Listening for Clues (Legacy Podcasts)

Discover Advent in Everyday Moments: Joy In this video, we interact with some inspirational figures - Dr. Sharon Runge, Executive Director of Kenya Connect (USA), Reverend Henrietta Wiley, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Towson, Maryland, and Markiesha E. Wilson, a human capital consultant. Dr. Runge speaks about the work her organization is doing in rural Kenya and her personal journey of e...

Discover Advent in Everyday Moments: PEACE In this three-part video, orchestra teacher Pat Aaron discusses her musicianship at her church, where she performs either solo, with a pianist friend, or as part of a quartet or trios. She reflects on how performing music provides a deeply spiritual and emotional experience, not just for her, but for those who are listening. The video highlights the beaut...

Discover Advent in Everyday Moments: Finding HOPE Advent One: Three Stories of Hope In the face of adversity, it is often our resilience that shines through, guiding us towards hope and strength. St. Peter's Church in Ellicott City is a prime example of this unwavering resilience. As a church that has experienced its fair share of trauma and tragedy, it has emerged stronger and more determined tha...

Good News 2023 Season Closing The Listening for Clues team, Co-hosts Jon Shematek and Lauren Welch, and Director Lynn Shematek, gather to reflect on creating twenty-one "Good News!" podcasts published since June 2023. They are humbled and grateful to have heard and shared the stories of remarkable individuals who are making a difference in the world, be it large or small. Even as the 2023 season d...

In the Climb with Markiesha E. Wilson We are honored to have Markiesha E. Wilson, a human capital consultant, leadership coach, and author of "In the Climb." Markiesha talks about how her vocation came to be, the power of forgiveness and her amazing book. Resources mentioned in this episode: Markiesha's book "In the Climb" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Climb-Audacious-Actions-Overcome-Corporat...

Engaging Our LIteral Neighbors We are honored to have the Rev. Derek Miller, Rector of St. Peter's Church in Ellicott City, MD with us. Derek talks with us about what it means to be a "co-vocational" priest, and the work he is doing with the Ellicott City Partnership. He encourages us to re-engage with our literal neighbors, people outside the walls of our churches. 00:00 Engaging Our LIteral Neig...

A Deacon's Heart with Anne Reed We are honored to have the Rev. Anne Reed, Episcopal Deacon, who speaks with us about her varied ministries following her retirement from her secular work. In this conversation, Anne embodies what many of us call a "deacon's heart," demonstrating the joy that comes from seeking and serving Christ in others, and connecting the church and the world. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 A...

Guardian Angel: A Place for Everyone We are honored to have the Rev. Steve Holt, Rector of the Church of the Guardian Angel, Baltimore City with us today. Steve speaks about the many ministries this church offers to the community and how it has responded to the needs of the Spanish-speaking residents of the neighborhood. Steve also speaks about his new role in the Diocese of Maryland as the Associ...

Feeling Beings Who Think We are honored to have the Rev. Arianne Rice, Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Towson, MD. Arianne speaks with us about podcasting, leadership coaching and mission work at St. Luke's Youth Center. Highlights: 00:00 Feeling Beings Who Think 00:00 Introduction 02:12 How Did You Get Involved in Podcasting and Leadership Development? 04:04 Becoming a Priest...

Gen Z and the Future of the Church We are honored to have Brother Christian Ventura, O.P. who speaks about his co-vocational call to the Dominican monastic order and the Episcopal diaconate. Christian talks about the future of the church, especially as related to the "diaconal hearts" of Gen Z. Highlights 00:00 Gen Z and the Future of the Church 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Being a Dominican Friar 03:...

Becoming Community with Music We are honored to have Pat Aaron, who has been teaching music to children in public schools in Western Maryland for several decades, as she talks about the power of music to create relationships and community. 00:00 Becoming Community with Music 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Inspired by a Teacher 02:13 It's All About the Students 03:52 Favorite Interactions with Students 0...

Opening the Gates with Rhetta Wiley We are honored to have the Rev. Dr. Henrietta Wiley, PhD, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, Towson, MD. Rhetta speaks with us about "opening the gates" of the church to new ways of thinking and new partnerships. Resources mentioned in this episode: Trinity Episcopal Church - Towson, Maryland Rhetta's email address: hlwiley@trinitychurchtowson.org Highlights: 0...

