Simply Christian LIFE with Bishop Michael Hunn

Disaster Response Update: Fires and Floods in the Diocese of the Rio Grande Join us for a quick update on the ongoing disaster response efforts in the Diocese of the Rio Grande. Contribute here: donate This video covers the phases of response to the fires in Ruidoso, Alto, and Mescalero, New Mexico, as well as the continuing recovery from the Calf Canyon and Mora fires. Learn about the immediate a...

Emergency Wildfire Response for South Fork Fire: Prayers and Support Needed In this urgent message, Bishop Michael Hunn addresses the ongoing South Fork Fire impacting Ruidoso, New Mexico, Ruidoso Downs, Alto, and the Mescalero Apache Nation. We share firsthand images from Lincoln County residents and update on evacuation efforts to Roswell, Artesia, and Carlsbad. We ask for prayers for affected c...

Memorial Day Interview with Army Chaplain Keith Saaré In this Memorial Day quasi-weekly update, Bishop Michael Hunn interviews The Rev Keith Saaré, now a priest of the Episcopal Church and an Army chaplain. The discussion touches on his journey, his roles in the military and church, and his work with youth on military bases. The episode concludes with a tribute to fallen soldiers through joyful si...

Revitalizing a Community: The Journey of a Bivocational Priest In this video Bishop Michael Hunn interviews The Rev Alex Reyes, the bivocational priest and vicar of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in El Paso, Texas, discussing his dual role as a licensed professional counselor and a religious leader. Reyes shares insights into his work with families and youth through psychotherapy and how his e...

Diocese of the Rio Grande Weekly Update: Easter 2024 Highlights This weekly update for the Diocese of the Rio Grande, for the third week of Easter 2024, features a comprehensive discussion with Le Anna Brun about the upcoming Camp Stoney at Bishop's Ridge, focusing on family and youth sessions including bilingual camps. It introduces a new segment titled 'Storytime in the DRG,' aiming to explore t...

Revitalizing Faith in the Big Bend: A Conversation with Katie Hudak This episode captures a heartfelt discussion between Bishop Michael Hunn and The Rev Katie Hudak, a curate serving in the Big Bend area of the Diocese of Rio Grande, covering her ministry and the community's revitalization amidst challenges. Hudak, based out of Marfa, Texas, collaborates with Father Mike Wallens to serve five chur...

The Long Walk: Remembering and Reckoning with America's Past This episode covers a pilgrimage undertaken by the General Convention Deputation of the Diocese of the Rio Grande to the Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner, New Mexico, as part of their anti-racism training. The pilgrimage aimed to explore and learn about the racism experienced by indigenous peoples, focusing on the tragic history of...

Faith Beyond Borders: Ministry and in the Diocese of the Rio Grande In an enlightening conversation, Bishop Michael Hunn and Mike Wallens, the vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Marfa, Texas, and a notable figure in the Big Bend region, share insights into the multifaceted ministry efforts within the Diocese of the Rio Grande. With responsibilities spanning five congregations, Wallens, alongs...

Holy Week and Advocacy in the Diocese of the Rio Grande: A Lenten Update for 2024 This weekly update for the Diocese of the Rio Grande, for the last week of Lent 2024, covers a health update from Bishop Michael Hunn, an invitation to experience the upcoming Holy Week liturgies, and information about a march and vigil for human dignity in El Paso, Texas. Bishop Hunn expresses gratitude for prayers...

Diocese of the Rio Grande | Weekly Update, February 2024 In the first Weekly Update February 2024, The Diocese of Rio Grande is in three parts. The first one focuses on an essential activity conducted at a leadership retreat and its broader rollout expected in spring. The activity intending to understand the core values that make up the identity of the Episcopal Church. Reinforcing the importance...

Meet Mary Ann Hill: The New Rector of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church In this video, The Rev'd Mary Ann Hill, the new rector of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos, shares her journey to the priesthood, the challenges she faced, and her experiences working in different parishes. Mary Ann discusses how she grew up in an outside of St. Louis on the Illinois side of the river and...

Weekly Update: A Case for Love & Ministry Updates for Diocese of the Rio Grande In this weekly update for the last week of January 2024, discussions cover 'A Case for Love' - a film showcasing the teachings of Michael Curry and the Episcopal Church, and an episode of On Point regarding 'de-churching' in America. The speaker also highlights his participation in the ordination to priesthood of R...

Interview with Vicar Corrine Hodges: A Journey of Faith and Leadership   In this engaging interview, Corrine Hodges, Vicar of the Church of the Holy Family in Santa Fe, shares her spiritual journey to priesthood. As a prior Roman Catholic, Corrine's vocation started by serving nursing home residents. She talks about her transition from the Catholic Church to the Episcopal Church, the key moments t...

Weekly Update for the Diocese of Rio Grande - Week of January 20th, 2024 This weekly update for the Diocese of Rio Grande, January 2024, summarizes several events. These include a movie about the presiding bishop; the ordination updates for Reverend LeAnna Braun; the Snow Slam; and others. The update also details information about two major films relating to the Episcopal Church; the first is a fi...

Introducing Rector Mike Angel: His Journey to St. Michael and All Angels Church In this engaging conversation, we learn about Rector Mike Angel's past, his connection with New Mexico, and how he was called to serve as the Rector of St. Michael and All Angels Church in Albuquerque. Listen to his passion for justice and witness his enthusiasm for his new role, shaping the congregation and impacting...

Journey of Faith: A Conversation with The Rev Lynn Finnegan In the show, Lynn Finnegan discusses her journey into becoming an Episcopal Priest and now Associate Rector at the Church of the Holy Faith in Santa Fe, starting from her early life, through her career as a lawyer, and her evolving sense of vocation. She talks about the different stages of her life, from initially planning to become a nun...

Father Ryan Lee of St. Bede's Episcopal Church, Santa Fe talks with Bishop Michael Hunn about Liberation Theology, Interpreting Scripture and his call to the priesthood.

Meet three leaders from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Española, New Mexico for a conversation with Bishop Michael Hunn 

Meet Bishop Ann Ritonia, the new Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries in the Episcopal Church.  She worked with Military Chaplains and also Chaplains at the VA and in Federal Prisons. 

This episode explores the nature of communion as a reality we live in not as an event we do and how to suffer through the COVID-19 crisis as the body of Christ.

1 Peter 2 : Who are you? And Whose are you?  How we answer those questions is the difference between slavery and freedom. 

1 Peter 1 : faith and suffering