Faithfully Memphis

This week, we're taking a pause from our normal interview format on Faithfully Memphis. Bishop Phoebe and Minister of Communication Emily Austin reflect on evangelism in the Episcopal Church, how we can be building "beloved community" in new ways, and the way the Holy Spirit works through conversations and interactions that may not take place within the walls of a church building.  Like what...

If you've ever felt like civility is on the decline and that political polarization is driving us apart, you'll want to listen to this week's episode of Faithfully Memphis. Founded in 2016, the Braver Angels organization is committed to bringing people together to discuss hard topics with bravery and civility. Join the Rev. Debbie McCanless, Deacon at Saint John's Episcopal Church (Memphis),...

This week on Faithfully Memphis, Bishop Phoebe speaks with Father Val Handwerker and Shannon Curtis of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Downtown Memphis. Pope Francis has called for a global synod for listening and "journeying together," and the people of St. Pat's have been rolling up their sleeves to listen to Catholics and non-Catholics alike about the ways the Church can better serve those who...

It's a special week on Faithfully Memphis where we celebrate our local radio home, WYXR 91.7 FM! We encourage you to a pledge of support of any amount at WYXR.org. WYXR, a nonprofit radio partnership between The Daily Memphian and The University of Memphis, fosters the kind of thought-provoking and inspiring conversations you hear on Faithfully Memphis each week, including today's episode with the...

In this final week of Faithfully Memphis' Nurturing the Next Generation series, Emily Austin, Minister of Communication for the EDWTN, is joined in the studio with Torrey Bates, Executive Director at For the Kingdom (FTK). FTK is a 100-acre camp, conference, and retreat center located in Memphis' Whitehaven neighborhood, set aside to represent God's kingdom on Earth. "We seek to be a place wh...

Maggie Schaumleffel, Family & Communications Coordinator at St. George’s Episcopal Church, sits down with Laura White (Holy Apostles) and Shannon Tucker (Calvary Episcopal Church) from Episcopal Recovery for a discussion about recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, issues facing children of parents in recovery, and more.  ABOUT THIS SERIES Children and youth are more resilient than we&...

This week on Faithfully Memphis, Bishop Phoebe interviews Iletha Washington, Director of the Miriam Child Development Center at the United Methodist Neighborhood Center (UMNC-M). Founded in 1907, the UMNC-M is a partnership of churches and neighbors serving one another in Christian love, ministering to the physical and spiritual needs of families who need a helping hand. This show i...

This week on Faithfully Memphis, our "Nurturing the Next Generation" series continues with a conversation with Gabbie Munn (Calvary Episcopal Church, Memphis), Carter Webster (Church of the Holy Communion, Memphis), and Amzie Williams (Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Memphis). All three have worked in youth ministry since before the pandemic, and during this program, they share what they've lea...

Cynthia McCarty, Director of Children and Youth Ministry at Holy Apostles, brings together leaders from the Center for Youth Ministry Training (CYMT) for a robust discussion around cultivating impactful youth ministers. Participants in the discussion include Jeremy Demarest, Director of Children and Family Ministries at Calvary Episcopal Church; Nick Guerra, Director of Youth Ministry at Heartsong...

Continuing our Nurturing the Next Generation series on Faithfully Memphis, Allison Pace, who serves as Minister of Parish Family at Saint John's Episcopal Church in Memphis, TN, engages in a delightful intergenerational conversation with Betty Peyton, 85, and Katherine Pace, 10, whose special friendship shows how children and seniors can have rich, meaningful relationships. 

In the second installment of our Nurturing the Next Generation series, Drew Massengale, Minister to Children at Church of the Holy Communion in Memphis, TN, interviews Mary Henry Thompson, Lower School Chaplain at St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis. Drew also talks about John and Charles Wesley, who are celebrated on March 3 on the Episcopal Church's liturgical calendar.  

Bishop Phoebe talks with Noah Glenn, creator and host of the family mindfulness podcast Like You, about how the lessons of mindfulness and meditation are for everyone – including children and families. Listen to Like You wherever you get your podcasts!  ABOUT THIS SERIES ON FAITHFULLY MEMPHIS Children and youth are more resilent than we can imagine, but as we move into the third yea...

Originally released in August 2021, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features the Reverend Jonathan Chesney, associate rector of Church of the Holy Communion, in conversation with Jonathan Dummar, dancer and choreographer at Ballet Memphis. The two explore the intersection of artistic expression and Christian spirituality, and they also discuss St. Bartholomew. View "Songs of Artful Resistance"...

"You can't achieve environmental goals by paying social costs."  Our series on creation care and environmental stewardship concludes this week with the Reverend Jay Biedenharn, rector of Saint John's Episcopal Church in Memphis, in conversation with Christian Man, Policy Action Lead for Just Rural Transition. Their discussion explores the potential social costs of environmental conservation a...

Our series on Creation Care and Stewardship continues this week with a conversation with Mia Madison, Executive Director of Memphis Tilth. Founded in 2015, Memphis Tilth's mission is to cultivate collective action for an economically sustainable, socially equitable, and environmentally sound local food system. Learn more here: memphistilth.org ABOUT MIA MADISON Mia Madison (her/she) has served as...

"Water is wonderful!" is the message of this episode of Faithfully Memphis! Emily Austin talks with Michelle Cowan, Director of Education for Clean Memphis, about Clean Memphis' new "Water Is Wonderful" curriculum sponsored by International Paper. The curriculum is designed to help elementary school students learn about water conservation in Shelby County and across the world. Their conversation a...

Continuing our series on creation care and stewardship, Nick Wiggins joins Bishop Phoebe for a conversation about his work at the Wolf River Conservancy. Nick is a native Memphian and aside from being an avid naturalist and outdoors enthusiast, he is committed to protecting our natural resources here in the Mid-South for all future generations benefit. As the Community Conservation Manager, Nick j...

Happy Epiphany! Happy 2022! Happy everything! This week, we're delighted to kick off our first Faithfully Memphis series of the year - Creation Care and Stewardship - with a conversation with Cynthia McCarty. In addition to her role as Director of Children and Youth Ministry at Church of the Holy Apostles in Collierville, TN, Cynthia was a member of the Episcopal Church's delegation to the United...

To close out 2021 on Faithfully Memphis, we are delighted to bring you a service of Lessons & Carols, recorded live at Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tennessee on December 12, 2021. This service features the Grace-St. Luke’s Choir, Canterbury Choir, and The Memphis Boy & Girl Choir. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was first celebrated at King’s College, Cambridge on...

Join Bishop Phoebe Roaf for a conversation with Mark Hackett, Founder and Executive Director of Operation Broken Silence, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is building a global movement to empower the Sudanese people through innovative programs. He is one of only a handful of Americans who have been on the frontlines of the war in Sudan's Nuba Mountains. Learn more about Operation Broken Sil...

In this episode of Faithfully Memphis, the Reverend Tom Momberg, priest in charge of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Memphis, Tennessee, is joined in conversation with his good friend John Ashworth for a discussion on the theme of "becoming beloved community one friendship at a time." The two met through their mutual work with the Lynching Sites Project of Memphis. Fr. Tom also talks about St. Ni...

On this episode of Faithfully Memphis, Emily is joined in conversation with watercolor artist Bill Branch, and they talk about the season of Advent, art and spirituality, and Bill's new work that will be featured on the EDWTN Christmas card. A limited number of prints will be available for purchase at the inaugural Advent Arts Market on Saturday, December 4 at the Barth House Episcopal Center. Lea...

Airing originally on Nov. 19, 2020 on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN, this episode of Faithfully Memphis was hosted by the Reverend Hester Mathes, senior associate rector of Church of the Holy Communion. Joining her for a conversation about interfaith service and worship is Dr. Stephen Cook, senior pastor at Second Baptist Church in Memphis. Here is the complete information on the Interfaith Food &am...

Airing originally on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, Tennessee on November 11, 2021, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features Emily Austin in conversation with the Very Reverend Kim Coleman, Dr. Lavonnie Perry Claybon, and Mr. Swazoo Claybon. Mother Kim serves as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Arlington, Virginia and she is also the current national president of the Union of Black Episcopalians...

It’s a powerful day on #FaithfullyMemphis ! This episode features Bishop Phoebe in conversation with Dr. Maxie Dunnam, United Methodist Church minister, evangelist, Bible commentator and writer. He is a past president of World Methodist Council and currently President Emeritus of Asbury Theological Seminary .