Podcasts about Episcopal

It often surprises people to learn that over half the Gospels take place in a ten mile stretch along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. This episode explores why so many stories happened in so little space, and reveal a mystery coming from the mud of the lake today!Reflection Question: Where have we found God right under our noses?

God prefers us. We are God's people. All of us. And yet, it is a defiant posture to believe God's blessings are for all of us. Just take a look around and we see disparity and an unequal balance of power.In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation on who is blessed by God and what Jesus says about a God for all and a God that stands directly on the side of the poor and oppressed. God is for all, but God does have a particular interest in those left behind. Listen in for the full conversation.

In episode 327 of the Reformed Brotherhood podcast, the brothers continue their discussion on ecclesiology with a focus on the Episcopal form of Church Polity. They delve into the history and structure of this type of governance, examining its decision-making processes and its advantages and disadvantages.

Why is it that some pray to great effect, while others see little, and still others struggle to pray at all? Verlon Fosner and Jon Davis come from vastly different Christian traditions, but share a belief that prayer you can learn to pray. In this episode, you'll develop a deeper appreciation for how to pray for your church and ministry.Verlon Fosner has led a progressive congregation in Seattle Washington since 1999. In 2008 the congregation transitioned from a traditional proclamation church into a multi-site Dinner Church called Community Dinners. In 2016, Verlon joined the Fresh Expression US leadership team and began coaching declining churches, leading “Dinner Church Encounters” across the country, and hosting “Seattle Immersions” at their home, which enables a few leaders at a time to observe Dinner Churches in action followed by training conversations around a fireplace. Verlon holds a Doctorate of Ministry from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, and has written several books. He and his wife Melodee have three adult children, five grandchildren, a collection of grand-foster-kids, and two grand-dogs.The Rev. Jon Davis PhD, an Episcopal priest is a known and recognized leader in the Episcopal Church and beyond. He has expertise in youth ministry, worship and liturgy (PhD dissertation), church growth and planting, missions, conference leadership and more. He is now on staff with Fresh Expressions. He is a sought after, dynamic and engaging speaker, writer, worship leader and ministry trainer. He and his wife Beth live on a little farm in Oviedo, Florida with a couple of horses, a number of cats, chickens, English Bulldogs and other critters.

The story of the woman caught in adultery is one of the iconic forgiveness stories, but it comes with a few mysteries of its own. This podcast will explore why this was such a "hot potato" topic, and what Jesus could possibly be doing as he wrote in the dust.Reflection Question: How do we forget to "see" people?

Spiritual growth and maturity is knowing and walking alongside your neighbor that views the world differently. Dr. King speaks of becoming a World House. If we are to be a World House we are to know every religion and every human as a part of the human family. These famous words still ring true today as antisemitism is on the rise. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Rabbi Peter Berg of The Temple, the oldest Jewish worshiping community in Atlanta. They discuss the history of Jews and Christians walking alongside one another in Atlanta, antisemitism and disinformation, and where we go from here. Listen in to the full conversation. - - - - - - Peter Berg became the fifth senior rabbi of The Temple since 1895 in July of 2008. He is thrilled to serve this diverse and multi-generational congregation as a spiritual leader. Rabbi Berg is passionate about Jewish learning and meaningful worship, and he is an advocate for social change.Prior to coming to The Temple, he served as rabbi of Temple Beth Or in Washington Township, New Jersey and as the Associate Rabbi of Temple Emanuel-El in Dallas, Texas. Additionally, he served Congregation Kol Ami in White Plains, New York as a rabbinic intern and at Beth El Hebrew Congregation in Alexandria, Virginia, as its Youth Director. Over the years, Rabbi Berg has spent a great deal of time working with advocacy groups on issues including but not limited to:  poverty & homelessness, criminal justice reform, preventing the human trafficking of minors, civil rights, religious freedom, ending mass incarceration, gun safety,  hate crimes, the environment, combatting antisemitism, and strengthening the U.S.- Israel relationship. Rabbi Berg lives in Atlanta with his wife Karen, a teacher and tutor, and their three children.

