Episodes
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Chicago Temple Building-the 100th anniversary celebration in 2024!
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Did you know that this year marks the 100th anniversary of Chicago's Temple Building? Listen to the Temple Forum podcast about the history and fun facts of the Chicago Temple Building in honor of its 100th anniversary. David Foster was interviewed by Jann Ingmire!
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Cristian Schlick, a lawyer who works for immigrants
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Christian is an attorney, but now works for the human rights of immigrants through UMC agencies UMCOR and GBGM(Global Ministries). Listen to Cristian talk about the United Methodist Church's commitment to immigrants and how you can help immigrants survive their first winter in Chicago.
If you would like to support Cristian's ministry or get in touch with him, you can find that information by visiting his webpage below.
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Meet Dan Schwerin, the bishop of The United Methodist Church
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Meet Dan Schwerin, the new bishop of the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church!
Bishop Schwerin is a poetry-loving Wisconsin native who has been bishop of the Northern Illinois Conference, home conference to the Chicago Temple, since January of 2023. You'll hear Bishop Dan's answers to serious theological questions like war and evil in this episode of the Temple Forum.
See his bio: https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/person-detail/4172906
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Want to learn about the history of Chicago's up-and-coming neighborhood, the WestLoop? Join the Temple Forum for a discussion of Connie Fairbanks' book Chicago's WestLoop: Then and Now, the result of extensive and detailed research over five years. Connie is also a member of the FUMC at the Chicago Temple! Check out her website, too. https://www.conniefairbanks.com/
This podcast interview was conducted by Jann Ingmire.
Monday Aug 07, 2023
There is a Queer God in the Bible!- Interview with Sulkiro Song
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Temple Forum had an interview with Sulkiro Song (She/they), Ha:n UMC's worship director, to learn more about Ha:n, a Korean-American congregation, and Song's understanding of a queer God. Sulkiro majored in Biblical Studies at Union Theological Seminary for their master's degree, firmly believing that God is queer.
It is also the first interview Sam did with Temple Forum. Welcome Sam and Sulkiro!
HA:N UMC website:https://www.han-umc.org
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
It’s about Relationship! Interview with James and Natalie Crockett at C24/7 FAM
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
C25/7 Father's Arms Ministry is a non-profit located at 1543 W Howard St, Chicago, IL. They provide community outreach programs including a monthly food pantry for locals and newly bussed immigrants, an after school program for about 60 kids from kindergartner to high school students, and a job development program. James and Natalie are a married couple and co-founders of the organization. Check out their website!
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Happy Pride!
This month we interviewed the Rev. M Jade Kaiser(they/them), co-founder and co-director of EnFleshed and deacon in the United Methodist Church.
Visit enfleshed website: https://enfleshed.com/
Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Temple Forum invited Dr. Donghyun Jeong for an interview.In addition to serving as Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Dr. Jeong is also Director of the Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry. Here is what he says about Asian bigotry during the pandemic, Asian heritage, solidarity with the world, the church, and the community.
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Interview with Chaplain Dirk Labuschagne at Rush Hospital
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
During the COVID pandemic, we heard about the healthcare heroes in our hospitals. These are the doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals who are on the front lines taking care of patients.
But…there are other professionals providing comfort and care in hospitals every day who may not receive as much attention – Hospital Chaplains.
Let us hear from Chaplain Dirk about his calling as a chaplain. He will discuss how his work as a chaplain helps those who are facing a difficult moment in their life and provides spiritual care for them.
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Interview with Alan Conley, Director of Faith-Based Initiatives for CPS
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Who knew that there would be a faith-based initiative in the Chicago Public Schools system?
This installment of the Temple Forum features Alan Conley, the Director of Faith-Based Initiatives for CPS.
Listen to his work for CPS!