Best Mainline Protestant Churches Podcasts (2025)

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Seen, Known, Loved - Episode #4198 46:03

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Join us for Episode 4198 of Day1 with Rev. Dr. Barry Jones, Senior Pastor of Irving Bible Church in Dallas-Fort Worth. In his sermon “Seen, Known, Loved,” based on Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, Dr. Jones explores what it means to be fully seen, deeply known, and unconditionally loved by God. Speaking into the chaos, shame, and suffering we face, he reminds…

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In Search of Another City - Day1 Classics - Episode #4197 35:54

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Join us for Episode 4197 of "Day1 Classics" featuring Rev. Dr. Jorge Lara-Braud, founding director of the Hispanic American Institute in Austin, Texas. In his powerful 1976 sermon, "In Search of Another City," based on Hebrews 13:10-16, Lara-Braud calls us to live as pilgrims pursuing God's future, challenging nationalism, religious complacency, an…

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Thanksgiving and Gratitude, Despite the Mess of Life - Episode #4196 34:00

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4196 with Rev. Shuna Dicks, minister of Cults Parish Church in Aberdeen, Scotland. Her sermon, "Thanksgiving and Gratitude, Despite the Mess of Life," based on 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24, explores how gratitude can ground us—even in life’s most chaotic moments. Preaching with warmth and wisdom, Rev. Dicks reflects on covenant,…

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Daughters of Zelophehad - Episode #4195 45:20

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Join us for Episode 4195 of Day1 featuring Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, Old Testament scholar and professor at Emory’s Candler School of Theology. In his sermon “Daughters of Zelophehad,” based on Numbers 27:1-11, Dr. Bonfiglio explores how five courageous women shaped biblical tradition by seeking justice within their community. Through this message, he in…

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Go Outside and Play! - Episode #4194 47:09

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4194 with Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold of Candler School of Theology, Emory University. In her sermon, “Go Outside and Play!” based on Genesis 15:1-6, Dr. Arnold explores how stepping outside—literally and spiritually—expands our imagination and renews our hope in God’s promises. Through vivid storytelling and theological insight, …

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King’s X - Episode #4193 36:08

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Join us for another "Day1 Classics" Episode #4193 featuring Dr. James A. Wharton, beloved professor and Presbyterian pastor, with his timeless sermon “King’s X,” based on Hosea 11:1-9. Originally preached in 1972, this powerful message explores divine love, idolatry, and God’s refusal to give up on us—even when we choose death over life. With comme…

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Shameless Audacity: Learning to Pray with Jesus - Episode #4192 46:51

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4192 as Rev. Leon Stevenson of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio, brings a powerful message titled “Shameless Audacity: Learning to Pray with Jesus,” based on Luke 11:1-13. In this sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Stevenson explores what it means to pray with boldness, humility, and trust…

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Truth Shared in Song - Episode #4191 53:50

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Join us for Episode 4191 of Day1 with the Rev. Robb Webb, director of the Rural Church Division of The Duke Endowment in Charlotte, NC. In his sermon, “Truth Shared in Song,” based on Colossians 1:15-28, Rev. Webb explores the power of hymns to shape belief and reveal divine truth. Drawing from Paul’s letter to the Colossians, he highlights how sin…

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Who Is My Neighbor? - Episode #4190 40:12

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4190 as Rev. Adam Mixon, pastor of Zion Spring Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL, delivers his sermon "Who Is My Neighbor?" based on Luke 10:25-37. In this timely message for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost (Year C), Rev. Mixon explores how labels, compassion, and justice intersect in the call to love our neighbors. With hone…

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Shake the Dust, Share the Peace - Episode #4189 41:40

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4189 featuring Rev. Dr. Jenny Shultz-Thomas, pastor of Countryside Community Church, UCC and part of the Tri-Faith Initiative in Omaha, Nebraska. In her sermon "Shake the Dust, Share the Peace," based on Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, she reflects on Jesus' call to share God’s inclusive love without coercion, embracing spiritual abun…