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "2nd Epiphany," preached for Holy Cross, Sugarland, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

David Boice of 52 Churches in 52 Weeks Talks LDS Experiences!After a string of bad first dates and no church to call home, Dave Boice chronicles his yearslong spiritual journey in search for something more on YouTube and in a book. What started as a simple endeavor to find a hometown church turned into a thrilling spiritual adventure that is sidesplittingly witty and deeply emotional. Of note, David had some unexpected experiences attending two church services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is still processing it and discusses it with Steven Pynakker of Mormon Book Reviews! From the streets of Manhattan to the beaches of Orange County, Boice explores numerous denominations including Catholic, Lutheran, Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Wesleyan, Quaker, Greek Orthodox, Christian Science, and other churches. From 20,000-seat megachurches to being the lone congregant at a Scientology service, no building was too big (or as a visit to “The World's Smallest Church can attest) too small. He danced with Pentecostals in Arkansas, immersed himself in prayer with monks that make beer in Massachusetts, worshipped at a Viking church in Wisconsin, and headbanged at a church known for heavy metal music in Ohio. You'll hear sermons from some of Christianity's most widespread preachers (Joel Osteen, T.D. Jakes), most intellectual (Tim Keller and Os Guinness), most emergent (Nadia Bolz-Weber and Jay Bakker), to even the most curious (Todd Burpo from Heaven is For Real). Boice's unique undertaking and honest reflection reveals startling epiphanies and insights that will engage both believers and skeptics. 52 Churches in 52 Weeks YouTube channel is a must-see for anyone who wrestles with faith in the 21st century.

We're Back! | Sen. Jackson starts her second term off with a bang while navigating her roles as an Episcopal priest, farmer, and state legislator for District 41.

Join us for week 3 of 8 as Mary Lyons, the Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group talk with Ian Cron about the Enneagram system and how they it relates building wealth. The first two episodes were really a primer on the enneagram system. Today we get into some of the key motivations and drives for each of the types and how those motivations affect the choices we make about money and the future. Ian Morgan Cron is a renowned teacher of the Enneagram, the bestselling author of The Road Back to You and The Story of You, an Episcopal priest, a speaker, and a trained psychotherapist.   Assessment: iEQ9 Couples Assessment or iEQ9 Individual Assessment. Discount code:  BENCHMARK to receive 20% off any assessment. 

Living Water is on break this week, but today we are sharing a favorite podcast from last year.  Please It's one thing to say Jesus loved someone, it's quite another to watch him do it. In this episode, we see what happens when Jesus calls a man to follow - a tax collector who is hated by pretty much everyone.

Make Matriarchy Great Again returns for 2023 and our first episode of the new year is part of the Feminine Divine series.  In this episode we interview the Rev. Dr. Kate Cress, an Episcopal priest who talks to us about her journey from a non-religious upbringing to a life of faith and the role that women have played in that journey. Dawn "Sam" Alden and Sean Marlon Newcombe co-host.

Today we visit with Amy Blumstein, a Middle School AD from Jacksonville, Florida who shares some really neat ideas for creating and promoting a thriving MS Program! I heard Amy present at the recent FCIS Conference here in Florida and wanted to give her a platform to share her BEST PRACTICES! This is The Educational AD Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/educational-ad-podcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/educational-ad-podcast/support

Join us for week 2 of 8 as Mary Lyons, the Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group talk with Ian Cron about the Enneagram system and how they it relates building wealth.  Today's episode is a break down of what “healthy and unhealthy” looks like for each of the 9 Enneagram types and how that can impact our choices.  Ian Morgan Cron is a renowned teacher of the Enneagram, the bestselling author of The Road Back to You and The Story of You, an Episcopal priest, a speaker, and a trained psychotherapist. Assessment: iEQ9 Couples Assessment or iEQ9 Individual Assessment. Discount code:  BENCHMARK to receive 20% off any assessment. 

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Baptism of our Lord," preached for All Saints, Fort Worth, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com  

The story of the Walk to Emmaus is an Easter story, and only found in Luke. It is also a mystery, because there are more than one place claiming to be the town! This podcast will try to solve the mystery and use new clues from history and archeology to bring new meaning to the old story. In short, this too is the story of us. Reflection Question: Is our relationship with God more of a relationship, or a contract?

In this episode Gordon talks with The Rev. Jay Mills about his life journey of transformation and how he has changed his mind and values over the years. Jay shares how his life changed through his involvement in a 12-step program and his reconciliation with his past.  Gordon has known Jay for close to 20 years. Jay was originally one of Gordon's priests. Gordon is currently a clergy person in the Episcopal church and Jay is retired. As Jay tells his story you will find his life is an example of kindness and compassion.  Read more... The Rev. Jay Mills was raised in a middle-class home with parents that were reasonably good parents. And I ended up getting sexually assaulted when I was 12 years old, and my life very quickly unraveled. Jay started doing drugs and alcohol heavily. He ended up being addicted very young. He was also a really angry kid with a lot of violence. He lived that way until he was about 21, where he went through a conversion through the ministries of Campus Crusade for Christ. While he does not agree with their theology now, he says “I owe them my life cause as I've often said, if I waited for the Episcopal Church to evangelize me, I've died in a drug house. He was a camp counselor not long after that. He had an experience that where he oversaw several kids. They were in the back of his car, and they flipped off a local guy. And the guy followed him into Burger King. He wanted to fight. “I just looked at him and I said, “I can fight you. I'm a Christian.” Jay says at that moment he understood exactly what Jesus was talking about. Bless your enemies. Jesus was calling me to be a person of peace. Connect with Jay at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church  kindnessandcompassion.com Follow us on Instagram @kindnesscompassionpodcast Follow on Facebook Support us on Patreon

Darkness is a place that God can use. God uses darkness. God's Light cannot be overcome by darkness. That is the heart of Epiphany. That God is able. That God is near. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Epiphany, it's meaning, and where we go from here in the new year. Listen in for the full conversation.Before listening, read For Faith.

Over the next 8 weeks Mary Lyons, the Wealth Woman, and Eric Alexander of Benchmark Income Group talk with Ian Cron about the Enneagram system and how they relate to finance and building wealth.  Today's episode is an overview of each of the 9 Enneagram types as well as their core motivations and fears.  Ian Morgan Cron is a renowned teacher of the Enneagram, the bestselling author of The Road Back to You and The Story of You, an Episcopal priest, a speaker, and a trained psychotherapist. Assessment: iEQ9 Couples Assessment or iEQ9 Individual Assessment. Discount code:  BENCHMARK to receive 20% off any assessment. 

Considering the magi of Matthew 2.

A conversation with the Rev. Jared Houze, Rector at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Jared is a 7th-generation Texan who grew up in Dallas but has spent most of his adult life in West Texas. He and his family arrived in Amarillo during the summer of 2020. He shares with host Jason Boyett about his ministry calling and conversion to the Episcopal tradition, his journey from rural churches to St. Andrew's, and what he is learning about community and diversity here in Amarillo. This episode is sponsored by the Discover Amarillo app and Wieck Realty. 

Whenever God shows up, it is a disruption! Because God is mighty and love and truth and the opposite of those things; oppression, shame, fear, hate... are put out of place when God shows up. This is the miracle of Christmas! That out of darkness comes the light of God in the world through a child.In this conversation, Melissa and Bishop Wright continue the conversation of Christmas through the lens of an intervening God. Listen in for the full conversation.Before listening, read For Faith.

Considering the shepherds in Luke's nativity story.

At Christmas, we remember that God comes to be with us. Just as we are.

Christmas Eve at Christ Church Cathedral Houston, Texas: "Christs Natal Home" More at www.texasbishop.com  

This is a special episode featuring Bishop Wright's Imagine Christmas sermon "Christmas Crossroads". Merry Christmas! Emmanuel! God with us!

"May we each embrace a pace that ushers in the holy." About today's speaker: The Rev'd Callie Swanlund is an Episcopal priest serving in Philadelphia, helping others Find their Spark, and building a creative ministry as a retreat leader, spiritual companion, and coach. She leads individuals and groups in the work of Dr. Brené Brown as a Certified Daring Way Facilitator. Follow her Wholehearted Weekly movement through @callieswanlund on Instagram or Facebook.   Advent for Every Body is a daily podcast exploring how human bodies bear God in our world. Listen every day in Advent in the "Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland" podcast feed, trinitycathpdx.podbean.com. 

Dr Justin Holcomb speaks with Mike Neglia about his theological journey and ministry experience that began under the mentorship of Carl Dixon in Calvary Chapel Sarasota and he now finds himself as an Episcopal priest and theology and apologetics professor at Reformed Theological Seminary and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He speaks about death metal, the book of common prayer, Law / Gospel distinctions and caring for victims of sexual assault or physical abuse. [ This was originally released in June of 2022 ] Resources Mentioned: Rid of My Disgrace - Hope and Healing for Victims of Sexual Assault : https://www.crossway.org/books/rid-of-my-disgrace-ebook/ Is it My Fault? Hope and Healing for Those Suffering Domestic Violence. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802410243/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=justholc-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0802410243&linkId=47c04d3e9c499208e3634cd0cf271dcfRecommended Episodes: Preaching the Law & Preaching the Gospel - Bob Hiller : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/29/preaching-the-law-amp-preaching-the-gospel-bob-hillar Heralding the Voice of Christ - Glen Scrivener : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/18/heralding-the-voice-of-christ-glen-scrivener The Preacher as Hitman and Midwife - Dr. Scott Keith : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/13/the-preacher-as-hitman-and-midwife-dr-scott-keith Preaching Hope In Darkness - Karen Mason and Scott Gibson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/1/12/preaching-hope-in-darkness-karen-mason-and-scott-gibsonJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Advent series on the characters of Advent. This episode focuses on Mary.

Rich and the Saint Luke's staff recently read the book Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Deserve by Will Guidara. Guidara is  former co-owner of legendary restaurant Eleven Madison Park. This book has sparked conversation amongst our office, and we wanted to share with you some of our most memorable takeaways and thoughts. Rich Webster, Rector, and Kate Clinton, Director of Communications, discuss the book, the church, and more. We hope you enjoy!

A Place Called Poarch - The Churches that Made PoarchFrom Baptist to Pentecostal to Episcopal, The Tribe has always had a strong connection to Christianity. Though the Poarch community was so small when all of these denominations got their start, they were still able to thrive. Their success was due, in part, to each denomination leader's willingness to allow the religion to adapt to the Poarch community's way of life.Today, we hear interviews from the 1970s between Reverend Mace McGhee and Dr. Anthony Paredes. Mace tells about the vibrant history of Christianity within the Poarch community.Time Stamps:[1:35] - We learn a brief history of Reverend Mace McGhee.[4:16] - The first Christian Church was Mars Hills Baptist Church in the 1800s. [10:00] - Baptist Churches came to Bell Creek first.[13:00] - We hear an old interview clip from 1972 where Mace talks about the Baptist Church.[15:00] - There were two Episcopal Churches brought to The Poarch community.[19:00] - Mace tells a story about being raised in the Episcopal Church.[23:45] - In the 1920s, the Holiness Church came to The Tribe when Brother Raymond Coon came.[28:50] - A Company owned land that they allowed the Episcopal Church to use.[32:00] - Mace tells us about some of the past Holiness Church pastors.[35:20] - There were many different denominations of the Holiness Church.[39:00] - The New Home Church has a long history. We hear Mace tell us.[42:23] - In the 1950s, The Poarch Community Church began as a Mennonite Church.[47:30] - Within the Mennonite Community, women were typically required to dress a certain way. But women in the Poarch Community didn't have resources to dress that way.[52:45] - Churches quickly learned they needed to adapt to the Indian way of life.Links:WebsiteFacebookInstagram

