At the Rectory

Happy New Year! What a way to kick off 2023 -- We are joined by the Katie's Dad Darrell Ranum! After a career in Medical Malpractice Insurance for 30+ years, he has a unique perspective into some of the main pieces of what shapes modern life together - working for fairness under the Law, managing people, and managing risk. And he shares timely encouragement that no matter how crooked your life-trajectory seems there is a place where your unique experience can be used to bless people and build your life! We had a blast creating this episode for you and know it will encourage our fellow wanders and listeners! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

This week "At the Rectory," Katie and David talk to Austin Hall, a (soon-to-be) doctoral candidate in history at the University of Cincinnati and an expert in fascism. Austin tells us about how economics and suppressed wages can lead to social violence and how nations can prevent the rise of fascist ideologies. Not enough for you? We also hear about wage labor, class identity, and the role education can play in building better societies. Media recommendations: "Berlin ist Gefallen: on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h7t8VrjoaE --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

This week during our discussion of repairing the world, we talk with Dr. Evan Johnson, who studies the 30 Years War in Germany, to remember the continuity of human resilience in extended conflict zones. We discuss the importance of history, memory, and mourning; as well as, considering how we can be part of repairing the world by the way we think about, study, and teach about conflicts that destroyed so many lives. Book Recommendations: Coping with Life during the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648) Sigrun Haude https://www.amazon.com/1618-1648-Studies-Central-European-Histories/dp/9004466479/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1671420038&refinements=p_27%3ASigrun+Haude&s=books&sr=1-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Do you ever read about something that makes you so mad because you weren't taught it in school? Or maybe you were, but it was taught in this "well, that happened on this date" with no discussion or further inquiry? Well, your hosts At the Rectory had some questions about history, and thankfully we have our neighborhood Historian Katie at the ready! We believe that asking questions and being curious play a huge part of healing and changing the world. Stay tuned at the end when our sound-engineer, David Lai, hops on and gives us his perspective! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Ever just avoid that weird book at the end of the Bible? Or have you ever listened to someone preach about how all the signs and symbols point to current events and map out how the End Times will Come? Ever watch Left Behind? Even if the answer to all of the above is, Nope! - you should stick around for this chat with the lovely celebrated author Dean Flemming! His new book "Foretaste of the Future: Reimagining Revelation" is all about changing how Evangelicals have often read and interpreted Revelation. Dean has worked globally and just retired from teaching at MidAmerica Nazarene University - and you can tell he has a heart for people and students in particular. You are not going to want to miss this amazing conversation at the Rectory this week! Check out some of Dean's Publications: Foretaste of the Future: Reimagining Revelation https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/foretaste-of-the-future-dean-flemming/1140933438 Christianity Today: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2022/september/dean-flemming-revelation-prediction-missional-lens.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

In a time when relationships are breaking because of political differences, our guest this week calls us to practice compassion and patience with people who we just cannot agree with! We are joined by Jennifer Clark who has spent the last 20 years working in politics. And boy, O boy do we dig into how controversial and almost 'dirty' politics feels these days. Katie asks "what could be polarizing about dogs??" and Jennifer happily takes us on a stroll through the complexities of her work, and balancing emotion, evidence, and compassion every day! And stay till the end for the literal sweetest sign off! We are so happy to have you At the Rectory! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Shall we say that Pastor Meg is our unofficial pastor of At the Rectory? We know you love her and so she is back to chat with us about what it even looks like to Pastor in these 'anxious times' -- Welcome Megan Trischler! The last time we had Megan on, she wasn't quite sure what her next adventure would be. She felt called to ministry after her design job came to an end, but the question was WHO and WHERE would she minister? Within months of our last conversation Megan was officially invited on staff at University Christian Church, located near the University of Cincinnati! So we catch up with what her life looks like now, and reflect on how important it is to just be present with each other and with God. As any good pastor, Meg turns the tables on us and asks Katie and Anne some questions, too! Stick around towards to end to hear more about the "Theology of Grilled Cheese Sandwiches!" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

