What is the relationship between comedy and truth? In this conversation with Drew Ludwig, a chaplain and comedian, we talk about whether comedy has to be true to be funny, the parallels with preaching and pastoring, and what comedy might teach us about grace and judgement.
Christian Activism with Elijah Shamenda
Is Christian activism right or wrong? In this episode we talk about evangelicalisms relationship with faith and works, protest movements and political theatre, and how the church should be involved in the conversation.
Christian Worldview with Mark Harley
In this episode, Mark interviews Steve about our Christian worldview. What is the world, what is God’s relationship to it, and to us? How does this impact the way we live, and how does this intersect with culture?
Deconstructing Deconstruction with Elijah Shamenda
Is it wrong to criticize the church? In this conversation with Elijah Shamenda, we talk about the ongoing Rise and Fall of Mars Hill podcast from Christianity Today.
How do we critique out of love and a with a desire to build up? What about the real problems in the church? Are institutions important or should we deconstruct them in order to build something new? What about our commitment to the creeds?
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Singleness and Marriage with Pastor Gail
Should we encourage people to get married? In this conversation with Pastor Gail, we talk about ways the church treats singleness and marriage differently, and attempt to define both biblical manhood and womanhood. We also provide some advice to both church leaders and singles in church communities.
Getting Smarter with Rebekah Kimble
Why don’t people think critically? In this conversation with Rebekah Kimble we talk about political tribalism, how to be faithfully present in a secular environment, and how to set a counterexample of building bridges across secular divides. We also talk about Buffalo’s upcoming mayoral election.
Raising Good People with Christy Ledebur
Should non-parents care about parenting? In this conversation with Christy Ledebur, we talk about the beautifully complex task of forming children into adults that thrive in our world. Raising good people requires risk, responsibility, and strength, and sometimes the church can both help and hurt this process.
Defining Masculinity with Elijah Shamenda
How do we define masculinity? In this conversation with Elijah Shamenda, the Lead Pastor of Resurgence City, we talk about the Rise & Fall of Mars Hill, shifting gender norms, misogyny in biblical interpretation, raising children in an intentionally gendered way, and more.
The Natural World with Liane Miedema-Brown
Should the church care about ecology? In this conversation with Liane Miedema-Brown, we discuss the intersection of human flourishing with ecological care, loving our neighbors well, including plants and animals, and how the church talks about our natural world.
Justice & Calling with Rebekah Kimble
In this episode, Steve asks how Rebekah became involved in criminal justice reform work. Rebekah explains our criminal justice system and reveals some inherent injustices. Together they ask the questions: how do we balance mercy and justice, and how can we change things?
Scripture & Truth with Aaron Belleville
What are the lenses we wear when we read scripture? This week Aaron & Steve talk about the relationship between scripture and truth, and the importance of paying attention to genre when reading scripture.
Faith & Doubt with Aaron Belleville
What happens when our deepest held truths turn out to be wrong? In this episode Steve & Aaron talk about how to approach certainty and doubt both individually and in community.
Hard Conversations with Elijah Shamenda
In this episode we ask why is it so hard to have hard conversations? Why are conversations about race and politics so difficult? Is the church a force for reconciliation or division? And what does scripture have to say about reconciliation?
Art & Faith with Mark Harley, Part 2
In this episode we continue the conversation on art and faith by digging into the ways that art is liturgical and related to worship, talking about the ways that art and film have a strong grip on our cultural imagination, and focusing on curiosity as it pertains to Christian artists.
Art & Faith with Mark Harley
In this inaugural episode we discuss the definition of art, Steve's "ignorance" of art and Mark's "expertise", the relationship between art and truth, the role of art in the church, and the role of the church in art.
Welcome to 242, a New Podcast from Buffalo Vineyard Church
Why is Buffalo Vineyard Church starting a podcast? Who is it for? Why is it called 242? In this quick introduction, Mark & Steve answer these questions, and welcome you to 242!