“…It is Christmas time, a halting of hate time. On this platform of peace, we can create a language, To translate ourselves to ourselves and to each other.  At this Holy Instant, we celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ Into the great religions of the world. We jubilate the precious advent of trust. We shout with glorious tongues at the coming of hope.  All the earth's tribes loosen their voices, To celebrate the promise of Peace.  We, Angels and Mortal's, Believers and Non-Believers, Look heavenward and speak the word aloud.  Peace. We look at our world and speak the word aloud. Peace. We look at each other, then into ourselves, And we say without shyness or apology or hesitation.Peace, My Brother.Peace, My Sister.Peace, My Soul.”― Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem, Maya Angelou (2005)

In this homily guest preacher, The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr.*, Rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Houston, Texas, states that we should look at the power of the story of Mary in our daily lives. There were several responses Mary could have given when approached by the angel Gabriel. Yet despite her youth, and the possible scandal her pregnancy would create, she said yes, and that decision made all the difference for the salvation of the world. We are called to be like Mary – to follow her lead and say yes. God calls us to open our hearts to Him- he loves us, he wants us, and we are favored in his sight. Email comments to musingsonfaith@gmail.com or leave a voice message at: https://anchor.fm/st-george-episcopal-ch/message. *The Rev. Dr. Russell J. Levenson, Jr. is Rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Houston, Texas, which is the largest Episcopal church in North America. He is an author of several books his most recent being Witness to Dignity: The life and Faith of George H.W. and Barbara Bush. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/st-george-episcopal-ch/message

Herein is a degree of pushing-the-envelope that I hope may speak to you, dear Listener. One was struck recently when someone announced, "Your problem's been solved". "Come again?", I said. He added, "Your problem's been solved on the astral plane." Well, normally, that would not have computed. Or at least one's jaw would have dropped. But I did remember Strange Conflict, and the effect that novel had had on me just a few years ago. You remember Strange Conflict. Dennis Wheatley wrote it during the Blitz and published it at the height of WWII. It concerns a French mystic who confounds the Nazis by ascending, during his sleep, to "the astral plane" of consciousness, where he is able to observe and investigate the 'soul'-lives of the people around him. 'Le Duc de Richleau' is able, on the astral plane, to discover the source of the espionage by which English shipping lanes are being betrayed to Nazi submarines. It is a terrific book. I hadn't realized, though, that I'd sort of become a character in it. When my mystical friend informed me that my problem had been solved on the astral plane, I was both surprised, encouraged, and mystified. It turned out to be true! I found this out in my dreams subsequent to his announcement. You'll see. Listen to the cast and you'll see. I told you I would push the envelope. "No Regrets" (Edith Piaf). Episode 242 of PZ's podcast is dedicated to Paul Walker, who is in the top 5 Episcopal clergy of the 21st Century.

Living Water is on break until January, but today we are sharing a favorite podcast from last year. The story of Mary contains a mystery that can be solved with history, context, and removing layers of tradition not found in the Bible. This podcast will seek to find the “real” Mary.. 

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "A Living Nativity," preached for Calvary, Bastrop, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

On the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Javier reflects on the text from Isaiah 35: “Try as hard as we might to be self-sufficient—to be prepared for every eventuality and circumstance—each and everyone of us is sorely in need of grace and mercy.”

