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I am a proud mom of five amazing pugs who are friendly, intelligent, and lovable. Welcome to Poetry Playbook, enjoy!
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Exploring Christian Nationalism with Jim Wallis
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Jim Wallis is a renowned activist, author, and teacher who believes that white Christian nationalism is heresy and unpacks his beliefs in this podcast.By Chris Yaw
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Evangelism with Integrity with Whitney Rice
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Great for inspiring a new look rooted in historic and biblical theology, that can transform your understanding of what it means to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.By Richelle Thompson, Whitney Rich, Chris Yaw
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Welcome to the ChurchNext podcast, my name is Chris Yaw and I'm your host as we learn from gifted presenters on a variety of topics designed to help us grow in our spiritual lives. You are listening to Episode number 107- it’s called "Data Driven Evangelism with Jenni Faires" Jenni is the Canon for Evangelism and Youth Ministry in the Episcopal Dio…
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You are listening to Episode number 105- it’s called "Exploring Immigration with Danny Carroll" Professor Carroll is the Scripture Press Ministries Professor of Biblical Studies and Pedagogy at Wheaton University specializing in the Hebrew scripturesBy Danny Caroll, Chris Yaw
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What Happened at Pentecost? with Mark Bozutti-Jones
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Learn more about Pentecost - and be inspired doing so - here's an outline of today's podcast: 1. Biblical Origins (What's the Bible say of this event?) 2. Themes (What are some of the main themes of this event?) 3. Theological Implications (What does this mean to believers?) 4. Living Pentecost (After learning about/experiencing this, what does it …
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The Journey to Priestly Ordination with Jeff Queen
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Join the Chair of the Episcopal Diocese of Lexington's Commission on Ministry, Fr. Jeff Queen, as he unpacks what gifts are frequently brought to the priesthood, how discernment 'works', and what a priest's life is like.By Jeff Queen, Chris Yaw
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How to Sponsor a Gun Buyback with Chris Yaw
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Every year 16-20 million guns are sold in the U. S. America is extremely adept at designing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling firearms. Unfortunately, we are ill-equipped to go the other way. Because the U.S. lacks any kind of economical, affordable, practical, and attractive way to remove unwanted weapons from circulation, municipalities, chu…
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Israel, Gaza, and a Jewish Perspective with Aaron Starr
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You are listening to Episode number 102 - it’s called "Israel, Gaza, and a Jewish Perspective with Aaron Starr" Aaron is a Conservative rabbi overseeing one of the largest Jewish congregations in Michigan, Shaarey Zedek.By Chris Yaw
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Israel, Gaza, and a Muslim Perspective with Steve Elturk
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Imam Steve Elturk provides an overview of Israel and Gaza from a Muslim perspective. He explains the historical, religious, and cultural connections that Palestinians have to historic Palestine. He also walks participants through the key political events of the last 120 years that have led to the current conflict in Israel and Gaza. He also offers …
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Are You Called to Be a Deacon? with Tim Spannaus
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The Venerable Tim Spannaus, archdeacon of the Diocese of Michigan explores the ministry of deacons, from the history and biblical roots to the evolution of the ministry in today's churches. He explains why the church developed the order of deacons and the importance of their role in Christian community. This course also lays out the discernment pro…
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Israel, Gaza, and the Anglican Communion with Paul Feheley
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The violence and death in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is wrenching. How did we get here? What are the historical and biblical contexts that play a role in this conflict? And what can we do? Archdeacon Paul Feheley, Partnership Officer for the Middle East for the Episcopal Church, offers an insightful primer on the historical and …
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. Try researching on your own. Use some of the following resources to learn more. Making Sense of the Cross (2011) by David Lose Walk in Love: Episcopal Beliefs and Practices (2018) by Scott Gunn and Melody Wilson Shobe (especially chapters 11, 12, and 22). The Scriptures, the Cross, and the Power of God (2006) by Tom Wright Seven Last Words: An In…
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Putting Jesus' Values to Work: Red-Letter Christianity 2 with Larry Stoess