We are joined by our friends bringing their friends to the podcast today! Kyle Sondereker connected us with the fabulous Isaiah Hunt and we got to chat about why we love stories, Afrofuturism, and challenging a Eurocentric story structure! As fiction continues to become reality (with all our technological advancements), more than ever the world we create in sci-fi fantasy could become our future. And we believe that it is that imagination and ingenuity that can help solve some of the major issues our cultures face today. And in the middle of geeking out over DnD and our favorite Anime, we have a great discussion about the history of colonialism and the ways that 'myth-making' can be damaging - like Manifest Destiny and White Supremacy. So, join us for this wild ride, on this week's episode of At the Rectory! Check out more about Isaiah Hunt here: https://neomfa.org/isaiah-hunt-2022-graduate And Isaiah's Short Fiction Piece "Wishful Thinking" here: https://issuu.com/lunanegramag/docs/lunanegraspring2021_issuu/s/12112350 Book Recommendations: The Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parable_of_the_Sower_(novel) The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Name_of_the_Wind The New Age of Empire by Kehinde Andrews: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_New_Age_of_Empire Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Andrews: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53205810-victories-greater-than-death Binti Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor: https://nnedi.com Anime Recommendations: Arakawa Under the Bridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arakawa_Under_the_Bridge Naruto: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naruto TV Recommendations: Avatar the Last Air-Bender: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avatar:_The_Last_Airbender More About Afrofuturism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=154XnA1xcis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Marty takes us to SCHOOL in this episode and shares his journey has a Jewish follower of Jesus and Campus Minister. And boy, do we throw everything we have at him -- 'Why God?' 'What about bad religion and theology?' 'What can a Jewish/Eastern Perspective offer American Christianity?' and Marty answers with pictures and stories, and an infectious love for the things of God and humanity. There are so many good stories in here, so many moments that made us cry, so many powerful reminders of the call to bring heaven and earth together and the radical idea that we are partnering with God to bring that about. You don't want to miss it! Check out Marty's Podcast "BEMA Podcast" wherever you listen to podcasts and check out their website here: https://www.bemadiscipleship.com Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100040870793535 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attherectorypodcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Meet Dr. Emily Hill, anti-capitalist, chicken-coop Co-op member, and Theologian extraordinaire. After a long career in the corporate world she chanced upon a brochure for a degree in Social Justice and Theology and knew that this was the next step God had for her. After not only completing her Masters, but a Ph.d in Theology, she shares what her research has been about lately -- namely, how capitalism has infiltrated church practices. Emily gets us all fired up this episode about the intersections of race, gender, and economics, but she also leaves us with hopeful encouragement about the small ways we can resist the system that threatens to turn us into cogs in a machine, or grind us down to nothing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

A Legacy from a dear friend becomes a blessing to a young mother of 4 and Ukrainian families half a world away. This episode is full of WONDER as we marvel at God's goodness in the midst of grief, loss, and trauma. That God weaves together a story of loving care that we could not make up! Meet Cara, who just said "Yes" to remembering those running from their homes, while she worked to create something to wrap them up on their long journey to safety. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Welcome to an Episode of "At the Rectory Inception" - a Host interviewing another Host! Tune in to hear why Katie was dancing at her dissertation defense, how many continents people watched her defense from, and basically just a lot of CELEBRATING THE NEW DR. RANUM! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

In a world where if feels like there is no truth, Brigette Schoenung sits down with us to remind us that the Truth CAN be recognized and shared - it just sounds different. Brigette is a prolific writer and has written several articles in the public sphere and we get to ask her about her process, and how she creates a persuasive persona, as well as how she survives as a woman writing on the internet where we know trolls run amok! All this and much more is waiting for you on this week's episode of At the Rectory! Articles referenced in this podcast: "We Shouldn't Go Back to the Way Things Were" https://bschoenunguc.medium.com/we-shouldnt-go-back-to-the-way-things-were-6b2666047494 "Woke" Liberal Men Still Don't Get It" https://medium.com/intentional-magic/woke-liberal-men-still-dont-get-it-86316fea9c08 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

