Story time with the Rev. Julia

Lyn Smith Gregory is the great-grandniece of the Mormon prophet Joseph Smith. She left Mormonism and faced a brutal backlash. You won't want to miss this episode. Mentioned in this Episode: The Economist Article on Family Estrangement Forthcoming book by Lyn Smith Gregory: We Were Smiths: Escaping the Shadow of Joseph Smith's Mormon Legacy Find Lyn on Instagram and Facebook: @lynsmithgregory This episode was written and produced by Rev. Julia Matallana Freedman Instagram: @juliadfreedman TikTok: @revjulz89 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therevjulia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therevjulia/support

It's launch day for J. Dana Trent, and she shares her story of growing up as a preschool drug dealer in her new memoir, Between Two Trailers. We discuss her process of coming to terms with the difficult characters in her life story, mental health and the Church and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). We hope you enjoy our conversation and we invite you to share this episode with anyone who might be interested in trauma-informed spaces, the effects of childhood trauma and the general raw approachability of someone like J. Dana Trent. Recommended: The CDC on Adverse Childhood Experiences The ACEs Quiz J. Dana Trent's Memoir, Between Two Trailers Between Two Trailers Book Club Kit --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therevjulia/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therevjulia/support

Hi Friends, This is a sermon written for a specific context. However, I think you will find it meaningful in a variety of situations. I ask the question: "Why did Jesus have to die" and invite listeners to live into the liminal space between death and resurrection. This episode was written and produced by Rev. Julia Matallana Freedman (instagram: @juliadfreedman) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therevjulia/support

In our conversation about Elmo and Social Connection, Rev. Julia interviews Yolanda Santiago-Correa, the Program director for the Hispanic House of Studies at Duke Divinity School. Yolanda is working toward her PhD. in Cultural Studies and shares a lot of great insight on this cultural phenomenon that we saw through Elmo and his viral tweet a couple of weeks back. We hope you will find this conversation interesting and uplifting. Find Yolanda on Instagram: @afrolatinetheology and @majestadprieta Online: afrolatinetheology.com Tik Tok mentioned in the episode: @cat.janice This episode is written and produced by Rev. Julia Instagram: @juliadfreedman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therevjulia/support

This is an Episode written and preached for a specific context. While it was written and delivered for Advent 4 2023, you will enjoy the topics of Mary, Barbie and how we challenge the patriarchy in this sermon for any time of year. This episode was written and produced by Rev. Julia Matallana Freedman. Instagram: @juliadfreedman --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therevjulia/support

This is a sermon on Matthew 21:33-46, the nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. I write my sermons to fit a particular place and location, but I know that the message for this particular community can be just as meaningful in other places and locations. Please share this episode with your friends as you build coalitions and find ways to resist the status quo in your own communities. May the Lord continue to bless your daily work for justice. Peace, Rev. Julia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therevjulia/support

Noemi Uribe has personal experience with the effects of religious abuse from their time at Hillsong Boston. They share more about their journey of healing and recovery. Please take care while listening as we briefly mention suicidal ideation and childhood sexual abuse. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/therevjulia/support

This is a sermon written and preached on the Sunday after a school shooting in Texas and the mass shooting in Buffalo, NY.  Sources:  The Atlantic, "No Parent Should Have to Live Like This." https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/school-gun-violence-robb-elementary-uvalde/638422/ Commentary on Judges 19-20: https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/concubine-of-levite-bible Chinese Symbols, Emily Chang: https://social-legacy.com/mobile-biosphere-day-14-the-chinese-word-for-crisis/ The Official Stance of the Episcopal Church on Gun Violence: https://bishopsagainstgunviolence.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

This is a sermon written for and delivered on Transfiguration Sunday. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

This delightful children's book is one that will inspire your kids to ask more questions and dream about what God is like. It is a favorite in our family. I hope you enjoy this gem. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

In this episode Julia explores the themes of choice, interdependence, and love in Book 6, Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. With particular focus on the Horcruxes. ****WARNING: this episode contains spoilers! To continue the conversation find me on twitter: @JuliaDMatallana --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

If you haven't listened to part 1, I'd encourage you to listen to that first before this episode. **WARNING: this episode contains spoilers. I go deep into the King's Cross chapter of Deathly Hallows where so much about the hallows-horcruxes push and pull is revealed.  To continue the conversation find me on Twitter: @JuliaDMatallana --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Julia does a deep dive into the two roads before the Hogwarts Trio: Horcruxes or Hallows? To continue the conversation find me on Twitter: @JuliaDMatallana --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

I am Colombian so this episode is on the beloved Disney Film Encanto. I explore some of my childhood memories and the Colombian culture I see in the film. There is so much about this story that I don't get to so I hope you continue the conversation in your own circles/homes. Show notes: Magical Realism: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-magical-realism/ Emeralds: https://www.emeralds.com/education/rarity-of-colombian-emeralds/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

This is a sermon delivered in Cambridge, MA on January 2, 2021. It traces the work of Armando Guerrero and sees Jesus as the holy immigrant.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Covid is raging, things are hectic, plans are changing. Is God really with us? Julia preaches a sermon from Advent 2019 which seems fitting for today too.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

This beautiful children's book is written by Jill Hardie and Illustrated by Christine Kornacki. I love pulling our sparkle box out for the season. Enjoy this gem. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

