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In this episode, I sit down with acclaimed writer and poet Kathleen Norris to talk about her deeply personal new book, Rebecca Sue. The book tells the story of her sister Becky - born with brain damage at birth - whose life was marked by both difficulty and transformation, humor and resilience. Kathleen shares what it was like to grow up alongside Becky, how storytelling became a way of honoring her full humanity, and why persistence was necessary to bring this book into the world. Along the way, she reflects on grief, community, the role of faith, and the ways we learn to see people not through labels or limitations, but in the fullness of who they are. This is a conversation about love, loss, and the surprising grace that emerges when we pay attention to every story - even the ones we're tempted to overlook.Kathleen Norris is the award-winning poet, writer, and author of the New York Times bestselling books The Cloister Walk, Acedia & Me: A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer's Life, Dakota: A Spiritual Geography, Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, The Virgin of Bennington, and several volumes of poetry. Exploring the spiritual life, her work is at once intimate and historical, rich in poetry and meditations, brimming with exasperation and reverence, deeply grounded in both nature and spirit, sometimes funny, and often provocative.Widowed in 2003, Kathleen Norris now divides her time between South Dakota and Honolulu, Hawaii, where she is a member of an Episcopal church. She travels to the mainland regularly to speak to students, medical professionals, social workers, and chaplains at colleges and universities, as well as churches and teaching hospitals. For many years she was the poetry editor of Spirituality & Health magazine. She serves as an editorial advisor for the monthly Give Us This Day from Liturgical Press, and writes for a weekly e-newsletter, Soul Telegram: Movies & Meaning with her friend Irish storyteller Gareth Higgins.Kathleen's Book:Rebecca SueSubscribe 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 The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Send us a textWhat does it really mean to be a sinner? When stripped to its Greek roots, sin simply means "missing the mark." In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about sin and what Jesus' approach. The religious elite's biggest complaint against Jesus? That he dined with and welcomed those who missed the mark. "Now that's my kind of God," Bishop Wright reflects. This divine comfort with imperfect people creates a powerful invitation for all of us to bring our whole selves to faith.Read For Faith, the companion devotional.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

Top headlines for Friday, September 12, 2025In this episode, the FBI's latest efforts in the high-profile murder case of Charlie Kirk as they release images of a person of interest and announce a substantial reward for tips leading to an arrest. We then explore the tragic events at Evergreen High School and the police's revelation about shooter Desmond Holly's radicalization. Plus, a new Department of Justice report makes waves with its allegations of a systematic pattern of discrimination against Christians.00:11 House floor erupts after Boebert calls for prayer for Kirk01:03 FBI releases photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk murder01:49 MSNBC's Matthew Dowd fired for Charlie Kirk comments02:43 Dead Evergreen High School shooter was ‘radicalized03:35 5 key findings from the DOJ report on anti-Christian bias04:24 La Luz del Mundo leader abused generations of church members: DOJ05:22 Episcopal cathedral employee arrested for soliciting a minorSubscribe 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 NewsHouse floor erupts after Boebert calls for prayer for Kirk | PoliticsFBI releases photos of person of interest in Charlie Kirk murder | U.S.MSNBC's Matthew Dowd fired for Charlie Kirk comments | PoliticsDead Evergreen High School shooter was ‘radicalized | U.S.5 key findings from the DOJ report on anti-Christian bias | PoliticsLa Luz del Mundo leader abused generations of church members: DOJ | U.S.Episcopal cathedral employee arrested for soliciting a minor | U.S.

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Maggie Schaumleffel, Director of Ministries at Barth House Episcopal Center, who highlights the center's history, mission and efforts. Located near the University of Memphis, Barth House Episcopal Center serves college students and the broader community, focusing on faith, arts, hospitality, and community building. The center aims to help young adults explore their identity and faith while encouraging all members to continually examine their role in the world as Christians.Barth House Episcopal Center offers a wide variety of programming that invites campus communities and West Tennessee residents to discover the meaning of their faith and experiences. Barth House Episcopal Center serves as a multifaceted community space, offering various events and activities centered around faith, arts, and hospitality. The space hosts speakers, writers, film series, musical performances, and art shows, with a particular emphasis on supporting young adults in expressing their creativity. Maggie explains that the center provides a welcoming environment for discovery and reflection, stocked with food and open to anyone seeking a space to find comfort, respite, and community. Community groups also meet at Barth House Episcopal Center.During the interview, Maggie also discusses the welcoming nature of the Episcopal Church and Barth House Episcopal Center, emphasizing their openness to diverse perspectives and willingness to engage in curious, questioning conversations. She highlights the value of admitting uncertainty and not having all the answers, which she finds particularly appealing to young adults. She expresses how working with young people has given her hope for the future and continuously challenges her perspectives, keeping her engaged and learning.Maggie invites the community to participate in various activities at their location, including their Holy Eucharist and Healing Service held most Wednesdays at noon, followed by free lunch, and their community meetings and events. She encourages people to visit the space at 409 Patterson Street and consider using it for their own group meetings or book clubs. She provides contact information, including the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee website (edwtn.org), email (barthhouse@episwtn.org), and phone number (901-482-6760) for those interested in connecting or learning more about their offerings.Visit https://edwtn.org/ministries/college/ to learn more about Barth House Episcopal Center.

