In this episode… We talk about a new segment of the All Things…Episcopal Podcast, the new Young Adult Missioner of the Diocese of West Missouri and how young adults sustain their faith in times of uncertainty.
About the Hosts
The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is the curate for Campus Ministry at Kansas State University and the Associate for college, youth, and children’s ministry at a parish in Kansas City, MO and graduate from the Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary (MDiv.) and from Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (Anglican Studies). She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
Guest:
Riley Brown (He/Him) is the Young Adult Missioner for the Diocese of West MO. He is passionate about making the Episcopal Church accessible to young people who, like himself, might not have grown up in the tradition. In other words, he feels his goal is to help make it all make sense to those who might not understand all the smells, bells, kneeling, and standing. Riley lives with his wife, Noah, and their two cats, Punchy and Teddy. He enjoys reading and playing games with his friends.
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To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here
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All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode, Fr. Ryan Williams is joined by Mtr. Katherine Mansfield and they talk about how the church tells time, something that is very important in the Episcopal church and several denominations.
We unpack:
● Linear time vs. spiral time—yes, we’re getting a little philosophical
● Why Sundays aren’t just Sundays, and what it means to step out of Chronos and into Kairos
● How vestments, candles, and colors aren’t just aesthetics—they’re time cues
● The full sweep of the liturgical year: from Advent anticipation to Pentecost fire to the long green stretch of Ordinary Time
Plus, we’ll explore how the liturgical calendar isn’t just for worship—it’s a way of life. It reshapes how we pray, how we wait, how we remember, and how we hope.
Whether you’re a lifelong Episcopalian or just church-curious, this episode will help you see time differently—sacredly.
About the Hosts
The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a transitional deacon in the diocese of Kansas. She is the Curate for Campus Ministry at Kansas State Univ. She graduated from the Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (Anglican Studies). She hopes to one day become an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. Ryan Williams is the rector at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Joplin, MO. In a previous life, he was an organic vegetable farmer and Baptist pastor. In a previous life, he worked in student leadership and development at the university level. He continues to have a passion for exploring the big questions of life and faith with people of all ages, but particularly students and young adults. Ryan lives with his wife, Anna, their two kids, John Mark and Eleanor, and their dog, Scout. When he isn’t taking Scout for runs or enjoying downtime with family, you can find Ryan rooting for the Milwaukee Bucks (basketball) and continually on the search for the perfect pizza dough recipe.
Guest Bio:
The Rev. Katherine Mansfield
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Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment.
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode, we dive into the winding path from Episcopal summer camps to college campus ministries with guests who’ve lived the journey. From first-time campers to seasoned student leaders, they share how early nudges (or outright shoves!) into camp life planted seeds of faith, community, and identity.
We explore how those formative summer experiences shaped their spirituality and how stepping into college brought both challenges and opportunities for growth. Did Episcopal campus ministry help bridge the gap? How did community, ritual, and relationship carry over—or shift—in a university setting?
✨ Topics We Cover:
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
Guest Bio:
Josh McCall (he/him)
Josh is a rising sophomore at Wichita State Univ. studying Special Music Education. He is originally from Overland Park, KS and attended St. Thomas the Apostle (Dio. KS). Josh now works as a youth volunteer at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Wichita. Josh has been involved in the church for as long as he can remember:going to youth events, serving on the Youth Commission (Dio. KS). and as a youth delegate at Diocesan Convention, and is a Peer Minister in the Wichita area. Josh is grateful for the opportunity to serve and grow with those around him, and is glad he’s found his place in the Episcopal Church.
Suzanne Avery (She/her)
Brandon Kirmer (He/him)
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To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… In this episode, we’re breaking down two churchy words that carry a lot of weight: grace and salvation. What do they really mean—and more importantly, what do they mean for your actual, everyday life?
We explore these big ideas through the Episcopal lens, where grace is God's unconditional love, freely given, and salvation is about becoming whole—starting now, not just later.
Joining us is Fr. Ryan Williams, one of the newer priests in the Diocese of West Missouri and a behind-the-scenes worker bee on this very podcast. We talk about his journey into the “wonderfully weird and holy chaos” of the Episcopal Church, plus what grace has looked like in his life and ministry.
