Dunker Punks Podcast

“The Church of the Brethren is unique, they have certain values that are incredibly distinct [to the] church itself.” Does the Church really have room for everyone? In this episode, Emmy, Evan, and Hannah explore the ideas of accepting people of differing faiths and beliefs while identifying to a similar culture.     [...]

There are many images of Christianity in fantastic stories that we love to immerse ourselves in for fun! This week we welcome a new contributor, Christa Craighead, as she explores some of these connections and how God is also present in the mundane.     [...]

The Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT) “turn faith into action for peace”. Experience what that means through this interview brought to us by the Office of Peacebuilding and Policy. Monica McFadden interviews Tori Bateman on her recent trip with the CPT delegation to Iraqi Kurdistan. Listen and visit www.cpt.org to learn more on becoming involved [...]

HIV and AIDS affect millions of people worldwide, so why don't we talk about it much? This episode is dedicated to just that. Listen as Ben Bear interviews David Messamer on how the Brethren community relates to the subject.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full [...]

The World Christian Encyclopedia categorizes over 33,000 different groups in 238 different countries following the One sent to heal and reconcile us. In this episode, Nolan introduces us to Bishop Doug who shares his faith story and style from the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement. It is an invitation to see our lives [...]

In this new episode, learn about a much needed project that Dunker Punks are taking on to support the outcast and forgotten of our society. Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred interviews Rachel Gross on what she and others like her are doing through small acts of kindness, sincerity, and love with the Death Row Support Project.   [...]

Ever wondered what it's like to be involved in ministry and leadership...while simultaneously bringing a mini-human into the world? Elizabeth Ullery Swenson and her panel of new mothers tell all about the struggles and beauties of doing just that in this episode. This episode goes out to all the Baby Brethren and Dunker Punk-ins [...]

Make friends with change and come alive! The start of the new calendar year always seems to bring about a sentiment of self-reflection and re-orienting on the direction our lives are taking. Join Laura Weimer as she shares some concepts she’s discovered through researching ways to deal with upcoming changes in her life.   [...]

Christmas is over and Jesus has come! Listen as Dana Cassell gives a sermonette on the season of Epiphany.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP

There are so many things, big and little, we can do to live into our charge as Earth's stewards. In this episode, we learn about the work the Warrensburg Church of the Brethren is committing itself to in order to protect our planet from further damage caused by humans. Listen as David Pearce interviews [...]

Sarah Ullom-Minnich speaks with members of her family, all of whom have taken part in the Haiti Medical Project. Listen as they discuss how this project impacts those in Haiti as well as themselves.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP [...]

Ben Bear talks the Birds and the Bees with Laura Whitman Dy and Chuck and Diana Messamer. How does reproduction play into being responsible stewards of the Earth?     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP

Alyssa Parker, the Racial Justice Organizing Intern for On Earth Peace sits down with her mother Jennifer and grandmother Sandra. The three discuss their hopes for the future of the Church in terms of growing youth and racial diversity.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full [...]

Emmy Goering discusses the differences between pacifism and peacemaking with Amy Yoder, whom she traveled to Palestine with through Christian Peacemakers Team.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP

How did you celebrate this year's International Day of Peace? Matt Rittle takes on a deep dive into the Franklin Grove Church of the Brethren's event, Pinwheels for Peace.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP [...]

Tori Bateman interviews David Niyonzima, coordinator of THARS (Trauma Healing and Reconciliation Services), a peace-seeking organization that offers trauma healing techniques in the African country of Burundi.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP

Kiana Simonson sits down with Laura Hay and the two discuss their various Youth Peace Travel Team experiences. Listen as they reflect on fun times and creative ways of advocating for peace.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP [...]

Revisit what it means to live as stewards of the Earth in the 21st century. Jonathan Stauffer talks to Katie Heishman about her zero waste lifestyle.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP

Nolan McBride returns after his semester spent in England to share his experience of a pilgrimage and confirmation ceremony. Listen as he encourages you to find God’s presence in a new and different way.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP [...]

Laura Weimer interviews Melody Fitzgerald Foster who attended the Families Belong Together March in Washington D.C. The two discuss how protesting, politics and faith intertwine. Resources mentioned in this episode: COB's statement on separating families - http://bit.ly/COB_immigration Interfaith tool kit - http://bit.ly/Intfth_ToolKit Letter from a Birmingham Jail - http://bit.ly/Bmghm_Letter     [...]