Voices From the Archives

Voices From the Archives

Fountain Street Church

Episodes 6
Avg. Duration 48m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
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About This Podcast

Welcome to Voices From The Archives A journey through the rich history of Fountain Street Church, a unique, non-denominational congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Through recordings from our archives, we bring you the voices of past ministers, guest speakers, and community leaders as they wrestle with timeless questions of faith, justice, and the evolving role of religion in society. Each episode revisits key moments from Fountain Street Church's history, from thought-provoking sermons to pivotal discussions on spirituality, social action, and the liberal religious tradition. Whether you're a longtime member or discovering us for the first time, these archival recordings offer insight, inspiration, and a connection to a progressive legacy that continues to shape the present. Produced by Kayle Clements with assistance from Dick Wood and Nathan Dannison. Theme music by Kayle Clements.

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Recent Episodes

Elaine Pagels

Apr 18, 2025 38m

In this episode, renowned scholar Elaine Pagels explores the roles of Eve and Mary Magdalene in early Christian thought and uncovers how ancient texts—both biblical and non-canonical—shaped ideas…

Matthew Fox (pt. 1)

Apr 03, 2025 27m Transcript

In this episode, we dive into a thought-provoking conversation with theologian and author Matthew Fox, exploring his transformative ideas on spirituality, creativity, and the sacred. Fox, known for…

What are We Celebrating?

Mar 27, 2025 23m Transcript

In this episode of Voices from the Archives, we present Rev. Duncan Littlefair’s 1994 sermon, What Are We Celebrating?, delivered at Fountain Street Church’s 125th anniversary. Littlefair reflects on…

Stokely Carmichael Speech-1967 at Fountain Street Church

Mar 20, 2025 1h 22m Transcript

This week's episode features a historic lecture by Stokely Carmichael, delivered at Fountain Street Church on May 17, 1967. A pivotal figure in the Civil Rights Movement and former chairman of SNCC,…

Stokley Carmichael Lecture (trailer)

Mar 13, 2025 1m Trailer

In 1967, at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, revolutionary activist Stokely Carmichael delivered a powerful address at Fountain Street Church, in Grand Rapids Michigan that would echo through…

1994 Symposium on the Future of Liberal Religion

Mar 12, 2025 1h 7m Transcript

In this very first episode, we revisit the 1994 Symposium on the Future of Liberal Religion, a key moment in Fountain Street Church’s 125th-anniversary celebration. Five ministers—Bruce Bode, Don…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Voices From the Archives have?

Voices From the Archives has published 6 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Education, Religion & Spirituality.

Is Voices From the Archives still active?

Voices From the Archives is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 48m.

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