Kindred Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Brandon Evans leads our discussion through chapter 12 of Mark's Gospel. In this episode we explore how we might be able to practice generosity in a world where religious opulence seems to be associated with non-denominational evangelical churches in America. Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you b...

God's name and power have been wielded by people to fuel and validate all varieties of behavior from selfless love to genocide. For many, the Christian story can be summed up as, "God loves the good guys and destroys all the bad guys, so be a good guy." Pastor Garett exposes the vulnerabilities of this kind of thinking and sheds light on Jesus's public display of peace and reco...

In this episode in Mark's Gospel, Pastor Mike leads our discussion through chapter 9 of Mark's Gospel. In this episode we discuss the non-violent ethos of the christian faith, as well as practical ways to practice pacifism by growing our trust in and compassion for others. Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you be...

In this episode in Mark's Gospel, Pastor Eric leads our discussion through chapter 8 of Mark's Gospel. In this episode we cover how comforting it can be to consider that Jesus was human in the exact way that we are and therefore can relate to us on our deepest levels. Also, somehow, there's more spit involved. Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada. We are...

In this episode in Mark's Gospel, turns out Jesus is a funny guy. Garrett McGeein guides us through the story of the Syrophoenician woman (ya know... the one where Jesus calls her a dog?). In the middle of an odd smattering of stories falls this story, which invites us to wonder why Jesus would speak and act this way.  Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada. We are...

Jesus is alive! This week, Lorrel Toft leads our discussion around the mystery and wonder of resurrection.  She covers the women of the resurrection story, as well as the way Jesus sees and  values our acts of devotion no matter what capacity we have. Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred...

In our second episode in Mark's Gospel, we see Jesus bring his new teaching to the synagogue, perform miraculous healings, and hang out with his friends. In this sermon, Ron Toft guides us through thinking about what it looks like to be a community that's involved in each other's lives, participating in the work God is doing in each of us. Kindred Church is a Christian community gat...

In this discussion series, we explore why Kindred Church is an LGBTQ+ affirming community. We'll discuss some of the biblical passages as well as our personal stories of change. This discussion features Pastor Rob Caliger and Brandon Evans Ph. D.  explaining how affirming Christians interpret the passages of the bible that are commonly cited to condemn same-sex sexual acts and LGBTQ+ sexual o...

In this discussion series, we explore why Kindred Church is an LGBTQ+ affirming community. We'll discuss some of the biblical passages as well as our personal stories of change. This discussion features Pastor Kristine and Pastor Mike talking about their personal experiences as they deconstructed their previously held beliefs around gender and sexuality.  Kindred Church is a Christian communi...

For our first ever Christmas series, we covered the 4 traditional themes of advent: hope, joy, peace, and love.  In this episode, Pastor Rob (G) and Pastor Mike discuss the concept of peace in the bible and how the story of Jesus' birth and the promise of his return is a fuel for us as followers of Christ to be agents of justice and peace in our world. Kindred Church is a Christian community...

Christians do weird stuff, am I right? In this series we are unpacking some of the historical church's spiritual practices and discussing why it may be helpful or unhelpful to continue to do them in the post-modern church context.  This week, Pastor Liz and Pastor Rob discuss leadership, how we structure ours at Kindred, and why it's helpful to have leaders in the first place. In this ep...

Christians do weird stuff, am I right? In this series we are unpacking some of the historical church's spiritual practices and discussing why it may be helpful or unhelpful to continue to do them in the post-modern church context.  This week, Pastor Kristine speaks with Ron Toft and Charlotte Bronson about some of the ways they have learned to practice generosity in their journeys. Kindred Ch...

Christians do weird stuff, am I right? In this series we are unpacking some of the historical church's spiritual practices and discussing why it may be helpful or unhelpful to continue to do them in the post-modern church context.  This week, Pastor Mike talks about some of the history and traditions of baptism and the biblical background... also black holes. Kindred Church is a Christian com...

Christians do weird stuff, am I right? In this series we are unpacking some of the historical church's spiritual practices and discussing why it may be helpful or unhelpful to continue to do them in the post-modern church context.  This week, The Rev. Dr. Lorrel Toft shares her unique insight into the concept of resurrection. Dr. Toft is a cardiologist and professor who specializes in resusci...

Christians do weird stuff, am I right? In this series we are unpacking some of the historical church's spiritual practices and discussing why it may be helpful or unhelpful to continue to do them in the post-modern church context.  This week, Pastor Rob and Garrett McGeein have a dialog about biblical inerrancy. Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada. We are a 501c3...