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In this conversation, Bishop DeDe reflects on the complexities of Thanksgiving, acknowledging the presence of grief alongside gratitude. She emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself to feel sadness during the holiday while also encouraging a shift towards positive communication and support among loved ones.

Takeaways

• Thanksgiving can be a time of mixed emotions.
• Grief is a natural part of the holiday experience.
• It's important to acknowledge feelings of sadness.
• Encouragement and support can transform the holiday atmosphere.
• Finding ways to express gratitude amidst grief is vital.
• Thanksgiving should be a true reflection of our feelings.
• Speaking words of encouragement can change interactions.
• Creating a supportive environment is essential during holidays.
• Acknowledging loss can lead to deeper connections.

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This episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam continue their journey through the Baptismal Covenant, exploring the bidding concerning evil, sin, repentance, and the lifelong path toward holiness. They talk about what it really means to persevere in resisting evil, the power of repentance as transformation—not guilt—and the importance of community in our spiritual growth. This thoughtful conversation invites listeners to approach faith with curiosity, humility, and hope, trusting in God’s help as we walk the journey together.

Highlights:

• The Baptismal Covenant as a promise that shapes our lives
• Defining evil as anything that draws us away from God
• Repentance as a change of heart and mind
• Persevering in faith through struggle and failure
• Holiness as love expressed in relationship
• The essential role of community and God’s grace in spiritual growth

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In this conversation, Bishop DeDe continues our discussion on the Baptismal Covenant, specifically the profound impact of making a commitment to God and how it transforms one's life. She emphasizes that true north shifts from personal desires to a relationship with God, leading to a new way of being. The discussion explores the implications of faith on daily living and the importance of understanding one's purpose through a spiritual lens.

Takeaways

• When we make a commitment to God, our life shifts focus.
• Our true north becomes who God is.
• This commitment opens us up to a new way of being.
• Faith impacts our daily living significantly.
• Covenant means a commitment to change and growth.
• Understanding God reshapes our purpose in life.
• Life transformation is a result of spiritual commitment.
• True north guides our decisions and actions.
• A new way of being is possible through faith.
• Faith leads to a life filled with purpose.

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This episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam continue their exploration of the Baptismal Covenant, turning their attention to the Holy Spirit. Together, they unpack what it means to speak about faith in a divided world, exploring how the Spirit moves in us and through us to bring compassion, humility, and understanding. The conversation touches on the Apostles’ Creed, the nature of sin and forgiveness, and how our ideas about gender shape the way we understand the divine. Listeners are invited to reflect on how the Holy Spirit helps us see the image of God in one another and calls us into deeper dialogue and grace.

Highlights:

• The Holy Spirit’s role in shaping how we live and speak our faith
• The Apostles’ Creed as a foundation for belief and community
• Gender and language in understanding the divine
• Seeing the image of God in everyone we meet
• Sin as a condition we live in, not just our actions
• Forgiveness and compassion as central to Christian life
• Cultivating humility, dialogue, and beauty in faith conversations

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In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe Duncan-Probe and Adam Eichelberger continue their exploration of the baptismal covenant, diving deeper into what it means to proclaim that Jesus is Lord. They reflect on the tension between faith and doubt, judgment and grace, and the mystery of Jesus as both fully human and fully divine. This conversation invites listeners to approach faith as a journey of learning, questioning, and relationship—returning again and again to the truth that God’s invitation is always one of love and transformation.

Highlights:

• The baptismal covenant as a vow that shapes how we live
• What it really means to say “Jesus is Lord”
• The judgment of Jesus as an invitation, not a threat
• Embracing doubt and questions as part of belief
• The mystery of Jesus’ humanity and divinity
• God’s constant invitation to relationship and growth
• Returning to the foundational truth of faith and love

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In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam dive into the foundations of the Episcopal faith through the lens of the Baptismal Covenant. They explore what it means to proclaim faith in God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, and why community is essential in living out these commitments. Along the way, they reflect on humility in faith, the hope that comes from belief, and how the covenant connects us with the wider Christian tradition. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own faith journey and what it means to live into the promises of baptism.

Highlights:

• The Baptismal Covenant as the foundation of Christian faith
• A covenant as a vow before God, shaping belief and action
• Belief in God as Creator and what it means for our world
• Proclaiming Jesus as Lord and what that asks of us
• The Holy Spirit’s role in transforming our understanding of God
• The necessity of community in living out faith
• Humility, hope, and openness are central to belief

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In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam explore the power of prayer—especially the Lord’s Prayer—as a way to navigate faith in today’s complicated world. They talk about prayer as a relationship rather than a checklist, the meaning of submission and forgiveness, and how prayer transforms the way we see God, ourselves, and our communities. This conversation invites listeners to reflect on the Lord’s Prayer with fresh eyes and discover how it shapes our daily lives.

Highlights:

• The Lord’s Prayer as a foundation for how we pray
• Why prayer is about relationship, not requests
• Submission as yielding to God’s greater power
• Forgiveness as an act of healing, not approval
• Seeing God beyond our fears and anxieties
• How prayer helps us live with generosity, kindness, and unity

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We’re back! After our Best Of summer series, Bishop DeDe returns with a brand-new episode for our fourth season of Speaking of Faith. In this episode: Suspicions and Assumptions, Bishop DeDe reflects on how faith can guide us through a world too often marked by fear and division. She and Adam explore how listening, courage, and intentionality can help us respond with compassion, dignity, and truth—shaping our hearts and minds to better reflect the teachings of Jesus.

Highlights:

• Listening well in order to truly understand others
• Letting our words reflect dignity and respect
• How fear can distort our view of people
• Courage to confront hard truths
• Practical steps for moving beyond suspicion
• Living with intentionality, justice, and mercy

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Next up in our Best Of summer series, we’re revisiting America’s Spiritual Problem— where Bishop DeDe reflects on the deeper issues facing our nation. She explores how opinions and politics can distort our faith, reminding us that the heart of Christianity is love, justice, and dignity for all. From the way we raise children to the meaning of the Eucharist, this conversation challenges us to live as agents of transformation and embody the teachings of Jesus in our everyday lives.

Highlights:

• How opinions and politics can distort our faith
• Why love and justice are central to the Christian calling
• Teaching children dignity through our actions
• The Eucharist as a call to be broken and given for others
• Living as agents of transformation in a divided world

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As part of our Best Of summer series, we’re revisiting one of our most timely and talked-about conversations: Politics in the Pulpit. In this episode, Bishop DeDe and Adam tackle the often-heated intersection of faith and politics, exploring the difference between politics and partisanship, how faith shapes our civic life, and why compassion and humility matter when conversations get polarized. With wisdom and honesty, they remind us that prayer, listening, and love should guide how we engage with one another—even when we disagree.

Highlights:

• Why politics is bigger than parties and government
• How faith shapes our civic responsibilities
• Keeping love, humility, and compassion at the center
• Listening well in a polarized world
• Disagreeing without losing relationships

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