The C4SO Podcast: Recent Episodes
Churches for the Sake of Others: C4SO
The C4SO Podcast with Bishop Todd Hunter celebrates the voices and values of The Diocese of Churches For the Sake of Others (C4SO), part of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).
In the final episode of our Practical Ministry series, the Very Rev. Ger Jones of Vintage Church L.A. joins Bishop Todd and Mickey to discuss the challenges of evangelism in a post-Christendom world, where many people view Christianity as harmful and are hesitant to engage in spiritual conversations. Ger emphasizes the importance of showing Jesus' [...]
In the second installment of our "Practical Ministry" series, Bishop Todd welcomes two staff members from Trinity Atlanta, Cher Hains and Addie Norman, to discuss the challenges of recruiting and nurturing volunteers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of service that is inviting and supportive, rather than transactional. Cher and Addie also [...]
Our new series “Practical Ministry” explores how to handle the day-to-day challenges of local church ministry. First up is Kim Polk, Executive Director of Christ Church in Austin, Texas, discussing what it means to manage church staff effectively, fruitfully and ethically. Kim shares the significance of vision and values in leadership, effective communication strategies, and [...]
In this bonus episode of the C4SO Podcast, Bishop Todd asks longtime friend and Canon Theologian Esau McCaulley about his latest efforts in planting a multiethnic Anglican church in Naperville, IL, a suburb of Chicago. All Saints Naperville strives to be a biblically faithful, sacramental, multiethnic community serving Christ and his kingdom through sharing the [...]
In this special bonus episode, Bishop Todd and Mickey interview David and Phaedra Taylor about their latest book Prayers for the Pilgrimage. The Taylors discuss the inspiration behind the book, their creative process, and the significance of collect prayers in their spiritual lives. The conversation also explores the integration of word and image in worship, [...]
To wrap up our series on "Navigating Conflict," we decided to try something new: an episode modeled after an old-timey, call-in radio show. Bishop Todd and Mickey answer listener-submitted questions regarding conflict in a vestry, a personal relationship, a parish during a political cycle and more. The conversation references the great guests we had the [...]
Continuing our "Navigating Conflict" series, Bishop Todd and Mickey have a very practical conversation with the Rev. John Haralson and Drew Billups of Grace Seattle, who recently brought their church out of the PCA into C4SO. John and Drew emphasize the importance of creating a culture that can handle change and maintaining unity throughout the [...]
Bishop Todd Hunter and Mickey Lowe welcome two award-winning authors—Kathy Khang & Matt Mikalatos—to the second episode in our "Navigating Conflict" series. In their recent book Loving Disagreement, Kathy and Matt bring unique insight into how the fruit of the Spirit informs our ability to engage in profound difference and conflict with love. As followers [...]
The C4SO podcast is back with both a brand new series and a old familiar co-host, Mickey Lowe! Kicking off a series entitled, "Navigating Conflict", Bishop Todd and Mickey welcome a dear diocesan friend and C4SO Canon for Racial Diversity and Justice, the Rev. Dr. Jin Cho. In this episode, Jin discusses the importance of [...]
In the final episode of our Pentecost series, Bishop Todd welcomes Jon Odom to discuss the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. Jon shares how his early Pentecostal roots led him to Anglicanism and offers practical advice on staying open to the leading of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. He also points [...]
What happens when two Bishops meet in a podcast studio? A great conversation! Bishop Todd welcomes his good friend Bishop Steve Wood of the Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas for the third installment in our Pentecost series. Biblical and theological applications abound within this practical discussion of the Holy Spirit, specifically what it means for [...]
Bishop Todd and Mickey continue our Pentecost series by examining all things Holy Spirit with theologian Dr. Cherith Fee Nordling. Daughter of the notable pneumatological theologian Gordon Fee, Cherith reflects on her father's life and how he leaned into order, intelligibility and knowledge as a gift of love for the people of God. She traces [...]
Bishop Todd kicks off a new series on the upcoming season of Pentecost with C4SO Rector and former Vineyard pastor Kris McDaniel. Kris draws from his DMin research on the Spirit's animating power, along with his blend of charismatic roots and historic Anglican values, to explore how the work of the Spirit is increasingly vital [...]
Bishop Todd and Mickey wrap up our series on Ordinary Time with new friend and President of Renovaré Ted Harro. Ted challenges us toward a more expansive view of whole-life discipleship, both as individuals and as a community. The conversation also highlights the contributions of Dallas Willard and Richard Foster, offering resources for anyone drawn [...]
As we continue our series on the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, Bishop Todd and Mickey welcome author and priest Winn Collier. This conversation is rich with applicable spiritual takeaways as they discuss how the way of America is not necessarily the way of the Kingdom of God. Winn also shares wisdom and reflections from [...]
Our Ordinary Time series continues with longtime C4SO priest and friend Amanda Goin-Burgess. Bishop Todd and Mickey pick Amanda's brain on all things discipleship, sparking a thought-provoking dialogue surrounding societal elements that could lead to spiritual malformation. Amanda Goin-Burgess is an ordained priest within C4SO and the Pastor of Community Care at Christ Church Anglican [...]
