The Rev. Allen Harris (he/him) is the Regional Minister for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Capital Area and began his ministry there on June 15, 2015.  Rev. Harris brings to his ministry gifts and graces in many areas but is especially experienced in and passionate about leading congregations and individuals through Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation, Open & Affirming, and Accessible Congregational processes, as well as in transformational leadership, using social media for mission, and in mentoring new clergy.

Join Rev. Harris as he explores John 17:1-11 through the lens of courage, spirit, and the pride flag color purple.

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Bendiciones amades. Soy el reverendo Chaim Rodríguez, pero la mayoría de la gente me conoce simplemente como CJ. Utilizo el pronombre el. Soy un puertorriqueño y queer, y orgulloso de serlo dos. En la actualidad desempeño como pastor de la Iglesia Cristiana Nacional (Discípulos de Cristo) en Washington DC y pronto estare mudando a la cuidad de Minneapolis, Minnesota para comenzar un programa de PhD en el area de Teologia Sistematica en Luther Theological Seminary.

CJ insufla vida al concepto de armonía al iluminar las verdades modernas que se pueden encontrar en el antiguo texto de la carta de Pablo a los Efesios.

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Meet the Rev. CJ  (he/him/his, el), a proud queer Puerto Rican currently serving as the pastor of Iglesia Cristiana Nacional (Discipulos de Cristo) in Washington DC and soon relocating to begin his journey as a PhD student in the area of Systematic Theology at Luther Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

CJ breathes life into the concept of harmony by illuminating modern truths that can be found in the ancient text of Paul's letter to the Ephesians.

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Rev. Luther Young, Jr. (he/him) is a Disciples of Christ minister, musician, public theologian, and social justice advocate who focuses on racial equity and LGBTQ+ inclusion. Luther is a graduate of Vanderbilt Divinity School and a current Ph.D. candidate in sociology at The Ohio State University. His current research investigates the causes and effects of homophobia in predominantly black churches.

Tune in this week as Luther engages the color turquoise, lifting up how God's children are mystical beings who find belonging in the Holy Spirit.

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YaNi Davis is a graduate of Claremont School of Theology with a Masters of Divinity. YaNi has always been passionate about the impact of words, storytelling and healing as tools for transforming the global village. YaNi believes firmly in our power as storytellers and sets this example every day of her life, whether through the music she creates, the spoken word pieces she shares, the sermons she preaches or the wisdom she imparts into others. YaNi is a Kidney Transplant Survivor. She founded the ministry My SupaNatural Life and has dedicated her life to spending awareness around wholistic care for those navigating varied phases of chronic conditions. 

This week, YaNi brings a word about a favorite color, a historical remembering of LGBTQ+ experiences, and a fresh perspective to 1 Peter 2:2-10.

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Melissa Guthrie Loy (she/her) is an ordained minister with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with a passion for ecumenism. Setting a place at the table for all has always been a part of Melissa’s call. Perhaps because she was asked to leave a leadership position in a church when she came out as gay. Perhaps because she and her son were unwelcome in a different church because of his disabilities. Perhaps because she understands God as an embodied God whose image is in every body. She’s intentional about affirming every single body: queer bodies, disabled bodies, everybody.

Join Melissa in this week's podcast as she brings the theme of "Sunlight" to life through a re-imagination of John 10:1-10.

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Andy Deeb (he/him) is a transgender man who grew up in Michigan in a charismatic church in the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. He holds an MDiv from San Francisco Theological Seminary, and is currently a PhD student in Hebrew Bible at Drew University. He has had a tumultuous relationship with Church. After coming out, he was kicked out of his church and barred from communion within the whole denomination. During that whole process, it was his experiences of the Spirit in worship and the Bible that were his foundation.

Join Andy as he boldly addresses the concept of healing by also addressing the reality of suffering and pain.

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Rev. Sophia Jackson (he/him, she/her) is a graduate of Pacific School of Religion where he earned his Master of Divinity and Certificate of Spirituality and Social Change. As a formerly incarcerated and substance involved individual, Sophia seeks to assist churches in widening the circle of their concern in order for them to build bridges across differences so that the practice of Restorative Justice can begin to create the change we wish to see manifested in this world.

Join Rev. Sophia Jackson as she shares a message from Colossians 3:1-4 (MSG), offering words on transformation through Christ, the life-giving practice of embracing self, and viewing our lives as possibilities beyond our current circumstances.

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Alysha Laperche (they, them, theirs) is a current student at Phillips Theological Seminary, where they are pursuing their Master of Divinity (MDiv). They are also a coffee enthusiast, sunset-lover, and aspiring author. 

Join Alysha as they engage with Philippians 2:5-11, exploring ideas around intersectional justice, consent, and sex.

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