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It's easy to wave off the people that can't stand you, but the person that grew up loving you that says you're missing the mark is the one you take seriously. And that is Jeremiah in the bible! He saw his culture going the wrong direction, and he knew mature love demands that we love enough to see things as they are and give voice to those things as the redemptive love of God.

In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jeremiah, his kind candor, his integrity, and how his message is so relevant to the world we live in today.

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In America, the average age of people who attend church skews older. In fact, the average age of the average member of The Episcopal Church is 66! Yet, God has done some of God's best work with faithful people older in age. Abram was 100 when his son Isaac was born. His wife Sarah struggled to believe that God could do something new with their very old, physical, deeply personal disappointment. But God posed a question to them both, “Is there anything too wonderful for the Lord?”.

In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about becoming old, growing in our capacity to listen no matter the age, and what we can learn from people of all ages.

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In life, we learn that I am MINE. A person learns they are the captain of their own ship. Yet as people of faith, we are the stewards of the message that there is no better life than the one that God gives us!

In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation around Abram's faithfulness to say yes to God and to pick up and leave and GO. They discuss what it means to be sent and how it is counter-cultural to Americans. Listen in for the full conversation.

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The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray was an American civil rights activist, advocate, legal activist, legal scholar, author, and Episcopal priest. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Rosita Stevens-Holsey, the niece of Pauli Murray. They discuss Murray's life, ministry, and the monumental contributions Murray made in advancing policy to bring justice to marginalized people. Listen in for the full conversation.

Rosita Stevens-Holsey is a dynamic educator, author, activist, community engager and budding family historian focused on sharing stories of historical and pioneering voices for children and adults to be inspired by. Rosita Stevens-Holsey is president of Preserving Pauli Murray, LLC, which she founded to enhance the legacy of her aunt, The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray.

Ms. Stevens-Holsey is co-author of Pauli Murray - The Life of a Pioneering Feminist & Civil Rights Activist, with Terry Catasús Jennings. Pauli Murray was a thorn in the side of white America demanding justice and equal treatment for all. Murray conceptualized the arguments that would win Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka; and in 1964, the arguments that won women equality in the workplace. Throughout her life, Murray fought for the oppressed, not only through changing laws, but by using her powerful prose to influence those who could affect change. Murray’s achievements as a writer, activist, attorney, and an Episcopal priest are now being uncovered, rendering her life and legacy stronger and more relevant.

You can find Rosita's book on the life of Pauli Murray here. Watch the new documentary on Pauli Murray here. 

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What is uncertain in your life? Not the anxieties like if your team is going to win the big game, but the real uncertainty like worthiness, finances, and health. We can take them to our friend Jesus and he can give us the clarity that we need.

In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about uncertainty and anxiety. They discuss how Jesus moves the disciples into growing up to more uncertainty, and how that directs our own walk as Christians.

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Always be ready to give an accounting of your hope - St. Peter. Optimism fades but hope is eternal.

In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about hope. They discuss as Christians the reason we hope, why some people fail to have hope, and ways that we see hope in our world. Listen in for the full conversation.

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What does it take to learn to be brave? And how do we then use our own courage and bravery for the Kingdom of God? Especially when we have to work hard to be brave!

In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, 9th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. They discuss her favorite bible stories, her experiences serving as Bishop in the nation's capital, and why she wrote her new book How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith.

Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. A passionate believer in the gospel of Jesus and The Episcopal Church’s particular witness, Bishop Budde is committed to the spiritual and numerical growth of congregations and developing new expressions of Christian community. In her latest book, How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, Bishop Budde shares stories exploring how having the courage to begin a journey creates new possibilities for those who come after us. How We Learn to Be Brave will be available beginning May 23, 2023. 

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This episode was recorded while Bishop Wright was headed back from The Diocese of Cape Coast with 15 pilgrims. This is the second of two special guest episodes while Bishop Wright was on pilgrimage.

In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with The Rev. Edgar Otero. They discuss Edgar's new ministry at St. Anthony's, why the church is growing, and how experimentation leads to new things with God. 

The Rev. Edgar Otero is originally from Puerto Rico.  He has a BS in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Philosophy from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and MDiv from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Fr. Otero is married to Marycelis G. Otero and has two sons Eliam and Edgar Jr. Fr. Otero was ordained on January 26, 2022 and is serving in two places as a Priest in Charge at St. Anthony’s Episcopal in Winder, GA and as Upper School Chaplain at St. Benedict’s Episcopal School.  
 
He started his path to ordination when he was 15 years old back in Puerto Rico. After being away from seminary life, God reignited his vocation to the priesthood while being a member of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal in Oakwood, GA.

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Bishop Wright is in Ghana with 15 pilgrims of the Diocese of Atlanta with their companion diocese, The Diocese of Cape Coast. Over the next two weeks, we will share the space of For People with special guests. 

In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Bishop Doug Scharf of The Diocese of Southwest Florida. They discuss how he sees the resurrection, what is emerging in Christianity, and what might be emerging with the faithful in the diocese Bishop Scharf serves. 

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We are 150 episodes into For People! A faithful experiment of The Diocese of Atlanta sharing the love and leadership of Jesus. 

In 150 episodes, For People has been downloaded 200,000x in 5,000 cities, 100 countries, and all 50 states. It is in the top 10% of all Buzzsprout podcasts, our hosting site. 

In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright, have a conversation about the journey and what is to come with For People. 

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