The C4SO Podcast with Bishop Todd Hunter

In the final episode of our Practical Ministry series, the Very Rev. Ger Jones of Vintage Church L.A. joins Bishop Todd and Mickey to discuss the challenges of evangelism in a post-Christendom world, where many people view Christianity as harmful and are hesitant to engage in spiritual conversations. Ger emphasizes the importance of showing Jesus' [...]

In the second installment of our "Practical Ministry" series, Bishop Todd welcomes two staff members from Trinity Atlanta, Cher Hains and Addie Norman, to discuss the challenges of recruiting and nurturing volunteers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of service that is inviting and supportive, rather than transactional. Cher and Addie also [...]

Our new series “Practical Ministry” explores how to handle the day-to-day challenges of local church ministry. First up is Kim Polk, Executive Director of Christ Church in Austin, Texas, discussing what it means to manage church staff effectively, fruitfully and ethically. Kim shares the significance of vision and values in leadership, effective communication strategies, and [...]

In this bonus episode of the C4SO Podcast, Bishop Todd asks longtime friend and Canon Theologian Esau McCaulley about his latest efforts in planting a multiethnic Anglican church in Naperville, IL, a suburb of Chicago. All Saints Naperville strives to be a biblically faithful, sacramental, multiethnic community serving Christ and his kingdom through sharing the [...]

In this special bonus episode, Bishop Todd and Mickey interview David and Phaedra Taylor about their latest book Prayers for the Pilgrimage. The Taylors discuss the inspiration behind the book, their creative process, and the significance of collect prayers in their spiritual lives. The conversation also explores the integration of word and image in worship, [...]

To wrap up our series on "Navigating Conflict," we decided to try something new: an episode modeled after an old-timey, call-in radio show. Bishop Todd and Mickey answer listener-submitted questions regarding conflict in a vestry, a personal relationship, a parish during a political cycle and more. The conversation references the great guests we had the [...]

Continuing our "Navigating Conflict" series, Bishop Todd and Mickey have a very practical conversation with the Rev. John Haralson and Drew Billups of Grace Seattle, who recently brought their church out of the PCA into C4SO. John and Drew emphasize the importance of creating a culture that can handle change and maintaining unity throughout the [...]

Bishop Todd and Mickey welcome two award-winning authors—Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos—to the second episode in our "Navigating Conflict" series. In their recent book Loving Disagreement, Kathy and Matt bring unique insight into how the fruit of the Spirit informs our ability to engage in profound difference and conflict with love. As followers of Jesus [...]

The C4SO Podcast is back with a brand-new series—"Navigating Conflict." Bishop Todd and Mickey welcome the Rev. Dr. Jin Cho, C4SO's Canon for Racial Diversity and Justice, to discuss the importance of having difficult but redemptive conversations about race within the Church, as well as the challenges that arise from avoiding these conversations. The episode [...]

In the final episode of our Pentecost series, Bishop Todd welcomes Jon Odom, C4SO’s Regional Dean of the Midwest, to discuss the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. Jon shares how his early Pentecostal roots led him to Anglicanism; offers practical advice on staying open to the Spirit’s leading in our daily lives; and [...]

Bishop Todd and Mickey continue our Pentecost series by examining all things Holy Spirit with theologian Dr. Cherith Fee Nordling. Daughter of the notable pneumatological theologian Gordon Fee, Cherith reflects on her father's life and how he leaned into order, intelligibility and knowledge as a gift of love for the people of God. She traces [...]

Bishop Todd kicks off a new series on the upcoming season of Pentecost with C4SO Rector and former Vineyard pastor Kris McDaniel. Kris draws from his DMin research on the Spirit's animating power, along with his blend of charismatic roots and historic Anglican values, to explore how the work of the Spirit is increasingly vital [...]

Bishop Todd and Mickey wrap up our series on Ordinary Time with new friend and President of Renovaré Ted Harro. Ted challenges us toward a more expansive view of whole-life discipleship, both as individuals and as a community. The conversation also highlights the contributions of Dallas Willard and Richard Foster, offering resources for anyone drawn [...]

As we continue our series on the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, Bishop Todd and Mickey welcome author and priest Winn Collier. This conversation is rich with applicable spiritual takeaways as they discuss how the way of America is not necessarily the way of the Kingdom of God. Winn also shares wisdom and reflections from [...]

Our Ordinary Time series continues with longtime C4SO priest and friend Amanda Goin-Burgess. Bishop Todd and Mickey pick Amanda's brain on all things discipleship, sparking a thought-provoking dialogue surrounding societal elements that could lead to spiritual malformation. Amanda Goin-Burgess is an ordained priest within C4SO and the Pastor of Community Care at Christ Church Anglican [...]

The C4SO Podcast is back and better than ever! Bishop Todd and Mickey kick off the new year with a four-part series on Ordinary Time, beginning with friend of C4SO Jared Patrick Boyd as the first guest. Ordinary Time is a season for growth and maturation, and this conversation with Jared invites us into daily [...]

In this episode, co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd help us transition from Advent to Christmas with the Rev. Dr. Emily McGowin. Sometimes we struggle to see past Christmas' cultural trappings to its timeless beauty, but Emily takes us beyond consumption to explore the "great exchange" of the incarnation. This episode caps off another year of [...]

Continuing our series on Advent, Mickey and Bishop Todd sit down with longtime C4SO colleague and friend Marty Reardon. Marty speaks with wisdom and candor about his own faith journey, musical aspirations, and what it's like to lead a congregation in worship during this season. He asks us to consider, "What does it mean to [...]

Co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome Kimberly Deckel to discuss how she has experienced the season of Advent both personally and pastorally. Kimberly offers elements of her story that were spiritually formative, and challenges us not to lose sight of grace as we seek to slow down, wait and fully experience this season of hope. [...]

Though today is All Hallows Eve, we already have our sights set on Advent. Co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome Tish Harrison Warren to discuss her latest book, Advent: The Season of Hope (Fullness of Time series). For those new to the liturgical calendar, Tish provides both a theological framework and insights to deepen personal [...]

In this episode, Bishop Todd introduces Mickey to two familiar faces within C4SO—Karen Miller and Jay Fowler. Both seasoned ministers and coaches, Karen and Jay explain the differences between coaching, spiritual direction and counseling, while encouraging C4SO leaders, no matter where they are on the journey, to find a form of consistent soul care to [...]

Newly-elected Suffragan Bishop Brian Wallace joins Mickey and Bishop Todd on the podcast to discuss how things are going in his new role thus far. Brian shares candidly about his experience and encourages C4SO leaders from his deep-seated knowledge of spiritual formation. Note: Bishops Brian and Todd mention "Pray As You Go," a prayer resource [...]

Co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome author and theologian Edgardo Colón-Emeric of Duke University to the podcast, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Edgardo highlights several theological practices within Hispanic cultures—fiesta, family, hospitality and the "holiness of the ordinary"—that the global body of Christ can embrace in their everyday lives. Edgardo Colón-Emeric is d...

As part of C4SO's celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month, co-hosts Bishop Todd and Mickey invite Vania Gomez to share her identity and calling—specifically how she stands in the middle of two cultures and seeks to "embrace the weirdness." Vania challenges us to celebrate cultural differences and create space for conversations on embracing the diversity [...]

In this episode, Bishop Todd is joined by the Rev. Matt Dampier, Associate Rector at Christ Church in Austin, Texas, to talk about the work Matt leads on the streets surrounding the church. Matt discusses what led him to this ministry of actively loving his neighbors, what keeps him going, and some common misperceptions surrounding [...]