Understanding Church is an evolution of the Bethlehem Backchat podcast. We talk about life in the quirky community known as the Christian church. Special guests are featured to add topic specific depth to the conversation. We are a caring and compassionate platform for all, and an avenue through which we can truly "understand church" and all that term implies. Welcome!
In this episode, Pastor Wendy Farone is joined by our Tour Host, Ryan Fitch, Associate Director and Camp Pastor at Lutherlyn, and Thomas Plinninger, our Luther Tours guide throughout Germany. Our conversation surrounds what we experienced on our trip to places such as Mainz and Eisenach (Wartburg Castle, where Luther was hidden away and translated the New Testament into Germany). We traveled to Erfurt to see the Church of St. Severus and St. Mary's Cathedral (where Luther was ordained), the A...
28 Aug 2026
Where is the Kingdom of Heaven?
Is the Kingdom of Heaven, the Kingdom of God, a place? A concept? A noun or a verb? In this episode, Pastor Dan Smail and Pastor Wendy Farone bring light to the meaning of these terms and how they are fully realized in this kingdom. How does understanding the idea of the kingdom help us live, lead, and love in this world with the realized hope we experience?
2 Jul 2026
The Human Way to Communicate as a Church
Pastor Dan Smail and Pastor Wendy Farone are joined by Lauren Wolcott, Communications Director for the Southwestern PA Synod. Lauren brings her expertise in shaping a more human, relational approach to communication in the church. She outlines the core principles of effective communication and walks us through a real example that will soon be implemented as part of the Synod’s intentional goals. The conversation genuinely reshaped how we think about meeting diverse communication needs—remindi...
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