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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2026 · 1H 13M

Commandments and Classrooms...and so Much More

from Kinda Religious · host Eli Zaffirini

A pastor who is part of a lawsuit against her children's school district to stop them from posting the 10 Commandments in the classrooms, Rev. Kristen Klade shares her experiences as a Lutheran pastor and hospice chaplain, discussing the unique aspects of her ministry, the challenges she faces, and the importance of community engagement in faith. She also reflects on her personal spirituality and the formation of Kyrie, a pub church that fosters a welcoming environment for worship.To Learn more about Kyrie Pub Church:https://kyriepubchurch.orgTopic Timestamps:00:00 The Role of a Hospice Chaplain02:52 Understanding Lutheranism and Its Evolution03:51 Personal Journey and Influence of Family05:44 Education and Interfaith Studies08:27 The Intersection of Dance and Theology11:17 Challenges of Female Clergy in the Church14:23 Inclusive Language and Gender in Theology16:56 Motherhood and Its Impact on Ministry19:11 Curie Pub Church: A New Model of Worship21:31 The Unique Experience of Pub Church24:31 The Meaning of Church Beyond Buildings30:58 The Role of Interdenominational Churches31:44 Understanding Hospice Chaplaincy34:58 Conversations with Patients and Caregivers37:41 Reflections on Life and Death40:35 Planning for End of Life42:33 Volunteering in Hospice Care44:59 Legal Challenges to Religious Freedom50:10 Pastoral Responses to Religious Legislation57:39 Interfaith Relations and Community Building

A pastor who is part of a lawsuit against her children's school district to stop them from posting the 10 Commandments in the classrooms, Rev. Kristen Klade shares her experiences as a Lutheran pastor and hospice chaplain, discussing the unique aspects of her ministry, the challenges she faces, and the importance of community engagement in faith. She also reflects on her personal spirituality and the formation of Kyrie, a pub church that fosters a welcoming environment for worship.To Learn more about Kyrie Pub Church:https://kyriepubchurch.orgTopic Timestamps:00:00 The Role of a Hospice Chaplain02:52 Understanding Lutheranism and Its Evolution03:51 Personal Journey and Influence of Family05:44 Education and Interfaith Studies08:27 The Intersection of Dance and Theology11:17 Challenges of Female Clergy in the Church14:23 Inclusive Language and Gender in Theology16:56 Motherhood and Its Impact on Ministry19:11 Curie Pub Church: A New Model of Worship21:31 The Unique Experience of Pub Church24:31 The Meaning of Church Beyond Buildings30:58 The Role of Interdenominational Churches31:44 Understanding Hospice Chaplaincy34:58 Conversations with Patients and Caregivers37:41 Reflections on Life and Death40:35 Planning for End of Life42:33 Volunteering in Hospice Care44:59 Legal Challenges to Religious Freedom50:10 Pastoral Responses to Religious Legislation57:39 Interfaith Relations and Community Building

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