✨ Questions we’re asking:
Along the way, you'll hear stories, laughter, maybe a weird fact or two, and most importantly, a reminder that grace meets you exactly where you are.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
Guest Bio:
The Rev. Ryan Williams
is the rector at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Joplin, MO. In a previous life, he was an organic vegetable farmer and Baptist pastor. In a previous life, he worked in student leadership and development at the university level. He continues to have a passion for exploring the big questions of life and faith with people of all ages, but particularly students and young adults. Ryan lives with his wife, Anna, their two kids, John Mark and Eleanor, and their dog, Scout. When he isn’t taking Scout for runs or enjoying downtime with family, you can find Ryan rooting for the Milwaukee Bucks (basketball) and continually on the search for the perfect pizza dough recipe.
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Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment.
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… we have a fun, heartfelt, and inspiring conversation with the newest bishop in the Episcopal Church — The Rt. Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux, IX Bishop of Western Missouri!
We dive into Bishop Amy’s incredible call story, her passion for ministry with children and youth, and her surprising hobbies — from knitting and video games (yes, she loves The Sims and Mario Party!). She even shares her wish for better broadcast sound in women’s cycling — how cool is that?
But that’s not all — Bishop Amy answers a mix of silly, thoughtful, and theological questions submitted by children, youth, young adults, clergy, and staff across the Dioceses of Western Missouri and Kansas. It’s personal. It’s joyful. It’s real.
About the Hosts:
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
Hayley Cobb (she/her) is a cradle Episcopalian and southwest Missouri native. A longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO (W. MO), Hayley has been helping lead the church's youth program since 2022. She also serves as a LEM, acolyte, and is a member of the parish Youth & Children’s Commission. Hayley is in her second year on Diocesan Council and recently served on the Bishop Search Committee for the 9th Bishop of West Missouri.Professionally, Hayley is the Communications Director for Leadership Springfield, a nonprofit that offers community leadership programs to professionals and students, including Rosie, a free advocacy network for women in the region.
The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) started as the Youth Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas in January 2013 and her title has changed four times since then, but she's currently the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner. She has been involved as an adult with the diocesan youth program since 2005 and campus ministry program since 2007. Karen was an active youth in Kansas from 1989-1995, and as a college student participated in Campus Ministry at K-State in 1995-96. Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels from 2008-2012, and prior to that worked as an Academic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike and dog Cherry.
The Rev. David Wilcox (he/him) Serves as the Missioner for Youth Ministry in the Diocese of West Missouri and as Assisting Priest at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Kansas City. Before finding his way to the Episcopal Church in 2015 David spent time in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. He is passionate about the Gospel, formation, history, coffee and little known (and less cared about) information. David and his husband Zach live in Belton with their energetic (and not at all spoiled) dog Ollie.
Guest Bio:
The Rt. Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux, IX Bishop of W. MO
Bishop Amy was born and raised all over the south, namely the Carolinas and Louisiana. After graduating from Louisiana Scholars' College, she returned to her home church in Covington, Louisiana to pursue ordination to the priesthood. During this time, she met her husband, Jared. Together, they traveled to Austin where +Amy attended seminary. 26 years later, they have three children and have lived in Dallas, Eastern Kentucky, Little Rock, and now Kansas City. They also have two dogs, Luca and Bethany, and one grand-puppy, Charlotte. +Amy is most excited about all the ways the people of West Missouri seek to serve Jesus in their communities. She is confident the kingdom of God is near to us here and can't wait to see all the Holy Spirit is doing in our midst.
Relevant links:
Bishop Meaux Book Recommendation: The Wee Free Men series by Terry Prachett
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To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode...We dive into the heart of Holy Week and explore the most sacred stretch of time in the Episcopal Church’s liturgical calendar: the Triduum—those powerful three days that carry us from Maundy Thursday through Good Friday to Holy Saturday.
We talk about what these days mean, why they matter, and how they invite us into the mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. Along the way, we learn that Clare still can’t quite pronounce “Triduum” (but we love her for it).
