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June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

Send us a textWhat happens when we strip away centuries of religious interpretation and confront the actual teachings of Jesus of Nazareth? This Jesus isn't the gentle, apolitical figure often presented in modern Christianity, but rather "a holistically spiritual freedom fighter" deeply concerned with poverty, exploitation, and injustice. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Jr., research scholar at Columbia University and former professor at Princeton Theological Seminary. Their conversation reminds us that Jesus as a radical social reformer whose message has been systematically diluted. Dr. Hendricks draws on St. Paul's emphasis on individual spiritual experiences to convey his message. "Paul transformed Jesus' concern for collective social, economic and political deliverance into an obsession with personal piety," Hendricks explains, suggesting that many Christians today understand Jesus primarily through St. Paul's interpretation, which fundamentally altered the trajectory of Jesus' radical message. Listen in for the full conversation.A lifelong social activist, Obery Hendricks is one of the foremost commentators on the intersection of religion and political economy in America. He is the most widely read and perhaps the most influential African American biblical scholar writing today. Cornel West calls him “one of the last few grand prophetic intellectuals.”A widely sought lecturer and media spokesperson, Dr. Hendricks' appearances include CNN, MSNBC, CBS, Fox News, Fox Business News, the Discovery Channel, PBS, BBC, NHK Japan Television and the Bloomberg Network. He has provided running event commentary for National Public Radio, MSNBC, and the al-Jazeera and Aspire international television networks.Learn more about Dr. Obery Hendricks and subscribe to his substack.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

Pride-themed liturgies are being held in Catholic parishes across the country — often with full knowledge of the local bishops. But while the faithful raise concerns, most bishops remain silent. Why? Is it fear of backlash, a strategy of appeasement, or something deeper? In this episode, we examine the rise of so-called “Pride Masses” in […]

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "One Lord, Trinity Sunday" held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Orange, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

Everyone wants peace and hope.As we grow older, we feel a special urgency to make peace with the past and to discover hope for the future.In doing this, it's important to be thinking more and more about eternity. Let the gospel be the lens through which we act and move and have our being.I John 4:19 is the key to our motivation for life:"We love because He first loved us.">>Watch on YouTubeThe Rev. Dr. Paul F.M. Zahl is a retired Episcopal minister and author, and served as dean of Cathedral Church of the Advent in Birmingham, Alabama for 10 years. His wife is Mary, and they have 3 grown sons, all serving in ministry. Paul and Mary recently moved back to the Birmingham area.In this season of retirement, Paul is actively waiting on God to send him the work the Lord has him to do, which currently includes mentoring younger ministers, and one-on-one meetings in a ministry of encouragement.

It all began in 2019 at DeadSpin where Megan Greenwell was editor-in-chief. She had her dream job at the sports publication she'd always loved, leading a profitable digital media company with a devoted readership. Then the curse of private equity arrived. Within three months, everything collapsed. As Greenwell argues in her new book, Bad Company, she was pushed out, her entire staff followed, and the site was eventually sold to a Maltese gambling operation. What should have been a routine business acquisition became a personal awakening. Greenwell realized she'd witnessed something much larger than corporate mismanagement—she'd seen how private equity is producing avampire economy sucking the blood out of the American Dream. five takeaways1. Private Equity Violates Free Market Principles Greenwell argues that PE actually corrupts capitalism rather than representing it—citing Milton Friedman's own exceptions for public services like healthcare and education, which are now PE's biggest targets.2. The Debt Transfer Loophole Creates Perverse Incentives In leveraged buyouts, PE firms load companies with 70-80% debt but transfer responsibility to the acquired company, allowing firms to profit even when businesses fail—as happened with Toys"R"Us.3. Workers Rarely Know PE Owns Their Employer Until It's Too Late Most employees discover private equity ownership only when everything falls apart, because the company name on their paycheck remains the same while control shifts to financial engineers.4. The Vampire Effect Goes Beyond Individual Companies PE isn't just killing businesses—it's hollowing out entire communities, from rural hospitals in Wyoming to local newspapers, destroying the infrastructure that sustains small American towns.5. Solutions Exist at State and Local Levels While federal regulation remains unlikely, progress is happening through state laws (like Massachusetts healthcare regulations), pension fund pressure campaigns, and nonprofit alternatives that prioritize sustainability over shareholder value.Megan Greenwell is an American journalist, editor, and writer with extensive experience across print and digital media. She was the first female editor-in-chief of Deadspin and editor of Wired.com Background & Education: Greenwell grew up in Berkeley, California. Her mother is an Episcopal priest who currently serves as the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Cincinnati. She attended Berkeley High School, where she was a reporter for the school newspaper and graduated from Columbia University (Barnard College) in 2006, where she was editor-in-chief of the Columbia Spectator Career Highlights:* Started as a staff writer at The Washington Post, covering education, philanthropy, and the war in Iraq, including a three-month stint at the paper's Baghdad bureau * Was part of The Washington Post team that won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize for breaking news coverage of the Virginia Tech shooting WikipediaMegangreenwell* Worked as managing editor of GOOD Magazine, inaugural features editor at New York magazine's The Cut, and senior editor of ESPN The Magazine * Served as executive features editor for Esquire.com before becoming the fifth and first female editor-in-chief of Deadspin in 2018 * Later worked as editor of Wired.com and interim editor-in-chief of WIRED Current Work: She's now a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn and deputy director of the Princeton Summer Journalism Program PrincetonMegangreenwell. Her book "Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream" was published by HarperCollins on June 10, 2025Personal: Greenwell is married to David Heller, an assistant professor of internal medicine and global health at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

Join me as I sit down with Robert Smith, a retired Episcopal priest who has taken a fascinating journey from the clergy to the construction industry and now to the world of fiction writing. With a background in creative writing and a lifelong passion for mysteries, Robert has embraced writing cozy mystery novels with the help of AI technology. Our conversation covers his unique transition and his deep commitment to leaving a meaningful legacy through his stories. Discover how Robert, inspired by his family and life experiences, has crafted a strong, relatable female protagonist named Isabel, who reflects his insights on personal growth and the importance of relationships. In our discussion, we also explore the intriguing pen name Nora Bardin, chosen by a former parochial minister who channels their diverse background into cozy mysteries. Drawing inspiration from life experiences and countless interactions, this author offers readers a positive and dignified escape from a world often filled with negativity. Their books, including "Murder at Maplewood Inn" and "Secrets of the Lighthouse," promise intriguing elements like a psychic cat and science fiction-like plasma. Listen in as Robert shares his journey of embracing authenticity through writing, emphasizing self-awareness and the sharing of one's unique gifts with the world.   Connect with Robert: Website: www.noracatherwoodmystery.com Amazon: Nora Bardin Let's keep the conversation going!Website: www.martaspirk.com Instagram: @martaspirk Facebook: Marta Spirk Want to be my next guest on The Empowered Woman Podcast?Apply here: www.martaspirk.com/podcastguest  Watch my TEDx talk: http://bit.ly/martatedx   Get access to the free video: The #1 Mistake People Make That Keeps Them STUCK!  Along with powerful weekly abundance tips to make sure that you keep moving forward at https://www.carollook.com

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

Send us a textWhat happens when we encounter truth we aren't ready for? Jesus' words about the Spirit of Truth were a guide to his disciples who couldn't yet bear everything their teacher had to share. Jesus' teachings on the Spirit of Truth remain a guide for us today too!In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about truth and the weigh it carries in our lives. Most of us resist truth because we don't want our failures and frailties exposed. Yet spiritual maturity manifests in precisely this capacity: can we hear unflattering truths about ourselves without crumbling? Can we embrace both our status as sinners and saints? The liberating truth Jesus offers is that we don't need to earn our worth—we're already infinitely valued in God's eyes! Listen in for the full conversation. Read For Faith, the companion devotional.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Here They Come" held at St. George's Episcopal Church, Austin, TX for their 75th Anniversary. More at www.texasbishop.com

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon held at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Lake Jackson, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "The Foundations Shake" held at St. Michael and All Angels' Episcopal Church, Longview, TX.  More at www.texasbishop.com

