Season 2
38 - Bi-Vocational Ministry with Bekah Hoogerwerf
Sept. 1, 2021
BFF of the pod, Bekah Hoogerwerf, came back to talk to us all about how she think bi-vocational ministry is the only sustainable way for the Church. She has recently returned to her own bi-vocational life as a part-time Yout…
36 - Baptized in Teargas with Elle Dowd
Aug. 11, 2021
This week, we were joined by the author of the newly published book "Baptized in Teargas," Elle Dowd. She is a bi-furious recent graduate of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and a candidate for ordained ministry in…
35 - Fundamentalism with Emily Bourne, Creator of "God It's Me, Margot!"
Aug. 4, 2021
On this week's episode, we talk to Emily Bourne, or as Instagram knows her, @goditsmemargot. We talk about where the inspiration behind her page came from and her past with fundamentalism. We talk all things deconstruction a…
34 - More Mormon Question with Brittany Woodbury
July 28, 2021
On this week's episode, we talk to ex-Mormon Brittany Woodbury about being a woman in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She also answers MORE of our burning Mormon questions, so if you still have questions, le…
33 - An Outside Perspective on American Christian Nationalism with Celia
July 21, 2021
Celia is BACK and is here to tackled her perspective on American Christian Nationalism as someone who was born in Germany, came to live in the US as a kid, and the moved back to Germany. She tells us all about what Germany t…
32 - Being A Catholic Feminist with Jessica Gerhardt
July 14, 2021
Guess what, Catholics are Christians too! Here at the Speaking in Church podcast, we cover all faiths. Deal with it. This week we are joined by singer-songwriter and artist, Jessica Gerhardt! She is a member of the Catholic …
31 - An Insider Scoop on Mark Driscoll & Mars Hill with Eleanor Stelter
July 7, 2021
Marky Mark Driscoll is making waves all over again, so we thought we'd revisit his original downfall with someone who was there when it all went down. Our friend Eleanor Stelter had the misfortune of attending the Bellevue c…
30 - Modest is Not Hottest
June 30, 2021
If you ever want to rile these two ladies up, tell them how women should dress. On this week's episode, we talk about the unfortunate cultural phenomenon that is the Modest is Hottest song and video by Matthew West. We talk …
29 - Chronic Illness with Martha Hoang
June 16, 2021
On this week's episode, we were joined by Martha Hoang to talk about all things chronic illness. As someone who was on the receiving end of a health miracle, Martha talks about daily life in and out of the church when you ha…
28 - Leaving Fundamentalism with Celia
June 9, 2021
This week, we are joined by Celia, our new friend with a fascinating life. From coming to the US from Germany because her parents wanted to homeschool her to marrying young, divorcing, and then reuniting with her partner, we…
27 - Dating in the Church with Amber McMahon Flores
June 2, 2021
This week, we talk to yet another fellow APU alum. Not sorry 'bout it. Amber McMahon Flores is a Children's Pastor at a church where people... we real weird about her dating someone is a completely different department in th…
26 - Women's & Men's Ministry with Bethany Geringer
May 26, 2021
On this week's episode, we are joined by the new-seminarian Bethany Geringer! We talk all about the issue behind Women's and Men's Ministries and a few solutions to making them better for those who want to participate. We re…
25 - Youth Group Volunteering with Karissa Smith
May 19, 2021
Some of us loved helping out at church and some of us were definitely forced. In this week's episode, the gang is back together to talk to Karissa Smith of @angrychurchkid fame all about her experience volunteering in her yo…
24 - Ethical Charity Work with Peter Lublink of BethanyKids
May 13, 2021
In this week's episode, Josie sits down with Peter Lublink of BethanyKids to talk all things "missions" or "charity work." He outlines the amazing work that BethanyKids is doing and their ethical model for raising up pediatr…
23 - Social Work & Religion with Stephanie Shaull
May 5, 2021
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22 - Mental Health in the Church with Abigail Schricker
April 21, 2021
Content Warning: Mental Health & Abuse This week on the podcast, Josie sits down with Abigail Schricker to talk all things Mental Health in the Church. We talk about everything from what they've done wrong and the few things…
21 - Deconstruction TikTok
April 14, 2021
This week on the podcast, we talk about the platform Spencer loves and Josie doesn't understand: TikTok. It's full of the greatest deconstruction content that are both supportive and educational. We talk about the saint that…
20 - "A Week Away" After A Few Weeks Away
April 7, 2021
Aaaaaaaand we're back! For the season opener, Josie and Spencer are talking about the new Netflix film, A Week Away! In true Speaking in Church fashion, Josie hated it and Spencer kind of sort of liked it! Listen to all of t…