Joining us is Fr. James Yazell, Associate Priest at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in the Diocese of West Missouri. He brings wisdom, warmth, and insight into how these ancient days can speak to our modern lives.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano
Clare (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
Guest Bio:
Fr. James Yazell The Rev. W. James Yazell (he/him) serves as an associate priest at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, MO and is a Master of Sacred Theology student at the School of Theology, The University of the South, in Sewanee, TN. He holds a Master of Divinity from the same institution, earned in 2019, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, completed in 2014.
Fr. James’ academic and professional pursuits have led him into an exploration of Systematic Theology, Moral Psychology, and Christian Spirituality. For fun, he practices martial arts (Kung Fu, Jiujitsu, and Kenpo) and plays games of all sorts. He and his wife Kelsey joined the Episcopal Church together as teenagers and were married in that same parish 8 years later.
Relevant links:
https://bcponline.org/- Proper Liturgies
https://www.orthodoxroad.com/christs-descent-into-hell-icon-explanation/- Description and image of the icon mentioned.
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To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
Content source links: Some of today’s questions come from Called to Life: Reflecting on Vocation, Participant Guide, Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research, 2011
In this episode… We talk about Immigration and Migration and how it is impacting folks
socially and spiritually. We hear from two young adults, one from the Diocese of W. Missouri
and one from the Diocese of Kansas. We are also joined by the Reverend Mtr. Sarah Shipman
(Diocese of Kansas) who also serves as the Director for Episcopal Migration Ministries.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s
minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological
Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one
day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an
interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner for the Episcopal
Diocese of Kansas. Karen was an active youth in the Kansas youth ministry program, and as a college
student participated in Campus Ministry at K-State, she returned as an adult volunteer in her late 20s.
Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels for four years, and prior to that worked as an
Academic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree
in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and
received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was
ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games
on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her
husband Mike and dog Cherry.
Guest Bio:
The Rev. Sarah Shipman (she/her)
Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Kansas and an attorney
who is the Director of Episcopal Migration Ministries. She has served as a cabinet secretary under two governors in Kansas as well as serving as an assistant Attorney General.
Dani Mortensen (she/her)
Was born and raised in Mexico and came to the states when she was 10 years old.
Dani loves getting to know people and helping out whenever she can. She is a big
animal lover and especially love her two doggos Sam (German Shepherd) and
Kelson (Pit Bull Terrier). She enjoys occasionally having a night to do some
cooking with Kelson where he gets to try everything on the menu before it’s
served! Dani found a home in the Episcopal church just 4 years ago when her
then girlfriend and now wife very enthusiastically asked her if she would join her
at the first in person service of Palm Sunday during the Covid-19 pandemic. No
matter where she went, or what Episcopal church she attended, she was greeted
with love and affirmation telling her she belonged. So she stayed. In my search for
a home parish, God guided Clarke (Dani’s wife) and her to Grace and Holy
Trinity Cathedral. Dani now lives in Connecticut with Clarke and their two doggos
while Clarke completes her MDiv and hopes to become an Episcopal priest.
Andy Burbano (he/him)
Andy Burbano was born in and raised in Colombia S. America until he was 7 and
then moved to Panama until he was 11 and then immigrated to the United States
when he was 12. Was naturalized as a USA citizen as a teenager. Andres grew up
Roman Catholic and was confirmed in the Episcopal Church Oct. 2023. He has
served in the U.S. Military as an officer and now works at an IT firm as a
cybersecurity engineer and manager. He is married to his almost high school
sweetheart Clare and is excited to become a dad in Summer 2025.
Relevant links:
Episcopal Migration Ministries
Essential Resources for Immigrant Families
Episcopal Church Immigration Action Toolkit
General Convention Resolutions mentioned in the podcast
1985-D113
Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment.
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
Content source links: Some of today’s questions come from Called to Life: Reflecting on Vocation, Participant Guide, Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research, 2011
In this episode... We talk about vocation and discernment and how each of us are called to take
time to reflect on what God is calling us to each become and the gifts and skills that come with
who God dreams of us becoming and how we are to share that with the Body of Christ and the
broader community.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s
minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological
Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one
day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an
interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner for the Episcopal
Diocese of Kansas. Karen was an active youth in the Kansas youth ministry program, and as a college
student participated in Campus Ministry at K-State, she returned as an adult volunteer in her late 20s.
Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels for four years, and prior to that worked as an
Academic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree
in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and
received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was
ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games
on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her
husband Mike and dog Cherry.
Guest:
Ragan Dutcher (she/her) is currently a K-State senior studying Integrative Physiology and
Kinesiology, pre-physical therapy. She is a peer minister at the Canterbury house at K-State and
will be moving to Denver in the summer to start PT school. She is recently engaged to another
member of the peer ministry team at K-State and a member of the Episcopal church. Ragan grew
up in the Episcopal Church and has always loved it!
Relevant links:
Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment.
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click
here
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus
Ministry click here
All Things...Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of
Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
Content source links: Some of today’s questions come from Called to Life: Reflecting on
Vocation, Participant Guide, Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research, 2011
In this episode... we talk about Christian themes in popular fiction, specifically Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia. Nerd out with us as we talk about some of our favorite books and how they can highlights elements of the Gospel!
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Karen was an active youth in the Kansas youth ministry program, and as a college student participated in Campus Ministry at K-State, she returned as an adult volunteer in her late 20s. Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels for four years, and prior to that worked as an Academic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike and dog Cherry.
The Rev. David Wilcox (he/him) Serves as Rector at St. Mary Magdalene in Belton, MO (Dio. W. MO). Before finding his way to the Episcopal Church in 2015 David spent time in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. He is passionate about the Gospel, formation, history, coffee and little known (and less cared about) information. David and his husband Zach live in Belton with their energetic (and not at all spoiled) dog Ollie.
The Rev. Ryan Williams (he/him) serves as rector of St. Phillips in Joplin, MO.
Relevant links:
Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment.
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise Content source links:
Harry Potter:
https://www.mugglenet.com/2020/04/harry-potter-and-the-christian-allegory/
https://slmedia.org/blog/more-than-good-against-evil-christian-themes-in-harry-potter
The Chronicles of Narnia:
https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/summary
https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-last-battle/summary
In this episode… We talk about why young adults claim a Christian identity, what love and struggles they have with the Episcopal Church, what they long for in their spiritual lives, and how the scare “E” word (Evangelism) is actually a blessing and gift to them and the church.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
Hayley Cobb (she/her) is a cradle Episcopalian and southwest Missouri native. A longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO (W. MO), Hayley has been helping lead the church's youth program since 2022. She also serves as a LEM, acolyte, and is a member of the parish Youth & Children’s Commission. Hayley is in her second year on Diocesan Council and recently served on the Bishop Search Committee for the 9th Bishop of West Missouri.Professionally, Hayley is the Communications Director for Leadership Springfield, a nonprofit that offers community leadership programs to professionals and students, including Rosie, a free advocacy network for women in the region.
The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) started as the Youth Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas in January 2013 and her title has changed four times since then, but she's currently the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner. She has been involved as an adult with the diocesan youth program since 2005 and campus ministry program since 2007. Karen was an active youth in Kansas from 1989-1995, and as a college student participated in Campus Ministry at K-State in 1995-96. Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels from 2008-2012, and prior to that worked as an Academic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike and dog Cherry.
The Rev. David Wilcox (he/him) Serves as the Missioner for Youth Ministry in the Diocese of West Missouri and as Assisting Priest at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Kansas City. Before finding his way to the Episcopal Church in 2015 David spent time in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. He is passionate about the Gospel, formation, history, coffee and little known (and less cared about) information. David and his husband Zach live in Belton with their energetic (and not at all spoiled) dog Ollie.
The Rev. Caroline Howard (she/her) serves as curate for creation care in the diocese of Kansas.
About our Guests
Glenn Green (she/her) is a young adult in the Diocese of W. MO and attends Church of the Redeemer in Parkville, MO. She has been a long life Episcopalian worshiping in several different states before calling Kansas City Home. In her free time, she plays bass and helps with the youth ministry program at Redeemer.
Mason Weber (he/him) is a young adult in the Diocese of KS and attends St. Paul’s in Manhattan, KS. Mason also serves as a Trustee in the Diocese of KS, serves as a counselor at Episcopal Church Mega Camp for elementary students and is currently pursuing a degree in social work.
About the Podcast Team
Zach Phillips (he/him) As Communications Director (W. MO), Zach’s focus is to help promote churches and communicate each parish and congregations’ message across the diocese to other members. He also provides and manages website hosting and access to administrative services to the churches of the diocese, shares news of what’s going on in the diocese and the general Church, plus gives advice and training on communication methods, best practices, and technologies. In his free time, Zach enjoys taking walks with his husband, David, and their dogs Ollie and Pixie. He also enjoys playing video and board games with his friends, watching Marvel films, and cooking new dishes.
Chad Senuta (he/him) serves as Director of Communications for the Episcopal DIocese of Kansas. He attended Kansas State University, where he studied Education. Chad has over twenty years of experience in youth and young adult ministry, serving both the dioceses of Kansas and Chicago. He is married to the Rev. Lisa Senuta and has two children, Charlie and Bethany. He enjoys watch collecting, photography, rock and roll music, watching movies, and Dr. Pepper.
The Rev. Ryan Williams (he/him) serves as rector of St. Phillips in Joplin, MO.
Relevant links…
Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment.
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode... We talk about a new partnership with the Diocese of Kansas, farewell to some co-hosts and introduce some new co-hosts. We also debate whether or not incense is helpful or a distraction in worship, we talk about the joys of pet and our favorite times within the liturgical year. This episode is packed with laughter, reflection and holy encounters with friendships. We can’t wait for you to listen.
About the Hosts:
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. Hayley Cobb (she/her) is a cradle Episcopalian and southwest Missouri native. A longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO (W. MO), Hayley has been helping lead the church's youth program since 2022. She also serves as a LEM, acolyte, and is a member of the parish Youth & Children’s Commission. Hayley is in her second year on Diocesan Council and recently served on the Bishop Search Committee for the 9th Bishop of West Missouri.Professionally, Hayley is the Communications Director for Leadership Springfield, a nonprofit that offers community leadership programs to professionals and students, including Rosie, a free advocacy network for women in the region.
The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) started as the Youth Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas in January 2013 and her title has changed four times since then, but she's currently the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner. She has been involved as an adult with the diocesan youth program since 2005 and campus ministry program since 2007. Karen was an active youth in Kansas from 1989-1995,
and as a college student participated in Campus Ministry at K-State in 1995-96. Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels from 2008-2012, and prior to that worked as an Academic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike and dog Cherry.
The Rev. David Wilcox (he/him) Serves as the Missioner for Youth Ministry in the Diocese of West Missouri and as Assisting Priest at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Kansas City. Before finding his way to the Episcopal Church in 2015 David spent time in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. He is passionate about the Gospel, formation, history, coffee and little known (and less cared about) information. David and his husband Zach live in Belton with their energetic (and not at all spoiled) dog Ollie.
The Rev. Caroline Howard (she/her) serves as curate for creation care in the diocese of Kansas.
About the Podcast Team:
Zach Phillips (he/him) As Communications Director (W. MO), Zach’s focus is to help promote churches and communicate each parish and congregations’ message across the diocese to other members. He also provides and manages website hosting and access to administrative services to the churches of the diocese, shares news of what’s going on in the diocese and the general Church, plus gives advice and
training on communication methods, best practices, and technologies. In his free time, Zach enjoys taking walks with his husband, David, and their dogs Ollie and Pixie. He also enjoys playing video and board games with his friends, watching Marvel films, and cooking new dishes.
Chad Senuta (he/him) serves as Director of Communications for the Episcopal DIocese of Kansas. He attended Kansas State University, where he studied Education. Chad has over twenty years of experience in youth and young adult ministry, serving both the dioceses of Kansas and Chicago. He is married to the Rev. Lisa Senuta and has two children, Charlie and Bethany. He enjoys watch collecting, photography,
rock and roll music, watching movies, and Dr. Pepper.
The Rev. Ryan Williams (he/him) serves as rector of St. Phillips in Joplin, MO.
