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Cafeteria Christian#329 Seven Deadly Sins, pt. 2Emmy and Natalia finally come back to wrap up the seven deadly sins with wrath, envy, and pride. Also included, Natalia's rant about Psalm 46 and when cherry-picking goes wrong. Links: Substack article about not being able to maintain the moral high ground: https://open.substack.com/pub/elisedenbasco/p/on-white-covid-cautious-queers?r=3g6zg&utm_medium=ios Natalia's uplift: https://nataliaterfa.substack.com/ Support us! www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2025-09-091h 01Cafeteria Christian#306 The Beatitudes (Emmy & Natalia's Bible Corner)Emmy and Natalia take some time to talk about a newly controversial topic: The Bible. Hahahahaha obviously this isn't new, but we thought we'd start with a set of familiar verses to dig into for our return to reclaiming the Bible for good. Notes: Spencer LaJoy - Plowshare Prayer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHQ9FoQC3BI www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2025-02-241h 01Cafeteria Christian#304 A Few Things That Are HelpingEmmy and Natalia talk about the different large and small ways they are trying to survive and manage their mental, physical, and spiritual health during this new era. Links: Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer: https://www.wordwoman.com/a-daily-dose-of-poetry/ Natalia's Weekly Uplift: https://www.nataliaterfa.com/uplift www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2025-02-1057 minCafeteria Christian#295 Women of FireEmmy and Natalia decide to open the Bible to the book of Judges to see what wisdom for today might be found in these not-so-modern stories. Links: www.facebook.com/groups/cafeteriachristian www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Melissa Florer Bixler: https://substack.com/home/post/p-151371020
2024-11-181h 03Cafeteria Christian#294 A Snack and a NapEmmy and Natalia try to gather their thoughts and their feelings around the election results and talk through what they are doing with all their thoughts and feelings at this time - without trying to explain what happened or pretending to have answers. Links: https://churchanew.org/brueggemann/beyond-a-fetal-position www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-11-111h 02Cafeteria Christian#283 Meditations for Election AnxietyEmmy and Natalia read some poetry and Scripture and blessings to help us all through this chaotic and overwhelming and anxious time. Because we all need it, whenever we need it. Support the show and what we do here: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Resources from today's episode: "Blessing in the Chaos" from The Cure for Sorrow - by Jan Richardson First Nations Version: https://firstnationsversion.com/book/first-nations-version/ Romans 8: 31-39 Lamentations 3: 19-30, 49-57 Luke 6, Matthew 5 John 18:33-38 Book...
2024-11-0450 minCafeteria Christian#292 SalvationEmmy and Natalia tackle a listener question about the complicated topic of salvation. Who has it? Does everyone get it? Can we lose it? SO many questions… so buckle up! Support the show: http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-10-281h 05Cafeteria Christian#291 Parenting, Pandemic Life, and Praise Music with Emmy's Bestie CatherineWhile Natalia is galavanting in Paris, Emmy brings on her longtime bestie Catherine to talk about vocation, parenting a leukemia patient during a pandemic, the lack of good contemporary music in ELCA churches, and how grace shows up in everyday life. Support the show: http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-10-211h 18Cafeteria Christian#290 The Mary We Forgot, with Dr Jennifer Powell McNuttNatalia welcomes professor and author Jennifer Powell McNutt to talk about her new book and to talk (*GUSH*) about Mary Magdalene and why she is awesome. Links: Jennifer's book: http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-mary-we-forgot/417641 Jennifer's Substack: https://jenniferpowellmcnutt.substack.com/ Holly Carey's book: https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802879158/women-who-do/ Socials: @jpowellmcnutt on most of the things
2024-10-1645 minCafeteria Christian#289 Satanic Panic, the devil, and HalloweenEmmy and Natalia talk about what Christians are mad about now (spoiler: it's Halloween). What's the history, why is it not about the devil at all? And how does this kind of moral panic happen anyway? www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian You're Wrong About - Satanic Panic https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-satanic-panic/id1380008439?i=1000465289932 CC 243 - Witchy Season https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/243-the-witchy-season/id1422007489?i=1000630680657
2024-10-071h 04Cafeteria Christian#288 DiscernmentEmmy and Natalia answer another very timely listener question about the pastoral call process and how it works and how you know it's right or not right. Support the show! http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Matthew's Book!: https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9781506497044/The-End-Is-the-Beginning
