COBCast - The Church of the Brethren Podcast

A collection of recordings from Church of the Brethren conferences, sermons, and other events.

Newsline Podcast June 23, 2026 06/23/2026

Newsline Podcast June 23, 2026 The Mission and Ministry Board of the Church of the Brethren has approved a Statement of Intent regarding the denominational headquarters in Elgin, Illinois. Annual Conference begins June 28th in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with several pre-conference events happening before that. There will be daily issues of Newsline from June 27 - July 2. A new webpage titled “Walking Together” offers study and worship resources to accompany the Mission and Ministry Board resolution titled “Walking Together: Immigration, Peacemaking, Conscience, and Supporting Our Neighbors.” The Church of the Brethren’s Middle Pennsylvania District has called Carolyn Willoughby as a member of the interim district executive minister team beginning Aug. 1. Jan Fischer Bachman, web producer, presents the news, with piano played by Kara Miller. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/41746145

Newsline Podcast June 16, 2026 06/16/2026

Newsline Podcast June 16, 2026 The Catholic Medical Mission Board has begun renting warehouse space at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Maryland. The daily worship services at the 2026 Annual Conference will be livestreamed free of charge with no registration required. Go to The Review and Evaluation Committee asks questions. fall applications are due June 24. summer trips have kicked off with in Winston-Salem, N.C. and Northern Ireland this week. Go to . /episode/index/show/brethren/id/41662370

Newsline Podcast June 9, 2026 06/09/2026

Newsline Podcast June 9, 2026 Associated Church Press awards for Messenger and Communications, EYN elevates four congregations to autonomous status as part of the 2026 EYN Church Autonomy program, Annual Conference updates, Conscientious Objection events, Deportation Defense Response events and prayer requests, personnel notes, and new ways to give. Heidi Gross presents the news with music by Carolyn Strong and EYN women. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/41585665

Newsline May 26, 2026 05/26/2026

Newsline May 26, 2026 Learnings from the recent L.E.A.D. conference, a new Brethren Rapid Response Network supporting immigrants, a prayer request for the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, and surrounding countries during this latest outbreak of Ebola virus, National Youth Conference announces offerings, and Brethren Press introduces a new children's book, Washing My Sister's Feet by Gimbiya Kettering with illustrations by Gabhor Utomo. This episode is presented by Virginia Rendler, with a special message from author Gimbiya Kettering. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/41432020

Newsline May 19, 2026 05/19/2026

Newsline May 19, 2026 Learn about a new grant to support Brethren Disaster Ministries from Lilly Endowment. Mission Advancement has launched a campaign to preserve the historic Germantown Meetinghouse and Cemetery, which dates to 1723. Hear updates from members of the Global Church of the Brethren Communion, which met in Gijon, Spain in April. And get the latest personnel news from the Church of the Brethren. Matt DeBall of Mission Advancement presents the news, and Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/41355500

Newsline April 28, 2026 04/28/2026

Newsline April 28, 2026 News from the Church of the Brethren world, April 28, 2026. The podcast is presented by Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford, news director. News includes Brethren Disaster Ministries work in North Carolina, an attack in Borno State, Nigeria, the 2026 Annual Conference business agenda, All Who Minister resources online, deadlines to apply to serve with Brethren Volunteer Service this year, an action alert from the Office of Peacebuilding and Policy, LEAD conference coming up soon - it is still possible to register as a virtual attendee, On Earth Peace workshop on conscientious objection, and Shine downloadable six-week curriculum. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/41051650

Newsline April 20, 2026 04/21/2026

Newsline April 20, 2026 Largest congregations sent leaders for a time of learning, sharing, and support, Faithful Response Immigration Gathering drew participation from the four denominations and others, Global Food Initiative awarded grants to ministries in Burundi, Rwanda, and Uganda, the Brethren Faith in Action Fund grants went to eight congregations and one camp, Intercultural ministries offers training for "frontliners," a book study, and the Intercultural cafe. Upcoming events include listening sessions for multivocational pastors, the LEAD conference, and faith formation training on Zoom from the Susquehanna Valley Ministry Center and Brethren Press. Registrations are also open for Young Adult Conference, Annual Conference, and National Youth conference. Applications for the Church of the Brethren’s Health Care Education Scholarship are due by May 22nd. For details, go to . Virginia Rendler, Interim Co-Director and Volunteer Coordinator of Brethren Volunteer Service, presents the news. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/40962135

Newsline April 14, 2026 04/14/2026

Newsline April 14, 2026 Opposition to FY 2027 drastic Pentagon budget increase, Brethren Disaster Ministries grants, Deportation Defense Response Team update, National Youth Sunday worship resources, open registrations, Director of Ministry position listing, Standing Committee special meeting on Eder Financial, invitation to the upcoming Intercultural Cafe. News presented by Aly Heckeroth. Special invitations from Donna Kline and Founa Augustin Badet. Piano played by Nancy Sollenberger Heishman. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/40877320

Newsline March 31, 2026 03/31/2026

Newsline March 31, 2026 Church of the Brethren supports asylum seekers in case before Supreme Court. Children's Disaster Services responds following tornados in Illinois and Michigan. Part Time Pastor; Full Time Church offers a book discussion on The Space Between Us: Conversations About Transforming Conflict by Betty Pries. EYN holds its 79th Majalisa. Bethany Theological Seminary board meets. Death Row Support Project exhibits art. Matt DeBall and Nancy McCrickard become interim co-directors for Mission Advancement. This episode is presented by Marissa Witkovsky-Eldred, Interim Co-Director of Brethren Volunteer Service and Coordinator of Short Term Service. Nancy Sollenberger Heishman plays the piano. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/40684440

Newsline Podcast March 24, 2026 03/24/2026

Newsline Podcast March 24, 2026 Church of the Brethren Mission and Ministry Board March 2026 meeting, ransomeware attack, Part Time Pastor; Full Time Church events, open registrations, personnel notes, and more. Piano played by Nancy Sollenberger Heishman. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/40608915

Newsline podcast 03/10/2026

Newsline podcast Learn about Brethren Disaster Ministries grants, FaithX trips, news from Nigeria, events, personnel changes and more. This episode features news from the March 7 issue of Newsline. Find out more at . Additional links from this episode include: the , , , and This episode is presented by News director Cheryl Brumbaugh-Cayford. Nancy Miner plays the piano. The Church of the Brethren Newsline podcast is the audio version of the Church of the Brethren’s news service. It provides news related to the whole denomination, including congregations, districts, and members; denominational organizations; and groups that have a connection to the Church of the Brethren. Inclusion in the Newsline podcast does not convey endorsement by the Church of the Brethren. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/40386475

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Dina Milito 06/24/2024

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Dina Milito As founder Rachel Gross retires after 45 years of directing the Death Row Support Project, faithful penpals share stories of their relationships with people sentenced to death. In this episode, Rachel Gross and Anna Lisa Gross interview Dina Milito. Carolyn Strong plays the piano. Check out this audio series through , watch for upcoming written and video interviews, and join in the gratitude reception for Rachel at on July 5. Learn more about Death Row Support Project at /episode/index/show/brethren/id/31868407

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Ruth Aukerman 06/14/2024

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Ruth Aukerman As founder Rachel Gross retires after 45 years of directing the Death Row Support Project, faithful penpals share stories of their relationships with people sentenced to death. In this episode, Rachel Gross and Anna Lisa Gross interview Ruth Aukerman. Nancy Miner plays the piano. Check out this audio series through , watch for upcoming written and video interviews, and join in the gratitude reception for Rachel at on July 5. Learn more about Death Row Support Project at /episode/index/show/brethren/id/31750982

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Jess Hoffert 06/03/2024

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Jess Hoffert As founder Rachel Gross retires after 45 years of directing the Death Row Support Project, faithful penpals share stories of their relationships with people sentenced to death. In this episode, Rachel Gross and Anna Lisa Gross interview Jess Hoffert. Nancy Miner plays the piano. Check out this audio series through , watch for upcoming written and video interviews, and join in the gratitude reception for Rachel at on July 5. Learn more about Death Row Support Project at /episode/index/show/brethren/id/31580212

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Paul Stutzman 05/28/2024

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Paul Stutzman As founder Rachel Gross retires after 45 years of directing the Death Row Support Project, faithful penpals share stories of their relationships with people sentenced to death. In this episode, Rachel Gross and Anna Lisa Gross interview Paul Stutzman. Nancy Miner plays "It is well" on piano. Check out this audio series through , watch for upcoming written and video interviews, and join in the gratitude reception for Rachel at on July 5. Learn more about Death Row Support Project at /episode/index/show/brethren/id/31493402

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Kurt Borgmann and David Waas 05/20/2024

