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Join Charlette and David as they explore this week's Gospel reading from John alongside the Rev. Canon Gwynn Lynch, EDSD Canon to the Ordinary. Together, they unpack one of the all time favorite Bible verses--John 3:16. Tune in for fresh insights, meaningful reflections, and ways to live into the Gospel this week.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Triple S co-hosts, Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows and Brian Sellers-Petersen are joined by Thomas Brown, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine and Peter Swarr, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Portland, Maine. Episcopal News Service: Maine Episcopalians respond to surge in immigration enforcement operations in state Pictured: Holly Stuhr and David Mering of Christ Church, Norway, Maine, portioning out Muamba Chicken in the commercial kitchen at the Alan Day Community Garden in Norway. Muamba Chicken Recipe 3-3 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs Juice of 1 lemon 1 tsp white pepper 1 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp salt 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder 1/4 cup canola oil 1/4 cup palm oil 4–5 cloves garlic, minced 2–3 onions, sliced 2 tomatoes, diced 1 tsp white pepper 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 whole hot pepper (such as Scotch Bonnet) 1 lb butternut squash cubes 18–20 okra, cut into 1-inch lengths 2 cups chicken broth (plus more if needed) Salt and pepper Place chicken in a large bowl, add the lemon juice and next six ingredients, toss well to coat. Heat palm and canola oils in a large skillet or dutch oven. Add the chicken and saute on both sides until browned. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add onions to the pan and saute until translucent. Add tomatoes, garlic, white pepper, smoked paprika and whole hot pepper, stirring until well combined. Return chicken to the pan, add butternut squash, okra, and chicken broth (adding more if necessary, it should cover the chicken) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice. 

A group of interfaith leaders from across the community are coming together for a conversation about how faith speaks to the current moment. We sit down with some of those leaders to talk about issues relating to immigration, ICE, their concerns for the country, and more. Our guests: Rev. Joanne Gilbert-Cannon, senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Rochester Rabbi Peter Stein, senior rabbi at Temple B'rith Kodesh Rev. Kathy Thiel, minister for congregational care at Asbury First United Methodist Church The Rt. Rev. Kara Wagner Sherer, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

The Faith to Go Team is joined by Bishop Rob Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, to discuss the First Sunday in Lent. Together, they explore how the Temptation of Christ addresses divided loyalties and how this reading from Matthew illustrates what ultimate allegiance to God entails. Don't miss this insightful conversation!Learn more about Bishop Wright's ministry at: https://episcopalatlanta.org/Enjoy Bishop Wright's podcast, For People, at: https://forpeople.digital/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

The Office of Global Partnerships invites Episcopalians to celebrate the last Sunday in Epiphany—Feb. 15—with a sermon for World Mission Sunday written and delivered by the Rt. Rev. Jennifer Reddall, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona. World Mission Sunday offers a time for churchwide focus on the global impact of the baptismal covenant's call to “seek and serve Christ in all persons.” 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!

This week, scholars Lisa Marie Gring-Pemble and Martha Watson discuss their book Your Daughters Will Prophesy: Religion and Rhetoric in the Nineteenth-Century Woman's Movement. Their work explores how four 19th-century women—Jarena Lee, Sarah Moore Grimké, Lucretia Coffin Mott, and Frances Willard—used the Bible to claim their voice on the moral questions of their day. This conversation originally took place January 27, 2026 and was recorded live via Zoom. AWM PODCAST NETWORK HUB This episode is presented in conjunction with the American Writers Museum's special exhibit American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture. This exhibit and programming series explores the profound ways writing reflects and influences our understanding of religion. American Prophets is now open. We hope you enjoy entering the Mind of a Writer. More about Your Daughters Will Prophesy: Caught between their identity as Christians and social norms that silenced them, American women used scripture to claim moral and then rhetorical agency. They reinterpreted familiar biblical passages, recovered previously ignored stories about women, and contested passages used to circumscribe women's activities. By strategically adopting a rhetorical posture of dissent, these women became prophetic voices in American society. In Your Daughters Will Prophesy, Lisa Marie Gring-Pemble and Martha Watson analyze the argumentative resources four women—Jarena Lee, Sarah Moore Grimké, Lucretia Coffin Mott, and Frances Willard—used to counter gendered restrictions and gain access to platform and pulpit, catalyzing what became known as the woman's movement. About the authors: LISA MARIE GRING-PEMBLE is an associate professor at George Mason University. She is author of Grim Fairy Tales: The Rhetorical Construction of American Welfare Policy, and her writing has appeared in journals, including the Quarterly Journal of Speech and Rhetoric and Public Affairs. MARTHA WATSON is author and editor of several books, including Lives of Their Own: Rhetorical Dimensions in Autobiographies of Women Activists. She is a priest in the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland.

Join Charlette and David as they explore this week's Gospel reading from Matthew. Together, they unpack the Transfiguration and how it applies to our lives today. Tune in for fresh insights, meaningful reflections, and ways to live into the Gospel this week. Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

How does this week's Gospel challenge us to act? Charlette and David, joined by the Rev. Richard Hogue, reflect on Matthew 5: 13-20 and share practical ways to embody the message of our personal agency in our communities and lives. Be inspired to take your faith to go! Find out more about Rev. Hogue's work at https://stpaulcathedral.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Sermon on the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany from 10am worship. Today's sermon is given by parishioner Lisa Baird, currently a student at the General Theological Seminary and a postulant for Holy Orders in the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut. Thank you Lisa! For more information and sermons from other Sundays at Saint Luke's, visit www.saintlukesdarien.org

This week, Charlette and David examine the Gospel of Matthew and reflect on how reaching for the light in a world that seems especially dark is a choice toward goodness. With thoughtful conversation, they explore how this passage invites us to live faithfully in our troubled world.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

January 18, 2026: May God's words be spoken, may God's words be heard.  Amen. Twelve years ago tomorrow, I celebrated the Eucharist here for the first time as your Rector.  It was January 19, 2014 at 10:30am.  I remember it well.  I knew way back then I had been called into something amazing – a new relationship with all of you.  And so, twelve years ago today I stood here by God's grace and nothing for me, and I pray for you, has been the same since. That is why the date of January 19th at 10:30am is something I will never forget.  It's the way it is with life altering events, right?  Folks remember the day a child was born, the first date we had with our spouse (and of course the day of the wedding itself – or we better!).  And, on a sadder note, the day a loved one died – their saint day, as we like to call it in the church, is a day each year that doesn't go unnoticed. We remember too moments that changed the country or the world – the day Pearl Harbor was attacked, WWII broke out, President Kennedy was shot, Astronaut John Glenn put his foot out onto the lunar surface, the Challenger spacecraft exploded, the 9/11 terrorist attack, and the January 6th insurrection.  And, those who were around for it remember too when the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “Dream” speech to the thousands gathered for the March on Washington for Freedom & Jobs…and where they were when they heard the terrible news that he had been assassinated. These moments changed us – challenged us – demanded something of us.  And we were never the same from those points forward.  And so when we hear in the second part of the gospel of John read today this story of people's first encounter with Jesus, it should not surprise us that the community that wrote this gospel noted something about it.  The gospel account says “The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi” …where are you staying?” He said to them, “Come and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon.  It was about four o'clock in the afternoon.  That's a kinda funny thing to write down, don't ya think?  What was so special about it being 4pm?  Something tells me it wasn't the first century version of “It's 5 o'clock somewhere.”  Clearly the community that wrote this fourth gospel knew that the lives of first disciples would be changed so much in that initial encounter with Jesus that they would never forget where they were and what time it was when it happened.  That is what call does.  It stops us in our tracks for a moment, and we are forever changed as we accept Christ's invitation to come and see. I suppose the question for each of us now is – do you recognize that moment for you and what will you do about it?  Because Christ is calling us to come and see in this life altering moment for our community and in this country.  As we watch ICE agents, sent by our President only into cities that did not vote for him, terrorize people regardless of citizenship status – wounding and killing children of God as they drag them without warrants out of their homes and businesses, shatter the windows of their cars with children inside, attack those who dare to peacefully protest with tear gas, pepper spray, and flash bombs, as well as using lethal choke holds (like the one that killed George Floyd) on those they detain. As this country fails to support those who are laying their life on the line for democracy in Ukraine, while the President imitates Putin, calling the US to invade Greenland, a sovereign territory of Denmark, and threatening NATO allies that have sent military and financial support to Greenland to prevent it. As we read the social media comments of people who think ICE agents have a right to abuse, kill, or deport people without due process because they are “illegals,” in a land where none of us are originally from here, save those of the indigenous tribes. As we find that our nation's highest court, in defiance of precedent and the US Constitution, affirms the right of ICE agents to target people based on the color of their skin, their accent or the language they speak, or their place of work. As we mourn the 32 killed by this administration ICE enforcement action in 2025, including Jean Wilson Brutus, who died while in custody at Delany Hall in Newark. As we hear our President refer to the countries these people come from as s-hole countries, while saying that we need more people from places like Norway – translation – he wants less people of color or Asian descent and more white people.  As we continue to wait for the Department of Justice to follow the law and release the files associated with the pedophile Epstein and stop protecting anyone who was involved in this horrific human trafficking of young girls for sex. As we hear over and over again the racist, misogynist, homophobic, and xenophobic garbage this President, his staff, and those who support him spew on a near minute by minute basis. I could go on and on and on…it's exhausting, isn't it? But in the midst of all of this – Jesus bids us to follow him as he goes to where he always stays – beside the vulnerable and afraid, alongside the oppressed and the lost.  This is a pivotable moment for every one of us as we stand amid this turning point in our nation.  We see, surely, what is happening.  