Main Street Lutherans

Fogt Media Productions, LLC
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Pastor Keith Fair and Licensed Lay Minister Ben Fogt invite discussion about the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), its history, structures, traditions, and beliefs in a light and fun way.

  1. MAR 7

    The Creeds

    Episode Notes Ben & Keith discuss the creeds used in Lutheran worship services. Links Book of Concord Apostles Creed Nicene Creed Athanasian Creed Understanding Church Podcast Association of White Lutherans for Racial Justice ELCA Church Property Resource Hub Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutherans Read transcript

    28 min

  2. FEB 14

    Luther's Troublesome Writings

    Episode Notes Rev Dr Mark Tranvik helps us put the pieces together of Martin Luther's writings that don't reflect well through history. It's a longer episode, but well worth a listen. Let us know what you think. Links ELCA Blog: When Trust Is Broken Rev Dr Mark Tranvik (Luther Sem) Dr Tranvik's Books (Fortress Press) Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutherans Read transcript

    1h 9m

  3. JAN 17

    Worship Services in Lent

    Episode Notes Keith and Ben discuss what you might experience in an ELCA congregation's Lenten worship services. We start with an acknowledgement of churches and people standing up against oppression and a reminder not to lose track that all people are created in the image of God, no matter what side they are on. We finish by recognizing the installation/consecration of Bishop Dr Haddad in Amman, Jordan as Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land on January 11th. Links Bishop Dr Haddad MSL Ep 4 Lenten Disciplines Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutherans Read transcript

    43 min

  4. JAN 3

    The Christmas Season in Worship

    Episode Notes The guys compare notes on the Christmas season in our Lutheran congregations' worship services. Links Holden Village Evacuation status Donate Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutherans Read transcript

    29 min

  5. 12/20/2025

    Ask Us Anything!

    Episode Notes A 70 minute episode answering YOUR Questions! Links A Beautiful Year: 52 Meditations on Faith, Wisdom, and Perseverence by Diana Butler Bass The Monday Connection On Being an Authentic Christian in a Weekday World by William E. Diehl Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by One Man Quartet Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutherans Read transcript

    1h 10m

  6. 12/13/2025

    A Mighty Fortress Is Our Pod (podcast)

    Read transcript Episode Notes The host of the podcast A Mighty Fortress Is Our Pod, Matthew Longfellow, joins the show to talk about his podcast, his seminary and Capital University experience, and how sharing conversations of "real" Lutherans helps with our own Lutheran identity. Links A Mighty Fortress Is Our Pod (Spotify) A Mighty Fortress Is Our Pod (Apple) A Mighty Fortress Is Our Pod (Pocket Casts) A Mighty Fortress Is Our Pod (YouTube) Shepherd Of The Hills Lutheran Church SotH Facebook SotH YouTube Pardes Levavot Pastor Kettering added: "The wooden structure is the handbuilt ark that holds the Sacred Scroll of Pardes Levavot. We began our relationship with them in 2003/2004. We work together hosting service events to address community needs, including the Boulder Community Infant Program and the Little Free Pantry which was placed in our parking lot at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. We pray together, eat together, and worship together. A few weeks ago, Rabbi Victor worshiped with us and shared wisdom on the writings of the Prophet Amos. (It's amazing to have two true, trained, experienced Hebrew scholars within our faith relationships.) I followed his teaching with one on the Gospel of John. At the beginning of my call to pastoral leadership with Shepherd in 2016, the Ark sat out of sight in a back corner of the Sanctuary and was brought forward for Pardes' worship. Likewise, our Cross sat front and center behind the altar and was moved out of sight during their worship. As Rabbis Victor and Nadya and I deepened our relationship, we made a collective decision to keep both the Ark and the Cross front and center, day in and day out, within both their times of worship and ours. It truly reflects the love and respect we hold for each other, our unique traditions, and the connectedness that calls us to faith and service together. We feel tremendously blessed to be among the few ELCA congregations who engage in the everyday work of deep ecumenism with our faith partners at Pardes Levavot Jewish Renewal Congregation. Together, we strive to nourish bodies and spirits, bringing God's love to those we encounter, with absolute inclusivity. Blessings & Advent Peace, Pastor Janet Kettering" Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutherans

    43 min

  7. 11/08/2025

    When the Pastor is Away...

    Episode Notes Ben and Keith talk about the different ways that churches adapt when there isn't a pastor to preach and preside over communion and why that might happen. Links Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutherans Read transcript

    41 min

  8. 10/25/2025

    Dionysus on a Bike - A Bike Adventure

    Episode Notes Justin Marquis shares a bike trip he and his partner took over the summer. The adventure included visiting ELCA congregations near the bike path. He shares what he learned about the church and himself on that journey. Ben and Keith share their life transitions and we get to know St Matthew Lutheran in York, PA. Links Dionysis on a Bike Justin announces the tour on Reddit After-Trip Report on Reddit Warm Showers A resource where Adventure Cyclists offer help St Matthew Lutheran Church Facebook YouTube Suggest your Congregation to be BETTER KNOWN Suggest your Synod to be BETTER KNOWN www.mainstreetlutherans.com Instagram Facebook Threads YouTube ‪(734) 250-9554‬ Music by Viktor Hallman Find it at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/jcOQ6kY2Cy/ Through Epidemic Sound Support Main Street Lutherans by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/main-street-lutherans Read transcript

    58 min
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Pastor Keith Fair and Licensed Lay Minister Ben Fogt invite discussion about the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), its history, structures, traditions, and beliefs in a light and fun way.

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  • Creator
    Fogt Media Productions, LLC
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    Main Street Lutherans

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