Miriam is joined by Todd Cooper, who serves as Director of Special Ministries of the Archbishop. Miriam and Todd discuss how the https://archdpdx.org/synod (synodal process) provides a special opportunity to better understand and participate in the mission of evangelization and renewal in the Archdiocese of Portland.  https://blazing-the-trail.captivate.fm/listen (Subscribe to Blazing the Trail) on your favorite podcast platform. Find this show on the free https://materdeiradio.com/hail-mary-media-app/ (Hail Mary Media App), along with a radio live-stream, prayers, news, and more. Discover more about Miriam at https://miriammarston.com/ (MiriamMarston.com). Look through https://materdeiradio.com/category/blazing-the-trail/ (past episodes) or https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=f861df13-50f6-4182-8712-b794ec287dfb (support this podcast). Blazing the Trail is produced at the studios of https://materdeiradio.com/ (Mater Dei Radio) in Portland, Oregon.