Podcast
Cafeteria Christian
Hosted by Natalia Terfa, Emmy Kegler · EN
Cafeteria Christian started as a place for people who love Jesus but are so over the version of Christianity that forgets love, justice, and curiosity.
Hosted by Pastor Natalia Terfa and Pastor Emmy Kegler, the show is a mix of faith conversations, cultural commentary, and the beautiful, complicated mess of trying to follow Jesus in the real world. From biblical deep dives to big feelings about the world, Emmy and Natalia create a space where honesty and hope coexist.
Together, we're reclaiming the term "Cafeteria Christian" — because when it comes to faith, you really can take what you like and leave the rest.
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#364 Rupture and Repair
2d ago01:01:15Tap to summarizeEmmy and Natalia talk about repair and why it matters in relationships, maybe now more than ever. Rupture and Repair slidedeck (that was the basis of this conversation) Support us on Patreon
Transcribe →#363 The Church's Weird Week
2w ago00:59:03Tap to summarizeNatalia and Emmy talk about the 10 days between Ascension and Pentecost, and what they mean and what we're supposed to do with these lesser holy days. Become a Patreon Meredith Anne Miller's VBS post Natalia's Ascension Uplift
Transcribe →#362 A God of War? With Dr Michael Chan
3w ago00:55:57Tap to summarizeEmmy and Natalia welcome back friend of God friend of the pod Dr Michael Chan to talk about what we are supposed to think and do when God is invoked to justify violence and war. Not for any current applications or anything just, you know, because. Dr Chan's recommended reading: Facing the Abusing God by David Blumenthal Robert Jensen's commentary on Ezekiel Luther's Left-handed Kingdom Patreon
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#361 I Want to Have a Different Conversation About AI
May 401:05:56Tap to summarizeGird your loins as Natalia brings forward a CONTROVERSIAL take (for Emmy) about AI. Is it possible to have a nuanced conversation about something so polarizing? Church Anew Blog AOC Video Referenced Support Us on Patreon
Transcribe →#360 Not All These Stories Are Fun
Apr 2701:03:23Tap to summarizeEmmy and Natalia talk about what to do with complicated or difficult or horrible stories in the Bible and if we can really, truly, set them aside and still be faithful? Patreon Article we reference
Transcribe →#359 Are We… Catholic now?
Apr 2000:54:06Tap to summarizeEmmy and Natalia talk about Pope Leo and how his message of peace is compelling but actually not that new and also what that means for those of us who may be wondering if agreeing with the Pope so much makes us Catholic. www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
Transcribe →#358 That's NOT God
Apr 1301:02:24Tap to summarizeEmmy and Natalia talk about Artemis II and Pete Hegseth and while neither of those are Jesus, one of them is definitely closer. Article Links: God Deserves All the Glory - Arthur Holquin Artemis II Is Competency... - Liz Plank Pete Hegseth's Holy War - Julia Carrie Wong Patreon
Transcribe →#357 Does Easter Pass the Vibe Check? With Laura Fanucci
Mar 3001:07:28Tap to summarizeNatalia welcomes author and speaker Laura Fanucci to the pod to talk about Easter and Holy Week and why we shouldn't let our culture define this day and season with candy and plastic when it's so much better. Become a Patreon and support us! Find/follow Laura: www.laurakellyfanucci.com, Instagram, & motheringspirit.com Laura's new book: Living Easter Aaron's substack about moral injury and holy week
Transcribe →#356 You Can't Pray Away the Anything
Mar 2300:52:41Tap to summarizeEmmy and Natalia talk about healing and miracles and medicine and why none of them are mutually exclusive and also why this let-Jesus-take-the-wheel way of doing healthcare is not faithful but harmful. Patreon Sawbones
Transcribe →#355 Jesus Never Said "Can't We All Just Get Along"
Mar 1601:05:39Tap to summarizeEmmy and Natalia tackle a listener question about a parent breakup, boundaries, and a theological question about whether or not God makes all things good. (spoiler: no) www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian
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