Podcast appearances and mentions of melissa greene

Singer / songwriter Melissa Greene shares the evolution of her career and faith. She opens up about her time in the Grammy nominated gospel group Avalon and how she left organized religion all together.Connect with Melissa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagreeneConnect with JATW:Website: www.jonahandthewhale.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonahandthewhalepodcast/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melissa is the morning host/producer at KBAQ 89.5 FM in Phoenix Arizona. KBach is the local "classical" station in the Phoenix metro area. Elias and Mike have a wonderful conversation discussing the role of radio in classical music as well as Melissa's history in radio. It was a delight having her on And If Love Remains. You can find her on Instagram: @melissagreene_voices Melissa Greene Melissa got her start in radio while studying music education and classical guitar at the University of Omaha, Nebraska. She began hosting in her hometown of Omaha as an intern, and eventually worked her way up to music director and afternoon host. Most recently, Melissa worked for American Public Media as a national host and as producer of a podcast for kids. Melissa's first musical loves were Julie Andrews and Paul Simon. She's really interested in continuing to learn how music can help us live fuller and more fruitful lives of purpose. She loves singing, writing, practicing Pilates in her free time, and finding new stand-up comedians to make her laugh.

The phrase “Inner child work” is quite popular these days—there are a lot of people out in the ether speaking about this work and the depths of healing that come from it. But, if you're wondering what the heck inner child work is and why we can't stop talking about it, I'm excited to introduce you to my guest on this week's episode—my friend and my mentor, Melissa Greene. Melissa is a psychotherapist based in Nashville, TN and she is sharing her wisdom surrounding inner child work. In this episode, Melissa and I are sharing into our stories of inner child work and giving insight into how to begin this journey of being present with and healing your inner child. Connect with Melissa here: www.mdgreenecounseling.com Don't forget to subscribe to Be the Scandal to join the sacred rebellion of being your authentic self! Links: Instagram: @dani.hickman Website: www.thesacredrebelcollective.com

I am joined by Melissa Greene (who you may know from Avalon back in the day) to talk about loving and leaving church, breaking up with Jesus, finding God after Christianity, and how to love the world. This is one of my favorite conversations I've had yet, and I think you'll love it too.

Together with American Songwriter and Sean Ulbs of The Eiffels, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ty Herndon over Zoom video! GRAMMY® nominated and Dove Award winning recording artist Ty Herndon released his new single, Orphans of God, a duet with Emmy and Tony award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth, featuring award winning pianist and composer Paul Cardall on piano.  The single will be featured on Herndon’s upcoming Christmas album, Regifted, set for release on Friday, November 27. via BFD/The Orchard.“I’ve been wanting to record Orphans of God for quite some time, and I’m so honored and humbled that it came together with my friends Kristin Chenoweth and Paul Cardall during this very difficult time in the life of our nation. It’s more important now than it has ever been before to remember that we are all created equally and that God loves us all just the same. I hope this song can be a beacon of hope to anyone who’s feeling lost, overwhelmed, or suffering in any way,” said Herndon.“To sing with Ty Herndon was a dream. But to sing a song with lyrics that we both believe was so special. I hope as you listen to the song you hear the words and they speak to your heart,” said Chenoweth.“Ever since receiving a donor heart, it’s been my life’s work to use music to help heal the hearts of others, which is why I’m excited to join with my friends Ty Herndon and Kristin Chenoweth in echoing an important message through this song — a truth that there are no orphans of God. Everyone is welcome to my table and as a Christian, I believe to suggest otherwise undervalues God’s sacrifice,” said Cardall.Orphans of God was written by Joel Lindsey and Twila LaBar and originally recorded by contemporary Christian group Avalon. Former Avalon band members Melissa Greene and Michael Passons provide backing vocals on the updated track.“When we were writing Orphans of God, we talked about the fact that many experience the painful sting of rejection and feel as if they don’t belong,” said LaBar.“To say that there are no orphans of God is our way pf saying that everyone is loved, seen, and remembered,” said Lindsey.Orphans of God will lead the track list for Herndon’s upcoming Christmas Album, entitled Regifted. In addition to the new single, the album features a curated selection of Herndon’s favorite tracks from his holiday catalogue.“It’s been a tough year for so many of us, and I wanted to give my fans a little something special to cheer up this season,” said Herndon, who is currently in the studio preparing an album of all new material for a 2021 release, his first since 2016’s House On Fire.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod  #foryou #foryoupage #stayhome #togetherathome #zoom #aspn #americansongwriter #americansongwriterpodcastnetworkListen & Subscribe to BiBFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! 

