A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast

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This week we unpack Thanksgiving!

Special Guests: (14:00)
Tyler Mayfield & Mary Alice Birdwhistell, Authors of Hard and Holy Work: A Lenten Journey through the Book of Exodus

Guest Question:
Lent is often seen as a time to focus on centering one's self, taking a pause, and looking inward. But what would it look like to more outward at justice issues and actions during Lent instead?

Unbound's Holiday Self-Care List

Another Starry Black Night: A Womanist Advent Devotional

Hard and Holy Work: A Lenten Journey through the Book of Exodus

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We had an amazing conversation this week with the moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev. Sally Foster-Fulton, about the importance of relationship, partnership, ecumenism, and interreligious dialogue. 

Special Guest:
Rt Rev. Sally Foster-Fulton, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

The Church of Scotland

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Call your Representatives and Demand a Ceasefire in Gaza.

Special Guests: (4:37)
James Fenimore & Carol Howard, Authors of Wounded Pastors: Navigating Burnout, Finding Healing, and Discerning the Future of Your Ministry

Guest Question:
A pastor's job is very tough. How do we help support them to find strength and resilience to avoid burnout?

Wounded Pastors: Navigating Burnout, Finding Healing, and Discerning the Future of Your Ministry

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This week, we discuss the NYT Times article "Birds in the Americas Will No Longer Be Named After People"

Special Guest: (11:48)
Robert Turner, Author, Creating a Culture of Repair: Taking Action on the Road to Reparations

Guest Question:
What does it mean to create a “culture” of repair? We talk about needing to reform systems or institutions but how do we reform our culture? Also, when people talk or hear about reparations, they often are overwhelmed. How do we make reparations accessible?

Birds in the Americas Will No Longer Be Named After People

Creating a Culture of Repair: Taking Action on the Road to Reparations

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Recursos tiempo de Adviento

¡Rosa y Edwin están de regreso con un nuevo episodio de Una Cuestión de Fe!La oportunidad de celebrar el tiempo de adviento en la comunidad de fe y en la familia es una invitación para formar en la fe.

Invitada Especial
Rev. Marissa Galván ValleEditora principal, Recursos en españolCorporación presbiteriana de publicaciones

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It's Gay Christmas Time!! (Halloween)!!

Special Guest: (10:16)
Amber Cantorna-Wylde, Author, Out of Focus: My Story of Sexuality, Shame, and Toxic Evangelicalism

Guest Question:
What are the personal and societal impacts of evangelical-conservative stances on queer and transgender issues?

Out of Focus: My Story of Sexuality, Shame, and Toxic Evangelicalism

Amber's Website: AmberCantornaWylde.com

Unashamed Love Collective: UnashamedLoveCollective.com 

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Lee and Simon continue their conversation about Israel-Palestine.

Question for the Week:
Why do people latch on to celebrity gossip such as Taylor Swift dating Travis Kelce, but not take issues of faith seriously?

Special Guest: (21:43)
Eric Seibert, Author, Redeeming Violent Verses: A Guide for Using Troublesome Texts in Church and Ministry

Guest Question:
What do we do when a scripture is challenging, uncomfortable, or we disagree with it?

Redeeming Violent Verses: A Guide for Using Troublesome Texts in Church and Ministry

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This week, Simon and Lee talk about the violence happening in Israel-Palestine and how we should work to hold multiple truths up at the same time. We stand against bigotry, anti-Semitism, the occupation of Palestinian land, and the murder against innocent people caught in the midst of this terrible time in our most holiest of lands.

Special Guest: (12:35)
Joia Erin Thornton, National Director/Founder,
Faith Leaders of Color Coalition

Guest Question:
How does the death penalty fit or not fit with our callings and beliefs as Christians? |

Faith Leaders of Color Coalition (flocc)

flocc Toolkit

PCUSA Policy on Capital Punishment & the Death Penalty 

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Special Guest: (4:24)
Andy Thomas, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Registered Play Therapist

Guest Question:
When we think about therapy, we usually think of someone sitting down to talk with a therapist or counselor. But are their other types of therapy? What do they look like? Also, in states where gender affirming health care, including therapy, has been banned or restricted, are there efforts to still provide help or services to our transgender siblings?

Trevor Project

Trans Lifeline

PFLAG

Campaign for Southern Equality

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Question of the Week:
Should churches teach history?

Special Guest: 23:15
Liz Lin, Director & Co-founder, Progressive Asian American Christians

Guest Question:
What is it like to organize both a ministry and a community group primarily using an online platform like Facebook, especially a group that is aimed at people with a particular identity?

After Florida restricts Black history, churches step up to teach it

Educate a Child

Faith in Florida: Black History

Progressive Asian American Christians

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