From The Narthex

From The Narthex

By St Thomas WestonReligion & Spirituality
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From The Narthex episodes

  • Episode 31: Whiteness in the Anglican Church of Canada: A Conversation with Susan Smandych

    After a long break, we're back to share some episodes that deserve a listen or two! Susan Smandych joined us, and we talked about the differences between the Anglican Church of Canada and the churches overseas, the expansion of the Anglican Church in the suburbs, and what she's working on.

    Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

    37 min
  • Episode 30: A Conversation about Faith, Work & the Indigenous Community with Tobi Jolly

    This week on the podcast, we were joined by Tobi Jolly. We spoke about what faith means to her, her career to meaningful work, and what we want the church to recognize and respect for the Indigenous community. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! 

    Links mentioned in the episode: 

    Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (https://mkonation.com/)

    Ka Ni Kanichihk (https://www.kanikanichihk.ca/)

    48 min
  • Episode 29: The Challenges and Understandings Between the Church and Indigenous Peoples with Murray Still

    In honour of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, we sit down with Rev. Canon Dr. Murray Still and talk about the pain and trauma of what residential schools were and the impact they left Indigenous peoples. He also talks about moving forward with the Anglican Church, the Sacred Circle, and the celebration to come afterwards. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

    57 min
  • Episode 28: Starting the Journey of Ordination with Thomas Ruston

    Can you imagine faith without God? We sat down with Thomas Ruston, who paints a picture of how faith is everything; it is your life. Join us for a great conversation about faith and a look into his journey of ordination. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

    58 min
  • Episode 27: What Ordination Looks Like with Ben Crosby

    As we continue with our conversation with those close to ordination (or are recently ordained), we sit down with Ben Crosby, who talks about his postulant timeframe and what faith means to him. We learn about the practice of organizing relates to church work. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

    44 min
  • Episode 26: On the Road to Ordination with Kirsty Borthwick

    This week on the podcast, we sit down with Kirsty Borthwick, who is on her way to being ordained. While we’re in Canada, Kirsty is living on the other side of the world in Cambridge; we ask what charismatic Anglicanism is and how it is different from worship in Canada. Listen this week for an amazing discussion with Kirsty and Ryan. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

    30 min
  • Episode 25: Dispatches from Brandon Dio Part III with Rev Dr. Kara Mandryk and Venerable Lydia Constant

    Dispatches from Brandon Dio is a 3-part mini-series by From the Narthex. We sat down with The Reverend Dr. Kara Mandryk, Coordinator and The Venerable Lydia Constant Elder and Sessional Instructor Lydia, to discuss what faith means to them. They are both involved with the Henry Budd College for Ministry, the theology education and ministry training of Indigenous Anglicans of the northwestern part of Manitoba.

    Learn more about Henry Budd College for Ministry here: https://henrybuddcollege.org/

    Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

    59 min
  • Episode 24: Dispatches from Brandon Dio Part II with Rev Chris Pilon

    Dispatches from Brandon Dio is a 3-part mini-series by From the Narthex. This week, we meet with Rev Chris Pilon and talk about how faith can be viewed as stability, knowing that you’re not running the race alone. And what it’s like worshipping online. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! 

    51 min
  • Episode 23: Dispatches from Brandon Dio Part I with Bishop William Cliff

    Dispatches from Brandon Dio is a 3-part mini-series by From the Narthex. This week on the podcast, we start off with a great conversation with Rt Rev, William Cliff. We talk about different roles in the church such as lay readers, altar guild, and deacons, to name a few. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 22: Let's Talk About Kirsten Pinto Gfroerer's Book

    Why should we address our suffering? This week, we were thrilled to invite Kirsten Pinto Gfroerer, a writer from Winnipeg, Manitoba,  to talk about her new book "Anchorhold: Corresponding with Revelations of Divine Love." We talk about what inspired Kirsten to write this book, why was Julian of Norwich such an important piece to these correspondence letters. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review! 

    51 min

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Welcome to "From The Narthex." Have you ever questioned your faith or have pressing questions about the church? Well, we're here to answer those for you! This is a space to think through your faith,…