Sorta Sacred

Sorta Sacred
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Honest, human, lightly irreverent, grounded in something deeper. This podcast explores stories, reflections, and conversations about life intersecting with faith.  Hosted by Mark Niethammer and Jessica Taylor. Mark is the senior pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. He is a wine enthusiast, enjoys all things outdoorsy, and is optimistically pessimistic by nature. Mark has been in ordained ministry for more than 15 years.  Meanwhile, Jessica is the director of communication at St. Paul. She is a whine enthusiast, enjoys all things indoorsy, and is pessimistically optimistic by nurture.  St. Paul Lutheran Church is a 3,500-member ELCA church located in the Quad Cities.

  1. 4월 17일

    Faithful finances

    Money is practical. It's also emotional, moral, and — if we're being honest — kind of spiritual.  In this episode, Mark and Jess sit down with Martha Wells, a Davenport-based accountant and enrolled agent with over 40 years of experience, to talk about what our finances actually reveal about our values.  From the anxiety of opening a shoebox full of receipts to the ethics of tax deductions and generous giving to talking to both your kids and your parents about money — this is the money conversation your church probably never had. Practical, honest, and surprisingly hopeful, we hope. Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou  Tech support: Miles Thompson  Design: Lauren Brown  Merch: Allison Winter

    56분

  2. 3월 20일

    Perspectives on Faith and Life 2: Live!

    Mark, Katy, and Sara are back — and this time they brought more jokes (some great, some gloriously terrible), more laughter, and yes, audio gremlins appeared in the pursuit of something new! But that's kind of the point.  Sorta Sacred was never meant to be overly polished. It's honest, it's human, and it's a little messy — just like faith itself. Pull up a chair for another round of real conversation about the questions that matter most. Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou  Tech support: Miles Thompson  Design: Lauren Brown  Merch: Allison Winter

    30분

  3. 3월 6일

    How to Be An Ally: Addiction and Recovery with One Eighty

    What does it actually mean to stand by someone battling addiction? Not to fix them, not to enable them — but to truly love them? Jenny Halupnik and Dakotah Smith of One Eighty join us to help us understand addiction without judgment, support without losing ourselves, and hold onto hope even when it's hard to find. Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou  Tech support: Miles Thompson  Design: Lauren Brown  Merch: Allison Winter

    53분

  4. 2월 20일

    The Art of Dialogue

    We all know the feeling—a conversation that starts civil and somehow ends in a standoff. But what if the problem isn't what we're talking about, but how we're talking? In this episode, Mark and Jess sit down with Dr. Gauri Pitale, Augustana College's Vice President for Culture and Connection and a medical anthropologist, to explore the transformative practice of dialogue—and why it's different from debate, discussion, or even your average conversation. Dr. Pitale brings a fascinating lens to this work: part anthropologist, part community builder, part spiritual seeker. She introduces us to the "cultural iceberg"—the idea that most of who we are is hidden beneath the surface—and challenges us to stop judging people's "branches" and start getting curious about their "roots." From preparing for a hard conversation with your uncle to navigating a heated dinner table moment, this episode is full of practical wisdom and genuine hope. If you've ever wanted to actually understand someone you deeply disagree with—this one's for you. Book recommendation: Why We're Polarized by Ezra Klein Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou  Tech support: Miles Thompson  Design: Lauren Brown  Merch: Allison Winter

    44분

  5. 2월 6일

    Yin, Yang, and Everything In Between: Honoring Personality Differences

    In this episode, Mark and Jess explore how personality differences in relationships can become sources of growth rather than frustration with Dr. Derek Ball, a licensed marriage and family therapist. The conversation centers on understanding personality types through frameworks like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Derek guides the hosts through how to honor these differences rather than simply tolerating them, explaining that a partner's behavior often reveals more about their personality type than about how much they care. The episode offers practical advice for couples looking to understand their differences better, while also exploring how these principles apply to friendships, family, and work relationships. The overarching message: personality differences aren't problems to solve but gifts that invite deeper understanding and fuller love. Recommended resources: Please Understand Me by David Keirsey Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou  Tech support: Miles Thompson  Design: Lauren Brown  Merch: Allison Winter

    1시간 16분

  6. 1월 23일

    How Do I Show Up In The World?