Melissa Greene believes in the power of writing as a way to heal! Sometimes a seemingly silly prompt of: "Tell me your deepest feelings about Jello" can create quite the opportunity to dig deep and find out more below the surface of the everyday. We talked about Her work with many different populations such as the Terminally Ill, to Teenagers, to Adults who find their childlike joy by coming back to something that they put down as children. Melissa, herself has such an interesting backstory, which influenced her to move into a very different avenue of life. I hope you enjoy listening in on our conversation!Write From The Heart's Website: https://www.writefromtheheart.usReach Melissa Via Phone: (717) 393-4713STAY TUNED FOR NATURAL BEING WELLNESS'S VIRTUAL ONLINE YOGA & MEDITATION CHANNEL, CURRENTLY BEING CREATED AND SET TO RELEASE IN JANUARY 2021!Wellness Inquiries to work with Jordan Leigh directly: hello@jordanleigh.com DoTerra Essential Oils can be purchased at: https://www.doterra.com/US/en/site/nbwLink to our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/NaturalBeingWellness/

In today’s episode we talk with Melissa Greene, artist, MDiv and founder of Nashville’s Imaginarium, about what it looks like to be open to an evolving theology, when to ask questions, and when to burn bridges.

Melissa Greene, Co-Founder of Imaginarium, joins me to discuss her faith journey and the importance of embracing the discomfort of uncertainty. To learn more about Melissa, check out the links below: Imaginarium: https://www.imaginarium.life/ (https://www.imaginarium.life/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.greene.3998 (https://www.facebook.com/melissa.greene.3998) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissagreene/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/melissagreene/?hl=en) Support this podcast

Have you ever changed a strongly held value or belief system? Or, have you ever changed your mind on something you’ve always believed to be true? For today’s guest, Melissa Greene, she has done that many times over. And Melissa credits her constant growth and evolution to her willingness to be curious and gain a deeper understanding about the world around her. But, Melissa wasn’t always this way. She grew up in a conservative, evangelical household in Florida. She believed that her upbringing as a Southern Baptist was the “right” way of doing life and believing in God. But as she gained exposure to other thinking and ideas, her worldview and beliefs changed too.  Melissa started her career as a Christian music artist and for seven years, she sang as part of the contemporary Christian music group, Avalon. She then went on to pastor a church in Nashville that was widely publicized for its decision to become an LGBTQ-affirming congregation. And now she leads Imaginarium, a non-religious space that makes room for all of humanity and spiritual journeys.   My conversation with Melissa took place four weeks ago. It was in the wake of the news about Ahmad Arbery and Breonna Taylor. We couldn’t have known when we recorded this that George Floyd’s horrific murder would follow a couple of weeks later.  During our conversation, we spent a good deal of time talking about racial injustice and finding the courage to speak up, which is more important than ever. If you’re someone who is struggling to understand or is looking for ways to help, I really hope you’ll take the time to listen. Melissa offers some great perspective and wisdom that I think you’ll find valuable. I could have easily talked to Melissa for hours. I learned so much from our conversation and I just know you will as well. Connect with Melissa Greene & Her Work To learn more about Melissa’s work, check out the Imaginarium website. You can also become part of the Imaginarium Facebook community here. Melissa’s personal website is in progress, but here’s where you can find it once it’s live. Here’s the Time article we mentioned about Melissa’s church becoming LGBTQ inclusive. Here are the ways you can follow Melissa social media: Follow Melissa on Instagram Follow Melissa on Facebook Follow Melissa on Twitter Here are the ways to connect with Imaginarium: Follow on Instagram  Follow on Facebook Follow on Twitter SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK Enjoying the show? Share your feedback by leaving a five-star review on iTunes. Your feedback helps others discover the show. Plus, I’ll give you a shout out on an upcoming episode! CONNECT WITH THE SHOW You’re invited to join the brand new Make it Brave Community on Facebook to get support and encouragement as you work to live a braver life. I hope you’ll join us there! Don’t forget to follow the show on Instagram or Facebook to get updates about the show and more inspiration to help you Make it Brave through the week. I love connecting with listeners. Drop by and say hello! Thanks for listening! And just remember, whatever you do today, don’t forget to make it brave!