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 10, 2025In this episode, we begin with an on-the-ground look at the Los Angeles protests, exploring the community's response and the controversial deployment of the National Guard ordered by President Trump. We then discuss the widespread condemnation from various Christian humanitarian groups in reaction to Trump's recent travel ban, exploring the potential implications on global humanitarian efforts. Lastly, we dive into the heated social media debate between athletes Riley Gaines and Simone Biles, examining the impact of Biles' tweets on her legacy and the broader conversation surrounding gender and athletics. 00:11 Things to know about LA protests, Trump deploying National Guard00:59 Newsboys Michael Tait would 'deny' accusations: report01:46 Christian groups denounce Trump's travel ban02:37 Simone Biles criticizes Riley Gaines for women's sports advocacy03:25 Episcopal bishop to remain suspended over 'inappropriate' acts04:27 IDF stops ‘selfie yacht' with Greta Thunberg off Gaza coast05:13 25% of Catholic, Mainline Pastors firmly believe in Adam and EveSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsThings to know about LA protests, Trump deploying National Guard | U.S.Newsboys Michael Tait would 'deny' accusations: report | EntertainmentChristian groups denounce Trump's travel ban | PoliticsSimone Biles criticizes Riley Gaines for women's sports advocacy | SportsEpiscopal bishop to remain suspended over 'inappropriate' acts | Church & MinistriesIDF stops ‘selfie yacht' with Greta Thunberg off Gaza coast | World25% of Catholic, Mainline Pastors firmly believe in Adam and Eve | U.S.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠⁠.

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Pentecost, The Spirit is Comin'" held at Camp Allen, Navasota, TX for the Iona Graduation.  More at www.texasbishop.com

We're back in Texas and this time we're visiting with the very successful AD on Episcopal HS in Houston, Mr. Jason Grove. Jason is a CAA and today he shares his athletic journey along with some Best Practices on The Educational AD Podcast!

A new members class talking about the ‘meaning' of the eucharist.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠⁠.

The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista preaches on the Day of Pentecost.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠.

Send us a text"Diversity belongs to God's imagination." With this bold statement, Bishop Rob Wright cuts through the political noise surrounding conversations about human difference. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how the ancient biblical story of Pentecost offers a divine endorsement of human diversity that transcends modern political debates.In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Pentecost centered around Acts 2:1-21 where the Holy Spirit descends on a linguistically and ethnically diverse gathering, creating understanding without erasing distinctiveness. This divine affirmation of difference provides a powerful counterpoint to modern anxieties about diversity. As Bishop Wright observes, "We can't see all of God until we see all of us," reminding listeners that our differences reflect God's creative abundance rather than problems to be solved. Listen in for the full conversation.Read For Faith, the companion devotional.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

In 2021, Sister Monica Clare went viral on TikTok. From the account @nunsenseforthepeople, her video about a wild turkey that was menacing the grounds of the convent struck a chord and unexpectedly launched a following more than 200k people eager to learn more about the practical and spiritual lives of contemporary nuns. #NunTok was born, spurring both sincere conversations about prayer and a relentless, tongue-in-cheek campaign for Sister Monica Clare to unveil her skincare routine.Today, Sister Monica Clare is an Episcopal nun and the sister Superior at the Community of St. John the Baptist in Mendham, New Jersey; but as she relates in her forthcoming memoir, A CHANGE OF HABIT: Leaving Behind My Husband, Career, and Everything I Owned to Become a Nun (Crown & Sugar23; April 29, 2025), her path to the spiritual life was long, winding, and entirely relatable.Growing up in a chaotic and impoverished home in Georgia, Claudette Powell's (Sister Monica's lay name) childhood was spent escaping bill collectors and her unreliable father's abuse. As a little girl, she saw Audrey Hepburn in A Nun's Story and thought, that's me. She found herself drawn to the beauty and ritual of the church, wishing that her life could be filled with such orderliness and belonging.Yet for most of her life, Claudette pushed this spiritual calling away. Instead, she poured her energy into her many talents, trying to become someone worthy of the acceptance she longed for deeply: from acting school at NYU, to performing comedy with The Groundlings Sunday Company and a Hollywood career in film advertising, to her marriage. And yet, she never could seem to find someplace she felt she belonged.In the wake of a devastating divorce, Claudette found herself seriously considering a life in the church. After a decade of therapy, discernment, and paying off her debts, Sister Monica Clare finally stood nervously straightening her habit as she walked into an Episcopal convent, preparing to live alongside eleven other sisters who'd taken the same vow of poverty and celibacy.But joining the community was only the first step, thriving in monastic life would be another challenge altogether. Whether it was getting lost in the maze-like convent, speaking at the wrong time, or messing up the intricate rituals in service, Sister Monica Clare couldn't shake the anxiety and imposter syndrome that had dogged her whole life. In fact, she discovered that the learning curve can be extra steep when doing something you love. Yet through faith and patience, Sister Monica began to feel at home at the convent, first clumsily and then more easily, finding family within her fellow sisters and eventually rising to the head role of Sister Superior.Equally funny and inspiring, A CHANGE OF HABIT reveals how much better life can be when we stop trying to prove our worth to ourselves and others, and instead embrace ourselves for who truly are. A meditation on hope and belonging, A CHANGE OF HABIT is a beautiful encapsulation of faith in the modern world and the tangible ways in which we can embrace spirituality and connection in our lives.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Sister Monica Clare is a nun, author, and the Superior at the Community of St. John Baptist, an Episcopal convent in New Jersey. And yet, she didn't answer the call to religious life until age 46, after a failed marriage, a successful career and years spent searching for where she truly belonged. Today, Sister Monica shares what it was like to grow up in chaos, endure a painful marriage to an atheist, and journey from comedy clubs and ad agencies to the quiet rhythms of convent life. With honesty and heart, she opens up about faith, imposter syndrome, resilience, and how even a moment in Walmart can become holy ground when you're listening for God's voice. Her story is packed with pain, humor, and sacred surprises. My friends, if you've ever felt stuck, behind, or unworthy of a fresh start, this conversation is for you. You'll walk away reminded that healing is possible, calling can come later, and there is beauty in becoming.  

