In this episode, Amy talks with Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, Assistant Professor in the Practice of Old Testament and Director of The Candler Foundry at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. Dr. Bonfiglio shares the innovative work of The Candler Foundry (https://candlerfoundry.emory.edu/), bringing theological education to the church and community. Ryan shares some powerful insights into the story of the women who saved Moses, that can easily be missed when reading the English translation of scripture.

Be sure to check out all the ways you can connect with First Presbyterian Church Richmond, VA at fpcrichmond.org. And join us in worship online on Sundays at 10am at youtube.com/fpcrichmond. 

Listen in as Danita Roundtree Green and Martha Rollins, founders of Coming to the Table RVA, tell the story of their friendship and the way Coming to the Table came to be. Hear them share their insights into the scripture passage, Genesis 45:1-15, when Joseph reconciles with his brothers. 

Coming to the Table provides leadership, resources, and a supportive environment for all who wish to acknowledge and heal wounds from racism that is rooted in the United States’ history of slavery. Our approach to achieving our vision and mission involves four interrelated practices: Truth telling, Connection, Healing, and Taking Action. You can find many ways to participate at comingtothetable-rva.org 

Be sure to check out all the ways you can connect with First Presbyterian Church Richmond, VA at fpcrichmond.org. And join us in worship online on Sundays at 10am at youtube.com/fpcrichmond. 

Genesis 18:20-33, Abraham bargains with God

In this episode, Amy speaks with Richmond Hill's co-pastors, The Rev. Joel Blunk and The Rev. Dr. Lisa Johnson. Richmond Hill is an organization committed to social justice and racial reconciliation with four areas of focus: prayer, spiritual development, racial reconciliation, and hospitality. Joel and Lisa share the history of Richmond Hill, the work they are focused on among the residents of Richmond Hill, and how they are living out their continued mission to the greater Richmond area. 

Richmond Hill has lots of opportunities to join in their work. Find out how you can participate at richmondhillva.org.

Amy speaks with the Pastor of East End Fellowship, Don Coleman. Pastor Coleman has over twenty-five years of urban ministry experience in Richmond and calls himself a son of Richmond having lived here his entire life. He has lent his wisdom to numerous Christian ministries making a difference in Richmond and is currently the chair of the board for Church Hill Activities and Tutoring. Amy and Don discuss Jeremiah’s calling in Jeremiah 1:4-10. 

 Season 2 of the podcast follows along with FPC’s sermon series, “Can We Talk? Biblical Conversations in Good Faith.” If you want to explore these scriptures further join us for worship on Sundays at 10am at youtube.com/fpcrichmond and check out all the ways to connect with us at fpcrichmond.org. 

John 14:15-17 & Matthew 18:15-17, Jesus sends the Advocate.

In the first episode of season 2, Amy talks with Margaret Nimmo Holland, VP of External Relations for Lutheran Family Services of Virginia (lfsva.org) soon to be called enCircle. Margaret is a long time member of FPC and formerly worked as an advocate with Voices for Virginia's Children (vakids.org). Amy and Margaret talk about Jesus naming the Holy Spirit Advocate in our scripture passage today, what the role of an advocate should be and how to advocate in difficult conversations in relationships, whether professional or personal. 

In this season of the podcast we will hear from special guests who have wisdom to share about good faith conversations. 

In a season of intense polarization, political and otherwise, having an honest conversation can feel risky. Yet our biblical tradition is full of stories of people talking – to one another, to God, sometimes even to themselves! And many of these people are engaged in conversations across drastic differences and deep divisions. What can we learn from these conversations that might serve us as we seek to understand one another better and connect during a time when it is easier than ever to be disconnected? What does it look like to come to a conversation in good faith – Spirit-led, with an open mind and a listening heart? 

This podcast is a companion to our fall sermon series. You can join us on Sunday mornings at 10am on youtube.com/fpcrichmond. Visit fpcrichmond.org for more information on ways to connect with FPC. 

A conversation with the Rev. Mark Ramsey, Executive Director of Macedonian Ministry, about discipleship, how the coronavirus pandemic offers the church the opportunity to “reintroduce ourselves to the culture," and the persistence of Easter hope in all that we do. See https://macedonianministry.org/blog/videos/

Amy is joined by Rev. Amy Miracle, Pastor of Broad Street Presbyterian Church in Columbus, OH. Rev. Miracle shares what it means to be a disciple in these times and they talk about all they know about love in this Holy Week episode of All I Know is This. 

Today, Amy welcomes back our Winter Gathering Lecturer, Rev. Pam Driesell, to share her thoughts on this Sundays topic of betrayal. They also discuss the current state of the world and how we can think theologically about it.

Amy and Mary Kay have a timely conversation about grief and how we experience it also in the midst of any change. Join us at fpcrichmond.org/worship at 10am on Sundays. And for more resources visit fpcrichmond.org/resources.