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!
Here I Pod from ELCA Advocacy
Episode 6: Higher Education and Schools in Today's Policy Climate
In episode 6, our host Regina Banks speaks to Rev. Dr. Lamont Wells, Executive Director of the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (which you will hear referred to by its acronym, NECU) about the challenges facing institutions of higher education.
In our history segment, Hunger Advocacy Fellow Joey Chin shares about Martin Luther's steadfast support for education.
In our impact story segment, campus pastor for Wittenberg University Tracy Paschke-Johannes shares about the experiences of students on campus during a period of heightened political tension.
You can take action today to support schools, universities and students by messaging your representatives with this action alert: Support Schools, Universities and Students.
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Here I Pod is a production of ELCA Advocacy.
Host: Regina Q. Banks
Production: Blake Chastain, Joey Chin, Karen Krueger
Intro/Outro Music: "A Mighty Fortress is Our God" arranged in jazz-style, by Steven Seigart
About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of “God’s work. Our hands.,” the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA’s roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.