All things…Episcopal

In this episode… we invite two vocational deacons (their permanent ordained calling vs. a transitional deacon who later goes on to the priesthood) to join us. They talk about the role and function of a vocational deacon, their call story, and how they each live out their calling in very different ways.     The Reverend Barbara Wegener and The Reverend Adam James join us in conversation.       Abou...

In this episode… we unpack the meaning of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) or as we here at All Things…Episcopal like to say, The Boss Lady. Fr. David Kendrick talks about how for some Episcopalians they find a meaning in having a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and how scripture informs a personal devotion to the Boss Lady, our beloved Blessed Virgin Mary. We also have two young adults on this e...

In this episode… we unpack the question, do Episcopalians actually read Scripture? We are joined by the Very Reverend Dr. Andy Keyse for this conversation. We talk about how Episcopalians view Holy Scripture and is there a way to faithfully study and understand them. We also discuss the importance of translations of the Bible and where to start reading the Bible if you are wanting to explore it fo...

In this episode… we continue our talk about the sacrament of Holy Communion and the Episcopal doctrine of the Eucharist, “Episco-ettique” as Fr. David calls it, when we receive the consecrated elements and the pastoral ministry and responsibility of distributing the consecrated elements of the Eucharist. We also “unpack” some terms that are talked about frequently, but not entirely explained.    A...

In this episode… we talk about the sacrament of Holy Communion and the Episcopal doctrine of the Eucharist, “Episco-ettique” as Fr. David calls it, when we receive the consecrated elements and the pastoral ministry and responsibility of distributing the consecrated elements of the Eucharist. We also “unpack” some terms that are talked about frequently, but not entirely explained.     About the Hos...

In this episode… we talk about the role and function of a bishop and you will hear from our own bishop, The Rt. Reverend Diane Jardine Bruce. You will hear her joys and humor. Her call story to both the priesthood and the episcopate (fancy name for bishop). You will also hear her deepest prayer for the young people of the church.      About the Hosts Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of th...

In this episode… we hear from one member of the clergy and one member of the laity who are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.  We hear their stories; we learn a bit more on the journey toward inclusion the Episcopal Church is making, and we hear a real time learning moment that one of our podcaster’s experiences. About the Hosts Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently...

In this episode, we hear from Fr. David and Fr. Collin about koinonia, or communion, and the importance of participating in the church community. They addressed challenges within institutions, the benefits of having a church community, and their personal experiences within the church.      About the Hosts Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college mini...

In this episode, we hear a sermon that was delivered by Clare Stern-Burbano and Dani Valencia Montoya on May 7th for Youth Sunday. They addressed the challenges and healing spaces that studying scripture offer us as followers of Christ.    Additionally, they also have a conversation about what the sermon writing process was life, what types of prayer and research processes they went through and wh...

In this episode… we talk about personal and corporate piety. Why we do the things we do. It is not just pew aerobics; it is reverence for God. However, in the Episcopal Church, not every parish will have the same exact same piety in a worship service, nor will everyone have the same personal piety. Piety is less about doing the “right thing” and more about how to show reverence or respect to the T...

In this episode… we talk about the meaning behind Full Communion, “Called to Common Mission” with the Evangelical Lutheran Church USA. We hear from The Rev. Anne Kyle about her ministry as an Episcopal priest serving not one but two congregations, one Episcopal and one ELCA.    “According to this agreement, the Episcopal Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America “discovered their unity in...

In this episode… We hear from two college students in Springfield, MO who talk about finding their way to the Episcopal Church and what lead them to make the decision to be Confirmed in the Episcopal Church.    About the Hosts Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuq...

In this episode… We hear from Danni Valencia Montoya, a young adult member of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral. She speaks to us about hope for the future of the Church as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and what gives her hope during the Easter season.    The first portion of the episode is an interview between Clare and Danni and the second portion is Danni offering a homily.     About the Ho...

In this episode… We talk about prayer and one of the ways Episcopalians engage in a prayer practice. We explore the daily office and how to use the Book of Common Prayer to move through the Daily Office.    About the Daily Office, “After the Anglican Reformation, Archbishop Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556) reduced the eight monastic offices to the two services of Morning and Evening Prayer. These servic...

In this episode… We introduce the podcast hosts, explore the initiation into the Body of Christ through the sacrament of Holy Baptism and hear Justin Smith’s Baptism story. Justin is an active young adult at St. Mary’s in Kansas City MO.    About the Hosts Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-yea...