The Church Basement

Cuppa: Joyful Prayers 25.03.2022 16:47 ↓

Pastor Amanda doesn't believe in a totally passive experience in church and this is one way she expresses that...

Synod Resolutions Following Through 18.03.2022 21:52 ↓

In 2019 the Oregon Synod of the ELCA adopted a resolution on anti-racism. Today we take a look at how they are following through on that resolution...

Livestream vs Televangelism 12.03.2022 22:27 ↓

Where is the line between Zoom services and televangelism is the question we tackle this week...

Expressing Sympathy 25.02.2022 23:00 ↓

This week we tackle the subject of how to express sympathy in this day and age. Are there right answers? Can you really mess it up? Join us to learn more...

Restoration and Healing 14.01.2022 20:05 ↓

Pastor Amanda is going on medical leave which means the podcast is taking a break, too! Curious how we feel about it and what it means? Join us to learn more...

Veggie Tales 07.01.2022 18:55 ↓

Looking for a more light hearted topic on a tough week we turned to Veggie Tales and their delightful silly songs. Join us to learn more...

Publication vs Translation 31.12.2021 20:42 ↓

You not only have to consider your translation when picking a Bible, you also get a wide range of choices with the publication, too...

Christmas Moments - Sacred vs. Secular 24.12.2021 18:53 ↓

A lighter look at all the moments we love of Christmas time both the sacred and the secular and how they often overlap...

Revisiting Translations of the Bible 17.12.2021 22:26 ↓

After wondering how often you should revisit a version of something, we decided to take another look at translations of the Bible and how words matter...

Christmas Pageant of Hope Take 2 10.12.2021 20:37 ↓

Same script, new year- join us once again in talking about how wonderfully creative kids really are...

Waiting... 03.12.2021 20:40 ↓

Advent is the celebration of waiting 4 weeks for something! How is that useful? Join us to learn more...

The Lutheran Handbook 26.11.2021 17:41 ↓

If you want a lighthearted look at the ELCA, this book is for you...

Advent Wreath Candle Words 19.11.2021 12:33 ↓

It's a cuppa podcast this week as Pastor Amanda is still working on the Advent services for this year. Spoiler alert, Central is changing the words associated with each candle for the weeks of Advent...

Breaking Liturgical Rules 12.11.2021 19:07 ↓

Sometimes you do break the rules for very good reasons like Pastor Amanda did recently. Join us to learn more...

Religious Gifts 05.11.2021 21:13 ↓

Gift giving is hard enough but trying to find something for a religious milestone can seem impossible. We are here to help!

Graffiti 29.10.2021 19:42 ↓

Someone tagged the doors at Central but not with the message you would think...

Ministry of Plurality 22.10.2021 12:09 ↓

Help everyone, it really can be that simple.

Ministry of Proclamation 15.10.2021 13:34 ↓

It's not just about preaching, anyone can practice the ministry of proclamation in large ways and small...

Ministry of Presence 08.10.2021 15:11 ↓

It's something you can do for the loved ones in your life that can make a big difference without you even realizing it...

Witnessing History 01.10.2021 26:47 ↓

Bishop Megan's Installation made history and Pastor Amanda was there to witness it all...

A Bishop's Installation 24.09.2021 24:53 ↓

When an ELCA Bishop is installed, the national church body gets involved...

Dungeons and Dragons and Faith 17.09.2021 21:53 ↓

Dungeons and Dragons is as near and dear to Pastor Amanda's heart as roller derby. This week we find out how it relates to faith for her...

Baptismal Remembrance 10.09.2021 19:18 ↓

Not only is it new, but written by Pastor Amanda! Join us to learn more...

Vestments 03.09.2021 21:15 ↓

Pastor Amanda is going to a Bishops Installation so we talk all the fancy clothes that will be seen...