The Collective Voice

In this episode of The Collective Voice, Rev. Phil Dieke is joined by Rev. Baird Linke, a pastor and co-author of the chapter about the tokenism of young adults in the soon to be released book Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults . They discuss how the challenges and opportunities facing young adults in the church today led to the creation of this book and why it is not just a...

In this this episode of The Collective Voice, Rudy Logan and Rev. Phil Dieke are joined by Elizabeth Gilbert, a key figure in the Gather Network , discussing her journey in young adult ministry, the importance of community, and the intersection of faith and social justice. Elizabeth shares her experiences in campus ministry, the entrepreneurial spirit of young adults in creating community, and the...

In this episode of the 787 Collective Voice, hosts Rudy Logan and Rev. Phil Dieke engage with Hanna Newcomer Sliva, exploring her journey in ministry, the challenges young adults face during transitions, and the importance of mental health and community. Hanna shares her experiences working in various caring professions and how they inform her current ministry. The conversation delves into the Pol...

In this episode we welcome back Rev. Cecie Suknaic to discuss her transformative experience with the Fellowship at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) and the insights gained from a pilgrimage hosted by The 787 Collective in Austin's Clarksville community. The conversation explores themes of moral responsibility, community, and the role of pilgrimage in spiritual growth. Cecie r...

In this episode of The Collective Voice, Rev. Terence Mayo, Chief Academic Officer & Community Ministry Director of the Ministry Leadership Center, joins Phil and Rudy to discuss the intersections of Black queer feminism, activism, and faith formation. He emphasizes the importance of self-care in activism, the role of imagination in reimagining faith communities, and the need for brave spaces...

Rev. TauVaughn Toney , Protestant Chaplain at Georgetown University, joined The Collective Voice to discuss campus ministry, how transformative his time at Howard University was--leading him to theological and religious studies, a spirituality of openness, theological grounding, and community building in light of capitalism and rugged individualism. Additionally, Rev. TauVaughn prompted us to thin...

In this episode of The Collective Voice, hosts Rev. Phil Dieke and Rudy Logan engage in a profound conversation with Rev. Brandon Woolley, exploring the intersections of faith, education, and community within the context of Black Austin. Brandon shares his journey in ministry, the historical significance of the Black church, and its role as a liberatory force in education. The discussion also touc...

In this episode of Faith Transitions, Rudy Logan and Phil Dieke welcome Rev. Ashley Cuellar, who shares her journey from seminary to pastoral leadership in a changing community. They discuss her 787 Collective Campaign that involved the creation of Seekers - a bridge ministry between generations, challenges and insights gained from serving a congregation facing closure, and the importance of authe...

In this episode of The Collective Voice, Rev. Phil Dieke and Rudy Logan engage in a deep conversation with Rev. Chris Palmer, exploring the many transitions he has experienced as a young adult, the role of music in ministry, and the challenges and beauty found in community. Chris shares his experiences from growing up as a pastor's kid, his time in Scotland, and his current role in New York City,...

In this episode, Rev. Phil Dieke interviews Mercedes Collins, the founder of We Outside ATX, a community-driven organization aimed at promoting wellness and representation for the minority and BIPOC community in Austin. Mercedes shares her journey from Houston to Austin, her experiences in various church environments, and how these influenced her approach to community building. The conversation ex...

In this episode of Faith Transitions, Rev. Phil Dieke welcomes Rudy Logan to The Collective Voice and the staff at Austin Seminary. Rudy recently joined the Seminary and The 787 Collective as the Associate for Congregational Innovation Throughout this conversation Rudy and Phil discuss transitions young adults face, particularly in the context of faith and social justice. Rudy shares his backgroun...

In this episode, Rev. Phil Dieke is joined by co-hosts Heather Davis Reynolds and Morgan Reynolds to interivew Sharon "Rocky" Roggio, director of the documentary 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted a Culture . Their conversation explores the first time the word "homosexuality" was used in a translation of the Bible and how this mistranslation has significantly impacted the LGBTQIA+ community. Ro...