The question for us is – will be follow Jesus when he bids us to come with him? It is a good question to consider as we celebrate the life of a man who did follow Jesus – followed him all the way to the cross – the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. King's final Sunday sermon was at our own Episcopal cathedral in DC.  In that grand pulpit of Washington National Cathedral, King said this: “…Our experience [is] that the nation doesn't move around questions of genuine equality […] until it is confronted massively, dramatically in terms of direct action […] I submit that nothing will be done until people of goodwill put their bodies and their souls in motion and it will be the kind, the sole force brought into being as a result of this confrontation that I believe will make the difference […] On some positions, cowardice asks the question: is it expedient? And then expedience comes along and asks the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? Conscience asks the question, is it right?  And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe nor politic nor popular. But [one] must do it because conscience tells [them] it is right.” (https://cathedral.org/blog/today-in-cathedral-history-mlks-final-sunday-sermon/) Folks, that time is now.  Jesus' call to us is now. And here's the thing – the passage in Isaiah about the prophet we heard this morning was telling us something perhaps we need to hear as we consider what Christ is asking of us.  Because in no less a way as was said about the prophet Isaiah, God is saying this to each of you now: “I formed you in the womb to be my servant, and I give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.”  And that salvation, my friends, is the hope God has in mind for all of us – that beloved community where all are welcome, and no one is harmed. This is who you were formed in the womb to be – God's transformative agent, following Christ to where he abides – with the least, the last, the lonely, and the lost.  This is our faith, what we committed to in baptism.  And this is how we should honor the saints, like King, too. Because if we truly want to honor people like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., then we have to do more than attend breakfasts and recall his sermons/speeches – we must live as he lived, and be willing to die as he did. And if we truly want to follow Jesus, we must do more than go to church, pray, and read scripture – we must live as he lived and be willing to die as he did.  This past week, the Rt. Rev. A. Robert Hirschfeld, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, put it this way: “We are now engaged in a horrible battle that is eternal, that has gone on for millennia. […] and we are now, I believe, entering a time, a new era of martyrdom. Renee Good being the last of note of those martyrs. New Hampshire's own Jonathan Daniels, a man also of white privilege, stood in front of the blast of a sheriff in Haynesville, Alabama, to protect a young black teenager from a shotgun blast. He died and was martyred. We know of the women, the Maryknoll sisters, who stood alongside the poor and the oppressed in El Salvador and were brutally raped and murdered in the name of Jesus. [Archbishop] Oscar Romero, in a mass, called upon the death squads of El Salvador to lay down their arms or risk excommunication [and ] was martyred the next Sunday at the altar.  I have told the clergy of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire that we may be entering into that same witness. And I've asked them to get their affairs in order—to make sure they have their wills written, because it may be that now is no longer the time for statements, but for us with our bodies to stand between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable. And it may mean that we are going to have to act in a new way that we have never seen perhaps in our lifetime, except for these remote stories that I've just cited, to put our faith in the God of life, of resurrection, of a love that is stronger than death itself.” (https://www.nhepiscopal.org/blog) Amen Bishop!  Amen. “Now is no longer the time for statements, but for us with our bodies to stand between the powers of this world and the most vulnerable.” Not everyone can do this to be sure.  Those who care for others, like young children or aging parents, those who face physical, mental, or emotional challenges, and of course – the vulnerable themselves.  The rest of us though – we must make a choice and it is by no means easy.  Neither was it for Jesus, for Dr. King, or for any of the other martyrs of the church.  This does not mean we recklessly engage in violence, but it does mean we act not only on social media, but with our voices, our feet, our very bodies in the streets, in the halls of government, anywhere that children of God suffer – anywhere Jesus calls us to come and see. If we do this, if we follow Jesus, then King's words will come to be.  In the end of that sermon at Washington National Cathedral, he said: “So, however dark it is, however deep the angry feelings and the violent explosions are, I can still sing “We Shall Overcome.” We shall overcome because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice. We shall overcome because Thomas Carlyle is right: “No lie can live forever.” We shall overcome because William Cullen Bryant is right: “Truth, crushed to earth, will rise again.” […] With this faith, we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair the stone of hope. With this faith, we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood. […] God grant that we would be participants in this newness and this magnificent development if we will, but do it. We will bring about a new day of justice and brotherhood and peace. And that day, the morning stars will sing together and the [people] of God will shout for joy.” And so, as we enter into our thirteenth year together amid these deeply troubling times, as we consider in our hearts the path that lay before us, I leave you with this from the epistle of St. Paul we heard this morning – that you may know my deep gratitude for all that you do in the name of Jesus, and be reminded of all that you have been given by God for the work that lay ahead.: St. Paul wrote: “I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind […and] He will also strengthen you to the end.” Amen. For the audio, click below, or subscribe to our iTunes Sermon Podcast by clicking here (also available on Audible): Sermon Podcast https://christchurchepiscopal.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Sermon-January-18-2026-1.m4a   The Rev. Diana L. Wilcox Christ Church in Bloomfield & Glen Ridge January 18, 2026 The Second Sunday After The Epiphany 1st Reading – Isaiah 49:1-7 Psalm 40:1-12 2nd Reading – 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Gospel – John 1:29-42 The post “Now Is The Time!” appeared first on Christ Episcopal Church.