In this Episode Julia shares a recent sermon. You will hear about the ancient art of Kintsugi Pottery and take a journey through part of the Job narrative. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Harry Potter is human, Harry Potter is good....horcruxes and Snape. Join me for my analysis of year 6 of Harry Potter and how I see our spirituality at play. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Death, loss, pain, joy and happiness. It's all a bit mixed, and we see it in Harry Potter's 5th year too. Join me in this discussion, text me, or email me. Your messages mean a lot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

This is a book that gives you all the basics to begin discussing race. Written primarily for a white audience by a biracial, queer, woman. This episode includes some of the highlights but be sure to get your own copy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Maybe I am the only one.....but if you are facing anxiety today this is your episode. A short prayer to give you strength and honor your feeling. Feedback is always welcome, what do you want to hear next? Email me at pastorjuliawrites@gmail.com or send me a text. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Emily Powers joins the Hamilton conversation today with her own analysis. What a wonderful time we had discussing together. We hope you enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Another bonus episode:  Themes of Moses, Creation, Movement building, and Kindness. Because “history has its eye on you!” Enjoy  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Harry Potter and the Image of God in us all. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

I choose two themes in Hamilton. What strikes you? Maybe more to come. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

A book that is age appropriate for kids on prejudice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

This is a wonderful book. I hope you enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Thank you to Chuck Campbell who taught me all I know about brining it to my sermons!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

May this be a positive piece for all those struggling with mental healthy. Fight for your routine. I know you can do it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Are there errors in scripture? And if so, what does that mean? In this episode I outline the basics of the "Inerrancy" approach to scripture as well as the "Infallibilist" approach to scripture. I am considering a follow up so I invite you to subscribe. Sources for this Episode: Rachel Held Evans, A Year of Biblical Womanhood: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Biblical-Womanhood-Liberated-Covering/dp/1595553673 Boyd and Eddy, Across the Spectrum: https://www.google.com/books/edition/Across_the_Spectrum/4tj2N1QaaO4C?hl=en&gbpv=1 Don Thorsen, An Exploration of Christian Theology: Chapter 4 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

This is a short and sweet episode. Ibram X. Kendi wrote a book for babies too and I hope you delight in this story as we work together to make the world a better place. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Back to school stories referenced in this episode -  (Episode 1) The Ant Hill Disaster by Julia Cook  Wilma Jean the Worry Machine by Julia Cook  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

This field is utterly massive. This labor of love came out of a deep dive on the church bell. Below you will see the three main sources that I chose to touch upon. Sources: Corbin, Village Bells: Sound and Meaning in 19th Century French Countryside. http://cup.columbia.edu/book/village-bells/9780231104500 RESOUNDING COMMUNITY: THE HISTORY AND MEANING OF MEDIEVAL CHURCH BELLS John H. Arnold and Caroline Goodson - Feel free to send me a note if you want the PDF of this article. You may also be able to locate it by searching the title and authors. Sheila McKenzie Brown, The Church Bell tradition in Newfoundland: A Reflection of Culture Change. https://research.library.mun.ca/7722/1/Brown_SheilaMackenzie.pdf --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Today is a bit different, instead of reading a story I wanted to offer a deep dive into church bells. There is a lot of history to church bells including their creation, acoustics, and cultural uses but I will touch on three main areas:  -Church Bells in the Bible (4:00) -Church Bells in Worship Arts (~10:30) -Church Bells and Society (forthcoming) Let's have some fun geeking out and may you love the Lord you God with all your heart, soul and MIND!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

This episode is a bit different than usual, but for all those who are raising the next generation of activists, perhaps even Christian activists, this episode might be one you listen to.  Sources: Adapted prayer from Pixie Lighthorse Prayers of Honoring Voice: https://www.pixielighthorse.com/ 1:11 Prayer Title/Theme 1:42 Prayer 6:44 "Amen"  6:52 "Hi my name is Julia..."  7:00 Introduction to this Litany  7:48 Who is the litany for?  8:48 Ideas for parents, what might be useful to have on hand?  Explanation of segments (for parents or leaders):  9:03 Lighting of the Candle 9:15 Silence 9:21 Prayer 9:25 Name their current feeling (s)  9:31 Discussion and Questions  9:42 Closing  Verbal Guided Litany - play and pause for each segment if you want to use my voice to guide your time.  11:12 Lighting of the Candle  11:17 Prayer 11:27 Ringing of the Bell  11:51 Invitation to share feelings 12:05Discussion and Questions  12:48 Closing  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Illustrated by David Catrow. No matter where you are and who is around you, God knows you inside and out. You are loved, and you are seen by the God who made and cares for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Do you ever feel like your mind is racing and you can't remember what you were just doing. We all feel that way at times. One thing I know for sure is that God wants you to feel present in your body and in your life so I have discovered this lovely story by Julia Cook. Please be sure to get your hands on a copy if you like this story read aloud.  Switch this podcast on at bed time or during family time. Lots of things happen that we can't control, but together we will get through the challenges ahead. Julia is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church, she works as an associate minister at St. James's Episcopal in Cambridge, MA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

The Rev. Julia Matallana Freedman has dedicated her life to passing down our faith in christ from one generation to the next. In this time of global pandemic lets work together to find creative touch points for children to flourish in their spiritual growth. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Switch this podcast on at bed time or during family time. Lots of things happen that we can't control, but together we will get through the challenges ahead. Julia is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist Church, she works as an associate minister at St. James's Episcopal in Cambridge, MA. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

Trailer Episode Julia is an ordained elder in the Free Methodist denomination. She currently holds a position at an Episcopal church in Cambridge working with children, youth and their family's.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support