Best Rev Bri Anne Swan Podcasts (2024)

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I Need Easter 20:28

4M ago20:28

20:28

Rev. Bri-anne is confronted with Good Friday all the time. She needs Easter so that has the strength to keep going...and dancing. God is a great dance partner. Scripture: John 20:1-18 Mary finds the tomb Empty Read by A Sanctified Art Music: Lord of the Dance by Sydney Carter and performed by Reflection (in 1968) Related Links: John 20:1-18 from A …

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Kiss it Better 24:14

4M ago24:14

24:14

The first warm day of spring brings with it the promise of ice cream and the park. Yet, it was on such a day that a simple outing with Rev. Bri-anne and her children transformed into an unexpected lesson on life, loss, and how sometimes, not even Mama can make things better. Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 Jesus Enters Jerusalem From "The Lockdown Broth…

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Sometimes When We Touch 27:33

5M ago27:33

27:33

Mary anoints Jesus and wipes away the costly perfume with her hair. Judas is scandalized. Scandal seems to follow Jesus everywhere. We explore the very human (dare we say sensual?) aspect of the incarnate God who came to live among us. Scripture: John 12:1-8 Mary Anoints Jesus Music: These Bodies by The Many Related Links: "The Elephant in the Wait…

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"Christian" is an Adjective 28:28

5M ago28:28

28:28

Jesus enters the outer courts of the temple and has a temper tantrum, turning over the tables and driving out the animals. Clearly this means Jesus doesn't think commerce and a place of worship can coexist in the same space, right? We explore one more story of Jesus upending the status quo, and perhaps what it could mean if we lean into adjectives …

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Take Up Your Cross 24:27

5M ago24:27

24:27

Jesus asks, "Who do you say that I am?" Peter gets it right. Jesus says he needs to die. Peter says don't do that. Jesus calls Peter Satan and invites his followers to take up their cross. It's a bit much. What is this cross Jesus is moving towards? What does it mean to take up our cross? Is violence every the answer? (spoiler alert: no) Can humani…

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Drenched to the Bone 25:00

5M ago25:00

25:00

Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about God changing their mind, Rev. Bri-anne changing her own mind, and the change of mind and heart of a certain media pundit. Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17 God Covenants with Noah and all of creation after the flood. Music: Proteus - Atonement Related Links: Epiphany: A Christian's Change of Heart & Mind over Same-Sex …

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Imprinted with the Image of God 19:14

9M ago19:14

19:14

Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about not knowing what to say or how to feel about the conflict unfolding in Israel and Palestine. Lament is important. Sitting with hard things is important. Being angry is sometimes important too. Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22 The Question About Paying Taxes Music: Love > Fear by The Many Relevant Links: United Churc…

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Cha-cha-cha-changes 21:42

10M ago21:42

21:42

Join Rev. Bri-anne as she talks about growing up where the food...also grows up. We also hear about East End United's food security programs, as Rev. Bri-anne wonders about how we are inwardly changed when we say "yes". Scripture: John 6:1-14 Jesus Feeds the 5000 Music: Let Us Break Break Together by the Free as a Bird (I know, I know, I saw "Free …

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"Yes" Begets "Yes" 22:15

10M ago22:15

22:15

Join Rev. Bri-anne as she describes one night this week when East End United offered shelter to nearly 100 asylum seekers — something Black Churches have been doing all day, every day, since the summer. How does "yes" beget "yes"? Scripture: John 6:1-14 Jesus Feeds the 5000 Music: Wade in the Water by the Antioch Mass Choir About Toronto's Refugee …

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Oracles of Hope 36:50

10M ago36:50

36:50

Join Rev. Bri-anne as we explore Earth Sunday, part of the Season of Creation. In the lead up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we consider the settler church's role in healing past wrongs...with all the hope that we can muster. We also celebrate the work of Noval Morriseau in building bridges between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous p…

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Everything You Wanted to Know About CO2 (But Were Afraid to Ask) 18:26

11M ago18:26

18:26

Ron McKay & Judith Ramsay lead a discussion about the effects of climate change. Ron starts us of with a reading from Psalm 13. This talk was originally given at the Eastminster Campus of East End United Regional Ministry as part of worship on Sunday, September 17th, 2023. Music: Raise a Voice (Hear it Echo) by Emorie. East End United Regional Mins…

