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Christianity that challenges the norms, breaks with tradition, is socially and politically courageous, and will frighten your pastor. Radical and progressive Christian preaching and Bible teaching with Christopher Rodkey, author, professor, activist, and pastor. Dr. Rodkey preaches most Sundays at…

Christopher D. Rodkey, Ph.D.


    • Mar 1, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    078: Satan and White Supremacy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 16:47


    Sermon on Mark 1, preached at St. Paul's UCC, Dallastown, PA, Feb. 26, 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dangerouschristianity/support

    Love Others as a Reflection of God's Grace: A sermon on abortion (7/3/22)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 34:06


    Sermon grappling with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, preached on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at St. Paul's UCC, Dallastown, PA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    077: The Charade Parade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 20:57


    Palm Sunday sermon, 2022. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    076: Dietrich Bonhoeffer Discussion (April 9, 2022)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 71:11


    Chris Rodkey has an informal discussion about the theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, his origins, and legacy, with drop-in guests David Carnish and Burke Gerstenschlager. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    075: The First Skyscraper: The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 20:21


    The podcast returns with a recent sermon (1/30/22) on the Tower of Babel. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    074: God is Not Binary: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2021 20:57


    Recording of Transgender Day of Remembrance worship service, broadcast 5 PM on November 20, 2021. The sermon is "God is Not Binary." Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    073: World Philosophy Day 2021 Conversation with J. L. Pearl

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 90:07


    A conversation about faith and philosophy, Nietzsche, Object Oriented Ontology, Plato, Methodism, and Phenomenology with Dr. J. L. Pearl of Pittsburgh. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    072: If These Stones Could Shout (Luke 16:28-44)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 20:04


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, Palm Sunday, March 26, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    071: Qud pro Quo (Luke 15:25-35)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 20:49


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, March, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    070: Lame Excuses (Luke 14:7-24)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 23:00


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, March, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    069: An Appeal to St. Expeditus (Luke 14:1-6)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2021 17:25


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, March, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    068: Descending into Armageddon (Luke 9, The Transfiguration, part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 24:02


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, February, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    067: Take up the Cross (Luke 9, Transfiguration, part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 17:14


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, February, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    066: The Narrowing Door (Luke 13:22-35)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 27:35


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, February, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    065: Gospel of Abundance (Luke 13:18-21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 20:04


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, January, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    064: Justice, Love, and Peace (2020 Election)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 13:24


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, November 8, 2020, after the 2020 U. S. presidential election. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    063: Get Your Fig On (Luke 13)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 24:14


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, October 23, 2020 Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    Bonus: Watching Mel Gibson on Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 24:14


    Easter Sunday 2021 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    062: Why Do You Not Judge for Yourselves What is Right? (Luke 12:57-59)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 14:45


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, October 18, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    061: Transgender Day of Visibility, Interview with Katherine Apostolacus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 59:59


    Dr. Rodkey interviews friend Katherine Apostolacus in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility. Katherine is a graduate student at Villanova University whose scholarly work focuses upon Christian mysticism. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    060: Jesus is My Comfort Animal (Luke 12:49-56)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 21:32


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 26, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    059: Are You Possessed by Your Possessions? (Luke 12:13-34)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 17:22


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 19, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    058: Sounds like the Devil, but it's Not (Luke 12:1-12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 18:15


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 11, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    057: "Did Jesus Wash His Hands?" (Luke 11:33-54)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 20:14


    Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 6, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    056: One Year of the Pandemic (Acts 1:6-11), 3/14/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 13:10


    The sermon from St. Paul's UCC's worship service on March 14, 2021, observing one year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bible reading is Acts 1:6-11. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    055: "When Politicians Worship Satan" (Matt. 12), 1/10/21

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 25:20


    The sermon from St. Paul's UCC's worship service on Jan. 10, 2021, Epiphany, following the rioting in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. The Bible reading is Matthew 12:22-32. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    054: "The Christmas Dragon" (Rev. 12), 12/24/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 16:20


    The sermon from St. Paul's UCC's late Christmas Eve worship service. The reading is based on Revelation 12. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    053: "What's Your Sign?" (Luke 11:14-36), 8/30/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 20:42


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 30, 2020. The sermon is titled "What's Your Sign?" The reading is Luke 11:14-36. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    052: "Focus on What Matters" (Luke 10:38-42), 8/23/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 16:37


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 23, 2020. The sermon is titled "Focus on What Matters." The reading is Luke 10:38-42. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    051: "The Good Samaritan" (Luke 10:24-37), 8/16/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 25:54


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 16, 2020. The sermon is titled "The Good Samaritan" The reading is Luke 10:24-37. This week also recognized a memorial for Florence Nightingale. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    050: "Declaring Themselves Gods" (Luke 9:43-10:24), 8/10/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 26:47


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 9, 2020 The sermon is titled "Declaring Themselves Gods." The reading is Luke 9:43b-10:24. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    049: "Not the Answer, but the Process" (Luke 9:10-20), Church in the Cloud 8/2/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 15:49


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 2, 2020 The sermon is titled "Not the Answer, but the Process." The reading is Luke 9:10-20. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    048: COVID-19 Statistics, Analysis, and Interpretation with Alanna Bortolin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 57:27


