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Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview U.S. Magistrate Judge Charles Kahn about his career as a lawyer and judge. Judge Kahn is a sixth-generation Pensacolian and a sixth-generation member of Temple Beth El.

In Fr. Michael's sermon titled "Living the Faith," he tells us no matter what our role is there is a way to live out our faith within the context of that role. The readings from this week were: Proverbs 31:10-31 Psalm 1 James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a Mark 9:30-37

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview Matthew Sale. Matthew attended the Naval Academy and is in his second year of flight school in Pensacola. Matthew attends Christ Church, where he sings in the choir, attends YAAC and has volunteered at VBS.

In Fr. Michael's sermon, he speaks on how God called us to love all people, even our enemies. We have been shown mercy and blessed by the God who loves us. When we see this, it helps us show mercy to others even when they don’t deserve it. The readings from this week were: Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 97 Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21 John 17:20-26

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week IV: Devotion to Jesus. Scripture Meditation: John 12:1-8

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week III: God's Coworker. Scripture Meditation: John 11:27-45

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week II: Trusting in Jesus. Scripture Meditation: John 11:1-27

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie discuss Mary and Martha week I: Disciples of Jesus. Scripture Meditation: Luke 10:38-42

The Fall small group study at Christ Church is on the stories of Mary and Martha. In this episode, Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie discuss the study and give details on which stories are in the booklet. This is a four week study.

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie sit down with Catherine Jehle. Catherine is a lifelong member of Christ Church and a licensed clinical social worker who works in private practice and specializes in trauma therapy.

Rev. Katie's sermon on ways we hinder God from working in our lives. The readings from this week were: Acts 11:1-18 Psalm 148 Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview Capt., Ret. Sterling Gilliam. Sterling was a Naval Aviator for 30 years when he retired. He is now the director of the National Naval Museum in Pensacola and a parishioner of Christ Church.

Fr. Michael's sermon on how who we are should impact what we do. The readings from this week were: Genesis 15:1-12,17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Luke 13:31-35

Rev. Katie interviews Fr. Michael about his calling to the priesthood.

Fr. Michael's sermon on the power of words and how they can tear us down or build us up. The readings from this week were: Proverbs 1:20-33 Psalm 19 James 3:1-12 Mark 8:27-38

Fr. Michael interviews Rev. Katie about her calling to become a priest during college, as she was a math major and had planned to attend medical school to become a surgeon.

Fr. Michael's sermon on the fact that nothing can separate us from the love of God and one of his favorite sermons ever. The readings from this week were: Genesis 29:15-28 Psalm 105:1-11, 45b Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33,44-52

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie discuss their intention for this fall, asking the People of Christ Church to do a time of discernment about what God is calling them to do in their life and how they are called into ministry.

Rev. Katie's sermon explores what it means to repent. The readings from this week were: Exodus 3:1-15 Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie interview Paul Miller, the assistant organist at Christ Church.

Fr. Michael's sermon on Jesus' example of obedience. We obey out of gratitude and love for all he has given us. God wants us to obey because it leads to a more abundant life. The readings from this week were: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Psalm 132:1-19 Revelation 1:4b-8 John 18:33-37

Fr. Michael and Rev. Katie interview parishioner Cathy Allebach as she retires from 26 years of teaching at Episcopal Day School.

Father Michael's sermon on learning to see that everyone is a child of God. The readings for this week were: Joshua 5:9-12 Psalm 32 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Fr. Michael & Rev. Katie interview Christ Church's new Director of Children and Family Ministries, Sarah Kent.

Bishop Russell's sermon from his visit in April for confirmation. The readings from this week were: Act 5:27-32 Psalm 150 Revelation 1:4-8 John 20:19-31