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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.
Episodes
Centrally SpeakingOne Year Since the Passing of George Floyd: What Have We Learned?
It has been a year since the passing of George Floyd. His death generated outrage, protests, and further violence all around the United States. Now, a year…
Centrally SpeakingReflections from Ministry with Refugees in Texas
What is taking place on the southern border of the USA? In this podcast, we interview Rev. Dr. Henry Baldwin who has just completed his time of service at the…
Centrally SpeakingWhat is Pentecost and Its Jewish Significance?
Pentecost is a Christian holiday but few understand what it is and what its significance is for today. Fewer still understand the Jewish roots about Pentecost…
Centrally SpeakingCommunism and Christianity Part 2: Reflections on Growing up in Romania during the time of Communism
This is the continuation of our first discussion about the difficulties that communism has been to Christians. Communism continues to affect many around the…
Centrally SpeakingCommunism and Christianity Part 1: Reflections on Growing up in Romania during the time of Communism
Communism continues to affect many around the world. Many religious groups are experiencing persecution from Communist regimes in places like China, Cuba…
Centrally SpeakingWhat really happened to Jesus when he died on the Cross?
How did Jesus die? Years ago he was crucified on a Roman cross. The church identifies with Jesus and his death. and as a result the cross is frequently seen on…
Centrally SpeakingEntering the Twilight Zone: Making Hard Decisions at the End of Life
How does one make decisions for end of life issues? Less is known about this period of life and aspects of conscience, yet the decisions made can be so…
Centrally SpeakingIs Belief in a God Rational?
Is belief in a God still reasonable? With all of the scientific information that is available, is belief in a God still rational? In this podcast, we are…
Centrally SpeakingWorcester Historical Society and Its Relationship to the Schwenkfelder Church
When a church exists in a neighborhood for many years, it is only natural that it would interact with the surrounding society. The Schwenkfelders have been in…
Centrally SpeakingCovid-19: Is this Pandemic God's Prophesied Judgement?
Pandemics take place infrequently within history. With the Covid-19 pandemic that has affected the globe, some Christians are wondering whether this has been…
Centrally SpeakingFinding Comfort in Loss During the Covid-19 Crisis
Does grief different during the time over the Coronavirus? Have the restrictions affected the ways that we mourn or experience loss. Our guests Claire Drexler…
Centrally SpeakingSupporting our Local Youth in Public Schools
How can youth receive their best education in the public school system? Nikki Krelovich, the Executive Director of Methacton Education Foundation joins us to…
Centrally SpeakingWait a Minute in Stressful Times: Addressing Stress from a Christian Perspective
Young people and families are dealing with increasing levels of stress in the current western environment. Understanding resources and bringing them to bear is…
Centrally SpeakingPreservation and the Schwenkfelder Culture
Why do cultures preserve themselves? What aspects can we see about their identity and lifestyle from art, furniture, and literature? Why would a Christian…
Centrally SpeakingGod Behaving Badly? Providing Explanation to some difficult Old Testament passages
Some people have difficulty with the Old Testament. God seems to be harsh or mean in the Old Testament but kind in the New Testament. How can that be? Why does…
Centrally SpeakingHope in a World of Despair
Hope is something that we all need. As former President Barack Obama said, "While we breathe, we hope." In this podcast, we speak with someone who has been…
Centrally SpeakingWhat happened to the disciples following Jesus' resurrection?
How did the disciples change after the first Easter? What were they like before Jesus was crucified? How did they change afterwards? In this podcast, Rev. Dr…
Centrally SpeakingHow can a Christian Perspective Help Me Enjoy Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a yearly feast in the USA. Americans take off several days of vacation in November. We eat turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and…
Centrally SpeakingYoung Adults and Families and the Church with Julian Scavetti
Attention to youth is of vital interest in the church. In this podcast, Julian Scavetti, Pastor of Young Adult and Family Ministries, speaks about reaching out…
Centrally SpeakingReconciliation between Races through Christ
How can people from different races get along better with each other? In this podcast, Rev. Dr. David McKinley and Rev. Dr. Drake Williams continue the…
Centrally SpeakingRacism, but then Reconciliation in Christ Conclusion
The death of George Floyd has reignited the subject of racism in the United States and globally. How can those from different races get along better? In this…
Centrally SpeakingRacism, but then Reconciliation in Christ Introduction
The death of George Floyd has reignited the subject of racism in the United States and globally. How can those from different races get along better? In this…
Centrally SpeakingChristians and Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence is the ability of a computer program or a machine to think and learn. It is also a field of study which tries to make computers…
Centrally Speaking“When do I know that I have a problem with anger?”
All of us feel anger. It may come when we are disappointed when we do not get a job or a promotion that we wanted. personal problems, such as missing a…
Centrally SpeakingCoping with Loss and Bereavement
Everyone deals with loss and bereavement. How can one learn to handle this better? In this podcast, Rev. Dr. Drake Williams, Minister of Mission and Theology…
Centrally SpeakingHow can a Christian Perspective Help Me Enjoy Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a yearly feast in the USA. Americans take off several days of vacation in November. We eat turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and…
Centrally SpeakingHow did the Schwenkfelders influence Montgomery County?
In the 1700's a small group of followers of Caspar Schwenckfeld von Ossig crossed the Atlantic Ocean and settled north of the city of Philadelphia. Who were…
Centrally SpeakingHow do we know that Jesus existed?
Was the myth of Jesus invented? This 15 minute session investigates non-Christian evidence from Greek, Roman, and Jewish sources that show that he existed. In…
Centrally SpeakingLiving a Life Beyond Sexual Abuse
Being abused sexually is one of the most devastating experiences. Can one get beyond this to live a full and meaningful life? In this podcast, Rev. Dr. Drake…