Dunker Punks Podcast

The Dunker Punks Podcast attends the Church of the Brethren 2018 Annual and National Youth Conferences to interview attendees from around the country. We set up recording booths and talked to people interested in sharing their stories with the broader dunker community. Listen to hear different perspectives on the conferences and Brethren life.   [...]

Jerry Crouse introduces us to several young adult members of the Warrensburg Church of the Brethren in Warrensburg, MO to discuss why they chose and continue to be members of the Church of the Brethren. Hear their vision and dreams for the church moving into the future.     [...]

Dana Cassell visits with members of the Umstead Park United Church of Christ of Raleigh, North Carolina, who are providing sanctuary for an undocumented immigrant with an active deportation order. Learn about the concept of sanctuary and find out how your church or community can become part of this growing movement.     [...]

Sarah Ullom-Minnich interviews Lucy and Becky Bowman about their work with the Malala Fund. Think about who inspires you to be an activist for change as you listen to this episode.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP [...]

Ben Bear returns, this time interviewing Jess Hoffert, who left his job in Iowa to volunteer with the Principe de Paz Church of the Brethren in Santa Ana, CA. Listen as he explains what helped him follow this call to leave his comfort zone and how the experience has been a transformative one for [...]

Tori Bateman interviews Gimbiya Kettering, the Director of Intercultural Ministries for the Church of the Brethren, who gives incredible insight on race relations within and beyond the church. Learn how the Church of the Brethren and Martin Luther King Jr. are connected in ways you may not expect.     [...]

Emmy Goering reflects on service. In her experience—moving cross country, tackling divisive politics and praying with a perfect stranger—serving is an impactful and rewarding challenge. Think of your own service story and that of those around you. Consider all the good grown from giving ourselves for others.     [...]

On Earth Peace Youth and Young Adult Assistant Kiana Simonson, brings together three OEP interns to discuss their roles with the organization. Listen as the four share their thoughts on finding common ground across a variety of issues including gender, racial and LGBT justice.     [...]

Brethren have incorporated themselves into society while still maintaining their beliefs for centuries. In this modern era, publications like Brethren Life and Thought provide a platform for an ever-globalizing denomination to stay connected and in community with each other. Explore this concept and more as Jonathan Stauffer interviews the Social Media Editor for the [...]

Elizabeth Ullery-Swenson brings back a panel of young adults to continue the conversation around the Church of the Brethren’s “Compelling Vision” process.  Jennifer Keeny Scar, Tim Heishman, and  Colin Scott return to share their thoughts, concerns and hopes for the future of the Church.     [...]

How do Christians advocate for what they believe in? More importantly, how do you? Join Emmett as he interviews Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy from the Catholics Mobilizing Network on their work to abolish the death penalty.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full Episode List Support DPP [...]

Nolan McBride returns, this time from the United Kingdom. Listen as he shares his search for a church-going experience similar to that of the Church of the Brethren, in a land where COB's do not exist. Will he find anything close? What will he learn along the way? Listen for these answers and more! [...]

Where does social power come from? Laura Weimer joins us again to go in depth on privilege and power and some new insights she's gained through studying social work. She asks some challenging questions for us to reflect on.     Dunker Punks Podcast Full [...]

For our 50th episode (!) Dana Cassell returns, this time interviewing Brethren Volunteer Service Director, Dan McFadden. Listen as the two exchange stories from BVS throughout the years. And find out why BVS will “ruin your life” in the best way possible.     Dunker [...]

Sarah Ullom-Minnich chats with Anna Lisa Gross about her new year. They talk about Anna Lisa's plans for a simple life in a van with the complex goal of creating a permaculture on her uncle's acre of land in Mexico. Anna Lisa explains, in some ways it feels very exotic and strange, but it's [...]

In this episode of the podcast, Ben Bear demonstrates how simple living is not always easy living. Ben calls people by name to recognize their efforts in simple living. Ben proves it to be true that even small changes to simple living are important.     [...]

Sarah Ullom-Minnich presents a special podcast related to the holiday season. In this episode, Sarah reminds us of what’s really important in the Christmas season as she shares reflections from one of her community’s beloved holiday events, the Alternative Christmas Bazaar. Along with insightful yuletide contemplations, this episode offers us some new Christmas-themed music. [...]

Emmett Witkovsky-Eldred, a host of the Dunker Punks Podcast, speaks with Reverend Tim Smith of the organization Center of Life about his work in the area of economic equality. This podcast addresses the overarching question of how it can be possible for everyone to have enough.     [...]

Tori Bateman from the Church of the Brethren, Office of Public Witness brings Sarah Thompson, the Director of Christian Peacemaker Teams, on the podcast to share about their non-violent works. This Dunker Punks podcast brings much passion and hope into places of conflict that we might see as hopeless.     [...]

Kianna Simonson casually explores various faith topics with friends, including how they seek to live out principles of peace. This podcast introduces thoughts and perspectives from people who are not from the Church of the Brethren, giving insight into what the church looks like from the outside.     [...]