A podcast where communication meets ECCLESIOLOGY
Navigating the complexity of the church without giving up on it.
Hosted by Erik and Bekah Buchterkirchen, Truth & Tone is an ongoing conversation for the disillusioned, the devoted, and everyone in between seeking theological depth with relational honesty that's rooted in hope.
Available on Apple Podcasts · Spotify · YouTube · Substack
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Hi! We're Erik & Bekah Buchterkirchen
Here, we bring our love for theology, relationships, and hospitable conversations into every episode. We believe the historic Christian tradition offers rich, grounded clarity for navigating today's most demanding cultural questions with intellectual depth and genuine warmth.
Bekah Buchterkirchen
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What Listeners Are Saying
Listeners describe Truth & Tone as an invitation to slow down, examine culture through an unhurried theological lens, and recover the lost art of hospitable conversation.
“To be invited into an intimate conversation at the table with Erik and Bekah is truly a gift. They deliver truth, especially when it comes to living a gospel reality, but the tone is laced with grace. This is a space to learn and grow in faith and community.”
- Taylor Carlson
“A calming voice for today’s culture, from two brilliant minds that provide insight from the Christian worldview. Looking forward to each week’s episode!”
- One Room Schoolhouse
“This is a sobering podcast from a seldom shared viewpoint of the pastoral side to the congregation. Together, they open the door and share their praiseworthy and sometimes humbling moments, throughout their blessed experience of sharing Christ with others.”
- O'Burbank
THE ARCHIVE
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Long-form dialogues exploring the intersection of historic theology, institutional integrity, and cultural renewal.
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