The Faithful Presence Podcast
A (mostly) weekly podcast focused on equipping servants and leaders working in Washington to flourish in their faith & work hosted by Rev. Michael Langer
Podcasting since 2022 • 34 episodes
The Faithful Presence Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Diversity of The Church as Blessing and Sanctification with David Bailey
NEW SERIES: The Church in the Public SquareIn the first episode of Season 4, Michael talks with Pastor David Bailey of Arrabon about the role that the church could and should play in forming disciples that not only welcome diversity ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:04:57
"Claiming the Courageous Middle," with Dr. Shirley Mullen
Michael and Dr. Mullen discuss connecting the social implications of the gospel to the salvific, the messiness of pastors trying to navigate social media's impact on ideological development, the impact of the "Big Sort" on mission, and whether ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:01:44
Engaging Our Culture (and Bioethics) with Dr. Luke Bobo
Michael and Dr. Bobo plumb the depths of seminary education, working in both the public and theological worlds, navigating culture, a redemptive view of vocation, and how a divinity degree helps with bioethics conversations. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:27:04
"Questioning Faith," with Dr. Randy Newman
Michael talks with scholar, author, and Faithful Presence board member, Dr. Randy Newman, about his most recent book, "Questioning Faith." Together they explore getting to know people, suffering, alcoholism, Christopher Hitchens, the importance...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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56:47
Dr. Justin Bailey and "Interpreting Your World: Five Lenses for Engaging Theology and Culture"
Michael interviews Dr. Justin Bailey on his recent book and the importance of wedding ideological and cultural formation to emotional formation. Together they discuss aspects of Dutch-culture in NW Iowa and Chicago, the relationship of me...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:05:07
