From All Points

We respond to David Dark's article, "We Are Living In An apocalypse" in America Magazine (the Jesuit Review). Visit us at Episcopalcafe.com for links and more

A conversation with author and spiritual leader, Elaine Heath on the Christian tradition of "celebration," especially int he midst of suffering.

John's gospel has some troubling ways in which it refers to our Jewish brothers and sisters. How do we address that while still holding onto what is valuable in the Gospel?

Sabbath is among the top ten things we're called to do (or not do); but how many of us take it as serious as the other nine? Join us for a conversation on the risks and rewards of sabbath keeping.

We talk with Dr Susan K. Williams Smith about her new book Rest for the Justice-Seeking Soul Website for Crazy Faith Ministries: https://crazyfaithministries.org

We talk with author Rob Giesellman about his new book, Irony and Jesus

What happens when we die? How do we experience the death of loved ones? We ask this and more plus some spoilers for "The Good Place"

How do we go about forming and nurturing new followers of Jesus? Has the church gotten in its own way in trying to fulfill this vital ministry? Where are the bright spots for growing the church today and tomorrow?

We're talking #MeToo in the church - #ChurchToo - what it looks like, what it feels like and what we can do to begin living a new way.

It's our special Christmas Episode; come with us to see the child!

This month we're looking at how well (or not) the church community faces its intersection with civic life

We interview Canon to the Presiding Bishop Chuck Robertson and talk about power of mythic story and how comic books are potential gateways to following Christ

We talk with Dr Jenny Dyer, Executive Director of Hope Through Healing Hands about tackling global health issues and the amazing successes of the past twenty years in halving global poverty and disease

We talk about the just-finished General Convention and its repercussions plus we spend a little time wondering how it might be made better

Who or what do you see when you imagine God? Join us for a conversation with artist and priest Sharyn Turner on how we image God and how that affects how we imagine God

We debrief our Holy Week and Easter experiences, muse on the vagaries of a life of ministry, and wonder at the work of the Holy Spriit

In this episode we talk church music, the good, the bad, the unbearable and explore why it is both bane and joy in worship life.

How do we use technology to enhance participation in and the experience of worship?

Evangelism is a struggle for many Episcopal churches and Episcopalians. We explore what it is, why it's important and some barriers to making it happen.

We get a chance to talk with Dwight Zscheile, author of the Agile Church, about ministry, evangelism, and an the need for faithful innovation in today's church

In this episode we talk about Christianity's underlying call to take us to places we don't want to go

A lot of expectations and assumptions are laid on the husbands and wives of clergy. How does that shape their spirituality and their lives? Why do old expectations survive and are new one evolving?

Why do people sometimes bring their worst selves to church, and how can we build resilient communities that don't accept bad behavior?

We take a look at the Prayer Book and see if there is room for improvement and ask what is the purpose of this thing anyway?

Fifty years ago the Episcopal Church was called the Republican Party at Prayer, but now it is known for being a liberal, progressive church. What is the relation of the Church, Government, and the American Experience? Where is the church called to be in these tense political times – a place of activism or a refuge from political rhetoric? Have we been hobbled by our declining influence or set free from our shackles to the establishment?

In this episode we talk with Dr Duane Miller about his new book examining the phenomenon of Muslim converts to Christianity

Jon and Charles talk about what makes a place holy and wonder about how we imagine holiness in places and things and what happens at their end of life

In this episode we wonder whether there is evidence for the emergence of a new theology of civic engagement. We also look at the politically explosive message of the Magnificat and the ways that message is suppressed and made inert.

We examine the 2016 election results and what lessons there might be for the Episcopal church in its aftermath

Jon, Jennifer, Amy and Charles look at how the church responds to crisis, communal and persona;

In this debut episode, the Episcopal Cafe features team explore how individuals and the church live out faith in everyday life