Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Monica Ritchie: Lady Theologian For Normal People
Monica Ritchie is relatable, approachable and has a TON of valuable knowledge about the Bible that many of us fellow Christians can stand to hear more about. She went to seminary as a young mom and just recently graduated! As a Bible Teacher who *loves* theology, she...
The Joy of Needing and Being Needed in the Local Church
by Sarah Seefeldt Follow Sarah on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook I didn’t want to go. I didn’t want to get up the next morning, get dressed, and go to a building with people who had argued rudely with my husband over a decision the committee had made. I didn’t want...
Overcoming a Church Cult Background: Leah’s Story (Interview)
What is a Christian cult exactly? My friend Leah grew up in what she calls a Christian "cult," a super-fundamentalist church setting where women were routinely put down, disrespected and where she never heard that God loved her. To her, this is just what Christianity...
When Our Baby Needed Open Heart Surgery, The Church Was There
by Becca Yager The local church I went to when I was growing up is what helped me come to know Jesus personally and grow in my relationship with Him. I went to the middle school youth group and then the high school one. I went to the Bible camp that is connected to...
Betsy Painter: A Christian’s Guide to Planet Earth
Christians and climate change -- where do we stand? Betsy Painter is a creative writer and conservation biologist, who is passionate about environmental care and its human dimensions. She has studied Religion and Ecology in graduate school with a focus on the...
What’s Wrong With Surrogacy? Jennifer Lahl, Center for Bioethics & Culture
Jennifer Lahl is the founder of the Center for Bioethics and Culture Is surrogacy bad news? Today, I'm talking with Jennifer Lahl, founder and president of The Center for Bioethics and Culture. She has written, commented and produced multiple films on the concerns and...