"When I let go of my certainty, I thought I would also let go of peace and yet surprisingly, that’s where I found it."What would it look like for you to let go of your certainty?//Hello darkness, my old friendI've come to talk with you againBecause a vision softly creepingLeft its seeds while I was sleepingAnd the vision that was planted in my brainStill remainsWithin the sound of silenceIn restless dreams I walked aloneNarrow streets of cobblestone'Neath the halo of a street lampI turned my collar to the cold and dampWhen my eyes were stabbed By the flash of a neon lightThat split the nightAnd touched the sound of silenceAnd in the naked light I sawTen thousand people, maybe morePeople talking without speakingPeople hearing without listeningPeople writing songs that voices never shareAnd no one daredDisturb the sound of silence"Fools," said I, "You do not knowSilence, like a cancer, growsHear my words that I might teach youTake my arms that I might reach you"But my words, like silent raindrops fellAnd echoed in the wells, of silenceAnd the people bowed and prayedTo the neon god they madeAnd the sign flashed out its warningIn the words that it was formingAnd the sign said, "The words of the prophets Are written on the subway wallsAnd tenement halls"And whispered in the sounds of silence//This episode was written and recorded by Melissa Greene. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Button Mushrooms, B7 Bomber, and Cold Feet by Podington Bear.The Sound of Silence was written by Paul Simon in 1963-64 and recorded by Simon & Garfunkel in March 1964 at Columbia Studios in New York City for inclusion on their debut album, Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.. Ironically, the album was a commercial failure and led to the group disbanding but after the song hit No. 1 on January 1, 1966 the iconic duo reunited and recorded their second album, Sounds of Silence.Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all five seasons of Be Still and Go.Visit www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice.Melissa Greene is a speaker, singer, curator, pastor, and writer. Visit www.MelissaGreene.net to find out more or follow her on twitter at www.twitter.com/MelissaGreene/.This season of Be Still and Go is supported in part by Convergence as they help share each episode with their community. (You should do the same!) Convergence a network that supports the reshaping of organizations, congregations and leaders engaged in an age of movement from “organized religion” to “organizing religion” driven by the values of an inclusive, progressive theological vision for a more just world for all. Visit www.convergenceus.org to find out more.

"When I let go of my certainty, I thought I would also let go of peace and yet surprisingly, that’s where I found it."What would it look like for you to let go of your certainty?//Hello darkness, my old friendI've come to talk with you againBecause a vision softly creepingLeft its seeds while I was sleepingAnd the vision that was planted in my brainStill remainsWithin the sound of silenceIn restless dreams I walked aloneNarrow streets of cobblestone'Neath the halo of a street lampI turned my collar to the cold and dampWhen my eyes were stabbed By the flash of a neon lightThat split the nightAnd touched the sound of silenceAnd in the naked light I sawTen thousand people, maybe morePeople talking without speakingPeople hearing without listeningPeople writing songs that voices never shareAnd no one daredDisturb the sound of silence"Fools," said I, "You do not knowSilence, like a cancer, growsHear my words that I might teach youTake my arms that I might reach you"But my words, like silent raindrops fellAnd echoed in the wells, of silenceAnd the people bowed and prayedTo the neon god they madeAnd the sign flashed out its warningIn the words that it was formingAnd the sign said, "The words of the prophets Are written on the subway wallsAnd tenement halls"And whispered in the sounds of silence//This episode was written and recorded by Melissa Greene. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Button Mushrooms, B7 Bomber, and Cold Feet by Podington Bear.The Sound of Silence was written by Paul Simon in 1963-64 and recorded by Simon & Garfunkel in March 1964 at Columbia Studios in New York City for inclusion on their debut album, Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.. Ironically, the album was a commercial failure and led to the group disbanding but after the song hit No. 1 on January 1, 1966 the iconic duo reunited and recorded their second album, Sounds of Silence.Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all five seasons of Be Still and Go.Visit www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice.Melissa Greene is a speaker, singer, curator, pastor, and writer. Visit www.MelissaGreene.net to find out more or follow her on twitter at www.twitter.com/MelissaGreene/.This season of Be Still and Go is supported in part by Convergence as they help share each episode with their community. (You should do the same!) Convergence a network that supports the reshaping of organizations, congregations and leaders engaged in an age of movement from “organized religion” to “organizing religion” driven by the values of an inclusive, progressive theological vision for a more just world for all. Visit www.convergenceus.org to find out more.

This week we chat with Melissa Greene a Nashville wife, mom, singer, and ordained pastor, and co-founder of Imaginarium on leadership. We discuss here journey, to include the mistakes, the hardships, lessons, and wins in her approach to leadership. Press play to find out what we believe great leadership can look like.

Melissa Greene (Imaginarium, Avalon, Friend) is on the show for episode 50 of The SchwegCast. Melissa and Sam talk about Chris Gaines, Sam's man crush, and break up text Sam received, Imaginarium, and more. Plus a special message from Josh Casey, Tim Phillippe, Theb A Stard, Dad, and MJ Chrisman. Melissa Greene: @melissagreene DistroKid: distrokid.com/vip/schwegcast Honey: joinhoney.com/ref/odmta0f Shway Media: shwaymedia.com

Melissa Greene is a creative, a musician, a spiritual leader, and one dope ass human living in Nashville and helping lead a community named Imaginarium. In this conversation, we dive into what life is like in post-Christian land, what spirituality looks like now versus within a classical Church setting, and generally have some lolz. ... Connect with Melissa @MelissaGreene and at www.MelissaGreene.net, and check out Imaginarium at www.Imaginarium.life Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/a-tiny-revolution/donations --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tinyrevolution/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Melissa Greene is a musician, most notably a member of the Christian group, Avalon, from the years 2002-2009, bringing us lots of hit songs. She served as a pastor at Grace Pointe in Tennessee, which is known for its progressive positions, including being LGBTQ affirming. And just recently, she has left that position and are now the founder, alongside Anna Skates, of the intentional community Imaginarium. Melissa is married and the mother of two children.   Melissa feels like my sister from another mother. We share a very similar faith trajectory, from a conservative evangelical background to becoming a seeker of an expansive spirituality and community. In this episode, she shares her faith shift story, including how to interact with our past selves and how faith shifting impacts her parenting. We talk about what values to teach our children after dramatic changes in our own beliefs, alternative rituals to do with kids (she shares a "River Prayer" that her children loves and is just beautiful!), and the song she sings over her daughter at bedtime. I invited her on the show because I want to encourage those of us who are figuring out new ways to PARENT FORWARD how to find or create new communities that are life-giving. I ask her about how IMAGINARIUM began, what the role of children is in IMAGINARIUM, and we leave with some recommendations for others who may want to start similar projects in YOUR communities. I hope you find her ideas inspiring and helpful, and both Melissa and I would love to hear from you. Like us on social media if you listen to the show!   Links (affiliates included):   Avalon Timothy’s Gift Generous Orthodoxy by Brian D. McClaren Saving Jesus from the Church, How to Stop Worshipping Christ and Start Following Jesus by Robin R. Meyers The People’s Supper IMAGINARIUM Melissa’s twitter & Facebook.   Join the Parenting Forward Patreon Team.   Like my podcast and think you might want to create your own? Then you need to talk to my producer Danny Ozment. Here's an article he wrote about the benefits of podcasting.   https://dannyozment.com/a-few-more-podcasting-benefits/ Check it out and then schedule a FREE strategy call with him at the bottom.

SEASON 1 FINALE! Today we discuss the Enneagram as a tool to tap into what's going on inside + express the beauty in being the most authentic version of ourselves. We chat with Anna Skates, 9, children's author from 1.2, Melissa Greene, 8, Pastor + co-founder w/ Anna of Imaginarium from 1.11, and Teri Murphy, 3, PhD + therapist who teaches healthy sexuality. These brilliant women lead us down the most beautiful rabbit trails of self-acceptance + belonging, cracking me up the whole time!  My Thank You Gift to you: Pretty Please Mix-Tape! Playlist on Spotify Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Exposure to ourselves Clarity of our patterns Our greatest strength is our greatest weakness Being admired is not the same as being loved The true self is what people actually want to be around How we instill what true beauty is in our kids The disconnect between health + beauty Beauty is holistic Complimenting people based on more than what they look like You have to really know someone to recognize them on a deeper level Why are we styling ourselves a particular way? Identifying our internal motivation Enneagram's Healing Attitudes The Pretty Industry References: 1.2 // How Dinosaurs Help Express Your Truest Self 1.11 // Inherent Worth The Liturgists Podcast - The Enneagram (Episode 37) The Road Back to You Suzanne Stabile - Life in the Trinity Events Chris D'Elia - Drunk Girls Imaginarium // @imaginariumcommunity // imaginarium.life The Liturgists Podcast - Body Image Chris Hardwick Schitt's Creek Let’s Hang: Taylor // @taylornick // taylornick.com Anna Skates // @anna_skates Melissa Greene // @melissagreene Teri Murphy // @drterimurphy Need Hair + Makeup help? William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

I have admired Melissa Greene for years as a wise, fiery, strong women whose radiance you feel as soon as she walks in the building. She’s an award-winning recording artist + pastor, fueled by her love of beauty, truth + goodness in the world and her belief in the inherent worth of all who inhabit it. In this episode, we talk about being beauty personified, why she brings concerts into prisons, and that beauty is not about looking perfect but expressing the deepest truth about ourselves. Remember to rate + review the show! In this episode: Bringing art, beauty & life to maximum security prisons Retributive vs Restorative Justice The inherent worth of humanity Beauty is anything that calls out the deepest truth about the world and ourselves The energy we put into the world draw people to us Becoming aware of our connection with life around us Exploring beliefs that differ from our own Speaking affirmations over ourselves Removing the imperfections from our images erases the life Intentionally filling our lives with things that light us up Little choices lead to big changes over time Your worth is not determined by others’ opinions of you Becoming beauty personified in how we live References: Timothy’s Gift Sleeping at Last This Is Me from The Greatest Showman 101010 by Sleeping at Last Imaginarium CommunityRichard Rohr Let’s Hang: Taylor // @taylornick // taylornick.com Melissa // @melissagreene // facebook Imaginarium // @imaginariumcommunity // imaginarium.life Need Hair + Makeup help? William Edge Salon in Nashville, TN 615-515-3767 Special thanks to Nashville based musicians, Vance Fite and Matt Kass, for creating the theme music for Pretty Please!

The Six Million Dollar Man "Run, Steve, Run" April 26, 1974 (Friday, 8:30pm) Guests: Henry Jones (Chester Dolenz), Melissa Greene (Suzie Lund), George Murdock (Rossi), Mike Henry (Cliff Platt) Writer: Lionel E. Siegal  Director: Jerry Jameson Synopsis: Steve is experiencing a series of odd accidents that require his use of bionics to save him.  The coincidences are too much for him and he flashes back to older cases until he comes to the conclusion that Dr. Chester Dolenz is setting him up for something.  He escapes to the country, but his troubles follow him. John is joined in this discussion by author Dayton Ward. Plus, John also talks with actress Melissa Greene about her role as Susie Lund in the episode.  In addition, John offers a little historical and pop culture perspective of the day this episode aired. Make sure you let us know what you think of the episode by writing director@theosifiles.com.  OUR GUEST FOR THIS EPISODE   Melissa Greene is a full-time fiction writer, poet, and writing coach, devoted to bringing out the best in creative people. She studied writing at The Banff School of Fine arts, Williams College, and everywhere she's been in life. Her poetry and short stories have appeared in numerous publications, and her song lyrics performed by singers nationwide including singer/composer, Michael Feinstein. Her father was an Academy Award nominee for Best Song, and a comedy writer for The Red Skelton Show. Fascinated with writing as a therapeutic tool, Melissa has been leading workshops since the 1980s, aiming to spark and support the creative spirit. She has a special interest in those who long to overcome self-doubt and write more freely. In reaction to 9/11, she created Write From The Heart Creative Writing Workshops to share her belief that writing, without fear, has the power to console, illuminate, and heal. She teaches year-round group and private classes for adults, children and teens, collaborates with schools and therapists; and leads workshops for cancer patients and caregivers at the Lancaster General Health/Penn Medicine Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; and the Penn State Cancer Institute at the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania.   OUR BIONIC OPERATIVE FOR THIS EPISODE Dayton Ward is the author of numerous media tie-in fiction works in such realms as Star Trek and The 4400.  He is also the author of such original works as Counterstrike, The Last World War, Book 2 and The Genesis Protocol. When he's not writing or working for a software design firm, he's busy indoctrinating his two lovely daughters into the worlds that have so seriously warped his mind.

Enneagram Eights (The Challengers) are hard driving, tough, decisive, innovative, and resourceful people who make things happen. They're larger than life presence and boundless energy instills confidence in others, and people follow them. As long as they're a man, that is. Our culture reveres male Eights. People admire men who “kick ass and take names.” Sadly, we all know the word folks use to describe a woman who takes charge, stands up for what she believes, refuses to take crap from people and gets the job done. I don't need to spell it out for you, right? All to say, emale Eights are arguably the most misunderstood and unfairly treated number on the Enneagram. On today's episode of Typology, I talk with pastor, activist, musical artist, and Enneagram Eight, Melissa Greene. Affectionately called the ‘The Velvet Hammer' by her friends and fans, Melissa is true to her type. In our conversation, Melissa shares her challenging but often humorous journey as a female ight who grew up and still lives in the American South--a culture in which women are expected to be sweet and gentee...ot made of steel. You can find more of Melissa's current work through Hope Curator for Timothy's Gift (http://timothysgift.com/) hich curates concert tours with other artists designed to entertain and uplift those in maximum security prisons. Melissa is also the Cofounder of Imaginarium (www.imaginarium.life)—a fresh expression of a spiritual community in Nashville. ---- To download a PDF of a chapter from Ian's book called Finding Your Type, visit TypologyPodcast.com. You can follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. And if you like the show, we'd love for you to go over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. It helps us know what you think, and it helps others find out about the show.

Episode 70 of #KidsDeserveIt with @MelissaGreene

Morgan & Teer were able to catch up with Melissa Greene at the OPEN Faith conference. Melissa is the co-pastor of GracePointe Church in Franklin, TN, a former member of the Grammy-nominate group Avalon, and Hope Curator at Timothy's Gift.

Morgan & Teer were able to catch up with Melissa Greene at the OPEN Faith conference. Melissa is the co-pastor of GracePointe Church in Franklin, TN, a former member of the Grammy-nominate group Avalon, and Hope Curator at Timothy's Gift.

Melissa Greene and Josh Graves join the show to talk Enneagram, how a preacher's type affects their sermons, the rumor that all Church of Christ people can sing,  and here's the amazing song that Luke tried unsuccessfully to get Melissa to sing. For more on the Deborah Club. For more on Tripp Fuller's Theology Root Beer Camp.