Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Christmas Day. The texts covered are Luke 2:1-20 and John 1:1-14.  Our exceptional guests this week are: The Rev. Dr. Christina O’Hara, a spiritual director and the rector of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Sioux Falls, S.D. She enjoys hiking, ballet, tap dance, and cuddling her two new grandbabies. The Rev. C...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Advent 4 (A). The texts covered are Matthew 1:18-25, Romans 1:1-7, Psalm 80:1-7, 16-18. Our thoughtful guests this week are: The Rev. Jazzy Bostock, a kanaka maoli woman serving St. John the Baptist and Maluhia Lutheran Church in Waianae, Hawaii. She and her wife have a small homestead, consisting of raised garden beds, so...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Advent 3 (A). The texts covered are Matthew 11:2-11, Canticle 15 (the Magnificat), and Isaiah 35:1-10. Our thoughtful guests this week are: The Rev. Dr. Erin Kirby, the mom of an amazing adult daughter and the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Marion, N.C. She is a member of the Diocese of Western North Carolina's B...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Advent 2 (A). The texts covered are Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12, Jeremiah 34, Isaiah 40, and Job. Our thoughtful guests this week are: Dr Xenia L. Chan of Sioux Falls, S.D., an assistant professor of religion focusing on Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Augustana University. She enjoys reading poetry, making coffee on pour...

Across our church and our society, we are having profound dialogues about race, truth, justice, and healing. Join us this Advent for another year of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community. We explore where dialogue intersects with our faith. Join us and our invited guests as we share prophetic voices and explore the readings for each week of Advent and Christmas Day through the...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Saturday, October 4, the Feast of St. Francis. The texts covered are Psalm 121 and Luke 12:13-21, 27. Our amazing guests this week are: The Courageous Chris Clark, a final-year M.Div. student at Vancouver School of Theology. Chris is a fantasy nerd, a church geek, and a neuro-spicy creative who loves classical ethnocultura...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Sunday, September 28, Proper 21 (C). The texts covered are Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19, Amos 6:1a, 4-7, and Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15. Our superb guests this week are: The Rev. Canon Melissa McCarthy, canon to the ordinary in the Diocese of Los Angeles and chair of the Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change. When she is no...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Sunday, September 21, Proper 20 (C). The texts covered are Luke 16:1-13 and Amos 8:4-7. Our thoughtful guests this week are: The Rev. Dr. Leah D. Schade, associate professor of preaching and worship at Lexington Theological Seminary. An ordained Lutheran minister since 2000, Dr. Schade has written or edited seven books and...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Sunday, September 14, Proper 19 (C). The texts covered are Luke 15:1-10 and Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28. Our amazing guests this week are: The Rev. Jazzy Bostock, a kanaka maoli woman serving St. John the Baptist and Maluhia Lutheran Church in Waianae, Hawaii. She and her wife have a small homestead, consisting of raised garde...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Sunday, September 7, Proper 18 (C). The texts covered are ⁠Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17, Psalm 1, Philemon 1-21, and Luke 14:25-33. Our guests this week are: The talented Phoebe Chatfield, who serves as the staff officer for creation care for The Episcopal Church.  She lives in Somerville, Mass., and is commi...

Across our church and our society, we are having profound dialogues about race, truth, justice, and healing. Join us for our next season of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community, in which we’ll continue exploring how Creation Care intersects with our faith. You’ll hear ancient texts interpreted in new ways, find fodder for preaching and teaching, and make present day connectio...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Easter Day (C) lectionary. The texts covered are Isaiah 65:17-25 and John 20:1-18, along with “Resurrecting Wounds: Living in the Afterlife of Trauma” by Shelly Rambo. Our guests this week are: The courageous Elijah Granier, an executive assistant for Ernst & Young. He grew up in a non-denominational faith tradition and lives in New Orle...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Easter Vigil lectionary. The texts covered are Genesis 1:1-2:4a, 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13, 22:1-18; Exodus 14:10-31, 15:20-21; Ezekiel 37:1-14; and Luke 24:1-12. Our guests this week are: The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Lagman, missioner for Asiamerica Ministries for The Episcopal Church.  She likes hanging out with family and friends and is pas...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Good Friday lectionary. The texts covered are Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, and John 18:1-19:42. Our guests this week are: The Rev. Will Bouvel, associate rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter in Kenilworth, Ill., and the co-founder of Tell Me the Truth About Racism, a storytelling approach to wondering, grieving, healing, and heari...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Maundy Thursday lectionary. The texts covered are Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14 and John 13:1-17, 31b-35. Our guests this week are: The Rev. Jazzy Bostock, a kanaka maoli woman serving St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church and Maluhia Lutheran Church in Waianae, Hawaii. She and her wife have a small homestead consisting of raised garden b...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Palm Sunday lectionary. The texts covered are Luke 19:28-40, Luke 22:14-23:56, and Philippians 2:5-11.  Our guests this week are: The amazing Jen Feather, head of the English department at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Jen is originally from Houston, Texas. She is passionate about the need for humanities education and bac...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Ash Wednesday lectionary. The texts covered are Isaiah 58:1-12 and Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21. Our lovely guests this week are: The Rev. Jean Mornard, rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Huron, S.D., where she has been since 2012. Before being called to the priesthood, she was a professional opera singer for over 20 years, and dabbled in stage...

Across our church and our society, we are having profound dialogues about race, truth, justice, and healing. Join us this Advent for another year of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community. We explore where dialogue intersects with our faith. Join us and our invited guests as we share prophetic voices and explore the readings for each week of Advent and Christmas Day through the...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Christmas Day. The texts covered in this episode are Genesis 1, Hebrews 1:1-12, Luke 2:1-20, and John 1:1-14. Our amazing guests this week are: The thoughtful Gwen Carpenter from North Vancouver, British Columbia. She is a parishioner and Stephen Ministry Leader at West Vancouver United Church. She likes people a lot and i...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Advent 4 (C). The texts covered in this episode are Luke 1:39-55, Canticle 15 (the Magnificat), and Hebrews 10:5-10. Our amazing guests this week are: The courageous Aaron Scott from Tacoma, Washington (the lands of the Puyallup people). Aaron is the staff officer for Gender Justice in the Presiding Bishop’s Office. He lik...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Advent 3 (C). The texts covered in this episode are Luke 3:7-18, Zephaniah 3:14-20, Philippians 4:4-7, Galatians 5:22-23, Jeremiah 29:1, and 1 John 4:8, 16. Our amazing guests this week are: The Ven. Clay Riley, archdeacon for congregational vitality in the Diocese of South Dakota and rector of All Angels Episcopal Church...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Advent 2 (C). The texts covered in this episode are Canticle 16 (The Song of Zechariah) and Luke 3:1-5. Our amazing guests this week are: The Rev. Sarah Shipman, director of Episcopal Migration Ministries and a transitional deacon in the Diocese of Kansas. Sarah’s background in government service, including as an assistant...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Advent 1 (C). The texts covered in this episode are Jeremiah 33:14-16 and Luke 21:25-36. Our amazing guests this week are:  Brother Angel Gabriel, BSG, born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He has ministered in several capacities, most recently as a diocesan missioner for youth and young adults as well as a camp direct...

Across our church and our society, we are having profound dialogues about race, truth, justice, and healing. Join us this Advent for another year of Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community. We explore where dialogue intersects with our faith. Join us and our invited guests as we share prophetic voices and explore the readings for each week of Advent and Christmas Day through the...

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for the Feast of St. Francis, which takes place on Friday, October 4. We discuss the Book of Genesis, Job 39:1-18, and Matthew 11:25-30. Our amazing guests this week are: The passionate Dustin Vuong Nguyen, a Buddhist follower of Jesus and a 2023 Episcopal Ecojustice Fellow. He is on the leadership team of The Gathering: A Spa...