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This season Ivy and Taylor are Co-Hosting and will be talking to Clergy about the fantastic first season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. In this episode they will be talking to The Rev. Drake Douglas about Episode 1 titled, Strange New Worlds.
In this episode Ivy and Taylor talk to Rev. Dante & Olive about the upcoming general convention and the candidates for Presiding Bishop.
This episode of Tea Time Theology we are talking to Ms. Cindy Rollins and the Rev. Michael Pearson. Both of their journey's brought them to the Church of the Epiphany on Elmwood in Providence. In this episode they talk about what this vibrant parish was like, the memories they share, and the story of the closing of this parish.
In this episode of Tea Time Theology we are going to Mr. Al Martin about Church of the Saviour.
In this episode of Tea Time Theology Ivy and Dwayne are talking to Mr. Wilmar A Jennings about Church of the Saviour.
In this episode Dwayne and Ivy talk to Deacon Joyce about the closing of Church of the Savior, and racism in Rhode Island.
In this episode Dwayne and Ivy talk to Deacon Joyce Thorne about the closing of Church of the Savior, and racism in Rhode Island.
Season 6 is a little different for Tea Time Theology. In upcoming episodes we will present oral histories of three historically black churches in the diocese that have now closed: Church of the Savior, Christ Church, Eddy Street, and Church of the Epiphany, all in Providence, and a history of the The Cathedral of St. John. In the first episode of Season 6 of Tea Time Theology we talk to the Rev. Patrick Campbell and our new co-host for the season Dwayne Keys about how this season's theme came to be and it's importance.
This episode we are chatting with Rev. Meaghan Brower about John 3:16 "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life." Covering everything from how this bible verse shows up in our day to day lives and what it actually means. You can connect with Rev Meaghan through the ECC- Episcopal Conference Center pages on Facebook and Instagram or at St. Mary's church in Portsmouth, RI.
This episode we are chatting with Father Nicholas Evancho with the bumper sticker "Everything happens for a reason". You can connect with Father Nicholas on: Facebook.com/stmartinsgi Instagram.com/stmartinsgi
This episode we are chatting with the Rev. Charles Cowen from Trinity Episcopal Parish in Wilmington DE and looking at "For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you." What is faith and how do we have it? You can connect with him on the churches facebook page and on Instagram @charleslane2002
This episode we are talking to Father Jeff Krantz about the bumper sticker "Read the Holy B.I.B.L.E.(Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)" Father Jeff has a book is available on Amazon, "Hearing His Voice - Finding Our Way Home" and the website "The Vicar's Keep - A Lifetime of Writings" vicarskeep.com
This Episode we are chatting with Father Bill Locke at St. Stephen's in Providence RI about "You were born for such a time as this ". We are looking and who Ester is, why this story is important to know about, and what does it mean to be born for a time such as this. Father Bill's email: frbill@cox.net
This episode we are chatting with The Rev. Dr. Jonathan Malone from St. Luke's East Greenwich RI about the bumper sticker "God, Guns, and Country". You can connect with him on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/WildernessSabbath Instagram - @pastormalone1 Email - pastormalone@gmail.com Website - https://www.wildernessjourneys.org/ Book: "A Peculiar Church: Practicing Baptist Theology"
This episode we are chatting with Deacon Scott Elliott and the bumper sticker "God won't give you any experience you can't handle" . We are looking at how we can feel connected to Jesus and God, and how God can help us grow through trials. Connect with him on Facebook and through the Church of the Atonement in Chicago
This episode we are chatting with the Rev Scott Lee from St. Barnabas Warwick and the bumper Sticker is "COEXIST". We talk about what does this concept mean and how can we live it out in our lives? Connect with Scott on Facebook through the St. Barnabas Warwick page and their instgram @stbarnabaschurchwarwick
This episode we are chatting with the Rev. Spencer Reece from St. Paul's in Wickford RI. His bumper sticker is "God is coming and boy is she pissed" You can connect with Father Reece on instagram @ and Facebook through the St. Paul's Wickford Facebook Page
This season we are talking Bumper sticker Bible, starting with Reverend Dr. Robert Black and the topic "If you died, do you know where you would spend eternity?" A book that helps to open bigger questions about God and the natural world is “Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship” by John Polkinghorne. Facebook.com/stmartinsgi Instagram.com/stmartinsgi
In this Episode of Tea Time Theology Ivy talks with The Rev'd Dante A. Tavolaro and Olive about the 2022 General Convention. Contact: Tea Time Theology: teatimetheology@gmail.com The Rev'd Dante A. Tavolaro: dante@stthomasepiscopalri.org Donate: https://ko-fi.com/teatimetheology
In this special episode of TTT, Ivy and Taylor talk with The Rev. Della Wager Wells about this years Lambeth Confrance. We find out what Lambert is. How it started. What its purpose is. How it is different from the General Convention. What her role was and why she was there this year. If you have more questions for Della you can reach her at rector@emmanuelnewport.org.
Our guest today is the Rev. Tim Rich from St. Luke's East Grenwich and we are talking about Naomi, and Ruth. We wanted to look at their stories and find a deeper understanding of these two women. In looking at these stories we are wrestling with the idea of loyalty and the importance of loyalty.
Our guest today is the Rev Robert Pace of Trinity Church in Fort Worth Texas and we are chatting about Zachariah. There are two men called Zachariah in the bible, who were these men, why were they important? We also are looking at the canticle of Zachariah and the significance of that canticle in our own prayer lives.
Our guest today is the Rev Josh Barrett from … and we will be talking about the Archangel Gabriel. We are looking what are angels, what is their role in scripture and what is the difference between Angels and Archangels. Gabriel occurs in many moments of scripture, and we are asking why? What is it about Gabriel that made him show up and be so important to so many moments.
In this episode we chat with the Rev. Stacy Alan the Chaplin at Brent House, The Episcopal Center at the University of Chicago about Job. We get to really think about who Job was, and what does his suffering and response mean to us today. Job is such an interesting character in the Bible and we get to look at what he represents. You can follow Brent House on Facebook
Today we are chatting with the Rev. Craig Swan of St. Peter's by the sea in RI about John the Baptist. How did we get this man, where did he come from and where does his story end. Why is he important to our faith. The Reverend Craig Swan is a life-long Episcopalian. Having experienced a call to ordained ministry during his freshman year in college, Fr. Swan pursued a multi-field major in Sociology and Psychology with a concentration in Religion during his years at St. Lawrence University. After graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Science, Fr. Swan matriculated to Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University where he received his Master's in Divinity. After Divinity School, Fr. Swan pursued his interest in youth ministry by working with at-risk youth, first in New Haven, CT through the Dixwell Community House and then with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families. It was when he grew frustrated with the fact that he could not share his greatest joy - the love of God for each of us - with the children he was called to care for, that he began the formal journey to ordination. Ordained in 2000, Fr. Swan continued his devotion to youth ministry and children's protection in the Diocese of Massachusetts where he served as the Assistant Rector and Director of Youth Ministries at the Church of the Redeemer, Chestnut Hill and as a Massachusetts Diocesan Safe Church Trainer. Called to St. Peter's by-the-Sea in 2015, Fr. Swan has continued his work in Safe Church and now utilizes his protective services background as a Title IV (clergy misconduct) Intake Officer for the Diocese of Rhode Island. Within the parish he enjoys working collaboratively with musicians and lay leaders towards the development of creative and meaningful worship. He also has found a new passion: teaching the faith through courses on the sacraments and Bible Study. A native Southern New Englander, Fr. Swan roots for all teams New England: the Patriots, the Red Sox, and UConn Basketball.
Come listen to us chat with The Rev. Randy Kyle Callender from St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Annapolis about Judas. Who was he, what do we know about him and what can we learn from him? The Rev. Randy Kyle Callender was born in the City of Philadelphia to a tight-knit family from the Island of Barbados. As a child, he would often call himself a “church nerd,” because he loved everything about the Episcopal Church. He experienced the wider church beyond his parish, by participating in Diocesan events and was influenced by many organizations, especially the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE). He served on multiple Youth & Young Adults leadership opportunities within the UBE organization. Fr. Callender attended Voorhees College in Denmark, South Carolina and later transferred to Cheyney University, where he received a Bachelors degree in Communications in 2007. He then attended The Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) in Cambridge, MA, where he received his Masters of Divinity in 2010. On June 5, 2010, He was ordained as a transitional deacon and then on January 22, 2011, he was the first African American male priest to be ordained in the Diocese of Pennsylvania in twenty-five years. He was called to be the Rector at St. Philip's Episcopal Church in Annapolis, MD on July 1, 2012. In the Diocese of Maryland, he served on multiple committees for youth and racial reconciliation as well as a former member of the Commission on Ministry and Deputy for 2021 General Convention. In the greater church he served on the Design Team for the 2014 & 2017 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE), one of the Adult Leaders for the 2012, 2015 & 2018 General Convention Official Youth Presence (GCOYP) & The National Church Youth Liaison Committee. Rev. Callender has stated that his ministry, through teaching and preaching, is to build relationships and to create a space where all feel welcomed in God's Beloved Community.
Our guest today is Reverend Canon Timothy Watt, Timothy is the Rector at Trinity Church in Newport Rhode Island. He is here today not to talk about a specific episode, but a specific Character, Captain Benjamin Sisco from Star Trek Deep Space Nine, and specifically how he qualifies as a Christ Figure.
