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Being a church volunteer in 2019 is not just about leading the next bake sale. With the increase in shootings at houses of worship, some churches are choosing to arm themselves. Is packing in the pews the best answer? Or, is there a better way to keep the congregants safe?Subscribe on <a href="https://apple.co/2TpWH52">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2uqwhWG">Google Play</a> Music: "StompDance" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://incompetech.com" target="_blank">https://incompetech.com</a>). Licensed under the Creative Commons.

There are two ways to approach religion. You can close your eyes and repeat the feel-good hymns you learned in Sunday school or you can take a hard look at what you believe. But, be prepared for what you may learn. This is The Needle, a podcast on religion that takes a topic you’re not supposed to talk about in church, and does. The show will look at topics like guns, sexuality, race, immigration, money and women in leadership. Each episode is a deep dive into the controversies and contradictions of being a person of faith in modern society.