2024-09-3042 minCafeteria Christian#287 Why Is Confirmation?Emmy and Natalia continue their journey through the sacraments with the Rite of Confirmation. Is it a sacrament or a ritual? Why do we do it? Do we have to do it? Are we more or less holy depending on our confirmation status? So many good questions to dig into. www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-09-241h 04Cafeteria Christian#286 "I Am Me" - Tell Us MoreEmmy and Natalia answer a listener question about what it means that we're all loved the way we are and how our lives are supposed to be for a "purpose." What purpose? Is that really true? Or is it just a holdover from some toxic early 2000s theology? www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-09-1659 minCafeteria Christian#285 Is Confession "good for the soul"?Emmy and Natalia keep the sacramental conversation going with confession - what is it and do we need and why do we do it and does it even matter if it's not officially a sacrament for everyone? Patreon: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-09-091h 02Cafeteria Christian#284 Does God Still Anoint People?Emmy and Natalia do a little more sacramental conversation and then move into a current topic of political anointing. Does God anoint candidates? How do we talk to people who believe certain people are anointed for a particular political position and others are not? www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-09-021h 02Cafeteria Christian#283 BaptismEmmy and Natalia continue the conversation from open tables and communion last week into talking about baptism this week. What's it for? Do we need it? What's the right way? We don't have all the answers, but we do have some opinions! http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-08-2650 minCafeteria Christian#282 Open TablesEmmy and Natalia answer a listener question about communion - what it's for, who it's for, and why we do it. We also get introduce a new segment called "What are Christians mad about this week" and Emmy gives us another fun fact in Christian history. Links and Notes: Books talked about in this episode: "Eat This Bread" by Sara Miles, "Searching for Sunday" by Rachel Held Evans www.facebook.com/groups/cafeteriachristian www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-08-191h 03Cafeteria Christian#281 We're Back Baby!Emmy and Natalia are back after our long time apart and we do our best to catch up on the latest news and what we're up to and why Christians are mad about so many things right now. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-08-1249 minCafeteria Christian#219 We Don't Talk About Mary (No No No)Natalia finally takes Emmy (and all of us) to school about Mary Magdalene and why she is awesome. (AND why we should all love her as much as Natalia does.) Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: https://www.elizabethschrader.com/about-7 Lecture: https://youtu.be/_b3Y3cJ0Ic8 Book: Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson "All the Marys" Sermon by Diana Butler Bass: https://dianabutlerbass.com/wp-content/uploads/All-the-Marys-Sermon.pdf
2024-08-051h 04Cafeteria Christian#94 Nora's Bible Corner - Amos 5 EditionNora opens her Bible and tackles some verses given to her by Natalia, and then Natalia reacts to it. Digressions include Amos cookies, and noisy children. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find other shows on the network at http://alterguild.org
2024-07-2956 minCafeteria Christian#144 Kate Bowler and No Cure for Being HumanEmmy and Natalia welcome Kate Bowler to talk about life and faith and hard things and hope in the midst of uncertainty. We laugh, we cry, we solve all the things! Order Kate's new book today: No Cure for Being Human. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-07-221h 11Cafeteria Christian#280 "Shield the Joyous" with Rev LizzieNatalia welcomes episcopal priest and tiktok reverend Lizzie McManus-Dail to talk about second-wave deconstruction, internet theologians, and why joy is at the core of everything. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Follow Lizzie: rev.lizzie on all the things Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin Texas: https://www.jubileeatx.org/ Lizzie's podcast: And Also With You - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/and-also-with-you/ Pre-order Lizzie's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593850874?psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&ref_=chk_typ_imgToDp
2024-07-011h 02Cafeteria Christian#279 The Body Stories w/ Ellie RoscherNatalia welcomes back Ellie Roscher to talk about body stories and why it matters for us to learn our own and not just why but also HOW. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Ellie's website: www.ellieroscher.com Ellie's online community: www.plumwellness.com Previous Episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/239-tiny-things-and-holy-ground/id1422007489?i=1000627457949 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/embodiment-as-a-spiritual-practice/id1422007489?i=1000603083063 Embodied Path Part 1 : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-embodied-path-w-ellie-roscher-pt-1/id1422007489?i=1000586974702 Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...
