The Church Basement

For many years Deacon Bonnie has been Team Sell! Curious why? Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join us...

It's here! The Angels podcast Dawn has been asking for for YEARS!

It all started with a rant on birds...

This week we are joined by Pax to talk about Millennials and whether or not they are interested in church...

Pastor Amanda has some news...

Does it give us comfort that Jesus lived a human life and felt all of the things we feel?

You get a side of fellowship with your coffee and sweet treat!

The subject of Pastor Amanda's sermon last Sunday, this poem begged to be discussed further...

Seven years into podcasting and we finally get around to this particular topic...

Really? Is there? EVERY year???

Charlie joins us to talk holiday music in all of its forms!

It's one of Pastor Amanda's favorite ways to answer a question but is it Lutheran theology?

Watch out "traditional" and "contemporary", there is someone else in town...

So much to think about we had to give her her own podcast after talking about Sodom and Gomorrah...

Yes, Central has been in the news recently. So what is it like talking to the media as a Pastor?

There's a reason we did the Bible Bullets podcast first....

It's a modern parable for modern times...

Ever had someone quote the Bible with a tone that implies "So there!" That's a bible bullet...

This time we are going to dive a little more into the half of the story we don't really talk about- the consequences surrounding the saving of the Israelites...

What would YOU do if you didn't have to worry about the roof over your head in meeting the needs of others?

This week we have Charlie back to talk about the complicated character of Judas...

Charlie is back to tell us what she did during her summer vacation! Spoiler- a whole lotta singing...

What's it like listening to a sermon from the Pastor's perspective when you aren't the one preaching? Join us to learn more...

Topic matters when deciding whether something makes a good subject for a bible study vs a sermon or even a podcast...

Pastor Amanda is trying something new for Ordinary Time!

Church shouldn't really be about "othering" people and yet, unless you are actively working against it, that's just what can happen...

Not only is it a skill, it can be honed...

And more importantly maybe, do they still work as metaphors that everyone understands???

An integral part of most ELCA churches, the choir is an interesting case study in how a church sees itself...

There's a lot to unpack in story of Lazarus and a lot to speculate on...

Getting to pick your name is a daunting and amazing process...

Just like the Beatitudes of Matthew and Luke are different, so is the location of the sermon and it turns out, that means something...

Houselesness in Portland is a complex issue and is gonna require multiple solutions. Family Promise is hopefully one way that Central can help...

This time the blessed are's come with woes...

Pastor Amanda is dog sitting and is getting a very interesting benefit from George the service dog...

Most of us have heard them though few of us really LISTEN to them...

Central Lutheran has been an RIC congregation for 20 years and this week we take a look at what that has meant and where it hopefully continues...

Pastor Amanda has a book and an author she wants everyone to know about...

The appearance of the Wise People caused Pastor Amanda to take an extra look this year at just what having that wisdom means to the story and how it plays out in our own lives...

Join us to hear what a teen thinks of Mary Magdalene circa 2022...

We have a guest! Join us to hear what a teen thinks about the differences between the 2 nativity stories in the Bible...

We talked about his life in an earlier podcast, but his death is almost more interesting...

Too long/didn't listen: John points to Jesus

Pastor Amanda is on record as saying she prefers them to Christmas Carols. Join us to find out why...

Things go a little apocalyptic at the beginning of Advent this year...

What does the reign of Christ look like? Join us to learn more...

People are more willing to call themselves "spiritual" these days and we decided to dive into why...

Just what does the Bible and Jesus actually say about hell? Join us to learn more...

Biblical Jubilee was something to behold and perhaps something we should be bringing back...