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a special interview with Alanna Bortolin, who has been posting on social media detailed COVID-19 statistics for York County, PA, during the ongoing pandemic. She takes the mystery out of the numbers and explains what the numbers tell us in a fascinating conversation. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    047: Church in the Cloud, 7/26/20, "In Snaky Weather" (Luke 9:1-9)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 22:24


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on July 26, 2020. The sermon is titled "In Snaky Weather." The reading is Luke 9:1-9, on Jesus' dress code and Herod Antipas' response. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    046: Church in the Cloud, 7/19/20, "Life Beyond Purity" (Luke 8:40-56)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 22:42


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on July 19, 2020. The sermon is titled "Life Beyond Purity." The reading is Luke 8:40-56, the story of Jesus walking with Jarius. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    045: Church in the Cloud, 7/12/20, "We are Legion" (Luke 8:26-39)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 23:39


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on July 12, 2020. The sermon is titled "We Are Legion." The reading is Luke 8:26-38, the casting of demons into the swineherd. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    044: Church in the Cloud, 7/5/20, "Not All Faith is Courageous" (Luke 8:19-25)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2020 17:05


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on July 5, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Not All Faith is Courageous." The reading is Luke 8:19-25, the story of Jesus calming the storm. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    043: Church in the Cloud, 6/28/20, "That's the Dirt!" (Luke 8:1-18)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 28:54


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on June 28, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "That's the Dirt!" The reading is Luke 8:1-15, on the parable of the sower, and the following episode in Luke 8:16-18. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    042: Church in the Cloud, 6/21/20, "What are You Grieving?" (Luke 7:36-50)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 36:16


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on June 21, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "What are You Grieving?" The reading is Luke 7:36-50. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ or date through PayPal following this link. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    041: Church in the Cloud, Trinity Sunday, 6/7/20, "Over 7.6 Billion Served" (Luke 7:18-35)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 29:48


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Over 7.6 Billion Served," based upon Luke 7:18-35. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    040: Church in the Cloud, Pentecost, 5/31/20, "More Light and Truth" (Acts 2:1-15)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 18:53


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "More Light and Truth," based upon Matthew 5:3-12 and Acts 2:1-15. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    039: Church in the Cloud, 5/24/20, "Lord of the Volcanoes" (Luke 7:1-10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 30:01


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on The Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension Sunday, May 24, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Lord of the Volcanoes," based upon Psalm 97 and Luke 7:1-10. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    038: Church in the Cloud, Mother's Day, 5/10/20, "Eshet Chayil, The Valorous Woman" (Proverbs 31)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 33:21


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on The Fifth Sunday of Easter, Mother's Day, May 10, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Eshet Chayil, The Valorous Woman," based upon Psalm 42 and Proverbs 31, on patriarchy and womanhood. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    037: Church in the Cloud, 5/3/20, "When Eagles Cry" (Rev. 8:1-13, 9:15-21)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 30:02


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on The Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "When Eagles Cry," based upon Romans 8:18-25 and Revelation 8:1-13, 9:15-21). Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    036: Church in the Cloud, 4/26/20, "O Breath: Breathe" (Ezekiel 37:1-14)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 25:47


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on The Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "O Breath: Breathe," based upon Ezekiel 37:1-14, the vision of the dry bones. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    035: Church in the Cloud, 4/19/20: "Say Hello to My Little Friend" (John 20:19-25).

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 29:45


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on The Second Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Say Hello to My Little Friend," based upon John 20:19-25. The service also includes a prayer from Jon Krout and a meditation by Cathy Forberger. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    034: Coronavirus Easter, Church in the Cloud, 4/12/20, "Believe, Act, Do" (John 20:1-18)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 50:38


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Believe, Act, Do," based upon John 20:1-18. The service also includes a prayer from Jon Krout, a responsive scripture reading by Cathy Forberger, readings by children of the Wimmer family, and music from Brenda Kerchner. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    033: The Bonhoeffer Chrism Mass, 4/9/20

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 37:10


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording of the Bonhoeffer Chrism Mass, broadcast on the 75th Anniversary of the execution of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The liturgy is based upon Dr. Rodkey's new book, The Bonhoeffer Chrism Mass, published earlier this year. Click here (cheaper) or here (Amazon) to purchase. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    032: Church in the Cloud, 4/5/20, "If These Stones Could Shout Out" (Luke 19:28-44)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 38:02


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "If These Stones Could Shout Out," based upon Luke 19:28-44 We had a problem recording this service but you will also hear music played by Brenda Kerchner, a meditation by Cathy Forberger, and a prayer led by Jon Krout. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    031: Church in the Cloud, 3/29/20, "The Capsized Ark" (Gen. 7:1-20)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 14:51


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on March 29, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "The Capsized Ark," based upon Genesis 7:1-20. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

    030: Church in the Cloud, 3/22/20, "One Robin Does Not Make A Spring" (Nehemiah 9:6-21)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2020 40:35


    This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on March 22, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The music has been edited out (for copyright reasons). Contributions to this recording are a prayer from Jon Krout, a meditation from Cathy Forberger, and a sermon by Dr. Christopher Rodkey, "One Robin Does Not Make a Spring," based upon Nehemiah 9:6-21. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressive, and welcoming religious community committed to Christ, and by extension, understanding the scriptures, our community, and social justice. To donate to St. Paul's: http://goo.gl/mb1uXJ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dangerouschristianity/support

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