In this episode… We hear from two college students in Springfield, MO who talk about finding their way to the Episcopal Church and what lead them to make the decision to be Confirmed in the Episcopal Church. 

About the Hosts

Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a youth and college minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and second-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons.

The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Assistant Priest at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergrad, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

About our Guests: 

Tyler Crane is a junior at Missouri State University studying Elementary Education. She began attending Episcopal services in October of 2021 and was confirmed in January of 2023. Tyler sings in the choir at St. John's Episcopal Church in Springfield Missouri. Tyler is also a substitute teacher, waitress, and creates digital media for the university.

Makayla Strickland is a junior at Missouri State University studying Broadcast Journalism and Intercultural Communications. In March of 2022, Makayla started attending St. John’s Episcopal in Springfield, MO and by April became a choral scholar at St. John’s. Makayla says, that “the Episcopal Church just felt right for her.” In January of 2023, she was confirmed! In addition to choral work, she also serves as a news producer at KOLR 10 and the Sports Editor for The Standard. 

Relevant links… www.bcponline.org 

Website: All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. 

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Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise