Get out your knife and fork, tie that napkin around your neck and tuck into this sumptuous feast of an episode. Enjoy some Peppermint talk, a bunch of Christmas favorites and the annual Christmas Quiz - numbers edition!Thanks to the Reverend D

66: Listening for God (Silence & Peace)

Dec 1st, 2022 36m 52s

In our third and final conversation about Frederick Buechner’s The Remarkable Ordinary, Aaron, Matt and Jana discuss Chapters 7-8.They talk about the challenge of engaging the world and the ways that is fueled for Buechner by his own experienc

65: Listening for God (Our Story)

Nov 23rd, 2022 38m 40s

In our second conversation about Frederick Buechner’s The Remarkable Ordinary, Aaron, Matt and Jana discuss Chapters 3-6.They talk about the ways Buechner highlights story as the key part of our faith, the ways that major events in our lives a

64: Listening for God (Paying Attention)

Nov 17th, 2022 38m 39s

In our first conversation about Frederick Buechner’s The Remarkable Ordinary, Aaron and Matt are joined by Jana Dykhuis to explore Chapters 1 and 2.They talk about Buechner’s unique style, why he opens his book with a discussion of art as a me

Next Season...Coming Soon

Nov 10th, 2022 4m 58s

We know you've been clamoring for some more Curious Church Podcast and it's right around the corner. This next season, we'll be exploring the theme of "Listening for God" as we enter in conversation with Frederick Buechner's work The Remarkable

63: Summer Curiosities

Jul 28th, 2022 46m 39s

In this episode, we relax (some might say too much) and welcome Amy Langle on to join us for a discussion of road trips vs. flights, some summer likes and some rousing debates around summer-themed "Would You Rather" questions.It's fun, silly,

62: Why Was I Baptized? (One Baptism)

Jun 14th, 2022 43m 11s

In this episode, we continue our conversation about baptism with Dr. Libby Backfish and the Reverend Dr. Kevin Adams as we explore Chapter 12, “One Baptism,” from Kevin’s book Living Under Water.This episode explores the ways baptism welcomes

61: Why Was I Baptized? (Identity Politics)

May 19th, 2022 47m 9s

In this episode, we talk baptism once more as the Reverend Dr. Kevin Adams returns to discuss Chapter 7, “Identity Politics”, from his book Living Under Water. This episode explores the tensions between the pitfalls of nationalism and a baptize

60: Why Was I Baptized? (Renouncing Evil)

Mar 31st, 2022 36m 59s

In this episode, the Reverend Dr. Kevin Adams returns to discuss the fourth chapter of his book Living Under Water titled “Renouncing Evil.” They discuss why the devil is part of the baptismal liturgy, the ways that baptism reminds us of the pe

59: Why Was I Baptized? (Baptism as Script)

Feb 25th, 2022 46m 11s

In this episode, the Reverend Dr. Kevin Adams joins Aaron and Matt to discuss the first chapter of his book Living Under Water titled "The Script." They talk about baptism as a script, what it means to move beyond the idea of baptism as one-tim

Coming Soon...

Feb 9th, 2022 4m 9s

Matt and Aaron talk about what they're going to be exploring (along with the Reverend Dr. Kevin Adams) this Spring as they look at his new book Living Under Water: Baptism as a Way to Life.Join us in reading the book and check out Chapter 1 so

58: A Very (x5) Curious Christmas

Dec 15th, 2021 51m 24s

It is Curious Church’s almost-annual Christmas episode as we ring in the season with Our List and the very traditional Curious Christmas Quiz. There’s very little that’s serious in this feast of an episode, so sit back, grab a mug of hot cocoa

57: Where Do We Go From Here? (Hope)

Nov 30th, 2021 49m 35s

In this episode, the Reverend Dr. Kevin Adams joins Aaron and Matt to explore what it means to hope in a season where the goal posts seem to be endlessly shifting. They discuss the difference between hope and optimism, the relationship between

56: Where Do We Go From Here? (Online Worship)

Oct 28th, 2021 49m 12s

Dr. Libby Backfish joins Aaron and Matt for a conversation about online worship. You’ll hear honest wrestling with honoring the good and the gift of technology while also trying to process the compelling need for us to gather together in-person

55: Where Do We Go From Here? (Community)

Sep 30th, 2021 46m 40s

In this episode, Kyu joins Matt and Aaron to talk about community and its various dimensions. They talk about the ways that even during a pandemic, community deepens through people sharing more openly, and through shared experiences and touchst

54: Where Do We Go From Here? (Challenges)

Aug 31st, 2021 50m 30s

Aaron and Matt begin exploring our question for the Fall by discussing what it means to honestly name the pandemic season as a loss and how grieving those losses can help shape us. They discuss the loneliness of the season, some concrete losses

53: A Curious Summer Road Trip

Jun 24th, 2021 48m 24s

Hop in the car, buckle up and join us for some road trip games, some beef on the grill and a preview of the Fall. Plus, Matt and Aaron are joined by a couple of hitchhikers along the way!

52: Curious About Sincerity in Worship

Sep 22nd, 2020 52m

Rev. Dr. Kevin Adams joins the podcast to talk about his book, The Gospel in a Handshake, and how we might think about sincerity in worship. Plus, Matt brings a list from the early days of parenthood.

51: Curious About Sabbathing in Place

Aug 26th, 2020 53m 41s

First-time guest Madi Trivits joins Curious Church to talk about what Sabbath looks like in a unique season of isolation. Plus, the return of "What's Your Beef?"

50: Live from Two Closets - Curious Church Podcast

Jun 3rd, 2020 45m 20s

Matt and Aaron check in with each other and reflect on this unique season and its challenges. Plus, I like it.

49: Curious About Tensions in Calling

Jan 21st, 2020 51m 59s

Rachel Timms joins the Curious Church Podcast to share her story and explore the tensions we may experience in our calling, when things don't look quite as we anticipate. Plus, "I Like It." For links and resources, see...

48: A Very (x4) Curious Christmas

Dec 19th, 2019 39m 41s

Jillayne Antoon and Rachel Timms join Aaron and Matt for a special feast of an episode. For links and resources, see facebook.com/curiouschurch.

47: Curious About Faith and the Creeds

Dec 12th, 2019 1h 7m

Rev. Dr. Mark Moore joins Aaron and Matt to talk about the place of the creeds in our faith and why what we believe matters.Plus: A List from Matt.For links and resources, see facebook.com/curiouschurch.

46: Curious about Faith and Doubt

Nov 21st, 2019 1h 4m

Aaron, Matt and Kyu explore doubting and its role in the life of faith. Can you have faith without doubt? Is doubt a sign of weak faith? Or is something else going on?Plus: I Like It!For links and resources, see facebook.com/curiouschurch.

45: Curious About Faith and Trust

Oct 30th, 2019 48m 23s

Aaron and Matt (and some "guests in absentia") talk about faith, the different ways that we use the word, and the difference between knowledge and belief. Segment: "Curious Creation."For links and resources, see facebook.com/curiouschurch.