2024-06-241h 03Cafeteria Christian#278 S is for ShipwreckNatalia shares a chapter from "A is for Alabaster" from Dr Anna Carter Florence, reflecting on a lesser known scripture story from a new perspective. www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-06-2029 minCafeteria Christian#277 What's On Our Tray (sorry Jesse) w/Jesse RossNatalia and Jesse talk about some of the things on their minds with graduation season, education, teachers, and then move into a conversation about rest and sabbath, cults, and community. We cover a lot of ground, because our trays are full! (again, sorry Jesse) Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Event for MN Cafeterians - Faith on the Rocks: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/GWvF9cLZPvrNcsbH/
2024-06-101h 02Cafeteria Christian#276 The Bronze Medal Life: Summer Edition - w/Colleen LindstromNatalia welcomes back Colleen Lindstrom to talk about summer stress and how it is somehow busier and why that's not always better. What if we did less? What if we stopped going for the gold and didn't seize every day this summer? Colleen info: www.bronzemedallife.com Link to previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/249-the-bronze-medal-life-w-colleen-lindstorm/id1422007489?i=1000635475829
2024-06-0352 minCafeteria Christian#275 Moral Injury and the Church - with Aaron FullerNatalia welcomes Pastor Aaron Fuller all the way from Bratislava Slovakia to talk about moral injury and why it might be the key to understanding why we are the way we are, and what to do about it. http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: https://wrestlinginspiredfaith.blog/ Books Aaron Recommended: Truth and Repair, by Judith Herman If I Betray These Words, by Wendy Dean
2024-05-2759 minCafeteria Christian#274 Art is a Catalyst w/ Joe DavisNatalia welcomes spoken word poet, creator, and author Joe Davis to talk about art, creativity, and why it matters to reconnect to the inner creative force within all of us. Joe's info: www.joedavispoetry.com New Book: Unearthing Us - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unearthing-us-joe-davis/1145510356?ean=9781506499994 Join the Practice: https://www.joedavispoetry.com/product-page/finding-your-freedom-practice-holistic-wellness-through-the-arts
2024-05-2051 minCafeteria Christian#273 The Exvangelicals w/guest Sarah McCammonNatalia welcomes author and NPR Political Correspondent Sarah McCammon to talk about her new book "The Exvangelicals, Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church." Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahmccammon_journalist/ Substack: https://sarahmccammon.substack.com/ www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-05-1354 minCafeteria Christian#272 A Grab Bag of Microaggressions w/Jesse RossWe welcome back Mr Jesse Ross to the pod! Yey! Jesse and Natalia do a bit of catching up and then go down a rabbit hole of microagressions and how we respond and what systems want us to do and what is our work to do. Notes: Want more Jesse? mrjesseross.com Insta: mrjross Linked in: Jesse Ross Kamala and Drew video: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotspotmedia/video/7363420275884543275 www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-05-0653 minCafeteria Christian#271 Voices of Persistence (on not giving up on the Bible)Last week Natalia and producer Matthew led an event called Renew and wanted to share a part of it with you all. On Sunday evening, April 21, we gathered 6 incredible speakers to share their thoughts on why they haven't quite given up on the Bible, at least not yet. We decided to share 3 of the 6 with you this week. So here you have Joe Davis, Matthew Ian Fleming, and Dr. Anna Carter Florence, sharing from their own voices of persistence. Notes: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian www.churchanew/renew
2024-04-2934 minCafeteria Christian#270 Ask Us Anything w/ Meta Herrick CarlsonNatalia welcomes friend of the pod friend of God Meta Herrick Carlson to answer some wide ranging "Ask Us Anything" questions submitted by listeners! Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian www.metaherrickcarlson.com
2024-04-241h 07Cafeteria Christian#269 The End is the Beginning - with Matthew Ian FlemingEmmy and Natalia welcome our favorite producer Matthew to talk about his new book and the book of Revelation and why we all have unlearning/learning to do and sure it's a scary book of the Bible but not for the reasons we think. Links: Pre-Order Matthew's book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-end-is-the-beginning-matthew-ian-fleming/1144500240 Renew Event in Minneapolis: https://churchanew.org/voices www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-04-151h 05Cafeteria Christian#268 Does God Have Favorites?Emmy and Natalia tackle a listener question about whether or not God picks favorites, and why we like to think this way, particularly in the face of difficult things. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian www.facebook.com/groups/cafeteriachristian
2024-04-081h 01Cafeteria Christian#266 Atonement Theories (CC Style)Emmy and Natalia tackle a listener request to talk through Atonement Theories (with a CC flair) which feels particularly relevant as we're in Holy Week. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Wikipedia page to do more digging on theories: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Atonement_in_Christianity Instagram for Parenting through faith: https://www.instagram.com/meredithannemiller/
2024-03-261h 07Cafeteria Christian#265 Holy Week & Anti-SemitismEmmy and Natalia talk about the challenges of Holy Week with our Jewish siblings - In this fraught and tender time, how can we go through Holy Week with the intention of honoring our neighbors faith and doing no harm? Links - www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Video about the Trinity and St Patrick: https://youtu.be/KQLfgaUoQCw?si=_p-j__Pv3sXRMpBY
2024-03-1853 minCafeteria Christian#264 Actually, Not All Are WelcomeEmmy and Natalia talk about the "big tent" ideology that is prevalent in so many churches and why it might not be as good as we think it is to say "all are welcome." Support the show at: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-03-121h 05Cafeteria Christian#263 Biblical InconsistenciesEmmy and Natalia tackle a listener question about what to do when the Bible contradicts itself, and why there are four Gospels but one Jesus. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Emmy teaching at St John's in Lakeville MN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYxdPUiURE8&list=PLkvWuOAW_KuQaEWbITdBF56T2RMcEg6Ce&index=4
2024-03-041h 00Cafeteria Christian#262 Theocracy Grab BagNatalia and Emmy tackle two news stories from the last week and what they have to say about our faith in public life and politics. It's a longer episode, but both stories deserve the time and conversation. We hope you'll continue talking with us about it in our facebook group or instagram. Also, note that this episode refers to infertility, IVF, abortion, and suicide, so if any of those topics are tender for you - please do what you need to do to care for yourself and your well-being. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-02-261h 20Cafeteria Christian#261 "My Kingdom is Not of This World" - on Christian Nationalism, w/Angela DenkerNatalia welcomes returning guest and friend of the pod Angela Denker. Angela is an author, pastor, and speaker with expertise in the area of "maga Christianity" and white Christian nationalism. As nationalism makes its way to a bigger platform during this election year, Angela helps us understand what it is we should listen for and speak against. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Angela's website: https://www.angeladenker.com/ Angela's substack: https://angeladenker.substack.com/ Rob Reiner Movie: Angela's Recommended follow list: Jemar Tisby - https://jemartisby.com/...
2024-02-1952 minCafeteria Christian#260 Giving Up Perfectionism for Lent (repost)Emmy and Natalia talk about Lent, why we love the sad season, but also why it has been a challenge for us to love it in the past. Suppor the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-02-1359 minCafeteria Christian#258 Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth? (No.)Episode 258 Post Date: February 5 Title: Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth? (no) Emmy and Natalia talk about the Bible, and why it can be fraught but why it's worth it to do the work to not just read but understand it. Links: www.queergrace.com www.myjewishlearning.com Live Show! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafeteria-christian-podcast-live-show-tickets-779779440297?aff=oddtdtcreator
2024-02-0557 minCafeteria Christian#257 Without PrefaceEmmy and Natalia begin to tackle a few listener questions about the big C Church and Lutherans and "nones" and why calling churches non-denominational and post-denominational both miss the mark. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Live Show Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafeteria-christian-podcast-live-show-tickets-779779440297?aff=oddtdtcreator An Altar In The World - CC Book Club Signup: https://forms.gle/2uAvnb5Jcyuo6dp57 Renew (April 21 event): https://churchanew.org/renew2024
2024-01-301h 10Cafeteria Christian#256 What does it mean to have a "call"?Emmy and Natalia talk about call stories in the Bible and why being "called" might not mean what we think it means. Links: MLK Jr Christmas Sermon on Peace: https://onbeing.org/blog/martin-luther-kings-last-christmas-sermon/ Live Show Feb 8 - Ticket link Become a Patron: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2024-01-221h 00Cafeteria Christian#255 Squishy SeasonEmmy and Natalia are back after a break and talking about the pressure to be new and resolved and how it doesn't quite land for where we are right now. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Anne Helen Peterson article: https://annehelen.substack.com/p/the-right-kind-of-busy An Altar in the World Book Study Signup: https://forms.gle/2uAvnb5Jcyuo6dp57 Live Show Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafeteria-christian-podcast-live-show-tickets-779779440297?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
2024-01-1655 minCafeteria Christian#254 A Very Merry Messy Swiftie Honest ChristmasEmmy and Natalia tell the Christmas story in three ways, so that you can take time to enter this story and season in the way that makes the most sense to you. Even at Christmas, you can always take what you like and leave the rest. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian The Daily Taylor Swift Episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/15/podcasts/the-daily/the-year-of-taylor-swift.html Emmy's Sermon: www.emmykegler.com/a-messy-first-christmas/ Live Show Tickets! : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cafeteria-christian-podcast-live-show-tickets-779779440297?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm...
2023-12-2554 minCafeteria Christian#253 You Can Believe Better Things w/ Janice LagataNatalia welcomes back returning guest Janice to talk about humanity and supremacy, why music is the best and worst way to feel all the things, and why it matters. Find and Follow Janice: @ godhasnotgiven on all the things, God Has Not Given podcast, Bad Words podcast, and many other creative projects. www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2023-12-191h 06Cafeteria Christian#252 December Flies AwayEmmy and Natalia talk December and holidays and feast days and eventually get to Solstice, Blue Christmas, and Longest Night. Notes: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2023-12-111h 00Cafeteria Christian#251 An Enneagram Primer with Enneagram AshtonNatalia welcomes Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober, also known as Enneagram Ashton, to talk us through an enneagram overview and also why it is such a great tool to help you know yourself and others better. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: Ashton's website: https://enneagramashton.com/ Enneagram image: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/enneagram-types Tests Ashton recommends: RHETI: https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/ Truity: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test
2023-12-0446 minCafeteria Christian#250 State of the PodEmmy and Natalia celebrate 250 episodes, and reflect on how we've changed, why we've changed, and where we see ourselves going forward. Links: Patreon: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Lapsed Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/natalia-terfa-emmy-kegler-of-cafeteria-christian/id1575313872?i=1000635527686
2023-11-2754 min
LapsedNatalia Terfa & Emmy Kegler of Cafeteria ChristianFour baptized-Catholic women walk onto a podcast…and two of them are Lutheran pastors! Listen in as Anne and Steph get alllll the Christian deets from Cafeteria Christian co-hosts Natalia Terfa and Emmy Kegler. Topics include biblical translation nerdery (the hosts are so here for this), differences and similarities between Catholicism and Lutheranism, and that time Natalia drank holy water (gasp). There’s also a #HarryPotter interlude for those who partake. Listen in…and then go check out Natalia and Emmy’s podcast!LINKShttps://www.blueletterbible.org/Special collection: https...
2023-11-211h 13Cafeteria Christian#249 The Bronze Medal Life w/ Colleen LindstormNatalia and Emmy welcome back Colleen Lindstrom to talk about striving for less and why it might be exactly what God intended. http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2023-11-2059 minCafeteria Christian#248 Calling Out or Calling In w/ Jesse RossNatalia welcomes back Mr Jesse Ross to talk about those moments when conversations turn offensive and what to say when we don't know what to say, especially as we head into the holiday season where gatherings can be fraught. Links: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian www.mrjesseross.com
2023-11-1548 minCafeteria Christian#247 Ordinary Blessings for the Christmas Season w/ Meta Herrick CarlsonEmmy and Natalia welcome back Meta to talk about her new book, to read some blessings and tell stories, and laugh together around this weird and wonderful and sometimes not so wonderful time of year. Links: Patreon - www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Hiyam: www.tabashsouvenirs.com Meta's website: www.metaherrickcarlson.com Eye on the Magi: https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Magi-Justin-Lind-Ayres/dp/B0CHKTDZHL
2023-11-0652 minCafeteria Christian#246 Mountaintops & Mission TripsEmmy and Natalia talk about God experiences, when they happen, how they happen, and what we are supposed to do with them - especially if they happened a long time ago, in a stage of faith we've left behind, or what we do if we haven't ever had one at all. Digressions include the Eras Tour, Teens Encounter Christ, and jello salad. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: Enchantment - Katherine May: https://bookshop.org/p/books/enchantment-awakening-wonder-in-an-anxious-age-katherine-may/18582677?ean=9780593329993 Join the CC Book Club (Current): https://forms.gle/Pd1st3...
2023-10-301h 11Cafeteria Christian#245 Question & Response - Israel / Palestine EditionEmmy and Natalia respond to a few listener questions about the violence and suffering in Israel and Palestine, and what our role as people of faith is in times when things feel scary and hopeless. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: "The Children Are Ours" - https://camillehernandez.substack.com/p/the-children-are-ours Talmud Sanhedrin 39b - https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/114677?lang=bi
2023-10-231h 04Cafeteria Christian#244 No Single Stories w/ Meta Herrick Carlson and Hiyam TabashEmmy and Natalia try to process the news from this week, as violence and terror in Israel and Palestine are front and center for most of us. We decided to share a conversation our dear friend and colleague and friend of the pod Meta Herrick Carlson had earlier this year with a woman we met and became friends with - Hiyam Tabash. We hope you'll listen, and we hope you'll do some learning through trusted sources and experts instead of algorithms - so we included a list of resources we trust below. Links Danger of a S...
2023-10-161h 08Cafeteria Christian#243 The Witchy SeasonEmmy and Natalia unpack some of the baggage around Halloween and where it comes from and why it matters to simply be aware of the ways we celebrate (and don't celebrate) this season. Suppport the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: Spooky season - mpr: https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2017/10/24/559502238/this-halloween-what-does-it-mean-to-call-something-spooky Michael Hobbes and Sarah Marshall: https://rottenindenmark.org/2019/10/31/halloween-re-release-urban-legends-spectacular/
2023-10-0958 minCafeteria Christian#242 Taylor Swift and the Religious InstinctNatalia welcomes back Whitney Logan to talk about psychotherapy and Jungian analytics as they relate to Taylor Swift and the Eras tour and why collective transcendent experiences matter more than ever. Links: Whitney's last CC episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cc-group-therapy-with-whitney-logan/id1422007489?i=1000577663827 Whitney's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hidden-world/id1531481438 Support the show at www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2023-10-021h 03Cafeteria Christian#241 An Evolving Faith with Sarah BesseyNatalia and Emmy welcome the lovely Sarah Bessey to talk about faith and writing and community and gathering and why it all matters. Cafeteria Christian Support through Patreon: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Sarah Bessey Links: Field Notes: https://sarahbessey.substack.com/ Essay: Someone Else's Conversion: https://sarahbessey.substack.com/p/someone-elses-deconversion-dbf Evolving Faith: https://evolvingfaith.com/conference Podcast EF Season 2: https://evolvingfaith.com/podcast/season-2