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Bee Like Jesus 17:36

11M ago17:36

17:36

Join Rev. Bri-anne for her first Sunday as we enter the Season of Creation, explore Jesus' instructions on how to deal with conflict, and find out about her fascination with bees (even if they kill her). This reflection was originally offered on September 10, 2023 at the Eastminster Campus of EEURM. Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20 Music: For the Beauty…

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Repentence & Atonement on Death Row 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

34:50

Rev. Bri-anne shares an interview with her spiritual advisee in the days leading up to his scheduled execution. They talk about faith, his desire to donate one of his kidneys, and how he sees it as a means to atone for past mistakes. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. BIBLE BITES "Keeping Awake within in the Prison Cell" MUSIC Gra…

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L'chaim! Advocating for Life with Michael Zoosman 1:00:28

1+ y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Rev. Bri-anne sits down with Cantor Michael Zoosman to talk about L'chaim: Jews Against the Death Penalty and the importance of advocating against Captial Punishment. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. GUESTS Cantor Michael Zoosman BIBLE BITES The Final Three Plagues Bri-anne specifically reads: Exodus 11 from outside the former D…

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Faith, Identity, & Authenticity with Cynthia Vacca Davis 47:56

1+ y ago47:56

47:56

With a few audio issues (oops) Rev. Bri-anne sits down with author Cynthia Vacca Davis as they discuss Cynthia's newly released book Intersexion, as well as Cynthia's journey of allyship, and the cost of being Intersex in a complicated church landscape. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. GUESTS Cynthia Vacca Davis BIBLE BITES Psal…

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Naming the Complexities of Medical Assistance in Dying with Daniel Hayward 57:48

2y ago57:48

57:48

Rev. Bri-anne sits down with Rev. Daniel Hayward as they discuss disability justice, the United Church of Canada’s statements on Medical Assistance in Dying, and some thoughts about balancing the rights of the individual against the welfare of the collective. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. GUESTS Rev. Daniel Hayward Dan's Twit…

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Humanizing the Incarcerated with Keri Blakinger 48:28

2y ago48:28

48:28

Rev. Bri-anne sites down with Marshall Project Investigative Reporter, Keri Blakinger. Together they discuss her new book, "Corrections in Ink", the dehumanizing nature of the criminal justice system, and how public safety might be best served by actually treating prisoners with compassion. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. GUEST…

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The Christ Who Resists Empire with Damon Garcia 51:27

2y ago51:27

51:27

In this episode, Rev. Bri-anne sits down with progressive Christian mystic, Damon Garcia, as they talk about Damon's new book, "The God Who Riots: Taking Back the Radical Jesus." Anchored with the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple, we discuss the origins of Damon's book, the importance of understanding the context out of which the…

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Imago Dei & Authentic Faith with Aurelia Dávila Pratt 42:18

2y ago42:18

42:18

Rev. Bri-anne sits down with pastor, author and sacred spacemaker, the Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt as they talk about Aurelia's new book, A Brown Girl's Epiphany: Reclaim Your Intuition and Step into Your Power. In this episode, Bri-anne and Aurelia talk about Imago Dei, the pressures of productivity culture, and how to live into our most authentic s…

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Creating Sacred Spaces with The Many 57:29

2y ago57:29

57:29

In our very first episode(!), Rev. Bri-anne sits down with musical group, The Many to discuss their origins, the power of pivoting when the world seems like its on fire, and the power of the arts to disrupt us out of our comfort zones. A full transcript of this episode is available. More complete shownotes can be found on our website. GUESTS Member…

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Invitation to Listen: Wilderness Times 1:39

2y ago1:39

1:39

Hi Friends! The Do Justice podcast feed has been dormant for more than a year now. There will be no new episodes posted to this feed. However, I wanted to let you know about a new podcast project I’ve been working on called, Wilderness Times. The following is the trailer for the show. Simply search whatever service you are using to listen here righ…

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Wilderness Times Trailer 1:07

2y ago1:07

1:07

Welcome to Wilderness Times, a new podcast brought to you by Resistance Church and Jubilee United Church in Toronto. Join me, Rev. Bri-anne Swan, as we explore what it means to seek justice and love mercy in this often broken, yet beautiful world. Expect engaged conversation, biblical reflection, music and more. Wilderness Times arrives on your fav…

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Asian in Canada 37:16

3y ago37:16

37:16

May is Asian Heritage Month. In this week's episode, we hear from Tina Conlon, Minister for Davenport Perth Community Ministry, with her reflection titled, "Asian in Canada". We also hear a production from the United Church titled "Struggle and Grace". RESOURCES Shining Waters Regional Council - Asian Heritage Month United Church of Canada Intercul…

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He Breathed His Last: Crucifixion & Capital Punishment 40:31

3+ y ago40:31

40:31

Jesus is executed, just like so many men and women around the world. What does it mean to endorse the punishment used to kill Christ? What are the ways people with profound truths are scapegoated? SCRIPTURE: Mark 15:21-41 The Death of Jesus MUSIC: "Friday Morning" by Sydney Carter, "Underground" by Ainsley McNeaney, "Courage" by The Tragically Hip …

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Contagious Hope: Episode 6 (Pay it Forward) 27:24

3+ y ago27:24

27:24

Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this sixth week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Sara Hildebrand of the Love My Neighbour Project - an interfaith partnership with UNICEF Canada to pay it forward. They are inviting every Canadian that gets a vaccine to buy one for someone in economically depressed countries. For approxima…

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Contagious Hope: Episode 5 (Sanctuary) 28:17

3+ y ago28:17

28:17

Contagious Hope is a podcast series specially created for Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this fifth week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Greg Cook and Lorraine Lam, outreach workers at Sanctuary Ministries of Toronto; a place in the heart of Toronto where you can go to be seen and celebrated, walked with and cared for.…

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Contagious Hope: Episode 4 (Front Line Health Care) 24:01

3+ y ago24:01

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Episode Notes Contagious Hope is a podcast series specially created for Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this fourth week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Dr. Aathish Iyappa who works at the Nair Hospital in Mumbai (Bombay) India. He consulted on the first case of COVID19 to be diagnosed in Mumbai. His 1600 bed hospital w…

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Contagious Hope: Episode 3 (Safety from Intimate Partner Violence) 36:45

3+ y ago36:45

36:45

Contagious Hope is a podcast series specially created for Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this third week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Saima Mafat and Hanan Baalbaki from Nisa Homes. Saima and Hanan support Muslim women and children seeking safety from intimate partner violence across Canada. Contagious Hope was crea…

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Contagious Hope: Episode 2 (Long Term Care Crisis) 36:54

3+ y ago36:54

36:54

Contagious Hope is a podcast series specially created for Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this second week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Clive Anderson, a trauma responder who has been present at violent catastrophes such as the 2018 van attack in Toronto. In the first months of the COVID 19 pandemic, Clive was called…

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Contagious Hope: Episode 1 (Five Oaks Centre) 30:09

3+ y ago30:09

30:09

Contagious Hope is a podcast series specially created for Lenten reflection by the Rev. Alexa Gilmour from Toronto. On this first week of Lent, Rev. Alexa speaks with Michael Shewburg, Executive Director of the Five Oaks Centre in Paris, Ontario. Michael describes how, in the early days of the pandemic, Five Oaks pivoted from its normal retreat off…

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Ash Wednesday 26:13

3+ y ago26:13

26:13

A brief meditative service to begin the Lenten season. Readings: "On Death" from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran "From Dust" by Rev. M. Barclay (enfleshed.com) Isaiah 58:1-12 (read by Rev. Oliver Dingwell) Psalm 51 Music: When We Are Living — Spanish Traditional From Dust — B. Swan Let Healing Swiftly Come — B. Swan Come Healing — Leonard Cohen (perfo…

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Come Out: Demons & Authority 25:37

3+ y ago25:37

25:37

Reflection previously released February 2, 2019. Jesus says, "Shut up and get out!" to an unclean spirit. Having authority vs. being an authority. Music by Timber Choir and Sam Larkin. Mark 1:21-28 read by Sherri Fowler from British Columbia.By Bri-anne

