Saint Francis Parish and Outreach

Expanding Your Faith

Religion EN ↓ 69 episodes

Expanding your Faith tackles modern day issues with a focus on spirituality. This podcast is produced by the hardworking staff at the Old Catholic Churches International’s Office of Communications and Media Relations. You can find us on the web at https://facebook.com/ExpandingyourFaith.

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Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

The Veritas Manifesto: Operation Nazareth and the Church as Sanctuary 05.07.2026

Father Ricardo Romero joins Bishop Greer to unveil Operation Nazareth Manifest, OCCI's grassroots response to ICE raids and immigrant detentions, rooted in Luke 4:18-19 and the Bonhoeffer conviction that faith requires standing in solidarity with the suffering, not speaking from a safe distance.

Faithful and Fearless: The Legacies of Troy Perry and William Brothers 21.06.2026

Rev. Marc Trimm and Bishop Greer honor two pioneering figures who refused to let the Church remain exclusive -- Rev. Elder Troy Perry, who founded Metropolitan Community Church in 1968 as a sanctuary for LGBTQ+ Christians, and Bishop William Brothers, who organized the Old Catholic Church in America in 1916 as a home for those the institutional Church had left behind.

Christian Nationalism Is Not Christianity 14.06.2026

Bishop Greer and Bishop Ben Williams make the direct doctrinal case that Christian nationalism is not Christianity -- tracing its roots from Constantine to the modern Religious Right and showing from Scripture that Jesus refused the political kingdom, the Church belongs to every nation, and no flag belongs on the altar.

But Stuff 06.06.2026

When the world says one thing and the Church has said another, Bishop Greer, Rev. Marc Trimm, and Bishop Ben Williams go straight to the text to show that the Bible is more radical, more inclusive, and more demanding than anyone expected on women, LGBTQIA+ people, creation, poverty, war, and immigration.

Sanctuary: What the Church Owes the Vulnerable 26.04.2026

Sanctuary: What the Church Owes the Vulnerable

What did the Early Church looked like 19.04.2026

What did the Early Church looked like

Questions and Answers Live 12.04.2026

Questions and Answers Live

A show about nothing! 15.03.2026

Jokes and just random thoughts

Christian Views on War: Just War, Pacifism, and Faithful Discernment 08.03.2026

Christian Views on War: Just War, Pacifism, and Faithful Discernment

Climate Crisis as Spiritual Crisis: Creation Care in 2026 01.03.2026

Climate Crisis as Spiritual Crisis: Creation Care in 2026

The State of the American Church 10.01.2026

What’s really happening to the American Church right now—decline, plateau, or something else? In this episode, Bishop Greer, Rev. Marc, and Bishop Ben look at credible data and the lived reality behind it: shifting Christian identity, changing religious practice, generational gaps, and the strain many churches feel even when numbers “stabilize.” We also talk about polarization, trust, and what res...

Rethinking Sin, Salvation, and the Afterlife 04.10.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss the idea of rethinking what we believe about sin, salvation and the afterlife.

Scriptural Welcome 20.09.2025

What is our responsibility to the immigrant and stranger among us? Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss the Christian’s responsibility to the stranger among us.

Political Violence and Disagreements 13.09.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss Political Violence and Disagreements and the Christian response to both.

Open Table: Radical Inclusion of Communion 06.09.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey, Bishop Ben Williams, and Father Matthew Schnabel discuss Open Table, the Radical Inclusion of Communion.

Faith and Pop Culture 23.08.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss Faith and Pop Culture.

Interfaith Dialogue and Why it Matters 16.08.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss Interfaith Dialogue and Why it Matters.

Immigration and Faith 03.08.2025

On this episode of Expanding Your Faith, Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss the intersection of the immigration debate and faith practices. If you want to help those in need, visit the following sites: https://immigrantjustice.org/ways-to-help/ https://afsc.org/news/6-ways-support-immigrants-...

Spirituality for Skeptics 30.07.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic) and Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC) discuss spirituality for skeptics.

The Jewish Temple 24.05.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), and Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic) discuss the Jewish Temple and what it means for Christianity.

Gender in the Bible 17.05.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), and Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic) discuss gender in the Bible.

The Resurrection of Jesus 03.05.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), and Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic) is discuss what the Resurrection of Jesus means to them and how it matters today.

Pope Francis' Death and the upcoming Conclave 26.04.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic) and Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic discuss Pope Francis’ Death and the upcoming Conclave.

Purpose, Calling, and Assignments 12.04.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), and Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic) discuss our purpose here on earth, our calling to do God’s will, and our assignments in our communities.

Hope after the church hurts you 30.03.2025

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic) and Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC) discuss how to regain faith, trust, and hope after being hurt by the church.

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