Podcast appearances and mentions of Christ Episcopal Church

August 10, 2025: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. We are in vacation season – yea!!!  And I will be heading out on mine tomorrow.  I will miss you, but these seasons of rest and renewal are important for all of us to take, and I hope each of you… The post “Getting To The Promised Land” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

Can you admit to the bad news and the good news that follows?Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, based on Isaiah 1:1,10-20, in Westerly, Rhode Island.    Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

When you can't see where you are going in life, what should you do? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, based on Luke 9:28-36, in Westerly, Rhode Island.    Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

July 27, 2025: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard. Amen. One of the things I often say about some passages of scripture is that they are so familiar to us, we have lost all of its meaning.  We have stopped really listening or reading it, but immediately jump to what we… The post “Let It Be Coming” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

July 20, 2025: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. Any Brady Bunch fans feel like saying “Martha, Martha, Martha?”   Yeah…okay – that reference is really to Marsha, but still.  Now, this gospel, for a lot of folks, has been on the top 10 list of annoying scripture readings – right… The post “Dragons & Monasteries” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

David Zahl's new book The Big Relief offers a mess of help for parents who are in urgent need of grace in this worn-out world. David will take some big theological concepts like justification, imputation, and surrender, and show how these terms are not just ideas, but solid truths that set parents free from the pressure to do it all, and do it all perfectly, for the kids they love. David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website. David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA with their three boys, where David also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. He is the author of numerous books, including Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It.   The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World MockingbirdBurn Babywise Burn by Cameron ColePaul Zahl - New Persuasive Words, Talk 1 Pt 1 Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

Have you ever misused the word mystery when it comes to your faith? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island.    Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

In this episode of 'The Biggest Table,' I interview Dave Zahl, founder of Mockingbird Ministries and author of several books, including 'Seculosity' and 'Low Anthropology.' We delve into Dave's latest release, 'The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World,' discussing why grace remains a vital topic. Dave explains the continuous need for grace in a world that is often performance-driven and how his experiences and personal struggles informed his writings. The conversation touches on various aspects of grace, including its role in personal relationships, parenting, and religious life. Additionally, we explore the concepts of rest, play, and the stress induced by modern life's acceleration. The conversation concludes by discussing the joy and grace found in food, meals, and hospitality, reflecting on how shared meals and culinary experiences can bring grace and connection.David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website (www.mbird.com), and co-host of both The Mockingcast and The Brothers Zahl podcasts. He and his wife Cate live in Charlottesville, Virginia, with their three sons, where he also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. Zahl is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It and Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself). His latest book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World came out in April 2025 from Brazos Press. His writing has been featured in The Washington Post, Plough, Christianity Today, and The Guardian, among other venues. Connect with Dave Zahl at:The Mockingbird Website The Mockingcast PodcastThis episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com. 

July 6, 2025: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. I don't know about you, but I found it an odd juxtaposition we faced on Friday, July 4th.  On the very day that we celebrate courage in the face of tyranny, the President signed an act of Congress so inhumane, harmful… The post “We Have Not Yet Begun To Fight!” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

June 29, 2025: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard. Amen. “Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made… The post “Hope Is A Song In A Weary Throat” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

Check out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville (https://www.christchurchcville.org/), where Amanda serves as Associate Rector.

David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mocking Bird website. Born in New York City and brought up elsewhere, David graduated from Georgetown University in 2001, and then worked for several years as a youth minister in New England. In 2007 he founded Mockingbird in NYC. We talk about his latest book The Big Relief:the urgency of grace for a worn-out world. Today David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA with their three boys, where David also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. He is also the author of A Mess of Help: From the Crucified Soul of Rock N' Roll and co-author of Law and Gospel: A Theology for Sinners (and Saints). His book, Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technlogy, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It, appeared in 2019 from Fortress Press. Even after all these years, he's still mourning the end of Calvin and Hobbes (and hoping that Morrissey and Marr will bury the hatchet). His favorite theologian is probably a cross between Johnny Cash, Flannery O'Connor and his brother Simeon.  

June 8, 2025 – The Feast of Pentecost: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. Welcome to our Mass on the Grass…with Brass! What a joy it is to be out worshiping with all of you here in the midst of God's beautiful creation.  When we started this annual outdoor service… The post “Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

June 1, 2025: “Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen Indeed.  Alleluia! It's the final Sunday of Easter today, so just because, let's do that again – Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen Indeed.  Alleluia! That never gets old to me, and hopefully not for you too. Next Sunday, during our “Mass… The post “The Most Powerful Force” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

Christian unity is about more than niceness, it's simpler and harder than that.Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 17:20-26.                 Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

May 25, 2025: Alleluia! Christ is risen!  Yes, we are still in Eastertide.  And, it is also Memorial Day Weekend in our country. A time when we remember those who gave the last full measure for the freedoms we hold dear.  And in today's scriptures, we hear two passages that have a lot to say… The post “Hurricane's Approachin'!” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

