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July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
Check out St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Austin, TX (https://www.st-michaels.org/), where John serves as Rector.
We begin Morning Prayer on page 42 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
Today's sermon is for Pentecost 8 (C) and is titled Obituary for a Fool. It was written by the Rev. Dr. Amy Richter and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church's Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you'd rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcasting platform – and while you're at it, share it with a friend!
July 27, 2025 - The Seventh Sunday after Penteost - Fr. Andrew Johnson by All Souls' Episcopal Church
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
We begin Morning Prayer on page 42 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
We begin Evening Prayer on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
Top headlines for Tuesday, July 29, 2025In this episode, we explore the controversy surrounding a man's appearance at the Belfast Pride Parade, where he provocatively dressed as Jesus, complete with a crown of thorns, drawing mixed reactions from attendees and onlookers. Then, we turn our attention to international news, where Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's remarks about the reported famine in Gaza are making headlines, raising questions about international responses and humanitarian aid. Plus, on a more positive note, we discuss the recent uptick in American public trust in the church, which has seen a notable increase after three years of stagnation. 00:11 Jesus crowned with thorns at Belfast Pride Parade prompts outrage01:08 Netanyahu asserts Israel provides aid: ‘Campaign of lies'02:01 Americans' trust in the church rebounding after seeing record low02:59 Episcopal Church head, family of suspended bishop reach agreement03:47 X's 'kid-friendly' app raises doubts after 'pornified' AI chatbot04:34 Christian convert in Egypt charged with terrorism over ID request05:31 Forrest Frank releases viral song ‘God's Got My Back'Subscribe 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 NewsJesus crowned with thorns at Belfast Pride Parade prompts outrage | WorldNetanyahu asserts Israel provides aid: ‘Campaign of lies' | WorldAmericans' trust in the church rebounding after seeing record low | U.S.Episcopal Church head, family of suspended bishop reach agreement | Church & MinistriesX's 'kid-friendly' app raises doubts after 'pornified' AI chatbot | BusinessChristian convert in Egypt charged with terrorism over ID request | WorldForrest Frank releases viral song ‘God's Got My Back' | Entertainment
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
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!
We begin Morning Prayer on page 42 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
We begin Evening Prayer on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children's books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping her LGBTQIA+ community in their coming out and faith journeys. Her main focus is to stop gay suicides by educating people wounded by the church that they can be in relationship with the God of their understanding and that God does and has always loved us, just as we are created to be. To that end, Midge is very involved in her parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Midge and her wife, along with their fur babies, enjoy spending time at their mountain cabin, hiking, and being with their friends. On today's episode I talk about hope and how difficult it is to hang on when we don't see any evidence of things changing. I give a personal account of a time that my hope was waning and how that time in my life turned around. As a community, keeping hope alive and choosing to be our joyful and authentic selves is our own form of resistance. Connect with Midge Complimentary Session w/ Midge Be MY next GUEST on GAY with GOD! Email Linkedin Facebook Website Instagram @midge.noble BlueSky @Midge4.bsky.social TikTok @MidgeNoble418 Threads BUY a SIGNED copy of the Gay with God memoir!
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
Welcome to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, this video contains the readings from our Seventh Sunday After Pentecost service on July 27th, 2025, as well as a sermon from the Rev. Israel Portilla-Gómez, all are welcome!
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
We begin Evening Prayer on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
We begin Morning Prayer on page 42 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
St. Michael's by-the-Sea is an Episcopal Church located in the coastal Village of Carlsbad, California. As far as churches go, it's kind of a beachy version of the ancient Christian Faith, and is rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition. Whether you're in town for a week at the beach or a local pilgrim on a spiritual journey, you are welcome here! www.stmichaelsbythesea.org
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
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 begin Evening Prayer on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
We begin Morning Prayer on page 42 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
Morning Prayer returns Sunday, July 27
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
We begin Evening Prayer on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
We begin Morning Prayer on page 42 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
We begin Evening Prayer on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
We begin Morning Prayer on page 42 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
Today's sermon is for Pentecost 7 (C) and is titled The Reign of Christ. It was written by the Rev. Joseph Pagano and read by the Rev. Danáe Ashley. Sermons That Work is an offering of the Episcopal Church's Office of Communication. For more free resources, including sermons, Bible studies, bulletin inserts, and more, visit episcopalchurch.org/sermons. We would love it if you'd rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcasting platform – and while you're at it, share it with a friend!
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
Fr. Nathan is accompanied by therapist and prayer partners Karen Saliba and Kim Sharp as they discuss practical steps for finding joy in difficult times. Karen Saliba, PsyD, MFT, is a psychoanalyst, working with couples and individuals who want to live in healthy harmony with one another, their families, and their communities. She believes that we can be healed from our Earthly life hurts by engaging in dynamic and compassionate relationships. As a prayer partner with Father Nathan, she has learned so much about love, spirituality and how we are never alone. Her husband and two daughters support her endeavors to inspire hope for those in this life and afterwards. Her relationship to athletics and pickleball is also very close to her mind, body, and soul. https://www.karensalibatherapy.comKim Sharp, LMFT, DTM, is a psychotherapist working in San Pedro, California. She loves helping people connect with the deepest part of themselves, which can promote joy, peace, and relief in their lives. Functioning from a mind-body-spirit perspective, she has witnessed how when we do our own inner work, it can lead to a deeply meaningful and fun life! Working as a prayer partner with Father Nathan, Kimberly is continually reminded of how benevolent and loving the “other side” is, and has been amazed at the creative ingenuity that is employed by heavenly helpers to support souls on their journey in the afterlife. When Kim isn't working with clients or assisting Father Nathan, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, working out, dancing, sailing, and singing. She also enjoys volunteering in various capacities with Toastmasters International and in her home parish of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in San Pedro, California. You can find more about her work at https://www.kimberlysharpmft.com. Click this link and let us know what you love about The Joyful Friar Podcast! Support the showConnect with Father Nathan Castle, O.P.: http://www.nathan-castle.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fathernathancastleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/father_nathan_castle/?hl=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FatherNathanGCastleOPListen to the podcast: https://apple.co/3ssA9b5Purchase books on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/34bhp2t4 Donate: https://nathan-castle.com/donate My Dominican brothers and I live a vow of poverty. That means we hold our goods in common. If you enjoy this podcast, please donate. 501©3 of the Western Dominican Province.#fathernathancastle, #nathancastle, #thejoyfulfriar, #afterlifeinterrupted, #Interrupteddeathexperience #consciousness #lifeafterdeath, #lifeafterloss #spirituality #awakenings. #nde, #ste, #ide
We begin Morning Prayer on page 42 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
We begin Evening Prayer on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
We begin Evening Prayer on page 63 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
We begin Morning Prayer on page 42 of the Book of Common Prayer.To learn more about All Saints' Episcopal Church, visit our website: www.asecfw.orgVisiting us online? We'd love to connect with you more personally. Please fill out our online visitor's card, and we'll be in touch soon: https://www.asecfw.org/visitorcard
Mother Andrea delivers her last sermon as rector of The Episcopal Church of All Saints, Indianapolis
Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children's books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping her LGBTQIA+ community in their coming out and faith journeys. Her main focus is to stop gay suicides by educating people wounded by the church that they can be in relationship with the God of their understanding and that God does and has always loved us, just as we are created to be. To that end, Midge is very involved in her parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Midge and her wife, along with their fur babies, enjoy spending time at their mountain cabin, hiking, and being with their friends. On today's episode I talk about going through tough times, waiting for results; whether it is health related or world related, and trying to be patient while we wait. Some of us are not patient and I explore how patience and faith combined can be helpful during the wait. Reverenced in the show today: Irreverent Prayers Connect with Midge Complimentary Session w/ Midge Be MY next GUEST on GAY with GOD! Email Linkedin Facebook Website Instagram @midge.noble BlueSky @Midge4.bsky.social TikTok @MidgeNoble418 Threads BUY a SIGNED copy of the Gay with God memoir!
June 20, 2025 - The Sixth Sunday after Pentecost - Fr. Christopher Yoder by All Souls' Episcopal Church
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
"God made the pearly gates rainbow for you." Sermon by the Rev'd Christopher Craun, Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon, recorded live at the 10:00 am service on Pride Sunday, July 20, 2025.
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
Send us a textHave you ever considered the difference between being a tourist and being a pilgrim? Justin Strickland discovered this distinction firsthand during his transformative journey to Ghana and the Anglican Diocese of Cape Coast, the companion diocese of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. His story reveals how true pilgrimage reshapes our understanding of presence, relationship, and spiritual growth.In this episode, Melissa and Justin have a conversation about Justin's recent pilgrimage and how it mirrors the tension of Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42 - the challenge of balancing doing with being. While Martha is busy attending to the practical needs of preparing for Jesus, Mary chooses to sit at his feet, listening to his teachings. Through visits to slave trade sites and immersion in Cape Coast's vibrant Anglican worship, Justin discovered the power of stepping away from constant activity to truly listen and connect. The journey began as historical exploration but blossomed into something far more meaningful - genuine relationships that continue to flourish across oceans. "We're such a doing people that we get so caught up in the doing that we forget when those holy moments to stop doing are," he reflects. His story challenges us all to recognize when we need to be Martha (doing) and when we need to be Mary (being) - finding those sacred moments where stopping to listen transforms not just our experience but our very selves. Listen in for the full conversation. Read For Faith, the companion devotional.Justin Strickland is a lifelong Christian who was raised in the Pentecostal tradition but found his spiritual home in The Episcopal Church. He is an active member of the Cathedral of St. Philip and a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the life of the church. Recently, Justin deepened his faith journey by participating in a pilgrimage to Ghana. His life reflects a commitment to justice, community, and faithful witness.Support the show Follow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.
July 2025 meditations are written and recorded by Roger Hutchison. Roger Hutchison is an award-winning author, illustrator, and lay ministry leader in the Episcopal Church. Roger is known for his compassionate work with children affected by tragedy and for his openness about his journey with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. He is the author of nine books, and his paintings appear on the covers of the 2025 Forward Day by Day booklets. Support this podcast at forwardmovement.org/donate.
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