The FāVSForward Podcast: Recent Episodes
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FāVS Editor Tracy Simmons, a critic of Donald Trump, interviews Kiko Delgado, a loyal Trump supporter. Both agree that even though they don't agree on politics, it's important to try and listen to one another to find understanding.
Edie Rice-Sauer is the executive director of Transitions, a non-profit that seeks to end homelessness and poverty for women and children in Spokane. In this episode of FāVS Forward she talks about how she and her staff continue to do their work, even during this pandemic.
Sr. Mary Eucharista, named after the Holy Eucharist, is the program manager at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center. In this episode she talks about how they are working with the city and Catholic Charities to turn the retreat center into a place of quarantine for COVID-19 patients.
We also discussed religious life and the story of St. Corona.
Rev. Jim Murphy is a priest at St. Clare Ecumenical Catholic Church. Before coming a priest in this denomination, he was a hospital chaplain and a deacon in the Roman Catholic Church. In this episode he talks about the theology of the ECC and why he was drawn to it.
Rev. Heather Tadlock of Bethany Presbyterian Church talks about the new things God is doing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. She also talks about the importance of self-care, especially right now.
In this episode of FāVS Forward we talk with Rev. Liv Larson Andrews of Salem Lutheran Church. Is the church the people, or the building? Yes to both, she says. That's the "beautiful tension" referenced as the title of this episode. She talks about how Salem is adapting to worship and service during the pandemic, noting it's a "marathon, not a sprint."
In this episode of FāVS Forward we talk with Rev. Walter Kendricks of Morning Star Baptist Church. Kendricks says it's the best church in Spokane, though he admits he's a little biased. He considers himself an activist pastor and talks about his work in the African American community, both locally and statewide.
In this episode of FāVS Forward, John VanderWalker, Community of Christ Inland West Mission Center president, talks about the history of his faith and the future of it, which right now includes virtual church, camps and reunions.
On this Fourth of July weekend, he also talked about the importance of listening to others stories, as a way to heal divisions across the nation.
In this episode of FāVS Forward, we speak to the director of a social service agency. Neal Schindler, director of Spokane Area Jewish Family Services talks about how this small agency is serving its community and preparing for a hopeful Spokane Jewish Film Fest in a few months.
The Rev. Gen Heywood is past of Veradale United Church of Christ and the founder of Faith Leaders and Leaders of Conscience of Eastern Washington and North Idaho. In this episode of FāVS Forward she talks about how both organizations are gathering virtually, the power of prayer and her passion for interfaith work.
Rev. Roger Hudson of Covenant United Methodist Church says it's time to re-think things in the Christian church, because sometimes, we get stuck in a rut. His congregation is connecting virtually, in the time of COVID-19, but is finding ways to practice creation care even now.
In this episode of FāVS Forward Rev. Chris Snow of North Hill Christian Church talks about church life during COVID-19, noting that his congregation recognizes their responsibility to consider the health of others.
Rev. Melissa Opel of The Spokane Buddhist Temple talks about how congregations from Buddhist Churches of America are coming together during COVID-19 to provide worship and educational resources to those who can't attend church or temple because of stay at home restrictions.
With technology, since the pandemic Rabbi Tamar Malino of Temple Beth Shalom and Congregation Emanu-El congregations in Spokane has presided over Bar and Bat Mitvahs as well as funerals. In this episode of FāVS Forward she talks about how her congregations are coming together in this time.
Joe Wittwer has been pastor of Life Center for 42 years and is passing the baton to his son, Mike. In this episode he talks about what his time in ministry had taught him, and how it's prepared him for the pandemic.
Pastor Miles Rohde of Redemption Spokane talks about how his church is responding biblically to the Coronavirus, and how they're adapting to technology during the pandemic.
Rev. Deb Conklin is a United Methodist pastor in Spokane. During COVID-19, she's found a a variety of ways to reach her community, including blogging and vlogging.
Revs. Scott and Pamela Starbuck of Manito Presbyterian Church discuss how they're staying connected to their congregation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This week Ven. Thubten Chonyi from Sravasti Abbey talks about technology, non-attachment and community.
Rev. Andy CastroLang of Westminster UCC discusses how her church, and her family, is staying connected during COVID-19, especially as Easter approaches.