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Called to Connection - Episode #4188 39:14

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4188 as Rev. Dr. Charles Qualls, senior pastor of Franklin Baptist Church in Franklin, VA, delivers his sermon, "Called to Connection," based on 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14. In this thoughtful message for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Dr. Qualls explores the deep bonds of mentorship, the power of spiritual legacy, and our God-giv…

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The Journey Will Be Too Much - Episode #4187 39:34

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Join us for Episode 4187 of Day1 with Rev. Juan Carlos Huertas, Minister of Proclamation & Practice of Justice at First-Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. In his sermon, “The Journey Will Be Too Much,” based on 1 Kings 19:1-15a, Rev. Huertas explores exhaustion, fear, and the quiet ways God sustains us on the long road of faith. A…

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Hope That Doesn’t Quit - Episode #4186 46:51

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Join us for Day1 Episode #4186 with Rev. Danny Lybarger, Founding Pastor of The Well United Methodist Church in Weldon Spring, Missouri, as he preaches “Hope That Doesn’t Quit,” unpacking Romans 5:1-5 in the context of Trinity Sunday (Year C). Through a moving story of shifted expectations at a hockey game, Danny explores how suffering shapes endur…

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Risen, and Making a Racket - Episode #4185 37:22

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4185 as we welcome Rev. Rebecca Gurney, pastor of Reems Creek-Beech Presbyterian Church in Weaverville, NC. In her Pentecost sermon, “Risen and Making a Racket,” based on Acts 2:1-21, 32-33, 36-39, Rev. Gurney reflects on natural disaster, resurrection hope, and the noisy, beautiful mess of the Spirit’s movement. With humor…

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Being A Witness When Rome Won’t Do - Episode #4184 39:10

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Join us for Episode 4184 with Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr. of Covenant United Church of Christ as he delivers “Being A Witness When Rome Won’t Do” (Acts 16:16–34). In this 7th Sunday of Easter reflection, Dr. Smith explores how faith resists empires, transforms jail cells into places of praise, and calls believers to stay alert to the movement of t…

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Welcome One Another - Episode #4183 47:40

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4183 featuring Rev. Dr. Cynthia Campbell, distinguished theologian and former president of McCormick Theological Seminary. Her sermon, “Welcome One Another,” based on Acts 16:9-15, explores the transformative power of hospitality through the story of Lydia—the first documented Christian convert in Europe. In this powerful m…

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Among Mortals - Episode #4182 45:47

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Join us for Day1 Episode #4182 featuring writer, activist, and preacher Sara Miles of St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. In her sermon “Among Mortals,” based on Acts 11:1-18, Sara explores what it means to truly embrace God’s inclusive love in the messy, broken world we inhabit. Preaching on the 5th Sunday of Easter, she invite…

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Solving the Mystery - Episode #4181 45:28

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Join us for Episode #4181 of Day1 featuring Rev. Peter Wallace, vicar of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in ‘Aiea, Hawaii. In his sermon “Solving the Mystery,” based on John 10:22-30, Rev. Wallace reflects on life’s deeper questions through the lens of the Good Shepherd. Drawing on Psalm 23 and the Easter season’s themes of assurance and divine pres…

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Who Are We Persecuting? - Episode #4180 53:40

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Join us for Day1 Episode 4180 featuring Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow. His sermon, “Who Are We Persecuting?” explores Acts 9:1-20 and the dramatic transformation of Saul. Through stories of grace, confrontation, and community, Rev. Reyes-Chow invites us to examine the ways we knowingly—or unknowingly—harm others, and how we might be called to change. It’s …

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Resurrection in Fits and Starts and the Abiding Jesus - Episode #4179 39:37

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Join us for Episode 4179 of Day1 with Rev. Dr. Hyemin Na, Assistant Professor of Worship, Media and Culture at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. In her sermon, “Resurrection in Fits and Starts and the Abiding Jesus,” based on John 20:19-31, Dr. Na reflects on how resurrection unfolds through trauma, presence, and persistent peace. Thi…