In this episode of Have You Heard, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary student and 787 Collective Campaign Leader, Madison Turner joins Rev. Phil Dieke for an engaging conversation with Dr. Lyla June Johnston. Throughout the episode they explore the intersections of spirituality, the climate crisis, and Indigenous wisdom. They also discuss the importance of eco-faith dialogues, the role of th...

In this BONUS episode Rev. Roger Wolsey joins The 787 Collective Council, a group of nine young adutls that act as an advisory council and so much more. Roger shares his background as a United Methodist pastor and his experiences in campus ministry and the local church. He discusses the inspiration behind his vulnerability in his book, Discovering Fire: Spiritual Practices That Transform Lives, an...

In this episode Jade and Phil discuss the various transitions happening in Jade's life. They talk about Jade's recent move, her new role at her home church, her ongoing PhD work, and the root cause of why her family made the decision to make so many transitions at once. As part of these transitions Jade will be stepping down as the Assistant Director of Congregational Innovation at Austin Seminary...

In this episode of Faith Transitions, Rev. Phil Dieke interviews Stephen McIntosh about his journey from college to running a Substack called Stained Glass Graffiti. They discuss the intersection of sustainability and technology, the importance of community and connection, and the role of faith in shaping their perspectives. Stephen his passion for advocacy, especially regarding public transit and...

In this episode of Faith Transitions, Rev. Phil Dieke interviews Joshua Luckett about his faith journey and his work at the Stewpot, a resource center for people experiencing homelessness. Joshua shares how his upbringing in a socially liberal household clashed with the socially conservative theology of the Southern Baptist church he attended. He discusses the catalysts that led to his faith trans...

In this episode of Belonging, young adults from First United Methodist Church in Dallas discuss their experiences finding community through the process of deconstructing, and reconstructing, their faith. They emphasize the importance of safe and sacred conversations, even when there are disagreements, and that open-mindedness and joy are always helpful when creating community.  Throughout the conv...

In this episode of Faith Transitions, Rev. Phil Dieke welcomes Alexandra Nelson-Tomlinson, the interim Assistant Director of the 787 Collective. Alexandra shares her background in ministry and her current research as a PhD student at the University of Texas - Austin on body size, gender, and sexuality in American Christianity. They discuss the importance of embracing all body types and challenging...

In this episode of The Collective Voice, Jade and Phil are joined by representatives of EpiscoPals, a group of young adult Episcopals in Austin, Texas. The conversation explores the origins and activities of the group, as well as their experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guests discuss the use of poetry as a spiritual practice, the importance of connection and belonging, and the challeng...

This week's episode with Rev. Cecie Suknaic-Saulnier was actually recorded during Advent. Some of the references are a few months old and Gather Austin, the collaborative ELCA young adult ministry Cecie co-founded is not closer to their 18 month anniversary rather than their one year anniversary. Nonetheless, the conversation speaks to a variety of young adult transitions that take place: major mi...

How do young adults balance faith in the midst of busy schedules? Young adults from University Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas join Jade and Phil to discuss a faithful look at balance and belonging.  They begin by discussing their personal spiritual lives and transformative rituals. They also share their experiences of finding connections with others their age in the church and integrating th...

This week on The Collectice Voice we feature our first "Faith Transitions" episode. Rev. Phil Dieke and Jade Evans are joined by James Martin to disucss the completion of his 787 Collective Campaign Project. James reflects on the impact of the borderlands and the importance of accompaniment as he works to build community among a binational group of young adults. He also discusses the challenges of...

In the first episode of "Have You Heard...", Rev. Phil Dieke and Jeb Bunting have a conversation with Damon Garcia, a writer, video essayist, and public theologian, about liberation theology and liberative Christianity. In this conversation they discuss the origins and principles of liberation theology, the intersection between liberation and faith, and the radical message of Jesus. They also expl...

In this episode of The Collective Voice, Jade Evans and Phil Dieke are joined by a group of young adults from First Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas. They discuss the importance of creating spaces of belonging and share personal experiences of feeling a sense of belonging. This episode begins with Jamie leading the group in a breathing exercise, a practice she uses to help with anxiety and bei...