Spirituality & Social Justice with Bishop Bob Ihloff We are honored to have the Rt. Reverend Robert W. Ihloff, recently retired after serving 28 years as a bishop of the Episcopal Church. Bob speaks about how his spirituality has inspired and maintained his decades-long passion for social justice issues. Highlights: 00:00 Spirituality & Social Justice with Bishop Bob Ihloff 00:18 Introduction...

Living Water Inclusive Catholic Community We are honored to have the Rev. Gloria Carpeneto, a Roman Catholic Womanpriest, who talks about the Living Waters Inclusive Catholic Community, a prophetic voice of inclusion, worship and ministry. Gloria isYou have my bio, right? Resources mentioned in this episode: Gloria's Facebook Page The Living Water Inclusive Catholic Community Facebook Group Page T...

On Volunteering with Kathy Lochary We are honored to have Kathy Lochary from Baltimore, MD. Kathy speaks about how a personal tragedy helped her find a way to give to others. She is a humble, generous person who has worked for years to connect people with others in need. Highlights: 00:00 On Volunteering with Kathy Lochary 00:21 Introduction 01:10 How Kathy Got Involved 06:46 Making a Difference 0...

Grace in the Rearview Mirror We are honored to have the Reverend Mary Luck Stanley, Episcopal priest and newly-published co-author of "Grace in the Rearview Mirror," which offers perspectives on finding God in the everyday, from four women Episcopal priests who are married to Episcopal priests. Highlights 00:00 Grace in the Rearview Mirror 00:00 Intro 01:13 How the Book Came into Being 02:53 Theme...

A Journey to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging We are honored to have the Rev. Dr. Brandt Montgomery speak with us about his call to ministry and experiences as a school chaplain, and his key role in bringing to life a program that promotes diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging at Saint James School, an Episcopal boarding school in western Maryland. Highlights: [00:00:00] INTRO   [00...

Project Linus: Blankets for Children in Crisis We are honored to have Kay Belzner , a volunteer with Project LInus, here with us today. Project Linus provides handmade blankets to children 0-18 in the United States who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. Highlights: [00:00:00] Intro   [00:01:07] How Kay got started with Project Linus   [00:02:15] How does Project LInus work?   [0...

Well for the Journey In this episode, Greg talks about Well for the Journey, a spiritual wellness center in Lutherville, MD. The various programs offered in different formats and settings are focused on spiritual well-being, and center on the sacred conversation between the Spirit and a person's spirit, with the aim of bringing transformation and healing to the world. Changing the world, one perso...

Healing Through Music with Drum Dr. Dot We are honored to have Dr. Dorothy Adamson Holley (aka Drum Dr. Dot) as our guest today. In this episode, Drum Dr. Dot talks about Drumetry, her creation in which she merges poetry with African drumming. Her story highlights the healing, transformative, unifying power of all music, and particularly the rhythmic music of the African drum. We are especially tr...

Listening for Clues is pleased to present our new series, "Good News!" featuring weekly conversations with people who are making a difference, large or small. We want everyone to know what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how. So, our listeners and viewers can experience the good news and go out and make a difference themselves. Making a Difference for Syrian Refugees in Southeastern Tur...

SLYC: St. Luke's Youth Center SLYC is a collaborative of West Baltimore families working together to provide youth with critical resources, life-enriching experiences, and a safety-net of support. We are honored to welcome our guest, Amanda Talbot . Amanda Gardner Talbot serves as director of St. Luke's Youth Center (SLYC), a nonprofit organization in West Baltimore. SLYC empowers and employs loca...

Listening for Clues is pleased to present our new series, "Good News!" featuring weekly conversations with people who are making a difference, large or small. We want everyone to know what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how. So, our listeners and viewers can experience the good news and go out and make a difference themselves. Kenya Connect: Support for Education in Rural Kenya We are...

Listening for Clues is pleased to present our new series, "Good News!" featuring weekly conversations with people who are making a difference, large or small. We want everyone to know what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how. So, our listeners and viewers can experience the good news and go out and make a difference themselves. Spiritual Direction with Peter Watkins We are honored to ha...

Pathways to College for Refugees We are pleased to welcome our guest Daniel Jacoby, who is Assistant Director of the Episcopal Refugee and Immigrant Center Alliance (ERICA), affiliated with the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore, MD. Daniel discusses his early experience with helping Afghan refugees gain admission to several Baltimore-area colleges to complete their education after fleeing...