Christianity that challenges the norms, breaks with tradition, is socially and politically courageous, and will frighten your pastor. Radical and progressive Christian preaching and Bible teaching with Christopher Rodkey, author, professor, activist, and pastor. Dr. Rodkey preaches most Sundays at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, PA (www.stpaulsdallastown.org). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dangerouschristianity/support
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Sermon on Mark 1, preached at St. Paul's UCC, Dallastown, PA, Feb. 26, 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dangerouschristianity/support
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Love Others as a Reflection of God's Grace: A sermon on abortion (7/3/22)
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34:06Sermon grappling with the overturning of Roe v. Wade, preached on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at St. Paul's UCC, Dallastown, PA.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dangerouschristianity/support
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Palm Sunday sermon, 2022.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dangerouschristianity/support
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076: Dietrich Bonhoeffer Discussion (April 9, 2022)
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1:11:11Chris Rodkey has an informal discussion about the theology of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, his origins, and legacy, with drop-in guests David Carnish and Burke Gerstenschlager. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of…
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075: The First Skyscraper: The Tower of Babel (Genesis 11)
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20:21The podcast returns with a recent sermon (1/30/22) on the Tower of Babel. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open…
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074: God is Not Binary: Transgender Day of Remembrance 2021
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20:57Recording of Transgender Day of Remembrance worship service, broadcast 5 PM on November 20, 2021. The sermon is "God is Not Binary." Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania.…
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073: World Philosophy Day 2021 Conversation with J. L. Pearl
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1:30:07A conversation about faith and philosophy, Nietzsche, Object Oriented Ontology, Plato, Methodism, and Phenomenology with Dr. J. L. Pearl of Pittsburgh. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallas…
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072: If These Stones Could Shout (Luke 16:28-44)
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20:04Recorded from Church in the Cloud, Palm Sunday, March 26, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affir…
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Recorded from Church in the Cloud, March, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressiv…
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Recorded from Church in the Cloud, March, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressiv…
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069: An Appeal to St. Expeditus (Luke 14:1-6)
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17:25Recorded from Church in the Cloud, March, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progressiv…
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068: Descending into Armageddon (Luke 9, The Transfiguration, part 2)
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24:02Recorded from Church in the Cloud, February, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progres…
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067: Take up the Cross (Luke 9, Transfiguration, part 1)
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17:14Recorded from Church in the Cloud, February, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progres…
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Recorded from Church in the Cloud, February, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progres…
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Recorded from Church in the Cloud, January, 2021. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progress…
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064: Justice, Love, and Peace (2020 Election)
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13:24Recorded from Church in the Cloud, November 8, 2020, after the 2020 U. S. presidential election. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ,…
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Recorded from Church in the Cloud, October 23, 2020 Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progre…
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Easter Sunday 2021--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dangerouschristianity/support
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062: Why Do You Not Judge for Yourselves What is Right? (Luke 12:57-59)
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14:45Recorded from Church in the Cloud, October 18, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, progr…
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061: Transgender Day of Visibility, Interview with Katherine Apostolacus
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59:59Dr. Rodkey interviews friend Katherine Apostolacus in observance of Transgender Day of Visibility. Katherine is a graduate student at Villanova University whose scholarly work focuses upon Christian mysticism. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, …
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060: Jesus is My Comfort Animal (Luke 12:49-56)
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21:32Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 26, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, pro…
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059: Are You Possessed by Your Possessions? (Luke 12:13-34)
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17:22Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 19, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, pro…
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058: Sounds like the Devil, but it's Not (Luke 12:1-12)
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18:15Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 11, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, pro…
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057: "Did Jesus Wash His Hands?" (Luke 11:33-54)
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20:14Recorded from Church in the Cloud, September 6, 2020. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Dallastown, is an Open and Affirming, prog…
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056: One Year of the Pandemic (Acts 1:6-11), 3/14/21
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13:10The sermon from St. Paul's UCC's worship service on March 14, 2021, observing one year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bible reading is Acts 1:6-11. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown,…
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055: "When Politicians Worship Satan" (Matt. 12), 1/10/21
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25:20The sermon from St. Paul's UCC's worship service on Jan. 10, 2021, Epiphany, following the rioting in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021. The Bible reading is Matthew 12:22-32. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United C…
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054: "The Christmas Dragon" (Rev. 12), 12/24/20
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16:20The sermon from St. Paul's UCC's late Christmas Eve worship service. The reading is based on Revelation 12. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, theologian and author of several books, and pastor of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania. St. Paul's United Church…
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053: "What's Your Sign?" (Luke 11:14-36), 8/30/20
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18:18This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 30, 2020. The sermon is titled "What's Your Sign?" The reading is Luke 11:14-36. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodkey, t…
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052: "Focus on What Matters" (Luke 10:38-42), 8/23/20
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14:13This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 23, 2020. The sermon is titled "Focus on What Matters." The reading is Luke 10:38-42. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher Rodk…
