New Way

Dr. Corey Schlosser Hall is the Deputy Executive Director of Vision and Innovation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). 

In part one, what it's like to be stuck - and what it's like to move - with examples in the Church from the past - we're talking way back in the book of Acts - and the present.

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The Rev. Shawna Bowman is an artist, a poet, community organizer, and the pastor of ⁠Friendship Presbyterian Church⁠ on Chicago's Northwest side. 

In part two, how Friendship and Shawna are coming home to Chicago's Northwest Side, the beautiful daily work of moving forward with our neighbors into a future we all inherit, and what it means to do that with integrity.

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The Rev. Shawna Bowman is an artist, a poet, community organizer, and the pastor of Friendship Presbyterian Church on Chicago's Northwest side. 

In part one, we discuss Friendship's journey toward affordable housing partnership; the benefits of community longevity; and the delicate balance of religious authenticity and communal presence.

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The Rev. ⁠Brady Radford⁠ is a pastoral counselor, therapist, and consultant in Atlanta who works across the United States with individuals, couples, and organizations promoting self-awareness and healing.

In part two of our conversation, we share two favorite stories: one entitled, “You're Going to Be All Right, Brady Radford”; and Sara share one of her milestones, crying in front of other people. Vulnerabilities. “These we place upon your altar, Lord.”

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The Rev. Brady Radford is a pastoral counselor, therapist, and consultant in Atlanta who works across the United States with individuals, couples, and organizations promoting self-awareness and healing.

In the first part of our conversation, we explore metaphors based on what is needed in this present moment - in the church and society. Also, a nod to The Wizard of Oz and Twister for all you classic movie fans.

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We welcome to the podcast two excellent pastors from Los Angeles: the Rev. Carlton Rhoden, who is a long-time community organizer and pastor of ⁠Westminster Presbyterian⁠; and the Rev. Victor Cyrus-Franklin, newly appointed senior pastor of ⁠Holman United Methodist Church⁠. 

In part two, we talk more on the leverage our faith gives us to move mountains and soften hearts, and make people creative and flexible in solving real problems, like finding a place to live in the city of Los Angeles; and we hear a beautiful interpretation of the miracle of the feeding of the 5000.

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We welcome to the podcast two excellent pastors from Los Angeles: the Rev. Carlton Rhoden, who is a long-time community organizer and pastor of Westminster Presbyterian; and the Rev. Victor Cyrus-Franklin, newly appointed senior pastor of Holman United Methodist Church. 

In part one of our conversation, we discuss how these two leaders and their congregations came to see affordable housing as a ministry opportunity, moving the needle from NIMBY (“Not in my backyard”) syndrome to YIGBY: “Yes in God's backyard”.

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Sara Pantazes⁠ is a writer, speaker, Christian educator, and creator of a curriculum for children which started out with a group of elementary school kids who formed - with her - the ⁠Young Justice Builders Club⁠.

In part two of our conversation, we discuss the spiritual discipline of active and present waiting; and the gift of the pause for our lives, and the lives of our neighbors.

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Sara Pantazes is a writer, speaker, Christian educator, and creator of a curriculum for children which started out with a group of elementary school kids who formed - with her - the Young Justice Builders Club.

In part one of our conversation, together we discuss what it is like for Sara to share big dreams of justice alongside very young people; and how her relationship with God, and the narrative arc of the Bible, convict her that love really can win - and that's good news for everybody.

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Ike Sturm⁠ is the co-founder of the band ⁠Endless Field⁠, an atmospheric jazz and folk acoustic combo. He's also a composer, and convener of a ⁠new worshiping community⁠ that meets in all places to jam at a church in Times Square. He's recorded everywhere from Denali to Acadia and in between - as in, literally, the wilderness.

In part two of our conversation, together we discuss how creative spaces fuel us; the labor of convening: so chill, making it look effortless; and the Christ-like vibe of playing music together.

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