In this episode, Wesley, Ryan, and Bishop Andy Doyle explore the legacy of St. Nicholas, the role of social media in modern ministry, and the integration of technology, particularly AI, in the church. They discuss the future of the church, emphasizing the importance of missional communities and how churches can adapt to societal changes.

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Pre-order Bishop Doyle’s forthcoming book, “Unabashed Faith: Resisting Anti-Spiritual Influences in the Modern World” (coming June 2025). Bookshop, Amazon, and other major book retailers.

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This week, Wesley and Ryan host a live show for St. Martin's Theology for Life Class. They are leading a four-part series entitled "Come, Lord Jesus: The Meaning of Advent" during the four Sundays of Advent from 10:15-11:00am in Bagby Parish Hall.

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For more information, see https://www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/adult_christian_educ/come-lord-jesus-the-meaning-of-advent/  

Advent Resources: https://www.wesleyarning.com/post/cultivating-advent-traditions 

Slides from our class: PDF version

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Welcome to the Wayside Podcast, where spirituality meets everyday life. Tune in for enlightening sermons that speak to the heart and encourage you to discover the sacred in the ordinary. In today's sermon episode, listen to Rev. Gregory Cross
 
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In this episode of The Wayside Podcast, Wesley and Ryan rejoins Reverend Tori Gilliland to talk about the intersection of artificial intelligence and faith. They explore the implications of AI in Christianity, particularly its limitations in understanding and conveying the essence of faith and God.

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Full NotebookLM episode:
https://bit.ly/aiproper28 

Lectionary Readings Tori uploaded to NotebookLM:
https://lectionarypage.net/YearB_RCL/Pentecost/BProp28_RCL.html  

Learn more about NotebookLM at https://notebooklm.google/ 

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Welcome to the Wayside Podcast, where spirituality meets everyday life. Tune in for enlightening sermons that speak to the heart and encourage you to discover the sacred in the ordinary. In today's sermon episode, listen to Bishop Kathryn Ryan.
 
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In this episode, Ryan and Wesley explore the significance of storytelling in shaping identity and community, particularly in the context of modern society's crisis of meaning. They discuss how narratives influence our understanding of self and the world, the role of the church in fostering community, and the importance of shared stories across generations.

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“The Meaning Crisis: Why we're all religious deep down”
The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God. Listen on Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/id1713150343?i=1000637556515

Join Ryan and Wesley for their Advent series on Sundays beginning December 1st. More info:
https://www.stmartinsepiscopal.org/event/theology-for-life-7-2023-10-01/2024-12-01/.

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Welcome to the Wayside Podcast, where spirituality meets everyday life. Tune in for enlightening sermons that speak to the heart and encourage you to discover the sacred in the ordinary. In today's sermon episode, listen to Rev. Wesley Arning.
 
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In this episode, Ryan and Wesley meet with St. Martin's Children's Ministry leaders Ashley Monachelli and Ursella Rylander to talk about the importance of storytelling in faith and community. They explore the role of parents in sharing stories, the significance of creating a nurturing environment for children, and the impact of storytelling on personal experiences and community engagement.

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Welcome to the Wayside Podcast, where spirituality meets everyday life. Tune in for enlightening sermons that speak to the heart and encourage you to discover the sacred in the ordinary. In today's sermon episode, listen to Rev. Martin Bastian.
 
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In this episode, Wesley and Ryan speak with Cyndi Parker to explore the significance of the Book of Deuteronomy. They discuss its structure, themes of memory and covenant, and how it reimagines law and justice in a communal context. The conversation also touches on the relevance of Deuteronomy today, its connection to Jesus, and the broader vision of the Kingdom of God.

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Cyndi’s website: https://www.narrativeofplace.com/

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