Main Street Lutherans

Fogt Media Productions, LLC
  • 4.7 (19)
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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. 3d ago ·  Bonus

    Not Really a Bonus Episode. (Ep 59+)

    Episode Notes The first release of this episode was missing a lot of the conversation. It's repaired in the original link, but this is for anyone who downloaded the short one and wants to hear the rest. The ELCA's Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry joins the show to discuss being called into service with the church in a variety of ways. We also get to know another congregation better, King of Glory Lutheran Church in Dallas, TX. Links All Together in One Place Presiding Bishop Curry’s first monthly communication Shekinah Chapel King of Glory Lutheran Church KoG Gusto KoG Martin’s Music Cafe KoG Isaac’s Comedy Club 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 1m

  2. 3d ago

    How Presiding Bishop Curry has experienced being called

    Episode Notes The ELCA's Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry joins the show to discuss being called into service with the church in a variety of ways. We also get to know another congregation better, King of Glory Lutheran Church in Dallas, TX. Links All Together in One Place Presiding Bishop Curry’s first monthly communication Shekinah Chapel King of Glory Lutheran Church KoG Gusto KoG Martin’s Music Cafe KoG Isaac’s Comedy Club 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 1m

  3. May 16

    Protest and the Church

    Episode Notes Dr Mark Tranvik (Luther Seminary) returns to discuss the history and implications of social protest and civil resistance in the Lutheran Church. Links ELCA Social Statement Civic Life and Faith (2025) One Million Neighbors Podcast Bonhoeffer for Armchair Theologians 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

    48 min

  4. May 2

    Agape and Just Move and stuff

    Episode Notes Dave Scherer travels and performs as Agape at all sorts of church events with a distinctly Lutheran message of hope and inclusion. This conversation didn't go the way we thought it would. What Dave says needs to be heard. Links AGAPE* JUSTMove   White Men for Racial Justice Rachel Kurtz Joe Davis Poetry 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

    52 min

  5. Apr 18

    The Ordination Candidacy Process

    Episode Notes Pastor Becky Resch joins to talk about the part of becoming a Rostered Leader in the ELCA that isn't just taking classes in a seminary. We learn about the TEEM pathway and that the whole thing isn't as intimidating as some would say. Links ELCA Candidacy Page Candidacy Manual 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

    45 min

  6. Mar 21

    The Understanding Church Podcast

    Episode Notes Pastors Wendy Farone and Dan Smail join us from their congregations outside of Pittsburgh to talk about their podcast that started in 2018. We talk about media options for congregations and how to get started. Links Understanding Church Podcast Bethlehem Lutheran Church Faith Lutheran Church Bishop Katrina Foster Lutheran FAQ from SC Synod 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

    57 min

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    Main Street Lutherans

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