Podcasts about more light presbyterians

This is Nicole's penultimate episode of the podcast, so we knew our guest had to be someone extra-special! For over a decade, this incredible human being has been extremely close to Nicole and her family; so much so that he performed Nicole and Gustav's wedding in Scotland, and Nicole's sister's Memorial Service. Now, after *countless* mentions on the pod over the years, we finally sit down with the man, the myth, the legend, the REVEREND: Mark Montgomery! Mark discusses his small town South Carolina conservative Christian upbringing, and tells the "gayer than gay" story of how he came out to his mother at her hospital bedside (let's just say Steel Magnolias was involved). We talk faith vs. religion, Mark shares some "practical theology" you can use when confronted by intolerant Bible thumpers, and we take a deep dive into the misinterpretation of the oft-cited Sodom and Gomorrah story! This is an episode that you won't want to miss (and that you *will* want to send to your conservative family members)...Mark gives an incorrect handle at the end of this ep, so make sure you *actually* follow him on Instagram at @markdmontgomery (and feel free to reach out)! Some of the people and resources he mentions during this episode include the United Church of Christ's website (ucc.org), Janie Spahr (https://lgbtqreligiousarchives.org/profiles/jane-adams-spahr), and More Light Presbyterians (mlp.org).This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5207650/advertisement

Dan is on vacation this week, so we are happy to present Brad's interview with Rev. Alex McNeill, which is part of the special series ONE NATION ALL BELIEFS. Rev. McNeill is a white, queer, transgender man, an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. Rev. McNeill served as the executive director of More Light Presbyterians for over eight years. There, he empowered faith leaders to welcome LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC neighbors into worship communities and to advocate for justice in their broader secular communities. Alex has worked to elect LGBTQIA+ leaders, advocated for reproductive justice, and won state, national, and denominational legislation affirming and protecting the rights and dignities of queer and trans people. Before earning a Master's of Divinity from Harvard University, Alex got his start in LGBTQIA+ and reproductive rights activism as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. To Donate: venmo - @straightwhitejc Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BradleyOnishi Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/straightwhiteamericanjesus Linktree: https://linktr.ee/StraightWhiteJC Order Brad's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-War-Extremist-Christian-Nationalism/dp/1506482163 For access to the full Orange Wave series, click here: https://irreverent.supportingcast.fm/products/the-orange-wave-a-history-of-the-religious-right-since-1960 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://swaj.supportingcast.fm

Debbie B Celebrating Queerness “God created us all and declared that we were good and that includes all of who you are, your gender identity, your sexuality, all of that. No one can take away God's love for you, no matter how they try.” In this episode of Called to be Bad, I talk with Debbie B about what it would look like to move from tolerance/acceptance/inclusion to celebration. Debbie B is a seminary student working on her Master of Divinity. She is called to be a pastor and desires to serve marginalized people. After seminary she hopes to be a pastor in a church that cares for the marginalized in radical ways and celebrates the gifts that queer people bring to the church.  Resources Mentioned: Supportive Communities Network: https://www.bmclgbt.org/scnGaychurch.com: https://www.gaychurch.org/ChurchClarity.com: https://www.churchclarity.org/The Brethren Mennonite Council for LGBT interests: https://www.bmclgbt.org/Queer Theology: https://www.queertheology.com/Austen Hartke (trans Christian author) Trans Faith Resource List: http://austenhartke.com/trans-faith-resourcesTransmission Ministry Collective: https://www.transmissionministry.com/More Light Presbyterians: https://mlp.org/American Psychological Association-- Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity: https://www.apa.org/about/division/div44Enfleshed.com: https://enfleshed.com/ Follow us for more ✨bad✨ content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calledtobebad_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calledtobebad Website: https://calledtobebad.buzzsprout.com/ Sponsor of this episode: https://www.arthumorsoul.com/Want to become part of the ✨baddie✨ community? Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/calledtobebad Have a ✨bad✨ topic you want to talk about on the show? Get in touch with host, Mariah Martin at: calledtobebad@gmail.com  #ctbb #podcast #podcastersoffacebook #progressivechristianity Support the show

Questions for the Week: What is an experience that you had which either deepened your faith or gave you a new perspective on God, faith or church? Why are both church and football on Sundays? If Sunday is a day of rest, how can players play on that day? Or is it because watching football is "rest" for everyone else? Special Guest: Vilmarie Cintrón-Olivieri, Educator, Ruling Elder & Past Co-Moderator of the 223rd General Assembly Guest Question: What do we mean when we say the PC(USA) is a “connectional” church? What does the term "connectional" mean?Resource Roundup: Queering the Family Series with More Light Presbyterians and Unbound

In this episode, Rev. Jess Cook, Program and Communications Manager at More Light Presbyterians joins Rev. Alex Patchin McNeill to discuss Ezekiel 37:1-14 through the theme of waiting. They explore how the dry bones the prophet Ezekiel invites us to face the depths of despair in order to find signs of hope and life. Where is God whispering to us to be knit back together, and to form a multitude for acts of liberation?

Today Amy talks with The Rev. Jess Cook, Program and Communications Manager for More Light Presbyterians (mlp.org). More Light's mission has always been to empower and equip individuals and congregations to live into their welcome for LGBTQIA+ people. A graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary here in Richmond, Rev. Cook reflects on their call to pastoral ministry. Amy and Jess discuss this coming Sunday's scripture from Numbers, a story of five sisters who dare to ask, "Why?"Join us on Sunday mornings at 10am for worship at youtube.com/fpcrichmondMore Light Virtual Pulpit Supply details can be found here: https://mlp.org/virtual-pulpit-supply/More information about Side by Side can be found here: https://www.sidebysideva.org/Non-Binary Gender Identities Fact Sheet

Sermon delivered by Rev. Alex Patchin McNeill, Executive Director of More Light Presbyterians on June 28, 2020.

In episode 31 I sat down with Holly Tabor, PhD. Holly is Associate Professor of Medicine at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and Associate Director for Clinical Ethics and Education at the Stanford Center of Biomedical Ethics. She is also the co-Chair of the Ethics Committees for Stanford Hospital and Lucille Packard Children's Hospital. She has published articles on a wide-range of topics in bioethics, especially on ethical issues in genetic and genomic medicine and research. She has also written and spoken about ethical issues and inclusive health practices for adults and children with disabilities. We talked about ethics during this time, how our families have adapted to COVID and Shelter-in-Place, finding hope, and more. This was a great conversation with someone involved in important health and wellness conversations.A couple of links from Holly:An Unlikely Superpower on NPR https://www.npr.org/2020/03/18/817977005/an-unlikely-superpowerPandemic as Teacher — Forcing Clinicians to Inhabit the Experience of Serious Illnesshttps://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJMp2015024?articleTools=trueThe Truth About Cocoons What caterpillars really go through in there has applications for our moment.https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/21/magazine/covid-quarantine-self.html?fbclid=IwAR288towzno8l9UVuVwR-l0jyprdheN_zLgwvmWpUixrIlfQtKCuLc2PvTkThe final segment, as always, is about what we are watching, listening to, and reading. Enjoy!Instagram Mentions: @theheumannperspective @nprinvisibilia @cripcampfilm @thehistorychicksAnd do not forget to get your LGBTQIA+ pronoun swag from More Light Presbyterians. Use Code: BRC for 15% off your entire purchase except for stoles and patches: https://mlp.org/shop/Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would be over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

E31 Bruce Chats with Liz TheoharisThis episode was created in partnership with First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto and their Adult Education Committee. You can see the video version of this webinar here: https://youtu.be/J2rBjQg2rkIIn episode 31 I sat down with Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis. Liz is Co-Chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival with the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II that organized the largest and most expansive wave of nonviolent civil disobedience in US history. She is the Director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary.We talked about activism and the call to fight for the poor, how this manifestation of the Poor People's Campaign camp into being, and the hope of what could be. This was an inspiring conversation with an inspiring leader.JUNE 20, 2019 – THE MASS POOR PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY & MORAL MARCH ON WASHINGTON. RSVP: https://www.june2020.org/Connected with LizTwitter: https://twitter.com/liztheo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liztheoharisConnection with the Poor People's CampaignTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschow/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poorpeoplescampaign/Instagram Mentions: @indigogirlsmusic @tashacobbsleonardAnd do not forget to get your LGBTQIA+ pronoun swag from More Light Presbyterians. Use Code: BRC for 15% off your entire purchase except for stoles and patches: https://mlp.org/shop/Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would be over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