We sit down with our good friend Sam who happens to also be a wonderful researcher, therapist, and psychologist in the Cincinnati area. Sam shares some of the work he has done with a group he started called "Braving Controversy" to gather people together to talk about difficult, complex, and often polarizing topics in society. Dive into to this interesting conversation that calls us to keep talking to each other, keep reaching across all kinds of divides to try to understand that "we are all human, and we are all going to make mistakes." Check out Sam's professional website for more information here: https://cincinnaticenterfordbt.com/about/samuel/?fbclid=IwAR1UGhqas2nL9NQoPkUngVdAZgBbri4cJYryXqluO2dvfvaplUvnnEN64dM And for more on the group "Braving Controversy" check out their blog here: https://bravingcontroversy.com/?fbclid=IwAR3JyU1GYm6UFSPiibD0l1Wj7yvA9z6jICXQjJQuDmmFWXHY66mvOuWa7x8 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Abe is At the Rectory to talk about his favorite bugs, how he learns alongside his preschool students, and teaches us grown-ups how to slow down and pay attention to the wonder that is just a nice walk around your neighborhood away. We talk about Swedish Preschools that are outdoors all year round, Japanese preschools shaped like a circle, and the Montessori tradition. Tones of reflections of education at all ages and how decolonization is an important practice to integrate into any classroom. Join us for this week At the Rectory! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Calling all History buffs, this episode is for you! We sit down with Kevin, a PhD candidate in the History Department at the University of Cincinnati to talk about American National identity and questioning how myth-making can be both a good thing and a bad thing for our nation. Kevin studies the Confederacy and so we dive into a look at Confederate History and how it has remained as a cultural entity in America today. Tons to talk about from January 6th to Thanksgiving and much much more, check out this week's episode At the Rectory! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Our guest Ellen kicks off today's show by sharing her difficult experiences in college and how her decisions then led her to the important work she is doing in Cincinnati Schools as a substitute, Multi-language learner (MLL) instructor, and much more! We adored having Ellen share her bright yet frank conversations around "quitting" vs. "leaving for something better", mental health and education and how teachers can be a part of repairing the world, but also breaking the world. You will laugh and tear up as you listen to this week's episode! Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Katie and Anne are joined by social worker Linnea who is currently about to "eat, pray, love" for a year out in Arizona! You will love Linnea and her unique reflections on what it means to repair the world when the world just makes NO sense anymore. We love kicking off this season with her because she calls attention to the fact that we have to look at ourselves first and foremost when we are thinking about how broken the world is. We cover SO much in this whirlwind of an episode, but it will ultimately leave you encouraged and challenged! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

In our Intro episode for our 5th season, Katie and Anne sit down to reflect upon Judaism's concept of 'tikkun olam' or the call to repair the world! We preview guests to come as well sharing mini stories of tikkun olam in our lives, we are excited to kick start a new season of At the Rectory! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

In our season finale -- We chat with Amal Abeysekera as he shares how he started baking and then how he became Instagram famous! He shares his favorite Sri Lankan ingredients like Kithul and how baking has connected him with people from all over the world! Check him out https://www.instagram.com/thunapahadiaries/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

** Important Note: On the morning we sat down to record, Russia invaded Ukraine, so we talk a bit about that situation before Katie and Anne share their favorite recs for historical work and popular content creators and reflect on Black History Month! Stay tuned at the end for our sound editor's rendition of "We Shall Overcome" Links to work mentioned: Slave Religion - an academic history text written in the 1960s by Albert J. Raboteau https://global.oup.com/ushe/product/slave-religion-9780195174120?cc=us&lang=en& The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/190696/the-warmth-of-other-suns-by-isabel-wilkerson/ Black Bean CMS - oil painter/oil pastels Youtuber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYAyoRxowkM&t=192s Pinterest Board - "Vintage Black Glamour" https://www.pinterest.com/lynnstarlynn/vintage-black-glamour/ BONUS Podcast: Unladylike "How to Take a Hike" - Black Women Hiking https://unladylike.co/episodes/096/take-a-hike?fbclid=IwAR0LPUIep_1fU4nuoy5LuSohCdkg_KCPFPxyldgc9V11xBi5r7XhoFf_fEY --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Jim Chen is a world-traveler, Meta-Human, and rock-climber who loves to have fun and get his friends to go Karaoking with him -- one of the reasons Jim is so fun and his After Hours are jam-packed with connection is because he practices saying 'yes' to all kinds of new experiences. We chat about how making friends after college is hard, and listen to how Jim got started with rock-climbing - something that he says he is totally obsessed with because of how it centers him after a bad day and introduces him to so many people. Join us as we listen to one of the most interesting guys around even if he is NOT related to the gold-medalist Nathan Chen or our friend Dr. Grace Chen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