"Even at rest, your heart goes on beating." About today's speaker: The Rev'd Chris Arnold is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Fon Du Lac in NE Wisconsin. He serves as a supply priest, spiritual director, and retreat leader.    Advent for Every Body is a daily podcast exploring how human bodies bear God in our world. Listen every day in Advent in the "Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland" podcast feed, trinitycathpdx.podbean.com.

Mary's faith was BIG. Gabriel told her she was favored. And she had questions, but she chose the crossroads of believing in a BIG God and in her favor. She knew a faithful God and she would sing a song about God's faithfulness.In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Mary's faith, her favor, and what it means in modern times. Listen in for the full conversation. 

David previews the music at the 2022 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King's College, Cambridge. Read more »

You might be interested to know that Samaritans are still a thing, with about 800 mostly living on Mt. Gerizim in Northern Israel. This episode will trace the origins of Samaritans, their religion, and why there is no fight like a family fight.Reflection Question: How is the term "Good Samaritan" provoctive for today.

How can the nearness of God change us?  It's easy to take John the Baptist's words of the need to repent as guilt or obligation, but what John is really pointing to is that when we draw near to God, our lives change in ways we can't even imagine. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Advent, John the Baptist, and how a nearness to God directs our lives in new ways. Listen in for the full conversation. Join us for Imagine Worship on December 6:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/imagine-worship-st-barts-atl-tickets-469176859617

Questions Covered: 03:54 – What’s the Catholic perspective on self-help books? 7:45 – Did the fall of angels happen before or after Adam and Eve? 13:24 – What is a well-formed conscience and how does one form one? 20:08 – How can the NAB be an approved bible if there are some passages, mainly the story of the woman in adultery is included but states that it’s potentially not in the original? 28:50 – How did evil come to be? The bible doesn’t really talk about it but it seems like other religious writings talk about it. 35:48 – Did Jesus tell Peter to build the Church upon the rock before or after the crucifixion? 42:07 – If you’re addicted to a sin and commit it habitually does that make it a mortal sin? 47:06 – How do Catholics balance assenting to authority and knowing when to revolt against spiritual authority? 53:55 – Is it permissible for a Catholic organist to play at an Episcopal church? …

Part 1. Remembering Disability Rights Icon Hale Zukas. Hale Zukas was a member of the Rolling Quads at the University of California, Berkeley, and a founder of the first Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Berkeley. He was active in working for accessible streets and public transit, and in the creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Guest: Judith E. Heumann is an International Disability Rights Advocate. She is the author of Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist. She co-founded the Center for Independent Living in Berkeley California and the World Institute on Disability in Oakland California.   Part 2. The Abolitionist's Journal: Memories of an American Antislavery Family Guest: James D. Richardson is a former senior writer with The Sacramento Bee and a retired Episcopal priest. He is the author of Willie Brown: A Biography. Feature Photo: Center for Independent Living, Inc. “In Loving Memory of Hale Zukas” The post Remembering Hale Zukas: Disability Rights Icon. Then, The Abolitionist's Journal appeared first on KPFA.

"Our bodies are portals to the holy." About today's speaker: The Rev'd Heidi Haverkamp is a writer, spiritual director, and Episcopal priest. In 2019, she won two awards from the Church Associated Press for her article “How I learned to love the doctrine of total depravity” in The Christian Century. Her newest book is a year-long personal study and prayer resource based on the Sunday lectionary, the second in a series of three: Everyday Connections: Reflections and Practices for Year A. She is also author of two previous books: Advent in Narnia and Holy Solitude: Lenten Reflections with Saints, Hermits, Prophets, and Rebels. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband. Advent for Every Body is a daily podcast exploring how human bodies bear God in our world. Listen every day in Advent right here in the "Sermons from Trinity Cathedral Portland" podcast feed.

In our Gospels we see Jesus encountering mostly invisible people, the poor and vulnerable. But in John Chapter 3, we meet a rich guy who wants to meet Jesus, and learn something about the power of starting over. Jesus calls this "Born Again" and we will see this idea baked into our Bibles from page one.Reflection Question:What do authentic apologies look like?