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051: "The Good Samaritan" (Luke 10:24-37), 8/16/20
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23:30This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 16, 2020. The sermon is titled "The Good Samaritan" The reading is Luke 10:24-37. This week also recognized a memorial for Florence Nightingale. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast f…
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050: "Declaring Themselves Gods" (Luke 9:43-10:24), 8/10/20
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24:23This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 9, 2020 The sermon is titled "Declaring Themselves Gods." The reading is Luke 9:43b-10:24. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christopher…
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049: "Not the Answer, but the Process" (Luke 9:10-20), Church in the Cloud 8/2/20
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13:25This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on August 2, 2020 The sermon is titled "Not the Answer, but the Process." The reading is Luke 9:10-20. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and ministry of Dr. Christoph…
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048: COVID-19 Statistics, Analysis, and Interpretation with Alanna Bortolin
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55:03This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a special interview with Alanna Bortolin, who has been posting on social media detailed COVID-19 statistics for York County, PA, during the ongoing pandemic. She takes the mystery out of the numbers and explains what the numbers tell us in a fascinating conversation. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast feat…
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047: Church in the Cloud, 7/26/20, "In Snaky Weather" (Luke 9:1-9)
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20:00This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on July 26, 2020. The sermon is titled "In Snaky Weather." The reading is Luke 9:1-9, on Jesus' dress code and Herod Antipas' response. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preach…
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046: Church in the Cloud, 7/19/20, "Life Beyond Purity" (Luke 8:40-56)
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20:18This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on July 19, 2020. The sermon is titled "Life Beyond Purity." The reading is Luke 8:40-56, the story of Jesus walking with Jarius. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching an…
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045: Church in the Cloud, 7/12/20, "We are Legion" (Luke 8:26-39)
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21:15This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on July 12, 2020. The sermon is titled "We Are Legion." The reading is Luke 8:26-38, the casting of demons into the swineherd. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the preaching and m…
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044: Church in the Cloud, 7/5/20, "Not All Faith is Courageous" (Luke 8:19-25)
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14:41This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on July 5, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Not All Faith is Courageous." The reading is Luke 8:19-25, the story of Jesus calming the storm. Dang…
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043: Church in the Cloud, 6/28/20, "That's the Dirt!" (Luke 8:1-18)
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26:30This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on June 28, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "That's the Dirt!" The reading is Luke 8:1-15, on the parable of the sower, and the following episode…
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042: Church in the Cloud, 6/21/20, "What are You Grieving?" (Luke 7:36-50)
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33:52This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on June 21, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "What are You Grieving?" The reading is Luke 7:36-50. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring t…
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041: Church in the Cloud, Trinity Sunday, 6/7/20, "Over 7.6 Billion Served" (Luke 7:18-35)
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27:24This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on Trinity Sunday, June 7, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Over 7.6 Billion Served," based upon Luke 7:18-35. Dangerous Christianity is a podcas…
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040: Church in the Cloud, Pentecost, 5/31/20, "More Light and Truth" (Acts 2:1-15)
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16:29This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on Pentecost Sunday, May 31, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "More Light and Truth," based upon Matthew 5:3-12 and Acts 2:1-15. Dangerous Christi…
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039: Church in the Cloud, 5/24/20, "Lord of the Volcanoes" (Luke 7:1-10)
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27:37This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on The Seventh Sunday of Easter, Ascension Sunday, May 24, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Lord of the Volcanoes," based upon Psalm 97 and Luke …
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038: Church in the Cloud, Mother's Day, 5/10/20, "Eshet Chayil, The Valorous Woman" (Proverbs 31)
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30:57This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on The Fifth Sunday of Easter, Mother's Day, May 10, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Eshet Chayil, The Valorous Woman," based upon Psalm 42 and …
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037: Church in the Cloud, 5/3/20, "When Eagles Cry" (Rev. 8:1-13, 9:15-21)
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27:38This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on The Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 3, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "When Eagles Cry," based upon Romans 8:18-25 and Revelation 8:1-13, 9:15-2…
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036: Church in the Cloud, 4/26/20, "O Breath: Breathe" (Ezekiel 37:1-14)
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23:23This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on The Third Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "O Breath: Breathe," based upon Ezekiel 37:1-14, the vision of the dry b…
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035: Church in the Cloud, 4/19/20: "Say Hello to My Little Friend" (John 20:19-25).
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27:21This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on The Second Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Say Hello to My Little Friend," based upon John 20:19-25. The service …
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034: Coronavirus Easter, Church in the Cloud, 4/12/20, "Believe, Act, Do" (John 20:1-18)
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48:14This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "Believe, Act, Do," based upon John 20:1-18. The service also includes a prayer from …
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This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording of the Bonhoeffer Chrism Mass, broadcast on the 75th Anniversary of the execution of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The liturgy is based upon Dr. Rodkey's new book, The Bonhoeffer Chrism Mass, published earlier this year. Click here (cheaper) or here (Amazon) to purchase. Dangerous Christianity is a …
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032: Church in the Cloud, 4/5/20, "If These Stones Could Shout Out" (Luke 19:28-44)
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35:38This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on Palm Sunday, April 5, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "If These Stones Could Shout Out," based upon Luke 19:28-44 We had a problem recording t…
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031: Church in the Cloud, 3/29/20, "The Capsized Ark" (Gen. 7:1-20)
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12:27This episode of Dangerous Christianity is a live recording from St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Dallastown, Pennsylvania, holding "Church in the Cloud" on March 29, 2020, as our facility is closed for the COVID19 pandemic. The sermon is titled "The Capsized Ark," based upon Genesis 7:1-20. Dangerous Christianity is a podcast featuring the pre…
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