Main Street Lutherans

Episode Notes Ben talks with Martin Otto-Zimmann about Kindling Faith, United Lutheran Seminary's continuing education program for lay and rostered leaders in the ELCA. Links - Kindling Faith Web Site Kindling Faith & United Lutheran Seminary YouTube Channel Nebraska Synod’s Bishop Scott Johnson on Parish Ministry Associates (Main Street Lutherans Ep 44) Interview with Anne Lamott Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutheransRead transcript

Episode Notes Ben and Keith give a Life Update. Links - Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutheransRead transcript

Episode Notes Sarah Jones from the ELCA Church Property Resource Hub shares this somewhat new resource for all congregations to help with issues that come up around property maintenance and uses. Links Church Property Resource Hub October Town Hall Event (Virtual) * **** Property Stewardship Bible Study *** **** Space Rental Strategies for Mission and Sustainability ** ** Forum: The Church Property Resource Hub Forum is hosted on the ELCA's Leadership Network (LeadNet). Folks can register for LeadNet via this link: https://leadership.elca.org/signup Once registered, folks can access the CPRH forum by using this link: https://leadership.elca.org/topics/45412/forum Newsletter: Folks can sign up for the CPRH monthly newsletter using this link: https://give.elca.org/page/88672/subscriptions/1?_ga=2.46286176.650936568.1782741958-2081963600.1782236710 Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutheransRead transcript

Episode Notes Kelle Shepherd-Bhavsar tells us about an experiment in Metro Detroit that brought talks about Jesus and Justice to a comedy club along with some great music. Links Ferver Music Jesus and Justice Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutheransRead transcript

Episode Notes The ELCA's Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry joins the show to discuss being called into service with the church in a variety of ways. We also get to know another congregation better, King of Glory Lutheran Church in Dallas, TX. Links All Together in One Place Presiding Bishop Curry’s first monthly communication Shekinah Chapel King of Glory Lutheran Church KoG Gusto KoG Martin’s Music Cafe KoG Isaac’s Comedy Club Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutheransRead transcript

Episode Notes Dr Mark Tranvik (Luther Seminary) returns to discuss the history and implications of social protest and civil resistance in the Lutheran Church. Links ELCA Social Statement Civic Life and Faith (2025) One Million Neighbors Podcast Bonhoeffer for Armchair Theologians Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutheransRead transcript

Episode Notes Dave Scherer travels and performs as Agape at all sorts of church events with a distinctly Lutheran message of hope and inclusion. This conversation didn't go the way we thought it would. What Dave says needs to be heard. Links AGAPE* JUSTMove   White Men for Racial Justice Rachel Kurtz Joe Davis Poetry Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutheransRead transcript

Episode Notes Pastor Becky Resch joins to talk about the part of becoming a Rostered Leader in the ELCA that isn't just taking classes in a seminary. We learn about the TEEM pathway and that the whole thing isn't as intimidating as some would say. Links ELCA Candidacy Page Candidacy Manual Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutheransRead transcript

Episode Notes Pastors Wendy Farone and Dan Smail join us from their congregations outside of Pittsburgh to talk about their podcast that started in 2018. We talk about media options for congregations and how to get started. Links Understanding Church Podcast Bethlehem Lutheran Church Faith Lutheran Church Bishop Katrina Foster Lutheran FAQ from SC Synod Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutheransRead transcript

Episode Notes Ben & Keith discuss the creeds used in Lutheran worship services. Links Book of Concord Apostles Creed Nicene Creed Athanasian Creed Understanding Church Podcast Association of White Lutherans for Racial Justice ELCA Church Property Resource Hub Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutheransRead transcript