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In which Ethan and Jo discuss William Stringfellow's final book. Want two more Stringfellow stories? Head to patreon.com/wthiap and sign up for $5 to get access to that and years of other bonus content! Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTH...

In which Ethan and Jo discuss William Stringfellow's final book. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Cal Gal in West Virginia joins the Dude to talk about transitioning out of parish ministry, working for the ACLU, and how organizing and pastoring go together. See the sermon Jenny mentioned here . Learn more about West Virginia Can't Wait here: https://wvcantwait.com/ Learn more about Jenny's work at https://wvfaith.org/ And see Justice and Jubilee's upcoming work on their Yo...

In which Jenny joins the podcast to talk about growing up in CalPac, moving to Durham, and how we lead young folks to ministry. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Spanks and the Dude talk about Henri Nouwen, loneliness, and doing ministry as yourself. Find The Wounded Healer and other books we've discussed on our bookshop storefront: https://bookshop.org/lists/featured-on-wthiap Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via e...

CN for religious trauma, evangelicalism, the purity movement, clergy mistreatment, depression, self-loathing, and suicidal ideation In which Ethan and Jo discuss the concept of religious trauma, their experience with it, and how to be honest with yourself. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looki...

In which Spanks and the Dude conclude their discussion of what it means to show up as yourself and what happens when it's all just pretend. Part 2 of 2. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Spanks and the Dude discuss what it means to show up as yourself and what happens when it's all just pretend. Part 1 of 2. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Ethan and Jo consider whether God is at work in the US presidential election. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Spanks and the Dude discuss queerness in ministry with their guest. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Laurel joins Ethan and Jo to talk about being a PK, rebelling against your family, and finding a call anyway. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Spanks and the Dude discuss working with seasoned clergy and why we have to have parsonages. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Ethan and Jo catch listeners up on their new locations. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

PART 2. In which Ethan, Jo, and John continue to discuss some changes the UMC made to how it talks about science. Want to read along as we discuss? See a side-by-side comparison of social principles in question ⁠here⁠ or on our patreon at patreon.com/wthiap (just search for the episode title). Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don&#...

In which John joins Ethan and Jo to discuss some changes the UMC made to how it talks about science. Want to read along as we discuss? See a side-by-side comparison of social principles in question here or on our patreon at patreon.com/wthiap (just search for the episode title). Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a tran...

In which Quaker Oats joins The Dude to talk about his interfaith work on campus and his trip to Israel. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Justin joins Ethan and Jo to discuss his research, his plans, and his senior year of college. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In Jo is joined by Dr. Cynthia Holder Rich and Windy Cooler to discuss sexual violence experienced by women in ministry. You can take the survey until the end of July 2024 at this link: https://anselm.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3ksuVHj56Y5r4Oy The books we talked about on this episode are: Surviving God by Grace Ji-Sun Kim and Susan Shaw Trauma and Recovery by Judith Herman Trauma and Grace by...

In which Jo and Ethan catch up. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which the trio continue their conversation from the previous episode, but with more Q&A about homiletics and respecting your partners. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which a recurring guest comes on the pod to talk about a ministry opportunity. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.

In which Jo visits the Young Clergy Women International Conference in Washington, DC, and catches a few quick interviews. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. Don't see a transcript you're looking for? Let us know via email. Find all things WTHIAP at wthiap.com.