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A podcast exploring the saints and stories of the church from every era and place.

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In this final episode of season 4, Ben and Dan tackle several additional questions submitted by listeners. // More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com If you've benefited from this podcast, please... more

Ben and Dan tackle more questions submitted by the audience, including "What do you think about prayers to the saints?" and "Who is your patron saint?" // More about the Our Church Speaks book and the Our Church Speaks project at ourchurchspeaks.com ... more

Ben and Dan take your questions about church history, the saints, the Our Church Speaks project, and more. "What is a Saint?" and "How are saints canonized?" are a couple questions discussed in this episode. // More about the Our Church Speaks book a... more

In this special episode of the Our Church Speaks podcast, Ben welcomes Kristen Barredo, Executive Director of the ARDF (the Anglican Relief & Development Fund) to discuss the current humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the needs of the church in this wa... more

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Recent Guests

Kristen Barredo
From the Anglican Relief & Development Fund (ARDF)
Anglican Relief & Development Fund
Episode: Episode 63 - The Martyrs of Sudan (with Kristen Barredo from the ARDF)
Dr. Mika Edmondson
A pastor at Koinonia Church in Nashville and an expert on Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Episode: Episode 56 - Part 2 of Martin Luther King, Jr. Renewer of Society (with Dr. Mika Edmondson)
David Bailey
Public theologian and founder of Erebon, a ministry focused on racial healing.
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Episode: Episode 26 - Oscar Romero (with special guest David Bailey)
Dr. Lanta Davis
Professor at the Honors College, Indiana Wesleyan University, author of 'Becoming by Beholding: The Power of Imagination in Spiritual Formation.'
Indiana Wesleyan University
Episode: Episode 22 - Art, beauty, and the Christian imagination (with special guest Dr. Lanta Davis)
Daniel Payne
Teacher at Veritas School and co-host of The Lamp-post Listener podcast
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Episode: Episode 15 - C.S. Lewis, Teacher of the Faith (with special guest Daniel Payne)

Hosts

Ben Lansing
Host of Our Church Speaks; deacon, artist, author, and church history teacher with long-running involvement in the project.
Dan Murata
Co-host of Our Church Speaks; lead pastor, church planter, and author with broader involvement in the project.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • A comfort and a joy to listen!

    Love this podcast! Perfect combination of church history and theology! A comfort and joy to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BenRuth72
    Canada21 days ago
  • Truly enjoyable, informative and inspring

    I just love this podcast and wanted to contribute to the rating and vibes. Thank you, Ben & D.J.! Shouts from Tucson, AZ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jbigggs12
    United Statesa month ago
  • Spiritual Direction

    I’m grateful to you guys for talking about spiritual directors. I’m a spiritual director in RVA and thankful for talking about what we do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rightonnow
    United States6 months ago
  • I have learned so much!

    I have loved learning about so many saints and have been encouraged in my own walk with God through this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ruth12367
    United States7 months ago
  • Brilliant

    This podcast is brilliant. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jswizziemcdizzle
    United States9 months ago

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Episode 65 - Can we pray to saints? What is a patron saint? (OCS Q&A episode with Ben and Dan - Part 2)
Q: Do you have a favorite saint or someone you consider your patron saint?
Both hosts describe choosing a patron saint as a personal, mentorship-oriented practice, highlighting saints they admire for specific traits or significant life moments and noting how feast days or exemplary lives can guide personal growth and spiritual formation.
Episode 65 - Can we pray to saints? What is a patron saint? (OCS Q&A episode with Ben and Dan - Part 2)
Q: What do we think about prayers to the saints?
Prayers to the saints are about asking the saints to pray on our behalf to God the Father, not about making saints mediators or replacing Jesus. The speakers emphasize that there is one mediator, Jesus, and that intercession by saints is permissible but not necessary, serving as a support within the larger 'communion of saints' rather than a substitute for direct prayer to Christ.
Episode 66 - “Did some saints have OCD?” and other questions (OCS Q&A part 3)
Q: My question is about John Bunyan. As someone who has suffered from OCD, I was very interested to learn that it is widely agreed that John Bunyan had OCD, specifically scrupulosity. How does knowing this change our understanding of Bunyan and how should we interact with his writings?
It reframes Bunyan as a person wrestling with real internal struggles within a life of faith, showing that grace and assurance can coexist with scrupulosity. The Pilgrim's Progress and other writings can be approached with sensitivity, and the broader point is to recognize the transformative power of grace beyond the writer's exact spiritual struggles, while offering pastoral care to modern listeners who may have similar experiences.
Episode 64 - What is a saint? How are saints canonized? (OCS Q&A episode with Ben & Dan - Part 1)
Q: What is a saint?
A saint is a baptized Christian; a life of holiness that the church recognizes, not something the church itself creates, and the term encompasses believers at all stages of growth, often described as a 'work in progress.'
Episode 56 - Part 2 of Martin Luther King, Jr. Renewer of Society (with Dr. Mika Edmondson)
Q: What is Dr. King's legacy today, and what parts of his vision are still unrealized?
Dr. King's legacy is rooted in love, emphasizing the value of every human life and the importance of ongoing efforts toward justice and reconciliation.

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