Progressive Christianity with Pastor Adam
Pastor Adam
Pastor Adam explores Christ-centered Progressive Christianity in One Question with Pastor Adam, sermons, and other commentary.
In these episodes, Pastor Adam addresses questions about progressive Christianity. Some of the topics to be explored include: the Bible, politics, heaven and hell, who is Jesus, and do you have to be a Christian to be saved?
Have a question? Submit it via email to adam@c-ucc.org.
In these episodes, Pastor Adam addresses questions about progressive Christianity. Some of the topics to be explored include: the Bible, politics, heaven and hell, who is Jesus, and do you have to be a Christian to be saved?
Have a question? Submit it via email to adam@c-ucc.org.
Episodes
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Sep 5, 2025 • 29min
Progressive Christianity 101 with Pastor Adam - Introduction
Welcome to Progressive Christianity 101 with Pastor Adam! In this episode, I introduce the series, give guiding scriptural passages and values of Progressive Christianity, and give the plan for the series.
If you have comments or questions about Progressive Christianity, please feel free to reach out on social media or join the live show on Fridays at 12:00 PT on the Clackamas UCC Facebook Page and YouTube Channel or the Pastor Adam Facebook Page!
Apr 25, 2025 • 20min
A Progressive Christian Easter Sermon
In Luke's version of the first Easter morning, there is someone missing. Where is Jesus? See how a progressive Christian answers this question in this Easter sermon by Rev. Adam Ericksen.
Jan 28, 2025 • 43min
How Bishop Budde Exposed Right Wing Christianity
Bishop Budde asked for mercy and exposed right-wing Christianity for lacking in Christian principles. We discuss in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
Jan 22, 2025 • 28min
How Adam Got His Groove Back (and How You Can, Too!)
Have you lost your groove? Let's get it back in this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
Jan 22, 2025 • 59min
Let's Talk Wicked! with Suzanne Ross, author of the Wicked Truth
I sit down with Suzanne Ross, author of "The Wicked Truth: Why Good People Do Bad Things" to discuss her book and the phenomenon that is Wicked!
Dec 16, 2024 • 1h 2min
A Progressive Christian View on Christmas
In this episode, we explore a Progressive Christian view on Christmas. How can Progressive Christians understand the story of Christmas in a way that leads toward justice, peace, and love? We explore that topic in this episode of One Question.
Dec 9, 2024 • 1h 21min
Listener Q&A - Acupuncture, Advent, Bonhoeffer, and More!
I invited the audience to join me in a Q&A in this episode. Some topics include Advent, Bonhoeffer, the relationship between Christ and the Bible, acupuncture, and more!
Nov 26, 2024 • 35min
Romans 13 and the Authority of Christ
Christian nationalists want to install a theocracy and force Christ upon others. They claim Romans 13 as justification for the US government to do whatever it wants through violence and coercion. But that's a misuse of Christ and of Romans 13. Check out this episode of One Question for more!
Nov 18, 2024 • 1h 2min
Is this Scapegoating or is this Accountability? with Lyle Enright
What is the difference between scapegoating someone and holding someone accountable? How can we tell the difference? These are important questions during these times as scapegoating abounds in our culture. Is it possible to hold people accountable without scapegoating them? Check out this episode as we explore these questions with Lyle Enright.
Nov 12, 2024 • 1h 21min
Post-Election Conversation: Where We Go From Here with Matthew Distefano
Last week's election left us in grief, but once we grieve, where do we go from here? Join me as I talk with Matthew Distefano about the election and hope for the future. We also take listener's questions and comments.
Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, including the wildly popular "Heretic!" and "From the Blood of Abel". He is an audio engineer, the producer of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast, cohost of Apostates Anonymous, and is a regular columnist for Patheos. His website is www.allsetfree.com.
