Faith & Coffee Brewcast: Recent Episodes
Eric Ledermann
In episode 3 of this season, I welcome to the Brewcast Tommy Airey, a retired high school teacher turned evangelical pastor turned ex-evangelical and justice seeker. He is the co-editor of RadicalDiscipleship.net, author of Descending Like a Dove: Adventures in Decolonizing Evangelical Christianity (available through your local bookstore). Tommy shares his story of faith maturation … Continue reading "S2E3: Tommy Airey and Escaping Conservative Christianity to Something More"
In episode 2 of this season, I welcome to the Brewcast Khalil Rush’dan, convicted of murder, spent 15 1/2 years in prison, and was eventually exonerated. His journey has one few of us can identify with, but one needing to be shared. Since his release from prison in 2012, Khalil has been a tireless advocate … Continue reading "S2E2: Khalil Rush’dan and the transformation of being wrongfully accused of murder"
Now in season 2, I welcome the Rev. Katie Sexton-Wood, executive director of Arizona Faith Network, “an interfaith organization dedicated to bringing people together to promote peace and understanding through interfaith education and dialogue as well as healing of the world through collaborative social action.” We talked back in the Spring, so you’ll hear some … Continue reading "S2E1: Rev. Katie Sexton-Wood and her journey into advocacy"
In episode 9, I welcome the Rev. Dr. Jonathan “Bobcat” Malone (his nickname is not really “Bobcat”), pastor at First Baptist Church in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Jonathan and I have known each other for about 19 years, after having met in our first calls as pastors in Dayton, Ohio. Jonathan has a wealth of … Continue reading "S1E9: Rev. Dr. Jonathan “Bobcat” Malone on Life and Ministry"
In episode 8, I welcome Mark Charles and Dr. Soong-Chan Rah, co-authors of the book Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery, available at your local bookstore. Mark is a man of Navajo and Dutch American decent, a speaker and writer, and candidate for President of the United States in 2020. … Continue reading "S1E8: Authors Mark Charles and Dr. Soong-Chan Rah on the Doctrine of Discovery"
In episode 7, I welcome the Rev. Tim Shipe, clinical manager and CPE Educator at Harborview Medical Center, part of University of Washington Medicine in Seattle, Washington. He joins me in this episode to talk about the challenges of being a hospital chaplain and offering pastoral care in the midst of COVID…and meeting George Lucas. … Continue reading "S1E7: Rev. Tim Shipe on Being a Hospital Chaplain During COVID"
In episode 6, I welcome the Rev. Gail Doering, a minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the transitional presbytery executive of the Presbytery of Southern Kansas. She has served in various churches around the west coast as pastor, associate pastor, and interim pastor. She shares her well read wisdom and insights about the state … Continue reading "S1E6: Rev. Gail Doering on the State of the Church Today"
In episode 5, I welcome the Rev. Dr. Andy Burnette, senior pastor at Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Chandler, Arizona, and a good friend. He is a part of the post-graduate program at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, across from Georgetown University where Dr. Bowen practiced. He shares his transition from … Continue reading "S1E5: Rev. Dr. Andy Burnette on his journey, ministry, and Bowen Family Systems Theory"
In episode 4, I welcome the Rev. Bruce Reyes Chow, Presbyterian pastor, youngest moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 2008-2010 (218th General Assembly). He founded a church in San Francisco early in his career and spent several years serving as interim pastor. He is also a professional coach, avid podcaster, sought after speaker, and … Continue reading "S1E4: Rev. Bruce Reyes Chow on Life, Ministry, and Politics in a Social Media World"
In episode 3 we welcome the Rev. abby mohaupt. abby (who spells her name in all lower case) is a graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, where she also serves as an adjunct professor teaching vocation and discernment. She is a PhD student at Drew University in New Jersey studying ecofeminism, race theory, and … Continue reading "S1E3: abby mohaupt and Fossil Free PCUSA"
The second episode brings my first guest: The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PC(USA). We chat about his life and the state of the church, especially during the Coronavirus pandemic. What does a faith response look like? Find your favorite corner, grab a cup of coffee, sit … Continue reading "S1E2: Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson on the State of the Church"
Welcome to the show and the inaugural brewcast, and thanks for joining me on the journey. Grab a cup of coffee, sit back, relax, and let’s talk about Christian faith and life in the everyday. If you like what you hear, offer a comment below, and please show some love by clicking “Like” below, share … Continue reading "S1E1: Coronavirus Quarantine"
Coming May 5th! I am so excited to start a new podcast … the Faith & Coffee Brewcast, taking my exploration of faith and life in the everyday to a new level. Join me for pontifications and interviews to spark, inspire, and challenge your faith. Pour a cup of coffee (or your drink of choice) … Continue reading "Coming soon…the F&C Brewcast"