The C4SO Podcast is back and better than ever! Bishop Todd and Mickey kick off the new year with a four-part series on Ordinary Time, beginning with friend of C4SO Jared Patrick Boyd as the first guest. Ordinary Time is a season for growth and maturation, and this conversation with Jared invites us into daily [...]
In this episode, co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd help us transition from Advent to Christmas with the Rev. Dr. Emily McGowin. Sometimes we struggle to see past Christmas' cultural trappings to its timeless beauty, but Emily takes us beyond consumption to explore the "great exchange" of the incarnation. This episode caps off another year of [...]
As part of our ongoing Advent series, Mickey and Bishop Todd invite C4SO priest Austin Becton to talk about how he practically applies the season to a local context. Austin opens up about his journey into a liturgical tradition, as well as the ways he and his parish are engaging the discipline of expectant waiting [...]
Continuing our series on Advent, Mickey and Bishop Todd sit down with longtime C4SO colleague and friend Marty Reardon. Marty speaks with wisdom and candor about his own faith journey, musical aspirations, and what it's like to lead a congregation in worship during this season. He asks us to consider, "What does it mean to [...]
Co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome Kimberly Deckel to discuss how she has experienced the season of Advent both personally and pastorally. Kimberly offers elements of her story that were spiritually formative, and challenges us not to lose sight of grace as we seek to slow down, wait and fully experience this season of hope. [...]
Though today is All Hallows Eve, we already have our sights set on Advent. Co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome Tish Harrison Warren to discuss her latest book, Advent: The Season of Hope (Fullness of Time series). For those new to the liturgical calendar, Tish provides both a theological framework and insights to deepen personal [...]
In this episode, Bishop Todd introduces Mickey to two familiar faces within C4SO—Karen Miller and Jay Fowler. Both seasoned ministers and coaches, Karen and Jay explain the differences between coaching, spiritual direction and counseling, while encouraging C4SO leaders, no matter where they are on the journey, to find a form of consistent soul care to [...]
Newly-elected Suffragan Bishop Brian Wallace joins Mickey and Bishop Todd on the podcast to discuss how things are going in his new role thus far. Brian shares candidly about his experience and encourages C4SO leaders from his deep-seated knowledge of spiritual formation. Note: Bishops Brian and Todd mention "Pray As You Go," a prayer resource [...]
Co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome author and theologian Edgardo Colón-Emeric of Duke University to the podcast, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Edgardo highlights several theological practices within Hispanic cultures—fiesta, family, hospitality and the "holiness of the ordinary"—that the global body of Christ can embrace in their everyday lives. Edgardo Colón-Emeric is dean [...]
As part of C4SO's celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month, co-hosts Bishop Todd and Mickey invite Vania Gomez to share her identity and calling—specifically how she stands in the middle of two cultures and seeks to "embrace the weirdness." Vania challenges us to celebrate cultural differences and create space for conversations on embracing the diversity [...]
In this episode, Bishop Todd is joined by the Rev. Matt Dampier, Associate Rector at Christ Church in Austin, Texas, to talk about the work Matt leads on the streets surrounding the church. Matt discusses what led him to this ministry of actively loving his neighbors, what keeps him going, and some common misperceptions surrounding [...]
On this episode, co-hosts Mickey Lowe and Bishop Todd invite singer-songwriter and worship leader Rachel Wilhelm into a conversation about artistic expression in the local church. Rachel offers deep insights on utilizing liturgy and scripture in worship songwriting and song selection. This one's for all the artists out there—musical or otherwise! Rachel Wilhelm is a [...]
On today's episode of the podcast, Bishop Todd and AJ Sherrill discuss the ins and outs of the writing process, providing a conversation rich with tangible advice and heartfelt encouragement to those who may daydream of trying their hand at writing. You'll also hear a bit of AJ's ministry journey, as well as the true [...]
After an end-of-summer hiatus, the C4SO Podcast is back! September is C4SO’s Child and Youth Protection Month, a time to help our churches safeguard children and youth from any form of misconduct. In this episode, host Mickey Lowe welcomes Ryder Mills of Christ Church Anglican in Overland Park, KS, to discuss best practices for nurturing [...]
On the latest episode of the C4SO podcast, Mickey and Bishop Todd chat with Amy Rozko about the ins and outs of C4SO's ordination process, specifically why she loves coming alongside ordinands on this Path of Discernment to Holy Orders. Amy also reveals a lesser-known fact about herself from her days at Fuller Seminary. Here's [...]
Michael Funderburk of All Saints (Waco, TX) and Matt Brown of Christ the King (Brooklyn, NY) sit down with Mickey Lowe and Bishop Todd to wrap up our series focused on church planting. Each of them share their unique journey into their current context, while also providing wisdom into how one can discern the call [...]
Continuing our series on church planting, Bishop Todd flies solo as host to interview Mickey, along with her husband Travis (Trinity - Tampa, FL) and Kara and Tanner Griffith (Christ Our Life - Raleigh, NC). You'll hear both couples describe the joys and pains of church planting, including what they've learned and how they've been [...]
Mickey and Bishop Todd begin a new series this week focused on church planting. First up is the man, the myth, the legend, the Rev. Dr. Bradley Swope, C4SO's Canon for Church Planting. C4SO began as a church planting movement and continues to prioritize church planting as the best method of making new outposts of [...]
The Rev. Canon Scot McKnight, one of C4SO's Canon Theologians, joins Mickey Lowe and Bishop Todd Hunter on the podcast in very apocalyptic style by discussing his latest book Revelation for the Rest of Us, which beautifully exegetes the often misinterpreted book of Revelation. Scot explores the key message of Revelation, specifically how it calls [...]
The Rev. Jonathan Abraham Kindberg is resident clergy and a mission partner at Church of the Cross Austin, helping the church grow in their cross-cultural and community engagement in Northeast Austin. Jonathan, C4SO's Diaspora Mobilizer, offers inspiration testimony regarding his life and call into ministry throughout this episode. Mickey and Todd also reflect on their [...]
This week, C4SO officially celebrates 10 years! Thanks be to God! Co-host Mickey Lowe discusses elements of the C4SO story with Bishop Todd Hunter, C4SO Ombudsman Kimberley Pfeiler and Jed Roseberry of Restoration Anglican in Dallas. The conversation will take you back to both the formative conversations and first meeting of the diocese before it [...]
C4SO's Scholar in Residence for Arts, Media, and Culture, David Taylor, joins Mickey and Todd on this episode of the podcast to discuss proper Tex-Mex ingredients, Bono, and his latest book, A Body of Praise: Understanding the Role of Our Physical Bodies in Worship. By drawing on the wisdom of the Bible, church history, and [...]
Continuing a dialogue around human sexuality, Mickey and Bishop Todd enthusiastically welcome Pieter Valk on the podcast. Pieter's discussion of a traditional sexual ethic is engaging and enlightening. He intelligibly outlines vocational singleness and shares his contagious passion for helping churches love gay people. Pieter's emphasis on placing his faith in Jesus and submitting his [...]
On this episode of the C4SO podcast, Wesley Hill eloquently discusses various aspects of the church's relationship to human sexuality with longtime friend Bishop Todd and cohost Mickey Lowe. Wesley's personal testimony is powerful, and his life in ministry is full of applicable wisdom to those doing the work of pastoral care today. Also, his [...]
Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome author and minister Sabrina S. Chan of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to discuss everything from the significance of names to learning how to unicycle. Sabrina's history and experience inform a constructive and honest conversation on how race, ethnicity and culture consistently intersect with faith. Sabrina S. Chan, a daughter of immigrants [...]
Mickey and Bishop Todd sit down with none other than British theologian and author Graham Tomlin to discuss international faux pas, the current relationship of the Anglican Communion to the Church of England, and the place of Christian cultural witness. Graham's work on the website Seen & Unseen: Perspectives on Just About Everything will inspire [...]
In this episode, Bishop Todd Hunter and spiritual director / author Alice Fryling discuss the importance of clergy seeking spiritual direction. Alice's words are full of wisdom, inspiration and grace as she shares insights from her latest book, Aging Faithfully: The Holy Invitation of Growing Older. Alice offers practical tips from her own journey of [...]
In this special edition of the C4SO Podcast, Bishop Todd and Mickey sit down with Brian Wallace, C4SO's Suffragan Bishop-Elect, two weeks before his election at our Special Diocesan Convention (April 29). First, Bishop Todd reflects on the discernment process of finding a Suffragan Bishop to work alongside him in the life of the diocese, [...]
The final episode in our Lenten series beautifully captures the various postures and pleasures of Holy Week. Listen as Ashley Mathews, C4SO rector, walks through each day of Holy Week and shares insights as to how she anticipates teaching these truths through an Anglican lens yet contextualized to the local congregation. Her dialogue with Mickey [...]
C4SO clergy and spiritual directors Markene Meyer of Trinity Lakeside and Peter White of The Sabbath Life discuss with Mickey and Bishop Todd how contemplative practices can aid the Lenten journey. Hear what each leader is doing in their respective community, as well as tips for adopting a quieted, still and slow posture into daily life. Rev. [...]
The Rev. Ger Jones joins the podcast to discuss the season of Lent from a low-church perspective. Listen as he shares with Mickey and Bishop Todd how Vintage Church LA is implementing the sacred postures of the season in intuitive, contextualized ways. This entertaining episode combines humor, insights and inspiration for healthy church ministry. Ger is the [...]
Co-hosts Mickey Lowe and Bishop Todd Hunter continue our Lenten series by having a conversation with author, church leader, and ministry coach David Roseberry. This episode is full of wisdom from David's time as the founding rector of Christ Church Plano, and contains specific dialogue as to how he led the congregation through Lent. Additionally, [...]
We continue our Lenten series with longtime friend of C4SO Alan Fadling. In this conversation, Mickey and Bishop Todd discuss with Alan what it actually means to live an unhurried life, alongside practical applications for how to encounter this within the season of Lent. Alan's experience as an author, coach and spiritual director shine brightly [...]
The season of Lent is upon us, and who better to start off our Lenten podcast series than C4SO Canon Theologian Esau McCaulley. In this episode, Esau speaks with Mickey and Bishop Todd about his days as an athlete, his new book (Lent: The Season of Repentance and Renewal), the Anglican tradition, and refreshing ways [...]
