Cafeteria Christian

Cafeteria Christian

Natalia Terfa, Emmy Kegler

Episodes 371
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (390)
Since Aug 2018
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
83%
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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

#365 What Are Sacraments Anyway?

Jun 08, 2026 1h 7m

Emmy and Natalia talk about the sacraments, why we have them, and why they still matter. www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian

#364 Rupture and Repair

Jun 01, 2026 1h 1m

Emmy and Natalia talk about repair and why it matters in relationships, maybe now more than ever. Rupture and Repair slidedeck (that was the basis of this conversation) Support us on Patreon

#363 The Church's Weird Week

May 18, 2026 59m

Natalia and Emmy talk about the 10 days between Ascension and Pentecost, and what they mean and what we're supposed to do with these lesser holy days. Become a Patreon Meredith Anne Miller's VBS…

#362 A God of War? With Dr Michael Chan

May 11, 2026 55m

Emmy and Natalia welcome back friend of God friend of the pod Dr Michael Chan to talk about what we are supposed to think and do when God is invoked to justify violence and war. Not for any current…

#361 I Want to Have a Different Conversation About AI

May 04, 2026 1h 5m

Gird your loins as Natalia brings forward a CONTROVERSIAL take (for Emmy) about AI. Is it possible to have a nuanced conversation about something so polarizing? Church Anew Blog AOC Video Referenced…

#360 Not All These Stories Are Fun

Apr 27, 2026 1h 3m

Emmy and Natalia talk about what to do with complicated or difficult or horrible stories in the Bible and if we can really, truly, set them aside and still be faithful? Patreon Article we reference

#359 Are We… Catholic now?

Apr 20, 2026 54m

Emmy and Natalia talk about Pope Leo and how his message of peace is compelling but actually not that new and also what that means for those of us who may be wondering if agreeing with the Pope so…

#358 That's NOT God

Apr 13, 2026 1h 2m

Emmy and Natalia talk about Artemis II and Pete Hegseth and while neither of those are Jesus, one of them is definitely closer. Article Links: God Deserves All the Glory - Arthur Holquin Artemis…

#357 Does Easter Pass the Vibe Check? With Laura Fanucci

Mar 30, 2026 1h 7m

Natalia welcomes author and speaker Laura Fanucci to the pod to talk about Easter and Holy Week and why we shouldn't let our culture define this day and season with candy and plastic when it's so…

#356 You Can't Pray Away the Anything

Mar 23, 2026 52m

Emmy and Natalia talk about healing and miracles and medicine and why none of them are mutually exclusive and also why this let-Jesus-take-the-wheel way of doing healthcare is not faithful but…

#355 Jesus Never Said "Can't We All Just Get Along"

Mar 16, 2026 1h 5m

Emmy and Natalia tackle a listener question about a parent breakup, boundaries, and a theological question about whether or not God makes all things good. (spoiler: no)…

#354 Grab Bag and Bible Translations

Mar 09, 2026 1h 12m

Emmy and Natalia talk about what's happening in the world, in Minneapolis, and then answer a listener question about Bible Translations and why there are so many and how we are supposed to even know…

#353 In All Things… Nuance.

Mar 02, 2026 1h 11m

Emmy and Natalia talk about a listener's request for advice on leaving a church, and it leads to a deeper discussion about Two Kingdom Theology, all of which may or may not have required Emmy to put…

#352 "The Files"

Feb 23, 2026 1h 4m

Emmy and Natalia talk a little bit about "The Files" - and what it means for us as people of faith that this kind of evil exists in the world, and what we do about the fact that justice seems so slow…

# 351 Notes from Occupied Suburbia

Feb 16, 2026 1h 11m

Emmy and Natalia welcome longtime listener Bethany, to share with us a little bit about how Operation Metro Surge looks different in the suburbs than it does in the city, and what non-Minnesota…

#350 We Remember Your Baptism, with Meta Herrick Carlson

Feb 09, 2026 1h 1m

Emmy and Natalia welcome very special guest Meta Herrick Carlson to talk about her new book for children: We Remember Your Baptism. We also talk about baptism generally and why it matters more than…

#349 We Will Not Comply

Feb 02, 2026 1h 4m

Emmy and Natalia talk about Romans 13 and how it gets tossed around as a reason to be quiet and just comply. No thank you. Not only is it theologically bad, but it's just wrong! They'll dig into the…

#348 Highs and Lows in MN

Jan 26, 2026 1h 5m

Natalia and Emmy talk about the last few days in Minnesota/Minneapolis, how we're feeling, how we're showing up, and how you can all do your own thing. www.patreon.com/cafeteriachristian

#347 Find Your One Thing

Jan 19, 2026 1h 1m

Emmy and Natalia give an update from Minneapolis, talk about ways to support the communities here, and how to take care of the overwhelm many of you have told us you are feeling.…

#346 Not Good, But Better.

Jan 12, 2026 1h 1m

Emmy and Natalia process the escalation and violence in Minneapolis after the killing of Renee Nicole Good, and what our faith tells us about how we respond in times such as this. Unidos/Monarca St…

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Cafeteria Christian has published 371 episodes since August 2018, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.

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