
Stay connected.
Here I Pod, S2 Episode 4: Climate Action with Lutherans Restoring Creation and Young Adults On the Hill
Host Regina Banks speaks with Phoebe Morad, Executive Director of Lutherans Restoring Creation, about the intersection of faith and climate advocacy.
Here I Pod, Season 2 Episode 3: Generational Bills and August Recess Opportunities
Host Regina Banks speaks with Silas Kulkarni, director of strategy and advocacy for ELCA Witness in Society about how the ELCA has advocated at the federal level around budget reconciliation and rescission bills, as well as the opportunities for advocacy during August Recess.
Here I Pod, Season 2 Episode 1: Church & Community in Times of Political Violence
The second season of the popular Here I Pod podcast from ELCA advocacy returns with host Regina Q. Banks speaking with Tammy Walhof, Director of Lutheran Advocacy - Minnesota, and Jacob Summerville, 2024-2025 Hunger Advocacy Fellow, about the recent political violence that occurred in their state.
Here I Pod, Episode 9: Middle East & North Africa Advocacy through Accompaniment
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 9: Sasha Ghosh-Siminoff, program director for Middle East & North Africa (sometimes referred to as MENA) policy with ELCA Witness in Society.
Here I Pod, Episode 8: MMIW Awareness and Indigenous Ministries of the ELCA
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 8: Vance Blackfox, Justice Nichols and Brenda Blackhawk are guests.
Here I Pod, Episode 7: People and Budget Choices - Perspective from Lutheran Services in America
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 7: Lutheran Services in America president and CEO Alesia Frerichs is guest.
Here I Pod, Episode 6: Higher education and schools in today’s policy climate
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. In episode 6, Rev. Dr. Lamont Wells joins host Regina Banks for a conversation about the current climate of higher education. Listen for insights into free speech, Lutheran history and current advocacy efforts.
Here I Pod, Episode 5: Migration policy changes and their impact
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. In Episode 5 you’ll hear from faith-based advocates meeting our current moment by supporting immigrants and refugees during a time of rapid shifts and changes. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
Here I Pod, Episode 4: Foreign assistance funding freeze effects and actions
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 4 takes a critical look at the direct impact on lives worldwide of the evolving landscape of U.S. foreign assistance. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
Here I Pod, Episode 3: Connecting faith-based advocates and lawmakers
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Real people making a real difference come to the fore in Episode 3, delving into how faith-based advocates can engage in shaping public policy and drive meaningful community engagement. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
Here I Pod, Episode 2: Climate Care and Policy Trends
Here I Pod is a podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. Episode 2 explores the intersection of faith and environmental advocacy within the ELCA and highlights the challenges and opportunities faced by congregations in implementing sustainable practices. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.
Here I Pod, Episode 1: Housing and Homelessness Trends and Policy Impacts
Here I Pod is a new podcast series from ELCA Advocacy bringing together voices of faith-based advocates caring for all people and creation. The inaugural episode discusses the pressing issues of housing and homelessness in the U.S. and what we can do. Host: Regina Q. Banks of Lutheran Office of Public Policy - California.