Welcome to Saint Mary's Episcopal church. this video is a hearing from our 13th Sunday after Pentecost service as well as our sermon from Rev. Israel Portilla-Gomez on September 7th, 2025. Saint Mary's Episcopal Church is delighted to have you listening may God bless you!

Using Paul's letter to Philemon, we explore what it means to be made in the image of God...even when we forget it.Using the story of Onesimus, a runaway slave transformed by the gospel, we see how God never gives up on us, no matter where we've been or what we've done. This is grace. This is the gospel. You are not forgotten. You are not lost. You are loved.Come home.

Send us a textTrue freedom emerges not from the world's prescription of unbridled self-indulgence, but through faithful obedience."Truth in advertising" is how Bishop Wright describes Jesus' approach to discipleship. Unlike our romantic relationships, where we rarely calculate what love will cost us before diving in, Jesus takes a refreshingly honest approach. He stands at the threshold and asks us to pause, reflect, and genuinely count the cost before committing to follow him.In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation that explores this radical invitation found in Luke 14, where Jesus uses hyperbolic language about "hating" family members not as a literal command, but to emphasize a hierarchy of commitments. When we prioritize pleasing others above following God's path, we become trapped in what Bishop Wright calls "the quicksand of people-pleasing," which ultimately diminishes our capacity for authentic discipleship. 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 this next special episode of Free Speech Forward in celebration of the Declaration of Independence, Chris and Joia speak with Episcopal chaplain Dan Isadore. He reveals why the loneliness epidemic plaguing America's youth isn't solved by offering more "belonging"—but instead by restoring individual agency and the sacred value of each person. Drawing from his transformative friendship with mathematician James Miller Peck, Isadore exposes how stolen attention through technology and group identity politics prevents young people from developing authentic selfhood. As a university chaplain fighting for the next generation, he shares his radical grassroots approach of creating "visibility" moments where youth feel truly seen and heard—sparking them awake to their own creative power. Discover why he believes misinformation fears stem from top-down authority assumptions, how free speech directly flows from respecting individual sacredness, and his simple-yet-effective grassroots mentoring method that prioritizes going to people rather than expecting them to come to your institution. This episode connects the Declaration of Independence's timeless principles to today's mental health crisis, offering hope for anyone who cares to help young people rediscover their voice and freedom in an increasingly conformist world. This episode is also co-sponsored by the Free Society Coalition: https://www.freesocietycoalition.org/

Top headlines for Wednesday, September 3, 2025In this episode, we explore how the federal government is backing a pro-life ministry in New Jersey, setting the stage for a significant Supreme Court showdown this fall. Meanwhile, in Texas, a contentious bill requiring individuals to use bathrooms aligning with their sex has sparked debate, with the Bible taking a central role in discussions. Lastly, we discuss the concept of deconstruction with rapper Lecrae, who sees it not as a negative process, but as a transformative journey towards a healthier spiritual life. 00:11 Trump DOJ backs Christian ministry headed to Supreme Court01:16 Grace Community Church sued by ex-employees, fined by state02:08 Interim president of embattled Episcopal university resigns03:11 Jen Hatmaker reveals she's left the church and may never go back04:09 Texas House passes bathroom bill after Scripture-infused debate05:01 Open letter to CNN editor on 'conversion therapy'06:02 Lecrae on his reconstruction, healing and boldest album yetSubscribe 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 NewsTrump DOJ backs Christian ministry headed to Supreme Court | PoliticsGrace Community Church sued by ex-employees, fined by state | U.S.Interim president of embattled Episcopal university resigns | EducationJen Hatmaker reveals she's left the church and may never go back | U.S.Texas House passes bathroom bill after Scripture-infused debate | PoliticsOpen letter to CNN editor on 'conversion therapy'Lecrae on his reconstruction, healing and boldest album yet | Entertainment