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To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here
To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… we talk about resolutions, policies, and stances of the Episcopal Church and more specifically the Diocese of W. Missouri has surrounding Women’s Reproductive Health, gun safety and gun reform, and while we have addressed this in a previous episode, inclusion of members of the LGBTQIA+ community not just as members of the church but in all ordained orders of ministry of the church.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
About our Guests:
The Reverend Robin Rusconi
Robin was raised in the Kansas City metro on the Kansas side and has 4 brothers. She was raised in the Roman Catholic faith and attended Catholic grade school and high school. She first felt the call to ordained ministry in undergrad but did not see a path forward. Before she and her husband Jae married, they joined the Episcopal church. She formally began her discernment process 2019-2020 - when her youngest child was in high school.
Robin has an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and a Juris Doctorate from The University of Kansas and a Certificate in Diaconate Studies from The Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the diaconate in June 2023. Robin is currently completing a 1-year chaplain residency at St. Luke’s Health System.
Tara Bennett
is chair of the Peace and Justice Committee for the Diocese of West Missouri. A member of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral, she is also an active volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, serving as Missouri State Legislative Lead for a number of years. A native Kansas Citian, Tara has lived in 5 states and 2 foreign countries as a military spouse, has a background in international economic development and has taught American Government, International Politics and International Business at City University of Seattle.
Relevant links…
To learn more about the Peace and Justice Committee of the Diocese of West Missouri, click here
To learn more about the BeSmart Program, click here
To learn more about Pride Fest within the Diocese of West Missouri, click here
To learn more about policies and resolutions within the Episcopal Church click here
Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment.
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… we talk about Creation Care. This is a well talked about topic in the Episcopal Church as we are called to be good stewards of God’s creation. For this conversation we are joined by Rt. Rev. Cathleen Bascom, 10th Bishop of Kansas and Riley Demo, a young adult who is a graduate student at Johns Hopkins Blomberg School of Public Health. We talk about the joys, grief, opportunities and hope we have for the church in its pursuit of Creation Care.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
About our Guests:
The Right Reverend Cathleen Chittenden Bascom, D.Min.,
was ordained and consecrated as the 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas on Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Grace Cathedral, Topeka. The chief consecrator was Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Bishop Alan Scarfe of Iowa was the preacher.
She is the first woman to serve as bishop of the diocese.
She had a faith experience that was nurtured at the Canterbury House and Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence, where she explored a call to ordination. After seminary she served as curate for three years at St. Gregory’s in Deerfield, Ill. She then returned to Kansas to help replant campus ministry at K-State, Washburn and Wichita State from 1993-2001, where she initiated the purchase of the St. Francis Canterbury House in Manhattan.
In 2018 she was named to a three-year term on the Episcopal Church’s Task Force on Care of Creation and Environmental Racism.
She is married to Tim Bascom, and they have two adult sons, Conrad and Luke. Bishop Cathleen likes to garden, cross country ski, travel, and enjoy the blessings of family and friends. (Bio provided courtesy of the Diocese of Kansas).
Riley Demo
is a first-year graduate student at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public pursuing studies in ScM Environmental Health and Engineering she is also seeking certifications in Risk Science & Public Policy, Food Systems, the Environment & Public Health, and Climate Change & Public Health. She is involved in climate writing and storytelling through the university as well! Riley is originally from the Kansas City area where her parents both serve as Episcopal priests at St. Thomas in Overland Park. While in Baltimore, Riley services at Old St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and has started to become more involved in their community while also focusing on Urban Agriculture outreach through a local interfaith network. Riley is also an avid runner, rock climber, and will just about anything she can get her hands on.
Relevant links…
To learn more about internships and creation care trustees of the Diocese of Kansas Click here for more information.
Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment.
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… we continue with the tender and complex topic of death. Sarah Lagergren (laity) is in conversation with us about what it is like to be a young adult, pediatric cardiac advanced practice registered nurse, a mom, and spouse, how she holds the tension of healing and heartbreak, how she copes with letting go and grieving and allowing tears and laughter to be part of the journey.