Our guest today is The Rev. Tanya Watt. She is the Assistant Rector at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in East Greenwich. She is here today to talk about the Season 4 Episode 8 of Futurama, Godfellas.
The Reverend Patrick Greene Rector of St. John's Episcopal Church in Barrington RI is our guest today. He is here today to discuss the Episodes “The Impossible Planet” and “The Satan Pit'' from the second Season of Doctor Who. We will be asking the BIG questions, of who is Satan and what does that mean in the Episcopal faith.
Today we will be talking to The Right Reverend Nicholas Knisely, the Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island and Sponsor of this Podcast. We will be talking about the importance of Vows and how those guide our lives. Instagram: @episcopalri Twitter: @wnknisely
Our guest today is the Rector of Grace Episcapal Church in Downtown Providence Reverend Canon Jonathan Huyck. He is here today to talk about Season 4 Episode 3 of The Simpsons, Homer the Heretic. We are talking about if where and how worship.
The Reverend Joan Testin of Emmanuel Church in Cumberland Rhode Island is our guest today. She has joined us to discuss the second season episode of Star Trek Discovery, New Eden. They dive into different religions and their similarities.
Our guest today is Canon Alan Bentrup. Alan is the Canon for Evangelism & Mission from the Diocese of Upper South Carolina. He is here today to talk about the Season 2 finale of The West Wing, Two Cathedrals.
Welcome back to Tea Time Theology! We are so excited to be starting our 3 season! Their is a new voice in the hosting chair, Taylor. He usually does all of our episode editing and makes us sound amazing! For this season he is coming in front of the mic himself. This episode is Ivy and Mo "pass the baton" to Taylor, and talk about what shows they have been watching during this Pandemic time.
We are doing an exciting bonus episode to introduce one of the newest clergy members of the Diocese of RI. Rev. Benjamin Straley began as rector of St. Stephen's parish in August 2020. He is particularly passionate about forming deeper engagement, discipleship, and spirituality. Before being called to the priesthood he was the Associate Director of Music and Organist at Washington National Cathedral. Facebook: Saint Stephen's Church in Providence Instagram: benjamin.pearce.straley
Happy Summer! Season 3 is all about God and pop culture. In preparation for our season drop, we're sharing this special BONUS episode. We invited community activist and poet Justice Ameer to discuss the popular music video Montero ( Call Me By Your Name) by Lil Nas X. Join Ivy, Mo and Justice as they unpack their thoughts about the video. **Note that this video contains explicit content. We talk about it in a way that you do not need to watch the video to understand the conversation. You can follow Justice on the following platforms: Twitter: @thejusticeameer Instagram: @purpleistheoldblack & @qtroots
How do you retire from being a priest and can you actually do that?
How has Charities reacted during the time of COVID?
Another episode about how music can be a powerful form of service, and exploring children in the church. Learn more about the choir school at https://thechoirschoolri.org/
How does reinterpreting biblical stories into theatrical performances give the audience a better understanding of them? What inspired Dennis LaFreniere to start Fisherman's Follies?
Exploring the role that music plays within church services. What music in the Episcopal Church means and its history. How music can engage kids in the church.
Exploring how the church can manifest in individual communities.
In this episode of Tea Time Theology we explore the Episcopal Service Corps. Who are they? What do they do? How has being in the Episcopal Service Corp informed our guests ministry?
In our first episode of season 2 we introduce this season's themes and Ivy "passes the baton" to our new host Mo. We have a casual discussion about our experiences with COVID19 and how we've stayed involved in our church and congregations during this time. We also explore how and what our society deemed "essential" during the many lock downs, quarantines, and closures.
In this very special bonus episode we have a round table discussion with Dwayne Keys, Julia Renaud and our music coordinator Mo Akande. The topic is the Black Lives Matter Movement. How did we get here? What is going on? Where is the church in all of this? Please link into our social medias for more resources discussed in this episode. Connect with the Center for Reconciliation on Instagram (@centerforreconciliation) and Facebook.Connect with The Church of the Redeemer on Instagram (@redeemerchurchpvd) and Facebook.
We will be talking to the Rev. Patrick Campbell about how welcome the Episcopal Church. This episode ranges from topics such as is it elitist to be a priest to diversity in the Episcopal Church itself. Find Patrick on Facebook and Instagram at The Church of the Redeemer
We will be talking to Canon Michael Horvah about living in covenant. What is a covenant? How do we live a life guided by spirituality instead of one guided by religion? What is the difference between Spirituality and Religion? Find on Facebook and Instagram at St. Michael’s Bristol RI
We will be talking to the Rev. Dante Tavolaro about queering the church. What it means to be queer in the church and how that guides reading of sacred texts as well as what that means in a broader scale of who makes up our community and how we accept them. Find Dante on Facebook and Instagram as @frducky as well as starting in June 2020 St. Thomas in Greenville RI
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