Faithfully Memphis

In this episode of Faithfully Memphis, Minister of Communication Emily Austin is joined in conversation with Sherrie Carter, Pet Resource Specialist for Memphis Animal Services, and Kathleen Quinlen, a volunteer active in the MAS animal foster program. Emily also talks about St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology.  To learn more about the MAS, go to https://www.faceboo...

Originally airing on WYXR 91.7 FM Memphis on October 21, 2021, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features Bishop Phoebe Roaf in conversation with Elizabeth Ennis,  with Elizabeth Ennis, Senior Development Manager of the American Cancer Society's Memphis office. Learn more about ways you can support breast cancer awareness, including the #RealMenWearPink campaign! Facebook:   &...

Originally airing on October 14, 2021 on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features Bishop Phoebe Roaf in conversation with Quincy Jones, Director of Programs of Neighborhood Preservation, Inc. (NPI). NPI is a Memphis-based nonprofit organization that exist to eliminate or mitigate all known legal and systemic impediments to the removal of such properties so that all...

Originally airing on WYXR 91.7 on October 7, 2021, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features Maggie Schaumleffel, Family & Communications Coordinator at St. George's Episcopal Church in Germantown, TN, in conversation with poet Joan Biddle and artist Stacey Johnson.  ST. GEORGE'S: https://stgchurch.org/ JOAN BIDDLE: http://www.joanbiddle.net/ STACEY JOHNSON: https://annestasis.com/

In this episode of Faithfully Memphis, join the Reverend Terry Street, rector of St. Philip Episcopal Church, for a conversation with Memphis-based singer/songwriter Grace Askew.  Learn more about Father Terry and St. Philip at https://www.stphilipecmemphis.org/about-us. Be sure to check out Grace's DARE TO SUCK podcast on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!  Featured Music: ...

In this episode of Faithfully Memphis, the Reverend Paul McClain, associate rector of Calvary Episcopal Church in Memphis, TN is joined in conversation with Bill Craddock.  ABOUT BILL CRADDOCK  After 25 years in development and management of a regional insurance and financial organization, The Craddock Company, Bill sold the business in 1991 and served in consulting and executive roles i...

Airing originally on October 15, 2020 on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features Bishop Phoebe Roaf in conversation with WMC Action News 5 anchor Kontji Anthony.

Recorded live in the WYXR 91.7 FM studios at Crosstown Concourse in Memphis, TN, 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. Ba...

In this episode of Faithfully Memphis, the Reverend Laura Gettys, Associate Rector of Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Memphis, TN, is joined in conversation with Reverend Ayanna Watkins, who is the Lead Organizer/ Executive Director of Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action and Hope (MICAH).  Ayanna is a speaker, writer, and facilitator focused on building transformative community and n...

In this episode of Faithfully Memphis, Emily Austin is joined by "glass-overflowing optimist" Marvin Stockwell for a conversation on faith, nonprofit communications, and why we should all find a so-called lost cause to champion. In addition to his career at Church Health, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and FedEx, Stockwell has been a driving force behind Friends of the Fairgrounds and the...

On this episode of Faithfully Memphis, originally airing on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN, Bishop Phoebe is joined in conversation with Dr. Chris Cooper. As the Extension Service’s Horticulture Agent and Coordinator for UT Extension's Master Gardener program, Dr. Cooper's Chris’s primary job,  is to plan, develop, coordinate and conduct educational programs addressing issues that affect urban,...

Originally airing on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, Tennessee on July  29, 2021, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features the Reverend Canon Sharon Alexander in conversation with Chris King, the U.S. Executive Director of Amistad Mission, whose mission is to manifest Christ’s love for the poor by helping Bolivian children and families in need. Learn more about Amistad here: https://www.amistadmi...

This episode of Faithfully Memphis is all about youth ministry! Join hosts Gabbie Munn (Youth Minister at Calvary Episcopal Church) and Carter Webster (Minister to Youth at Church of the Holy Communion) for a conversation with Jerrod Gunter, Next Generation Pastor at New Direction Christian Church. Jerrod has been a youth pastor in Hickory Hill for over a decade. For the last few years he’s b...

Originally airing on Thursday, July 15, 2021 on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN, this episode of Faithfully Memphis - features Father Gary Meade, rector of Saint Mary's Episcopal Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee in conversation with Melissa Brubaker. Melissa is Executive Director of Matthew 25:40, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Dyer County, TN that facilitates the needs of individuals in the areas of...

Originally airing on July 8, 2021 on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features the Very Reverend Jean Vargo, Interim Dean of St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, in conversation with Dr. Susan Nelson. A longtime parishioner at SMC, Dr. Nelson is also active in the Community of St. Mary's in Sewanee. In their conversation, Dr. Nelson talks about her work at Church Health.&...

Originally airing on WYXR 91.7 FM on July 1, 2021, this episode features Emily Austin, Minister of Communication for the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee and Church of the Holy Communion, in conversation with pastor Joshua Narcisse, Director of Spiritual Care at Church Health.  Featured Music:  "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder "Sunday Best" by Surfaces  "Everything's Gonna Be Alr...

This morning on Faithfully Memphis , we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Westina Matthews, editor of the upcoming book “This Band of Sisterhood: Black Women Bishops on Race, Faith, and the Church.” For over thirty-five years, Dr. Matthews has turned her passion and creativity into realities for so many in the community at-large. An accomplished author, sought-after public speaker, and retired Wall Stree...

Join us this week for a powerful conversation about faith through grief with Bishop Phoebe and Rekeshia Hudson. Since the untimely death of her husband, Rekeshia has founded The Cleo T. Hudson, Jr. Memorial Foundation, Inc., whose mission is to develop and provide scholarships, ongoing mentorship and transformational community involvement within our community. Bishop Phoebe also talks about the si...

Join us on a pilgrimage to Greece in 2022!  In this bonus episode, Bishop Phoebe Roaf and Darren Herring from My Faith Journeys discuss the Diocese of West Tennessee's upcoming pilgrimage to Greece, scheduled for Summer 2022. To learn more, go to MyFaithJourneys.com and login to group 22001.

In this episode of Faithfully Memphis, Bishop Phoebe is joined by Rob Clark. Rob is a parishioner at Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church and is organizing the 75th annual Tennessee Episcopal Laymen’s Conference, scheduled for August 20-23 at DuBose Conference Center. Learn more at https://tnchurchmen.org. Featured Music:  "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder "Will You Come and Follow Me?" Words: Jo...

Originally airing on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN on June 3, 2021, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features the Rev. Canon Sharon Alexander, Canon to the Ordinary of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee, in conversation with the Diocese's newly-ordained deacons, the Reverend Deacon Jessica Abell and the Reverend Deacon Debbie McCanless.  Featured Music:  "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wo...

Originally airing on May 27, 2021 on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features Bishop Phoebe Roaf in conversation with Judith Black Moore, President of the Tarik Black Foundation, whose mission is to elevate understanding in the areas of Global Diversity, Wealth Creation, Healthy Habits, and the Impact of Technology by providing youth access to practical information...

In this week's episode of Faithfully Memphis, Brad Thompson, Executive Director of St. Columba Episcopal Retreat and Conference Center in Memphis, TN is joined by a robust panel of camp leaders from across the United States for a discussion of the role camps and outdoor experiences play in the lives of campers and youth staff. Learn how COVID has changed how camps will operate this summer! Brad is...

Airing originally on May 13, 2021 on WYXR 91.7 FM in Memphis, TN, this episode of Faithfully Memphis features Bishop Phoebe Roaf in conversation with Madison Owens, a senior at St. Mary's Episcopal School in Memphis, TN. Throughout high school, Madison has been involved in Black Student Alliance, Honor Council, Student Ambassadors, and Bridge Builders. She plans to attend the George Washington Uni...

This week, Bishop Phoebe talks to Sh. Anwar Arafat, the Community Outreach Director of the Memphis Islamic Center. Sh. Anwar has served as an Imam for 9 Years in Salt Lake City, Memphis, and Nashville. He earned his undergraduate degree in Film at the University of Utah and studied Islam in Gaza, Palestine, Ma’had Al-Furqan in Kuwait, and the Graduate Theological Foundation. He is currently pursui...