Just how liberal do you have to be to be thrown out of the very permissive Episcopal Church in the United States? That's what's happened to one minister, whose name is Hunt Priest. He's been defrocked for dabbling in psychedelic drugs. The church says he crossed the line by advocating the illegal use of drugs. KATHRYN POST of the Religion News Service has been following the story.GUEST:Kathryn Post is a journalist from the Religious News Service who wrote a piece on Hunt Priest

As Israel intensifies its operations in the Gaza Strip, two of the most significant Christian leaders have declared their priests and nuns will not leave their congregations in Gaza City. The Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox patriarchs of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzabella and Theophilos III, have described the forced relocation of the city's residents as akin to a “death sentence”. Professor BENJAMIN ISAKHAN of Deakin University researches the plight of religious minorities in the region.Just how liberal do you have to be to be thrown out of the very permissive Episcopal Church in the United States? That's what's happened to one minister, whose name is Hunt Priest. He's been defrocked for dabbling in psychedelic drugs. The church says he crossed the line by advocating the illegal use of drugs. KATHRYN POST of the Religion News Service has been following the story.For many, stargazing means swooning over the latest song, tweet, or Instagram post from Taylor Swift. But for Jesuit brother GUY CONSOLMAGNO, it's – almost – a search for the heavens. He's about to finish a ten-year term as director of the Vatican Observatory. Br Guy, who has science degrees from Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is the Pope's astronomer. GUESTS:Benjamin Isakhan is Australian Research Council Future Fellow in the Alfred Deakin Institute and Professor of International Politics in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Deakin UniversityKathryn Post is a journalist from the Religious News Service who wrote a piece on Hunt PriestBrother Guy Consolmagno is an American research astronomer, physicist, religious brother, director of the Vatican Observatory

It's time for Anglican history class-- average version! Today's episode is an overview of some notable figures in Episcopal history that we think you should know. Our eccentric list includes Episcopalians with historical significance, who contributed to our theology, who spoke up for important issues, famous people, and even fictional people! We cover topics like the infamous “three-legged stool”, the role of authority in religion, what historical events motivated the creation of the first BCP, and why we think Gandalf is Episcopalian. Can't get enough of the Average Episcopalian? Visit our webiste: theaverageepiscopalian.com 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

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Setting the Table" held at Holy Innocents Episcopal Church, Madisonville, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

Welcome to Saint Mary's Episcopal church. this video is a hearing from our 12th Sunday after Pentecost service as well as our sermon from Rev. Ross McKay on August 31st, 2025. Saint Mary's Episcopal Church is delighted to have you watching thank you and God bless!

The Rev. Sarah Phelps preaches on the twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.

This week Frank and Dan take a long, hard look at the legacy of James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family and one of the most influential figures of the Religious Right. He spent decades pushing child abuse as “discipline,” spreading anti-LGBTQ hate, and shaping the culture wars that still drag us down today. With his passing, we're not exactly breaking out the hymns… We also dive into: Mormon women going wild over new, shoulder-baring garments An Episcopal priest who turned psychedelics into his new ministry A Catholic money man trying to steer investments away from LGBTQ rights and Planned Parenthood Bible verse sneakers making their way into the Museum of the Bible Mormon leaders panicking as church members turn to AI to write their sacrament talks

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This summer, I found myself slowing down—getting quieter on the trails, more present among the trees, and stepping away from my usual morning routine of “to-do” lists, three coffees, and hustling to get people into my coaching programs. I got quiet. I sat with the parts of myself that feel uncomfortable and need external validation to feel worthy.  I kept hearing the Zen Buddhist phrase: “chop wood, carry water". The wisdom is simple: do everyday tasks with mindfulness and presence.For me, that meant canceling my coaching program that was supposed to start in August. It meant releasing the constant striving for speaking opportunities, letting go of outreach for podcast guests, and returning to my roots—deep, one-on-one conversations where space is dedicated to what truly matters. It meant going back to being a therapist.For years, Sister Monica Clare heard a quiet call toward a quiet religious life. She first explored Hollywood, marriage, and conventional success before discovering that her heart was truly drawn to sisterhood.Even if you're not religious or spiritual, this conversation will likely resonate with you. Sister Monica Clare's story is about learning to "gravitate towards joy versus chaos" and having the courage to follow your authentic calling—no matter how unconventional it may seem, and no matter what you have to release to honor it.Her journey began in a Southern town marked by poverty, abuse, and violence, including witnessing her grandfather attempt to stab her father. Her mother's encouragement to pursue a different life set her on a path through college in New York City, a career in Hollywood, marriage, heartbreak, and even performing in comedy clubs.Through it all, she never abandoned the power of prayer—even when the call to religious life felt “complicated and baffling, completely out of step with her fame-adjacent life in Los Angeles”. She tried everything to silence it: therapy sessions, ignoring it, secrecy, and even asking friends and mentors, “What do you think about me being a nun?”Sister Monica Clare's story becomes a compass for anyone struggling to find their truth. Authentic calling rarely makes logical sense—but it always leads to deeper fulfillment.Today, at 59, she has found her unique path to serve: Launched @NunsenseForthePeople on TikTok in 2020Wrote the bestselling memoir A Change of HabitUses social media to raise awareness about progressive religious orders like the Community of St. John BaptistOffers spiritual counseling specializing in religious trauma, mental illness, and addictionSister Monica Clare is the Mother Superior at the Community of St. John Baptist, an Episcopal convent in New Jersey. Before taking her vows in 2012, she worked as a photo editor in L.A. and performed in an acoustic rock duo and improv comedy troupe.In our conversation, she shares how prayer became her sanctuary throughout Hollywood rejections and personal heartbreaks. She reveals the guiding messages she received from God during life's challenges—like when she discovered her husband was cheating and heard, “Get up and get your house in order.” She opens up about overcoming the fear that people wouldn't want her around and finding peace as a socially awkward introvert in a tight-knit community.This episode is an invitation to listen to your own quiet callings and consider what authentic joy could look like in your life—and what you might need to release in order to honor it.

