For people with bishop Rob Wright

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. In this podcast, Bishop Wright meets listeners at the crossroads of faith and life to explore the challenges of an ever-changing world. Listen in to find out how he expands on For Faith, drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus to answer 21st-century questions.
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Uncovering Peace: Turmoil and Hope in The Holy Land

In this very special episode of For People, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Archbishop Hosam E. Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. His jurisdiction covers Palestine, Israel, The Westbank, and other territories and states.

Enough

Psalm 34 reveals the comfort of presenting our not-so-perfect selves to God, and that God is able to make us whole. Listen in for the full conversation.

Sacrifice

If we believe God is the author of our lives, and we believe God has better ideas for how we should live our lives, then we must subordinate our understanding to God’s understanding. That act is worship! 

Irrevocable

One of the clearest indicators that you’re in a relationship with the God of all the worlds and many names is a broadened heart. Do you love those who think differently, love differently, and worship differently than you?

Order

The 10 commandments were a gift given to people newly into freedom – these tenets will create well-being in community. They are a channel to freedom.

Hope in Sorrow with Bishop Bob Fitzpatrick

Bishop Bob Fitzpatrick and Bishop Write discuss leadership in the face of adversity, scripture that equips us during times of sorrow, and the outpouring of love in the form of resources and letters from the mainland in the wake of the fire. God is with us in the grief!

Ouch

What if you could truly understand the difference between guilt and conviction? What if you could discover a path to integrate this understanding into living a life of truth and love?

Thistle Farms and Healing with The Rev. Becca Stevens

Becca’s tireless work to create nurturing environments for women survivors of commercial sexual exploitation and addiction will leave you in awe and motivated for action. Hear her share how her personal journey has shaped her mission to live authentically and serve others.

Then/Now

Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about hope found amidst devastation, exemplifying how Jesus offers hope and comfort even in our darkest hours.

The Power of Faith with Bishop Frank Logue

Bishop Wright had a conversation with Bishop Frank Logue, Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, about life, as we see it, not being about measuring up, but realizing as Christians Jesus has assured us we are enough and our call is to use our faith for God’s goodness.

Settled

Can the essence of power and its impact be truly understood without discussing forgiveness? Joseph, the second most powerful person in Egypt, chooses to forgive his brothers who threw him into a pit and slavery. To Joseph, it was settled.

Pleasure

In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about his illuminating journey to Nepal, where he experienced the impermanence of life firsthand and reflected on the importance of graciousness and giving in our everyday environments.

Response

Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Moses, how God can use a tragedy to bring forth goodness, and that our faith is knowing nothing withstands the power of love. 

Unideal

The Canaanite woman comes to Jesus asking for the healing of her daughter. The disciples and Jesus dismiss her, but she persists. And Jesus heals her daughter because of her great faith. Jesus became a better Messiah that day.

Family

In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about family, the patterns all of us experience, and how our walk with God starts at home.

Witnesses

In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jesus’ transfiguration, the response from the disciples, and what we can do with a glimpse of a mountaintop experience.

Kingdom with Luke Netto

Jesus tells the disciples the kingdom of heaven is like the smallest mustard seed that grows into a magnificent tree. When we step back from the notion that God only works through big miracles, we experience God’s Kingdom through the

Climbing Higher with The Very Rev. Dr. Horace Griffin

Melissa and The Very Rev. Dr. Horace Griffin have a conversation about freedom. They discuss freedom, its nuances in our country, and what Jesus says about treating others as ourselves. Listen in for the full conversation.

Words Matter with Canon Sally Ulrey

In this episode, Melissa and Sally have a conversation about God’s word, what God’s word teaches us about the power of our own words, and how we use our words to bring the kingdom a bit closer to earth.

Divine Diversity with The Rev. Laura Masteron

In this episode, Melissa and Laura have a conversation about diversity in our world, where kids hit the mark that adults might miss, and how we move towards embracing God’s diversity in the world.