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  • What Now? episode 3: "Navigating" (with special guest David Brubaker)

    This week on ~ing we’re continuing with the next episode in our new podcast miniseries in partnership with MennoMedia's What Now? Leading Churches Through COVID resources. This week, ~ing producer Ben Wideman is joined by David Brubaker, Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Professions at Eastern Mennonite University. David will be exploring this moment of polarization in our culture, and why it is an important to be aware of this phenomenon as we navigate the ongoing global pandemic. 

    Learn more and subscribe to these free resources at www.mennomedia.org/what-now/.

    We’d like to thank the Schowalter Foundation of North Newton, Kansas, whose generous funding has helped make What Now? resources possible.

    ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org

    25 min
  • What Now? episode 2: "Sustaining" (with special guests Sarah Bixler and Hyacinth Stevens)

    This week on ~ing we’re continuing with the next episode in our new podcast miniseries in partnership with MennoMedia's What Now? Tools for Engaging the Post-Covid Church resources. This week, ~ing producer Ben Wideman sits down with two project co-contributors - Hyacinth Stevens from New York, NY, and Sarah Bixler from Harrisonburg, VA. They will be reflecting on themes from their collaborative contribution to the project focusing on burnout recovery, soul care/self care ideas, and what it means to be healthy amid this uncertain time.

    Learn more and subscribe to these free resources at www.mennomedia.org/what-now/.

    We’d like to thank the Schowalter Foundation of North Newton, Kansas, whose generous funding has helped make What Now? resources possible.

    ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org

    26 min
  • What Now? episode 1: "Connecting & Engaging" (with special guests Laura Funk and Nelson Okanya)

    This week on ~ing we’re introducing the first episode in our new podcast miniseries in partnership with MennoMedia's What Now? Tools for Engaging the Post-Covid Church resources. ~ing producer Ben Wideman sits down with two project contributors - Laura Funk who is a spiritual director in Winnepeg, Manitoba, and Nelson Okanya who is a missiologist from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Each will be sharing from their area of expertise, and reflecting on themes from their contributions to the series. 

    Learn more and subscribe to these free resources at www.mennomedia.org/what-now/.

    We’d like to thank the Schowalter Foundation of North Newton, Kansas, whose generous funding has helped make What Now? resources possible.

    ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org

    26 min
  • What Now? Intro Episode: "Introducing" (with special guest Sherah-Leigh Gerber)

    This week on ~ing we’re introducing a new series in partnership with MennoMedia’s What Now? Tools for Engaging the Post-Covid Church. ~ing producer Ben Wideman sits down with Sherah-Leigh Gerber, What Now? Project Manager, to find out how this project came together. How do we help pastors avoid burnout? How do we confront the increased polarization in our congregations?

    Learn more and subscribe to these free resources at www.mennomedia.org/what-now/.

    We’d like to thank the Schowalter Foundation of North Newton, Kansas, whose generous funding has helped make What Now? resources possible.

    ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org

    18 min
  • Episode 47: "Grieving" (with special guest Dr. Christian Brady)

    In today's episode, ~ing host Allison Maus is joined by Dr. Christian Brady, a scholar, speaker, academic administrator, and Episcopal priest. Christian currently serves as the interim dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky. He recently authored the powerful book, Beautiful and Terrible Things: A Christian Struggle with Suffering, Grief, and Hope, and will be exploring themes from that book in today's episode. 

    We are grateful for the continued support of Everence, a faith-based financial services organization who believe it's possible to incorporate your faith and values with your decisions about money. To take a closer look at the difference it makes when your financial services company is rooted in something more than making a profit visit Everence.com. Securities offered through ProEquities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

    ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org

    24 min
  • Episode 46: "Ritualizing" (with special guest Casper ter Kuile)

    In today's episode, ~ing host Allison Maus sits down with Casper ter Kuile, author of The Power of Ritual, co-founder of Sacred Design Lab and the co-creator of the award-winning podcasts Harry Potter and the Sacred Text and The Real Question. This conversation will explore themes from Casper's new book, as well as wisdom he's learned through adding intentional rituals to his own daily experiences. 

