Welcome to In the Fields! A weekly-ish podcast of sermons, stories, and lessons hosted by the folks at St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields in Columbia, SC.
St. Martin's-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church
The In the Fields podcast is a truly remarkable production that serves as a reinforcement of community values and embraces everyone with open arms. As a newcomer to this community, I want to express my gratitude for the authenticity that shines through both in the words and actions of the hosts. This podcast has quickly become a favorite for me, as it features great guests and thought-provoking discussions that enrich my understanding of faith and spirituality.
One of the best aspects of The In the Fields podcast is the genuine sense of community it fosters. The hosts create an inclusive environment where listeners from different backgrounds and denominations can come together to engage in meaningful conversations. This emphasis on diversity and dialogue allows for a broad range of perspectives to be explored, resulting in thought-provoking episodes that leave a lasting impact.
In addition, the guests featured on this podcast are exceptional. Each episode brings in individuals who offer unique insights and experiences, further enhancing the richness of the discussions. It is evident that careful consideration is put into selecting guests who can provide valuable contributions to topics related to faith, spirituality, and community engagement.
Furthermore, I appreciate how The In the Fields podcast values honesty. The hosts openly share their own journeys and struggles, making their words relatable and authentic. This sincerity creates a welcoming atmosphere where listeners feel comfortable joining in on the conversation without fear or judgment.
While The In the Fields podcast excels in many areas, there are always areas for improvement. One aspect that could be enhanced is providing more diverse perspectives within each episode. While guest diversity is commendable, ensuring multiple viewpoints are represented during discussions would add even greater depth to the conversations.
In conclusion, The In the Fields podcast is a true gem within the realm of spiritual podcasts. It combines elements of community-building, thought-provoking discussions, exceptional guests, and honest storytelling to create an immersive experience for listeners like myself. I am truly grateful for this endeavor and eagerly look forward to future episodes that will undoubtedly continue to inspire and enrich my spiritual journey.
It's a bonus episode! Thanks for joining us on this 12 Days of Christmas journey. We thought we'd treat the feed with an extra reflection on the feast that ends the season, the visitation of the magi, and the stars they follow. Merry Christmas! And Happy Epiphany!
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
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From the haze of “oh gracious what is happening” Mitch and Caitlyn bring you a discussion on “What is happening with Advent?” They reflect on what Advent is, what is meaningful in the season for them, how to live faithfully in the church calendar to unwrap all the treasures of our seasons. And then Mitch stakes a hard claim on which chocolate calendars are correct.
This week the entire ministry team - Mitch, Caitlyn, Dianna, and Alex - come together to share stories of the youth pilgrimage to Ecuador this summer! They discuss why pilgrimage is a cornerstone of our youth's faith formation, the ecotheology and creation care the youth explored through the jungle, and how Dianna earned the nickname “Princess.”
Oliver Hartner - environmental activist, writer, and veteran - preaches from his soul, telling personal stories of growing up in the prejudices of the deep South, even in the church, but how that same church and the Eucharist gradually transformed him. He explains his understanding of Jesus's teaching about his body and blood, emphasizing the sacrament's importance in recognizing God's presence in all creation, combating evil, and awakening love within us. Ultimately, Oliver bids us to see God's presence everywhere and rely on the Eucharist as spiritual nourishment in our battles against the evils we face.
Christi Mahon joins our lay preaching series this week. Her sermon braids together stories of her love of bread throughout her life but also its complicated position within diet culture, even though it has been the sustaining lifeforce since the ancient generations. We often substitue a million other things in search of what gives us life, but in Jesus we find all that is essential, first, and sustaining. This sermon will nourish your soul.
Angela Adams, middle school science teacher extraordinaire, kicks off our lay preaching series! Angela preaches on the “Bread of Life” sermon from John's Gospel, in this season of “Breadtide.” Come for a soulful description of Jesus' complex but deeply fulfilling love. Stay for Aunt Lakey and Mr. Magoo the feral tomcat.
Caitlyn and Mitch are joined by St. Martin's Communications Director Jim Morgan, and continue their exploration of loneliness, community, and the importance of imperfection in building meaningful relationships. Their wide-ranging discussion touches on technology, social media culture, and bluegrass music!
—As promised, you can find the podcast we referenced on the “Unlocking Us podcast with Brene Brown.” The episode is “Esther Perel on New AI - Artificial Intimacy” on Apple and Spotify podcasts. It's a live recording of Brene Brown and therapist Esther Perel. To leave Mitch and Caitlyn a comment on the episode, contact us through the new St. Martin's app!
A Lenten sermon from Caitlyn about the wrist tattoo she got on a whim, and the bread and circuses given inside the city gates. A sermon for those who wish to see Jesus.
A Lenten sermon from Caitlyn on how hard it is to buy a good tomato, sin we didn't ask to be a part of, and the grace that we do ask for.
A Lenten sermon from Mitch on John 3:16, the horrors of being different in high school, the belonging of true love, and walking as children of the light in that Love of Christ.
Mitch and Caitlyn sit down with Eva Greenberg, educator and athletic director at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, SC for a conversation about youth sports, athletics, and the gifts and challenges modern sports culture presents to children and families. What does it mean to engage with competitive athletics in a way that is uplifting and spiritually healthy?
