Two adult children of pastors explore the joys, challenges, expectations, and absurdities that come with being part of a clergy family.
Jay Carlson and Nicholas Ellison
Bob Hulteen discusses his life and work as a lay leader in the church and also his experience as the spouse and parent of pastors.
Faith-based Community Organizer Meghan Olsen Biebighauser's family contains many church leaders with various theological and political perspectives. She discusses entering professional church work at about the same time as her mother and how the church can make a powerful difference related to social justice issues.
Pastor Kelly Chatman of Redeemer Lutheran Church and Redeemer Center for Life in North Minneapolis discusses breaking church rules for the sake of welcoming others into God's embrace.
Adam is an expert on money and the church, but we didn't have time in our episode for his reflections on stewardship. Enjoy this bonus episode, and learn from the professor!
Family Medicine Physician Kristen Carlson, also Jay's wife, shares her experience of dating and marrying a pastor.
Eric reflects on how God is present in times of tragedy and other important topics from his experience as the son of a very dedicated pastor. Stock Media provided by ScoreStudio/Pond5
Rebecca reflects on having a famous church musician for a father, getting involved again at her family's church, and how her music performance major prepared her for her current career.
Amy talks about life as a double PK, a mother in the bishopry, coming out as a church-goer, and her own forms of ministry.
Luther Seminary professor Dr. Adam Copeland talks with us about his call to teach and prepare leaders for the future church.
Justin discusses raising PK's and his new book, Is That Poop on My Arm? Parenting While Christian.
Pastors Jen Nagel and Jane McBride discuss growing up in the church and the hard work of raising PKs as a clergy couple.
Nicholas and Jay introduce the new podcast and welcome your ideas and suggestions.