Reverend Ben Fitzgerald-Fye joins the show to discuss his experience as a gay minister and progressive faith. Ben gets into the treatment changes with homosexuals, acceptance, and responsibilities within Presbyterian churches and religion as a whole. We also discuss Christian politics, justice, and the lack of empathy as society progresses, and how we can fuel it back into humanity. By the end of this episode, you will learn to understand other people, have compassion for people, and deal with the things that have been swept under the rug. Stay tuned, and enjoy the podcast! ~ About Ben Fitzgerald-Fye: Rev. Ben Fitzgerald-Fye is a native of Punxsutawney, PA and now serving as the pastor of Scipioville Presbyterian Church and as Stated Clerk of The Presbytery of Cayuga-Syracuse. He currently lives in Auburn, NY with his husband of 16 years and their 4 cat children. Ben is a self-proclaimed “polity nerd” and a graduate of the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. Prior to ministry, Ben received a degree in theater performance from Seton Hill College and worked for many years in human services with a focus on intellectual and developmental disabilities. Ben is also a More Light Ambassador, a new designation from the More Light Presbyterians in an effort to offer access to more ministers and lay persons who are willing and able to engage on issues of inclusion in the church. ~ You can find Ben Fitzgerald-Fye on... Website: https://www.scipiovillechurch.org Blog: https://www.scipiovillechurch.org/pastor-bens-blog Twitter: https://twitter.com/PastorFabulous Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/benjamin.fitzgeraldfye --- Connect with Craig! https://www.happyyouarehere.life/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/happyyouarehere/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/happyyouarehere/support

In Episode 29 episode I sat down with Sarah Stonesifer Boylan, Manager of Operations for Lifelong Learning, Digital Missioner at Virginia Theological Seminary. We talk COVID, Social Media, Zoom Worship, a little theology, and how she will never live down tweeting during her honeymoon :-)The final segment, as always, is about what we are watching, listening to, and reading. Enjoy!COMMERCIAL: Celebrate my 51st birthday by supporting Reach and Teach Books, an independent book and gifts story that is focused on hope, love, joy, and peace. Use Code: BRC51 during the month of May and get 15% off your purchase! Visit https://shop.reachandteach.com/ today!Be sure to connect with Sarah: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sarahdigitallyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdigitally/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stonesifer-sarah/Be sure to regsiter for the eFormation, June 3, 2020"This online event reflects over six years of the eFormation learning community providing a space for leaders to grow and experiment with digital media for ministry practical tools and resources. eFormation provides relevant, forward-thinking, and vocation-grounded workshops and connections.Ministry leaders will discuss practical resources as well as future-forward initiatives. This all-day, all-online conference will also feature opportunities for prayer and small groups throughout the day. Join us for this innovative way to form connections!"https://eformationvts.org/june-2020/And do not forget to get your LGBTQIA+ pronoun swag from More Light Presbyterians. Use Code: BRC for 15% off your entire purchase except stoles and patches: https://mlp.org/shop/Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would be over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

In today's episode I sit down with Rev. Emily Brewer, Executive Director or Presbyterian Peace Fellowship to talk about the ongoing work of PPF, ministry, life and leadership during these COVID-19 times.The final segment, as always, is about what we are watching, listening to, and reading. Enjoy!Be sure to connect with Emily: Twitter: https://twitter.com/breweremilyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/esbrewConnect and Support with Presbyterian Peace Fellowship —Website: https://www.presbypeacefellowship.orgTwitter: https://twitter.com/presbypeaceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/presbypeaceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/presbypeaceAnd do not forget to get your LGBTQIA+ pronoun swag from More Light Presbyterians. Use Code: BRC for 15% off your entire purchase except stoles and patches: https://mlp.org/shop/Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would be over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