Today I'm super excited to present to you another episode from the Archives From this trove of 1/2 inch reel to reel tapes that we recently found mouldering in a storage facility near the Monterey Airport - a 1966 dialogue between Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy and philosopher Alan Watts and today is PART TWO— notable for being one of the only instances I've encountered of Michael Murphy conducting an interview himself. But hey, when it's Alan Watts, all bets are off. So, first, who is Alan Watts? He's born in England, but moved to the United States in 1938 to pursue Zen training in New York. Then he attended a Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, got a master's degree in theology. became an Episcopal priest in 1945, left the ministry in 1950 and then he moved to California, where he joined the faculty of the American Academy of Asian Studies. It was during the 1950s that he met Dick Price and Michael Murphy - both of whom were kicking around the Bay Area after their stints at Stanford, trying to figure out what the heck they were doing with their lives. It's widely known that Watts represents this pivotal figure in the transmission of Eastern philosophical traditions to Western intellectual discourse. By the time this conversation rolls around in 66, he had long since established himself as a rather famous interpreter of Zen Buddhism, Taoism, and Hindu metaphysics for American audiences. He'd had a rise to prominence in the 1950s which coincided with a broader cultural receptivity to Eastern philosophical frameworks. The Beats, early hippies, young people, intellectuals - they were all fascinated by Zen and the I Ching and Buddhism. At Esalen, where Alan Watts taught from the very first days in 1962 up until his death in 1973, he really found an ideal context for exploring the synthesis between Eastern contemplative traditions and this Western psychological inquiry which was coming to the forefront. And then the temporal context for this interview bears mentioning, too. This conversation occurs at a moment of considerable social upheaval: we've got an escalation of American involvement in Vietnam, and a pushback at home, we've got the emergence of several countercultural movements, including the civil rights movement and a rather new hippie/ pyschedelic culture. There's a widespread questioning of established institutional authority. So it's within this milieu that Watts and Murphy examine fundamental questions about human consciousness and the peculiarities of American cultural expression. And of course all delivered in that million dollar voice by Alan Watts. I mean, He could read a Denny's menu and make it sound profound. To me, this is a treasure of a conversation - even though it's historically situated, it addresses still-relevant questions about consciousness, about cultural development, and about humanity's place within larger systems. It also provides a lot of insight into the intellectual atmosphere that characterized Esalen's early years, when the boundaries between disciplines were very permeable and fundamental questions about human nature were approached with both rigor and imagination. Here's Alan Watts, interviewed by Michael Murphy, at Esalen Institute in 1966.

The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista preaches on the eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, his final service as Senior Associate Rector at St. Paul’s.

Send us a textWhat happens when our religious rules collide with human suffering? In Luke 13, Jesus heals a woman on the Sabbath despite religious opposition. Jesus' act models the need to push beyond the status quo. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation that invites us to examine how our own spiritual boundaries might be limiting our capacity for compassion. "Why don't God's children have housing? Why isn't there equal access to medicine? Why don't God's children have a living wage in a wealthy country?" Bishop Wright's own questions challenge us to move beyond vertical adoration of God toward horizontal service to others. In a world overwhelmed by division and breaking news alerts, he offers a remedy: remembering who we are and whose we are. Listen in for the full conversation.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

In this interview, I'm joined by Fr. Ben Crosby, an Episcopal priest and Ph.D. student at McGill university, to discuss the 39 articles, Anglican theology, and how to restore the Episcopal Church to its theological roots. Along the way, Fr. Ben shares the fascinating story of how liberals and conservatives have both opposed the 39 articles, whether "via media" is a good way to describe Anglicanism, and why being more Protestant makes Anglicans more Anglican. It's a fascinating discussion, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I didhttps://substack.com/@bencrosbyBooks mentioned: IVP 1662 Book of Common Prayer: https://amzn.to/3UqkZO9Companion to the Book of Common Prayer: https://amzn.to/41zbWybAnglican Book of Homilies: https://amzn.to/412dMriWant to support the channel? Here's how!Give monthly:   / gospelsimplicity    Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicityBook a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity...Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com/Support the show

In this episode of our hit podcast, Father Shawn sits down with staff members Deacon Scott and Kirsten to share their personal journeys as LGBTQ+ Christians. As the church prepares to participate in Austin's Pride parade, they discuss what it means to create authentic, inclusive community while navigating questions of faith and sexuality. Scott shares his experience growing up in welcoming Episcopal churches, while Kirsten reflects on her journey through more conservative evangelical spaces. The conversation explores the church's own evolution toward full inclusion, what biblical love looks like in practice, and how pride represents dignity and joy rather than agenda-pushing. This honest, vulnerable discussion offers insight into how one church community has wrestled with creating space where all people can bring their full selves to faith. Video version at https://youtu.be/HB8_hnxqUK0

União Europeia começa a preparar terreno para organizar cimeira entre Zelensky e Putin. Em entrevista à DW, analista espera que o ANAMOLA possa mexer com o Executivo moçambicano. O Secretário geral da "Comissão Episcopal de Justiça, Paz e Integridade da Criação" afirma que o dinheiro reservado para o jogo Angola vs. Argentina deveria ser usado para resolver problemas urgentes na sociedade.

Quando fez 40 anos, no dia 15 de janeiro de 2023, André Ventura publicou nas redes sociais uma fotografia a rezar numa igreja e a agradecer “o privilégio que Deus lhe concedeu de poder lutar pelo país”. No segundo episódio deste podcast, contamos como o adolescente de 14 anos, não batizado e sem referências católicas, teve o seu encontro tardio, mas fundamentalista com a Igreja e a fé. "Normalmente, os que se convertem mais tarde têm uma ânsia pelo radicalismo", diz quem conheceu André Ventura nos seus anos de seminarista. Hoje, os que o lembram não reconhecem o "personagem" em que se tornou. O líder de uma comissão da Conferência Episcopal diz ser "grave" o uso de símbolos religiosos na política. O líder do Chega explica como a conversão lhe mudou a vida: "Se não tivesse sido Deus e a religião, eu seria um taxista no Algueirão".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fr. Scott Wooten grew up firmly Anglican, but attended Catholic school. As he continued toward ordination as an Episcopal priest, he persisted in the belief that the Anglican, Orthodox, and Roman churches were all legitimate branches of the true Catholic Church, so he didn't feel that there was ever any need for him to become a “Roman” Catholic; he considered his form of Anglicanism to be legitimately “Catholic." Eventually moral questions in the Episcopal church forced him to decide whether to stay Episcopalian or join the Anglican Church of North America. Pondering this question about the ultimate character of Christian authority, Fr. Wooten finally felt fully convicted to become Catholic, being received and eventually ordained a Catholic priest through the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter.

In this session, we talk about how we Episcopalians engage the Bible.

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "The Fire Within" held at Northside Episcopal Church, Houston, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

The Rev. Candy Snively preaches on the tenth Sunday after Pentecost.

Welcome to Saint Mary's Episcopal church. this video is a hearing from our 10th Sunday after Pentecost service on August 17th, 2025. Saint Mary's Episcopal Church is delighted to have you Listening thank you

Send us a text"When we say that we believe, we are saying that we are in the response position." In our latest series, Bishop Wright invites us to consider the profound implications of the declaration "We Believe" that unites Christians across time, denomination, and geography. Over the next weeks, we In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about what it truly means to believe. Far more than intellectual agreement, belief positions us in relationship to a God who exists whether we acknowledge it or not. When we stand and recite ancient creeds, we join a timeless community of faith—standing "spiritually shoulder to shoulder with generations who have gone before and generations yet to come." This connection reminds us that faith is both deeply personal and inherently communal. 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.

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Do Not Be Afraid" held at San Alban Episcopal Church, Houston, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

Top headlines for Thursday, August 14, 2025In this episode, a shocking case where a Texas megachurch pastor and his family were defrauded of over $18,000 by scammers posing as Wells Fargo employees, highlighting the dangers of sophisticated financial scams. Next, we discuss a noteworthy appeal from a coalition of 80 faith leaders in Ohio, urging the nation's largest supermarket chain to reconsider its stance on LGBT support. Lastly, we confront the harrowing reality of child maltreatment in the United States, as Naomi Schaefer Riley uncovers the tragic statistic of over 2,000 young lives lost each year, primarily under the age of three. 00:11 Texas megachurch pastor alleges scammers stole $18K01:03 Okla. governor champions new law barring men from women's prisons01:59 Ohio pastors call on Kroger to end 'radical LGBT policies'02:54 Marine spiked woman's drink with abortion drugs: lawsuit03:53 Expert warns foster care crisis puts young children in danger05:04 Lawmakers warn Texas school district over anti-Israel curriculum06:10 Episcopal diocese helps provide over 100K meals for GazaSubscribe 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 NewsTexas megachurch pastor alleges scammers stole $18K | Church & MinistriesOkla. governor champions new law barring men from women's prisons | PoliticsOhio pastors call on Kroger to end 'radical LGBT policies' | BusinessMarine spiked woman's drink with abortion drugs: lawsuit | U.S.Expert warns foster care crisis puts young children in danger | PodcastLawmakers warn Texas school district over anti-Israel curriculum | EducationEpiscopal diocese helps provide over 100K meals for Gaza | Church & Ministries

What does it take to start a brand-new church in one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.? In this episode, Loren Richmond Jr. talks with Drew Crowson, an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Dallas planting a church in Celina, Texas—a city where 800 new residents arrive every month and there's never been an Episcopal congregation. Drew shares his journey from growing up Baptist in East Texas, to ministry roles in Germany, the Middle East, and Alabama, to finding a spiritual home in the Anglican tradition. He explains why he believes the parish model is the future of the church, how a preschool can be a vital ministry and funding source, and the discipline it takes to keep showing up—even when no one else does. Whether you're in church leadership, thinking about starting something new, or just curious about what it takes to plant a church in today's cultural climate, this conversation is both honest and inspiring. They discuss: Why liturgy and the Book of Common Prayer resonate with non-liturgical Christians How to plant a church in a mainline denomination with little recent church-planting history Balancing entrepreneurial hustle with slow, patient spiritual formation The importance of pastoral boundaries for family health Building a prayer team and cultivating resilience in ministry   Drew Crowson is a church planter in the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas. Before stepping into church planting, he served in young adult and youth ministry in diverse contexts—from Dallas to Düsseldorf, Germany, an oil compound in the Middle East, and Auburn, Alabama. Deeply shaped by the early 2000s emergent church movement, his journey ultimately led him deeper into Jesus and into the Anglican tradition. Drew is married to an incredible woman, and together they are raising three young children who daily remind them of their ongoing need for grace.   Mentioned Resources:

The Coalition has hired a Chaplain! Debbie Royals is piloting this new position, to feel out the possibilities of providing decolonizing worship and spiritual care to our growing movement. In this episode, we talk about what colonized/colonizing worship is and, thus, what constitutes decolonized/decolonizing worship. This is a work in progress, as we together seek to realign ourselves with the Creator and Creation through worship. Debbie is Pascua Yaqui from Tucson, AZ, a sister, mother to two wonderful young men and grandmother to four. She is an Episcopal priest, author, retreat leader and educator. Debbie earned a diploma in Nursing, a B.A. in Native American Spirituality and Theology from Prescott College, an M.Div. from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific and a M.A. in Religion and Society from the Graduate Theological Union. She serves as the Canon for Native American Ministry in the Diocese of Arizona and is developing a“new church community called Four Winds serving Indigenous people. Debbie led the Indigenous Theological Training Institute for 10 years and published several journals with Indigenous theologians. She has published in books on prayer and daily meditations. Debbie has navigated the divide by forming a bridge as a Native American spiritual leader and Episcopal priest. Her passion for restorative justice and binding community is evident in every aspect of her life. Watch video recordings of this and other episodes from Season 4 of the Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Podcast on our YouTube Channel. Show Notes: Decolonizing Worship happens the last Friday of every month at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET. You can sign up through this calendar link by clicking on the event. Sarah and Sheri's book: So That We and Our Children May Live: Following Jesus in Confronting the Climate Crisis Sarah and Sheri's Substack: So That We and Our Children May Live You can follow the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery on Instagram (@coalitiontodismantle) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/dismantlediscovery).

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The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista preaches on the ninth Sunday after Pentecost.

Send us a textHow do we respond when the winds of division, uncertainty and despair threaten to blow us off our center? We go deep into what we believe! This episode introduces the new series "We Believe!". Bishop Wright chose this series title because belief defines us, consoles us and guides us no matter the seasons of life. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation that shifts the understanding of belief itself - moving beyond intellectual agreement to embrace trust as the foundation of faith. "When we say we believe," Bishop Wright explains, "that word is actually better rendered 'trust.' We are the people who say we trust God." This distinction transforms how we approach our spiritual journey, especially in times of division and anxiety. 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.

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "Look Up to Heaven" held at St. Cuthbert Episcopal Church, Houston, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

Listen to Bishop Doyle's sermon, "We Carry the Light" held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Houston, TX. More at www.texasbishop.com

Cozy up with your coffee for a conversation about confirmation, questioning, listening, and more with the women who sponsored us for our own confirmation! Susan Mailey (Kate's confirmation sponsor) and Janet Daniels (Annie's confirmation sponsor) are dear friends, sage mentors, and fellow Episcopalians with abundant wisdom to share. We had so much fun discussing the sacrament of confirmation and what it means for us travelers on the road of faith. We also reflect on why it's worthwhile to commit to community, the role of doubt in our journeys, and the profound power of a listening ear. 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

This week, we're re-releasing an earlier episode featuring Sarah's conversation with Episcopal priest, playwright, and former economist Steven Tomlinson. He tells Sarah about his personal journey through grief and healing after the sudden loss of his partner, David. Tomlinson reflects on how community, faith, and the process of writing his play Curb Appeal helped him navigate the complexities of loss. They also discuss the raw realities of losing a partner, and how his understanding of death and resurrection has shifted. Tomlinson's story offers deep insights into finding peace amidst uncertainty.

Welcome back to A History of Christian Theology! This week, Chad sits down with Rev. Dr. Ephraim Radner to discuss his latest book, "Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty" (Baker Academic). Chad recently used the book in a Sunday school class on Christianity and politics. Dr. Radner is Professor Emeritus of Historical Theology at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto. He has served in ordained roles within both the Episcopal and Anglican Churches, taught and preached across the U.S., and ministered around the world. We're grateful to Baker Academic for sending us a copy of the book — and to Dr. Radner for taking the time to join us for this conversation. We hope you enjoy! Buy "Mortal Goods: Reimagining Christian Political Duty" Subscribe to our Patreon X: @theologyxian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology

Listen to the sermon from the Rev. Hartwell Hylton on August 3, 2025, the Eighth Sunday of Pentecost, part of our Summer Sermons Series on "The Prophets: Messengers of Justice and Hope." For more sermons and information on Saint Luke's, a welcoming Episcopal parish in Darien, CT, visit www.saintlukesdarien.org.

Send us a textThe concept of dignity—the unwavering worth within each human being—lies at the heart of our religious traditions, political systems, and human interactions. But what does it mean to respect someone's dignity, especially when society has trained us to look away?In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Dr. Beth Sarah Wright, author of "DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community", centered on James 3:18. They discuss human dignity and how genuine community emerges when we honor each person's inherent value. "Dignity isn't a moral imperative, nor is it a political imperative—it really is a human imperative," Dr. Wright explains. She unpacks how respect etymologically means "to look again," challenging us to see beyond our initial judgments to recognize the full humanity in others. Listen in for the full conversation.Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright is an Atlanta-based author, dynamic speaker, and strategic thought partner who inspires and drives transformation in communities, institutions, and individual lives—all while centering human dignity.As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Thrive With Dignity, LLC, Dr. Wright partners with organizations to build authentic, thriving communities. She works with a wide range of institutions—schools and universities, corporations, nonprofits, and faith communities—using her signature DIGNITY Lens©. This powerful framework, grounded in seven strategic pillars, helps organizations interrogate their practices, align with their core values, and embed human dignity into the very structures that shape daily life. More than a framework, the DIGNITY Lens© is both a leadership tool and an integrity compass—empowering communities to increase capacity, make meaningful progress, and change outcomes in sustainable ways.She is the author of seven influential books, covering topics from organizational integrity and adaptive leadership to depression, healing, and spiritual growth. Her book DIGNITY: Seven Strategies for Creating Authentic Community (2020), selected as the 2023 featured book of the year by the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), along with its companion The DIGNITY Lens Workbook, offers a practical and transformative approach to leadership, strategic decision-making, and creative problem-solving. These resources have been used across sectors to conduct integrity audits and enhance alignment with mission and purpose.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

Incursions of Christian nationalism at the federal and state level are increasing, and we are fighting back. We report a quick legal victory removing a Ten Commandments monument from an Illinois county courthouse. Then, we remember the lives of two precious freethinkers who died this month: long-time FFRF member Dick Hewetson, an Episcopal priest turned gay/atheist activist, who died at age 95; and satirical songwriter Tom Lehrer ("Vatican Rag"), who died at age 97.

The Most Rev. Sean Rowe is the Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, and in a time of fear in the US and abroad, not to mention religious decline, it's got to be a big job to have. So we were delighted that he agreed to come and chat with us about his vision for the church (very hopeful!), his recent op-eds and the Episcopal church emerging as an engine of resistance (very overdue), and what he has to offer for our dedicated And Also With You listeners. MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST:The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he serves as the church's chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission.  He was ordained bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 after serving as rector of St. John's in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for seven years. From 2014 to 2018, he served as bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, and from 2019 to 2024, he led a partnership between the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York. Rowe holds a bachelor's degree in history from Grove City College, a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Gannon University. He has served as a leader of many civic and churchwide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops. He's also a husband and father to a twelve year old daughter. This is his most recent Op Ed, which we reference in the episode: https://episcopalnewsservice.org/2025/07/03/presiding-bishop-once-the-church-of-presidents-the-episcopal-church-must-now-be-an-engine-of-resistance/+++Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcastThere's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons!OUR HOTLINE - call in your questions! - 262.229.9763+++Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.comOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/++++MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/++++More about Father Lizzie:BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/RevLizzie.comhttps://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzieJubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++More about Mother Laura:https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peachesSt. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA++++Theme music:"On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue).New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST! 

In this episode, Tim speaks with Episcopal priest and author Kira Austin-Young, about the moral, theological, and pastoral dimensions of abortion. Together, they reflect on the silence in progressive churches, the complexity of personhood, biblical texts often used in the debate, and how Christians might begin to hold space for compassion and moral complexity in conversations around reproductive freedom. It's a thoughtful, grounded, and emotionally honest conversation that resists easy answers. After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim and Joy reflect on how silence and inherited assumptions shaped their early views on abortion. They explore how personal experience, grief, and discernment invite a more compassionate and complex conversation—and ask what it means for faith to hold space for all of that. Interview starts at 16m 40s Books, quotes, links → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Therapeutic Reflections, and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug! If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here. Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group. And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

Send us a textWhen Jesus' disciples asked, "Lord, teach us to pray," they recognized how Jesus connected with the Divine. The prayer the disciples asked for wasn't about polished words. It was about relationship. In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir about prayer and its power to transform our spiritual lives. Salmoon shares the story of how his mother instilled prayer as a non-negotiable daily practice in their family life. The conversation reveals how early formation in prayer creates patterns that sustain us through life's complexities.Prayer emerges not as a performance or obligation but as relationship-building with the divine. "The focus of prayer is to be like Jesus, love like Jesus, pray like Jesus, forgive like Jesus, welcome strangers like Jesus," Salmoon explains. This relational approach dismantles the anxiety many feel about "praying correctly," affirming that from ancient liturgical traditions to simple heartfelt words, there's no wrong way to pray. As Salmoon prepares to pass these prayer traditions to his four-month-old son by reading Psalms at bedtime, we're reminded that prayer forms not just our spiritual lives but the generations that follow. Listen in for the full conversation.Read For Faith, the companion devotional.The Rev. Canon Salmoon Bashir serves as the Canon for Liturgy and Ecumenism at the Cathedral of St. Philip. Originally from Pakistan, Salmoon brings over a decade of experience in offering compassionate and thoughtful leadership across multicultural, multi-faith contexts in the United States, Pakistan, Iraq, the United Kingdom, and the Republic of Georgia.Before ordained ministry, Salmoon worked as a Project Engineer in the oil and gas industry in the Middle East. Responding to a vocational call, he joined the Community of St. Anselm at Lambeth Palace in London, serving alongside the Archbishop of Canterbury. He later moved to the Republic of Georgia, where he served as Assistant Pastor in a vibrant, multiethnic, and multidenominational church.Salmoon's call to the priesthood in The Episcopal Church led him to Atlanta, where he earned a Master of Divinity degree with a Certificate in Episcopal-Anglican Studies and a Chaplaincy concentration from Emory University's Candler School of Theology. In addition to his ministry, Salmoon serves on several academic, religious, and nonprofit boards. He is married to Mari, a fellow graduate of Candler School of Theology, who works with a faith-based nonprofit organization. Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.

We report on state/church violations in the White House, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Then, FFRF Rapid Response Attorney Chris Line tells us what it means now that the IRS has announced that places of worship can endorse political candidates. Finally, we speak with distinguished Dartmouth historian Randall Balmer, who is an Episcopal priest, about his new book, America's Best Idea: The Separation of Church and State.