On the 4th anniversary of the Parkland School Shooting, we wanted to talk about public acts of violence and how they are shaping Gen Z and Generation Alpha. So, we invited Emma who is Anne's former Writing student and currently attending BGSU to listen to her experience and her perspective on the violence she has seen growing up. We tackle a lot of difficult topics that all center on acts of violence like school shootings, police shootings, violence against women, non-binary friends, and POC; and how all of these things are shaping Gen Z. Just like the "Duck and Cover" Generation, public acts of violence impact the decisions we make on a daily basis and our hopes for the future. Sit down and enjoy our firey chat with Emma, who shares so openly about the things facing her generation and the hope that we will be able to learn from previous generations' mistakes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Michelle Pelton shares her journey of becoming a wholistic healer and guide over the course of this difficult pandemic year+ and losing her father in November 2021. We talk about healing, about how language is important in sharing the things that we love with the most people! And making time for ourselves and our dreams in the midst of a relationships that can take up all of our time. Stay tuned at the end for a taste of what a Guided Meditation by Michelle would be like and ENJOY this fascinating conversation At the Rectory. You can follow Michelle on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ohgigglegiggle/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

This week we celebrate the role of Arts and Crafts - particularly during this age of the pandemic! They help us focus, they help us re-use items, and so often we learn our crafting skills by sitting next to others and watching them work! Sarah Muncy joins us to reflect on what crafting means to her and how we can all revel in things that are slow to finish, are beautiful just because we like them, and that are not necessarily "financially productive." In a world where we so often hear that our value is only in what we do, therefore we should be DOING productive things as much as possible - we hope this conversation gives you pause and encourages you to pick up that craft, or plant that garden, or learn to crochet from a friend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

This week we learn from Mandy McLaughlin! One of the most interesting people we have ever met! She shares about her candle-making company Ginger Bee and how it has connected her to communities she never would have shared space with before! We laugh a lot during the episode and dive into the different ways sharing resources is a practice that began in Mandy's childhood and influences her life today. You are going to love listening to our chat with Mandy At the Rectory! Check out the Ginger Bee Online Shop here: https://gingerbee.buzz/ And check Mandy on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gingerbee.buzz/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Becoming a good ally takes time and the willingness to sit down and listen. No superheros here! Enjoy this reflection on the ways that we have missed the mark and tried to "fix things" instead of listening and getting out of the way! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

This week we are re-sharing our powerful conversation with Allie Kuroff who was a resident of DC and works for the Atlantic, which we had on the show about a year ago.  We think you will really enjoy Allie's perspective and reflecting on these events, as even now conversations are being had in our government about what really happened on January 6th, 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

This week we are so excited to welcome a good friend of the Rectory - Satish Casie Chetty! This week, Satish reflects with gratitude on the wild journey that loving both medical science and music has taken him on ever since he began to play the violin at 10 years old. His story celebrates the power of community, protecting your passion, and perseverance -- and it is a perfect way to start off the new year! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Did you know that Christmas is technically 12 days long? So here is our Christmas gift to you, our listeners! This episode is full of great music and movie recommendations, as well as talks about the complexities of Christmas and all the feelings that come with this nostalgic season! So grab some hot coco and join us for this festive holiday episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

We are joined this week by Vanessa Trine, a therapist in Southern California to talk about how her creative passions influence and equip her as a therapist. Vanessa gives us a great definition of what therapy is, lots of great resources, as well as talking about the absolute MAGIC of singing and how it can signal to your body that you are SAFE. Join us as we dive into the wonderful world of Vanessa's "After Hours." Follow Vanessa on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_trine_therapy/ Book Recc: "The Body Keeps the Score" https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-body-keeps-the-score-bessel-van-der-kolk-md/1117229987 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

