
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 • 49 episodes
Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity
Latest Episodes
Conclave, The Movie: A Papal-Picking Primer
In this episode of Church Potluck, we dive into the critically acclaimed movie Conclave (eight Oscar nominations, one win), the visually stunning, slow-burning thriller about Vatican ritual, political intrigue, and a surprisin...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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59:15

Red Robes and White Smoke: Selecting a New Pope
What really happens when the world’s most powerful religious leaders lock themselves in a room to choose the next pope? In this episode, we unpack the mystery and meaning of the papal conclave following the death of Pope Francis. With in...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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53:01

Pastors as Priests and Prophets: Bishop Budde's Challenge to Trump
Navigating the roles of pastor as both priest and prophet presents a unique dynamic within church ministry. Our panel, all pulpit preachers, explores the complexities of speaking truth to power, particularly in light of recent events surroundin...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:05:20

Jimmy Carter's Faith-Full Legacy
What was it about Jimmy Carter's legacy that touched so many lives beyond his presidency? Join us on Church Potluck as we share a captivating discussion with Mike, Christy, and newcomer Dr. Steve Terry, who braved the weather to be with us. Tog...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:08:47

Deifying Politicians, Hearing God's Voice, and Age Gaps in Middle-East Views
In this episode of Church Potluck, we dive into three thought-provoking themes with Dr. Christy Snider and Dr. Michael Bailey. First, we explore whether it is fair to say that some Republicans are deifying Trump, drawing from Thomas Ed...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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57:34
