The Church Basement

Growing The Church 27.08.2021 24:37 ↓

People and tithes make easy metrics but is that really how the church should grow?

Returning To In Person Worship 20.08.2021 26:04 ↓

What was it like for the first service back in the sanctuary AND still online? Join us to find out...

Communion Questions 13.08.2021 20:44 ↓

This week's Gospel reading makes communion seem.... somewhat off-putting. Join us to learn more...

Funerals vs Gravesides vs Memorials 06.08.2021 22:56 ↓

How much has the pandemic changed how we grieve? A lot more and less than you think...

Isaiah 6: 1-8 30.07.2021 16:59 ↓

Come for the seraphim, stay for the fascinating discussion on learning to read text aloud...

First Corinthians Chapter 12 23.07.2021 16:11 ↓

It's a long passage that Pastor Amanda uses at her Installations in addition to her Ordination. Join us to learn why...

Matthew 5: 14-16 16.07.2021 15:21 ↓

The first of our 3 part Cuppa series on the texts Pastor Amanda chose for her Ordination service...

Man With The Withered Hand 09.07.2021 20:54 ↓

It comes early in Mark. It's often overlooked. It's not usually preached on. But it is very dear to Pastor Amanda. Join us to learn why...

The Tree Of Life 02.07.2021 24:32 ↓

Deacon Bonnie has different lens to view the book of Revelations that is well... a revelation!

Blended Online and In Person Worship 25.06.2021 26:01 ↓

Transitions are always interesting the discussion around returning to in person services will be no different...

Chaplains 18.06.2021 22:38 ↓

Picking up where the Seminary and Candidacy podcasts left off, to be a Chaplain is taking an extra step...

Abundance vs Scarcity 11.06.2021 22:59 ↓

How did we get to where we are in this country where the haves and have nots are far apart? Why is our cultural view of abundance so tied up in capitalism? Join us to learn more...

Bulletins 04.06.2021 25:35 ↓

Church bulletins are still an old stand by but they do evolve over the years thanks to technology. Also, copyright matters!

Candidacy 28.05.2021 33:05 ↓

Deciding you are called to be a pastor is apparently the very tip of the iceberg for the things that you have to do to make that happen. Candidacy is the first step....

Seminary 21.05.2021 27:51 ↓

Curious about the education an ELCA Pastor receives? Join us to learn more....

Picking Hymns for Worship 14.05.2021 23:09 ↓

As with many things Lutheran, the congregation matters!

Community Organizing Part 2 07.05.2021 28:30 ↓

This week Deacon Bonnie and I continue our discussion around community organizing...

Community Organizing Part 1 30.04.2021 19:02 ↓

This week Dawn sits down to talk with Deacon Bonnie about community organizing.

Jesus' Ministry After the Resurrection 23.04.2021 19:17 ↓

This week we take a look at how the stories around Jesus change after his resurrection and what that means for us...

Earth Day 16.04.2021 19:05 ↓

Climate crisis is real and we need to take a hard look as humans on how to solve it. Join us to learn more...

Doubting Thomas 09.04.2021 24:49 ↓

The story of Doubting Thomas is really about some much more than needing proof, it's also about being in community, dealing with grief and handling emotions. Join us to learn more....

Easter and Lenten Online Recipes 01.04.2021 23:28 ↓

Just because we can't gather in person doesn't mean we can't commune around food....

Central's Easter Pageant Of Hope 26.03.2021 29:24 ↓

Pastor Amanda has taken on the task of creating an Easter Pageant filled with lessons of hope and resilience this year for the kids of Central. Join us to learn more...

Covenants of Baptism Week 5 19.03.2021 20:23 ↓

It's the last in our series and it's a doozy- strive or justice and peace on earth. Curious where to start? Join us to learn more...

Covenants of Baptism Week 4 13.03.2021 23:14 ↓

This one sounds hard but we promise it doesn't have to be! Join Deacon Bonnie, Pastor Amanda, and Dawn as they dive into this week's discussion...