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In Rural Georgia COVID-19 Hotspot, Pastors Cautious of Resuming Onsite Worship
Pastor Michael Catt would like to resume onsite congregational activities at Sherwood Baptist Church in the unlikely COVID-19 hotspot of rural Albany, Ga., but he's too concerned with the safety of his congregation and the community to take the risk.
Black Church, Civil Rights Leaders Urge Churchgoers to Continue to ‘Tele-Worship’
Top officials of seven black Christian denominations have joined civil rights leaders in calling for people to stay home until it is safe in states whose governors are lifting shelter-in-place orders.
Jen Hatmaker on Her New Book, the Pandemic and Why She Has No Regrets
Jen Hatmaker knows the cost of standing up for what she believes in. But the freedom that came with it has been worth it, according to the bestselling author and speaker. "The only regret I have is that I did not do this sooner," Hatmaker said.
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140. Derek Kubilus on Holy Hell
Derek Kubilus, a Methodist pastor in Ohio, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his book Holy Hell: A Case against Eternal Damnation. He also discusses translation issues, Wesleyan teachings, and Star Wars. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics. -
139. Jim Wallis, Brian Kaylor, & Angela Denker on Christian Nationalism
Angela Denker, a journalist and Lutheran minister, moderates a discussion with Jim Wallis of the Georgetown Center on Faith and Justice and Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about Christian Nationalism and other issues of faith and politics. A written version of this conversation was previously published at A Public Witness. Denker, author of Red State Christians: A… -
138. Brian Kaylor & Beau Underwood on Baptizing America
Beau Underwood talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about the forthcoming book they co-authored, Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism. They also discuss changing U.S. demographics and how the book came together. Underwood previously appeared on episode 43. Save 33% on Baptizing America with the promo code "BApodcast" at chalicepress.com. Note: Don't… -
137. Paul Raushenbush on Together We Rise
Paul Raushenbush, CEO and president of the Interfaith Alliance, talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about his book Together We Rise - An Easter Story for All of Us. He also discusses Jesus's teachings, visualizing the story, and interfaith work. He previously appeared on episode 74. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter…