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The Holy Eucharist with Confirmations Receptions and Reaffirmations of Vows

As we continue our Lent sermon series on spiritual practices, the Right Rev. Chris Warner preaches.

A sermon by The Right Rev. Bishop Brian Wallace on John 18:12-18 on the fourth Sunday in Lent.

“Find the Stories to Leave For Good.” Welcome to the Faith in a Fresh Vibe podcast! There's space for you at the table. Receive this invitation to listen and learn, bemoan and curse, celebrate and liberate, around ideas towards deconstructing and decolonizing the Christian faith. This is Episode 1 in a serial series called: Farewell Evangelicalism. In this series we will interrogate the main pillars of formation in the evangelical tradition to answer the question: is evangelicalism still a legitimate expression of the Christian faith? And if not, what would it take to see more people leave the tradition? We give the insight and the tools to interrogate the movement and identify its malformed formation. It’s the first quarter of 2025, which is important to name, because depending on which side of the political spectrum you're on, and which country you're from, you're either in shock of the political upheaval dumped on your country, or you everything is trending your way. Amidst waves of confusion is a simple truth: the current state wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for the unwavering support from white evangelicals. We ask the question: would society be better off if more people left evangelicalism? If you're on the fence about that, this series will help, as we offer tools and pathways for more folks to say, Farewell Evangelicalism! Episode 1 – Show Notes (00:00) – Introduction (01:00) – Setting the Table (01:50) – Saying Farewell to Evangelicalism (02:40) – Who is this podcast for? (04:45) – Introducing your host, Rohadi! (07:20) – Why did we choose evangelicalism/conservative Christianity? (12:40) – Right Rev. Dr. Mariann Budde (15:00) – Evangelical violence (19:00) – Introducing Marla Taviano (20:45) – Marla’s introduction and story (26:15) – What catalyzed Marla’s deconstruction and exit from evangelicalism? (31:50) – Marla wrap, Mason’s introduction (33:00) – Mason Mennenga’s intro and growing up in evangelicalism. (36:47) – Mason’s deconstruction journey from purity culture and weirdness. (40:30) – Mason talks about the toxicity spewed by theobros. (42:25) – Talking about Exvangelicals and whiteness in deconstruction. (46:00) – Wrapping up with a glimpse of hope. (52:14) – Outro and wrap. Featuring your host, Rohadi (from Rohadi.com). Special guests in Episode 1: Writer/Poet – Marla Taviano Marla Taviano (she/her/) is into: books, love, justice, globes, anti-racism, blue, gray, rainbows, poems (and a hundred other things). Reads and writes for a living (and a life). Wears her heart on her t-shirts. On a mission/quest/journey to live wholefarted (not a typo). (Big fan of parentheses—and em dashes.) She is mom to some freaking awesome kids and two cats and lives in South Carolina. Find more about Marla, including her trilogy of poetry on deconstruction, on her website. Social Media Influencer – Mason Mennenga Mason Mennenga (he/him/his) is an aspiring theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and the Internet's youth pastor. He received his Master of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in 2020 and a Master of Arts in Theology from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities in 2022. Find all of his links including his podcasts on his website. Intro Music by Jesse Peters. Bumper music by Daniel Wheat.

Join Shannon and Christine as they chat about social wellness with Diane Wyzga. As the principal guide and story consultant at Quarter Moon Story Arts. Diane helps women become successful Origin Story creators (how they got from There to Here) so they connect with, engage, and influence their communities to action. This work helps women clarify their ideas and amplify their voices. Our voice is our power - our story is the expression of our power. She is also the voice behind Stories From Women Who Walk, a long-running global podcast with 1,100 episodes on the air.   Join us in community:  Women Connected in Wisdom Community Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Glo from head to toe by joining the shealo glo glo club at www.shealoglo.com ! Stillpoint: A Self-Care Playbook for Caregivers Join Christine at an event! Book a free coaching consult with Christine here:  https://christinegautreaux.com Like & Subscribe to get notifications of when we are live: Women Connected in Wisdom Instagram Women Connected in Wisdom on Facebook Connect with our Guest Diane Wyzga - Moon Story Arts: https://www.quartermoonstoryarts.net https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-f-wyzga-qmsa/ Diane Wyzga on Substack One Life – Official Trailer - Warner Bros. UK & Ireland Granny D: Walking across America in My Ninetieth Year by Doris Haddock, Dennis Burke | eBook Doris Haddock Is Dead at 100; Walked for Campaign Finance Reform Quarter Moon Kathy Mattea Sermon by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde | 1.21.25 Pluto Living - YouTube    

Readings for this SundayIsaiah 6:1-8, [9-13]1 Corinthians 15:1-11Luke 5:1-11Psalm 138

How Do We Fix It? raises questions about solutions to divisive topics of politics and public policy: Decidedly secular matters. In this episode we look at how religious groups and institutions can help bring people together across divides. Braver Faith is our focus. The Right Rev. Mark Beckwith is our guest.Braver Faith is one the newest and most vibrant groups within Braver Angels— America's largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement that works to push back against rigid polarization. Led by faith leaders from many different religious backgrounds and beliefs, Braver Faith is a civic organization that develops educational tools to build bridges between people who are divided over politics.Mark Beckwith speaks with us about the group's goals and principles. "So many people that I talk to within Braver Angels tell me their commitment emerges from their particular faith", he tells us.Ordained in the Episcopal Church in 1979, Mark Beckwith has served parishes in Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Elected Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, he served in that capacity for 12 years before retiring in 2018. Bishop Beckwith is a liaison for Bishops United Against Gun Violence, and is the co-founder of Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence, a national ecumenical group of diverse leaders. He is the author of "Seeing the Unseen: Beyond Prejudices, Paradigms and Party Lines."Braver Faith organized an online gathering the evening before President Trump's inaugural January 20. Here's a link. Three speakers shared their thoughts about how faith can play a role in building bridges. Prayers from a range of faith traditions were offered. We include short extracts in this podcast. "How Do We Fix It?" publishes frequently. We report on the projects, people, and ideas of Braver Angels.Additional InformationThe Democracy Group listener surveyHow Do We Fix It? PodcastMore shows from The Democracy Group

The National Cathedral's Prayer service the day after President Donald Trump's inauguration has stirred up a controversy that's been brewing in Christianity for decades, if not more. It's the divisiveness over how the Body of Christ should respond to the LGBTQ community. Forget how the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Washington D.C., chose to use her pulpit to scold the newly re-minted President of the United States; that's actually a side bar to the real concern. The underlying dispute is Mainline Protestantism's schism over gender and sexuality. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, culture expert and theologian Dr. Alex McFarland, a frequent podcast guest, uncovers the long-simmering discord in Christianity that simply can't be ignored any longer. Much of what Dr. McFarland says may be unsettling to many people, if not downright offensive. But he says, if The Bible is indeed God's Word, and faith in Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation, then he is called to speak the truth in love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Today we talk about the 14th amendment and the executive order to change it signed recently. We also talk about Episcopal DC Bishop the Right Rev. Mariann Budde, and the new policies of ICE https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/21/politics/ice-can-arrest-people-at-churches-and-schools https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/21/republican-reaction-jan-6-violent-offenders-trump-pardon/?utm_campaign=wp_the_5_minute_fix&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/21/trumps-un-ambassador-pick-says-israel-has-biblical-right-to-west-bank https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-brown-challenges-unconstitutional-order-birthright-citizenship     SHOW NOTES  1.      Peter L. Markowitz, “NYC's Sanctuary Law Helps Defeat Crime,” January 22, 2025, Daily News:    https://outlook.office.com/mail/id/AAMkAGQ0OTc4Yzg3LWM1ZmQtNDk2My05MDE2LWJmMTQzNjBjN2EzZABGAAAAAAAuHa6nzIS9Q7wlj7bMjykXBwCucHtiDUopSpTFhKH4HVWkAAAAf4RCAAAv5SVIveJEQpbNf6pkO5iaAAKrTT0wAAA%3D/sxs/AAMkAGQ0OTc4Yzg3LWM1ZmQtNDk2My05MDE2LWJmMTQzNjBjN2EzZABGAAAAAAAuHa6nzIS9Q7wlj7bMjykXBwCucHtiDUopSpTFhKH4HVWkAAAAf4RCAAAv5SVIveJEQpbNf6pkO5iaAAKrTT0wAAABEgAQAFDIlJqE2AdHoPzJBUZmTOA%3D    2.     The case we quoted is from New Hampshire Indonesian Community Support   v. Donald Trump et al., https://assets.aclu.org/live/uploads/2025/01/0176.pdf    3.     “Protecting the Value and Meaning of American Citizenship,” Executive Order, January 20, 2025: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/protecting-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship/    ACTION STEPS:  1.     Please support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency and seek to end the Knesset's ban on its humanitarian activities:  https://www.unrwausa.org/hands-off-unrwa    2.     Please call your Senators and ask them to vote no on the nominations of Elsie Stefanik for United States Ambassador to the United Nations and Mike Huckabee for Ambassador to Israel. You can call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask for your Senator's office.    

How Do We Fix It? raises questions about solutions to divisive topics of politics and public policy: Decidedly secular matters. In this episode we look at how religious groups and institutions can help bring people together across divides. Braver Faith is our focus. The Right Rev. Mark Beckwith is our guest.Braver Faith is one the newest and most vibrant groups within Braver Angels— America's largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement that works to push back against rigid polarization. Led by faith leaders from many different religious backgrounds and beliefs, Braver Faith is a civic organization that develops educational tools to build bridges between people who are divided over politics.Mark Beckwith speaks with us about the group's goals and principles. "So many people that I talk to within Braver Angels tell me their commitment emerges from their particular faith", he tells us.Ordained in the Episcopal Church in 1979, Mark Beckwith has served parishes in Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Elected Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, he served in that capacity for 12 years before retiring in 2018. Bishop Beckwith is a liaison for Bishops United Against Gun Violence, and is the co-founder of Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence, a national ecumenical group of diverse leaders. He is the author of "Seeing the Unseen: Beyond Prejudices, Paradigms and Party Lines."Braver Faith organized an online gathering the evening before President Trump's inaugural January 20. Here's a link. Three speakers shared their thoughts about how faith can play a role in building bridges. Prayers from a range of faith traditions were offered. We include short extracts in this podcast. "How Do We Fix It?" publishes frequently. We report on the projects, people, and ideas of Braver Angels.Host: Richard Davies.Producer and sound designer: Miranda Shafer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love Yahweh, all you his saints! Yahweh preserves the faithful but abundantly repays the one who acts in pride. - Psalm 31:23   This Episode's Links and Timestamps: 00:00 – Scripture Reading 04:01 – Introduction 21:38 – 1.21.25 Sermon by The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde – Washington National Cathedral, YouTube 41:02 – Trump Criticizes Bishop Who Asked Him to 'Have Mercy' on Migrants, LGBTQ People During National Prayer Service – Headline Roundup, AllSides 46:35 – "What do you do for a living?": TikToker interviews Willem Dafoe and has no idea who he is – Holly Ash, NTB 58:20 – How Boomers Rule | Blog and Mablog – YouTube 1:29:54 – Watch Javier Milei go scorched earth on the WEF: "Gender ideology constitutes plain and simple child abuse. They are pedophiles." – Harris Rigby, NTB 1:39:50 – Commentary on Psalm 31

January 24, 2025 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Christ Church Cranbrook rector Fr. Bill Danaher about Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde's sermon in front of President Donald Trump, the church's role in politics, and much more.

Canada will look a whole lot different 50 years from now. Our claim to Arctic sovereignty is threatened, existing trade relationships will be forced to evolve, and our population is forecasted to explode (like it or not).  4:00 | Before we get into the future of Canada, Ryan opens this episode with a prayer...sort of. Did you hear Right Rev. Marianne Budde's message to Donald Trump at the inaugural prayer service?  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjspersen.com  7:00 | Dr. Thomas P.M. Barnett has advised the U.S. Department of Defence for decades. He talks to us about Trump's ambitions involving Canada, climate change opening up the Arctic, and demographic shifts fuelling public opinion.  READ THOMAS IN POLITICO: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/01/16/logic-trump-global-ambitions-canada-europe-greenland-00198656 38:00 | "What's with all the talk about white people?!" Jespo and Johnny dive into the Real Talk Live Chat powered by Park Power for your takes on what Thomas had to say.  55:45 | The town of Jasper is hosting a street party you won't want to miss for the final weekend of Jasper in January! We feature some of the upcoming highlights in this week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.  CHECK OUT JASPER in JANUARY: https://www.jasper.travel/january/ 1:00:30 | The Alberta government quietly rescinded its coal mining moratorium as the world watched Donald Trump take the oath of office. We take a look at what it all means, and early pushback from environmental groups.  1:29:45 | Real Talkers Jenny and Caroline respond to our interview on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) with Garth La Beach a couple episodes ago.  WATCH GARTH'S FULL INTERVIEW: https://rtrj.info/011625Garth FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, & INSTAGRAM: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & LINKEDIN: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

The new year has come, the old self must be gone. As Christians, our lives must be constantly changing. Because it should be transforming to be more like our Lord Jesus Christ. How then should we start this year on the right path? How can we become better disciples of Christ? Let the Scriptures teach us how. Join our community: Facebook:   / uecphilippines   Facebook Group:   / unitedevangelicalchurchofthephilippines   Instagram:   / uecphilippines   Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Viber: https://bitly.com/UECPViberComm

On this week's episode of 'The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart': Crisis Averted. President Biden has signed the spending bill that will keep the lights on, for now, after Donald Trump and billionaire First Buddy Elon Musk, nearly trigger a government shutdown. Rep. Gerry Connolly, the incoming ranking member of the House Oversight Committee, joins me to talk about whether we just endured a dress rehearsal for Republican dysfunction in the next Congress. Speaking of Chaos. After the spending bill fiasco, Speaker Mike Johnson is on thin ice with his grip on the gavel in jeopardy again. But who'd want that no good terrible job? I'll discuss Johnson's fate and other calamities awaiting his thin Republican House majority with Dana Milbank, Jasmine Wright, and Kevin Baron. And a message of hope. The Right Rev. Michael Curry will lift our spirits this last holiday weekend before Christmas.  All that and more on “The Saturday Show with Jonathan Capehart.” 

Ever been in a conversation where someone kept saying, 'Well, actually...'? Yeah, we're talking about that person—maybe it's even you.

Subject: The Last Sunday After Pentecost Speaker or Performer: The Right Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent Scripture Passage(s): Matthew 4:18-22 Date of Delivery: November 24, 2024 Sermon delivered by the Bishop of Maryland,The Right Rev. Carrie Schofield-Broadbent during her Episcopal Visitation to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Pasadena, Maryland. Please enjoy her message!

Sermon 2024-11-17 The Right Rev. Scott Benhase Trinity Parish St Augustine FL by Trinity Parish, StAugustine

I support the demonstration against galamsey, but the protestors are demonstrating disrespectful attitudes - Right Rev. Bosomtwi Ayensu

The Right Rev. Eugene Taylor Sutton, senior pastor of the Chautauqua Institution, delivers a compelling sermon titled "Here Comes the Judge!" Reflecting on Numbers 11:4-29 and Mark 9:38-50, Bishop Sutton confronts the age-old tension between judgment and discernment within the Christian faith. "Judgmentalism is a social sin: it is the habit of constantly finding fault with what others say and do." In this message, he calls us to seek understanding with humility and love, urging us to discern as God discerns.

The Very Rev. Sam Candler, Dean of the Cathedral, welcomes the Right Rev. Robert Wright, Bishop of Atlanta, to the Dean's Forum on Sunday, September 22, 2024. Bishop Wright discusses faith and politics.

This week, the Right Rev. Chris Warner preaches on being called to be a link between God and the people at Brad Boucher's ordination.

We live in a culture that strives for a kind of perfection that only lies on the surface of our lives.  When we understand that where we are right now is exactly where we should be, we release striving and open to true spiritual growth.   Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.  

A talk by renowned biblical scholar and womanist theologian, the Reverend Professor Wilda C. Gafney on the story of Hannah and Peninnah in the Hebrew Bible. Professor Gafney is the Right Rev. Sam B. Hulsey Professor of Hebrew Bible at Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth, Texas. She is also the author of 'A Women's Lectionary for the Whole Church' and translator of its biblical selections, and 'Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to Women of the Torah and of the Throne'. She has completed the second volume of 'Womanist Midrash' focusing on women in the Former Prophets, which is expected later in 2024.

This week Brian is joined by the Right Rev. Chip Edgar, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina, and they discuss one of their favorite topics: the use of fiction in nourishing faith! Listen in as they discuss how the works of Flannery O'Conner, George MacDonald, and, of course, Lewis and Tolkien can be used as aids in your own faith today.

Refuge of Mt. Olive joins Glide SF to reflect on the life and legacy of the Right Rev. Cecil Williams. Be Encouraged

Recorded during Tuesday's Holy Eucharist with Vow Renewal & Chrism Blessing service at Washington National Cathedral.

Learning a new skill means experiencing a learning curve—another way of saying it won't be perfert the first, second, or even third time trying. On the fifth Sunday of Lent, we'll explore implications of needing to be right.

Happy Monday, friends. We have a new episode for you all about conservative voices. Joining us is CRC pastor and YouTuber, Rev. Paul VanderKlay. With an interest in the higher-level conversations going on in the world, especially on the conservative side, we thought he'd be a great guest to have as we think how to best listen to and engage with conservative non-Christian figures. Think Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, etc. We hope this episode is informative for you.  Be sure to check out Paul's YouTube channel here!   0:00 - Intro 14:00 - Jordan Peterson 50:00 - Evolutionary Theory 1:09:00 - Daily Wire 1:14:00 - How much time should we give these high-level conversations?   A BIG THANKS TO OUR OFFICIAL SPONSOR, TRIVAN! WE APPRECIATE YOU HELPING US MAKE THIS CONVERSATION POSSIBLE. BE SURE TO CHECK THEM OUT AT WWW.TRIVAN.COM  To keep up with the podcast, check out our website: https://www.realtalkpodcast.ca/ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, clips, and more!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReformedRealTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reformedrealtalk/ We'd love to hear from you. Please send us your questions, comments, or other feedback at reformedrealtalk@gmail.com. Thanks for listening! If you liked what you heard, please share this podcast with your family and friends!

03-13-2022 Sun PM “Let Us Continue”Rev. BJ WilmothExodus 15:22-26, Judges 17:6You can contact us at https://fpcdurham.org/contact

A sermon by the Right Rev. Robert Wright on Christmas Eve, Year B (Sunday, December 24, 2023) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta 

Message from The Right Rev. Desmond Inglesby on November 26, 2023

St. Columba's Episcopal Church is a welcoming Christian community of all ages that encourages spiritual curiosity, celebrates children and youth, and embraces the world in the spirit of God's justice and love. L EA R N M O R E AT COLUMBA.ORG

"What fence needs moving in your life? How does God's love for you, God's unfailing love for you, make you want to open up for others?" The Right Rev. V. Gene Robinson reflects on the two central commandments that God gave us to follow - to love God with all our hearts and minds and to love our neighbors as ourselves. "It opens us up to see one another as the children of God we are. And to strive every day to treat them like the children of God they are. Jesus was raising the bar and doing us all a favor."

A sermon by the Right Rev. Robert Wright at the service of Holy Confirmation and Holy Eucharist on the Feast of St. Francis (Sunday, October 1, 2023) at the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta

"Oh, but black worshipers and visitors, they knew. You knew, you knew what we chose not to know, and what we knew for years and tried not to know, or minimize, 'til we couldn't any longer. And I played a part in all that, and I apologize." In her sermon this Sunday, the Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, Bishop of the Diocese of Washington reckoned with the lost cause myth and the role the Cathedral played in perpetuating it and considered the ways we are working to atone for past wrongs and build Beloved Community.

"It's important to note that the role of faith here is not in stopping the storm. Faith rarely stops a storm. But what faith promises is to enable Peter to walk just on the water without falling, without drowning, to literally walk on troubled waters." In his Sunday sermon, the Right Rev. V. Gene Robinson considered the potential impact of faith.

“The Franciscan priest Richard Rohr makes the case that Christ is universal.3 It's not that everyone is Christian, but the truth of Christ, the life force we find in Christ, isn't only available for those who follow Jesus. If that life force finds expression in other traditions, praise the God who loves diversity and show no partiality. For all our differences, we are one human race. This fragile earth is the island home for us all.”  The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde tells us the significance of the resurrection, and how it is the bringing of one to a new life, not a return to life as before. Resurrection implies change, a turning point. Jesus's new life gives us a new life as well, one filled with faith, love, and learning.  

"So maybe our New Year's resolutions this New Year's day should be less about losing weight and getting more exercise and joining a new book club and more about what kinds of risks do I need to take right now in my life for my own good, for that of my family or my neighbors and friends.  Perhaps the nation itself, perhaps for human kind. How can I be more Christlike and vulnerably opening myself to some new and daunting and risky challenge?”   The Right Rev. V. Gene Robinson encourages us to be vulnerable and to have courage as we go into the New Year, and celebrate Holy Name Day. Looking to God as our guide, to make this not only a good year, but a “new kind of year.”    

The Ignatian Epistles Entirely Spurious: A Reply to the Right Rev. Dr. Lightfoot

Where do we go for hope in dark times? In this special conversation with Bishop Doug Fisher (Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts), we talk climate action, radical empathy, compassion, and baseball. Plus Bishop Doug offers five strategies for hope in the winter darkness. The Right Rev. Dr. Douglas John Fisher is the IX Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts. Bishop Doug was rector of Grace Church, Millbrook , New York for twelve years before election to the episcopate. Prior to that he was Pastor of Holy Innocents in Highland Falls, New York and Chaplain to United States Military Academy at West Point (1997-2000), and Chair of the Standing Committee for the Diocese of New York.  You can read about his official biography and many accomplishments here, but I invited him onto the program because he is one of the most compassionate and common sense people I know. You can read his official bio here, but I invited him onto the podcast because we share many years of friendship (17 to be exact, as we figured out in the podcast). Bishop Doug was my close collaborator and partner in establishing Millbrook Community Preschool, a regionally recognized early childhood education center that is still going strong 16 years after its inception. He roped. me into more years of writing and directing Christmas pageants that I care to remember (although my favorite year will always be the sheep that said no -- a story for another time). Bishop Doug buried our beloved dog, Osborne, was a role model and friend to our family, and ignited my youngest daughter's passion for the Yankees (mission accomplished). Through all the years, he has impressed me with his ability to see beyond and ahead of the turmoil and issues of the day to a place of hope and equity. And he backs up his words with actions. So I am delighted to share this unique conversation that I hope will bring you light in the midst of the dark winter.At first glance this conversation is a bit of a departure from my usual podcast interviews. We do talk about connections and  STEM and STEAM, but in a broader context. There are also a number of books that  we discussed that you can find here. I do hope that you enjoy this episode and that you find ideas to bring into your new year.Full show notes and photos can be found on my blog.Support the showRead the full show notes, visit the website, and check out my on-demand virtual course. Continue the adventure at LinkedIn or Instagram. *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.