We wonder why the universe is organized the way it is. We wonder where God is. We wonder why God doesn’t show up. In life, these are some of the ways we wrestle with God. Jacob wrestled with God. He ended up getting a broken hip, a cool new name, and a better understanding of who God is in him and in the world.
Hispanic ministry is a big part of The Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. There are 11 Hispanic Congregations in the diocese. It is essential Bishop Wright has a Hispanic Missioner as a partner on his staff that can resource those congregations and serve as a bridge builder for our Anglo and Hispanic congregations.
An evening in April 2022, Bishop Wright gathered with over 50 men from across the city of Atlanta at St. Luke’s Atlanta for a conversation on Sex Trafficking – specifically young people that are victims of sex trafficking.
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, but it’s rarely discussed in a productive and open way. This episode of For People introduces Keep/Watch, a new suicide prevention workbook and training from the Diocese of Atlanta that equips churches to combat this crisis and become safer spaces for people who are considering suicide.
In Amos, we know that God is angry with us. No one likes an angry God. But when anger of God is a result of knowing we can love one another as God intends and we don’t, is it surprising?
In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Bishop Deon Johnson, 11th Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. They talk about dignity and share stories of grandmothers and Bishop Deon’s favorite life lesson.
In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Jason McGee, Choir Director of Maverick City Music. In it, they discuss the origin of choirs, the diversity choirs represent, and why Jason said yes to being a part of Imagine Worship in NYC on Oct 3 with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Listen in for the full conversation.
What is the bible and how do we hold it? A serious question. In The Episcopal Church, widely we believe that all are beloved children of God. That you are perfectly made as you are! A beautiful thing!
To be southern is to love the south. The good and bad. All that she is. Chuck Reece LOVES the South. But he didn’t always. Before Salvation South, Chuck founded The Bitter Southener. No longer bitter, he wanted to show the world the gentler and hopeful South that he experiences.
On the heels of The Lambeth Conference, Bishop Wright has a conversation with the Archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, Foley Beach. The episode lays bare the differences between The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church in North America in an honest dialogue of the major differences of the denominations.
These are summer shorts! In the middle of summer, shorts just feel right. And as responses to the questions of our faithful listeners. Our fifth and final question is from our own host, Melissa Rau. Her question: Do you have any existential questions you actively ponder? Listen in for Bishop Wright’s response.
These are summer shorts! In the middle of summer, shorts just feel right. And as responses to the questions of our faithful listeners. Our fourth question is from Laura of Georgia. Her question: How do we listen well? Listen in for Melissa and Bishop Wright’s response.
These are summer shorts! In the middle of summer, shorts just feel right. And as responses to the questions of our faithful listeners. Our third question is from Stacey of Georgia. Her question: In light of Roe vs Wade being overturned, how do we remain empathetic towards others? Listen in for Melissa and Bishop Wright’s response.
These are summer shorts! In the middle of summer, shorts just feel right. And as responses to the questions of our faithful listeners. Our second question is from Christian of Georgia. His question: How can we work for lessening income inequality and pushing for universal healthcare as a church? Listen in for Melissa and Bishop Wright’s response.
Welcome to Summer Shorts! In the middle of summer, shorts just feel right. And these shorts are meant to be real short – under six-minute short. And as responses from the questions of our faithful listeners. For the next five weeks, enjoy some thoughtful questions and reflections. Our first question is from Cindy in Colorado. Her question: How do you find a church of like-minded people? Listen in for Melissa and Bishop Wright’s response.
We live in a great country. No doubt she is great. And yet as we celebrate this year’s Independence Day, pride in America is at an all-time low. So where do we go from here? In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright
In the words of The Rev. Raphael Warnock, “as Christians, our democratic vote is a prayer for a more just and loving world”. Amen! In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with special guest US Senator Raphael Warnock. As
It delights God that we smell like love! That we smell like generosity. And knowing this we must stand before our loving God and explain our hatefulness! In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Pride Month
“Holy Spirit break-in!”, says Pentecost! The Spirit breaks through ethnic and language barriers and celebrates the beautiful diversity of God’s beloved. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Bishop’s time with the ELCA Southeastern Synod as
How many people in America live on less than $2 a day? Something many of us don’t think about but a reality for those living in poverty in the United States. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with
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For People, is a conversation with Bishop Rob Wright, spiritual leader to the more than 50,000 people in the 117 worshipping communities of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, on his For Faith weekly devotional.
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