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What if God never meant for you to live in fear, shame, or self-hatred?In this powerful conversation, I'm joined by Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail — Episcopal priest, creator, and author ofGod Didn't Make Us to Hate Us: 40 Devotions to Liberate Your Faith from Fear and Reconnect with Joy. We dive deep into unlearning fear-based faith, healing from toxic theology, and reclaiming the radical joy of being fully loved by God. Whether you're deep in deconstruction or just beginning to ask hard questions, this episode offers hope, healing, and a reminder that curiosity, nuance, and belonging were always part of the story.We explore:The deep roots of fear-based faith — and how it shapes our sense of selfWhy reclaiming joy is a radical act of spiritual liberationHealing from church hurt without losing your connection to GodThe intersections of faith, feminism, queerness, and justiceNavigating deconstruction with gentleness, curiosity, and hopeEmbracing the truth that you were created from love, for love — not fearBuilding a spirituality rooted in joy, abundance, and radical belongingIf this conversation stirred something in your heart, I'd be honored if you'd subscribe, leave a review, or share it with a friend who might need to hear it. Your support helps us spread messages of hope, healing, and spiritual liberation to more souls who are ready to reclaim the joy they were made for.Meet Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail:Rev. Lizzie is an Episcopal priest, author, and joyful disruptor of toxic theology. She's the founding pastor of Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas—a vibrant community rooted in ancient worship and radical hospitality. With degrees from Mount Holyoke College, Duke Divinity School, and Seminary of the Southwest, Lizzie weaves together faith, feminism, and queer theology. Her debut book is a love letter to the disillusioned, deconstructing, and deeply hopeful.Connect with Lizzie:Follow Rev. Lizzie on InstagramVisit her websiteListen to the And Also With You PodcastLearn more about Jubilee Episcopal ChurchOrder God Didn't Make Us to Hate UsConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources & Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop on my book writing journeyInterested in sponsoring Gather in Growth? Apply...

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Rev. Phillip Bass is the founding priest of The Beloved Community at The Trees in Durham, NC.  This is a community dedicated to providing healing ministries outside of a traditional church setting, especially for those who have experienced religious trauma. Phillip previously served as the Associate Rector of The Church of the Nativity in Raleigh, NC.  In addition to his pastoral role, Phillip is also a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and has a private practice in Chapel Hill, NC. In his clinical work, he often works with the LGBTQIA+ community, religious trauma, relationships, and others. Connect w/ Rev. Phillip   Church website:  belovedcommunitydurham.org Business website:  www.trinitasservices.com

Send us a textHave you ever paused to consider your way of life? Is it defined by constant hurry, relentless hustle, and a sense of overwhelm? Do you find yourself racing from one task to the next, with to-do lists piling up faster than you can manage? What if there were another way—a path of rest, abiding, letting go, and recharging?You might be thinking, "But I have responsibilities, a job, a family, bills to pay, and a purpose to fulfill. Slowing down feels like a luxury I can't afford—I need to keep my momentum to be successful."In this episode, I want to introduce you to someone who embodies a different approach. Meet Rev. Dr. Sanghoon Yoo. Despite leading multiple organizations that he founded, holding a master's degree and a Doctor of Ministry, having a family, paying bills, and leading a trauma-informed movement across Arizona, Rev. Dr. Yoo approaches his life in a way that is truly unique. May his approach inspire each of us today. Here are two FREE Ebooks for you! 1. Shame Off You: 10 steps to shattering shame in your life, HERE. 2. ABC's: CLICK HERE for a FREE E-book to help you combat lies and replace them with God's truth. For more encouragement, check out some of our offerings at www.reclaimedstory.comDid you know we have a jewelry line that speaks to your identity in Jesus? CLICK HERE to shop. Every purchase helps support our mission to provide healing and hope to women worldwide. Would you partner with us to spread the message of hope and healing? You can DONATE HERE. Living the Reclaimed Life is a Reclaimed Story, Inc. podcast, An Arizona non-profit corporation. If you would like to connect with a safe group of women doing real-life together, join our private Facebook page, “Living the Reclaimed Life” or on Facebook or Instagram

Meet Rev. Wendy's guest, Vivien Vilela. Vivien, a native of Brazil, dedicates her life to spiritual studies and the preservation of Indigenous culture. She founded Aniwa, a platform sharing Indigenous wisdom through an online portal and an annual gathering. Vivien also founded The Boa Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting indigenous-led initiatives. She has been initiated in ancient healing traditions by highly respected elders from South, Central, and North America. Driven by her profound reverence for Indigenous culture and medicine, Vivien's vision expanded with the creation of the Huya Aniwa Foundation and Institute, dedicated to the preservation of sacred land and native traditions. For more information about Aniwa Gathering, June 13-16, go to Aniwagathering.com Email: info@aniwa.com Connect with Rev. Wendy: 

Ann Helmke is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and serves as the faith liaison for the city of San Antonio, Texas. Prior to that she was the director of spiritual services at Haven for Hope, a program that serves homeless people. She has taught theology, has led workshops and retreats, co-founded the interfaith San Antonio Peace Center, and co-authored books. All of her work has focused on social justice through civic engagement. Consistent with that mission, she currently works with San Antonio mayor Ron Nirenberg on Compassionate USA, a campaign designed to promote compassion and community healing. We talked about her metaphor of getting out of the boat and walking on water -- the vital intersection of spirituality and compassionate action in the world.   Meet Rev. Ann Helmke CompassionateUSA.org CharterforCompassion.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Rev. Bill McDonald, a modern-day mystic and spiritual explorer whose life has been marked by extraordinary experiences and an unquenchable thirst for the unknown. Bill's transformative journey commenced with not just one, but three near-death experiences (NDEs) that bestowed upon him a profound connection with the realms beyond the ordinary. Through these glimpses into the ethereal, he gained insights into the intricate tapestry of existence that few have encountered. However, Bill's quest for enlightenment did not end there. Drawn by an invisible thread that tugged at his heart, he embarked on a pilgrimage of a lifetime—an odyssey that led him to the remote cave of Mahavatar Babaji. This legendary Himalayan sage said to be an immortal yogi and the guiding force behind many spiritual adepts, became the focal point of Bill's inner calling. With unswerving determination and the blessings of synchronicity, he traversed treacherous terrains and navigated the labyrinthine path to reach the cave where Mahavatar Babaji was believed to have meditated for centuries. Bill's narrative is a remarkable testament to the intertwining of spiritual resonance and human perseverance. His encounters with near-death realms and his relentless pursuit of the divine led him to the sacred sanctum where time seemed to dissolve. In this convergence of past lives and present purpose, Rev. Bill McDonald not only found solace for his soul but also discovered a new chapter of existence—one that resonates with the timeless wisdom of Mahavatar Babaji and the eternal currents that weave through all of creation. His journey invites us to contemplate the interplay between the tangible and the intangible, and to ponder the eternal question: What lies beyond the boundaries of our mortal perceptions? Connect with Rev. Bill https://revbillmcdonald.com/

In today's special episode, we chat with some of the Board members of the Grief & Happiness Alliance to discuss grief, loss, self-care, the importance of relying on a community when dealing with grief, and to reveal some details of one of the non-profit's big projects for 2023, the Grief & Happiness Handbook. We chat with Rev. Rachel Hollander, President of the Board, Sydney Thiroux, Emily's granddaughter and Treasurer of the Grief & Happiness Alliance, and Rev. Richard Carlini, an End-of-life Care specialist who recently joined the Board and acts as a Business Coach and Consultant. Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about each member's role at the Alliance, their take on grief, the importance of community, and their expectations about the Grief & Happiness Handbook, one of the Alliance's most significant projects for 2023. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Rev. Rachel Hollander and the importance of gratitude (2:30)Sydney Thiroux and some of the Grief & Happiness Alliance's activities (4:30)Meet Rev. Richard Carlini and his invaluable support to the Alliance (7:00)What's the Grief & Happiness Handbook, and why it's different from everything available for grievers (14:00)Self-care is essential in dealing with grief and loss (19:50)Connect with Rev. Rachel Hollander:WebsiteFacebookEmailRachel's Book - From There to Here Rachel's Podcast Connect with Sydney:LinkedInConnect with Rev. Richard Carlini:Unity Center of Davis WebsiteTransform Myself Inc WebsiteUnity Online RadioLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Womanhood is controversial? Or is it? It is properly understood? Most likely not. Has this sector been isolated and discriminated against, definitely. The difficulty has to be addressed but addressed from the standpoint of its origin and creator. Meet Rev. Evelyn Richardson, a minister who is empowering the truth of womanhood through faith and spirituality. Instagram@cvmk_global Instagram@itiswhatitis_show Facebook@evelynrichardson https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cv-k/message

Welcome to Hands on Health, the podcast all about living your healthiest life on the coast. In this episode, hosts Alyssa Evans and Austin Miller talk to Rev. Lori Blake, CMH's full-time chaplain. She discusses what she does as a chaplain, including how she interacts with patients of all faiths. Hands on Health is brought to you by Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon. CMH is an independent, not-for-profit health system that provides comprehensive person-centered care in northwest Oregon. Find us wherever you listen to podcasts, online at columbiamemorial.org, and on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. We hope you'll join us next time for another episode of Hands on Health! Listen on: Anchor Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Overcast CMH news CMH YouTube

Meet Rev. Patrick Friday! Patrick has served churches across Alabama and around the world. He provides teaching, leadership, and guidance for the church as a whole. Patrick is passionate about sharing the Gospel and bringing others to Christ. He is a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College and Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. Currently, Patrick is serving as Lead Pastor at The Church at Cahaba Bend in Birmingham, AL.Patrick and his wife Hannah, a professor of church history, are crazy about their twin boys, Clint and Sam. He loves to play drums and explore God's creation.Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com

Meet Rev. Frances Fayden Rev. Frances Fayden is an Interfaith Minister, Author, Intuitive Energy Coach for Conscious Women Entrepreneurs, and the Magnify Your Miracles podcast host. A master intuitive healer and metaphysical coach, Frances is fluent in the language of the human energy field known as the chakra system and can quickly translate energetic information to help her clients heal & transform.  In 2012, Frances had a profound encounter with Mother Mary, which changed the direction of her life and awakened her life's purpose. She has been channeling messages from Mother Mary ever since.  She loves working with Highly Sensitive Souls who have a big vision and mission yet are seeking validation and personal guidance with their next steps. Frances says, “By incorporating Mother Mary's guidance along with feedback from your own energy field, and then applying the Universal Laws of Manifestation, miracles can occur.”  She is the author of the books Meditation is Friendship with God and How to Recognize God. Her passion is connecting women to the unconditional love of the Divine and then teaching them how to magnify that connection, which is the key to Magnifying Your Miracles.   Oh, my friend, I hope you take the time to listen to this whole conversation as energy is part of everything in your life. And I mean everything. You and I are made up of energy. Our thoughts, actions, feelings, emotions, and beliefs are all made of energy. Manifestation is really the divine process of taking thoughts, emotions, and beliefs (as you know, all energy) and creating a physical, tangible, material experience or reality (all energy).      Trusting Your Energy First and foremost, you need to learn to trust your energy. This is not as easy as it sounds since so many of us are taught to override our feelings and intuition so that we can fit in, please others, or do the ‘right thing.' We learn early on to dismiss the messages from our own energy and body. Being a good steward of your energy and caring for yourself is not ‘woo-woo.' It's practical and can keep you healthy, vibrant, and grounded. It all starts with taking responsibility for your energy and the energy you are bringing into all aspects of your life.      Taking Care of Your Energy Part of taking care of your energy is doing loving things for yourself, especially your body. You'll want to think about how you want to feel. If you're not sure what to do to take care of your energy, start with these three steps: Keep it simple - start with your body and ask yourself the following questions: ‘How does this experience, person, or situation make me feel? Do I feel better or worse? Journal and reflect on what you notice when you ask yourself these questions. Check in with yourself on an ongoing basis and ask yourself, ‘How did that feel?' You'll soon start to notice patterns.      Your Chakras and Your Energy Think of your chakras (in Sanskrit, this is translated as your ‘energy wheels') as little databases. They are always recording information and storing what happened. This database can easily go offline (especially in our western, faced-paced society) when you feel angry, overwhelmed, stressed, or unsafe. One of the best ways to restore your life force energy and chakras is through forgiveness and making sure you feel safe (and be sure to put yourself on the top of the list of people to forgive).      We Could All Lighten Up I don't know about you, but I easily get so serious about life. Rev. Frances talks all about the importance of lightening up. Bring in the element of fun and joy. An example might be pulling oracle cards for the new and full moon. Notice if these activities fill your bucket and nourish you; if so, keep adding energizing and revitalizing practices.      Why Your Energy Matters The bottom line is that you want to make sure your energy rejuvenates you, not depletes you. This means keen attention and presence to how you're feeling. All is in your energy, and you're affected so much more than you might realize. Be sure to work on your level of presence and mindful awareness so you can begin to tune in and notice your energy and how to keep it healthy and clear.    One of my favorite takeaways: Our spiritual path is learning how to honor our energy. If you take care of your energy, your energy will take care of you.    To learn more about Rev. Frances Fayden and her ‘Ask Your Energy' coaching and support, visit https://francesfayden.com/work-with-me/.           Looking To Help Others Know Who They Are and Design Their Best Life? If you are feeling a strong urge to help other big-hearted empaths get unstuck and design their best life, you've got to check out my Life Designer Coach Academy. This world-class four-month virtual live coach certification program will give you proven tools, techniques, practices, and methodology to be a powerful coach. This coaching program is for aspiring and current coaches looking to fill in the missing pieces and gain confidence and mastery both in the coaching core competencies and the integrative health modalities from a mind-body science, positive psychology, and healing arts perspective. To learn more, go to lifedesignercoachacademy.com. Sacred Connection As always, this community is a sacred, safe place built on love and acceptance. It was created to help you evolve and expand into your highest self. Please share your wisdom, comments, and thoughts. I love hearing from you and learning how you are being your truest, you-est you. Please join us in our Facebook group: The You-est You® Podcast Community. Join host Julie Reisler, author and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how to tap into your best self and become your You-est You® to achieve inner peace, happiness, and success at a deeper level! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life. Julie also shares a-ha moments that have shaped her life and career and discusses key concepts from her book Get a PhD in YOU Here's to your being your you-est you! Enjoying the show? For iTunes listeners, get automatic downloads and share the love by subscribing, rating & reviewing here!   *Share what you are struggling with or looking to transform with Julie at team@juliereisler.com. 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Meet Rev. Kari Caldwell, High Priestess and Spiritual Mentor committed to evolving the world's happiness by helping people come to know themselves through divine love. A Mom, Wife, Author, and active spiritual community leader, Kari's roots originally were in corporate, construction and real estate where she learned to be an advocate for radical self-worth through the process of soul evolution. Kari now inspires people to think, act, and choose from their soul so they may intuitively create the impossible and live the life they're destined to live. Kari is the Founder of two programs, Living Beyond the Veil & Priestess, which both set the standard for Spiritual Mystery School Training and Divine Feminine Studies. Rev. Kari, High Priestess of Metatron inspires people to unleash their spiritual genius by simplifying modern and mystery teachings into practical strategies for multidimensional mastery in everyday life.   We speak about balancing work, life, family, our divine dharmic path, and how we found the courage to step into our spiritual work when it was viewed as taboo.     May your hearts be inspired as Kari shares her wisdom + be sure to listen until the end where she so generously takes us on a healing journey to align with your life's path. I know you will love her as much as I do! CONNECT WITH KARI Website: Http://themetatroncode.com IG @rev_kari   CONNECT WITH JANET: *Register for the FREE MANIFESTING MASTERCLASS - Dec 20th at 7pm est - http://www.janetnamaste.com JOIN THE SOUL STAR MEMBERSHIP: https://www.janetnamaste.com/soulstar  (use code JNPOD for 10% off) IG - https://www.instagram.com/janet.namaste/  + https://www.instagram.com/rawrealtalks_/  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/JanetNamaste Support the show: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheNamasteLoveShoppe

Rev. Hillary Taylor is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church, with orders in the Mountain Sky Conference (Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming). A graduate of Furman University and Candler School of Theology, presently serves as the Interim Executive Director for South Carolinians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (SCADP). When she is not thinking about restorative justice, conflict transformation, and fresh expressions of ministry for the local church, she loves running with her dog (Lola), watching Netflix with her cat (Connor), and experiencing the outdoors any way she can. WARNING:  For those listeners who may be traumatized by a coming out story that includes hunting, please fast forward through that section. Connect with Rev. Hillary www.scadp.org Check out her Newsletter  

Susan welcomes Rev. Amirah Hall to today's episode. Rev. Amirah M.Msc. blends “sacred with spirituality” and has been on a four-decade journey of exploring secrets to manifesting and healing. She is a gifted clairvoyant, spirit medium, channel, and quantum healing pioneer. Amirah's spiritual awakening was triggered after her father's divorce, life-threatening autoimmune disease, and death, all within a six-month period. It was further amplified with a near-death experience while traveling in Egypt when her gifts of psychic vision, channeling, and mediumship opened up. Amirah has a reputation for being a world-class psychic, mystic, and mentor with the honor of working with an international client list including Dubai Royals. She's the author of six books, including Manifesting Miracles 101, LOVE UP Your Life, and The Essential Guide To Spiritual Awakening.   Key Takeaways: Rev. Amirah talks about what she calls “living a life of grief.” Rev. Amirah received a terrible diagnosis, where no hope was given to her by doctors which forced her into a journey seeking alternative solutions. Rev Amirah realized something was missing in her life that triggered the beginning of her spiritual path. Rev Amirah wanted to understand grief from an energetic point of view. Susan and Rev. Amirah talked about their experiences accompanying loved ones about to pass away. Rev. Amirah shares her near-death experience in Egypt. Your emotions are the only ones you need to learn how to manage and master. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. You can get comfortable with your dysfunction; awakening requires connecting with your emotions and learning to release them. Rev. Amirah talks about how she found her purpose in helping others but mainly in being in alignment with herself. Rev. Amirah provides tools for people to find their answers: First, learn how to ground and let go of what you are holding on to.   Resources Tendrilsofgrief.com Email Susan: susan@tendrilsofgrief.com   Meet Rev. Amirah Hall Visit Amirahhall.com Follow Amirah on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.

​Rev. Christopher Carter, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of theology and religious studies at University of San Diego who studies the intersection of Christianity, food and racial justice. In this conversation we discuss how he carved out such a unique career for himself, Black veganism and why he doesn't eat animal products, and how you can create a diet that reflects your own values.

Can you integrate meditation into body movement? How do you maintain a calm, centered mind in everyday life? MEET Rev. Won Gong Rev. WonGong (affectionately known as Rev. Wow!) is a lifetime dedicated dharma teacher. A pioneering Won Buddhist priest, she has established temples in Chapel Hill and Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a guest lecturer at schools, colleges, and meditation centers, teaching Buddhist philosophy and meditation to people of all ages and backgrounds.  Rev. Wow! leads workshops, retreats, youth dharma camps, and cultural enrichment programs. She integrates creative forms of meditation with body movement, vocal Qigong, breathing techniques, guided meditation, and laughter. She is active in the international interfaith community and is a leading Korean-to-English translator of dharma teachings, serving as a spiritual bridge between East and West.  Rev. Wow! is a master of integrating Buddhist concepts in daily practice. Her kind, compassionate, and wise nature makes her an effective teacher and a valued life counselor. She loves gardening and singing. In 2018, she released a CD, Chants of Samadhi for Daily Practice. In 2020, she released her second CD, Chants for Healing.  Find out more athttps://subtleyoga.com/ ( )http://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/ (Won Buddhism of North Carolina) and connect with Won onhttps://www.facebook.com/ThePrimedPractice/ ( )https://youtu.be/B9nZmAVV6Vc (YouTube) and http://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/heart-of-practice (Podcast). IN THIS PODCAST:What is a Dharma teacher? 3:00 Timeless, Placeless Meditation 6:09 Centering your mind & being present 12:00 What is walking meditation? 13:45 What is a Dharma Teacher?What does Dharma mean? What makes a Dharma teacher a unique spiritual guide Understanding Dharma wisdom from Won Buddism tradition Timeless, Placeless MeditationMeditation at rest vs. meditation in motion Integrating meditation into daily life and movement Engaging with tasks mindfully and appropriately Centering Your Mind & Being PresentUsing our “planning,” mind Applying our meditative practices to focus on one thing at a time What Is Walking Meditation?How to get started with walking meditation Centering our energy and connecting with the earth Techniques for walking meditation Connect With MeInstagramhttps://my.captivate.fm/@holisticcounselingpodcast ( @holisticcounselingpodcast) https://www.facebook.com/holisticcounselingpodcast/ (Facebook) Join the privatehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/227234677747980 ( Facebook group) Sign up for my free email course:https://my.captivate.fm/www.holisticcounselingpodcast.com ( www.holisticcounselingpodcast.com) Rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-holistic-counseling-podcast/id1560859961 ( Apple Podcasts),https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-holistic-counseling-podcast ( Stitcher),https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/The-Holistic-Counseling-Podcast-p1420697/ ( TuneIn),https://open.spotify.com/show/3hEmF2DyEKm49I2tqXDX0k?si=Xlq6uvasQb2MWVfvUbfBvQ&nd=1 ( Spotify), andhttps://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vaG9saXN0aWMtY291bnNlbGluZy8 ( Google Podcasts). Resources Mentioned And Useful Links:-Find out more about Won onhttps://subtleyoga.com/ ( )http://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/ (Won Buddhism of North Carolina) and connect with Won onhttps://www.facebook.com/ThePrimedPractice/ ( )https://youtu.be/B9nZmAVV6Vc (YouTube) and http://www.wonbuddhismnc.org/heart-of-practice (Podcast).

Meet Rev. Charles DiRico, pastor of Thrift UMC in Charlotte, NC, which has been home of several different Fresh Expressions. Patrick and Charles have a conversation on the importance of listening to your context and how you might do that, no matter where you are.

Rev. Wendy Hamilton stops by the show to talk about why she is running to be Washington D.C.'s Congressional Delegate.   Rev. Wendy is an ordained minister, social justice advocate, and mother of one, who currently resides in Washington, DC. She is originally from a small town in southern Ohio (Portsmouth).   Rev. Wendy proudly received her Bachelor's Degree from Howard University (B.S. Human Development, in 1991) and her Master's Degree from Howard University School of Divinity ( M.A. Religious Studies, 2006.) She credits her educational experiences and single motherhood as being two of the most transformative of her life.   Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.  @pagitt   Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about running for congress as a Progressive Republican in Arkansas here: Running For Our Lives  @RobbRyerse   The Common Good Podcast is produced and edited by Daniel Deitrich. @danieldeitrich Our theme music is composed by Ben Grace. @bengracemusic   votecommongood.com votecommongood.com/podcast facebook.com/votecommongood twitter.com/votecommon  

When push comes to shove, what really matters most to you in this life?  That may be the most important question any of us can ask ourselves. And getting the answer right may be more important than almost anything else on this side of the grave.  My guest on this episode shares a perspective on what matters most that she's acquired from almost two decades on the front lines of end-of-life care. I think ALL of us need to hear what she has to say so we can evaluate and calibrate our priorities before the grim reaper comes a'calling.  Fair warning: My guest's message to us is delivered in the context of stories from her experiences serving those who are dying. Some of her stories are inherently heartwarming, but one story in particular is harder to hear. I think BOTH kinds of stories are invaluable in their ability to help us truly and courageously confront our own Mortality so that we're motivated to live with guts, gusto, and abandon right NOW. So that we don't keep putting off the things that matter most until the ever-elusive "tomorrow."  I personally hope that you'll tune into the full episode. This conversation impacted me deeply. But I wanted you to know in advance what to expect so you can make your own decision.    Meet Rev. Dr. Nicole McDonald The Reverend Dr. Nicole McDonald is a native of Hampton, VA, and she's by far the most highly-educated guest I've ever had on this show. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a Master of Divinity degree, a Master of Science in Patient Counseling, and a Doctor of Ministry degree. Currently, Nicole is a PhD student in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric. And somehow, in the midst of all of that academic work, Nicole was also able to serve as a hospice chaplain for 13 years--providing emotional and spiritual support to patients living with terminal illnesses. Today, she serves as a Bereavement Coordinator & Chaplain for Sentara Hospice in Newport News, VA.  Nicole's degrees and experience certainly lend her a certain kind of credibility right out of the gate. But behind all of the impressive academic accomplishments and professional experience is a woman deeply interested in the human condition, in what it truly means to live and die well, in helping the dying transition well, and a woman deeply committed to not only imparting what she's learned to others but embodying it in her own life, too. And I think you'll agree that, in the final analysis, those qualities are a form of credibility that rival any other.    Highlights From This Episode We hit on a lot of big topics in a relatively short conversation, including: The intrinsic value of every human life The surprising reality of how many “religious” people relate to Death The difference between a “good death” and a “bad death” You hardwired relationship between how we live and how we die How to be honest with ourselves about our health The importance of life insurance And what matters most in this life, in the final analysis: our relationships. According to Nicole, “Your relationships are your biggest asset, so treat them as such.”   Making the Most of What Matters Most "Your relationships are your biggest asset, so treat them as such." That's how Nicole summed up the one thing that she hopes we take away from her Story and her experience. Our relationships are the most important thing in life and the only thing left when we die. You can envision your relationships as a series of concentric circles. Think of it as your Relationship Radar screen. At the very center is you. Circles closer to the center represent relationships that are more important to you, and circles farther from the center represent relationships that are less important to you, relatively speaking. Plot the initials of the person with whom you have your most important relationship on the first circle. For some of you, that will be a spouse or partner or maybe your closest friend. For others of you, that might be a parent or child. Whoever it is, though, force yourself to pick just one relationship for that first circle. Then, plot more initials on the other circles moving outward from the center, from more to less importance, relatively speaking.  Next, consider the condition of the relationship that occupies the first circle on your Relationship Radar Screen. What shape is it in? Where is it thriving? Where is it languishing? And what can you do about it? Give this relationship absolute top priority in terms of how you focus your time, energy, and attention. Continue your evaluation of the relationships in each circle moving outward from there. What condition are they in, and what time, energy, and attention are you willing and able to give to those relationships?  When it's our turn to die, it will be abundantly clear how well we tended to our most important relationships. We can't cram for that exam. We reap then what we're sowing today.  Your relationships are your biggest asset. Are you treating them as such? Remember, you ARE going to die. But you're not dead yet. So get after it!   I'd Love to Know… How did this episode impact your perspective on your relationships? Message me on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn @AndrewPettyCoach, or email me at andrew@digdeepwinbig.com.    Connect with Nicole: Email    Follow Andrew Petty is Dying & Leave a Review Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher   If You Liked This Episode, I Think You'll Like These, Too Ep. 011 | Embracing Mystery, When to Call It a Day, and What Matters Most: Lessons from an Astonishing Life-After-Death Story Ep. 031 | How's the Conversation Going? Improving Your Most Important Relationships One Conversation at a Time

Our conversation today centers on the humility it takes to actually listen to a different perspective than your own. Maybe listening with an open mind is something we can practice. Rev. Terrance Thomas believes that God is on the side of the oppressed – those that experience injustice because of race, gender, or sexual orientation. Ultimately, though, he believes the pattern he’s seen in the scriptures: that God will step in to help/heal/bless AFTER we’ve gotten up ourselves. So, that’s what he encourages us to do first.  Then there's the practice of Black joy and Hope as resistance. The whole idea of oppression is to keep people down. So when people continue to shine and live fully, it is an act of resistance to find happiness and comfort despite tribulations. Meet Rev. Terrance Thomas  The Reverend Terrance L. Thomas is an Itinerant Elder with the African Methodist Church and Senior Pastor of Bethel AME Church in Champaign, IL. In addition to his pastor role, he has worked as a hospital chaplain with Advocate Aurora and Carle Health. He sits on several community boards including Champaign Country Christian Health Center, CU Trauma and Resiliency, and HV Neighborhood Transformation. He is also the Executive Director of the Bridgewater-Sullivan Community Life Center. A dedicated liberation theologian and unapologetic Black Nationalist, Rev. Thomas received his undergraduate degree in Inner City Studies with a minor in Sociology from Northeastern Illinois University and a Masters of Divinity from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.  In his spare time, Rev. Thomas enjoys theater, jazz, the sultry soul of 70's music, video games, political discourse with a sip of whiskey, baseball, professional wrestling, and community service projects. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc; a proud father to five beautiful children; and he loves to quote Zora Neale Hurston when she says, “If you ain't got it, you can't show it. If you do got it, you can't hide it.” Find Rev. Thomas on Facebook. Resources We Mention Why We Can't Wait by Dr. Martin Luther King The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James Cone God of the Oppressed by James Cone Our Lives Matter: A Womanist Queer Theology by Pamela Lightsey The African Methodist Episcopal Church: A History by Rev. Dr. Dennis C. Dickerson Katie's Canon: Womanism and the Soul of the Black Community by Rev. Dr. Katie Cannon

Today on Mantz & Mitchell, Gary and Suzanne introduce you to Rev. Mary Torrey. Her spirituality is wide-ranging, from experience with contacting the Spirit World to knowledge of Natural Law. Is a miracle actually a suspension of universal order or a remarkable manifestation of it?

Today on Mantz & Mitchell, Gary and Suzanne introduce you to Rev. Mary Torrey. Her spirituality is wide-ranging, from experience with contacting the Spirit World to knowledge of Natural Law. Is a miracle actually a suspension of universal order or a remarkable manifestation of it?

In this podcast (from a video) I share a little bit about my most recent publication that you can order. I also review a series on prophecy that I recently completed. All of that information will be included in the vlog. YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/o-KbHWZn2Ro Prophecy Article: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/jaredingle/2021/07/new-publication-vlog-series-review/ Meet Rev. Jared Ingle I've been in ministry since 1993. I've logged countless hours counseling in college and counseling settings, and I offer online counseling for clients in the state of Michigan. I've consulted with ministers from the local level to world movements. I've taught as adjunct college faculty. I write for a big house and various venues. I hope my materials (formal or informal) will be of service to you, and also will be empowering as you serve others. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/jaredingle/meet-jared/

Meet Rev. Dr. George Mason — 2020 Abner V. McCall Religious Liberty Honoree Dr. George A. Mason has been senior pastor at Wilshire Baptist Church since August 1989. His three decades as pastor follow a pattern of defending religious liberty and making change in an ever-changing world. You can nominate someone like George today for a future Hall of Fame Award at baylorline.com/nominate

An informal look at the ways we all traverse with an illustration from the afternoon jog and the Lord's Prayer | Matthew 6.9-13 Video | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVcaHqEnCTI Article | https://www.patheos.com/blogs/jaredingle/2021/07/and-lead-us-along-the-right-road-today/ Meet Rev. Jared Ingle I've been in ministry since 1993. I've logged countless hours counseling in college and counseling settings, and I offer online counseling for clients in the state of Michigan. I've consulted with ministers from the local level to world movements. I've taught as adjunct college faculty. I write for a big house and various venues. I hope my materials (formal or informal) will be of service to you, and also will be empowering as you serve others.

Meet Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen. She is the executive director for Parity, a New York-based national nonprofit that works at the intersection of faith and LGBTQ+ concerns. She’s also the director of Blessed by Difference, a project that seeks to promote curious and collaborative bridging across the LGBTQ+ and faith divide. A longtime holy warrior against homelessness, Rev. Edmonds-Allen has served in many pastoral capacities, including church planting, parish ministry and chaplaincy. She is married, has four children, and is a passionate skier and outdoor enthusiast.   She has paid a price for her controversial stances on LGBTQ+ issues, even losing her place in one seminary because of it, but Rev. Edmonds-Allen still tries to bring people together through what she calls “holy dialogue.” It’s the “curious and collaborative bridging” in which she helps the LGBTQ+ community find and build relationships with the faith community, based on common ground. “I’m seeing God at work in it,” she says. “Everyone’s a winner when people come together and share core to core.”   Through her Good Samaritan-type efforts, members of the LGBTQ+ community are rediscovering their place in the church. Strangely enough, the COVID pandemic has helped. With people forced to quarantine and shelter in place because of the virus, many now interact with their churches online. What physically closed doors worldwide has figuratively opened doors previously shut to LGBTQ+ community members.   “Some LGBT people feel really worried about walking through the doorway into a church,” she says. “But with now all these online services available and churches advertising what they offer in terms of services, LGBT people are now able to explore different faith settings and worship services and to find something that works for them.”

Meet Rev. Canon Jaime Edwards-Acton and Father Francisco Garcia in this introduction to their resonant weekly dialogue celebrating liberation in Christian scripture.

Meet Rev. Justin Bolger, O.P. and Rev. Peter Gautsch, O.P. — friars, chaplains, bluegrass artists. They're members of the Hillbilly Thomists, a bluegrass band of Dominican friars that just dropped its second album on the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas. Hear from Father Justin and Father Peter, learn about bluegrass history, and listen to selections from the new album, “Living For the Other Side,” in this special, musical episode of Providence College Podcast. Pairs well with bourbon.To buy or stream “Living For the Other Side,” visit the Hillbilly Thomists' website.Subscribe to the Providence College Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Play, and YouTube.  Visit Providence College on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and LinkedIn. 

Meet Rev. Troy Tysdal, CLB Director of Communications & Prayer and Editor-in-Chief of Faith & Fellowship Magazine. Hear his story as he shares leadership insights he's learned along the way.

So how did French Mennonites, atheist academics and Yale Divinity School help a region of Southwest Georgia rebound from a spate of natural disasters? Rev. Deb Tregaskis has a remarkable story about how she came to find her calling in the ministry and how that, in turn, has ultimately led her to serve in a very delicate role as the Presbytery Executive over a mostly rural swath of Georgia.

Brother Mark's message is timely. Through the stories of St Francis of Assisi and St Clare, he engages us in a timeless message that our world is Holistic. We are a part of this world, interrelated to all species and a part of the organism we call home.

Sunday at Christ Community Church (PCA) in Simpsonville, SC

Why does God often seem hidden? Or come as a stranger? Or not make himself easily known? In this sermon series, "Finding God in Unexpected Places", based on Krish Kandiah's book, "God is Stranger", discover God in the "strange" and less familiar stories in the Bible. This episode is from the podcast, Anchored in Christ, coming to you from Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, MA. Meet Rev. Dr. Sara Singleton, the pastor at Old South Presbyterian Church, interviewed by Deborah Owen. Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome!

What's your idea about heaven? FInd out what's real, in this podcast. https://www.oldsouthnbpt.org/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... This video is from the podcast, Anchored in Christ, coming to you from Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, MA. Meet Rev. Dr. Sara Singleton, the pastor at Old South Presbyterian Church, interviewed by Deborah Owen. Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome!

This audio is from the podcast, Anchored in Christ, coming to you from Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, MA. Meet Rev. Dr. Sara Singleton, the pastor at Old South Presbyterian Church, interviewed by Deborah Owen. You hear the saying, "You can't take it with you!" What if you can? Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome!

This audio is from the podcast, Anchored in Christ, coming to you from Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, MA. Meet Rev. Dr. Sara Singleton, the pastor at Old South Presbyterian Church, interviewed by Deborah Owen. On Easter morning, we discover that we don't have to be enslaved to anyone or anything, if we are set free in Christ. Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome!

This audio is from the podcast, Anchored in Christ, coming to you from Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, MA. Meet Rev. Dr. Sara Singleton, the pastor at Old South Presbyterian Church, interviewed by Deborah Owen. When God seems distant, unavailable... it's the dark night of the soul What did Jesus do when he had his own dark night of the soul? Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome!

This audio is from the podcast, Anchored in Christ, coming to you from Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, MA. Is there a difference between happiness and contentment? How do you have a contented soul? What does that mean? Meet Rev. Dr. Sara Singleton, the pastor at Old South Presbyterian Church, interviewed by Deborah Owen. This sermon is by Rev. Dr. Lawrence Jones. Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome!

This audio is from the podcast, Anchored in Christ, coming to you from Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, MA. Are you neglecting your soul? Why does it matter? Meet Rev. Dr. Sara Singleton, the pastor at Old South Presbyterian Church, interviewed by Deborah Owen. This sermon, written by Pastor Sara, is read by Rev. Dr. Jim Singleton. Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome!

Meet Rev. Adam Young '06, a competitor on the current season of “Worst Cooks in America” on the Food Network. Father Adam, the pastor of St. Paul's Church in Cranston, R.I., jokes that God must forsake him in the kitchen, because he's so bad at cooking. Learn how he will use the $25,000 prize if he wins and how food factors into the Church's ministry.

This audio is from the podcast, Anchored in Christ, coming to you from Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, MA. The world is a challenging place. How can you still have rock-solid confidence? Meet Rev. Dr. Sara Singleton, the pastor at Old South Presbyterian Church, interviewed by Deborah Owen. Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome!

This video is from the podcast, Anchored in Christ, coming to you from Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, MA. Meet Rev. Dr. Sara Singleton, the pastor at Old South Presbyterian Church, interviewed by Deborah Owen. What is a "stuck" soul? How can your soul be restored? Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome!

This audio is from the podcast, Anchored in Christ, coming to you from Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, MA. How do you have a restful soul in a world that seems so frantic? Meet Rev. Dr. Sara Singleton, the pastor at Old South Presbyterian Church, interviewed by Deborah Owen. Then we hear the sermon from Rev. Dr. Tim Dolan, guest preacher for this day. Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome! interviewed by Deborah Owen. Discover what your "soul" is and why it's important to you both here and now, and in your everlasting future. Old South was founded in 1756 as a home base for itinerant power preacher, George Whitefield (who preached to as many as 25,000 people on Boston Common). But it's not a museum; it's a living church with vibrant membership, as you'll discover when you listen to these sermons. If you are ever near Newburyport, Mass. on a Sunday morning, please join us for worship. Come as you are; all are welcome!

What's going on with young people these days? Some are learning how to be good stewards of life at The Launching Pad, a unique young adult church and center in Berkeley, California, now opening centers in Utah,  Ashland, Oregon, and another in California. Meet Rev. Linda Reppond and Religious Science Practitioner Elisha Christoper Hayden, both with Centers for Spiritual Living, as they describe what it's like to be in the presence of forward-thinking and enlightened youth.  

Tune in for our "Sistergirlfriend Spotlight" in celebration of Women's History Month. My first guest is Rev. Maxine Thompson M.Div, the Director of Protocol at Greater Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL. Rev. Thompson received her Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Spelman College and was among the first group of seven inductees in the "Divine Legacy of Women in Ministry" . Her true passion lies in raising the consciousnes level of humankind. Our second segment features Paulette Harper, the author of "That Was Then This Is Now This Broken Vessel Restored". A heart-wrenching account of one woman's true story of determination, loss and triumph. In her book, she outlines how a heart attitude of surrender allows God to use a broken vessel for His ultimate plans of Glory. http://www.bvministry.org. Our last segment features Kelley D.H. Sawyer, a singer, songwriter, author, and minister who resides in Pennsylvania. She is the conference host for "Another Generation of Me Conference" being held June 12th - June 14th at the Sand Cove Retreat/Conference Center. This retreat is a weekend long conference filled with teaching, training, and practical exercises to help mothers and daughters to reconnect at the most basic levels. Tune in to hear more!

Our first segment will feature local Richmond author, Rev. Gwen Hedgepeth. She started writing 4 years ago with her first book, God's Calling which is a collection of 80 powerfully and inspiring poems. She will join the show to talk about her latest book projects; God's Calling, Disciple's Guide and Nation At Risk. Visit her online at www.GwenHedgepeth.com. Our second segment will spotlight a local Richmond artist, Susan Owen. When Susan's music ministry began years ago, it started with a simple vision to offer her service to the Lord with a song. That was the beginning of the journey...Now as she looks back over the ten years that have since passed, she finds herself ever thankful to God for each step along the way...for entrusting her with the lyrics and melodies.Susan began to carry a burden on her heart for the Sudanese people, the Lord provided a purpose for the songs...a vision and a mission...and a calling upon her life. Your purchase of Susan's CDs helps sponsor work being done in Sudan through Samaritan's Purse. She has just released her latest project called "The Lost Sessions". Visit Susan online at www.SusanOwen.net. Tune in to hear more from Susan! Our final guest is Debbie with Debbie's Sweet Treats of Brooklyn, New York - dsweettreats08@yahoo.com. Tune in to hear about her famous sweet potatoe muffins!

Meet Dr. Pamela Foster, Author of "Is there a balm in Black America?" Dr. Foster challenges the African American community to begin to become more knowledgeable and more empowered to end HIV/AIDS in their communities! Meet Rev. Doreen Cephas and Bride of Christ, INC, a non-profit 501 c 3 entity dedicated to providing temporary safe havens for abused and battered women and their children.