The Indiana-Kentucky Conference Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-indiana-kentucky-conference-podcast The Indiana-Kentucky Conference of the United Church of Christ offering conversations, prayers, and more! 2024 49aadf87-c97a-51f5-aa60-f4da372f5d30 no en Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:09:34 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:41:18 -0800 http://www.ikcucc.org https://img.transistor.fm/BIPRXtJelESIATZQ1yTKn9RtxYt-IiMP-fQnLHIn-J8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUwMjIzLzE3MDkx/NTE4NzgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Indiana-Kentucky Conference Podcast http://www.ikcucc.org episodic The Indiana-Kentucky Conference The Indiana-Kentucky Conference of the United Church of Christ offering conversations, prayers, and more! The Indiana-Kentucky Conference of the United Church of Christ offering conversations, prayers, and more!. spirituality, prayer, podcast, news, interviews, clergy, support The Indiana-Kentucky Conference No No A Conversation with Pastor Dan and Brad - Celebrating National Coming Out Day 9 9 A Conversation with Pastor Dan and Brad - Celebrating National Coming Out Day full 88e30872-0998-4880-8720-daf48b1d6937 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c47b7656 In this conversation with Pastor Dan and his husband Brad, we chat about being an LGBTQ+ pastor, the celebration of the IKC becoming Open and Affirming, and the different challenges and joys that arise when we pursue our authentic selves. 

]]> In this conversation with Pastor Dan and his husband Brad, we chat about being an LGBTQ+ pastor, the celebration of the IKC becoming Open and Affirming, and the different challenges and joys that arise when we pursue our authentic selves. 

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 06:09:20 -0700 The Indiana-Kentucky Conference The Indiana-Kentucky Conference 1213 In this conversation with Pastor Dan and his husband Brad, we chat about being an LGBTQ+ pastor, the celebration of the IKC becoming Open and Affirming, and the different challenges and joys that arise when we pursue our authentic selves. 

]]> spirituality, prayer, podcast, news, interviews, clergy, support No Together: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott and Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins 8 8 Together: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott and Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins full 8e4d6211-6f44-4f49-b157-5124bdc6c16a https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b0ed32d In this episode, Conference Ministers the Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins (Heartland Conference) and the Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott (Indiana-Kentucky Conference), explore their work together as conference ministers in the United Church of Christ. 

]]> In this episode, Conference Ministers the Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins (Heartland Conference) and the Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott (Indiana-Kentucky Conference), explore their work together as conference ministers in the United Church of Christ. 

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:48:52 -0700 The Indiana-Kentucky Conference The Indiana-Kentucky Conference 2774 In this episode, Conference Ministers the Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins (Heartland Conference) and the Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott (Indiana-Kentucky Conference), explore their work together as conference ministers in the United Church of Christ. 

]]> spirituality, prayer, podcast, news, interviews, clergy, support No Interim Ministry: An Interview with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Nelson, Minister for Ministerial Calls and Transitions for the United Church of Christ 7 7 Interim Ministry: An Interview with the Rev. Jeffrey A. Nelson, Minister for Ministerial Calls and Transitions for the United Church of Christ full a697005a-8e42-4b86-92c7-df10988790f7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/33b87113 The Rev. Jeff Nelson is the Minister for Ministerial Calls and Transitions for the United Church of Christ: Having served as a pastor in Northeast Ohio for 15 years – most recently at Grace UCC, Uniontown – the Rev. Jeff Nelson focuses on resources and support for pastors and other authorized ministers, including the denomination’s online portal for ministerial profiles. He said he is intrigued by the challenge of finding ways to support ministers who are making transitions. Jeff’s latest book, The Unintentional Interim: Ministry in Times of Transition, released in April 2025. He has written other books on spirituality, prayer, and pop culture, as well as a novel. His writing has also appeared at the Shalem Institute blog, The Englewood Review of Books, the Christian Century blog, and The High Calling, among other online places. You can learn more about him at https://jeffreyanelson.com/

]]> The Rev. Jeff Nelson is the Minister for Ministerial Calls and Transitions for the United Church of Christ: Having served as a pastor in Northeast Ohio for 15 years – most recently at Grace UCC, Uniontown – the Rev. Jeff Nelson focuses on resources and support for pastors and other authorized ministers, including the denomination’s online portal for ministerial profiles. He said he is intrigued by the challenge of finding ways to support ministers who are making transitions. Jeff’s latest book, The Unintentional Interim: Ministry in Times of Transition, released in April 2025. He has written other books on spirituality, prayer, and pop culture, as well as a novel. His writing has also appeared at the Shalem Institute blog, The Englewood Review of Books, the Christian Century blog, and The High Calling, among other online places. You can learn more about him at https://jeffreyanelson.com/

]]> Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:27:07 -0700 The Indiana-Kentucky Conference The Indiana-Kentucky Conference 2691 The Rev. Jeff Nelson is the Minister for Ministerial Calls and Transitions for the United Church of Christ: Having served as a pastor in Northeast Ohio for 15 years – most recently at Grace UCC, Uniontown – the Rev. Jeff Nelson focuses on resources and support for pastors and other authorized ministers, including the denomination’s online portal for ministerial profiles. He said he is intrigued by the challenge of finding ways to support ministers who are making transitions. Jeff’s latest book, The Unintentional Interim: Ministry in Times of Transition, released in April 2025. He has written other books on spirituality, prayer, and pop culture, as well as a novel. His writing has also appeared at the Shalem Institute blog, The Englewood Review of Books, the Christian Century blog, and The High Calling, among other online places. You can learn more about him at https://jeffreyanelson.com/

]]> spirituality, prayer, podcast, news, interviews, clergy, support No An Interview About Neurodiversity and the Church with the Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund 6 6 An Interview About Neurodiversity and the Church with the Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund full 81f0bc26-a09f-4825-8457-ff7832fd8625 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e0450e4 An Interview about Neurodiversity with the Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund. In this interview we discuss Rev. Lund's new book: Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity.

Neurodiversity is only now being widely understood for the unique ways it affects how we interact in all kinds--even church. Learn how to honor and celebrate neurodiversity, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and understood. This book is your guide to fostering a church that truly reflects the love and acceptance of Christ. .

Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity is a profound exploration of how the church can embrace and honor neurodiversity. Affecting up to 20 percent of Americans, neurodiversity includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and several other conditions. Through personal stories, historical context, and theological insights, beloved author Sarah Griffith Lund unpacks the concepts of neurodiversity, mental health, and disability. This book challenges the stigma surrounding neurodivergent individuals and offers practical steps for creating inclusive and supportive faith communities. With themes of vulnerability, compassion, and justice, Blessed Minds is a call to recognize the divine nature of all minds and to foster a church environment where every individual is valued and celebrated.

More about Sarah:
Sarah Griffith Lund loves to partner with others to share hope and healing. She is an ordained minister and has served as pastor to churches in Brooklyn, NY, Minneapolis, MN, and New Smyrna Beach, FL. Rev. Dr. Lund served as Regional Minister in the Florida Conference of the United Church of Christ and as a Vice President for Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. She holds degrees from Trinity University (BA), Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv), Rutgers University (MSW), and McCormick Theological Seminary (DMin). Rev. Dr. Lund received the Dell Award for Mental Health Education at the 30th General Synod of the UCC. She currently serves as Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice on the national staff of the UCC and as senior pastor of First Congregational UCC of Indianapolis, IN. Rev. Dr. Lund is the author of several books and blogs at www.sarahgriffithlund.com.

]]> An Interview about Neurodiversity with the Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund. In this interview we discuss Rev. Lund's new book: Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity.

Neurodiversity is only now being widely understood for the unique ways it affects how we interact in all kinds--even church. Learn how to honor and celebrate neurodiversity, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and understood. This book is your guide to fostering a church that truly reflects the love and acceptance of Christ. .

Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity is a profound exploration of how the church can embrace and honor neurodiversity. Affecting up to 20 percent of Americans, neurodiversity includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and several other conditions. Through personal stories, historical context, and theological insights, beloved author Sarah Griffith Lund unpacks the concepts of neurodiversity, mental health, and disability. This book challenges the stigma surrounding neurodivergent individuals and offers practical steps for creating inclusive and supportive faith communities. With themes of vulnerability, compassion, and justice, Blessed Minds is a call to recognize the divine nature of all minds and to foster a church environment where every individual is valued and celebrated.

More about Sarah:
Sarah Griffith Lund loves to partner with others to share hope and healing. She is an ordained minister and has served as pastor to churches in Brooklyn, NY, Minneapolis, MN, and New Smyrna Beach, FL. Rev. Dr. Lund served as Regional Minister in the Florida Conference of the United Church of Christ and as a Vice President for Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. She holds degrees from Trinity University (BA), Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv), Rutgers University (MSW), and McCormick Theological Seminary (DMin). Rev. Dr. Lund received the Dell Award for Mental Health Education at the 30th General Synod of the UCC. She currently serves as Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice on the national staff of the UCC and as senior pastor of First Congregational UCC of Indianapolis, IN. Rev. Dr. Lund is the author of several books and blogs at www.sarahgriffithlund.com.

]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 11:47:43 -0700 The Indiana-Kentucky Conference The Indiana-Kentucky Conference 2420 An Interview about Neurodiversity with the Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund. In this interview we discuss Rev. Lund's new book: Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity.

Neurodiversity is only now being widely understood for the unique ways it affects how we interact in all kinds--even church. Learn how to honor and celebrate neurodiversity, creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and understood. This book is your guide to fostering a church that truly reflects the love and acceptance of Christ. .

Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity is a profound exploration of how the church can embrace and honor neurodiversity. Affecting up to 20 percent of Americans, neurodiversity includes autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and several other conditions. Through personal stories, historical context, and theological insights, beloved author Sarah Griffith Lund unpacks the concepts of neurodiversity, mental health, and disability. This book challenges the stigma surrounding neurodivergent individuals and offers practical steps for creating inclusive and supportive faith communities. With themes of vulnerability, compassion, and justice, Blessed Minds is a call to recognize the divine nature of all minds and to foster a church environment where every individual is valued and celebrated.

More about Sarah:
Sarah Griffith Lund loves to partner with others to share hope and healing. She is an ordained minister and has served as pastor to churches in Brooklyn, NY, Minneapolis, MN, and New Smyrna Beach, FL. Rev. Dr. Lund served as Regional Minister in the Florida Conference of the United Church of Christ and as a Vice President for Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN. She holds degrees from Trinity University (BA), Princeton Theological Seminary (MDiv), Rutgers University (MSW), and McCormick Theological Seminary (DMin). Rev. Dr. Lund received the Dell Award for Mental Health Education at the 30th General Synod of the UCC. She currently serves as Minister for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice on the national staff of the UCC and as senior pastor of First Congregational UCC of Indianapolis, IN. Rev. Dr. Lund is the author of several books and blogs at www.sarahgriffithlund.com.

]]> spirituality, prayer, podcast, news, interviews, clergy, support No A Place for Me: An Interview with IKC MID, Margaret Velto 5 5 A Place for Me: An Interview with IKC MID, Margaret Velto full 72d5e73a-4564-47d1-a700-83e370c69ef9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f8dfd4f Join us for a podcast where we get to learn more about members of the IKC. In this storytelling episode we hear from IKC MID (Member in Discernment), Margaret Velto. Margaret is studying for her MDiv at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and currently serves as intern with the Indiana Kentucky Conference. Learn more about us at https://ikcucc.org/

]]> Join us for a podcast where we get to learn more about members of the IKC. In this storytelling episode we hear from IKC MID (Member in Discernment), Margaret Velto. Margaret is studying for her MDiv at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and currently serves as intern with the Indiana Kentucky Conference. Learn more about us at https://ikcucc.org/

]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:50:11 -0800 The Indiana-Kentucky Conference The Indiana-Kentucky Conference 1393 Join us for a podcast where we get to learn more about members of the IKC. In this storytelling episode we hear from IKC MID (Member in Discernment), Margaret Velto. Margaret is studying for her MDiv at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and currently serves as intern with the Indiana Kentucky Conference. Learn more about us at https://ikcucc.org/

]]> spirituality, prayer, podcast, news, interviews, clergy, support No To Be Seen: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott, Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins, and Rev. Cassidy Hall 4 4 To Be Seen: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott, Rev. Dr. David Long-Higgins, and Rev. Cassidy Hall full bbf29a2c-8cff-4557-8952-242cb30aeb61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d0a896db Sat, 15 Feb 2025 09:31:36 -0800 The Indiana-Kentucky Conference The Indiana-Kentucky Conference 2222 prayer, encouragement, respite, resources, response, pondering, conversation No The 2024 IKC Annual Gathering Closing Worship: Rev. Teresa Walton O'Bannon 3 3 The 2024 IKC Annual Gathering Closing Worship: Rev. Teresa Walton O'Bannon full c26e5672-7c2b-4632-99ec-f339dcbfd547 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d3c0176 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:38:06 -0700 The Indiana-Kentucky Conference The Indiana-Kentucky Conference 1252 spirituality, prayer, podcast, news, interviews, clergy, support No Prayers and Poems with Conference Minister the Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott 2 2 Prayers and Poems with Conference Minister the Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott full f67316d2-2265-41d2-9b8a-4bed384b8b27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d950d074 In this episode we hear from the Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott who offers us poems as a form of prayer, including his own poetry. Learn more about us at IKCUCC.org. 

]]> In this episode we hear from the Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott who offers us poems as a form of prayer, including his own poetry. Learn more about us at IKCUCC.org. 

]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:17:49 -0700 The Indiana-Kentucky Conference The Indiana-Kentucky Conference 213 In this episode we hear from the Rev. Dr. Chad Abbott who offers us poems as a form of prayer, including his own poetry. Learn more about us at IKCUCC.org. 

]]> spirituality, prayer, podcast, news, interviews, clergy, support No Hope is on the Way with the Rev. Greg Denk 1 1 Hope is on the Way with the Rev. Greg Denk full 66e58fba-16f2-488d-855a-bda676f7b4d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbf82718 Learn more about our conference at IKCUCC.ORG

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]]> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:37:25 -0800 The Indiana-Kentucky Conference The Indiana-Kentucky Conference 911 Learn more about our conference at IKCUCC.ORG

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