
Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity
Church Potluck serves up thoughtful, friendly, informal conversation at the intersection of Christianity and contemporary culture. Just like a church potluck, we offer variety: a variety of topics, a variety of academic disciplines, and a variety of Christian traditions. Guests are friends and colleagues who are also experts in the fields of sociology, political science, theology, philosophy, divinity, and more.
Podcasting since 2022 • 55 episodes
Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity
Latest Episodes
What's Christianity Really All About?
In this episode of Church Potluck, host Dale McConkey welcomes Rev. Dr. Jonathan Huggins for a hearty and humorous conversation about his new book, What’s Christianity Really All About? A Guide to E...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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52:26

Intimacy in the Age of Isolation
How do we form meaningful relationships in an age of ghosting, digital overload, and chronic loneliness? In this episode, we explore the themes of Knowing and Being Known: Hope for All Our Intimate Relationships, the new book by chapla...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:07:25

Happy 1700th Birthday, Nicene Creed! Part 2: The Meaning of the Creed
We've covered the history and the politics of the Nicene Creed in the previous episode -- now let's explore it's meaning! This episode of Church Potluck dives deep into the text of the Nicene Creed on its 1700th birthday. Dale McConkey...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:23:35

Happy 1700th Birthday, Nicene Creed! Part 1: History and Context
The Nicene Creed may be 1700 years old, but its relevance has never fully faded. In this episode of Church Potluck, host Dale McConkey gathers with Dr. Michael Papazian (philosopher/theologian) and Dr. Larry Marvin (historian) to explo...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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53:56

Movie Review: "Sinners" and Other Horror Films with Christian Themes
The Core Four return for a post-finals horror-themed episode of Church Potluck! After a movie night together, Dale and his guests (Christy, Mike, and Michael) discuss Sinners, a new horror film with bold religious and cultural...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:06:56
