Christian In Name Only Podcast

Christian In Name Only Podcast

Rev. Kristin Warthen and Rev. Tim Schaefer explore the intersection of religion and politics through a progressive Christian theological lens.

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November 18, 2024 38 mins

In this episode, we explore the role of guns in American culture. How should Christians approach gun control? What does the Bible say about our right to self-defense? How might our faith inform our decisions on gun ownership and committing acts of violence?

 

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On this episode, we dive into all things education. What does it mean for our education to be public? Who sets the standards for education? How do we acknowledge the role of religion and faith in our education system?

 

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October 14, 2024 2088 mins

On this episode, we discuss the hot topic of abortion. What does the Bible really say about abortion? How should we legislate bodily autonomy? How does Christian nationalism threaten our personal freedoms?

 

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September 30, 2024 35 mins

On this episode, we explore the topic of immigration. What does it mean to be American? What does it look like to welcome our neighbors? Who gets to decide who's in and who's out? And how should the Church respond to anti-immigrant rhetoric and policies?

 

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September 16, 2024 32 mins

Project 2025 has been in the news a lot lately. On this episode, we define what it is, explore how it could threaten our freedoms, and discuss how people of faith can and should respond.

 

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We kick off our first season by laying the foundations for who we are and how "Christian In Name Only" came into being. We begin with an exploration of Christian Nationalism. What is it? Why is it dangerous? How should the Church respond to it?

 

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