Mickey and Bishop Todd are thrilled to have trauma-informed spiritual director Vanessa Sadler on the podcast discussing trauma-informed care, a practice increasingly relevant in pastoral work today. In this episode, Vanessa unpacks a definition of trauma, what trauma-informed care is, and how the Church can contribute as a place of healing for those who have [...]
The ultimate Valentine's Day treat is here—a special episode featuring Bishop Todd and his lovely wife Debbie, led by our new C4SO Podcast co-host Mickey Lowe! Todd and Debbie give us insight into how they met and their journey in ministry over the years, as well as some of their best advice to young couples. [...]
This episode celebrates the launch of C4SO's prison ministry initiative, Hope on the Inside. Led by the Rev. Lisa Durr of Good Shepherd Nashville, along with colleagues Mary Anne Locke and Michelle Bonner, Hope on the Inside seeks to establish, nurture and support spiritual communities inside prisons, creatively caring for residents. When residents are released, [...]
Bishop Todd Hunter dialogues with new friend Ruth Haley Barton about her latest book, Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again. Ruth shares the importance of sabbath and spiritual formation for the Christian leader, as well as practical ways to engage them in your busy life. Ruth's unique voice as [...]
Bishop Todd Hunter sits down with his long-time friend Alan Hirsch to discuss all things missiology. Known for his innovative approach to mission, Alan is widely considered to be a thought-leader and key mission strategist for churches across the western world. This conversation covers insightful topics like the centrality of Jesus in the missional practices [...]
Our diocese counts it a privilege to help each of our churches not only avoid issues of sexual harassment but cultivate a work culture that is safe and healthy for everyone. The C4SO Ombudsman, the Rev. Canon Kimberley Pfeiler, is an integral part of protecting the vulnerable in our midst. Kimberley and Bishop Todd Hunter [...]
Longtime friends Rick Richardson and Bishop Todd Hunter discuss multiple angles of evangelism: where it started, how it has developed, and where it is today. This episode is full of rich historical narratives and present day applications for our efforts in spreading the gospel. Rick is Professor of Evangelism and Leadership at Wheaton College and [...]
We kick off the new year with a brand-new episode featuring a conversation between the Rev. Teesha Hadra and host Bishop Todd Hunter! Listening to these two talk shop about the ins and outs of a homily is an absolute delight—not to mention multiple practical applications related to the methodology of preaching. The Rev. Teesha [...]
In the final episode of our Advent series, Bishop Todd and Kris McDaniel of Trinity Anglican in Atlanta lean into the more practical applications of spiritual formation, specifically how the story of God invites us to action, fully engaging the coming, life and person of Jesus into the rhythm of our days. This episode challenges [...]
In our next-to-last episode of the series "Advent: A Storied Season", Bishop Todd Hunter taps into the ever intuitive and inspiring mind of Tish Harrison Warren. Throughout this discussion, Tish and Todd keep appropriately keep coming back to the concept of waiting, specifically how greater spiritual formation leads to increased hope and anticipation. Tish Harrison [...]
Bishop Todd Hunter continues a discussion within the current series, "Advent: A Storied Season", with long-time friend and C4SO rector Patrick Wildman. Patrick and Todd dive into scripture specifically, discussing various angles of exegesis and faithful preaching during the season of Advent. For those who don't know Patrick, he would best describe himself this way: [...]
Bishop Todd continues our five-part series on Advent, "A Storied Season," by chatting with Aaron Buttery, C4SO's NextGen Leader. With a contagious passion for student leadership, Aaron makes the case that the season of Advent contains a uniquely relevant message for young people, as it invites them to take part in the bigger story of [...]
Bishop Todd Hunter kicks off his tenure as host of the C4SO Podcast with a series of five episodes regarding the season of Advent. This episode highlights the thoughts of his dear friend Esau McCaulley, one of C4SO's canon theologians. Esau McCaulley, PhD is an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, [...]
C4SO's Diaspora Network seeks to encourage and mobilize immigrant churches and leaders by bringing together immigrant and diaspora communities across North America for resourcing, fellowship and mission. Today we talk with three guests about the Diaspora Network: Dr. Samuel Obi, interim leader in charge of Igbo Anglican Church in San Jose, as well as a [...]
September is Child and Youth Protection Month at C4SO. During this month, we focus on helping our churches safeguard the physical, emotional and spiritual health of the most vulnerable in our care—our children. As Bishop Todd says, "Caring for our children is a sacred trust." Sadly, even in the Church, the vulnerable continue to be [...]
Today we talk with C4SO church planters Tanner and Kara Griffith, who were both ordained as transitional deacons in July 2022, and are planting a new C4SO church in Raleigh, NC. To learn more, check out our Church Planter Spotlight article on the Griffiths. Announcements and Links: Our Cycle of Prayer Spotlight ministry this week [...]
Our guest is spiritual director, life coach, and author Gem Fadling, who attends Holy Trinity, a C4SO church in Costa Mesa, CA. We talked about how noticing and working with our thoughts can contribute to our spiritual formation. This is the theme of her forthcoming book Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our [...]
We talk with two C4SO clergy about their experience of stepping into new roles in new churches. The Rev. Teesha Hadra recently was installed as Rector at Church of the Resurrection in Los Angeles, California, and the Rev. Jon Ziegler was recently installed as the Rector at Trinity Northside in Atlanta, GA. We talk about [...]