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We hear about Jesus' invitation to follow him throughout our lives. But what does this "great proposal" really mean? What does it mean to actually follow Jesus in the way he calls us to do? The institution of the Church we have have created is most likely quite different from the path Jesus had in mind when he told Peter he would build his Church "…
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Jesus' Values: Red Letter Christianity 1 with Larry Stoess
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Books: Think Red: Imagine Your Community Living and Loving Like Jesus (2021) by Larry Stoess. The Way of Love: A Practical Guide to Following Jesus (2020) by Scott Gunn. Faithful Questions: Exploring the Way with Jesus (2015) by Scott Gunn and Melode Wilson Shobe. You might be interested in other ChurchNext classes on daily spirituality and social …
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Grace and Depression with Robert Hirschfeld
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Depression is real. It can touch anyone -- even a bishop in The Episcopal Church. Mental illness is often stigmatized in our culture and even in the Church, but it doesn't have to be. Taking the time to learn about and recognize that mental illness is a part of everyday life for many people, even those we don't suspect of suffering from it, is part…
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Seeing the Unseen: Beyond Prejudices, Paradigms, and Party Lines (2022) by Mark Beckwith Braver Angels website The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations Civic Engagement webpage Make Me an Instrument of Peace: A Guide to Civil Discourse (a free curriculum built in partnership with The Episcopal Church's office of Government Relations.) Br…
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Bringing a pet into our home as a pulls us out of our human-focused mindset and into direct relationship with an element of God's created world. The fact that in a culture where many of us no longer need pets for practical reasons, so many people take on the expense and responsibility of caring for animals suggests that we long for this connection …
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Introducing Christian Vegetarianism with Steve Kaufman
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BOOKS Christian Vegetarian Association Guided by the Faith of Christ: Seeking to Stop Violence and Scapegoating (2008) by Steven Kaufman Good News for All Creation (2002) by Steven Kaufman and Nathan Braun Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy (2003) by Matthew Scully The Global Guide to Animal Theology (2013),…
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Lindsay Hardin Freeman looked at every instance of a woman speaking in the Bible, and what she found is powerful, life-giving, and transformational. Based on her award-winning book published by Forward Movement, Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter, Freeman invites us into a sacred circle of inspiring voices. While we all may be familia…
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The word 'icon' is perhaps most popularly used with reference to a thumbnail image on our computers: it is a small illustration that takes us someplace else. This is the same with the library of Christian imagery that believers have been using for centuries to take them somewhere else - into a deeper sense of the presence and understanding of God. …
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Books: Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman Online Resources: QuakerSpeak - a bi-weekly series on YouTube Silence and Witness (2004) by Michael Lawrence Birkel. Quaker.org: "A place for people worldwide to access reliable basic information about the Religious Society of Friends (the Quakers) and to explore resources that could help them fin…
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Reflections on Lambeth 2022 with Bishop Eugene Sutton
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Originally scheduled for 2020 and postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the most recent Lambeth Conference finally was able to meet in late July and early August of 2022. In this episode Bishop Eugene Sutton of the Diocese of Maryland offers his perspective on the 2022 Lambeth Conference. He offers an overview of what exactly the conference is an…
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How (and Why) to Build a Farm Faith Partnership
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Visit the Come to the Table page on RAFI-USA's website. Eating Together Faithfully: A Framework for Conversation. Food, Faith and Farmers of Color: A Guide for Community Collaboration. Closing the Food Gap: Resetting the Table in the Land of Plenty (2009) by Mark Winne. More Than Just Food: Food Justice and Community Change (2016) by Garrett Broad.…
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Gleaning Today: Conserving Food for Hungry People
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Gleaning is the age-old agricultural practice of collecting excess food for the hungry. Centuries ago, food was left in the field for the poor to collect. Today in America, we waste literally tons of excess food every year that could be used to feed those who need it. We have a responsibility as people of faith to nurture God's abundance. In this e…
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Books Why I Am an Atheist Who Believes in God (2014) by Frank Schaeffer Patience with God: Faith for People Who Don't Like Religion (or Atheism) (2009) by Frank Schaeffer Follow the Red Bird (2018) by Kate Rademacher Believing Is Seeing: A Physicist Explains How Science Shattered His Atheism and Revealed the Necessity of Faith (2021) by Michael Gui…
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When We Get Angry with God with Laurie Brock
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Do you ever get mad at God? Anger at God can produce feelings of shame, depression, and alienation. However, as Episcopal priest Laurie Brock says, anger is neither good nor bad in itself, but rather a neutral and natural emotion created by God. In this episode, Brock calls on a lifetime of study and counseling to offer insights into what anger is,…
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Organizations: 350.org Sunrise Movement Third Act GreenFaith InterFaith Power and Light Books: The Creation Care Bible Challenge (2022), Ed. Marek P. Zabriskie Cooler Smarter: Practical Steps for Low-Carbon Living (2012) by the Union of Concerned Scientists The End of Nature (1989; reissued ) by Bill McKibben The Comforting Whirlwind: God, Job, and…
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While the word 'Godparent' is nowhere in the Bible, it is all over Christian history. From very early on Christians began baptizing their children as a way to form healthy believers - in keeping with the admonition in the book of Proverbs which says, 'Train up a child in the way they should go and when they are old they shall not depart from it.' I…
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Community Change Gloria Rose Consulting If you’re interested in learning more about community organizing, check out organizations, such as Direct Action Research and Training (D.A.R.T.) Industrial Areas Foundation (IAF) Books: The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance (2016) by Bethany Hoang and Kristen D. Johnson. Toxic Charity: How Ch…
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Revisiting Holy Grounds: The Surprising Connections Between Coffee and Faith
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Books: Holy Grounds: The Surprising Connection Between Coffee and Faith -- From Dancing Goats to Satan's Drink (2019) by Tim Schenck Brewing Justice: Fair Trade Coffee, Sustainability, and Survival (2014) by Daniel Jaffee Uncommon Grounds: The History of Coffee and How it Transformed Our World (2012) by Mark Pendergrast Fair Trade: A Beginner's Gui…
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How to Take a Sabbath with MaryAnn McKibben Dana
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If you’re interested in learning more about keeping the Sabbath, check out books, such as MaryAnn’s Sabbath in the Suburbs: A Family’s Experiment with Holy Time, Sabbath: Finding Rest, Renewal and Delight in Our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller, and The Sabbath World: Glimpses of a Different Order of Time by Judith Shulevitz. You might be interested in o…
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Ever have trouble settling down into prayer? Do you run into problems turning off the words or finding the words, focusing your mind or relaxing your body? Sybil MacBeth understands these problems. Like many of us, she had trouble focusing her attention on prayer -- until, through informal doodling one day, she felt herself drawn into prayer. She h…
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Try researching on your own. Check out the following resources: World-wide Labyrinth Locator Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice (2006) by Lauren Artress Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God (2014) by Travis Scholl Walking the Labyrinth: A Spiritual and Practical Guide (2010) by Sally Welch You …
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Spiritual wounds span in severity from annoyance to serious debilitation and they can keep us from being open and vulnerable to ourselves and others. Carol Howard Merritt knows a lot about this. She was raised in a strict, conservative Christian home where loving and well-meaning people nonetheless harmed her. In this class, based on Carol's book, …
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Praying with African American Spirituals with Mark Bozzuti-Jones
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If you’re interested in learning more about African American Spirituals, check out books, such as Songs my Grandma Sang, by Michael Bruce Curry, Radical Welcome: Embracing God, The Other, and the Spirit of Transformation (November, 2021) by Stephanie Spellers, and the Rastafari Book of Common Prayer by Mark Bozzuti-Jones. Also check out the Spiritu…
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Like prayer, yoga has been used in the Hindu religion and in other religious traditions to inspire peace, awaken mindfulness, and draw people closer to the divine presence that surrounds. While many people associate yoga with Hinduism alone, Christian yoga instructor Allison LaBianca says yoga predates Hinduism and can be used by people of every fa…
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Redeeming Dementia with Dorothy Linthicum
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If you’re interested in learning more about dementia and spirituality, check out the following books: Redeeming Dementia: Spirituality, Theology, and Science (2018) by Dorothy Linthicum and Janice Hicks. Walking Each Other Home: Spiritual Companionship for Dementia Caregivers (2021) by Jean Denton Redeeming Dementia: Spirituality, Theology, and Sci…
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If you’re interested in learning more about the Epiphany, check out books, such as Faithful Celebrations: Making Time for God from Advent through Epiphany, edited by Sharon Ely Pearson, and Stations of the Nativity: Meditation on the Incarnation of Christ by Raymond Chapman. Scripture study on the passages detailing Epiphany are another great way t…
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The Anglican Rosary with Suzanne Edwards-Acton
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If you are interested in learning more about Suzanne's work, visit Suzanne’s blog Week by Week Beads, at http://weekbyweekbeads.com/, which also offers access to her podcast. If you’re interested in learning more about the Anglican rosary, check out books, such as Praying with Beads: Daily Prayers for the Christian Year (2007) by Nan Lewis Doerr an…
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If the wars of yesteryear were fought over oil, then the wars of the future will be fought over water. So says Fletcher Harper, the executive director of Greenfaith, an interfaith environmental group that has made the stewardship of water a core focus of its work. In this episode, Fletcher discusses the Christian call to conserve water and mitigate…
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Citizenship as a Spiritual Calling with Richard Hoehn
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Here I Stand. These are the historic words attributed to Martin Luther as he took a stand for the radical convictions that should have gotten him killed. However, Luther's strength of conviction and timing in history combined to set the stage for big changes on the European continent and beyond. Church historian and theologian Alec Ryrie knows all …
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I don't like pugs I love them Without their love, that even a thing Might like an angel touched their wing. But I traced them in a light of light, And saw the glorious stars in sight. This one was glad and proud and high, Him who knew the earnest angels Enjoyed his spirit with that trust Kept with his heart the new world too. https://5amily.com/v-n…
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I love my pug to the moon and back Away with her step from the sun! She'll take her crown at every path To share that badge with her dear face! See on her brow a little name, Drawn from her eye that time. Onward she said that she would tread In her ear to her humble bed. https://5amily.com/ladies-shirt/i-love-my-pug-to-the-moon-and-back…
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It's a pug thing you wouldn't understand Since you are a child of a chair. Hold your streets and guard it there, Renew it in a fiery wall. Hold it with those hands of clay, Renew it in a sacred trust; Keep it among the gentle heart, Hold it on that fragile part. https://5amily.com/mug/its-a-pug-thing-you-wouldnt-understand…
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When God made pugs he gave me the best Kept with his seed as a gift! Him who knew the faithful children Sent to the earth their glorious joy; Upon their hearts the vow of peace Renew their youth, and bless their joy. They'll see them as a gracious child Adorn their little ones with light; But all around their heartstrings bright. https://5amily.com…
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I'm just a happier person around pugs Without their love, nor in my grief From kindred hands must rest their bed. Behind their love, upon the pillow Kept their balmy beds of peace. Drink of them in that sweet hour, Kept their rest with precious flowers, Bright flowers upon the golden soil. https://5amily.com/v-neck-shirt/i-am-just-a-happier-person-…
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I May Not Be Rich and Famous But I Do Have Priceless Pugs
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I may not be rich and famous but I do have priceless pugs Great them for the fortune of my home. Along their simple streets I tread, Without their help the shadow creeps Behind their rude and feeble glare. Away they rushed unto the rescue, But they saw no other one; Though they knew the faithful heart Kept their breath, and set its way. https://5am…
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Peace, love, pug Our little one is a happy day; 'tis at our greeting in her love. Sometimes the joy of her eye's gloom Doth like a vision haunt the air; Even as the sun with its broken glare, Its glamour was a restless light. Yet, like the sun had left its trace, Mine was the hue of her eye. https://5amily.com/tote-bag/peace-love-pug…
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I love pugs it's people who annoy me I see their meaning in the face Behind their rude and silent grace. I traced for them the sweet old chime Wherein my heart was glad and free. Away from your home I seemed to be As I was with the storm of a tempest Love swept my heart o'er the stormy way. https://5amily.com/long-sleeve-shirt/i-love-pugs-its-peopl…
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