    We are grateful for the continued support of Everence, a faith-based financial services organization who believe it's possible to incorporate your faith and values with your decisions about money. To take a closer look at the difference it makes when your financial services company is rooted in something more than making a profit visit Everence.com. Securities offered through ProEquities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

    ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org

    24 min
  • Episode 45: "Building" (with special guest Kevin Ressler)

    In today's episode, ~ing Podcast producer Ben Wideman is joined by Kevin Ressler, President and CEO of United Way of Lancaster County, PA. Kevin's journey has taken him through theological education, theatrical spaces, and a variety of non-profit advocacy spaces. We'll reflect on what he's learned at the intersection of faith and justice. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

    We are grateful for the continued support of Everence, a faith-based financial services organization who believe it's possible to incorporate your faith and values with your decisions about money. To take a closer look at the difference it makes when your financial services company is rooted in something more than making a profit visit Everence.com. Securities offered through ProEquities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

    ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org

    30 min
  • Episode 44: "Ordaining" (with special guest pastors, Jayne Byler, Britt Carlson, Emily Ralph Servant, Beth Ranck Yoder, and Hyacinth Stevens)

    In today's episode, ~ing host Allison Maus sits down five women ordained in the Mennonite tradition to talk about their ordination experience! Our special guest pastors are Jayne Byler from Stahl Mennonite Church, Britt Carlson from Portland Mennonite Church, Emily Ralph Servant from Mosaic Mennonite Conference, Beth Ranck Yoder from Salford Mennonite Church, and Hyacinth Stevens most recently from King of Glory Tabernacle. They each hold unique paths, contexts, and times at which they moved through this process. We hope you find their stories meaningful!

    We are grateful for the continued support of Everence, a faith-based financial services organization who believe it's possible to incorporate your faith and values with your decisions about money. To take a closer look at the difference it makes when your financial services company is rooted in something more than making a profit visit Everence.com. Securities offered through ProEquities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

    ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org

    58 min
  • Episode 43: "Leading" (with special guest Jim Miller)

    In today's episode, ~ing Podcast producer Ben Wideman sits down with Jim Miller, CEO and co-owner of JMX Brands, a specialty ecommerce retailer operating distinct niche-market online stores. Jim also happens to have served as pastor of two different Mennonite congregations. His experience in leading both churches and businesses means he's uniquely positioned as a connector and bridge-builder between those two spaces. We hope you enjoy this conversation!

    We are grateful for the continued support of Everence, a faith-based financial services organization who believe it's possible to incorporate your faith and values with your decisions about money. To take a closer look at the difference it makes when your financial services company is rooted in something more than making a profit visit Everence.com. Securities offered through ProEquities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

    ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org

    22 min
  • Episode 42: "Giving" (with special guest Rev. Kevin Wiebe)

    ~ing Podcast producer Ben Wideman is joined today by Rev. Kevin Wiebe, pastor at New Life Christian Fellowship in Stevenson, Ontario, and author of the new book, Faithful in Small Things: How to Serve the Needy When You're One of Them (available now from Herald Press). Kevin will be sharing with us about his personal journey of growing up among working poor, and what it means for him now as he serves a congregation reimagining how they can serve their community. 

    We are grateful for the continued support of Everence, a faith-based financial services organization who believe it's possible to incorporate your faith and values with your decisions about money. To take a closer look at the difference it makes when your financial services company is rooted in something more than making a profit visit Everence.com. Securities offered through ProEquities Inc., member FINRA/SIPC.

    ~ing Podcast is a production of MennoMedia, a nonprofit Publisher that creates thoughtful, Anabaptist resources to enrich faith in a complex world. To find out more, visit us online at MennoMedia.org

    21 min

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Our world is increasingly complex, fast-paced, and divided. How are people of faith bringing their best selves to the world each day? How are we leading, growing, and being as people of God? ~ing Podcast is a place to share insights and stories from individuals creatively engaging the present and moving into the future.