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A Church in Exile Part 4 - Rethinking Faith Formation 43:26

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Melissa Rau joins us for the fourth part of our coronavirus pandemic miniseries to discuss faith formation. We discuss rethinking faith formation now and beyond the pandemic. Melissa Rau is Director of Partnerships and New Initiatives for Episcopal Church Foundation. Melissa joined the ECF staff in April 2018. Prior to joining ECF, she served churc…

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A Church in Exile Part 3 - Incarnational Perspectives on Online Church 58:42

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In part three of our coronavirus pandemic miniseries we're joined by Kyle Oliver to discuss incarnational perspectives on online church. Kyle Matthew Oliver is an educational media producer and researcher, a fellow of the Episcopal Church Foundation, and a priest of the Diocese of California. He currently serves as communications and marketing mana…

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A Church in Exile Part 2 - Virtual Communion with Joshua Wise 58:13

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Wondering whether to celebrate the Holy Eucharist with your congregation online during the coronavirus pandemic? Dr. Joshua Wise joins us to discuss sacramental theology and an orthodox, Trinitarian, Incarnational perspective on online worship for our congregations. Joshua Wise is the author of No Avatars Allowed: Theological Reflections on Video G…

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A Church in Exile Part 1 - Pandemic Pastoring feat. Storm Swain 57:28

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Priest Pulse is back with a coronavirus pandemic miniseries looking at pastoral care, communications, sacramental theology, formation, and justice and reconciliation ministry while we're experience church in exile. Part one features the Rev. Dr. Storm Swain author of Trauma and Transformation at Ground Zero: A Pastoral Theology from Fortress Press.…

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Crushed It - Season 4 Episode 11 feat. Anna Fitch Courie and David W. Peters 57:32

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After an unexpected hiatus we return with Anna Courie and David Peters, authors of Christ Walk Crushed: a 40-Day Journey Toward Reconciliation available from Church Publishing Inc. In this interview we discuss contrition, healing, forgiveness, and reconciliation, as well as what its like to leave the beautiful state of Hawaii for the mainland. Chec…

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Failure is Success - Season 4 Episode 10 feat. the Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija of TryTank 1:03:01

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The Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija joins us to talk about his ministry with TryTank, a joint partnership between the General Theological Seminary and Virginia Theological Seminary. TryTank is a learning lab to experiment in church growth and innovation. In this episode we talk about the boldness to experiment in ministry, and how failure can lead to true suc…

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Two MORE Fantastic Forma Guests - Season 4 Episode 9 feat. Jerusalem Greer and Callie Swanlund 1:19:50

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On this week’s Priest Pulse, Colin and Fr. Laurence fly solo as they key up two MORE interviews from the FORMA conference in January. While in Indy, Fr. Ben and Colin sat down with Jerusalem Greer, who is currently (but was not yet at the time) staff officer for evangelism on the Presiding Bishop’s staff, to hear about the many projects she has goi…

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On Discernment and Vocation - Season 4 Episode 8 feat. Greg Millikin and Sarah Stonesifer 1:36:57

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On this episode we're joined by author Greg Millikin of the book "Being Called, Being Gay" from Church Publishing available now, as well as returning guest Sarah Stonesifer. We discuss issues around discernment, vocation, and call to lay and ordained ministry, and engage issues of age, gender, sexual orientation, and more as they relate to discernm…

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A Baptism Day - S4 E7 featuring Anna V. Ostenso Moore: Red Church Door Podcast Special 43:20

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Colin and Ben discuss the brand new Red Church Door Podcast at www.redchurchdoor.org and share this wonderful content. At the 2019 Forma conference, Colin interviewed author Anna V. Ostenso Moore about her book "Today is a Baptism Day" available now from Church Publishing. Special thanks to the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta's youth ministry podcast …

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Formed to Proclaim - S4 E6 2019 Forma Conference Wrap Up 1:09:02

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Ben and Laurence unpack their experience at the Formed to Proclaim 2019 Forma Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discuss the conference and then we hear from conference goers of their impressions. Over the next several weeks we'll be releasing our Forma interviews and live episode.