This week we get to talk about one of our favorite subjects At the Rectory -- BOOKS! We are joined by writer Melody Steiner to talk about libraries, publishing, and writing. For Melody, writing and sharing stories helped her create a place where she belonged and felt at peace. We talk about the importance of including diverse voices on syllabi and learning from stories that "we didn't know what we didn't know." Welcome Melody to the Rectory and follow her social media!   Order her debut novel "Slither" from her website:  https://www.melodysteiner.com/ Check her out on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/melody_steiner https://twitter.com/STombran Check out Previous Podcasts and Poetry:  http://strangehorizons.com/author/s-r-tombran/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Emilie, Anne, and Katie chat this week about how they are thinking about their "After Hours" and what to do to actually live after work, instead of just crash and watch a ton of Netflix (which they, of course, do, too). Join us as we reflect on the nature of labor and if the Pandemic really did shift anything for people and their work/life balance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

DJ Trischler joins us At the Rectory to share his thoughts about how his work intersects with all aspects of his life in a small neighborhood in Cincinnati. He offers three questions to ground listeners -- Are you being simple in your ways? Are you being present in your place? Are you being hospitable to the guest? Love DJ? Check out our conversation with Megan Trischler's in Season 1 (Ep 8 & 9) Book Links: "A Paradise Built in Hell" by Rebecca Solnit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/301070/a-paradise-built-in-hell-by-rebecca-solnit/ "We the Living" by Ayn Rand https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/we-the-living_ayn-rand/259218/#edition=7378937&idiq=4642835 "The Book of Beb" by Frederick Buechner https://www.christianbook.com/the-book-of-bebb/frederick-buechner/9780062517692/pd/17691 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

We are thrilled to welcome the witty and wonderful Alice Connor At the Rectory this week! We chat about Alice's newest book "Brave: Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Grief, Mercy, Folly, Joy, Sex, and Redemption" and unpack some of the stories we grew up with about God, and Alice shares how she keeps a balance between work, family, and her writing career. You are not going to want to miss this delightful episode! Check out her other book "Fierce: Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Violence, Mercy, Bravery, Wisdom, Sex, and Salvation" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Cara shares powerful stories of how God speaks to her through dreams and shows up in Creation to remind her that she is not alone. Cara translates her infectious love for God and people through her music. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

We geek out about all this horror and religion and monsters! Special Guest Curtis Ranum joins us to give more insight and recc for your next horror movie watch! You don't want to miss this episode of At the Rectory: Spooky Edition --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

David crashes the party At the Rectory as we reflect on the AMAZING stories we have heard this season! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Anne is a new AUNT Emilie is SUPER-FIX-IT BARBIE And Katie reminds us to say "Yes" Join us as the hosts of At the Rectory reflect on their definitions and experiences of love --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

This episode is dedicated to our pets that teach us so much about unconditional love. We laugh and cry and share just how much caring for and being taken care of by our pets has transformed our lives and even connected us better to new friends and our community! Give it a listen and share with someone else who LOVES pets! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

As a chaplain, our guest John Betz has seen it all, from "What the Hell are you doing here?" to gifts of moonshine, the spectrum of humanity's brokenness challenged him to get reacquainted with his own brokenness. John has worked as a Chaplain in Pediatrics, Hospice, the Army, and now is the Executive Directory for Spiritual Health in the Wellstar Health System in Atlanta, Georgia. He has an infectious laugh and encourages us by sharing that what people really need when they are in crisis is NOT the SUPERHERO, but just a Ministry of Presence. Links to some of the stories we talked about: The Four Chaplains who went down with the Dorchester: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Chaplains The French Rabbi: https://rorate-caeli.blogspot.com/2014/08/exactly-100-years-ago-beautiful-war.html Pete Holmes Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1THhz0RARjXO8sHZOOdppz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

How many of us are still friends with the people we met at college orientation? Not many! Join us this week as Sara and Dani share their hilarious first impressions of each other and the stories of the work love has to do to keep a 14-year friendship THIS full of laughter!  This episode has a "sleep-over" vibe, so curl up and enjoy our guests Sarah and Dani at the Rectory   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

