The RavenCast

The RavenCast


Latest Episodes

“Piloting Church: Helping Your Congregation Take Flight” – Interview with Rev. Cameron Trimble
April 24, 2019

How can churches and other nonprofits take flight? How can we navigate the turbulence of conflict? Join Adam Ericksen as he talks with Cameron Trimble, pilot and CEO of the Center for Progressive Renewal, about her book, "Piloting Church"!

Jesus, the Wilderness, and How to Advocate for the Devil – Lent 1, Year C – Girardian Virtual Bible Study
March 08, 2019

Why do people offer gifts to God? To earn God's favor? No, say Adam and Lindsey in the latest episode of the Girardian Virtual Bible Study. Watch or listen to find out more!

Naked and Known: Danielle Kingstrom and Matthew Distefano on the RavenCast
March 01, 2019

Sex is often a taboo subject in religion, but can religion help us reclaim our sexuality? That's one of the topics in the latest episode of the RavenCast!

The Wicked Truth about Love – Suzanne Ross on the RavenCast
February 14, 2019

Happy Valentine's Day! In the immortal words of Tina Turner, "What's love got to do with it?" We don't really know. But we do know that love is a mystery, but the tangles of love aren't mysterious. Join Suzanne Ross and Adam Ericksen as they discuss "T...

Austen Hartke: “transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians” – The RavenCast
January 25, 2019

What does the Bible say about transgender Christians? Check out this interview with Austen Hartke, author of "transforming" to find out!

“Preaching About Racism” with Carolyn Helsel – The RavenCast
December 07, 2018

Is preaching about racism helpful? What are some helpful ways we can use the Bible to preach about racism? Join Adam Ericksen and Carolyn Helsel as they talk about her latest book, "Preaching about Racism" in the latest episode of the Ravencast!

“Preaching About Racism” with Carolyn Helsel – The RavenCast
December 07, 2018

Is preaching about racism helpful? What are some helpful ways we can use the Bible to preach about racism? Join Adam Ericksen and Carolyn Helsel as they talk about her latest book, "Preaching about Racism" in the latest episode of the Ravencast!

Girardian Virtual Bible Study: Episode 1 – Apocalyptic Hope – Advent 1, Year C
November 29, 2018

"If it is apocalyptic, it inspires hope. If it doesn’t inspire hope, it’s not apocalyptic." But who does the apocalypse inspire hope for? Everyone? Or only a select few? Join Lindsey and Adam as they discuss in the first episode of the Girardian Virtua...

Girardian Virtual Bible Study: Episode 1 – Apocalyptic Hope – Advent 1, Year C
November 29, 2018

"If it is apocalyptic, it inspires hope. If it doesn’t inspire hope, it’s not apocalyptic." But who does the apocalypse inspire hope for? Everyone? Or only a select few? Join Lindsey and Adam as they discuss in the first episode of the Girardian Virtua...

The RavenCast: Thanksgiving and the Apocalypse
November 16, 2018

What do Thanksgiving and Apocalyptic literature have in common? Quite a lot! Join Lindsey Paris-Lopez and Adam Ericksen as they discuss the connections in the latest episode of the RavenCast.