
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 • 63 episodes
Church Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Christian Curiosity
Latest Episodes
Faith & the Founders, Part 1: The Christian Commonwealth Thesis
It’s a crossover feast: American Angst meets Church Potluck for a lively, thoughtful dive into religion, politics, and the Founders—setting the table for an upcoming conversation on Christian nationalism. This one leans a bit more...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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Orthodoxy, Mystery, and Mary: A Conversation with Michael Papazian
This episode explores the Orthodox Christian tradition—and specifically Mary’s place within it—through a warm, curious conversation with philosopher and Orthodox theologian Dr. Michael Papazian. Together we look a...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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Awe and Wonder: Where Science and Faith Converge
What happens when an astronomer, a political philosopher, and a retired pastor sit down at the potluck table? In this episode, Dr. Todd Timberlake, Reid Professor of Physics & Astronomy, joins host Dale McConkey and regular gu...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:31:52

Love Your Enemies, Protect Your Neighbors: The Ethics of Acrimony
What happens when Christians disagree so deeply that dialogue itself feels dangerous? Can churches balance the call to love enemies with the responsibility to protect neighbors? And how do we speak the truth in love without sliding into silence...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:16:05

Potluck Potpourri! Charlie Kirk polarization, Millennial Sainthood, Digital Chaplains, and Faith by State
The Core Four are back! Host Dale McConkey is joined by Christy Snider, Michael Papazian, and Michael Bailey for a wide-ranging conversation on faith and culture.We start with reactions to the Charlie Kirk assassination, un...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:09:52