If this is a topic that is too tender for you, we encourage you first and foremost to care for your well-being. Please skip this episode and the next one on the podcast and know that it is okay, please tune into the ones that follow. Your health and wholeness are the most important things.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
About our Guests:
Sarah Lagergren is wife to Blain Lagergren and proud mother to George, 8, and Freya, 5. She was born and raised in Kansas City, MO – daughter of Jeff and Connie Burr, and sister to Adriane (Burr) Arnold. She attended William Jewell College and was part of the Oxbridge Honors Program, graduating initially in 2005 with her degree in History, and a minor in Chemistry. After working for the State Department’s International Visitors Center here in KC briefly, and then as an analytical chemist at a generic pharmaceutical company, she decided to go back to William Jewell to obtain her bachelor’s degree in nursing in the accelerated program. In 2007, she was hired as a registered nurse at a local pediatric hospital and still is employed at the same institution. In 2013, she graduated from the University of Missouri with her master’s degree in nursing as an Acute Care Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist and began to work as a pediatric cardiac advanced practice registered nurse (APRN). In 2019, she received her doctorate in nursing practice from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She continues to work as an APRN within inpatient pediatric cardiology and is the manager of the APRNs within this area. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family and friends cooking or eating great food, the outdoors, and going on travel adventures. She wishes she had more time for quiet reflection, meditation/yoga, and physical activity.
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All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… In this episode we touch on a tender topic that impacts all of us, death. Fr. James Yazell is in conversation with us. We talk about God’s promises when we and our loved ones pass, the Pastoral Offices, specifically we talk about Ministration at the Time of Death and the Burial of the Dead. We also touch on the spiritual practices that can help us move through loss and grief.
If this is a topic that is too tender for you, we encourage you first and foremost to care for your well-being. Please skip this episode and the next one on the podcast and know that it is okay, please tune into the ones that follow. Your health and wholeness are the most important thing.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
About our Guests:
Fr. James Yazell
The Rev. W. James Yazell (he/him) serves as an associate priest at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, MO and is a Master of Sacred Theology student at the School of Theology, The University of the South, in Sewanee, TN. He holds a Master of Divinity from the same institution, earned in 2019, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, completed in 2014. Fr. James’ academic and professional pursuits have led him into an exploration of Systematic Theology, Moral Psychology, and Christian Spirituality. For fun, he practices martial arts (Kung Fu, Jiujitsu, and Kenpo) and plays games of all sorts. He and his wife Kelsey joined the Episcopal Church together as teenagers and were married in that same parish 8 years later.
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All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… we are in conversation with The Rev. Dr. Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski for an Ask Me Anything episode on Church History. We tackle all the things about the schisms of the early Church, unity over uniformity, and the most scandalous questions that is often asked about the start of the Church of England… Did the Church of England start over a divorce?
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
About our Guests:
The Rev. Dr. Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski is the Kraft Family Professor and Director of the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning at Boston College. He is a scholar of Jewish-Christian relations, comparative theology, and Anglicanism. He serves at Christ Church in Cambridge, MA and is the Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations co-officer for the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. Prior to Boston College, he taught church history at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX and Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, CA.
Relevant links…
CLICK HERE for the website for the Center for Christian-Jewish Learning at Boston College.
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All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… we invite two vocational deacons (their permanent ordained calling vs. a transitional deacon who later goes on to the priesthood) to join us. They talk about the role and function of a vocational deacon, their call story, and how they each live out their calling in very different ways.
The Reverend Barbara Wegener and The Reverend Adam James join us in conversation.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
About our Guests:
Deacon Barbara (she/her) was born in Cocoa Beach, FL and moved with her family to Alaska and New York before settling in Kansas City when her Father retired from the Air Force. A 'cradle' Episcopalian, Barbara was confirmed at the then St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (now St. Peter's and All Saints) while living at Richards-Gebauer AFB. She graduated from Raytown High School and retired as a Human Resources Director after a career with the federal government.
Barbara attended St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Raytown for over 35 years and was Ordained in 2022. Barbara serves as Deacon at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in downtown Kansas City. She also serves as the Intake Officer for the Diocese of West Missouri.
Adam James is a deacon and digital evangelist at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, facilitating the parish's livestreaming efforts, local podcast programming, and social media management. Adam spent fifteen years serving the Kansas City Fire Department as a firefighter, emergency medical technician, and union business agent before a career-ending injury caused him to retire medically. Adam serves the veteran and first responder community in the Diocese of West Missouri and as the secretary of the Diocesan Commission on Ministry.
Relevant links…
To learn more about the College and Young Adult Retreat on February 24th click here
To learn more about The Episcopal Veterans Fellowship of West Missouri
A ministry for veterans, first responders, front-line first responders, and those who care, click here.
