‘God Help Us (No, Really)’: Podcast from two West Seattle pastors

From pulpit to podcast, two local pastors are on an audio journey this season of Lent, and asked us to share their announcement:

Admiral’s Progressive Protestants Produce Podcast for Lent

The alliteration was just too good to pass up. Admiral Church United Church of Christ and Tibbetts United Methodist Church have chosen to collaborate again this year for their Lenten services with shared Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and Good Friday services, as well as exchanging pastors in their pulpits during the season.

To enrich the worship experience, they are also co-producing a podcast called God Help Us (No, Really) in which they explore the weekly Scriptures through the lens of progressive, inclusive theology. Be warned: the podcast is explicit and unedited.

God Help Us (No, Really): “A Lent podcast wrestling with scripture and what it means to be a follower of Jesus in a country where Christianity keeps aligning with empire. Hosted by Rev. Sarah Casey she/her, Rachael Phelps she/her, and Rev. Andrew Conley-Holcom he/him, with special guests. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!”

They’ve posted four episodes so far, the most recent one early this morning.

WS Seeker March 21, 2025 (7:45 am)

I just listened to Episode 4. It was so refreshing! We live in a time when religion is often used as a weapon rather than a means of reconciliation and healing. Thanks to both pastors for sharing their gifts and themselves in this thoughtful podcast. You don’t need to be religious to learn something powerful. Today I will be shifting my thoughts from “who or what is at fault for my suffering?” to “how can I respond to my suffering?” Thanks for providing hope and spiritual nourishment in a disorienting time.

Scarlett March 21, 2025 (9:44 am)

After watching the White House “press conference” today (I had to take anti-nausea meds afterwards), I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s time for A.I. to take over because Homo Sapien is too horribly flawed of a species to care for itself. It’s not that far of a leap, since we’re already pets of technology already and technology is everywhere, including the pulpit.

Mrs. A March 21, 2025 (5:05 pm)

Just listened to Episode 3. What a healing environment!! I grew up in a Christian mid-west household, where children’s bible study of the New Testament focused on providing compassion and care for those less fortunate. In more recent years I have watched with horror at the coopting of religion by those who “preach” the exact opposite. This podcast is a balm.

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