On this episode: Nate gets cheap airline tickets. Aaron navigates and revisits what it's like to be under pressure. This week, Nate and Aaron interview Ian Cron. Ian has a new book out called: The Fix, looking at the light hearted transformation that the 12-steps have. Ian shares how he unconsciously audited the 12-steps in 1987. He shares how his spiritual misadventures were an invitation from God for deeper intimacy. The suggestion that a setback is a better name than relapse. Ian also shares his thoughts on why the church is not like the rooms of recovery. If that's not enough, there's also a “stupid list” in enneagram discussion.Links: Ian Cron Books: The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the-Down-and-out, and Everyone in Between The Fix Workbook: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the-Down-and-out, and Everyone in Between Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir…of Sorts Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim's TaleSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor: Life Works CounselingIf you have thoughts or questions and you'd like the guys to address in upcoming episodes or suggestions for future guests, please drop a note to piratemonkpodcast@gmail.com.The music on this podcast is contributed by members of the Samson Society.For more information on this ministry, please visit samsonsociety.com. Support for the women in our lives who have been impacted by our choices is available at sarahsociety.com.The Pirate Monk Podcast is provided by Samson Society, a ministry of Samson House, a 501(c)3 nonprofit. To enjoy future Pirate Monk podcasts, please consider a contribution to Samson House.   Ian Cron The Official Home of Ian Morgan Cron IAN MORGAN CRON is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and the host of the popular podcast "Typology," which has over 20 million downloads. His books include the Enneagram primer The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery. 

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠.

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠.

In this inspiring episode, host Corey Nathan welcomes Bishop Mary D. Glasspool, a pioneering leader in the Episcopal Church and the first openly lesbian woman to be consecrated as a bishop in the Anglican Communion. Since 2016, she has served as Assistant Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of New York. Bishop Mary shares her personal journey of faith, identity, leadership, and inclusion, offering insights into navigating the intersections of religion, politics, and justice. What We Discuss: Bishop Mary's journey as a trailblazer in the Episcopal Church How her faith and identity evolved in tandem What the Philadelphia 11 meant to her and the church Navigating hard conversations across deep differences What gives her hope for the future of the church and the world Episode Highlights: 01:00 – Corey introduces Bishop Mary and her groundbreaking role 06:00 – Growing up in a multigenerational Episcopal family 17:00 – The impact of the Philadelphia 11 and her call to ministry 27:00 – Coming out and confronting institutional theology 34:00 – Stories of ministry, mentorship, and pioneering women 43:00 – Navigating political division in local churches 50:00 – Her retirement plans and what's next 1:02:00 – On non-binary thinking, listening deeply, and collaboration Featured Quotes: “We can do this. It is possible to talk politics and religion without killing each other.” “The best way to be ecumenical is to be deeply rooted and grounded in your own faith.” “Diversity is a strength… It can help us grow and become stronger as human beings.” “We need to allow for silence. We need to listen.” Resources Mentioned: The Philadelphia Eleven Documentary: https://www.philadelphiaelevenfilm.com The Episcopal Church: https://www.episcopalchurch.org

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at ⁠forwardmovement.org/donate⁠.

