Centrally Speaking
“Centrally Speaking” is a podcast from the Central Schwenkfelder Church and speaks about issues that would be of interest to our society. In particular it addresses how a Christian worldview intersects with western secular culture. In the spirit of the church's founder, we take the perspective of "the Middle Way," which is in agreement with the historic Christian church.
Podcasting since 2020 • 65 episodes
Centrally Speaking
Latest Episodes
Christian Conversion, Dramatic and Ordinary
Why are some conversions to Christianity so dramatic while others seem more ordinary? Rev. Dr. Luminița Nichols knows both types well from her experience growing up in Romania and facing persecution during Communist times, and then serving as a...
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40:34
Schwenkfelders and the Sacraments - Then and Now
The small Schwenkfelder denomination began in Silesia, Germany during the Reformation. It was particularly born out of the controversies about the Eucharist. In this podcast, we ask author Rev. Dr. Martha Kriebel about her thesis entitled S...
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34:03
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the University
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) is a viewpoint promoted by American universities that has had substantial influence. This perspective encourages greater access to university resources for those who have been restricted. It is also used fo...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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28:55
Islam and Christianity: Practical Differences
Christianity and Islam are two of the major religions in our world. How do Muslims practice their faith? How do Christians practice the faith? Are they alike? How are they different? In this podcast we ask Dr. Andrew Brunson about his time that...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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42:40
The Renovation of the Central Schwenkfelder Church: how the church building intersects with the community
Central Schwenkfelder Church has been a noted edifice in the Lansdale/Worcester, Pennsylvania community since 1951. It was originally formed by merging two smaller meeting houses in the area - Towamencin and Worcester. The building in 1951 pres...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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30:09
