We respond to David Dark's article, "We Are Living In An apocalypse" in America Magazine (the Jesuit Review).Visit us at Episcopalcafe.com for links and more

Prayer, Table, Work, Neighbor

May 8th, 2020 32m 22s

A conversation with author and spiritual leader, Elaine Heath on the Christian tradition of "celebration," especially int he midst of suffering.

Anti Semitism in the Gospel of John

Feb 28th, 2020 32m 18s

John's gospel has some troubling ways in which it refers to our Jewish brothers and sisters. How do we address that while still holding onto what is valuable in the Gospel?

#27 Sabbath

Feb 2nd, 2020 32m 7s

Sabbath is among the top ten things we're called to do (or not do); but how many of us take it as serious as the other nine? Join us for a conversation on the risks and rewards of sabbath keeping.

#26 Rest for the Justice Seeking Soul

Jan 18th, 2020 46m 13s

We talk with Dr Susan K. Williams Smith about her new book Rest for the Justice-Seeking SoulWebsite for Crazy Faith Ministries: https://crazyfaithministries.org

#25: More Than Fair

Nov 2nd, 2019 30m 41s

We talk with author Rob Giesellman about his new book, Irony and Jesus

Episode #24: Death

Mar 29th, 2019 32m 3s

What happens when we die? How do we experience the death of loved ones? We ask this and more plus some spoilers for "The Good Place"

Episode 23: Formation

Mar 9th, 2019 35m 42s

How do we go about forming and nurturing new followers of Jesus? Has the church gotten in its own way in trying to fulfill this vital ministry? Where are the bright spots for growing the church today and tomorrow?

Episode 22 #ChurchToo

Jan 20th, 2019 38m 49s

We're talking #MeToo in the church - #ChurchToo - what it looks like, what it feels like and what we can do to begin living a new way.

#21: A Special All Points Christmas

Dec 24th, 2018 25m 44s

It's our special Christmas Episode; come with us to see the child!

Episode 20 Church and Politics

Dec 17th, 2018 26m 10s

This month we're looking at how well (or not) the church community faces its intersection with civic life

Episode 19: The Power of Heroic Myths

Nov 8th, 2018 19m 57s

We interview Canon to the Presiding Bishop Chuck Robertson and talk about power of mythic story and how comic books are potential gateways to following Christ

Episode 18: Hope Through Healing Hands

Oct 12th, 2018 38m 37s

We talk with Dr Jenny Dyer, Executive Director of Hope Through Healing Hands about tackling global health issues and the amazing successes of the past twenty years in halving global poverty and disease

Episode 17: #GC79

Aug 9th, 2018 34m 36s

We talk about the just-finished General Convention and its repercussions plus we spend a little time wondering how it might be made better

Episode 16 Images of God

Jun 26th, 2018 40m 16s

Who or what do you see when you imagine God? Join us for a conversation with artist and priest Sharyn Turner on how we image God and how that affects how we imagine God

Episode 15

Apr 12th, 2018 25m 2s

We debrief our Holy Week and Easter experiences, muse on the vagaries of a life of ministry, and wonder at the work of the Holy Spriit

Episode 14: Church Music

Feb 7th, 2018 38m 56s

In this episode we talk church music, the good, the bad, the unbearable and explore why it is both bane and joy in worship life.

Episode 13: Technology and Worship

Jan 8th, 2018 32m 31s

How do we use technology to enhance participation in and the experience of worship?

Episode 12: Evangelism

Dec 7th, 2017 41m 6s

Evangelism is a struggle for many Episcopal churches and Episcopalians. We explore what it is, why it's important and some barriers to making it happen.

Special Episode with Dwight Zscheile

Nov 16th, 2017 19m 1s

We get a chance to talk with Dwight Zscheile, author of the Agile Church, about ministry, evangelism, and an the need for faithful innovation in today's church

Episode 11: Moving out of our Comfort Zones

Nov 5th, 2017 38m 19s

In this episode we talk about Christianity's underlying call to take us to places we don't want to go

Episode 10: Clergy Spouses

Sep 6th, 2017 27m 47s

A lot of expectations and assumptions are laid on the husbands and wives of clergy. How does that shape their spirituality and their lives? Why do old expectations survive and are new one evolving?

Episode 9: Behaving Badly

Aug 5th, 2017 32m 10s

Why do people sometimes bring their worst selves to church, and how can we build resilient communities that don't accept bad behavior?

Episode 8: The Prayer Book

May 6th, 2017 32m 15s

We take a look at the Prayer Book and see if there is room for improvement and ask what is the purpose of this thing anyway?

Episode 7: An American Church?

Apr 12th, 2017 35m 35s

Fifty years ago the Episcopal Church was called the Republican Party at Prayer, but now it is known for being a liberal, progressive church. What is the relation of the Church, Government, and the American Experience? Where is the church calle