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Sometimes our best view of God is in the rearview mirror. In this episode of Joy Kreider, of Eastern Mennonite University, we discuss how we can use our personal stories to discover God's work in our lives, and how sharing those stories can be an...

This week's podcast is a continuation of the conversation begun with Dr. Chelsea Wakefield, Director of the Couples Center at UAMS.  Here, we talk about more advanced relationship skills - skills that can apply to all kinds of relationships!

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Marriage is often a challenge... add in a pandemic and other global crises, and life with your most-loved partner may become especially difficult.  In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Chelsea Wakefield, therapist, couples' counselor, and Director ...

Baptismal life begins by turning.  In this episode, Bishop Larry Benfield talks to Mary about the baptismal liturgy, and what it means to turn away from sin and evil and toward Jesus Christ.

It's a noisy world out there!  Sister Deborah Troillet, Executive Director of the Arkansas House of Prayer, joins us to talk about silence as our gateway to divine peace and wisdom.  Silence is a gift for all of us... you only have to se...

What do the sacred spaces in your life teach you about your faith?  In this episode, Mary speaks with her former seminary professor about a topic they both love.

The Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux has recently been called to serve as the new Dean and Rector of Trinity Cathedral in Little Rock.  Amy and Mary remember seminary together, discuss the joys and challenges of being women in ministry, and share their hope...

We are faced with so many challenges in the world right now, and so much over which to grieve.  Are we allowed to be distracted?  Is it okay to have some fun?  The Rev. Morgan Allen of Trinity Church in Boston speaks with Mary a...

What is "Mindful Self-Compassion"?  Simply stated, it's caring for ourselves as we would for a cherished friend.  In this episode, we learn about this practice from Dr. Catherine Crisp.  Further resouces are av...

What are the roots that have influenced who you are, and keep you grounded in your life?  The Rev. Daryl Hay from Bryan, Texas discusses his quest to find his roots with us.