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Hi! I'm Dr. Seth Pierce.

Dr. Seth Pierce has served both as a local church pastor and university professor in both communication and religion. He holds a Ph.D. in Communication and has authored numerous books and articles, as well as given presentations for organizations such as National Communication Association, Religious Communication Association, and Academy of Homiletics. He is transitioning to the role of lead pastor of Sunnyside SDA Church in Portland, OR. He also continues to teach adjunct for Kentucky Wesleyan College and Walla Walla University.

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Dr. Pierce shares the strange and monstrous potluck story that inspired the podcast.