2023-09-2554 minCafeteria Christian#240 Faith is messy because people are messyEmmy and Natalia tackle a set of lectionary texts that have been misused and misunderstood long enough. How can we read an ancient text in a new age? Donate: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2023-09-181h 02Cafeteria Christian#239 Tiny Things and Holy GroundNatalia welcomes back Ellie Roscher to talk about how our habits and tiny things will change the world, if we just notice them. Donate: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Embodied Path Part 1 : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-embodied-path-w-ellie-roscher-pt-1/id1422007489?i=1000586974702 Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-embodied-path-with-ellie-roscher-part-2-embodied-church/id1422007489?i=1000590690026 Part 3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-embodied-path-with-ellie-roscher-pt-3/id1422007489?i=1000594710923 Ellie's Website: www.ellieroscher.com
2023-09-1157 minCafeteria Christian#238 Heaven and HellNatalia and Emmy tackle the theology of heaven and hell from a variety of angles and their own unique perspectives and beliefs. CW: Some discussion of sexual assualt. If that is something that you do not want to listen to for any reason, it happens in the discussion of Judith, around 24 minute mark for about two minutes. Patreon: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Join the conversation: facebook.com/groups/cafeteriachristian
2023-09-041h 08Cafeteria Christian#237 If All the World's a Stage, Are We All Performing?Emmy and Natalia tackle a grab bag of topics that are in the cultural zeitgeist and what they have to do with Jesus, faith, and life, and also why they all lead back to the idea that maybe we're just performing and not really living. Patreon: www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Anne Helen Peterson's article on BamaRushTok: https://annehelen.substack.com/p/culture-study-meets-bama-rushtok
2023-08-281h 08Cafeteria Christian#232 Why Church? Part 3 with Andrea Roske-Metcalfe, Miriam Samuelson Roberts, and Natalia TerfaOn our third offering of Why Church? we will hear from Rev. Andrea Roske-Metcalfe and Rev. Miriam Samuelson Roberts. Our host Natalia Terfa introduces each segment and will offer her own reflection this week. Settle in for two compelling visions of a church becoming. Support the podcast at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2023-07-241h 00Cafeteria Christian#231 Why Church? Part 2 with Dr. Michael Chan and Ellie RoscherOn our second installment of Why Church? we will hear from Dr. Michael Chan and Ellie Roscher. Our host Natalia Terfa introduces each installment. Settle in for two compelling visions of a church becoming. Support the podcast at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2023-07-1752 minCafeteria ChristianMaycemberNatalia and Emmy talk about grind and hustle culture as it pertains to the busyness of May, and also about rest, sabbatical, and how we just aren't as important as we think we are. Links: Support the show: http://www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Venmo Us: @cafeteriachristian Natalia's blog post for Church Anew on Digital Community: https://churchanew.org/blog/posts/natalia-terfa-digital-communities-are-embodied-communities Tricia Hersey's Book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/rest-is-resistance-a-manifesto-tricia-hersey/18255493?ean=9780316365215
2023-05-221h 14Cafeteria ChristianWe Don't Talk About Mary (No No No)Natalia finally takes Emmy (and all of us) to school about Mary Magdalene and why she is awesome. (AND why we should all love her as much as Natalia does.) Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: https://www.elizabethschrader.com/about-7 Lecture: https://youtu.be/_b3Y3cJ0Ic8 Book: Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson "All the Marys" Sermon by Diana Butler Bass: https://dianabutlerbass.com/wp-content/uploads/All-the-Marys-Sermon.pdf
2023-04-171h 00Cafeteria ChristianHoly Land Q&AEpisode: 208 Post Date: January 30 Title: Holy Land Q&A Emmy and Natalia are back together! Join us this week as we sit down and Emmy asks all kinds of questions about Natalia's trip to the Holy Land. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: https://www.eliastours.com/tours/embodied-women-in-the-holy-land#overview
2023-01-3058 min
The Hidden WorldThe Hidden World of Modern Faith Communities w/ Natalia TerfaWhitney talks to Natalia Terfa about what it means to build a loving community across space and time and cultural differences.
References: Cafeteria Christian website: https://www.cafeteriachristian.club
"Hallelujah Anyway" by Anne Lamott, "It's Okay to Laugh (Crying is Cool Too)" by Nora McInerny
2023-01-251h 04Cafeteria ChristianSounds from the Holy LandJoin Natalia Terfa, Meta Herrick Carlson, and other guests on a journey through the Holy Land. Below is an outline and guide if you would like to follow along. You can see images of each of the places mentioned at the Cafeteria Christian Instagram page linked below @cafeteriachristian Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Intro Road to Cana and call to prayer Golan Heights and Hebron Stream Meta and me at the Court of Nemesis Mount of Beatitudes Jordan River Na...
