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Fabric Podcast

Fabric - Minneapolis
Community
Spirituality
Jesus
Sabbath
Christmas
Grief
God
Careiq
Belonging
Community Care
Community Engagement
Money
Stewardship
Minneapolis
Peace
Justice
Love
Mental Health
Hope
Climate Justice

Welcome to the Fabric podcast! Fabric is a thoughtful, progressive experiment in being church, based in South Minneapolis. We love hosting space where curiosity, connection, and inclusive belonging have space to stretch out and get comfy. Take the time you need to explore what we’re about, and when you’re ready, connect however feels best. The conversation is always fresh!Fabric is church, for the... more

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Here's the uncomfortable truth: forgiveness isn't primarily for the other person… it's for you. (Ugh, we know.) This week we explore what it might mean to stop letting a past wound have the final word over your present life.

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Book of Forgivin... more

Forgiveness has a pace of its own, and sometimes the most honest thing we can do is admit we're not there yet. This episode explores what it means to give ourselves (and each other) permission to be in process, without the pressure to be further alon... more

Before we can forgive anything, we have to be honest about what actually happened without minimizing, over-spiritualizing, or skipping to a resolution. This week we slow down to affirm this first step in the process: naming the hurt with precision. A... more

"Show and Tell: Waking Up to Participation"

Show and Tell

Most of us remember show and tell from elementary school. You brought something from home — something that mattered to you — and you stood up in front of the class and you showed it and you to... more

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Ian McConnell
Speaker at Easter gathering
Episode: He Is Woke Indeed!
Emily Schmidt
Writer and co-executive producer of 'Ghosts' on CBS
CBS
Episode: Finding Laughter in Uncertain Times: A Conversation with Emily Schmidt (CBS Ghosts)
Carley Kammerer
Founder of Wildflyer Coffee and a certified grief educator who shares her personal experiences with grief and community care.
Wildflyer Coffee
Episode: Beyond Platitudes | Radical Care
Brenda Boss
First out lesbian pastor in the Lutheran church, now a bishop
ELCA - Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Episode: Dangerous Man | Dangerous to Power
Dave Scherer
A rapper, theologian, father, and educator who discusses themes of race, inclusion, and spirituality.
Episode: The Sandbox | Groundskeeping in the Sandbox
Peter Digitale Anderson
Executive Director of Peace Catalyst International
Peace Catalyst International
Episode: The Sandbox | There's a Friend in Our Sandbox! (Featuring Peter Digitale Anderson)
Peter Mayer
Legendary Minnesota singer-songwriter
Episode: DEEPER | Peter Mayer
Joe Davis
Artist, playwright, poet, and organizer
Episode: Who Gives a Fig...For Joy Without Sorrow?
Greg Meyer
Former pastor and leader in the Fabric community.
Fabric Community
Episode: CareIQ | Journeyman

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Ian McConnell
Host of Fabric Podcast; guide for conversations on theology, liberation, and community practice.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • What I need

    Definitely not always the cuddly comforting message I want, but almost always the push/challenge that I need!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maiadalager
    United States6 years ago
  • Yea!

    I love this community and their messages!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    p16274838888988
    United States8 years ago

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Thought-provoking, not always easy but worth the listen.
Brings practical care and justice to faith conversations.
Warm sense of community and belonging comes through in most episodes.

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Seeing Things | Touch the Wound
Q: What does this mean for a community like Fabric?
The episode argues that doubt is not a barrier to belonging but a doorway; honesty and naming one's wounds create space for authentic connection.
Finding Laughter in Uncertain Times: A Conversation with Emily Schmidt (CBS Ghosts)
Q: What's your kind of like word of encouragement, or a word of wisdom, or something as a professional storyteller?
Schmidt explains that everyone has an inherent sense of story, emphasizing that no one else has the same perspective or voice, making individual stories valuable.
Finding Laughter in Uncertain Times: A Conversation with Emily Schmidt (CBS Ghosts)
Q: What do you think the role of art and artists and comedy and comedians and like, how do you kind of see that societal role going in this moment?
Schmidt highlights the significance of catharsis in art and storytelling, asserting that they allow people to process complex emotions and provide tools for dealing with personal struggles.
DEEPER | Chris Tripolino
Q: What's something Chris that's been captivating you that you've been reading or watching or listening to lately?
Chris has been reading a book called The Let Them Theory, which discusses the importance of letting people do what they do and allowing oneself to do what they choose.
DEEPER | Chris Tripolino
Q: Where, Chris, do you consider home?
Chris considers home to be South Minneapolis but also has a strong connection to Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he grew up.

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A thoughtful, progressive religious show that blends spiritual reflection with real-world action. Episodes frequently center on belonging, community care, and justice, using scripture, storytelling, and contemporary culture to explore liberation, hospitality, and honest prayer. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on inclusive belonging, womanist and indigenous perspectives, and practical steps listeners can take to live out insights in their communities. The format often pairs contemplative dialogue with guest perspectives from theology, ministry, and media, plus occasional pop-culture/TV discussion that ties back to values and communal resilience.

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Fabric Podcast launched 15 years ago and published 65 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Ian McConnell
2. Emily Schmidt
3. Carley Kammerer
4. Brenda Boss
5. Dave Scherer
6. Peter Digitale Anderson
7. Peter Mayer
8. Joe Davis

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