The Church Basement

As we head into Lent, we take a look at Vespers, a common mid week service option in many ELCA churches.

This week we talk about when we decide to speak up on issues that matter. And remain silent on those that don't...

Want to have a meaningful discussion of policies and issues? You can! We promise!

What it means to set the tone for a meeting be it large or small, formal or informal...

This week on the podcast we tackle the taboo subject of money. Does anyone tithe anymore and if you do budget, how do you decide where your money goes? Join us to learn more...

What does sanctuary mean these days in terms of sanctuary cities and religious denominations? Join us to learn more...

Just what do agnostics and atheists believe? What does it have to do with a moral code? Religions? Beliefs? Join us to learn more...

Taking a break from church does not make you a bad person! Join us to learn more...

It's a cuppa covenants today as we take a look at what they mean biblically and how they are made and used today...

Ever wonder what it's like in a church in between services on a major holy day? We taped this week's podcast just for you!

It all started with the Duct Tape Bible. Join us to find out what else Pastor Amanda keeps in her car in case of pastoral emergency...

Babies and pregnant women usually take center stage in the Christmas season, but this week we take a look at why that can be a devastating image for many. Join us to learn more...

Language, whether we like to acknowledge it or not, is alive and it matters. Join us to learn more about the shift from light and dark language...

It's the last Sunday of the church calendar and even gets two names. It's still a problematic festival for Pastor Amanda - join us to learn why...

Join us as we talk with Wendy Farone from Pennsylvania to learn more what Lutheranism looks like on the other side of the country!

As we reach a pretty good milestone ourselves, we decide to take a closer look at why we mark such things in our lives as birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. Join us to learn more!

The Berlin Wall fell 30 years ago and we take a look at what we have and haven't learned from that experience today...

It's a day of remembering those that have passed and thanks to Martin Luther, we ALL get to be saints!

An Old Testament goodie involving a king, 3 men, lots of musicians, repetition and a golden idol...

What is the cost of holding on to things vs letting them go? As with most stuff, it depends. Join us to learn more!

This week on the podcast we take a 101 level look at climate justice and how it intersects with faith. Join us to learn more...

Is there a right or wrong way to bless something? Can ANYONE bless things (beyond sneezes?) Join us to learn more...

Exactly what is a Blessing of a Union and how does it differ from Marriage? These are the questions we are discussing this week on the podcast...

Failure is ultimately negative in our society these days but Pastor Amanda insists that faith has a different take. Curious? Join us to learn more...

Time for an office redo which gives us a reason to talk design. What does it mean to create a collaborative, thoughtful space where meaningful work can get done? Join us to learn more...