Something Bigger

In this final episode of our series, “How I’ve Changed,” Rev. Dr. Cynthia Rigby joins Monie Pastoral Resident Jeannie Corbitt and tells the story of a challenge that was given to her by a stranger in a park many years ago…a challenge she has never forgotten. Join us for her story and a conversation about the role of doubt in faith. Dr. Rigby is the W. C. Brown Professor of Theology at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. You can read her recent article, “Speak of the Devils: Creative Faith in a Time of Pandemic,” here: https://issuu.com/austinseminary/docs/insights_fall_2020i/s/11146263

In this episode, Rev. Sheth Larue tells the story of leaving the world he knew and how discovering a much larger one shaped his faith. Sheth is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Aurora, MO and a graduate of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Join us as we continue to explore what changes hearts and minds.

In this episode we continue to explore what changes hearts and minds, this time with Rev. Kallie Pitcock. Kallie is serving as the Pastoral Resident at St. Philip Presbyterian Church in Houston, TX. Join us as she tells the story of stepping into who she is called to be, even when it meant breaking away from the expectations of others.

This episode begins a new series! How do people change? What truly changes hearts and minds? We explore these questions by diving into stories about hearts, minds, and lives that have been changed. Our first guest of the series, Usama Malik, tells about how the pandemic has changed his view of time and life.

In this episode, Jeannie Corbitt, a new graduate from Austin Theological Seminary, shares her story of faith through family mentors, the ritual of creating sacred spaces, how an overnight in a homeless shelter shaped her faith, and the power of hope.

In this episode, Jeannie Corbitt, a new graduate from Austin Theological Seminary, shares her story of faith through family mentors, the ritual of creating sacred spaces, how an overnight in a homeless shelter shaped her faith, and the power of hope.

In this episode of Something bigger we talk with Kyle Hughes about finding a childhood church as a young adult, being a christian in the dating world, and Holy Saturday- the space in between justice, a vacine, and what might be. Join us!

In this episode, Rev. Sarah Are talks through the six different stages of faith- mirroring faith, narrative faith, building faith, reflective faith, trusting faith and serving faith. Whether or not you are a convicted and practicing christian, totally new to this christian thing, or deep in doubt, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Finding God, Matthew Anderson, who was born and raised in the Baptist tradition, talks about the challenge and beauty of expanding his views on God from the faith of his childhood, to one he can claim today. We talk about hospitality, inclusion, giving ourselves grace for the messiness of our faith journey, and the challenge of leaving behind a faith that has grown too small. Don’t miss this honest and hopeful episode.

Kathryn- a newlywed, cradle Presbyterian and middle school Spanish teacher, reflects on the formative people, places and events in her faith life. We talk about everything from losing her dad as a young adult, to dating as a christian, and how to use faith as the lens to see the world.