Caitlyn preaches on Matthew 10:24-39, when Jesus says, “I come not to bring peace but a sword.” Come for the rock climbing, stay for the CS Lewis story. Preached on Sunday June 25. Find the readings at: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearA_RCL/Pentecost/AProp7_RCL.html
Mitch and Caitlyn talk about the articles and news they've read following the Southern Baptist Convention's vote on women pastors' validity, the expulsion of their churches, and the doxxing of those pastors. Part rant, part lament, but always straight from the heart. You can read about it on most news outlets, but we recommend:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/us/southern-baptist-women-pastors-ouster.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/2023/06/14/1182141691/southern-baptist-convention-sbc-women-pastors-saddleback-megachurchhttps://religiondispatches.org/saddlebacks-ordination-of-women-was-final-straw-for-southern-baptist-convention-not-scandal-sexual-abuse-or-dalliance-with-dictators/
This week Mitch and Caitlyn read the article This Kind of Walk Is Much More Than a Workout: Incorporating awe into your daily stroll can bring mental and physical benefits. You can read it at: www.nytimes.com/2023/06/02/well/move/walking-workout-awe-mental-health
Mitch and Caitlyn finally spend 30 minutes in the same room and share their plans for the podcast this summer! From Lent to Pentecost was a long haul for us, but we're glad to be back in the saddle again for weekly-ish episodes!
Mitch and Caitlyn welcome on the Rev. Erin Jean Warde! She's an author, sobriety coach, spiritual director, and Episcopal priest. We discuss what it means to discern your own relationship with alcohol and how to welcome in abundant life. This podcast episode is for everyone, whether you are sober curious or you love your nightcap.———Come visit us on campus or join us for worship on Sundays! And let us know what you think! What do you want to hear next? What did you like? Please also like and leave a review! It really helps us out.smifsc.comfacebook.com/smifscinstagram.com/smifscyoutube.com/c/StMartinsinthefieldsEpiscopalChurch
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Mitch and Caitlyn talk about Joseph, adoptive father of Jesus, and what makes a family holy. With special guest - Mitch's mom.
Mitch and Caitlyn sit down to casually chat about surviving Advent, and maybe even getting something good out of it. Listen for when Caitlyn makes Mitch uncomfortable.
A full (mostly correct) transcript of today's podcast can be found at: https://share.descript.com/view/IZ888J2EvzQ
Mitch and Caitlyn talk about how to be with someone who is dying, whether a short or long process. Part I in a two part series. Look next week for Part II: How to be with someone who is grieving.
Caitlyn and Mitch sit down with army chaplain instructor Jeremy Mount to discuss Saint Francis' history as a solider and how the saint can speak to those who have come back from war today.
Join our private St. Martin's Sober October group on Facebook to chat with Mitch, Caitlyn, and others through the month. https://www.facebook.com/groups/sober.smifsc
We won best church in Columbia! And here's how you can too. Mitch and Caitlyn talk about what makes a church good, and what makes us great (spoiler: the answer to both is Jesus).
It's been a minute! Mitch and Caitlyn sit down to catch up on the summer and look ahead at what's coming down the pike at St. Martin's. Not a St. Martin's member? Don't worry, we'll return to regular programming soon.
Mitch and Caitlyn sit down and talk about all things Lent. What they're giving up, what the point of it is, and that one Valentine's Day that Caitlyn REALLY messed up.
Mitch and Caitlyn sit down with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry (!!!) to wonder about what it means to be church in these times we find ourselves in, and how to juggle the bishop's stick.
Caitlyn sits down with Ed Watson, a doctoral candidate in Theology at Yale, to wonder about the limits of human expression and those weird Anglicans eating crumbs off the floor.
Caitlyn and The Fathers Smith, Mitch and his dad Daniel, chat together about what's changed in the church in the last 40 years and through COVIDtide. —Come visit us on campus or join us for worship on Sundays!smifsc.comfacebook.com/smifscinstagram.com/smifscyoutube.com/c/StMartinsinthefieldsEpiscopalChurch
We're finally heading back to Kanuga as a parish after a pandemic-induced hiatus! Mitch sits down with the Committee Chair, Neil Rashley, to talk about why it's so special to our parish.
Caitlyn and Mitch banter about Advent as they present a sermon from Mitch about being the saints we admired. With most churches at 2/3 the strength they once were, Mitch charges us to evangelize like we're on “mission status” again.
Caitlyn chats with Dean Andrew McGowan about Saint Martin of Tours, patron saint of veterans. They cover cloaks, climate change, and snitching geese.———Come visit us on campus or join us for worship on Sundays!smifsc.comfacebook.com/smifscinstagram.com/smifscyoutube.com/c/StMartinsinthefieldsEpiscopalChurch
Mitch and Caitlyn talk about money, shame, Dave Ramsey, prayer, and getting a Lexus for Christmas.———Come visit us on campus or join us for worship on Sundays! smifsc.comfacebook.com/smifscinstagram.com/smifscyoutube.com/c/StMartinsinthefieldsEpiscopalChurch
The Rev's Mitch and Caitlyn sit down to read over listener feedback and offer a sneak peek into what's coming up next.———Come visit us on campus or join us for worship on Sundays! smifsc.comfacebook.com/smifscinstagram.com/smifscyoutube.com/c/StMartinsinthefieldsEpiscopalChurch
The Rev. Mitch Smith sits down with his childhood best friend, the Rev. Chris Slane to talk about why we would go to church. Along the way they talk about how Mitch got chickenpox. Episode 1 in a series.—————Come visit us on campus or join us for worship on Sundays! smifsc.comfacebook.com/smifscinstagram.com/smifscyoutube.com/c/StMartinsinthefieldsEpiscopalChurch
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