Bishop Todd is back from sabbatical and back on the podcast, sharing some observations and learnings from his sabbatical, and starts to sketch what's next for C4SO. Announcements and Links: Our Cycle of Prayer Spotlight ministry this week is St. Luke Medical District, led by the Rev. James Madden.
C4SO's new Media Architect is Min Soo Choi, and we talk with him on today's podcast about a bit of his history, how he got connected to C4SO, why he is passionate about visual storytelling, and what he is working on as the diocese's Media Architect. Min grew up in Ohio and went to Ohio [...]
In 2022, our mission field has changed—and will continue to change with the realities of COVID, politics, sexual and gender concerns, and social justice issues. But even in our crazy world, the basic principles of kingdom mission stand unchanged. We ask C4SO churches and leaders how they are returning to these fundamentals in 2022—exegeting their [...]
We talked with the Rev. Erin Moniz, who recently transferred into C4SO in conjunction with a new job as a chaplain at Baylor University. We talked with her about her work with young people, her podcast on gender theology, and her role as a conciliator. The Rev. Erin Moniz is an Associate Chaplain and the [...]
In 2022, our mission field has changed—and will continue to change with the realities of COVID, politics, sexual and gender concerns, and social justice issues. But even in our crazy world, the basic principles of kingdom mission stand unchanged. We ask C4SO churches and leaders how they are returning to these fundamentals in 2022—exegeting their [...]
The Rev. Matthew Aughtry "quasi-accidentally" planted All Saints Waco with C4SO, and plans to continue being a part of the church, but won't be pastoring the church long-term (All Saints is currently looking for a new rector). We talk with Matthew about his sense of calling and vocation, the different skill sets required for planting [...]
The Rev. Andy Pelander planted All Souls in the very secular context of Seattle in 2009, and only recently brought the church into Anglicanism and C4SO. We talk about the opportunities and challenges of planting in a significantly secular context, the process of discerning and bringing All Souls into C4SO, and what he is hoping [...]
As C4SO's Global Consultant, Manik Corea helps us understand how the local church participate in global mission. We talked about some of the learnings from the mission survey sent to C4SO rectors last year, what we're missing when we don't engage with what God is doing globally, and various opportunities for local churches to partner [...]
We finish our series on Faith and Vocation with a conversation with Phaedra Taylor on the challenges of living out her vocation as an artist and mother, and the similar kind of work required to thrive in both roles. Phaedra grew up in Scotland and was transplanted at thirteen to Dallas, Texas. She completed her [...]
We continue our series on Faith and Vocation with a conversation about how calling and vocation get worked out in the private business sector. We talked with Eric Stumberg, a parishoner and Deacon at Christ Church Austin, as well as a entrepreneur and business owner. We discussed the difference between business as an inherent good [...]
We continue our series on Faith and Vocation with a conversation about how vocation is formed through faith (rather than "discovered"). We talk with Christ Church members Leslie Bley, a Licensed Professional Counselor by trade, and Eric Chin, a software engineering team leader, about their experience in the Fuller Formation program, and what they've discovered [...]
We continue our series on Faith and Vocation with a conversation about vocation and the arts, with Katie Fox, the Arts Ministry Leader at Christ Church Austin. We talked about the faith and art ministry at Christ Church, as well as how one's sense of vocation can be shaped by the integration of faith and [...]
We continue our series on Faith and Vocation with a conversation with the Rev. Bill Walker about how to think about vocation as a Christian. We cover some common misconceptions and pitfalls, the roots of Christian vocation in Scripture and tradition, and practical ways to help Christians discern their vocation. Announcements and Links: Check out [...]
Today we start a new series on Faith and Vocation. As God’s image bearers, we were put on the earth to love God and creation – including and especially other people – and to be loved by God in community with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Each one of us is called to join [...]
In 2022, our mission field has changed—and will continue to change with the realities of COVID, politics, sexual and gender concerns, and social justice issues. But even in our crazy world, the basic principles of kingdom mission stand unchanged. We ask C4SO churches and leaders how they are returning to these fundamentals in 2022—exegeting their [...]
Our "Healing Lent" series finishes today with an episode on the resurrection of Jesus (a few days early) and how to move into Eastertide with a sense of resiliency and joy, even while we continue to grapple with the losses and grief of the pandemic. Our guest today is the Rev. Teesha Hadra, the (still [...]
A Healing Lent continues on the podcast with a conversation with the Rev. Jordan Senner, rector of Holy Trinity in Costa Mesa. We talked about the toll the Covid-19 pandemic has taken, and the ways we are seeking nourishment and healing this Lent. Announcements and Links: Each of the six Sundays in Lent, we are [...]
In 2022, our mission field has changed—and will continue to change with the realities of COVID, politics, sexual and gender concerns, and social justice issues. But even in our crazy world, the basic principles of kingdom mission stand unchanged. We ask C4SO churches and leaders how they are returning to these fundamentals in 2022—exegeting their [...]
A Healing Lent continues on the podcast with a conversation with the Revs. Matt Tebbe and Spencer Ruark, co-rectors (along with C4SO Podcast host Ben Sternke) of The Table in Indianapolis. We talked about the toll the Covid-19 pandemic has taken, and the ways we are seeking nourishment and healing this Lent. Announcements and Links: [...]
C4SO's focus during Lent this year is called A Healing Lent: Practices for Post-Traumatic Growth Through a Pandemic. We will be examining the effect of Covid on our lives, talking with guests about how the pandemic has impacted their lives, leadership, families, and faith communities over these last two years, with the hope of coming into [...]
Last year, Bishop Todd appointed the Rev. Kimberly Deckel as the Bishop’s Liaison for Women in Leadership, and Kimberly asked the Rev. Amanda Holm Rosengren to serve on her team. We talk to Kimberly and Amanda about their new roles and the supportive spaces they hope to create for C4SO’s clergywomen. Check out the story [...]
Scholar and writer Greg Thompson joins us to talk about the sacred work of storytelling, and how sharing the story of the Underground Railroad can promote racial healing and justice. Greg Thompson is a scholar, artist, writer, and producer whose work focuses on race and equity. He currently serves as Executive Director of Voices Underground, [...]
Our Black History Month focus continues with the Very Rev. Leon "Mac" McKenzie discussing what the church can learn from Malcolm X, and why it's important for us as Christians to listen to those outside our faith traditions, and outside our faith. Leon McKenzie is the Pastor of Preaching and Teaching at Redeemer Community Church [...]
We talked with artist Steve Prince, the artist we are celebrating during Black History Month, asking him about what got him started in art, how his artistic process works now, why he does what he does, and his experience as a Black artist. Steve is a mixed media artist, master printmaker, lecturer, educator, and art [...]
In 2022, our mission field has changed—and will continue to change with the realities of COVID, politics, sexual and gender concerns, and social justice issues. But even in our crazy world, the basic principles of kingdom mission stand unchanged. We ask C4SO churches and leaders how they are returning to these fundamentals in 2022—exegeting their [...]
In 2022, our mission field has changed—and will continue to change with the realities of COVID, politics, sexual and gender concerns, and social justice issues. But even in our crazy world, the basic principles of kingdom mission stand unchanged. We ask C4SO churches and leaders how they are returning to these fundamentals in 2022—exegeting their [...]
We kick off 2022 with a word of encouragement for the diocese from Bishop Todd, focusing on faithful, contextual mission in the midst of relentless cultural shifts, and ending with a blessing spoken over our churches. Announcements and Links: Our Cycle of Prayer Spotlight ministry this week is Trinity Northside in Atlanta, GA, led by [...]
We continue our series on Melodies of Hope: Hymns From Advent and Christmastide. Each year, our churches sing a familiar rotation of Advent and Christmas hymns, often without knowing their meaning and context. To provide a fresh take on the Christmas carol canon, we've enlisted eight worship leaders, songwriters and thinkers from around C4SO to [...]
We continue our series on Melodies of Hope: Hymns From Advent and Christmastide. Each year, our churches sing a familiar rotation of Advent and Christmas hymns, often without knowing their meaning and context. To provide a fresh take on the Christmas carol canon, we've enlisted eight worship leaders, songwriters and thinkers from around C4SO to [...]
We continue our series on Melodies of Hope: Hymns From Advent and Christmastide. Each year, our churches sing a familiar rotation of Advent and Christmas hymns, often without knowing their meaning and context. To provide a fresh take on the Christmas carol canon, we've enlisted eight worship leaders, songwriters and thinkers from around C4SO to [...]
This is a BONUS episode in our series on Melodies of Hope: Hymns From Advent and Christmastide. We've been talking about favorite old hymns for the season, but we also have worship leaders and pastors writing new music for Advent, Christmas, and beyond, and we wanted to highlight a song that emerged last year at [...]
We continue our series on Melodies of Hope: Hymns From Advent and Christmastide. Each year, our churches sing a familiar rotation of Advent and Christmas hymns, often without knowing their meaning and context. To provide a fresh take on the Christmas carol canon, we've enlisted eight worship leaders, songwriters and thinkers from around C4SO to [...]
We continue our series on Melodies of Hope: Hymns From Advent and Christmastide. Each year, our churches sing a familiar rotation of Advent and Christmas hymns, often without knowing their meaning and context. To provide a fresh take on the Christmas carol canon, we've enlisted eight worship leaders, songwriters and thinkers from around C4SO to [...]
We continue our series on Melodies of Hope: Hymns From Advent and Christmastide. Each year, our churches sing a familiar rotation of Advent and Christmas hymns, often without knowing their meaning and context. To provide a fresh take on the Christmas carol canon, we've enlisted eight worship leaders, songwriters and thinkers from around C4SO to [...]
We continue our series on Melodies of Hope: Hymns From Advent and Christmastide. Each year, our churches sing a familiar rotation of Advent and Christmas hymns, often without knowing their meaning and context. To provide a fresh take on the Christmas carol canon, we've enlisted eight worship leaders, songwriters and thinkers from around C4SO to [...]
We start a new series today called Melodies of Hope: Hymns From Advent and Christmastide. Each year, our churches sing a familiar rotation of Advent and Christmas hymns, often without knowing their meaning and context. To provide a fresh take on the Christmas carol canon, we've enlisted eight worship leaders, songwriters and thinkers from around [...]
In this final episode of our mini-series on church planting in C4SO, we discuss something that often happens in church planting, but isn't talked about a lot: when church planting doesn't work out, and the church needs to close its doors. Our guests are the Rev. Kimberly Deckel and Rev. Andrew Stravitz, who were planting [...]
We are hosting a mini-series on church planting in C4SO. Often church planting is a young person's game, but in this episode, we discuss what it's like to plant a church when you're not so young anymore! Our guests are the Rev. Billy Steen, planting All Souls South Placer in Rocklin, California, and the Rev. [...]
We are hosting a mini-series on church planting in C4SO. In this episode, we discuss what it's like to start gathering publicly for worship. Our guests are the Rev. Sandy Richter, who is planting Christ our Peace in Oak Park, Illinois, and the Rev. Austin Becton, who is planting Good Shepherd Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee. [...]
We are hosting a mini-series on church planting in C4SO. In this episode, we discuss the realities of the "pre-launch" phase of church planting, before any kind of public gathering. Our guests are the Travis Lowe, planting Trinity Anglican Church with his wife Mickey in Tampa, Florida, and James and Happy Madden, planting St. Luke [...]
We are hosting a mini-series on church planting in C4SO. In this first episode, we talk with Bishop Todd about his vision for church planting in the diocese. Then we chat with the Rev. Brad Swope, C4SO's Director of Church Planting, about the practicalities of planting in C4SO, and two exciting new initiatives: a church [...]
We finish our series on The Gifts of Anglicanism for the Body of Christ, focusing on the deep expression of social justice in the Anglican tradition, and why it's vital to hold together the concerns of both spiritual formation and social justice. Our guest is the Rev. Bill Haley, Anglican priest and Executive Director of [...]
We continue our series on The Gifts of Anglicanism for the Body of Christ, focusing on the church calendar and how it can be a source of vitality, community, and spiritual formation in our lives. Our guest is the Rev. Dr. W. David O. Taylor, C4SO's Scholar-in-Residence for Arts, Media, and Culture. David brought some [...]
We continue our series on The Gifts of Anglicanism for the Body of Christ, focusing on bishops, their role and function in the church, and some of the pitfalls of having bishops, and how to avoid them so we can receive the blessing and benefit of the episcopacy. Our guest is the Rt. Rev. Steve [...]
We continue our series on The Gifts of Anglicanism for the Body of Christ, focusing on the treasures of the church fathers and mothers, and the relevance these early pastors and theologians have for us today. Our guest is the Rev. Dr. Jonathan Bailes, who is the Cathedral Theologian at Christ Church in Plano, Texas. [...]
We continue our series on The Gifts of Anglicanism for the Body of Christ, focusing on the Book of Common Prayer. Our guest is the Rev. Dr. Winfield Bevins, Director for the Asbury Church Planting Initiative and Canon for Church Planting for the Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas. You can connect with Winfield on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, [...]
We continue our series on The Gifts of Anglicanism for the Body of Christ, focusing on the ways that liturgy forms us as God's people. Our guest is the Rev. Jay Greener, Rector of Church of the Redeemer in Highwood, Illinois. Over the past few decades, many of us have found ourselves "on the Canterbury [...]
We're starting a new series today called The Gifts of Anglicanism for the Body of Christ. Over the past few decades, many of us have found ourselves "on the Canterbury trail," drawn by the Spirit to the treasures of the Great Tradition of the Church. At the same time, we want to steward these riches [...]
We're talking about COVID again: the new Delta Variant, cases rising in all 50 states, controversies about vaccinations and face masks. The Rev. Amanda Rosengren and the Rev. Shawn McCain join Bishop Todd and host the Rev. Ben Sternke for a conversation about how the Church can respond to these challenging developments in our culture, [...]
We are back after a brief summer hiatus! Bishop Todd shares about what he's been reading and learning this summer, as well as a "back to school" word of encouragement for the diocese. Announcements and Links: Collect Prayers for Back to School, from W. David O. Taylor, our Scholar in Residence for Arts, Media, and [...]
We finish our series on Reimagining Church for a Post-COVID World with a final recap and reflection on the entire series with Bishop Todd, along with a pastoral word of encouragement for all C4SO churches seeking to practice faithful ministry in these times. We'll also be taking the next few weeks off from the podcast [...]
We continue our series on Reimagining Church for a Post-COVID World. Even established churches are in a kind of "start-up" mode again as we seek to reimagine our ministries for the uncertainties of a post-pandemic world. Each week we'll host a round table discussion with C4SO leaders from a variety of geographic and church contexts [...]
We continue our series on Reimagining Church for a Post-COVID World. Even established churches are in a kind of "start-up" mode again as we seek to reimagine our ministries for the uncertainties of a post-pandemic world. Each week we'll host a round table discussion with C4SO leaders from a variety of geographic and church contexts [...]
We continue our series on Reimagining Church for a Post-COVID World. Even established churches are in a kind of "start-up" mode again as we seek to reimagine our ministries for the uncertainties of a post-pandemic world. Each week we'll host a round table discussion with C4SO leaders from a variety of geographic and church contexts [...]
We continue our series on Reimagining Church for a Post-COVID World. Even established churches are in a kind of "start-up" mode again as we seek to reimagine our ministries for the uncertainties of a post-pandemic world. Each week we'll host a round table discussion with C4SO leaders from a variety of geographic and church contexts [...]
