In the Aftermath of an exhausting election season, At the Rectory is so happy to welcome our wonderfully wise friend, Megan Trischler.  Megan was a mover and shaker in the Cincinnati Urban Development community, but these days is turning her background in design and community organizing towards a new path -- spiritual direction. 

Link to Megan's Contemplative Practice platform "Room to Notice": https://www.eventbrite.com/e/room-to-notice-tickets-105668429116 Sustainable Faith: School of Spiritual Direction -- https://www.sustainablefaith.com/

Our wonderful Sound Engineer David Lai steps in front of the curtain on this episode of "At the Rectory." 

We discuss the challenges he has overcome in his life as a pianist who is blind, the deep sense of gratitude he feels for his friends, mentors, and teachers, as well as much laughter as we discuss the confusing, but powerful connection between "God, guns, and country music."

David's recent recital: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6P3N-EQ2Fk

What do reporters even do on a daily basis? What are some good practices for readers to hunt down facts? What is the state of modern journalism? 

Check out our guests website: http://www.blakecnelson.com/

The ladies At the Rectory share common questions and concerns that arise when people attempt to care for vulnerable urban populations. 

Offering understanding and practical tips to deal with the layers of Race, Class, and Gender that arise in these exchanges. 

*Trigger warning* for story about sexual microaggression 

We welcome Laura-Li this week and discuss the Enneagram's usefulness for people of faith.

Stay tuned for a reading of Audre Lorde's "A Litany for Survival" as our Parting Gift at the end of the episode.

We discuss living sustainably, and the intersections between politics, faith, and saving the planet

Show Notes:

Andy Andrews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyandrewsauthor/?hl=en

Lauren Singer Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trashisfortossers/?hl=en

Objectified (film): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/objectified

Reflecting on our experience with Covid-19 as people of faith and 

Confronting American individualism and Ableism at large

The women of the Rectory discuss 'super fun' messages from the Patriarchy:

"Don't worry, you'll find someone"

"You said, yes. You can't leave now."

"You got an apology, now stop making noise."

Link to Emilie's "FAV of the Week"

https://open.spotify.com/track/1oA9hE3IxT8moluIvq9Uc8?si=HYhJ__MRQnyTvG2QLjnRJA

Recording and all piano pieces by the lovely David Lai