Ian Morgan Cron: The Road Back to You Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, speaker, trained psychotherapist, songwriter, and Episcopal priest, but he may be best known for popularizing the Enneagram. The Enneagram is a personality typing system identifying nine types of people and how they relate to one another and the world. His popular Enneagram book, The Road Back to You* gave fresh language and interest in this assessment. Ian enjoys sharing about the Enneagram with audiences of all sizes because of its power for igniting personal growth, and how it can enrich our personal and professional lives. His newest book The Story of You* helps people go a step further, using Enneagram wisdom to uncover and rewrite our own false narratives so we can live life more fully. In this conversation, Ian and I look at the core aspects of the Enneagram model and how it can help us understand ourselves better so we can also support others more effectively. We highlight the nine Enneagram types and their key traits and distinctions. Then, we discuss how the first steps leaders might take in order to start raising their own self-awareness. Key Points Too often we believe that how we see the world is “normal” instead of recognizing that there are many normal ways to see the world. Personality is like the rooms of our home. We have a favorite room but we still use all the other rooms when its appropriate. The 9 Enneagram Types The Perfectionist - Ethical, dedicated and reliable, they are motivated by a desire to live the right way, improve the world, and avoid fault and blame. The Helper - Warm, caring and giving, they are motivated by a need to be loved and needed, and to avoid acknowledging their own needs. The Performer (or Achiever) - Success-oriented, image-conscious and wired for productivity, they are motivated by a need to be (or appear to be) successful and to avoid failure. The Romantic (or Individualist) - Creative, sensitive and moody, they are motivated by a need to be understood, experience their oversized feelings and avoid being ordinary. The Investigator - Analytical, detached and private, they are motivated by a need to gain knowledge, conserve energy and avoid relying on others. The Loyalist - Committed, practical and witty, they are worst-case-scenario thinkers who are motivated by fear and the need for security. The Enthusiast - Fun, spontaneous and adventurous, they are motivated by a need to be happy, to plan stimulating experiences and to avoid pain. The Challenger - Commanding, intense and confrontational, they are motivated by a need to be strong and avoid feeling weak or vulnerable. The Peacemaker - Pleasant, laid back and accommodating, they are motivated by a need to keep the peace, merge with others and avoid conflict. Resources Mentioned The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery* by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile The Story of You: An Enneagram Journey to Becoming Your True Self* by Ian Morgan Cron Take the Integrative Enneagram iEQ9 Typology Institute Enneagram courses Related Episodes Enhance Your Self-Awareness, with Daniel Goleman (episode 353) The Way to Be More Self-Aware, with Tasha Eurich (episode 442) Discover Who You Are, with Hortense le Gentil (episode 459) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

King Herod remains an object lesson in both genius and insanity. This episode will seek to connect the dots between his story and a much older tale, reminding us that a life of faith is different than one ruled by appetites alone.Question:Which appetites, left unchecked, will destroy us. 

Friends, today we share Lesson 1 from our new Word on Fire Institute course titled “Evangelizing Protestants.” The course is taught by Andrew Petiprin, the Venerable Fulton J. Sheen Fellow of Popular Culture at the Word on Fire Institute, also a former Episcopal priest who converted to Catholicism. Andrew takes you inside several important texts that express how the Church thinks about Protestants and explain how they belong with us in the Catholic Church. You'll look at works by St. John Henry Newman, Pope Pius IX, the Second Vatican Council, and Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. In this first lesson of the course, Andrew shares a little about his personal journey and encourages Catholics to support any Protestant friends or family members who may be discerning coming into full communion with the Catholic Church. He also draws on the particular experience of St. John Henry Newman. Andrew sees Newman as a role model for all our Protestant brothers and sisters who are considering making this step. To watch the other lessons in this course, sign up for the Word on Fire Institute today! Links Word on Fire Institute