In today's supersizes episode, Marc and Jamie discuss the reluctance of many southern governors to give stay-at-home orders to their states. They also explore the effects of COVID-19 on the economy of those who live on the edge. Marc interviews the Rev. Jess Cook, the Program & Communications Manager for More Light Presbyterians about their Lenten devotional “Ashes to Rainbows.” We finish the show with a reflection on the music of Joe Diffie and John Prine and the awesomeness that is Dolly Parton. The outro for the show comes from the music of Leigh Ann Chambliss Armstrong.

In this episode, I talk with Eliana Maxim and Scott Lumsden, Co-Executive Presbyters of Seattle Presbytery. In Presbyterian-Speak, they help to support churches and pastors in the Seattle area. I spoke with them because they were one of the early areas to respond to COVID-19 and offer guidance to local congregations.In segment one, they give some background to the situation in Seattle and how they came to the place to ask churches to cancel their services. Segment two, we talk about pastors and church leaders, the struggles they face, and the gifts they already possess. The final sement, as always, is about what they are watching, listening to, and reading. And once again, my guests prove to be much better human beings than I am :-)During this time, leadership like Eliana and Scott, is crucial. Our denomination, the churches that they support, and the Seattle area are fortunate to have them serving.Connect with Scott Lumsden on Twitter:https://twitter.com/salumsdenConnect with Eliana Maxim on Twitter:https://twitter.com/elianatmaximConnection with Seattle Presbytery on Twitter:https://twitter.com/seapresMuch thanks to Children's Illustrated Ministries for for their free, weekly, faith formation resources for all ages: https://www.illustratedministry.com/flattenthecurveAnd do not forget to get your LGBTQIA+ pronoun swag from More Light Presbyterians. Use Code: BRC for 15% off your entire purchase except stoles and patches: https://mlp.org/shop/Listen to all of Bruce's Podcast tomfoolery on Spreakerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/breyeschowSupport Bruce's podcast-making over on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/breyeschowConnect with Bruce Reyes-ChowWebsite: http://www.reyes-chow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/breyeschowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breyeschowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/breyeschowBruce's dogs would be very happy if you subscribed to and rated this podcast and they would be over the moon if you followed, liked, tagged, and shared this podcast on —Twitter: https://twitter.com/brcandfriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brcandfriendsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brcandfriendsSpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/brc

On this episode, host Alex Patchin McNeill and collaborative reader Jess Cook, Program and Communications Manager at More Light Presbyterians, explore the story of Jesus' transfiguration through the theme of transformation. Jess and Alex both identify as transgender and in this reading put the trans in transfiguration. They explore ways to resist using old labels for new ways of being embodied in the world, and how the simple act of being yourself can be a vision of liberation. Text: Mark 9: 2-9 More Light: www.mlp.org

This season on Working, we're talking to people whose jobs touch on different aspects of LGBTQ life. On this episode, Jacob sits down with Alex McNeill, the Executive Director of More Light Presbyterians, an organization that advocates for LGBTQ causes inside and outside the Presbyterian church. Alex is also the first openly transgender person to head a mainline Protestant organization.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season on Working, we're talking to people whose jobs touch on different aspects of LGBTQ life. On this episode, Jacob sits down with Alex McNeill, the Executive Director of More Light Presbyterians, an organization that advocates for LGBTQ causes inside and outside the Presbyterian church. Alex is also the first openly transgender person to head a mainline Protestant organization.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly three years ago, Alex McNeill was on Religion For Life to discuss two journeys.  His ordination to the ministry in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and his transition from female to male.   Since then, Alex has become the executive director of More Light Presbyterians.  He is the first openly transgender person to head a mainline Protestant organization.  He talks about the steps he has taken on both journeys as well as next steps for justice for LGBTQ people in the church and society.