As we continue our journey through Epiphany, Charlette and David guide us through this week's Gospel reading from John. With reflections on the sin of the world and Christ's invitation to 'come and see.' Consider how this passage speaks to you in this sacred season of light.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

The Faith to Go Team is joined by the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers to discuss this week's Gospel from Matthew. Together, they explore how the Beatitudes apply in today's difficult world. Don't miss Canon Stephanie's thoughtful reflection and God sighting!To learn more about the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers and her new book, Church Tomorrow?: What the Nones and Dones tell us about the Future of Faith, click here: https://stephaniespellers.com/church-tomorrowFaith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, Chris Tumilty, EDSD Director of Communications and Faith to Go Producer, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. May this God sighting encourage you to keep looking for hope, love, and presence in the days ahead.To learn more about the work happening in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, join our weekly news by visiting: https://mailchi.mp/edsd/edsd-newsFaith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

As we journey into Epiphany, Charlette and David discuss this week's Gospel reading from Matthew--the baptism of Jesus. The team reflects on John the Baptist's empowerment, not overpowerment, of Jesus. Consider how this passage speaks to us about practicing humility as strength--authority rooted in obedience, not control.  Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, the Rev. CC Schroeder, Rector of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in San Diego, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. As the Christmas season lingers, may this story help you recognize grace.To learn more about St. Timothy's San Diego, visit: https://sttimsandiego.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, Leighton Jones, Chaplain at Christ Church Day School, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. May you find yourself watching more closely for the gentle movements of God around you.Learn more about Christ Church Day School here: https://www.ccds.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, Michael Dotson, a member of Resurrection Episcopal Church in Ocean Beach, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. May this reflection help you see the sacred woven into the everyday rhythms of life.To learn more about Resurrection, Ocean Beach, visit: https://www.resurrectionob.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, Chris Nolan, Parish Outreach Coordinator at St. Mark's in City Heights, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. As Christ's light stretches into these days, may you notice how God meets you right where you are.To learn more about St. Mark's, visit: https://stmarks-cityheights.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Oprah sits down with the Rev. Ed Bacon, a retired priest from the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the author of the book "8 Habits of Love." Saying that we often obscure our ability to identify grace in our lives, the Rev. Bacon reveals how to recognize grace in your life, especially during the toughest times. He tells Oprah that people operate from a place of either fear or love when it comes to their relationship with God, and explains why he believes there is a bit of God in all of us and why we should embrace it. Plus, the Rev. Bacon offers a surprising and enlightening answer to the question of whether religion and spirituality can work together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's God Sighting, the Rev. Hannah Wilder, Vicar of St. Mary's Ramona, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. May you be attentive to the holy surprises this Christmas season.To learn more about St. Mary's, visit: https://stmarysramona.org/ Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, Katherine Bom, Executive Director of RefugeeNet, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. May this story invite you to pause and recognize where love is already taking root.To learn more about RefugeeNet, visit: https://refugee-net.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

2025 A Nightmare Year in Review & The Brave Responses On this episode of The Common Good Podcast, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse reflect on what this year reveals, what it has cost the country, and why people committed to democracy, faith, and the common good cannot look away. This year unfolded as a steady reminder of how damaging the Trump administration has been to democracy, human dignity, and the moral fabric of the country. Month after month brought new controversies—each one reinforcing a pattern of chaos, cruelty, and abuse of power. January began with sweeping tariff announcements that rattled global markets and raised costs for American families, paired with renewed threats against immigrants and asylum seekers. February saw attacks on the free press intensify, with journalists publicly targeted and credibility undermined as retaliation for unfavorable coverage. March brought purges and firings across federal agencies, removing career public servants seen as insufficiently loyal. April escalated attacks on immigrants and refugees, including rhetoric aimed at Muslim and Somali communities that fueled fear and division. May highlighted ongoing ethical scandals, as Trump family business dealings continued to blur the line between public office and private profit. June saw open defiance of court rulings and norms, signaling that the rule of law applied selectively. July brought renewed pressure on prosecutors, judges, and law enforcement officials perceived as obstacles. August exposed fresh revelations tied to the Epstein files, raising disturbing questions about power, protection, and accountability. September featured retaliation against death-row inmates whose sentences had been lawfully commuted, turning justice into vengeance. October continued assaults on democratic institutions, including elections, oversight bodies, and watchdog agencies. November amplified nationalist and authoritarian rhetoric, framing dissent as disloyalty. December closed the year with symbolic and literal damage to democratic norms, including reckless decisions impacting the White House itself and the peaceful transfer of power. Taken together, this was not a series of isolated incidents—it was a sustained pattern. A year defined by grievance over governance, loyalty over law, and power over people. A Year of Courage: Month by Month January At the inauguration, Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, preached directly to Trump, calling for mercy, humility, and care for the vulnerable—naming moral truth in the presence of power. February Journalists, editors, and independent media organizations pushed back publicly against attacks on the free press, refusing to self-censor despite threats, firings, and intimidation. March Civil rights organizations and state attorneys general filed and advanced court challenges against immigration policies, executive overreach, and retaliatory actions—using the rule of law to slow abuse of power. April Faith leaders across traditions organized prayer vigils, statements, and public witness events defending immigrants and refugees, especially Muslim and Somali communities targeted by administration rhetoric. May Mass nonviolent demonstrations—including renewed No Kings rallies—rejected authoritarianism and the idea that any leader stands above the law. June Judges and career civil servants continued to uphold legal and ethical standards, even as they faced political pressure, proving that institutions still matter when people inside them have courage. July Whistleblowers and former administration officials came forward, testifying, publishing, and speaking publicly about corruption, retaliation, and abuses of power. August Survivors' advocates and accountability groups demanded transparency around the Epstein files, insisting that wealth and influence not shield wrongdoing. September Abolitionists, clergy, and justice reform advocates spoke out against retaliatory actions toward death-row inmates, reaffirming that mercy and due process are not weaknesses. October Voters, organizers, and election workers defended democratic processes—registering voters, monitoring elections, and countering misinformation at the local level. November Interfaith coalitions and community groups mobilized against nationalist rhetoric, offering a different vision of patriotism rooted in pluralism and shared dignity. December Grassroots organizations closed the year by raising funds, protecting vulnerable communities, and preparing for continued resistance—choosing long-term faithfulness over short-term outrage.

As we continue our journey through the Christmas season, Charlette and David guide us through this week's Gospel reading from Matthew. With reflections on stepping forward despite fear and uncertainty, they invite listeners to consider how this passage speaks to us in this sacred season of Christmas.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, the Rev. Brenda Sol, Rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Encinitas, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. As these Christmas days unfold, may you discover God at work in ordinary moments.To learn more about St. Andrew's, click here: https://www.standrewsepiscopal.org/ Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, Jim Hall, mailroom volunteer and member of All Souls' Episcopal Church in Point Loma, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. May you carry this God sighting with you as you move through the light of Christmas.To learn more about All Souls' click, here: https://www.allsoulspointloma.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, Adrienne Wilkerson, Director of Communications for Episcopal Community Services, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. May this reflection open your eyes to the grace quietly unfolding around you.To learn more about the work of ECS, visit: https://www.ecscalifornia.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, Luca Delaney, SDSU Student, member of Agape student ministry and St. Mary's in Ramona, shares a brief reflection on a moment when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. As Christmas continues, may you find God's presence waiting in places you least expect.To learn more about St. Mary's: https://stmarysramona.org/To learn more about Agape Student Ministry: https://www.agapesandiego.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In today's God Sighting, Charlette Preslar, EDSD's Director of Formation, Faith to Go Cohost, shares a brief reflection on a moment at St. Luke's in North Park, when God's presence became visible in an unexpected way. May this reflection help you stay attentive to the quiet, holy work unfolding around you.Learn more about St. Luke's in North Park here: https://www.stlukesnorthpark.org/Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

The Rt. Rev. Austin Keith Rios Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of California   Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2025 Grace Cathedral San Francisco, CA   Isaiah 9:2-7 Psalm 96:1-4, 11-13 Titus 2:11-14 Luke 2:1-20  

As we journey into the Christmas season, Charlette and David discuss this week's Gospel reading from John. Charlette reflects on the grace upon grace piled up by God for us. And David reflects on how Joseph's fatherhood exemplifies that lived grace. We wish you a very Merry Christmas season. Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

This week, Charlette and David examine the Gospel of Matthew, reflecting on how Joseph acted counterculturally to spare Mary and what that example means for us today. Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

As we journey through Advent, Charlette and David guide us through this week's Gospel reading from Matthew. With reflections on partnering with God and the outcomes of power, they invite listeners to consider how this passage speaks to us in this sacred season of joy. Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

As we continue our journey through Advent, Charlette and David guide us through this week's Gospel reading from Matthew.  Noting that repentance and growth are a lifelong endeavor--transformation is not something we perform alone; it's a partnership with God requiring time, tending, and courage. They invite listeners to consider how this passage speaks to us in this sacred season of anticipation.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Earlier this year, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde delivered a sermon that drew national attention as President Donald Trump returned to the White House. She spoke about unity, how people of faith respond in uncertain times, and she directly asked Trump to have mercy on immigrants, transgender children and people fleeing war zones. Her sermon — at that moment and in that setting — sparked conversations about how people decide what to stand for and how they respond when those choices are difficult. Those questions are at the heart of her latest book, “We Can Be Brave,” an adaptation for young readers of her bestseller, ”How We Learn to Be Brave.”MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with Budde — and the theologian who helped adapt her book — about being brave in life's hardest moments and how they define courage in personal and public life.  Guests:Mariann Edgar Budde is the first woman elected spiritual leader for the Episcopal Diocese of Washington which includes the Washington National Cathedral, other congregations and Episcopal schools in the District of Columbia and four Maryland counties. Previously, Bishop Budde was a parish priest at St. John's Episcopal Church in Minneapolis for 18 years. She is the author of “How We Learn to Be Brave” and the adaption for young readers, “We Can Be Brave: How We Learn to be Brave in Life's Decisive Moments.”Bryan Bliss is a writer, priest and theologian. He is chaplain and chair of the religion department at Breck School, a private school in Golden Valley, Minn. He helped adapt Bishop Budde's book for young readers and he is the author of “We'll Fly Away,” a novel based on his experience witnessing an execution as a member of the press.

The Faith to Go Team is joined by the Rev. Paul Klitzke, Rector of Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in UTC, to discuss this week's Gospel from Matthew. Together, they explore preparing ourselves for the birth of Christ and how this Gospel resonates with our preparation through regular spiritual disciplines. Don't miss this insightful conversation!Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

This week, Charlette and David dive deep into the Gospel of Luke, reflecting on how we are called to stand in solidarity with those facing hardship. With thoughtful conversation and practical takeaways, they explore how this passage invites us to live faithfully in our world today.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In this wide-ranging and deeply honest conversation, Matt Russell sits down with The Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, the ninth Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, to explore what it means to live faithfully in an age marked by polarization, digital noise, and spiritual disconnection.Drawing from his background as an artist, pastor, author, and public theologian, Bishop Doyle reflects on:How technology forms—and often malforms—our imaginationsWhy embodied community, nature, and real relationships matter more than everThe difference between charity and justiceThe church's calling to offer a different imagination than the culture around usWhy leaning into community, mercy, and service changes usHow discipleship must evolve in a world facing inequality, climate pressures, and isolationHe also shares stories from his newest book Unabashed Faith, reflects on reconciliation, creativity, and public theology, and even talks Jeeps, camping, and the spirituality of being outdoors.This episode is a hopeful, challenging, and grounding invitation to imagine a new way forward—one rooted in mercy, dignity, justice, and the presence of Christ in the everyday.Learn more about Bishop Doyle:https://www.epicenter.org/about/the-diocese/bishops/the-rt-rev-c-andrew-doyle-ix-bishop-of-texas/

As we continue our journey through Ordinary Season, Charlette and David guide us through this week's Gospel reading from Luke. With reflections on looking forward in hope and sharing hope with those in darkness, they invite listeners to consider how this passage speaks to us in this season.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

This week, Charlette and David dive deep into Luke 20:27-38, reflecting on women in the scripture and injustice. With thoughtful conversation and practical takeaways, they explore how this passage invites us to live faithfully in our world today.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

This week, Charlette and David dive deep into Luke 6:20-31, reflecting on how we treat each other and the way toward true liberation. With thoughtful conversation and practical takeaways, they explore how this passage invites us to live faithfully in our world today. Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

This week, Charlette and David dive deep into the Gospel of Luke 18:9-14, reflecting on what it means to be honest about ourselves and the liberation behind humility. With thoughtful conversation and practical takeaways, they explore how this passage invites us to live faithfully in our world today. Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

What to know about the Supreme Court case that could weaken the Voting Rights Act. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the Supreme Court case examining whether Louisiana's creation of a second majority-Black congressional district violates the Constitution. The decision could reshape how states draw voting maps and impact minority voter protections nationwide. This week the United States' six largest banks released their earnings and collectively they're up 19% from a year ago. However, at the same time, a new report reveals 69% of Americans say income is falling behind the cost of living, which is up from 50% five years ago. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains. Kevin Federline is opening up about his life with ex-wife Britney Spears, including parenting with the singer, her 13-year conservatorship and mental health concerns as his new memoir is released. Meanwhile, Spears' team has fired back, accusing Federline of "profiting off her" with the book release.Emmy Award-winning actor Jeremy Allen White stars as Bruce Springsteen in Scott Cooper's new biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere." White sits down with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King to discuss portraying "The Boss," the making of Springsteen's 1982 album "Nebraska," and how the film breaks from the traditional music biopic formula. "The Road," CBS' new musical competition series, follows 12 emerging country artists competing for $250,000, a record deal, and a chance to perform at Stagecoach. Keith Urban and executive producer Blake Shelton talk with Entertainment Tonight's Cassie DiLaura about mentoring the next generation of country stars. The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde, leader of Washington's Episcopal Diocese, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her book for young readers, "We Can Be Brave: How We Learn to Be Brave in Life's Decisive Moments," which draws inspiration from figures like Harry Potter and Martin Luther King Jr. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Charlette and David dive deep into Luke 18:1-8, reflecting on the nature of the parable and the tension we hold in day-to-day experiences while we seek justice. With thoughtful conversation and practical takeaways, they explore how this passage invites us to live faithfully in our world today.Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

In the final installment of our Sacred Secular Syncopated series, Emily Austin and theologian-writer Femi Olutade dive deep into the sacred undercurrents of hip-hop — from The Message to To Pimp a Butterfly. Drawing on scripture, Orthodox theology, and the language of transformation, they explore how artists like Tupac Shakur and Kendrick Lamar turn lived struggle into spiritual reflection.What begins as a discussion of protest music becomes an invitation to rethink repentance (metanoia) — not as punishment, but as change of mind, heart, and being. Through examples from good kid, m.A.A.d city, DAMN., and Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers, Femi unpacks how Lamar's art embodies an ongoing conversion — personal, communal, and divine.Femi Olutade is a theologian, writer, and father whose work explores the intersection of faith, art, and culture through an Orthodox Christian lens. He is best known for authoring the script of Season 5 of the Dissect podcast, a 20-episode analysis of Kendrick Lamar's DAMN. — winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Music.Find Femi's work:

The Faith to Go Team is joined by Stasi McAteer to discuss this week's Gospel from Luke. Together, they explore gratitude and how simple practices can help us resonate with Christ's teachings. Don't miss this insightful conversation! Find out more about Stasi's work: www.resurrectionob.orgFaith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: This season we are interviewing all of the women who make WYM happen behind the scenes! We are starting off with interviewing Heather! 3 years ago, Heather's life looked massively different. She quit her job, ended her marriage, lost 100 pounds - and is here to tell her story about it all. This is the LONGEST episode we'll probably ever have - but after 75 episodes you finally get to hear all about her call to ministry, why she started WYM, where she's at today, and every brave decision in between.ABOUT HEATHER: Heather's first love is youth ministry, and her second love is youth ministers. Heather Lea Campbell (she/her) has served in full-time youth ministry since 2010, serving various congregations and denominations. Heather serves The Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis as the Diocesan Youth Minister, resourcing youth and their youth leaders. Heather is also the Founder & CEO of Women in Youth Ministry, an organization that celebrates the leadership of women. A certified leadership coach, Heather is most energized when helping people discover and utilize their gifts.You can follow her blog at ⁠⁠https://heatherleacampbell.me ⁠⁠or on Social Media @heatherlea17Go to ⁠womeninyouthministry.com⁠ to read our blog, follow us on social media, join our online Community, purchase our merch, or support our Patreon.Our next WYM Conference is March 4-6, 2026 in Arlington, TX. Sign up at ⁠⁠https://womeninyouthministry.com/conference⁠⁠Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon for as little as $1 a month!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/womeninym⁠⁠

As we continue our journey through Ordinary Time, Charlette and David guide us through this week's Gospel reading from Luke 17:5-10. With reflections on how even when things are rough, Christ assures us that our faith is enough, and how Jesus tells us to "Just do it." Consider how this passage speaks to you this week!Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Original Air Date: March 28, 2018Enjoy this episode, specially selected for our Super Soul Summer—a series celebrating some of the greatest Super Soul moments and messages to inspire and uplift your spirit. Oprah sits down with the Rev. Ed Bacon, a retired priest from the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and the author of the book "8 Habits of Love." Saying that we often obscure our ability to identify grace in our lives, the Rev. Bacon reveals how to recognize grace in your life, especially during the toughest times. He tells Oprah that people operate from a place of either fear or love when it comes to their relationship with God, and explains why he believes there is a bit of God in all of us and why we should embrace it. Plus, the Rev. Bacon offers a surprising and enlightening answer to the question of whether religion and spirituality can work together.

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde is a leading voice in modern faith leadership and the first woman elected to serve as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, a role she's held since 2011. While the job isn't always glamorous, she says, the sacred moments in the public eye matter deeply—and she treats them with care. Bishop Budde gained national attention for boldly speaking out against the Trump administration, including condemning the 2020 photo-op at St. John's Episcopal Church and, more recently, offering a prayer for LGBTQ+ justice with President Trump and Vice President Vance seated before her. Her calm, courageous leadership has made her one of the most trusted voices in public faith today. In this conversation with Jen, Bishop Budde shares her journey from a small Minnesota congregation to the national stage—and how she finds the courage to speak truth to power and stand with the marginalized, even when the cost is high. Thought-provoking Quotes: “I think, in some ways, vocations choose you as much as you choose them.” – Mariann Edgar Budde “It's not as if the world stopped on January 21st. So much is happening every single day and there are consequences to the decisions being made.” – Mariann Edgar Budde “I wouldn't have chosen the way they're going, but a lot is being dismantled right now and we've got to be there to help rebuild.”  – Mariann Edgar Budde Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Raygun: Bishop Budde Fan Club T-Shirt - https://www.raygunsite.com/products/bishop-budde-fan-club Receiving Jesus: The Way of Love by Mariann Edgar Budde - https://amzn.to/45GO5jh How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Mariann Edgar Budde - https://amzn.to/4kbZtan Sermon by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde | Washington National Cathedral, 1.21.25 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwwaEuDeqM8 Love is the Game Changer of Our Faith: Bishop Michael Curry - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-24/love-is-the-game-changer-of-our-faith-bishop-michael-curry/ Goodness Triumphs Through Good People: A Year-End Benediction from Bishop Michael Curry – https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-39/goodness-triumphs-through-good-people-a-year-end-benediction-from-bishop-michael-curry/ Austin Channing Brown - https://austinchanning.com/ Tim Shriver - https://www.timothyshriver.com/ The Dignity Index - https://www.timothyshriver.com/projects/the-dignity-index Jen Hatmaker Traded Religious Rules for Spiritual Practices - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jen-hatmaker-traded-religious-rules-for-spiritual-practices/id1765227660?i=1000691362907 Building Bridges, Not Walls: Tim Shriver on Dignity that Transcends Disagreements - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-64/building-bridges-not-walls-tim-shriver-on-dignity-that-transcends-disagreements/ Bryan Stevenson - https://eji.org/bryan-stevenson/ I Believe in the Sun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mplEEQn5znA&t=112s Guest's Links: Website - https://edow.org/about/bishop-mariann/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mariannbudde Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bishopmariannbudde TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@mariann_edgar_budde_ Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices