In this episode, hosts Karen and Claire engage with guests Hannah and Kayleigh, both students at the University of Kansas, to explore their personal faith journeys within the Episcopal Church. They discuss their connections to the church, the evolution of their faith, and the importance of community and empowerment in their spiritual lives. The conversation delves into the significance of love, the role of liturgy and sacraments, and the challenges faced by young adults in the church. The guests share their experiences of feeling welcomed and valued, while also addressing the struggles and imperfections within the church community.

Tune in for real talk about faith, finding meaning in tradition, and why staying connected to church might just be more relevant than you think.

Honest. Thoughtful. Surprisingly relatable.

About the Hosts

The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike.

The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is the curate for Campus Ministry at Kansas State University and the Associate for college, youth, and children’s ministry at a parish in Kansas City, MO and graduate from the Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary (MDiv.) and from Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (Anglican Studies). She was ordained to the transitional diaconate in June 2025. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. 

Guests: 

Hannah Connelly (she/her) a junior at the University of Kansas majoring in Early Childhood Education originally from Olathe, KS. 

Kayleigh McDonald (she/her) a sophomore at the University of Kansas majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience originally from St. Louis, MO.

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

Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions

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