Faith in Motion, the Podcast

Enneagram Sevens are known for being spontaneous, opportunistic, and seeking joy and fun wherever they go. To share some of that joyous spirit with us today is Rev. Jenny Sung! Our hope as you listen to these episodes about the various types, whether you are an Enneagram 7, or love someone who is a 7, or you’re simply just curious about the enneagram - is that you learn something about who you are...

Our sound producer had so much fun while listening to the unedited version of Monday's episode that we decided to make it a blooper reel for you all to enjoy! We hope this brings a smile to your face as it did to ours. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! 

Enneagram 5s are cerebral, investigative types. Tending to be more introverted, they carefully protect their time and energy, though they can also be quite goofy - a lovely trait you'll experience in this week's episode with Kelsey's husband, Rev. Kevin Beebe! It was such a fun episode to do, our amazing sound editor put together a blooper reel that will go live on Wednesday morning...

Tracy uses their vision and creative expression towards cultivating humanity in a world largely condemning and diminishing of the beauty, interconnections and the vulnerability that come with being human. Her early touring career and a musician and songwriter brought her across the continental United States and many parts of Central and South America. Tracy’s songs opened pathways for relationship...

Enneagram Fours are known for having big feelings. To talk to us more about Enneagram Fours we have Jody Thone.  Our hope as you listen to these episodes about the various types, whether you are an Enneagram 4, or love someone who is a 4, or you’re simply just curious about the enneagram - is that you learn something about who you are. That you find healing in knowing you are not alone, and that y...

Enneagram Sixes are known for being overly prepared. They have a unique gift for sensing what the dangers are in a situation and having a plan. To talk to us more about Enneagram Sixes we have Emily Snowden, who is a pastor and brilliant enneagram teacher. Our hope as you listen to these episodes about the various types, whether you are an Enneagram 6, or love someone who is a 6, or you’re simply...

Renowned author, Mitali Perkins , joins us this week to share about her powerful new children's book, " The Story of Us ." It speaks to the power of creation, our relationship with the elements, the chaos of natural disaster, and wondering how God comes as the restorer of broken relationship. "One of life's greatest joys is to create spaces where young people feel safe, we...

Enneagram Twos are known for being altruistic helpers. They have a unique gift for sensing people's needs, caring for others, and reading a room. To talk to us more about Enneagram Twos we have Holly Johnson, who is a pastor and Enneagram teacher based out of Minneapolis. Our hope as you listen to these episodes about the various types, whether you are a 2, or love someone who is a 2, or you’...

Enneagram Threes are known for being goal-driven big dreamers. They have a unique gift for seeing potential in themselves and everyone around them, and cheering folks on to be their best selves. To talk to us more about Enneagram Threes, we have Val Hystek, who is a writer, enneagram enthusiast, and teacher. Our hope as you listen to these episodes about the various types, whether you are an Ennea...

Enneagram Eights are known for being self-confident, strong, and assertive. They have a unique gift for seeing injustice and calling it out for what it is. To talk to us more about Enneagram Eights, we have Marlie Heberling, who is a seasoned Enneagram teacher and graphic designer. She’s an Enneagram Eight herself and shares her insight and wisdom with us about our beloved Enneagram Eights.  Our h...

Enneagram Ones are known for being ethical and conscientious. They have a unique gift for discerning right from wrong. To talk to us more about Enneagram Ones, we have Hazel Monae, who is a leadership development teacher and Enneagram expert. She’s an Enneagram 1 and shares her insight and wisdom with us about our beloved Enneagram Ones. Our hope as you listen to these episodes about the various t...

Enneagram Nines are known for valuing peace and having the unique ability to see all sides. They have a unique gift for bringing people together and making folks feel seen and supported. To talk to us more about Enneagram Nines, we have Michael Shahan , who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Enneagram teacher. He’s an Enneagram 9 and shares his insight and wisdom with us about our bel...

Welcome to our Enneagram series!! This fall we're doing a deep dive on the Enneagram , which is an ancient spiritual tool used for better understanding ourselves, and one another.  This week, Jessica Denise Dickson introduces us to the history and usage of the Enneagram, and gives an overview of the 9 types. It's a little longer than our typical episode, but it is jam packed with amazing...

In this brief episode, we breathe and pray together and listen to words from powerful mystics on the beauty and importance of rest. Book recommendation from the episode: Love Poems from God: Twelve Sacred Voices from the East and West

Jamie McGhee, a novelist, playwright, and essayist, who is Black, queer, and prefers not to identify within a gender binary, though is often perceived as and was assigned female at birth. And Adam Hollowell, an author, ethicist, and facilitator, who is a white male. Adam was on faculty at Duke University while Jamie was a student and they began reading James Baldwin together and eventually writing...

Queer-Affirming, Millennial & Gen Z Led. That's how Tree of Life Lutheran in Minneapolis describes themselves. Rev. Marissa Sotos shares what a faith community like this looks like. What happens when we let go of "the way it's always been done," and try something new? What happens when elders are led by youngers, and vice versa? What happens when we release the need for cer...

Hi friends! We are taking a break from July 25th - August 21st and we will be back with more amazing content for you starting Monday, August 22nd! Be sure to listen to this quick message and prayer from Pastor Kelsey and you can find all the links to stay connected below: Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional . Check out our website for gr...

We apologize; the wrong audio for this interview was originally uploaded (and was 2hrs long!). It's fixed now but may take a while for the correct audio to show up on your podcast platform. You'll know it's the correct audio if it's under an hour. Thank you for your grace and understanding! In a time when it’s harder than ever to look reality in the eye, Rev. Jenny Smith offers...

 Rev. Breanna Illéné and Pastor Kelsey sit down to talk Christian Education, what it means to be ecumenical in our faith and embrace the many Christian traditions we carry, and raising children who have a faith that is wider and broader than a particular denomination. About Breanna Breanna is the Curator of Content and Ecumenical Innovation Coordinator and her role includes communications; identif...

"How do you know I don't have to pray 50x a day in this particular way in order for my family not to die in a fire? Well, I don't, but we're goingt o take the chance that this is OCD and we're going to take the chance that we know that God is a loving God, and we're going to lean into that." Contrary to popular misconception, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) i...

Doubt can be incredibly lonely. In a world that tends to value a faith that resembles certainty, it can be very isolating to feel like you have more questions than answers.  So many of us struggle in those quiet moments when God feels far away and the foundation of our faith feels unstable. Perhaps you, also, have looked with envy at those who have such a "strong faith" that they have ab...

NOTE: This episode was recorded and published BEFORE the final Supreme Court decision was released, effectively overturning Roe v. Wade and stripping folks with a uterus of their rights.  For many folks, it felt like the earth shook when Politico published the leaked draft of the Supreme Court's case on Roe v. Wade. Reproductive Justice activists turned up their microphones and voices for lou...

"When I speak of resilience, and when I speak of celebrating Juneteenth, it is recognizing that Pastor Kelsey and I get to have this conversation today as equals, as co-laborers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ." Over 150 years after Juneteenth was first celebrated by Black communities in the United States, it was finally recognized as a national holiday in 2021. Artistic Theologian, Alexus...

Happy Pride Month!! Preacher, activist, and drag queen, Marge Erin Johnson, joins us this week to kick off Pride and to talk about the ways God loves every single part of us. She shares the depth of grace we receive when we enter into a sanctuary for Drag Church, because it offers the message that you are welcome exactly as you are. About Marge Marge Erin Johnson (she/her) is a preacher, activist,...

“You don’t need a seminary degree to talk with your kids about Jesus. But it can be nice to have a friend with one.” Pastor Meredith Miller is here to be that friend for us - talking us through how to have hard faith conversations with our young ones. Even if you aren’t a parent, Meredith is such a good resource full of wisdom that all of us can learn from. Kids ask really tough questions that a l...