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” Jesus said (Matthew 22:39). Okay… but how??? Who is my neighbor? What if they are really annoying? In today's episode, we're considering how to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our daily lives and in our neighborhoods. We propose tactical, tangible ways to turn “love” into action, share unsolicited opinions about service leaflets, reflect on how our lives should change when we know Jesus, and get on our soapbox about why you should have friends with whom you disagree. Follow us on Instagram: @average.episcopalian Sign up for our monthly Substack newsletter! averageepiscopalian.substack.com More questions? Send us an email: average.episcopalian@gmail.com

June 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Sarah Shipman. Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest, attorney, and director of Episcopal Migration Ministries who lives with her husband, two kids, two dogs, and a cat in Kansas. She collects hobbies and loves to read.  Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.

Cultivating Spiritual Growth: A Journey with Dina van Klaveren Join Jon and Lauren as they welcome the Rev. Dina van Klaveren, an Episcopal priest with a rich history in parish ministry, now serving on the diocesan staff in Maryland. Dina discusses her journey from parish ministry to her current role, her passion for development and stewardship, and her dedication to congregational vitality. She shares insights into the breadth of ministry across the diocese, her personal spiritual practices, and her transformative experience as a Master Gardener. Dina's discussion highlights the importance of humility, intentionality, and gentle stewardship of our environment.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:11 Dina's Journey in Ministry00:48 New Role and Responsibilities02:51 Surprises and Challenges05:11 Personal Joys and Practices14:07 Gardening and Spirituality26:37 Final Thoughts and AdviceResources mentioned by Dina:"Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships" by Marshall Rosenberg https://a.co/d/bNWi1Mz"Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation That Starts in Your Yard" by Douglas W. Tallamy https://a.co/d/etfcAE7"How Can I Help?: Saving Nature with Your Yard" by Douglas W. Tallamy https://a.co/d/5cXkZjx"Native Plants for Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Landscaping (Color Print): Chesapeake Bay Watershed" https://a.co/d/i0Qk2GRThe Episcopal Diocese of Maryland: https://episcopalmaryland.org/Audio version of this episode is available at podcast platforms linked to https://listening-for-clues.captivate.fm/listenThe Good News! podcast series is part of the ListeningforClues portfolio. Catch us at https://listeningforclues.com/© 2025 Listening for Clues

The Rev. Sarah Phelps preaches on the seventh Sunday of Easter.

Send us a textPrison takes many shapes and forms. The size of an individuals home or investment portfolio pales in comparison to true spiritual release - a freedom of purpose, clarity, and belonging that transcends physical limitations. This God given release is true freedom!In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright delve into Acts 16, reflecting on the story of Paul and Silas. Imprisoned yet singing joyfully after freeing a slave girl from demonic possession, their experience serves as a powerful metaphor. The conversation explores themes of oppression and freedom, highlighting a recurring pattern in human history: the tendency to define freedom as "keeping a foot on someone else's neck."Bishop Wright contrasts this with the radically different model offered by Jesus—liberation that lifts others rather than subjugates them. He emphasizes that before we can transform societal systems, we must first confront the "prisons" within ourselves: the grudges we cling to, the biases we perpetuate, and the wealth we hoard while others are deprived of life's basic needs. Listen in for the full conversation.Read For Faith, the companion devotional.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

Ordained in 1996, the Rev. Jerome “Jay” Cayangyang is a Navy Reserve chaplain with almost 35 years of service and currently also serves as rector and dean of Bishop Seabury Anglican Church, Pro-Cathedral of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word. He has served numerous active duty and reserve assignments including two combat deployments to Iraq.  In addition to his parish duties, he currently serves as the Deputy Chaplain of the Marine Corps for Reserve Matters. Cayangyang and his wife, Linda, live in Connecticut and have five adult children. “I'm deeply humbled by this opportunity,” Cayangyang said. “I am truly grateful for all of my ministry to this point: the Jurisdiction of the Armed Forces and Chaplaincy, Anglican Diocese of the Living Word, and Bishop Seabury Church.  I am grateful for their love and friendship. The Lord used my time in those ministries to prepare me for this new role as a bishop. And finally, I am so thankful for my family and their partnership in the ministry.”

