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A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Simon Doong & Lee Catoe
295 episodes
22 hours ago
Send us a text Special Guest: GG Renee Hill, Author of Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative Question of the Week: We make sense of the world around us and ourselves through stories. But we often treat these stories, especially the stories we tell about ourselves, as fixed and unchanging. This can lead to cycles of self-sabotage and not liking oneself. How can we change our perspective so these stories are more flexible and dynamic? Story Work: Field Notes on...
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Send us a text Special Guest: GG Renee Hill, Author of Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative Question of the Week: We make sense of the world around us and ourselves through stories. But we often treat these stories, especially the stories we tell about ourselves, as fixed and unchanging. This can lead to cycles of self-sabotage and not liking oneself. How can we change our perspective so these stories are more flexible and dynamic? Story Work: Field Notes on...
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Episodes (20/295)
A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative w/ GG Renee Hill
Send us a text Special Guest: GG Renee Hill, Author of Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative Question of the Week: We make sense of the world around us and ourselves through stories. But we often treat these stories, especially the stories we tell about ourselves, as fixed and unchanging. This can lead to cycles of self-sabotage and not liking oneself. How can we change our perspective so these stories are more flexible and dynamic? Story Work: Field Notes on...
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1 week ago
54 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America w/ Alex Thornburg and Ted V. Foote Jr.
Send us a text Special Guests: Alex Thornburg and Ted V. Foote Jr., Authors of Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America: A Guide to Reclaiming the Good News of God's Grace Question of the Week: Member of progressive and mainline denominations have shifted away from words like "missionary" and "evangelize" because of the rise of conservative Christianity and Christian nationalism. Is it possible to reclaim or reimagine these terms in ways that are not problematic and true to our own...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 8 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Souvenirs of the Holy w/ Laurie M. Brock
Send us a text Special Guest: Rev. Laurie M. Brock, Author of Souvenirs of the Holy: Encountering God through Everyday Objects Question of the Week: There’s a saying that “you can find God in everything.” In a time of consumerism and emphasis on possessions, how can we as Christians navigate searching for God in objects and things without being too materialistic? Souvenirs of the Holy: Encountering God through Everyday Objects Podcast: Lectionary Hacks For Listening Guides, click here! Got ...
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3 weeks ago
54 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Family Devotionals and Biblical Conversation w/ Jessica Miller Kelley
Send us a text Special Guest: Jessica Miller Kelley, Author of Growing in God's Love: A Family Devotional Question of the Week: It is so important for families to read Scripture together and wrestle with big questions. But it also can be difficult. How can families do this in ways that are honest but also appropriate for all family members of different ages and experiences? Growing in God's Love: A Family Devotional For Listening Guides, click here! Got a question for us? Send them to faithpo...
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4 weeks ago
56 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Guns, Politics and White Evangelicals w/ William J. Kole
Send us a text Special Guest: William J. Kole, Author of In Guns We Trust: The Unholy Trinity of White Evangelicals, Politics, and Firearms Question of the Week: How can we address gun violence in the US when some Christians are fusing their faith with the right to bear arms? How do we have intentional conversation about this issue that is actually productive, rather than talking in echo chambers or only engaging in divisive and politicized debates that ultimately go nowhere? In Guns We Trust...
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1 month ago
58 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Christian Nationalism and the Seven Mountains Mandate w/ Matthew Boedy
Send us a text Special Guest: Matthew Boedy, Author of The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy Question of the Week: What is the Seven Mountains Movement and what role are churches playing in advancing its agenda? How can progressive Christians resist and counteract this movement? The Seven Mountains Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy 40% Discount Code: 7MCAST For Listening Guides, ...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Reading the Voices of Marginalized Peoples w/ Patty Krawec
Send us a text Special Guest: Patty Krawec, Author of Bad Indians Book Club: Reading at the Edge of a Thousand Worlds and Becoming Kin: An Indigenous Call to Unforgetting the Past and Reimagining Our Future Question of the Week: In a society where historical narratives reinforce colonial dominance, especially in textbooks and popular media, how can the stories of marginalized peoples be elevated to allow for better understanding of culture, history, and what it means to be in relationship wit...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
The Student Debt Crisis w/ Jamal Watson
Send us a text Special Guest: Jamal Watson, Author of The Student Debt Crisis: America’s Moral Urgency, Executive Editor of Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, and Professor and Associate Dean at Trinity Washington University Question of the Week: Student debt is one of the less talked about justice issues of our time. But conversations often don't focus on the root of the issues that make college so expensive and unaffordable. How can we make higher education more financially accessible, es...
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1 month ago
53 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Preparing for Advent with Jesus' Family Tree w/ Kara Eidson
Send us a text Special Guest: Kara Eidson, Author of The Advent Tree: Meeting Jesus in God's Big Story & Pastor of Oskaloosa United Methodist and McLouth United Methodist Question of the Week: When we talk about Jesus, we focus on what he did during his life and ministry. But we don’t spend much time talking about his ancestry and family history. How can looking at Jesus’ family history enhance our understanding of what it means to be a Christian and a follower of God? The Advent Tree: Me...
