What does it actually mean to reclaim the church? In this special mini-intro episode, hosts Charissa Howe and Alan Olson break down the heart behind RE:claiming Church. From recovering from church wounds and toxic division to reclaiming sacred space for those told they didn't belong, we're moving past simple talking heads to reclaim the narrative about Christianity in America. As we prepare for our official series launch, we want to ground this podcast in real stories from people like you. Whether you’ve stepped away from church, found faith later in life, serve as clergy, or are still in the pews navigating doubt, please take 5 minutes to share your story with us in our confidential survey: 👉 https://airtable.com/appO8BRs23vmBqhiL/pagUxs6fhk1wMlqD9/form

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Welcome to RE:claiming Church, a new podcast hosted by two progressive mainline pastors and friends of 15 years. We are moving past simple talking heads to ask how we can reclaim our spiritual communities from being hijacked, restore civil discourse, and build new spiritual structures for the future. But this isn't just our conversation—we need your voice to shape it. Whether you’ve stepped away from the church, found faith later in life, serve as clergy, or are still in the pews trying to make sense of it all, your unique journey is vital to the story we are telling. Take 5 minutes to share your experiences in our quick, confidential survey (and let us know if you're open to an interview for the show!):👉 Share your story here: https://airtable.com/appO8BRs23vmBqhiL/pagUxs6fhk1wMlqD9/form

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