2023-01-2341 minCafeteria ChristianChristmas FluffEmmy and Natalia take a break from the deep and mind-blowing episode content for a little light and fluffy content. You'll hear about the best and worst of Christmas music and learn that Emmy and Natalia DO NOT agree on what those are. Note: We'll be taking a break for thde holidays with our families, so there will be no episode on January 2. We'll be back in your ears January 9th! Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2022-12-261h 06Cafeteria ChristianThe Embodied Path with Ellie Roscher, part 2: Embodied ChurchEmmy and Natalia welcome Ellie Roscher back to talk about church and faith and why it's work to stay in our bodies when we are in worship. Join us for another episode of Emmy and Natalia being mind-blown in real time. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find Ellie at www.ellieroscher.com and join her healing and wellness work at www.plumwellness.us
2022-12-201h 08Cafeteria ChristianCelebrating 200!!! w/ the whole crewJoin us for a special episode of Cafeteria Christian as we walk down memory lane with special guests, all of your hosts, Natalia Terfa, Emmy Kegler, Nora McInerny, Jesse Ross, and even the guy pushing the buttons behind the scenes, Matthew Ian Fleming. Hear what our guests and patrons have to say about this community and share your own. Don't miss it. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2022-11-281h 14Cafeteria ChristianThe Embodied Path w/ Ellie Roscher (Pt 1)Emmy and Natalia welcome guest Ellie Roscher to talk about her new book and why learning to reconnect to our bodies is so important. You'll get to hear Ellie blow our minds in real time multiple times this episode. Stupid Joy™ Kate Bowler makes a return this week and Natalia manages to bring up Turkish Television once again. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: www.ellieroscher.com www.plumwellness.us
2022-11-211h 02Cafeteria ChristianAntisemitism and Christian NationalismEmmy and Natalia talk about the very public week for antisemitism and why it isn't just "not nice" but dangerous and wrong. This leads us to the dangers of Christian nationalism, and why it matters to speak up and out against this kind of Christianity. Tangents include Halloween, Luther and the Reformation (obviously), and why your vote actually matters. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: Vote.gov Video Natalia talked about: https://youtu.be/UnAcrbmEEPc
2022-11-011h 02Cafeteria ChristianBible Bruises with Matthew Ian FlemingNatalia welcomes producer and not a dudebro Matthew Ian Fleming to talk about deconstruction and reconstruction and that large messy space in between the two. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Links: Jesus and John Wayne: https://wwnorton.com/books/9781631495731 Church Anew Article about GenZ: https://churchanew.org/blog/posts/josh-packard-faith-like-a-spiral Natalia and Nora's Alter Guild Episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-f6pgy-93a457
2022-09-0553 minCafeteria ChristianMy Life Is Not a Q&A SessionJesse and Emmy and Natalia talk about stupid joys and then Natalia asks Emmy and Jesse a question about being an ally and what it REALLY means to them. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2022-08-011h 01Cafeteria ChristianI Just Can't Christian Right NowEmmy and Natalia take some time to process this terrible no good very bad week and what our faith has to say to us right now. Also Emmy takes us on a journey in Fun Facts in Christian History and Natalia reminds us of the importance of our stupid joys right now. Want to join our patreon page? www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2022-05-3150 minCafeteria ChristianThe PK Life - with Layla TerfaNatalia is joined by her daughter Layla to talk about faith and life and why being a pastor's kid is hard sometimes. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2022-04-1937 minCafeteria ChristianLove is what brings us togetherEmmy and Natalia talk about Valentines Day and Love and unpack the myths and legends around both. Emmy showed up with research and Natalia unintentionally made a new segment so buckle up yall! Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2022-02-1450 minCafeteria Christian#160 Mini Series - Sex - Episode Four - MarriageNatalia and Emmy answer a follow up question about marriage and the Bible and talk about their own weddings and also go on some tangents about Turkish weddings (Natalia) and the Bronte sisters (Emmy). Listen to the song Emmy references here. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2022-02-091h 02Cafeteria ChristianBoth / AndNatalia and Nora are back together again (in Arizona!) and boy did we have some THINGS to talk about. Nora tells us what's on her tray, talks to her dogs, and tries to convince Natalia to move to Arizona, and Natalia talks about her existential crisis as we linger in pandemic life. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2021-10-2551 minCafeteria ChristianFaith Over Fear?Natalia, Jesse, and Emmy tackle a listen question and take turns climbing up on soapboxes about how the good news is twisted into something else. Jesse throws shade at Natalia in fair or foul, and Emmy brings an epic "on this day in Christian history." Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2021-10-1252 min
God Has Not GivenUNACCREDITED CLERGY with NataliaJoin Janice and her friend, Natalia Terfa, a legit Lutheran pastor with legit theological education and experience as they talk denominations, ordination and who should get paid for faith.WTF:Natalia: @nterfa (instagram) @nterfa (twitter)@cafeteriachristian (instagram)Cafeteria Christian Facebook Group (...on Facebook) nataliaterfa.comJanice: @godhasnotgiven (instagram)@jani_the_cat (instagram)patreon.com/janicelagata$janithecat (cashapp) // @janithecat (venmo) janicelagata.com Learn more about your ad choices...
2021-09-161h 23God Has Not GivenUNACCREDITED CLERGY with NataliaJoin Janice and her friend, Natalia Terfa, a legit Lutheran pastor with legit theological education and experience as they talk denominations, ordination and who should get paid for faith.WTF:Natalia: @nterfa (instagram) @nterfa (twitter)@cafeteriachristian (instagram)Cafeteria Christian Facebook Group (...on Facebook) nataliaterfa.comJanice: @godhasnotgiven (instagram)@jani_the_cat (instagram)patreon.com/janicelagata$janithecat (cashapp) // @janithecat (venmo) janicelagata.com Learn more about your ad choices...
