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Teaching our Youth the Christian Story
Centrally Speaking
01/05/22 • 28 min
Church attendance has been decreasing in the west. Particularly concerning is the fewer number of young people in church. Our guest, Prof. Dr. Jos de Kock, is well aware of this trend and is providing suggestions to churches as they tell the Christian story to youth. Prof. de Kock is Professor and Department Chair of Practical Ministry at Evangelische Theologische Faculteit in Leuven, Belgium. He is also the Rector at the university.
#Christianyouth #youthChristianity #teachingChristianyouth
Centrally Speaking is a ministry of Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, PA USA. Website: www.cscfamily.org
What is Pentecost and Its Jewish Significance?
Centrally Speaking
05/18/21 • 38 min
Pentecost is a Christian holiday but few understand what it is and what its significance is for today. Fewer still understand the Jewish roots about Pentecost. Roger Wambold, the Director of Hebrew Christian Fellowship Director for 30 years, joins us to explain Pentecost and the important Jewish background behind it.
Centrally Speaking is a ministry of Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, PA USA. Website: www.cscfamily.org
Fleeing from Zaporozhye Ukraine: a Testimony from a Ukrainian family
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06/13/22 • 20 min
Many westerners do not know what it is like to be in a war, the difficult choices about leaving home, and then being a refugee. In this podcast, we interview Vova and Marina Gorbenko about their flight from Zaporozhye, Ukraine in March 2022. They give their perspective on the invasion and the difficulties of leaving one's home and country.
#refugeesukraine #zaporozhyeukraine #ukraineinvasion #zaporizhzhiarefugee #zaporizhzhiaukraine
Centrally Speaking is a ministry of Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, PA USA. Website: www.cscfamily.org
Hope in a World of Despair
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08/08/20 • 32 min
Hope is something that we all need. As former President Barack Obama said, "While we breathe, we hope." In this podcast, we speak with someone who has been examining the idea of hope for over six years. Dr. Steven van den Heuvel leads the "Hope Project" (website: https://www.thehopeproject.nl/en/home/) and is the Director of the Institute of Leadership and Social Ethics (https://www.etf-ilse.org/) at Evangelische Theologische Faculteit in Leuven, Belgium (https://www.etf.edu/). Steven has also just edited a book entitled Historical and Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Hope. It is a free ebook and can be downloaded by going to: https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030464882#aboutAuthors
#hope #schwenkfelder #despairhope #projecthope #thehopeproject
Centrally Speaking is a ministry of Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, PA USA. Website: www.cscfamily.org
Living a Life Beyond Sexual Abuse
Centrally Speaking
04/27/20 • 14 min
Being abused sexually is one of the most devastating experiences. Can one get beyond this to live a full and meaningful life? In this podcast, Rev. Dr. Drake Williams interviews author and speaker Lisa Radcliff about her experience. She shares what happened and then some ways to get beyond it. Her website is: https://lisajradcliff.com/
#schwenkfelder #sexualabuse #sexualtrauma #changedlife #centralschwenkfelder #centrallyspeaking
Centrally Speaking is a ministry of Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, PA USA. Website: www.cscfamily.org
The Cross and Violence
Centrally Speaking
04/04/23 • 18 min
The cross is likely the most identifiable symbol of Christianity. What does it mean? Certainly, it represents the death of Jesus which was a gruesome one. When the cross is represented in wars and riots, is it a symbol of violence? In this podcast, we interview Rev. Dr. David McKinley about the meaning of the cross, its relation to violence, and the significance of it.
#cross #crossofJesus #crossviolence #Christianviolence
Centrally Speaking is a ministry of Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, PA USA. Website: www.cscfamily.org
Guardian Angels
Centrally Speaking
09/30/23 • 36 min
Does God send angels to protect us and guide us? What might they look like? Does the Bible say anything about this? Should someone pray to a guardian angel? These are all popular questions in society but there are many opinions. In this podcast, we interview Rev. Roger Wambold, who is the Director of Hebrew Christian Fellowship and has been a pastor for 17 years. He has been thinking about this issue for much of his life. He is currently one of the teachers of the Potpourri Sunday School at Central Schwenkfelder Church.
#guardianangels #prayertoangels #angelsJesus
Centrally Speaking is a ministry of Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, PA USA. Website: www.cscfamily.org
The United Choir Concert: Past and Present
Centrally Speaking
11/25/22 • 17 min
Christmas Carols are some of the favorite aspects of the Christmas season for many. In this podcast, Sally House, the director of the United Choir, shares about the upcoming United Choir Concert, a Christmas and Advent Carol Concert. This concert will take place on December 4 at 2:30 pm at the Central Schwenkfelder Church on Valley Forge Road in Lansdale. The choir is in its 95th year of existence. (website: https://www.unitedchoir.org/)
#unitedchoirconcert2022 #schwenkfelderchoir #adventcarol #christmascarol
Centrally Speaking is a ministry of Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, PA USA. Website: www.cscfamily.org
Finding Hope in a Weary World
Centrally Speaking
11/17/22 • 25 min
"While I breathe, I hope" is a famous expression from the time of the Greeks and Romans. In modern societies that are weary, hope is especially valuable. Our guest for this podcast is someone who has studied hope for years as part of a multi-disciplinary project called The Hope Project (https://www.thehopeproject.nl/en/the-hope-project/ ). Dr. Steven van den Heuvel is the Director of the Institute of Leadership and Social Ethics (https://www.etf-ilse.org/) and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at Evangelische Theologische Faculteit in Leuven, Belgium (www.etf.edu/en). He has been leading the investigation on hope which is funded by the Goldschmeding Foundation for People, Work, and and the Economy based in the Netherlands. Dr. van den Heuvel is also the editor of two books that concern hope, one of which is Historical and Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Hope (2020)
#hope #thehopeproject #ILSE #hopeweary #secularhope #Christianhope
Centrally Speaking is a ministry of Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, PA USA. Website: www.cscfamily.org
Messiah Here with Us
Centrally Speaking
12/21/22 • 21 min
The Contemporary Worship Service will be presenting a Christmas Concert on Friday, December 30 at 7:00 pm. The Christmas program involves contemporary songs, carols, and readings. There is also a dessert afterwards. In this podcast, we discuss with Wayne Wurtz, our Worship Team Coordinator what will be taking place during this program.
#CentralSchwenkfelderChurch #contemporaryChristmas #contemporaryChristmasmusic
Centrally Speaking is a ministry of Central Schwenkfelder Church in Lansdale, PA USA. Website: www.cscfamily.org
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How many episodes does Centrally Speaking have?
Centrally Speaking currently has 65 episodes available.
What topics does Centrally Speaking cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Christianity and Religion & Spirituality.
What is the most popular episode on Centrally Speaking?
The episode title 'Finding Hope in a Weary World' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Centrally Speaking?
The average episode length on Centrally Speaking is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Centrally Speaking released?
Episodes of Centrally Speaking are typically released every 23 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Centrally Speaking?
The first episode of Centrally Speaking was released on Apr 27, 2020.
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