Seven Mile Chats

We began this journey back in 2020 and it has continued for six seasons! Listen to Julia's message about this past season and what is to come!

Julia chats with Catholic music minister, author, singer-songwriter, Lorraine Hess, about John's account of the soldiers casting lots at the Crucifixion. 

Julia chats with the Lead Pastor of Grace Christian Fellowship Church in Cortland, NY, Dan Nichols, about grace and our relationship to it. Dan is also the author of Making Scripture Simple which is a scripture resource for elementary students. You can learn more about Dan and his resources on his website: www.danandjoy.com  

Julia speaks with Christian writer, artist, and podcast host, Ruth Douthitt, about the image of the Good Shepherd used in Scripture. 

Julia chats with some of her seventh and eighth grade students from Saint Bridget Middle School in Richmond, VA about scripture verses of their choosing. Scriptures discussed: Genesis 1: 20-23 and Matthew 4: 1-11. 

Julia chats with her friend- fellow musician and karaoke lover, Asia Bey- about Luke 14:22 and inviting all to Christ's table. 

Julia chats with the founder of The SeeLink, Caleb Matthews, about Jesus' last words in John's gospel and what they might mean for us in regards to our relationships with organized religion, God, and ourselves. 

Julia chats about listening to our inner compass and what that means with Dr. Toni LaMotta. You can find out more about Dr. Toni and her work on her website. 

Julia chats with seminarian and sleep doctor, Dr. Ben Long, about healthy sleep practices and what the Bible has to tell us about God and sleep. 

Julia chats with returning guest, author and teacher, Cathy Garland, about knowing God and how it can help us to know ourselves. You can find out more about Cathy and her publications at Revelationship.net 

Julia chats with speaker and author, Steven Wade Cunningham, about Judeo-Christian relations through the lens of scripture. You can learn more about Wade and his book on his website: theaffirmationofreconciliation.com

Julia chats about taking our mourning to prayer and turning it into joy with Michelle Bader Ebersole, founder of widowgoals.org who is also an author and fellow podcaster. 

Julia chats with psychotherapist, spiritual director, and author, Janice McWilliams, about how to provide self care on busy days. They look at Jesus in the beginning of Mark's gospel as a model. 

Julia chats with CEO and Founder of Exponent Group , Joe Reed, about what it means to have a missionary spirit and how this verse can help guide our ministerial journeys.

Julia chats with fellow Religious Studies major, Sean Myrtetus, about the afterlife and one of their favorite scenes in the gospels. 

Julia chats with fellow podcaster and author, Jake Doberenz, about Ecclesiastes and the meaning of life. You can find out more about Jake on his podcast, Christianity Without Compromise. 

Julia chats with health coach, traditional birth companion, and podcaster, Brigid Tebaldi, about our struggles with anxiety and body image and how to love ourselves as God does. 

Julia chats with pastor, chaplain, and fellow podcaster, Loren Richmond Jr., about hope, first fruits, prayer routines, and how to have a healthier view about death.

Julia chats about one of the most famous verses in the Bible with fellow spiritual director and author, Jessica Morris. You can learn more about Jessica Morris and her book, Higher Powered, on her website: jessicalmorris.com

Julia chats with the co-founder of Storyed , Chaz Becker, about taking our identity in being the Lord's delight. The two discuss this through the lens of a passage from Isaiah. Chaz and his wife run the Storyed platform which intersects spirituality and our mental health. 

Julia chats with fellow podcaster and literature enthusiast, Cheryl Drury, who is the host of Crack the Book podcast. The two discuss the Holy Spirit, the early Church, and prayer in this verse from Acts of the Apostles.

Julia starts off Season 6 with a fellow Christian educator who is an author, podcaster, and professor of instructional design- Jackie Pelegrin. The two chat about having unwavering faith during challenging and changing times.

Julia introduces the goals for this new season

Julia closes out Season 5 with reflections on some of the readings for the Feast of Christ the King 2024: Daniel 7: 13-14 and John 18:33b-37.

Julia chats about hope, trust, and fear with Community Engagement Manager and musician, Whitney Asher. You can find Whitney and her music at @burwellmusic on Instagram.