Dunker Punks Podcast

What does it mean for us as Brethren to be engaged in racial healing in this time? What impacts can we have? Consider these questions as you listen to Rev. LaDonna Sanders Nkosi talk about the Healing Racism Grant and new racial healing initiatives in the Church of the Brethren. [...]

What Would a Dunker Punk Love Feast Look Like? We began this process by asking ourselves “WWDPLFLL?” This service is one attempted answer. Dunker Punks love leaning into innovation but also love staying grounded in traditions, so this service includes some fresh approaches and as well as more traditional elements (Dunker Punks love scripture!). [...]

All children of God, all siblings in Christ have gifts to share with the world. How are we as Brethren failing to practice what we preach as we hold prejudices and prevent others from spiritual growth and leadership? In this intimate episode, Gabe Padilla shares with us stories from his life and transitioning from [...]

Welcome to a new season of the Dunker Punks Podcast! In this first episode, we teamed up with Michaela Mast and Harrison Horst from the Shifting Climates Podcast to talk about the human right and need to access nature. Listen as they follow instances of environmental racism and address the need for climate justice [...]

As we approach Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Lenten season, we invite you to journey out into the wilderness with us. In this episode, we welcome a new contributor, Reilly Schadt, as he interviews Anna Lisa Gross about the new Lenten devotional she wrote for the 2021 Lenten Season to help guide [...]

On the last episode of this season, we're taking a trip "down under" with Tyler and Chelsea Goss as they reflect on their time hanging with Jarrod McKenna and the First Home Project for a year. Listen to stories about their living in an intentional community that's geared towards helping refugees and asylum seekers [...]

In this third episode of our series on the New Community Project (NCP), we hear about two unique communities trying to live in peace with their members, the people around them, and the environment. Two NCP coordinators, Tom Benevento and Pete Antos-Ketcham, paint a picture in their talks with Emmett about what's happening in [...]

When did you first know you were a leader in the church? Being a part of a denomination that focuses on the life of the community has given many of us the opportunity to lead in some capacity but has also limited the opportunities of others who have a desire to lead. Anna Lisa [...]

“God bless to us our bread and give food to those who are hungry give hunger for justice to those who are fed, God bless to us our bread” ~ prayer of blessing In this bonus episode, Anna Lisa Gross talks with Anna Woofenden about her new book, “This is God’s Table: Finding Church [...]

Wake up, sleeper,    rise from the dead,     and Christ will shine on you. - Ephesians 5:14 “Classism, racism, sexism all are intertwined and [undoing] the thread of one will loosen the whole.” Educate yourself and spread the word. Dismantle injustice and deconstruct racism. In this episode, Naomi Yilma from the Church of Brethren (CoB) [...]

"Life can’t be separated into spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual, business, and social areas." In this episode, Josiah Ludwick explores the ideas of faith in action and community by showcasing one of Harrisburg First Church of the Brethren's Ministries, bcmPEACE. Listen to his interviews with Alyssa Parker and Briel Slocum to hear how their programs [...]

How do we serve in the time of a global pandemic? In this episode, we visit with our friends in the Brethren Volunteer Service to hear about their experiences and what they're doing to continue a life of service during 2020. Join Chad Whitzel and Alton Hipps with host, Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred, for this engaging [...]

In the year 2020, the word “apocalypse” has been casually thrown around in conversation. Are we actually experiencing apocalypse(s) in our lives right now? In this episode, Alex McBride explores the true meaning of “apocalypse” and the possibilities it might bring. Dunker Punks Podcast [...]

“The best part of a tour is a really good tour guide.” Who has guided your life recently? As we kick off a new season of the podcast, Christa Craighead tells us some stories from her world and the impact guides and teachers make in our lives. Listen for her reflections, a new theme [...]

In this continuation of Josiah Ludwick’s series on Intercultural Ministries, he takes us on an international visit to learn about the Church of the Brethren in Rwanda. Be inspired as you hear from church leaders across the pond and reflect on your own sharing of the gospel along with host, Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred. [...]

"There are consequences of being on this work [the work of following Jesus], but we do it from a place of meekness, transparency of heart, taking part in delivering compassion, in solidarity with those who are suffering, while mourning and not making it 'about us'." ~ Jarrod McKenna In this bonus episode, we continue [...]

Josiah Ludwick didn't plan to start this series about Intercultural Ministries on racism, just like the rest of us didn't plan to be staring into the depths of which racism has shaped our lives. But here we are in a clarifying moment as Dunker Punks committed to seeing the kingdom of God on earth [...]

Welcome to a special 100th regular episode of the project amplifying what’s on the hearts of the emerging church! Because youth and young adults have a ministry all their own, every episode of the Dunker Punks Podcast is built around unaltered audio created by young, passionate voices following Jesus. Characterized by thoughtful risk-taking and a [...]

All of our lives and livelihoods have shifted recently in unexpected ways. Those changes are especially drastic in the health sector and for those who minister to patients. Listen as Zech and Jen Houser tell about their unique experiences in a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program at a local hospital.       [...]

Need ideas for some wholesome fun? Having trouble finding a silver lining? Susu and Annika chat about experiencing community during a pandemic, rekindling their love and excitement towards nature, connecting with old friends, and a lot more. Listen for your daily dose of positivity! Dunker [...]