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.

Embracing Authenticity with David Hayward (NakedPastor)

Why is remaining curious about your own belief systems the key to spiritual and personal growth? Curiosity means listening to other perspectives with an open heart and mind! Deconstructing one’s faith or belief systens is not a rebellion but a genuine path to spiritual maturity. 

Recenter

In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Bishop Wright marriage and divorce through the lens of Mark 10. They address modern challenges and the importance of spending quality time. Listen in for the full conversation.

Exposing Christian Nationalism with Dr. Michael W. Austin

Christian Nationalism is an ideology that’s everywhere, masquerades as a theology that has infected our politics and seeks to guide our policies locally and nationally. The problem with Christian Nationalism is that it doesn’t have anything to do with the Jesus of the Bible.

Honor

What if Labor Day was about more than just barbecues and a day off work? Truly honoring labor means advocating for living wages, healthcare, and quality education for all that labor. 

Insight

Insight is the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing. From insight comes wisdom. Proverbs 9:1-6 invites us to consider the role of spiritual mentorship and community in cultivating true wisdom.

Imitators

What distinguishes being nice from being kind? Kindness is rooted in truth, boldness, and courage. The definition of nice is agreeable. Big difference.

Foundation with Kelsey Andries

With God, we are able to stand on firm foundation. A foundation that keeps us on solid ground during times of transition and uncertainty.

Gifts with Marycelis Otero

By drawing parallels to the biblical story of the feeding of the 5,000, Marycelis Otero reveals how each of us possesses unique gifts that can be harnessed to serve a greater purpose in God’s plan.

Choose with The Rev. Bonnie Underwood

In this episode, Melissa and a conversation with The Rev. Bonnie Underwood, Rector of All Saints Warner Robins. Melissa and Bonnie discuss spiritual practices, what gets in the way, and how sitting with God in the morning sets up to live our faith out in the world. Listen in for the full conversation.

Defeating Giants

The story of David and Goliath is a story that reminds us of the giants we battle today, such as hate, poverty, and scarcity. These struggles are rooted in spiritual wickedness, and spiritual practices taught by Jesus can help us defeat these modern-day giants. 

Questions

Have you ever wondered how asking the right questions can transform your faith journey? In The Episcopal Church, having questions of faith and not always having the answers is a part of common life together.

Grace-grit

In a world often divided by politics and ideology, how do we extend grace and kindness to those who anger or baffle us?

Freedom

For many of us, we’ve come to a settled sense on a lot of these things which limits what we allow in our consciousness. Freedom is deciding not to oppress seeing the world in a new way – this is divine!