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Kindred PodcastEaster Sunday 2025 - The Mosaic of Good News with Kristine CaligerIn this Easter message, Kristine Caliger explores the multifaceted nature of the gospel—not as a single answer or formula, but as a mosaic of stories and perspectives. Drawing from parables, scripture, and the writings of Rachel Held Evans and Paul, she weaves a compelling vision of Jesus as both radically generous and courageously just. This episode invites us to embrace the tension in our stories, trust in the harmony of our diversity, and find unity in love, justice, and grace.Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada. We are a 501c3 no...
2025-04-2127 minKindred PodcastChristmas 2024 - Kristine CaligerIn this heartfelt Christmas message, Kristine Caliger shares a deeply personal reflection on faith, doubt, and hope amidst life’s challenges. Recorded in the midst of a family health crisis, Kristine invites listeners to consider the meaning of a "mustard seed faith"—a faith that is small but steadfast, pure, and powerful. Through honest storytelling and biblical insights, this episode explores how the Christmas story mirrors our own experiences of holding onto hope in difficult seasons. Join us as we reflect on what it means to embrace faith in the here and now.Kindred Church is a Chri...
2024-12-2624 minKindred PodcastMutual Mentors: Learning from each other - Keystone Moments - Kristine CaligerIn this episode, Kristine Caliger shares the keystone moments in her faith journey that led to profound awakenings. She reflects on the people who inspired her along the way and discusses her spiritual evolution as she reflects upon her ministry training and the challenges she faced finding a place within her inherited tradition to be her authentic self. Kristine's shares stories about finding God at every stage of her spiritual journey; and how those experiences shaped the robust beliefs that now guide her in navigating the complexities of the world.Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering...
2024-06-1635 min
Cheri Hill ShowMichale J. Stewart & Kristine Caliger, Guinn CenterData Driven. Independent. Non-Partisan. The Kenny Guinn Center for Policy Priorities is the only statewide nonprofit, nonpartisan policy research center addressing key challenges faced by policymakers and all Nevadans. Joining Cheri today is Kristine Caliger, Assistant Director and Michael Stewart, Research Director at the Guinn Center. Founded in 2014 by a group of Nevadans who sought to advance new policy choices based on sound research, sensible and pragmatic thinking, and bold ideas, the Guinn Center is named after the late Governor Kenny Guinn. Governor Guinn was a dynamic force for good in Nevada whose legacy of bipartisan problem-solving continues to inspire...
2024-06-1425 min
Ballot Battleground: NevadaWhat is Question 3? Explaining open primaries and ranked choice voting with the Guinn CenterQuestion 3, which will be on the November ballot in Nevada, would make drastic changes to our electoral system, implementing two proposed reforms — open primaries and ranked-choice voting. If it were to pass again (after already passing in 2022), it would put those changes in the Nevada Constitution. Supporters say it would upend the two-party system as we know it but opponents worry it could lead to even more confusion. Before we explore the arguments for and against, we brought in the Guinn Center, Nevada's nonpartisan policy research center. The think tank just released a report explaining Question 3 and asking where Ne...
2024-03-2733 minKindred PodcastWhy are we LGBTQ+ Affirming? Pt.1 - Kristine Caliger & Michael MumfordIn this discussion series, we explore why Kindred Church is an LGBTQ+ affirming community. We'll discuss some of the biblical passages as well as our personal stories of change. This discussion features Pastor Kristine and Pastor Mike talking about their personal experiences as they deconstructed their previously held beliefs around gender and sexuality. Kindred Church is a Christian community gathering in Reno, Nevada. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. If you believe in the ministry of Kindred Church and would like to support our efforts, visit kindredchurchreno.com/donate to make a contribution. I...
2023-01-0830 min