2021-09-161h 23Cafeteria ChristianCall Stories - Emmy and NataliaNatalia and Emmy tackle an often asked listener question about how they became pastors, if they like it, and what they do exactly. (Spoiler: we don't know either) Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2021-07-1356 minCafeteria ChristianHot Xtian Goss: White Lady Influencer EditionNatalia, Jesse, and Emmy sit down to talk about some hot Christian gossip (hot xtian goss, ™ Nora McInerny) around Rachel Hollis and what it actually means to "do the work." This episode was recorded April 9, 2021, prior to the murder of Daunte Wright and the presence of the National Guard in Minneapolis both in reaction to the resulting protests and in preparation for reactions to the closing arguments in the Chauvin murder trial. We encourage you to follow us on Instagram for Natalia & Jesse's immediate reaction to Daunte's murder as well as for what you can do to he...
2021-04-1949 minCafeteria ChristianLent and Constant WildernessNora, Natalia, and Jesse talk about Lent and what we used to think it was for, and what we've learned it really means for us. Cameos from Jesse's wife Tyler, and a mini sermon from Natalia's daughter. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2021-02-2247 minCafeteria ChristianBlack History Month: Pop Culture EditionThe gang's all here! Jesse, Natalia, Emmy, and Nora are all together at last! We check in with how we're all doing, Jesse treats us to a BHM pop culture quiz, and Nora, Emmy, and Natalia end with the most MN goodbye of all time. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
2021-02-1542 minCafeteria ChristianThe Aftermath of January 6Nora, Natalia, and Jesse talk about what happened on January 6th, processing our feelings and in Natalia's case - rage, and we talk about what we can do moving forward. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find more shows on the Alter Guild network at http://alterguild.org
2021-01-111h 02Cafeteria ChristianWhat's on your tray?Nora McInerny, Natalia Terfa, Emmy Kegler, and Jess Ross catch up with the world, wonder about spirituality, and bring some laughter to your day. Support the podcast at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find other shows on the network at http://alterguild.org
2020-11-0236 minCafeteria ChristianNora's Bible Corner: Amos 5 EditionNora opens her Bible and tackles some verses given to her by Natalia, and then Natalia reacts to it. Digressions include Amos cookies, and noisy children. Support the show at http://patreon.com/cafeteriachristian Find other shows on the network at http://alterguild.org
2020-09-2822 minCafeteria ChristianNatalia's Bible Corner: Women of the Bible with Pastor Emmy KeglerPastor Emmy Kegler joins Natalia for an episode on the amazing women of the Bible. Also, you should buy Emmy's book, One Coin Found, wherever books are sold. Support us at our Patreon page. Visit our website or follow us on Instagram @cafeteriachristian Learn more about our network of podcasts, Alter Guild.
2019-04-2130 minCafeteria ChristianNatalia's Bible Corner: Holy WeekNatalia talks about each day of Holy Week with an invitation to hear the sneaky gospel of these stories. Support us at our Patreon page. Visit our website or follow us on Instagram @cafeteriachristian Learn more about our network of podcasts, Alter Guild.
2019-04-1426 min
Cafeteria Christian#14 Mini-Episode Q&A with NataliaWe're back this week with a mini Q&A episode. Join Natalia as she answers great questions asked by our listeners.
2018-11-2522 minCafeteria ChristianRitual PromiseIn this special episode, Natalia remembers the first time Nora and Natalia sat across the table to record. Catch what later became Cafeteria Christian and get introduced to Alter Guild, another podcast about faith and spirituality. Author and speaker Nora McInerny talks about finding spiritual connection through her husband's death with humor and honesty. Her pastor, Natalia Terfa talks about the ways that promises ground us in all moments of our lives. Listen. Love. Serve. Alter.
2018-10-2129 min
Cafeteria ChristianTake What You Like and Leave the RestNora McInerny and Natalia Terfa bring laughter and grace to questions of faith and life. This week, they cover intolerant estate sales, a male dominant corporation, and love for LGBTQ people. Take what you like, leave the rest.
2018-08-1239 min
Cafeteria Christian#1 Cafeteria ChristianNora McInerny and Natalia Terfa met on the internet, sparked a friendship, and now talk about faith and life and love and loss with infectious laughter. They provide voice and humor to a different sort of Christianity, reminding all of us that even when it comes to faith, we can take what we want and leave the rest.
2018-08-0230 min
Stole SistersRev. Natalia Terfa - Experiencing God<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/cc/ad/11/lonestarlyon45470/1400x1400_10771746.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Rev. Natalia Terfa preached "Experiencing God" at Prince of Peace Church in Brooklyn Park, MN, where she serves as Associate Pastor.
2017-08-1618 min