Underneath every addiction is a deeper ache—and a surprising path to healing. Bestselling author, therapist, and Episcopal priest Ian Morgan Cron joins Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton Chen to share insights from his newest book, The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between. Ian invites us to reconsider the Twelve Steps—not just as a recovery tool for addicts, but as a grace-filled path of spiritual awakening for anyone longing for freedom, connection, and intimacy with God. This conversation is for everyone—not just those who identify as alcoholics or addicts. As Ian says, these steps offer healing to people who struggle with all kinds of attachments and compulsions: workaholism, people-pleasing, tech and porn addiction, codependency, control, food, spending, approval, sports betting… the list goes on. Ian points out that most of us are poly-addicted, caught in multiple patterns that disconnect us from God, ourselves, and each other. So this isn't about comparing struggles or measuring severity. It's about asking: Do I want to be free? Do I want to live with more honesty, grace, and surrender?  Whether or not you think you “need” the Steps, this conversation is a compassionate, humorous, and deeply spiritual invitation to let go of self-reliance and move toward the healing you were made for. Listen to Part 1 now, and be sure to come back next week for Part 2. In the meantime, you can order Ian's new book here: https://ianmorgancron.com/thefix  Please Note: This episode contains some mature language; listener discretion is advised.  

Send us a textWords create worlds. From Genesis where God speaks creation into being, to Jesus asking a paralyzed man, "Do you want to be made well?", speech carries the power to transform reality. But what happens when certain topics become unspeakable?In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation that explores how modern society increasingly avoids difficult conversations. Using Jesus' healing story, Bishop Wright reveals how bringing things into speech opens pathways to healing and resurrection. They also discuss more recent examples including the evolution of Malcolm X's speech as his heart expanded, the way Muhammad Ali voiced what many thought but dared not say about Vietnam, and how Pope Francis's humble question "Who am I to judge?" transformed Catholic discourse. At its core lies a powerful truth: authentic speech flows from the heart's abundance. Listen in for the full conversation.Read For Faith, the companion devotional.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

The new American pope is here, Trump is fast-tracking white South African refugees, the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial has begun, and Erin and Alyssa are here to break it down. They also do a deep dive into wellness influencer Casey Means, who might just be the next U.S. surgeon general. They wrap up with a conversation about Karoline Leavitt's super mom status and Adidas' new down syndrome accessible shoe program.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.“She Was Tearful About It”: The Nuances of Casey Means's Medical Exit and Antiestablishment Origins (Vanity Fair 5/9)Casey Means: influencer, RFK Jr favorite – and Trump's pick for surgeon general (The Guardian 5/11)How a post #MeToo law opened the floodgates for allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs (NPR 5/7)The trial of Sean Combs: What you need to know (NPR 5/12) Quakers march against Trump's crackdown on immigrants, carrying on a long tradition (LA Times 5/11)Episcopal Church says it won't help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US (AP News 5/12)Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday message (Al Jazeera 5/11)Pope calls for journalists to be released from prison (BBC 5/12)

409. The Woman Who Spoke Truth To Trump: Bishop Budde Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, during President Trump's inauguration service, delivered a powerful sermon on unity and directly appealed to the President for mercy on behalf of vulnerable communities. Today, she joins us to discuss her courageous stand and explore how we can embody both strength and compassion in our own lives.​ -How to carry your despair and cynicism instead of handing it to others -Exposing the lies of partisanship and how to fight for dignity for all​ -The “sin of empathy”? The chilling rise of this idea in Christian Nationalist circles -Why not knowing what to do in this political moment is part of the preparation​ Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde serves as spiritual leader for the Episcopal congregations and schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties that comprise the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. The first woman elected to this position, she also serves as the chair of the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation which oversees the ministries of the Washington National Cathedral and Cathedral schools. She is an advocate and organizer in support of justice, including racial equity, gun violence prevention, immigration reform, the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons, and the care of creation. She is the author of three books; the most recent, How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, was published in 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices