Feb 6, 202620 min
This January, we said a heartbreaking goodbye to a giant of our community, Edith Renfrow Smith, who passed away at the age of 111. To honor her incredible legacy, the Temple Forum is releasing a very special...
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The Temple Forum
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About this Podcast:
The Temple Forum is a podcast hosted by The Chicago Temple in Chicago, IL. We talk about faith, people, and the world.
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What is The Temple Forum about?
The Temple Forum is a podcast hosted by The Chicago Temple in Chicago, IL. We talk about faith, people, and the world.
Who hosts The Temple Forum?
The Temple Forum is hosted by Temple Forum. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
What has The Temple Forum covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Honoring a Legend: A Special Episode on the Life of Edith Renfrow Smith" (6 February 2026, 20 minutes), "Faith, Identity, and Storytelling: A Conversation with Steven Thrasher" (26 September 2025, 33 minutes), and "Generosity That Builds the Church: Insights from the Midwest Methodist Foundation" (2 June 2025, 22 minutes).
How often does The Temple Forum publish?
The Temple Forum publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 24 minutes across 40 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Temple Forum?
Booking probability for The Temple Forum is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Temple Forum requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Temple Forum's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Temple Forum?
The strongest fits for The Temple Forum are Religion & Faith. The Temple Forum has a religion audience.
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Recent episodes
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Sep 26, 202533 minThis week, we are honored to welcome Steven Thrasher — journalist, professor of journalism at Northwestern University, former writer for Saturday Night Live, and author of the powerful book The Viral Underclass. Steven...
Jun 2, 202522 min🎙️ New Temple Forum Podcast Episode! 🎙️ We’re excited to share our latest episode featuring Rev. Chris Walters, President & CEO of the Midwest Methodist Foundation , as we explore the connection between faith...
Episode #37
Faith in Motion: Dr. Javier Viera on Higher Education, Growth, and Advocacy for Immigrants
Apr 4, 202521 minExciting new episode of the Temple Forum Podcast at the Chicago Temple! We had the honor of speaking with Dr. Javier Viera from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Viera...
Mar 4, 202526 minDr. John P. Burgess is the James Henry Snowden Professor of Systematic Theology at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), he has served in various congregations and...
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Episode #35
Missionary in Jerusalem, Rev Jane Eesley
Jan 27, 202531 minWe are thrilled to share some exciting news! Rev. Jane Eesley, a dedicated missionary who has been serving in Israel, will be joining First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple as our new senior pastor this...
Jan 1, 202518 minIt is our pleasure to share that we recently had the opportunity to interview Rev. Young-Mee Park, the new Interim Senior Pastor at the First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple, located in 77 W. Washington...
Dec 5, 202425 minWelcome to the Temple Forum Podcast! Today, we have the privilege of speaking with a truly remarkable guest, David Worthington, the Global Ambassador of Methodist Heritage Sites for The United Methodist Church. David...
Oct 2, 202437 minWelcome to this special episode of the Temple Forum podcast! Today, we are honored to celebrate the remarkable ministry of Rev. Dr. Myron McCoy, who has faithfully served as Senior Pastor at the First United Methodist...
Episode #31
Memory of God Dr. Kwang Jin Oh
Aug 21, 202423 min“What does it mean to remember God?” Dr. Oh asks us. Join us as we explore the intriguing intersection of neuroscience and Wesleyan theology! Kwang-Jin Oh, a PhD graduate in Theology and Ethics at Garrett-Evangelical...
May 21, 202422 minThe Chicago Temple's Hope's Table ministry has been providing crucial services to the homeless in downtown Chicago. Mabel, a dedicated member of the FUMC at the Chicago Temple, has led this initiative every Saturday for...
- Jan 8, 202424 min
Did you know that this year marks the 100th anniversary of Chicago's Temple Building? Listen to the Temple Forum podcast about the history and fun facts of the Chicago Temple Building in honor of its 100th anniversary...
Dec 7, 202326 minChristian is an attorney, but now works for the human rights of immigrants through UMC agencies UMCOR and GBGM(Global Ministries). Listen to Cristian talk about the United Methodist Church's commitment to immigrants and...
Oct 30, 202315 minMeet Dan Schwerin, the new bishop of the Northern Illinois Conference of The United Methodist Church! Bishop Schwerin is a poetry-loving Wisconsin native who has been bishop of the Northern Illinois Conference, home...
Sep 18, 202314 minWant to learn about the history of Chicago's up-and-coming neighborhood, the WestLoop? Join the Temple Forum for a discussion of Connie Fairbanks' book Chicago's WestLoop: Then and Now, the result of extensive and...
Aug 7, 202328 minTemple Forum had an interview with Sulkiro Song (She/they), Ha:n UMC's worship director, to learn more about Ha:n, a Korean-American congregation, and Song's understanding of a queer God. Sulkiro majored in Biblical...
Jul 5, 202323 minC25/7 Father's Arms Ministry is a non-profit located at 1543 W Howard St, Chicago, IL. They provide community outreach programs including a monthly food pantry for locals and newly bussed immigrants, an after school...
Episode #23
The Capacity to Be Brave -Interview with M Jade Kaiser, co-founder and co-director of EnFleshed
Jun 2, 202320 minHappy Pride! This month we interviewed the Rev. M Jade Kaiser(they/them), co-founder and co-director of EnFleshed and deacon in the United Methodist Church. Visit enfleshed website: https://enfleshed.com/
Episode #22
Rev. Dr. Dong Hyeon Jeong, Director the Center for Asian/Asian American Ministry at Garrett ETS
May 1, 202318 minIn celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Temple Forum invited Dr. Donghyun Jeong for an interview.In addition to serving as Assistant Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Garrett Evangelical...
Mar 20, 202327 minDuring the COVID pandemic, we heard about the healthcare heroes in our hospitals. These are the doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals who are on the front lines taking care of patients. But…there are other...
Recent guests
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Steven Thrasher
Daniel Renberg Chair of Social Justice in Reporting, Northwestern University
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Chris Walters
former navigator in the Missouri Air National Guard, Midwest Methodist Foundation
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Pat Jackson
2025 Public Policy Chair, Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce
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Rev. Chris Walters
Midwest Methodist Foundation
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