In this episode, the Very Rev. Lydia Kelsey Bucklin interviews the Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, Bishop of the Diocese of New York and Vice Chair of the EDS Board of Trustees. Bishop Heyd reflects on the Episcopal Church's pivotal moment where the message of announcing a new age, rooted in love and grace, is more vital than ever. He also discusses the need for transformation in leadership and how we must rethink the way we form leaders to build the beloved community.

In this episode, the Very Rev. Lydia Kelsey Bucklin interviews Rev. Nancy Frausto, Director of Latinx Studies and Lecturer in Multicultural Ministry at the Seminary of the Southwest. They discuss the essential role of Latinx ministry in the Episcopal Church, focusing on Nancy's work with students called to this ministry and the required January-term course on immigration issues. Rev. Frausto emphasizes the need for creativity and adaptability in ministry, urging future leaders to think beyond traditional church boundaries to engage meaningfully with the evolving needs of their communities.

In this third episode of our podcast series, the Very Rev. Lydia Kelsey Bucklin sits down with The Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, staff officer for church planting within The Episcopal Church. Together, they explore the evolving culture of church planting and how new Christian communities are being formed in ways that break from traditional models. From innovative worship gatherings to grassroots community initiatives, Katie shares how these fresh expressions of faith are meeting the spiritual needs of today’s world, inviting listeners to reimagine what it means to “plant a church” in the 21st century.

In this second episode of our podcast series, the Very Rev. Lydia Kelsey Bucklin speaks with Rev. Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook, historiographer of The Episcopal Church and former Episcopal Divinity School professor, about the legacy of EDS and its predecessors, Episcopal Theological School (ETS) and Philadelphia Divinity School (PDS). They explore the history, social justice focus, and ecumenical vision of these institutions, highlighting their lasting impact on theological education.

In this episode, EDS' new President and Dean Lydia Kelsey Bucklin speaks with Dr. Kwok Pui-lan, recently retired professor of Systematic Theology at Emory Candler School of Divinity and a distinguished scholar who taught for 25 years at the Episcopal Divinity School. Dr. Pui-lan is widely recognized for her work in feminist theology, postcolonial theology, and Asian theology. President Bucklin and and Dr. Pui-lan discuss the future of theological education.

Join us for a compelling episode of Just Conversations as we welcome Lydia Kelsey Bucklin, the incoming president and dean of Episcopal Divinity School (EDS). In this special conversation, former president Kelly Brown Douglas sits down with Lydia to discuss the significance of women's leadership at this time in the Church, the importance of passing the baton to the next generation, and Lydia's inspiring vision for the future of theological education in the Episcopal Church.

Welcome to Episcopal Divinity School’s new podcast mini-series: Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention. In today’s episode, EDS Interim President the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas is joined by Bishop Anderson Jeremiah, Bishop of Edmonton in the Diocese of London. Together, they discuss the significance of Bishop Anderson's recent consecration, decolonizing Christianity, and the importance of theological education.

Welcome to Episcopal Divinity School’s new podcast mini-series: Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention. In today’s episode, EDS Interim President the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas is joined by Bishop Allen Shin from the Diocese of New York. Together, they discuss Bishop Shin’s work to develop a report on White Christian Nationalism, the importance of beloved community, and what it means to follow the teachings of Jesus.

Welcome to Episcopal Divinity School’s new podcast mini-series: Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention. In today’s episode, EDS Interim President the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas is joined by Bishop Sean Rowe from the Diocese of Western New York & Northwestern Pennsylvania. Together, they discuss the role of institutions in igniting broader change, the evolving landscape of theological education, and the importance of adapting to new ways of carrying forth God’s mission.