    Ever wonder if you're doing what you're "supposed" to be doing with your life? You're not alone. In this episode, Mark and Jess sit down with Keri Bass, Assistant Director of Vocational Exploration and Career Coach at Augustana College, to explore one of life's biggest questions: What is vocation, and how do we figure out ours? It's not about finding the one perfect job or waiting for a lightning-bolt moment of clarity. Keri helps us understand that vocation is so much bigger than a career—it's about how we show up in the world, in our work, our families, and our communities. Whether you're a college student picking a major, a mid-career professional feeling restless, or newly retired and figuring out purpose and meaning, this conversation offers permission to dream, question, and discern. We dive into why "all good work is good work," how to sit with uncertainty instead of rushing to fix it, and what questions we should be asking ourselves as we grow and change throughout life. Plus, Keri shares why vocation isn't always the thing that pays the bills—and why that's actually okay. Did you know only about 20% of people feel clear about their meaning and purpose? This episode will help you start (or continue) the journey of discovering yours. Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou  Tech support: Miles Thompson  Design: Lauren Brown  Merch: Allison Winter

    54분

  7. 1월 9일

    From Seeing Clearly to Living Clearly

    It's January—the season of fresh starts, ambitious resolutions, and the eternal hope that this will be the year we finally get it together. But why do so many of our good intentions fizzle out by February? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Beth Repp, an ophthalmologist turned certified life coach, to explore what actually works when it comes to lasting change. This isn't about vision board—it's about understanding the deeper patterns of thought and feeling that drive our actions. Beth shares why resolutions fail (hint: it's not lack of willpower), what "buffering" is and how we all do it, and why focusing on the next right move is more powerful than any grand plan. We talk about process goals vs. results goals, why momentum beats motivation, and how this approach connects to faith and spiritual practice across all traditions. Whether you're trying to get healthier, manage money better, or just understand yourself more clearly, this conversation offers practical tools and a whole lot of grace for the journey. View photo referenced by Beth here.  Learn more about Beth at bethrepp.com  Book recommendations from Beth: 1.  Finding Your Own North Star:  Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live.  Martha Beck  2.  Man’s Search for Meaning.  Victor Frankl 3.  The Let Them Theory:  A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About.  Mel Robbins 4.  How to Lose Weight for the Last Time:  Brain-Based Solutions for Permanent Weight Loss.  Katrina Ubell 5.  Set Boundaries, Find Peace:  A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself.  Nedra Glover Tawwab 6.  The Art of Money:  A Life-Changing Guide to Financial Happiness.  Bari Tessler 7.  Reasons Not to Worry:  How to Be Stoic in Chaotic Times — A Practical Guide to Stoicism for Self-Improvement and Personal Growth.  Brigid Delaney 8.  A New Earth:  Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose.  Eckhart Tolle 9.  The Daily Stoic:  366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living.  Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman 10.  Mindset:  The New Psychology of Success.  Carol Dweck Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou  Tech support: Miles Thompson  Design: Lauren Brown  Merch: Allison Winter

    1시간 7분

  8. 2025. 12. 26.

    Holidays through the years

    Remember when Christmas morning felt like pure magic? When the hardest decision was which cookie to leave for Santa? The holidays look different at every stage of life—and that's exactly what we're exploring in this holiday-themed episode. Jess and Mark sit down with James Weiss, who takes us on a journey through decades of holiday celebrations.  This isn't just nostalgia (though there's plenty of that). It's an honest look at how holidays transform as we move from wide-eyed participant to exhausted orchestrator to reflective observer. Whether you're in the thick of creating magic for little ones, navigating the first year your kids celebrate elsewhere, or anywhere in between, this conversation will meet you where you are. Special thanks to:  Music by Clavier Clavier from Pixabay Thanks to the incredible production team of Sorta Sacred: Music: Brian Schou  Tech support: Miles Thompson  Design: Lauren Brown  Merch: Allison Winter

    35분
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Honest, human, lightly irreverent, grounded in something deeper. This podcast explores stories, reflections, and conversations about life intersecting with faith.  Hosted by Mark Niethammer and Jessica Taylor. Mark is the senior pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, Iowa. He is a wine enthusiast, enjoys all things outdoorsy, and is optimistically pessimistic by nature. Mark has been in ordained ministry for more than 15 years.  Meanwhile, Jessica is the director of communication at St. Paul. She is a whine enthusiast, enjoys all things indoorsy, and is pessimistically optimistic by nurture.  St. Paul Lutheran Church is a 3,500-member ELCA church located in the Quad Cities.

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    Sorta Sacred
  • 방송 연도
    2025년 - 2026년
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