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Refugee King: Epiphany Episode 39:47

3+ y ago39:47

39:47

Epiphany has come a week late. A follow-up conversation from last year's Epiphany episode with Rev. Michiko Bown-Kai, Rev. Alexa Gilmour and Executive Director of Ramiro House, Jennifer McIntyre. Listen as they reflect on what has emerge since last year's art installation, as well as how COVID has affected those seeking asylum in Canada. Music by E…

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How We Tell the Story: A Christmas Eve Special 25:39

3+ y ago25:39

25:39

It's Christmas Eve and we have a fun, lofi, campy retelling of Luke's Nativity narrative with a brief time of reflection. Yes, perhaps the Christmas story isn't historically accurate, but the meaning we bring to the story and how we tell it is the beginning of our call towards how we are to be in God's world. Music by Emorie, Dreamlamp and provisio…

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Revolutionary Joy with Emelda De Coteau (Pray with Our Feet) 48:54

3+ y ago48:54

48:54

Special guest Emelda De Coteau of Pray with Our Feet sits down with Bri-anne (across the Internet) to talk about the revolutionary power of joy and love. SCRIPTURE Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11, read by the Rev. Ryk Brown from the Bruce Trail in Hamilton, Ontario. John 1:6-8, 19-28, read by the Rev. Ruth Noble from Monarch Park in Toronto, Ontario. MUSIC Bea…

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Human Rights Day: A Conversation with David Atwood 38:28

3+ y ago38:28

38:28

A special bonus episode for Human Rights Day (December 10th). Bri-anne speaks with David Atwood, a retired oil company engineer who has spent more than 25 years working to abolish the death penalty in Texas. David is the founder of the Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. Buy David's book, Detour to Death Row at Peace Centre Books. LISTEN …

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Preaching the Wilderness 44:45

3+ y ago44:45

44:45

Special guest, the Rev. Karen Orlandi, joins me as we talk about Mark 1:1-8, John preaching in the wilderness. We'll hear about her unrelenting advocacy for street-involved persons in St. Catherines (Ontario), and her absolute obsession with pooping, and safe, hygeinic places to do it. Words by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Music by Emorie & Chris …

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Special Episode: Elizabeth Mohler and Alexa Gilmour speak about the Church & Disability 26:26

3+ y ago26:26

26:26

December 3, is International Day of People with Disabilities. The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly and aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of…

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Keep Awake: Hope as Resistance 42:05

3+ y ago42:05

42:05

Mark 13:24-27. Happy New Year! We're done with Matthew. Now we get to hang out with Mark. What's with all the talk of the end times? Hope as resistance. Music by Emorie, the Sun Harmonic and Bri-anne. Words by Death Row inmate Ramiro Gonzales and UNAIDS Executive Director Winnie Byanyima speaking about World AIDS Day. Music To The Blue by The Sun H…

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Not Your Ordinary King 39:42

3+ y ago39:42

39:42

It's Christ the King Sunday (soon). What does it mean to speak of Jesus as a "King" or a "Master"? Special Guest Jeffrey Dale joins us to talk about his work advocating for safe consumption sites, the tension of using politically charged language to describe Jesus, and wondering what would it mean if we just took Matthew's words at face value. SCRI…

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Brave Parade: There is Good Company in the Darkness 35:15

3+ y ago35:15

35:15

Our first full episode as *do justice. the podcast*! We're either getting acquainted or reacquainted... Matthew 25:14-30. Jesus tells a parable about a master, some slaves...and about $9,000,000. Who is complicit? Who is vulnerable? What would it mean to believe those who are scapegoated? MUSIC "Nightingale" by Emorie "Brave Parade" by Shawna Caspi…

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And...We're Back! 4:41

3+ y ago4:41

4:41

Welcome to *do justice.*, the podcast formerly known as Living Presence Podcast. Bri-anne is now working with Shining Waters Regional Council as Minister for Social & Ecological Justice and Network Support. *inhale*. Want more details? Listen to the trailer! We look forward to seeing you on Friday, November 13th. Shining Waters Regional Council - J…