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Kurt Borgmann and David Waas As founder Rachel Gross retires after 45 years of directing the Death Row Support Project, faithful penpals share stories of their relationships with people sentenced to death. In this episode, Rachel Gross and Anna Lisa Gross interview Kurt Borgmann and David Waas. Nancy Miner plays "Move in our Midst" and Kara Miller plays "I have decided to follow Jesus" on piano. Check out this audio series through , watch for upcoming written and video interviews, and join in the gratitude reception for Rachel at on July 5. Learn more about Death Row Support Project at and . /episode/index/show/brethren/id/31389137

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Paige Butzlaff 05/13/2024

Voices of Death Row Support Project: Paige Butzlaff As founder Rachel Gross retires after 45 years of directing the Death Row Support Project, faithful penpals share stories of their relationships with people sentenced to death. In this episode, Rachel Gross and Anna Lisa Gross interview Paige Butzlaff. Nancy Miner plays piano. Check out this audio series through , watch for upcoming written and video interviews, and join in the gratitude reception for Rachel at on July 5. Learn more about Death Row Support Project at and . /episode/index/show/brethren/id/31262352

A Special Christmas Eve 12/15/2022

A Special Christmas Eve Duane Grady reads "A Special Christmas Eve" from the December issue of Messenger. Kara Miller plays "In the bleak midwinter" and Nancy Miner plays "Let all mortal flesh keep silent" and "There's a song in the air." /episode/index/show/brethren/id/25337964

Are we still at the tomb? 04/12/2022

Are we still at the tomb? "Some of the disciples went to the tomb to see for themselves. They just couldn’t comprehend what the women were telling them. "Why didn’t they believe them? Why didn’t they have faith? "Why don’t we? Do we continue to stare into an empty tomb?" Traci Rabenstein reads her article "Are we still at the tomb?" Carolyn Strong plays piano. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/22768487

There is a place for you at the table 04/07/2022

There is a place for you at the table A large kitchen table was the place they were unconditionally loved. Paul Grout tells the story in "A place for you at the table." Violin by Jan Fischer Bachman. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/22717043

Tones like prayers 03/03/2022

Tones like prayers Theopoet Brian Nixon reads nine of his poems, accompanied by original music. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/22325000

That's our church 01/04/2022

That's our church From our foundation, the essence of the Church of the Brethren is the willingness of women and men to study scripture together until we reach consensus, regardless of how long that takes. Sometimes it takes decades, but we can afford to be patient. We love Jesus. We love the Word. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/21676601

Advent Waiting 12/13/2021

Advent Waiting Anna Lisa Gross and Nancy Faus read an excerpt from Angela Finet's Advent devotional, "Do Not Be Afraid" and ponder waiting. Piano recording by Lucas Finet. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/21467588

Autumn 10/07/2021

Autumn Randal Westfall describes how autumn is about slowing into contemplative aspects of life. If we are attentive to God’s Holy Spirit, then we recognize autumn’s invitation as God’s people to harvest, celebrate, and share in the abundance of our lives. And even more importantly, not to do it alone . . . but together. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/20745548

Paraclete 06/23/2021

Paraclete A poem by Debbie Eisenbise. Piano by Nancy Miner. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/19584497

Pent-up Emotion 06/15/2021

Pent-up Emotion A lot of emotion is being released as pandemic restrictions are phased out. How many rituals have we missed? How many formal /episode/index/show/brethren/id/19483565

Family Visits 03/01/2021

Family Visits A poem about the poet's experience of a new way of /episode/index/show/brethren/id/18145250

Arise and shine 12/04/2020

Arise and shine How do roosters related to prophecy? Tom Wagner explains the connection in his Advent article "Arise and shine". Kara Miller plays "In the bleak midwinter" on piano. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/17069390

Speaking Truth to Power, bonus episode 11/05/2020

Speaking Truth to Power, bonus episode Joanna Davidson Smith shares the poem Revolution for this bonus (and final) episode of Speaking Truth to Power for the Church of the Brethren's Messenger Radio. Nancy Miner and Jan Fischer Bachman play "Move in our Midst". /episode/index/show/brethren/id/16659953

Speaking Truth to Power, part 10 10/31/2020

Speaking Truth to Power, part 10 Barbara Daté ministers to us on this latest episode in the Speaking Truth to Power series. For such a time as this, amid uncertainty, violence, illness, grief, Barbara’s words heal. /episode/index/show/brethren/id/16626845

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