To learn more about Bishop Kemper School for Ministry, click here.
Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment.
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… we unpack the meaning of the Blessed Virgin Mary (BVM) or as we here at All Things…Episcopal like to say, The Boss Lady. Fr. David Kendrick talks about how for some Episcopalians they find a meaning in having a devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and how scripture informs a personal devotion to the Boss Lady, our beloved Blessed Virgin Mary. We also have two young adults on this episode, Fr. David Wilcox and Tristan Rouse.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
About our Guests:
The Rev. David Wilcox (he/him)
Serves as the Missioner for Youth Ministry in the Diocese of West Missouri and as Assisting Priest at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Kansas City. Before finding his way to the Episcopal Church in 2015 David spent time in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. He is passionate about the Gospel, formation, history, coffee and little known (and less cared about) information. David and his husband Zach live in Belton with their energetic (and not at all spoiled) dog Ollie.
Tristan Rouse (he/him) is 22 years old and a lay member at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Lee's Summit, MO. He is a former Ministerial Servant in the Jehovah's Witnesses religion and has recently found his home in The Episcopal Church. Tristan is very passionate about theology, mysticism, tradition, and activism against religious abuse.
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Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment.
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… we unpack the question, do Episcopalians actually read Scripture? We are joined by the Very Reverend Dr. Andy Keyse for this conversation. We talk about how Episcopalians view Holy Scripture and is there a way to faithfully study and understand them. We also discuss the importance of translations of the Bible and where to start reading the Bible if you are wanting to explore it for the first time.
We have provided links below to some of the study bibles we discuss in our conversation.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
About our Guest:
The Very Rev. Dr. Andrew C. Keyse (he/him)
Andy is the 9th Dean of Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral and began his ministry there on December 1, 2019. Prior to coming to Kansas City, Andy served as the Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Florence, AL (2007-2019), and as the Associate Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Hinsdale, IL (2002-2007). Andy received his Master of Divinity degree in 2002 from the School of Theology, The University of the South, in Sewanee, TN. He later received a Doctor of Ministry degree (Liturgy), also from the School of Theology, The University of the South, in 2018. Andy was ordained both Deacon and Priest in the Diocese of Chicago in 2002.
Andy lives in the Parkville area with his wife, Beth. They have two children: Siras, a student at the University of Kansas, and Mary-Mullis, a Freshman at Columbia College Chicago.
Relevant links…
The Jewish Annotated New Testament
“The translations of the Bible authorized for use in the worship of the Episcopal Church are the King James (Authorized Version), together with the Marginal Readings authorized for use by the General Convention of 1901, the English Revision of 1881, the American Revision of 1901, the Revised Standard Version of 1952, the Jerusalem Bible of 1966, the New English Bible with the Apocrypha of 1970, the 1976 Good News Bible (Today’s English Version), the New American Bible (1970), the Revised Standard Version, an Ecumenical Edition, known as the “R.S.V. Common Bible” (1973), the New International Version (1978), the New Jerusalem Bible (1987), the Revised English Bible (1989), and the New Revised Standard Version Bible (1990).” (An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church, The Bible)
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise
In this episode… we continue our talk about the sacrament of Holy Communion and the Episcopal doctrine of the Eucharist, “Episco-ettique” as Fr. David calls it, when we receive the consecrated elements and the pastoral ministry and responsibility of distributing the consecrated elements of the Eucharist. We also “unpack” some terms that are talked about frequently, but not entirely explained.
A note from Clare: Hey friends, I made a mistake in referring to crossing oneself at the word “Sanctify” and “at Unity, constancy, and peace.” While some priests do cross themselves at different times, in the Eucharistic Prayer me and Fr. David were talking about, Eucharistic Prayer A, there is only one optional place to cross yourself and that is at the word “sanctify us also”. I was thinking of Eucharistic Prayer B when I made that comment. In Eucharistic prayer B, you can cross yourself at the phrase, “Unite us” or “being sanctified”. To learn more, about Eucharistic Prayer B, please click here.
About the Hosts
Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.
The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.
The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.
About our Guests:
Relevant links…
All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media.
Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions
Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise