Something Bigger

In this final episode of our series, “How I’ve Changed,” Rev. Dr. Cynthia Rigby joins Monie Pastoral Resident Jeannie Corbitt and tells the story of a challenge that was given to her by a stranger in a park many years ago…a challenge she has never forgotten. Join us for her story and a conversation about the role of doubt in faith. Dr. Rigby is the W. C. Brown Professor of Theology at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. You can read her recent article, “Speak of the Devils: Creative Faith in a Time of Pandemic,” here: https://issuu.com/austinseminary/docs/insights_fall_2020i/s/11146263

In this episode, Rev. Sheth Larue tells the story of leaving the world he knew and how discovering a much larger one shaped his faith. Sheth is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Aurora, MO and a graduate of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Join us as we continue to explore what changes hearts and minds.

In this episode we continue to explore what changes hearts and minds, this time with Rev. Kallie Pitcock. Kallie is serving as the Pastoral Resident at St. Philip Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX. Join us as she tells the story of stepping into who she is called to be, even when it meant breaking away from the expectations of others.

This episode begins a new series! How do people change? What truly changes hearts and minds? We explore these questions by diving into stories about hearts, minds, and lives that have been changed. Our first guest of the series, Usama Malik, tells about how the pandemic has changed his view of time and life.

In this episode, Jeannie Corbitt, a new graduate from Austin Theological Seminary, shares her story of faith through family mentors, the ritual of creating sacred spaces, how an overnight in a homeless shelter shaped her faith, and the power of hope.

In this episode of Something bigger we talk with Kyle Hughes about finding a childhood church as a young adult, being a christian in the dating world, and Holy Saturday- the space in between justice, a vacine, and what might be. Join us!

In this episode, Rev. Sarah Are talks through the six different stages of faith- mirroring faith, narrative faith, building faith, reflective faith, trusting faith and serving faith. Whether or not you are a convicted and practicing christian, totally new to this christian thing, or deep in doubt, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Finding God, Matthew Anderson, who was born and raised in the Baptist tradition, talks about the challenge and beauty of expanding his views on God from the faith of his childhood, to one he can claim today. We talk about hospitality, inclusion, giving ourselves grace for the messiness of our faith journey, and the challenge of leaving behind a faith that has grown too small. Don’t miss this honest and hopeful episode.

Kathryn- a newlywed, cradle Presbyterian and middle school Spanish teacher, reflects on the formative people, places and events in her faith life. We talk about everything from losing her dad as a young adult, to dating as a christian, and how to use faith as the lens to see the world.

Adrian White grew up in the Church in an era where identifying as LGBTQ+ was only acceptable as a best kept secret. On this episode Adrian reflects on the events and places that formed their faith, led them to seminary, and where they find God in the midst of current events. Don't miss this powerful episode!

In this final episode of season one, Sarah Are shares eight pieces of wisdom and advice from the book The Defining Decade by Meg Jay. It’s fast, it’s furious, and you won’t want to miss it!

Research shows that young adults in America are trillions of dollar in debt, which means for most of us, money is a source of anxiety. So in this episode of Something Bigger we dive into money narratives, advice for our younger selves, and what lessons we have learned along the way.

Research says that millennials are the loneliest generation, and that making a new friend can take somewhere between 90 and 200 hours. (WHAT?!) So in this episode, we dive into the ins and outs of friendships- what helps build a friendship, what do we do when we’re lonely, the challenges of making friends as a young adult, and what our faith can teach us.

Millennials have come of age alongside social media- as we have grown, it has grown. So in this episode we talk about the gifts and pitfalls of social media, how and why one might detox from social media, and what Jesus’ life can teach us about our social connections.

Millennials are the largest segment of the workforce, and have some of the most unique work expectations! So in this episode on work, we dive into discernment, or how it is we figure out what we’re called to do.

In this episode we dive into the young adult brain to discuss mental health in young adults, stigmas around anxiety and depression, how to self cope and calm, and what generates confidence. Join us for this powerful and vulnerable episode, as we talk about some of life’s hardest truths.

Young adulthood can be filled with uncertainty. Where are we going to live? What do we want to do? Who do we want to do it with? And for many, faith adds another layer to uncertainty to our lives, as we begin to discern what it is that we truly believe. So in this episode with Maggie Johnson, we talk about faith, doubt, seasons of uncertainty and finding our own way. Join us!