Understanding Church
Understanding Church is an evolution of the Bethlehem Backchat podcast. We talk about life in the quirky community known as the Christian church. Special guests are featured to add topic specific depth to the conversation. We are a caring and compassionate platform for all, and an avenue through which we can truly "understand church" and all that term implies. Welcome!
Understanding Church
Latest Episodes
Understanding Advent
In this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and Pastor Wendy Farone discuss the season in the church year prior to Christmas and the birth of Christ, called Advent. The discussion surrounds the significance of these 4 weeks and how we can gain a deeper e...
Pastor Wendy Visits Luther in Germany
In this episode, Pastor Wendy Farone is joined by our Tour Host, Ryan Fitch, Associate Director and Camp Pastor at Lutherlyn, and Thomas Plinninger, our Luther Tours guide throughout Germany. Our conversation surrounds what we experienced on ou...
Where is the Kingdom of Heaven?
Is the Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of God, a place? A concept? A noun or a verb? In this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and Pastor Wendy Farone bring light to the meaning of these terms and how they are fully realized in this kingdom. How does un...