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Hops, Malt, Water, Yeast, Jesus - LIVE from the Diocese of Pennsylvania feat. Kirk Berlenbach 59:15

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It's tough to find a name for an episode about beer that doesn't offend or violate intellectual property! For the third year in a row we are LIVE at the Diocese of Pennsylvania clergy conference in Cape May, NJ. The Rev. Kirk Berlenbach, Canon for Growth and Support of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, joins the show to discuss beer ministry - do's and …

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A Magnificent Evangelist and Where to Find Her - S04E04 feat. Patricia Lyons 50:01

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The Rev. Patricia (Tricia) Lyons is the Evangelism and Community Engagement in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington DC, administrator of the Episcopal Evangelist network on Facebook, and author of Teaching Faith with Harry Potter: A Guidebook for Parents and Educators for Multigenerational Faith Formation. Tricia has also served on the Presiding Bis…

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Is The Sky Falling - S4 E3 feat. Dr. Jeremy Bonner 51:28

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Dr. Jeremy Bonner is an Honorary Fellow in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University and contributor to the book, "Growth and Decline in the Anglican Communion: 1980 to the Present". You can read more about Dr. Bonner's work here: https://livingchurch.org/covenant/2018/08/30/facing-more-episcopal-church-decline/…

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Hacking Methodism - S4 E2 feat. Jeremy Smith 1:03:04

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Episode two of season four is here! Ben and Colin are joined by the Rev. Jeremy Smith of Hacking Christianity. Rev. Jeremy Smith is a United Methodist Elder serving as Senior Pastor at First United Methodist Church in Seattle, Washington (USA). He blogs about faith, young clergy issues, technology, internet theory, and geeky topics at HackingChrist…

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Two Scary Words (Digital and Evangelism) - S4 E1 feat. Jeremy Tackett 56:12

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Four years and now four seasons kicks off with Jeremy Tackett, Digital Evangelist for the Episcopal Church. We discuss working for Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, exciting new projects for TEC, and those two scary words "digital" and "evangelism." Bonus interview: Colin asks Ben all about his new Kickstarter for the All Ports Open Network launching…

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Monday Morning Sermonback Extra - Placing a Stumbling Block In Front of the Margins 6:55

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This week, Jesus has some pretty strong words for the privileged who, because of their tribes, try to keep some in and some out. Reading: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp21_RCL.html#gsp1

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Monday Morning Sermonback Extra - Proper 20 Year B 5:13

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Mark Nepo writes that sacred moments wait for us like the very pulse of life that waits like a kind mother at the edge of exhaustion. As we seek to ease our anxiety not on early things but on things heavenly, what would it look like if we made God the foundation for our stability? Reading: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp20_R…

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Monday Morning Sermonback Extra - Proper 19 Year B 7:31

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When exactly did we ever all just get along? Colin explores last Sunday's Gospel where we are met with one of the earliest divisions in the church. Gospel Reading: http://www.lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp19_RCL.html#gsp1

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Monday Morning Sermonback Extra - Proper 16 Year B 10:05

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We are trying something different here at Priest Pulse. I (Colin) have been recording the audio from my sermon for years and I'm finding it less effective as a tool to share the gospel. Sermons on Sunday are visual mediums and the audio is not capturing the entire presentation. What I want to try is to take the content from the Sunday Sermon, and o…

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Creative Common Evangelism - S3 E18 feat. Kyle Oliver 45:33

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This week, we welcome back the Rev. Kyle Oliver (Creative Commons Prayer) to talk about what he's been up to since his last time on Priest Pulse, his Doctoral work at Columbia, and even more exciting - his recent Holy Eucharist Illuminated Cards project. Ben, Colin, and Kyle talk about new trends in the church and the continuing rise in what they s…

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#GC79 That's a Wrap - The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church 35:57

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No #GC79 Pigeon, no Episcobaby, no lightning scar, but we do have some amazing interviews and a wrap up from our correspondent Laurence Wainwright-Maks from the floor of the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church. The incredible executive director of Forma Bill Campbell (finally!) joins us as well as Charles Graves and Bishop Silvestre Rom…

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Kick It! - S3 E17 feat. Callie Swanlund 58:38

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The Rev. Callie Swanlund joins us to discuss her fabulous project now on Kickstarter: How2Charist, a Digital Instructed Eucharist. Bread+wine: blessed. God: present. What's the meaning behind our words+rituals? How2charist illuminates the liturgy's beauty+spirit. You can back this project now in the link below. Listen to Callie tell her story of ho…

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#GC79 We Lost Track of the Day of Convention Conversations - The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church 20:47

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Yes, the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church is still going on. Yes, we've lost track of how many days it has been. Yes, we are still extremely thrilled by these wonderful conversations. On this episode, Bishop Daniel Gutierrez of the Diocese of Pennsylvania and Mary Parmer of Invite Welcome Connect both return to Priest Pulse with thei…

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#GC79 Day 4 and 5 Conversations - The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church 37:14

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Topics include: Prayer Book Revision (Resolution A068), Bishops Against Gun Violence, Hutto Detention Facility visit, #Metoo, worship at General Convention, diversity and inclusiveness in leadership, creation care and agrarian mission, Episcopal Relief and Development, youth ministry, the Young Adult Festival, Union of Black Episcopalians, and much…

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#GC79 Day 3 Conversations - The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church 17:45

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Fr. Laurence Wainwright-Maks continues to interview from the floor of the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas. In this episode: Jason Evans, Sarah Stonesifer, and discussions of #MeToo, #Churchtoo, worship at GC, evangelism, church planting, and much more.

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#GC79 Day 2 and 3 Conversations - The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church 17:49

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Fr. Laurence Wainwright-Maks continues reporting from the floor of the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church in Austin, TX. He discusses the #metoo liturgy and the opening press event with Bishop Michael Curry and President of the House of Deputies Gay Clark Jennings. Laurence continues to collect perspectives from the floor including: Dr…

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#GC79 Day 1 - The 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church 15:31

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Join our correspondent Laurence Wainwright-Maks as he reports from the floor of #GC79, the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church. Interviews include Bishop Brian Seage of the Diocese of Mississippi, representatives of Bexley Seabury seminary, Aimee Bostwick, President of the Board of Forma, other representatives of Forma, and more! Lauren…

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The One Person Crazy Enough - S3 E16 featuring Scott Gunn on the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church #GC79 38:43

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It's that glorious, triennial time: General Convention! #GC79 has kicked off and in this episode Ben and Colin interview Scott Gunn of Forward Movement about all of the Convention hype. We unpack the big issues, and what makes convention great. Let Scott Gunn help you understand some of the ins-and-outs of the General Convention. https://www.episco…

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Cancer Girl and the Cape of Grace - S3 E15 featuring Anna Courie 50:39

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Anna Fitch Courie returns to talk about her amazing new book the Adventures of Cancer Girl and God, available now from Church Publishing. Topics include: living with cancer or illness, grace and healing, finding faith in difficult circumstances, evangelism and sharing our stories of faith, Michael Curry and the Jesus Movement, Lent Madness, and so …

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Forming Servants of Jesus (part 2) - S3 E14 featuring the Faculty of the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church 52:28

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Fr. Benjamin Gildas sits down for a roundtable discussion with the full time faculty of the General Theological Seminary of the Episcopal Church to discuss challenges and opportunities facing current and new leadership in this denomination. www.gts.edu Desmond Tutu Travel Seminar with the Rev. Dr. Michael Battle: www.gts.edu www.michaelbattle.com…