Emmy and Natalia tackle an age-old question submitted by a listener, just in time for Holy Week: Why did Jesus have to die?    Books mentioned in this episode:  The Crucified God - by Jurgen Moltmann Proverbs of Ashes - by Rebecca Ann Parker and Rita Nakashima Brock Saving Paradise - by Rebecca Ann Parker and Rita Nakashima Brock (added by Matthew :0) The Cross and the Lynching Tree - by James Cone   Links: ChurchAnew Evening with Kate Bowler: <a href= "https://churchanew.org/an-evening-with-kate-bowler">https://churchanew.org/an-evening-with-kate-bowler</a>  Google Form for CC Book study: <a href= "https://forms.gle/1sAnydcittPhPNPY6?fbclid=IwAR1EFumsmNs-9TpkBEDJn4G3IRQmZZjS8Tr0_LVPKFIRY3e_ooD7E5Jpzdg"> https://forms.gle/1sAnydcittPhPNPY6</a>

#218 Faith, Doubt, and Certainty

Cafeteria Christian started as a place for people who love Jesus but are so over the version of Christianity that forgets love, justice, and curiosity.

Hosted by Pastor Natalia Terfa and Pastor Emmy Kegler, the show is a mix of faith conversations, cultural commentary, and the beautiful, complicated mess of trying to follow Jesus in the real world. From biblical deep dives to big feelings about the world, Emmy and Natalia create a space where honesty and hope coexist.

Together, we're reclaiming the term "Cafeteria Christian" — because when it comes to faith, you really can take what you like and leave the rest.