Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'Speaking of Faith', Bishop DeDe and Adam Eichelberger continue their discussion on Christian nationalism and the upcoming elections. They emphasize the importance of grounding oneself in faith amidst uncertainty and division, advocating for a perspective that focuses on love, community, and the teachings of Jesus. The conversation explores the concept...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of 'Speaking of Faith', Bishop DeDe and Adam Eichelberger explore the intersection of faith and civic duty, particularly in the context of Christian nationalism. They discuss the importance of the baptismal covenant in the Episcopal Church, emphasizing that Christianity is fundamentally about relationship with God rather than mere religious practi...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam Eichelberger discuss the topic of Christian nationalism and building community across difference. They explore the origins of Christian nationalism in the Anglican tradition and its impact on the Episcopal Church. They emphasize that Christian nationalism is blasphemous and goes against the teachings of Jesus, as i...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, we dig in to a big question: Do we really want community across difference? This short episode invites us all to consider if, amid the challenges of engaging with people who have different opinions and moving beyond seeking validation and comfort, we're truly committed to our relationships with the hypothetical and actual capital-O Other. We remind ou...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this week's episode in our ongoing series on being a healing and positive voice in civil dialogues, we explore the concept of building community across differences and the need for repentance, curiosity, and genuine love in our interactions. We take on the false narrative of win-lose scenarios and the importance of seeking mutual understanding and reconciliation. E...

Send us Fan Mail Summary As part of our series on how to speak across differences, in this episode we dive in to some of the challenges of articulating and speaking about faith in a time of division and uncertainty. We emphasize the importance of building unity and community across differences, and offers insights on how to do so. We continue to root our conversations in St. Paul's exhortatio...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, we continue our conversation about gun violence and, more to the point, how to have conversations about gun violence. This episode is part of our focus from now until the national elections in November on how to have productive and respectful conversations with one another, especially when we disagree. We share personal experiences and perspectives on the...

Send us Fan Mail Summary Over the next several months as we approach the national elections in November, we'll be exploring ways to have productive and respectful conversations with one another, especially about issues where people often feel like they have to take one "side" or another. In this episode, Bishop DeDe discusses the complex issue of guns and gun violence in America. Sh...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, we discuss the significance of Juneteenth and its connection to faith. In the context of the history of Juneteenth and the ongoing struggles for racial justice in the United States, we emphasize the importance of recognizing the dignity of all people and taking action to address systemic inequalities. The conversation highlights the need for lamentation, r...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, RomComm takes a spin in the host's chair and welcomes Canon Megan to discuss the upcoming 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church. We explain that the General Convention is both an event and an entity where bishops and deputies come together and to vote on legislation that determines the rules and direction of the church for the next three yea...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, we dig into the idea of building community across difference, rooted in the scripture of 1 Corinthians. We delve into the challenges of unity, the impact of metaphors on our thinking, the dehumanization of others, and the importance of humility and love in our interactions. Keywords community, unity, scripture, metaphors, dehumanization, humility, love, di...

Send us Fan Mail CW: Discussion of suicidal thoughts. Summary In this episode, we talk with Teddy and Carson, two recently confirmed teens who share their faith journey and experiences with the Episcopal Church in Central New York. They discuss their baptism, confirmation, and the impact of their faith on their lives. The conversation delves into their personal journeys, inner struggles, and the s...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, we explore the changing nature of what it means to be church in today's world. We discuss the beauty and opportunities of adapting to new ways of worship as well as the challenges that come with any change. Through it all, we emphasize the importance of being open to the movement of the Holy Spirit and finding joy in community. Keywords church, faith,...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this conversation, we enter into the story of Pentecost and explore the importance of meeting people where they are as we proclaim the message of God's faithfulness. What does it mean that the disciples were not trying to "do" anything on the day of Pentecost but were instead caught up in the movement of the Holy Spirit? What is the impact of meeting peop...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe, RomComm takes the host's mic and has a conversation with Canon Megan Castellan, Adam Eichelberger (our Program Coordinator and Secretary of Convention), and Lay Leader Karen Anderson about diocesan ministry and how it is lived out in the Diocese of Central New York. The guests discuss the practical aspects of dioc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, in the light of the anti-war protests erupting across the diocese and across the country on college campuses, we dig in to what it means to speak of our faith in times of conflict. Bishop DeDe emphasizes the importance of speaking about faith in ways that promote understanding, respect, and healing, rather than further division. The conversation highlights the nee...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, we speak of our faith by exploring the reality and concept of a calling of faith. We discuss how all of God's people - not just those who take holy orders - have a calling and bust some myths about the idea of a calling.  Having a calling is not about "getting it right," but about being in a relationship with God and growing in faith. Calls...

Send us Fan Mail CW: Mention of suicidal state Summary In this podcast episode, Bishop DeDe is joined by Kevin and Becky, transgender persons in our diocese, to discuss their experiences, especially as it relates to their church lives. Becky, a priest, shares her journey of transitioning and finding acceptance in her current church, while Kevin talks about the struggles he faced in a non-accepting...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Bishop DeDe and RomComm are joined by the Rev. Canon Megan Castellan, the Canon to the Ordinary for Mission and Formation in the Diocese of Central New York. Together they discuss the “Infinite Dignity,” a document released on April 8 by the Roman Catholic Church. They explore the concept of embracing the dignity of all people and the implications it has f...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Bishop DeDe and RomComm discuss the story of Thomas' encounter with the risen Christ in the Gospel of John. They explore the concept of doubt in faith and how doubt can actually deepen our engagement with our faith. They highlight Thomas' absence when the disciples were gathered in fear and his insistence on physical proof of Jesus' resurrec...

Send us Fan Mail Summary In this episode, Bishop DeDe discusses the significance of Maundy Thursday and the humanity of Jesus. She explores Jesus' response to fear and anxiety and reads from John chapter 13, which focuses on the washing of the feet. Bishop DeDe emphasizes the moments of sacrifice and suffering in Jesus' life and the hope of resurrection. She also highlights the relatabil...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the complex and often overlooked topic of the Doctrine of Discovery. Join Bishop DeDe and guests Bishop Douglas Lucia of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse and Bishop Lee Miller II of the Upstate New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as they uncover the historical origins and far-reaching implications of this legal principl...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, Bishop DeDe and RomComm discuss the meaning and practices of Lent. They explore the historical and contemporary practices of fasting, prayer, and supplication during Lent and emphasize the importance of living intentionally and facing the fear of imperfection. They also discuss the significance of time and the invitation to live fully and authentically in the...

Send us Fan Mail Summary This conversation explores the concept of liturgy and its role in leading us to address social issues, particularly the historical and contemporary realities of the slave trade. The episode previews the Province II Slave Trade Lament and Repentance liturgy which we be live on February 14, Ash Wednesday, at 10 a.m. EST. That service aims to lead us to lament and repent for...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast episode focuses on the need for conversations about addiction and sobriety, particularly in light of a recent incident of driving while intoxicated. Deacon Kay, a bivocational deacon and licensed clinician, shares her insights and experiences in the field of social work. The conversation covers important considerations in discussing substance abuse and addiction, unde...