During a semester in Washington DC 18 years ago, Katie, Allie, and Lesa were pranking their neighbors and studying Political Science and had no idea the journey that God would take them on. Check out Episode 7 for Lesa's whole story, because this episode celebrates the amazing Body of Christ that served Lesa and her family during the devastating Krabbe diagnosis of their daughter Tori, and particularly Allie's ability to ship breastmilk across the country for Tori when Lesa's milk supply could not come in. This episode includes a wonderful encouragement to hold the grief and joy of our lives together, something that is so hard to do in our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Trinity Walls joins us to talk about something that a lot of people do NOT love -- SPIDERS! From a young age, Trinity was naming the spiders she found around the house, and by 12 she wanted a pet Tarantula! Trinity shares her love story of spiders and what they have taught her about the value of leaning in and taking a closer look and celebrating diversity! Trinity does several outreach programs for children in Berkeley, CA where they talk about the common misconceptions surrounding spiders and get to engage with and ask questions about the spiders that Trinity brings along with her! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Places connect us to each other, to ourselves, to the past, and to the literal earth. We would be remiss if we did not include love stories of place in our topics this Season! This week we are including a short story reading of Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Epiphany in the Beans" that reminds us that the Earth loves us back, and a conversation with former Guest (Check out Episode 3 of this Season) Anne Steinert about her love of cities, and the continuity of human experience throughout time. You can buy "Braiding Sweetgrass" here: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781571313560 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Lesa shares the story of her daughter Tori, who was diagnosed with Krabbe - a rare disease that attacks the white matter of the brain - when she was 5 months old. Through endless appointments, Lesa and her family decided to make a bucket list for Tori and celebrate their daughter's life. In the midst of terrible sadness, they chose joy, they chose love. After entrusting Tori back to God when she was almost 20 months old, Lesa became an advocate and lobbyist for newborn screening for rare diseases like Krabbe, because if Tori had been screened for Krabbe when she was a newborn there could have been medical interventions that helped manage her symptoms. If you are curious about her work or want to hear more of her story, check out these links: Lesa's book about Tori's life, titled "Even So, Joy: Our Journey Heartbreak, Hope, and Triumph: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/even-so-joy-lesa-brackbill/1127913296 Lesa's Blog: https://thebrackbills.com/ Many articles about Tori's Story and the Brackbill Family after Tori's death: https://local21news.com/news/local/family-completing-bucket-list-for-19-month-old-with-krabbe-leukodystrophy https://people.com/human-interest/brennan-brackbill-skin-twin-sons-death-toddler/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

We are thrilled that our "sound guy" David has brought his dear friend Anne Packevicz to the Rectory this week. They met 14 years ago in Beijing, and David was immediately incorporated into the Packevicz family who were working as English teachers. Through throwing impromptu musicals, connecting over their shared faith, and lots of joy their friendship solidified to the point where David calls Anne his "American mom." And, as with most true friendships and families, the road they walked together was not always easy. Anne's husband Mike died 4 years ago and their grief journey has brought them closer, even over the many miles between them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Bobbie and Jules join us to talk about their exceptional love story! They are friends turned roommates and have dedicated years to doing life together, and being vulnerable. So when Bobbie adopted her great-nephew, Jules came along for the ride as Aunt Jules. Together they share how Bobbie's son Drew came into their lives, their love and appreciation for each other, the role their faith has played in the trajectory of their lives, and their dreams for the future. Connect with them here at their blog: https://2ladiesandalad.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

Joseph joins us from SUNY Korea, Incheon Campus to talk about his experience of God's love through his journey growing up in rural South Korea, traveling to the US for his PhD, losing his mother at a young age, and working with students. You will love Joseph's wonderful illustrations of his relationship with God, and how that impacts his capacity to generously love his family, neighbors, students, and fuels his dreams for a reunified Korea. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

This week we are joined by another Anne!  Anne Steinert works at the University of Cincinnati and her love story with her son moved us to tears in this episode.  Anne invites us to unpack the different narratives that we are told about motherhood, birth, and our work/life balance. In this episode, we were almost overrun with Anne's different love stories -- from her family who supported her, to her son, and her students.  We loved celebrating the overflowing quality of love in this episode; Love doesn't exclude and fold inwards, but pours generously out and transforms how we see each other.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message

We all desire connection and deep friendship - but it seems so hard to find! So, we thought we would ask our friends who have a wonderful story of connection, vulnerability, and a deep love that has spanned 22 years. We interview Rachel first and ask her about how she first met her best friend, Kristina, and their secret to a successful 22-year friendship love story. Then Kristina joins us and we get to celebrate lots of memories, tattoo ideas, cats, and fun tiktok challenges. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/anne-rothhaas/message