May 11, 2025: Alleluia! Christ is risen!  Welcome to Good Shepherd Sunday, always the fourth Sunday of Easter, when we hear the gospel message of Jesus as our shepherd, whose voice we hear and whom we follow.   It is also Mother's Day in the secular world. I hope to get lots of licks and meows… The post “God Loves All Of Us, And Evil Will Not Prevail!” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

How should we respond to our doubts and those of others? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 20:19-31.                 Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

May 4, 2025: Alleluia!  Christ is risen! Now, you'll know I am a bit of a geek; and, as this is a special day for Star Wars fans, I suppose I should begin by saying: May the 4th be with you! You know, you can always tell when an Episcopalian is watching a Star Wars… The post “E Pluribus Unum” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

April 27, 2025: Alleluia! Christ is Risen! Happy Easter!  Now, for all of you that thought Easter was last Sunday…today is Easter…too, or 2. Easter is not just a single day on the calendar.  We are still celebrating Easter and we are in Eastertide until the day of Pentecost, this year falling on June 8th. … The post “Sede Vacante” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

David Zahl joins Kelsi to talk about his new book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World.David Zahl is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website. David and his wife Cate reside in Charlottesville, VA with their three boys, where David also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. He is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technlogy, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It and Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Yourself. Show Notes:⁠Support 1517⁠⁠1517 Podcasts⁠⁠The 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠1517 on Youtube⁠More from Kelsi: ⁠Kelsi Klembara⁠ ⁠Follow Kelsi on Instagram⁠ ⁠Follow Kelsi on Twitter⁠ ⁠Kelsi's Newsletter⁠ Subscribe to the Show: ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠More from Dave: Preorder The Big ReliefMockingbird MinistriesListen to the Mockingcast

Today, we're getting into the raw, unvarnished terrain of human longing - that aching space where despair meets unexpected grace. I'm excited to welcome back David Zahl on the podcast. He isn't here to offer another self-help platitude, but to explore something far more profound: how we find relief in a world that constantly demands more, faster, better. Imagine grace not as a churchy concept, but as a radical interruption - a surprising breath of fresh air in a culture suffocating on its own expectations. We'll talk about play, productivity, regret, and those moments when God whispers, "You are more than your achievements." This conversation is a map for the weary, a compass for those feeling crushed by life's relentless pressures. We'll explore how grace shows up in unexpected places - through music, through suffering, through the simple act of truly listening. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or like you're perpetually running on an endless treadmill, this conversation is your permission to breathe. To rest. To receive. So join us as we figure out what it means to be human in a world that rarely slows down.David Zahl is the founder and director of Mockingbird Ministries, editor-in-chief of the Mockingbird website (www.mbird.com), and co-host of both The Mockingcast and The Brothers Zahl podcasts. He and his family live in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he also serves on the staff of Christ Episcopal Church. Zahl is the author of Seculosity: How Career, Parenting, Technology, Food, Politics, and Romance Became Our New Religion and What To Do About It and Low Anthropology: The Unlikely Key to a Gracious View of Others (and Yourself). His next book, The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a Worn-Out World comes out in April 2025 from Brazos Press. His writing has been featured in The Washington Post, Christianity Today, and The Guardian, among other venues.David's Book:The Big ReliefDavid's Recommendations:Evangelism in an Age of DespairMeditations for MortalsSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

Easter Sunday – April 20, 2025: The Lord is risen!  He is risen indeed! Alleluia! And “Χριστός Ανέστη!” “Αληθώς Ανέστη” “Καλό Πάσχα!” “Christ is Risen!” “Truly [he is] risen!”  “Happy Easter!” to all our Eastern Orthodox sisters and brothers in Christ, who today are also celebrating Easter Sunday.  This doesn't happen all the time, that we… The post “Remember” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

Christianity is about Easter and much more, including one essential element.Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Luke 24:1-12.         Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Palm Sunday" held at Christ Episcopal Church, Jefferson, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

Click here (https://www.christchurchcville.org/) to check out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville, where Dave serves as the College and Adult Education Minister.

April 13, 2025 – Palm Sunday: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. Somehow, I feel like this Palm Sunday feels more real than ever before.  But before we get to that, I need to remind everyone that it is in fact Palm Sunday. We shouldn't be reading the passion gospel… The post “First They Came For Jesus” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

You probably don't think to much about this, but sometimes you should.Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on John 12:1-8.                   Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Do you know the relationship between coming home and having faith?  Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Joshua 5:9-12, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, and Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32.                              Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

How does this week's Gospel challenge us to act? Charlette is joined by Simeon Bruce, Director of Communications with St. Andrew's in Encinitas, to reflect on Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 and share practical ways to embody the message of welcome and abundance in our communities and personal lives. Be inspired to take your faith to go!Learn more about Simeon's ministries below.St. Andrew's Episcopal Churchhttps://www.standrewsepiscopal.orgSaint Lawrence Episcopal Churchhttps://stlawrencechurch.org/homeSt. Ignatius of Antioch Episcopal Churchhttps://www.ignatiusantioch.comThe Voice of MondayMyDailyOffice.orgLearn about an OblateCommunityofstmarysouth.org/oblatesTrans Episcopal Monasticismhttps://transepiscopalmonasticism.wordpress.comGrow a Rule of Life for yourselfhttps://www.ssje.org/growruleSimeon also referenced this Sermon from The Rev. Shelly Fayette of Christ Episcopal Church in Seattle.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WakDL536vAcFaith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

