
Progressive Christianity with 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.
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2022 • 57min
Can we trust God? (with Gena St. David)
This week "One Question with Pastor Adam" features a special guest: Gena St. David, author of "The Brain and the Spirit." Adam and Gena tackle the question "Can we trust God?"
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

Apr 11, 2022 • 54min
What does it mean to be "born again"?
You've probably heard that you must be "born again" to enter heaven.
The phrase "born again" is often used by religious folks to create another "us and them" mentality. Who is in and who is out.
When religion is used to divide the world into who is included and who is excluded, we have missed the point. For Jesus, everyone is included.
So, what does it mean to be "born again"? Can this phrase be deconstructed and reconstructed into a healthy spirituality?
Let's explore on this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

Apr 4, 2022 • 60min
Don't Be A D*ck with Matthew Distefano
Join "One Question with Pastor Adam" as Adam chats with Matthew Distefano, author of many great books, including his latest one, "Don't Be a D*ck," and "The Genesis of Violence."
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

Mar 21, 2022 • 56min
Is the Bible Anti-Women?
The Bible was written in a patriarchal culture. It often emphasizes men and denigrates women – at least that’s what we’ve been taught. But what if the women of the Bible subvert the patriarchy of its day and of ours? What if the Bible is actually more anti-men and pro-women? Join One Question with Pastor Adam as we explore the some of the women of the Bible!
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

Mar 14, 2022 • 52min
Sin, Repentance, & Spiritual Drano
Why don’t progressive Christians talk much about sin and repentance? In this episode of One Question with Pastor Adam, we discuss the importance of these words and how they can actually help progressive Christians better understand the world and help us create a deeper sense of spirituality.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 3! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 11a Pacific Time. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

Jun 7, 2021 • 1h 3min
Film Discussion: Postcards from Babylon with Brian Zahnd
This episode is a Collaborators Discussion interview recording hosted by Pastor Adam Ericksen with Brian Zahnd about his documentary "Postcards from Babylon: The Church in American Exile."
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

May 31, 2021 • 52min
1946: How a Mistranslation in the Bible Harmed Our LGBTQIA Siblings
In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen interviews Rocky Roggio, Director of "1946: the Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture."
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

May 24, 2021 • 29min
King David, Solomon, & Political Responsibility
In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen discusses King David, Solomon, and Political Responsibility.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

May 17, 2021 • 31min
Israel's Oppression of Palestinians Must Stop
In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen addresses Israel's oppression of Palestinians.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.

May 10, 2021 • 1h 10min
How was the Bible formed?
In this episode, Pastor Adam Ericksen answers the question "How was the Bible formed?"
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.