Here I Pod from ELCA Advocacy
Join us where we connect faith-based advocacy and current events that matter in our neighborhoods, worship communities, social service and lives. Each episode brings you insights on important advocacy topics and shows you how to get involved. You will hear from ELCA staff who share their knowledge and experience, helping you reflect on today's challenges. We bring together voices of faith-advocates caring for all people and creation. Tune in to learn, act, and be inspired!
Podcasting since 2025 • 18 episodes
Here I Pod from ELCA Advocacy
Latest Episodes
S3E4: Pulling Together Around SNAP Threat
One of the most pressing aspects of the current shutdown of the US federal government is its effect on SNAP and other hunger related programs. The interviews you're about to hear were recorded on Monday, October 27th, as advocates across the co...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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40:10
S3E3: Lutheran Disaster Responders Speak to FEMA Legislation
In this episode of Here I Pod, host Regina Q. Banks speaks with Sean Coffman from Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR). Sean and Regina were both in Washington, D.C. to meet with legislators on October 22, 2025 regarding proposed FEMA reform alongs...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:38
S3E2: Partnerships to End Hunger Together
In this episode, we travel with host Regina Q. Banks to the ELCA World Hunger Leadership Gathering, which took place this September in Columbus, Ohio. The following people were interviewed: Dr. Evie Landrau, Directo...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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39:57
S3E1: Immigration, Sensitive Locations, and Faithful Action
In the first episode of Season 3, Regina Banks speaks with Mary Campbell, director of ELCA AMMPARO. AMMPARO is the "the ELCA’s strategy to Accompanying Migrants with Pr...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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30:19
S2 E4: Climate Action with Lutherans Restoring Creation & Young Adults On the Hill
In this episode, Regina Banks speaks with Phoebe Morad, Executive Director of Lutherans Restoring Creation, about the intersection of faith and climate advocacy. They discuss the importance of integrating climate justice into congregational lif...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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41:55