March 23, 2025: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. Today The Episcopal Church does a thing.  We usually go right along with the Revised Common Lectionary – the assigned readings for a Sunday followed by Lutherans, Presbyterians, Methodists, and a whole lot of others, and also the Roman Catholic Church… The post “Time To Get Your Hands Dirty” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

Does everyone have a calling or are callings reserved for the few? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Exodus 3:1-15, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, and Luke 13:1-19.             Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Faith is about more than warm feelings, it involves persistence. Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; and  Luke 13:31-35Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Click here (https://www.christchurchcville.org/) to check out Christ Episcopal Church, Charlottesville, where Dave serves as the College and Adult Education Minister.

What is the most basic of all Christians basics? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, on the first Sunday of Lent, based on Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Romans 10:8b-13,and Luke 4:1-13.                         Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Click here (https://www.christchurchcville.org/) to check out Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville, VA, where Sam serves as Associate Rector.

In the face of life's most sobering news what should you do? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, on Ash Wednesday based on Matthew 6:1-6,16-21.Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Life has its ups and downs, but there should be one constant through it all.Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Luke 9:28-25, 37-43a. Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

Have you discovered the secret process of human transformation?Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Isaiah 6:1-8   Corinthians 15:1-11 and Luke 5:1-11.Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

How can your faith endure in the face of tough times and difficulty?Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Jeremiah 17:5-10, Psalm 1, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26    Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

February 23, 2025: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”  Seriously Jesus?  I mean, seriously?  Have you SEEN what is going on here in the US?  Sometimes I can imagine… The post “Love Is The Ultimate Resistance” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

Do you know the secret to dealing with difficult people? Father Goodrich preached this sermon to a live congregation of Christ Episcopal Church, Westerly, Rhode Island, based on Luke 6:27-38.Receive the Father Goodrich Newsletter

February 2, 2025 – Candlemas: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. “Two turtledoves, and a ground hog who sees his shadow.” What, not right?  Well, at any rate, Merry Christmas everyone!  And you thought all that was over weeks ago when those crazy wild guys from the East showed up. … The post “A Light For All The World” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

January 26, 2025: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. Heard any good sermons this past week…or at least a snippet of one?  I have no doubt that most, if not all, of you did.  And today, we heard the beginning of another one, though we only got the opening sentence… The post “Preach!” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

January 19, 2025: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. Eleven years ago this very day, on January 19th 2014, I stood in this pulpit for the very first time as your Rector.  Neither you all, nor I, could never have known what was to be when we first began to… The post “The Time Is Always Ripe To Do Right” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

January 12, 2025: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. Hello everyone!  I sure missed being among you these past two Sundays.  I especially missed being able to welcome those strangers from the East who came to offer gifts to the child Jesus.  But, now we move away from Jesus as… The post “A Bond Of Love” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

"The practice of using the word 'men' to stand in for all humankind hurts us all."   About today's speaker: Elizabeth Schroeder is a member of Christ Episcopal Church in Tacoma, WA, and her work is in home health nursing. ________________________ Join us throughout the Advent season for Divine Feminine, a daily podcast Advent Calendar. How are we changed if we pray, "Our Mother, who art in Heaven," or, "We believe in one God, the Mother Almighty?" If humans are created in God's image, perhaps our understanding of and imagination for God has been too narrow. Every day in Advent, tune in to spend a few minutes with God's femininity – as we prepare for her humanity.

"The humanity of women is too often sacrificed on the altar of the maleness of Jesus." About the speaker: Maria Gwyn McDowell is a priest in the Episcopal Church, a teacher, and public theologian in love with the God who calls all to liberation and compassion. Currently the rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Tacoma, Washington, she brings a deep focus on gender, sexuality, and women through the lens of virtue and liberation ethics to her work. ________________________ Join us throughout the Advent season for Divine Feminine, a daily podcast Advent Calendar. How are we changed if we pray, "Our Mother, who art in Heaven," or, "We believe in one God, the Mother Almighty?" If humans are created in God's image, perhaps our understanding of and imagination for God has been too narrow. Every day in Advent, tune in to spend a few minutes with God's femininity – as we prepare for her humanity.

December 15, 2024: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. Okay, here's the thing…the gospel you just heard isn't the one prescribed for this Sunday.  The church would have us hear another passage about John the baptizer, and never hear the annunciation of Mary (except if you come to Lessons &… The post “Choose, Go On With It, Wherever It May Lead You!” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

December 8, 2024: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard. Amen. Well, we have made the annual Advent turn.  You know, the turn our gospel just took for us.  Today, we are not hearing about the second Advent, but the first.  After weeks of his return, we are heading into weeks of… The post “Is Advent Possible For You?” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.