Podcasting the Parables

Each Sunday in September, St. James highlights and commissions each of the ministries that provide ways to connect, serve, and worship as a community. As we look forward to our Outreach Sunday this week, we sit down to talk with Jan McCorstin, Chair of our Mission and Outreach Committee, who shares the story of her first Yes to joining something new, and how that yes was an echo of all of those wh...

Part two of the Summer Camp conversation features stories and memories from The Rev. Barbara Kelton, recalling her decades experience not only as a priest, but the first woman who completed the ordination process in the Diocese of Dallas. The conversation is a joyful recollection of a life of faith from a living saint shared with Fr. Jonathan Melton, Dr. Angela Urick, and Fr. Perry Mullins. ------...

The latest episode of Podcasting the parables was such a wonderful conversation that it had to be split into two parts. In the midst of all the responsibilities of being a Dean at All Saints Camp, Fr. Jonathan sits down his fellow Deans, Dr. Angela Urick, The Rev. Barbara Kelton, and The Rev. Perry Mullins. In this first part they share memories and stories from Camps past, give a little insight t...

During VBS we sat down with Jr. Helpers, Adult Volunteers, and a couple of children participating in VBS to share experiences and stories of our week together. With SO MANY special guests, this episode is full of laughs and reminders that we are, together, all contributing from ourselves to create beautiful communities of faith at St. James. Give the newest episode a listen and let us know any mem...

Easter is a season! And in it we remember the ways Jesus interacted with his disciples in the midst of their many emotions, doubt, fear, worry, and shame being some of them. Through these interactions we are reminded that Jesus' conquering of death is not the triumphal end but a continued invitation to living a new way. - - - - - - - - - From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of...

We return after a long hiatus to introduce a new theme, Companions on the Way, not just for our podcast but as a goal for the entire year at St. James. Join Fr. Jonathan and Jared who discuss this theme in the context of Holy Week. ------ From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonat...

Fr. Jonathan & Jared sit down to share a conversation focused on Thanksgiving. Topics covered are the kids' table, the Great Thanksgiving, and possible {questionable} needed studio upgrades. Also, Fr. Jonathan shares a couple of poems and a prayer to help us prepare ourselves to practice Thanksgiving as an annual holiday and a regular practice. ------ From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant...

In this Episode we are joined by Kenneth Lawrence, leader of the Fry Daddy men's group, who can often be found in the kitchen or around the smoker, preparing food for gatherings at St. James and beyond. ------ From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Priest and Rector...

We are excited to share this "especially special" episode where we discuss the tables we are invited to, remembering the work of God that goes before us. In this episode, we hear stories about celebrating the holidays with refugees, finding community in the shade houses, and the blessing we come to know in being hospitable. We are thankful to Mother Samira Page and Bishop George Sumner for making...

We are finishing the discussions of the three tables that we share with the tables we are invited to. Join Fr. Jonathan and Jared in a conversation about seeing the spirit at work wherever we go. Inspired by the book Faithful Presence - Seven Disciplines that Shape the Church for Mission, we continue to discuss how the tables we share are related and strengthen our understanding of the types of co...

For the next in our series of discussions about tables we share, we go on location to Well Grounded Coffee, where every Monday a group from St James meets for coffee & Conversation. We may have broken a rule by bringing an agenda to the group, but they were graciously hospitable and a ton of fun. Inspired by a part of the book Faithful Presence - Seven Disciplines that Shape the Church for Mis...

Back with another episode of the Podcast, Fr. Jonathan and Jared continue the conversation around the table. Inspired by a part of the book Faithful Presence - Seven Disciplines that Shape the Church for Mission, we begin to discuss how the tables we share are related and strengthen our understanding of the types of community that happen around them. Find more about the book here. - - - - From St....

Fr. Jonathan, Jared, and Angela discuss memorable tables they have shared recently and dig into a few different texts of the Great Thanksgiving, the part of our service that tells the story before we share in the Eucharist at the table together. - - - - From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parab...

Clint Pechacek joins Fr. Jonathan and Jared to discuss the elements of Holy Week. At this table together, they remembered moments from services in the past and shared reflections on the Triduum and definitions of some unusual terminology. - - - - From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Jo...

We are back at the podcast table inviting you to Season Two of Podcasting the Parables, At The Table Together. In this episode, we share about the different tables in our church and our lives, as well as some upcoming gatherings you can participate in. From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parabl...

In this latest edition of Podcasting the Parables Fr. Jonathan shares some of his favorite readings and reflections from the Christmas season. This episode also features a version of Jesus our Brother, Kind and Good from Ben Shepler and McKenzie Frazer. You can find the full version of their song on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu5HlAitCfQ From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant c...

Fr. Jonathan & Jared are joined again by Dr. Angela Urick to talk about the parable of the ten bridesmaids as we prepare for the season of Advent. From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Priest and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church and School, Jared Phares, an...

Podcasting the Parables returns on location from the St. James Pumpkin Patch as we talk about Surrender, Saltiness, and the full life experienced when we give up trying to forge through life alone. _ _ _ _ From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Priest and Rector of...

In this episode, Fr. Jonathan & Jared are joined by Angela Urick for a discussion of VBS prep, the Feast of St. James, and what it means to live a life as a parable, seeing the kingdom of God in the everyday. We also have a surprise appearance by Nick Oliver, St. James member, and VBS Snack Coordinator, and a special presentation by Annie Melton with a background on who St. James was. Join us...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Angela Urick, the newly hired Director of Christian Formation for Children & Youth at St. James, who share the joy of planting seeds. From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Priest and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church and...

We are joined in this episode by Bill Borne, a member of St. James and long-time radio pro, to discuss two parables from Matthew 13 about finding Joy in sacrificing what you have for something great. ------ From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Priest and Rector of...

We are joined by Gayle Goodman Lynch, who submitted her favorite parable, which just happened to be Fr. Jonathan's favorite and the basis for our Easter Vigil sermon this year. Read through Matthew 20:1-16 and listen as we discuss the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard. You are invited to participate in the services of Holy Week, either at St. James or at a church near you. Our Holy Week serv...

We are excited to welcome St. James member Clint Pechacek to discuss patience and persistence, which seem to be appropriate themes in this season of Lent. From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables. Join Jonathan Melton, Priest and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church and School, Jared Phares...

Fr. Jonathan and Jared are joined by August Claybrook in our first episode discussing The Prodigal Son.  Join us as we place ourselves in the story, reflect on the JOY of the father, consider the attitudes of the sons, and wonder about reading the scripture with more of an open mind and less to find the answers. Also, is the story left unfinished, and if so, is that a gift or a curse? From St. Jam...

From St. James Episcopal Church, a vibrant community of faith in the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas, Texas, Welcome to Podcasting the Parables." Join Jonathan Melton, Preist and Rector of St. James Episcopal Church and School, Jared Phares, and a special guest each week as we take a look at a different Parable told in scripture and consider what "The kingdom of God is like..." in our everyd...