Episode 3: Connecting Faith-Based Advocates and Lawmakers (Plus: Resources to Address Christian Nationalism)

Real people making a real difference come to the fore in Episode 3 of Here I Pod from ELCA advocacy, delving into how faith-based advocates can engage in shaping public policy and drive meaningful community engagement. Featuring the Rev. Erin Jones and advocacy efforts in Pennsylvania, join the discussion of how people get involved and hear from state Rep. Carol Hill-Evans of Pennsylvania’s 95th legislative District, who illuminates the advocacy experience from the point of view of a state lawmaker. We also delve into the challenges posed by Christian nationalism, highlighting the importance of and tools for navigating this complex landscape, and gain insights into the transformative power of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's theology and its continued relevance to contemporary Christian faith. 

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Review and download the Bonhoeffer curriculum developed by Dr. Lori Brandt Hale - "Lessons from Dietrich Bonhoeffer in a House Divided and a World on Fire," at lutheranadvocacypa.org/bonhoeffer.

Featured Guest: 

Rev. Erin Jones, Communications and Advocacy Engagement Manager, Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Pennsylvania  

History Segment Host:  

Joey Chin, ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow 

Special Guests 

State Representative Carol Hill-Evans, Pennsylvania 95th legislative district 

Here I Pod is a production of ELCA Advocacy.

Host: Regina Q. Banks
Production: Blake Chastain, Joey Chin, Karen Krueger
Intro/Outro Music: "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" arranged in jazz-style, by Steven Seigart

About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of “God’s work. Our hands.,” the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.