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2 months ago
49 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Protest, Activism, and Justice in the University w/ Jonathan Pulphus
Send us a text Special Guest: Jonathan Pulphus, Author of With My People: Life, Justice, and Activism Beyond the University Question of the Week: Young people and students often are at the forefront of social movements and community organizing. What are the most effective ways that students can organize to push for social change? Are there gifts that students possess that make their movements unique compared to those organized by older adults? With My People: Life, Justice, and Activism Beyon...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor w/ Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar
Send us a text Special Guests: Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar, Editors of We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor Question of the Week: What are the roles of prayers, rituals, and liturgies in movements and efforts to abolish poverty? What are emotional, spiritual, and practical ways they enhance these efforts? We Pray Freedom: Liturgies and Rituals from the Freedom Church of the Poor For Listening Guides, click here! Got a question for us? Send them ...
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2 months ago
1 hour

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Telling Stories of Sadness, Grief, Trauma and Pain w/ Jeff Munroe
Send us a text Special Guest: Jeff Munroe, Author of Telling Stories in the Dark: Finding Healing and Hope in Sharing Our Sadness, Grief, Trauma, and Pain & Ordained Minister in the Reformed Church of America Question of the Week: People use the phrase “finding meaning in suffering” when talking about tragic, traumatic or difficult experiences. Some find the phrase very accurate or applicable to their lives. Others find it problematic. Is it possible to find meaning or learnings in the di...
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2 months ago
50 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Surviving the Looming Retirement Crisis w/ Jonathan Grimm
Send us a text Special Guest: Jonathan Grimm, Licensed Investment Advisor & Author of The Future Poor: How Families and Communities Can Join Together to Survive the Looming Retirement Crisis Question of the Week: What is the retirement crisis that we are likely to face in the United States? What is the role of churches in trying to address it and ensure a good retirement safety net for our communities? The Future Poor: How Families and Communities Can Join Together to Survive the Looming ...
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3 months ago
56 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Better Ways to Read the Bible w/ Zach Lambert
Send us a text Special Guest: Zach Lambert, Author of Better Ways to Read the Bible: Transforming a Weapon of Harm into a Tool of Healing Question of the Week: Scripture can be read a thousand different ways, some harmful and some maybe not so harmful. In times such as these, how do we approach scripture in better and more life-giving ways? Better Ways to Read the Bible: Transforming a Weapon of Harm into a Tool of Healing For Listening Guides, click here! Got a question for us? Send them to ...
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3 months ago
48 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Just Investing w/ Matthew Illian & Adam Sank
Send us a text Special Guests: Matthew Illian, Director of Responsible Investing & Adam Sank, Associate for Communications & Administration, United Church Funds Question of the Week: What are the opportunities and challenges in trying to change company and corporate behavior from a faith-based perspective? How can we communicate about this work so people are informed and can join in the advocacy efforts with companies? United Church Funds Just Investing Podcast For Listening Guides, ...
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3 months ago
46 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Empowering Women & Healthcare w/ Rebecca Bloom
Send us a text Special Guest: Rebecca Bloom, Author of When Women Get Sick: An Empowering Approach for Getting the Support You Need Question of the Week: The US healthcare system disadvantages many groups of people, but especially women. How can women and those that support them navigate this system so that women can actually get the care they truly need? When Women Get Sick: An Empowering Approach for Getting the Support You Need For Listening Guides, click here! Got a question for us...
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3 months ago
49 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
How Community Helps Us Heal w/ Liz Walker
Send us a text Special Guest: Rev. Liz Walker, Author of No One Left Alone: A Story of How Community Helps Us Heal & Former Pastor at Roxbury Presbyterian Church, Boston MA Question of the Week: When we talk about addressing issues like racism, inequality, or violence, we often focus on "practical" solutions such as improved policies or allocation of money for specific purposes. But we don't focus on individual experiences and interpersonal relationships. Based on your experience, what is...
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3 months ago
50 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Resilience for Church Leaders w/ Kate Rae Davis
Send us a text Special Guest: Dr. Kate Rae Davis, Founder & Executive Director of the Center for Transforming Engagement at The Seattle School for Theology & Psychology Question of the Week: In a time of denominational decline, pastors being moved from full time to part time positions, and political divisiveness, how can our clergy and church leaders be resilient and avoid burnout? Center for Transforming Engagement The Seattle School for Theology & Psychology Resilience Resourc...
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4 months ago
43 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Contemplative Wisdom and the Word w/ Carl McColman
Send us a text Special Guest: Carl McColman, Author of Read the Bible like a Mystic: Contemplative Wisdom and the Word Question of the Week: What does it mean to read the Bible like a mystic? In today’s polarized society it seems there are two ways to read the Bible: literally or interpretatively. Where does the “mystical” way of reading Scripture fit in? https://anamchara.com Read the Bible like a Mystic: Contemplative Wisdom and the Word For Listening Guides, click here! Got a qu...
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4 months ago
56 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Green Street in Black and White w/ Dave Larsen
Send us a text Special Guest: Dave Larsen, Author of Green Street in Black and White: A Chicago Story Question of the Week: How do the themes and experiences that informed your book such as reckoning with change, racism, and the importance of community relate to the justice issues our country currently faces? Green Street in Black and White: A Chicago Story For Listening Guides, click here! Got a question for us? Send them to faithpodcast@pcusa.org! A Matter of Faith website
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4 months ago
52 minutes

A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast
Send us a text Special Guest: GG Renee Hill, Author of Story Work: Field Notes on Self-Discovery and Reclaiming Your Narrative Question of the Week: We make sense of the world around us and ourselves through stories. But we often treat these stories, especially the stories we tell about ourselves, as fixed and unchanging. This can lead to cycles of self-sabotage and not liking oneself. How can we change our perspective so these stories are more flexible and dynamic? Story Work: Field Notes on...