We continue our series on Reimagining Church for a Post-COVID World. Even established churches are in a kind of "start-up" mode again as we seek to reimagine our ministries for the uncertainties of a post-pandemic world. Each week we'll host a round table discussion with C4SO leaders from a variety of geographic and church contexts [...]
We start a new series today on Reimagining Church for a Post-COVID World. Even established churches are in a kind of "start-up" mode again as we seek to reimagine our ministries for the uncertainties of a post-pandemic world. Each week we'll host a round table discussion with C4SO leaders from a variety of geographic and [...]
How can we learn to be honest about our doubt and despair during dark times while also holding on to hope? Rev. Tish Harrison Warren joins us to share what she has learned about trusting God in the dark, the topic of her new book Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch [...]
The collects of the church reveal an ancient, biblical pattern of prayer that can revitalize our personal and corporate prayer lives. Scot McKnight joins us to talk about his book To You All Hearts Are Open: Revitalizing the Church's Pattern of Asking God, where he discusses how the church can rediscover this rich pattern of [...]
The Covid-19 pandemic has created significant mental and emotional health challenges for young people. To talk about how the church can respond, we talked with the Rev. Canon Dr. Jessica Jones and Rev. Aaron Buttery, who both work with the ACNA's Next Generation Leadership Initiative. Additional resources: Check out Next Generation Leadership Initiative to find [...]
JR and Amy Rozko are in C4SO, but they pastor a non-Anglican church (First Church of the Resurrection in Canton, OH). They join us to talk about the vision behind this unique arrangement, the practicalities of how it works day-to-day, and some of the mission God has called them to in Canton. Announcements / links: [...]
A word of Easter encouragement and hope from Bishop Todd for the diocese focused on staying attentive to what God is doing in the midst of chaos, confusion, and exhaustion. Links from this episode: To find our Lent and Advent series, visit our main podcast page and scroll back through the archives.Our Cycle of Prayer [...]
A conversation about our virtual Stations of the Cross, featuring artist Laura James (who provided the paintings), and Rev. Dr. W. David O. Taylor, who wrote the liturgy. The “Stations of the Cross” grew out of an ancient liturgy and describe 14 stops along the way to Golgotha. These stops follow Jesus from the moment [...]
A conversation with Bishop Todd Hunter on the conclusion of Soong-Chan Rah's book Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times, our C4SO Reads book for Lent. Todd talks about the pandemic moving him from a cognitive acknowledgment that "the full range of human emotion is expressed in the Psalms" to an embodied, emotional [...]
A conversation with the Rev. Jin Cho on the fourth section of Soong-Chan Rah's book Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times. We discuss the importance of persisting in lament, and why that's so difficult for most of us. Links from this episode: Watch Jin's video reflection from Lamentations 4Find out more about [...]
A conversation with the Very Rev. Drew Henley on the third section of Soong-Chan Rah's book Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times. We discuss how our repentance and lament must be both personal and corporate, and some of the resources of our Anglican heritage that can help us do so. Links from [...]
A conversation with the Rev. Sandy Richter on the second section of Soong-Chan Rah's book Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times. We discuss how privilege and exceptionalism show up in the American church, and how they prevent us from doing the essential work of lament that opens space for empathy, mutuality, and [...]
A conversation with the Rev. Teesha Hadra on all the ways we avoid lament, and how to allow ourselves to practice this vital action for the healing of our souls and our world. Part 1 of our series reflecting on Soong-Chan Rah's book Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times. Links from this [...]
A conversation with the Rev. Danny Bryant of St. Mary of Bethany Parish in Nashville, Tennessee, about their Equitable Healing Reparations Initiative, which is seeking to pay student debt for Black therapists as an act of repentance and reparation for the church's complicity in racism. Links from this episode: Find our more about C4SO is [...]
We continue our Leaders Unplugged mini-series by talking with the Very Rev. Dr. Kris McDaniel, C4SO's Canon for Church Development, and the Rev. Dr. Brad Swope, C4SO's Director of Church Planting. We discuss why C4SO focuses on planting churches, as well as how we seek to do so: not as "franchises" but as contextualized Anglican [...]
We continue our Leaders Unplugged mini-series by talking with the Rev. Trish Nelson, C4SO's Canon for Ordinations. We discuss what Anglican ordination is, how it relates to the priesthood of all believers and the ministry life of the whole church, and how it works in C4SO. Trish was also declared a one-woman super spreader event [...]
We start a new series today called Leaders Unplugged, where we will hear from leaders in our diocese about their role in C4SO. We hope it gives everyone a sense of the diverse life of our nationwide diocese. Today we talk with the Very Revs. Leon McKenzie and Drew Henley about their relationship as co-pastors of [...]
We kick off 2021 with a conversation about the recent manifestation of Christian nationalism we saw in the Capitol attack on Epiphany. Bishop Todd shares on how to notice the idolatry of Christian nationalism in the church, and resist it in the way of Jesus. Links from this episode: Download Bishop Todd's "Current Issues Facing [...]
As a final tag to our Advent Hope in Harsh Times series, Bishop Todd brings a Christmas message to C4SO, encouraging us to face the harsh realities of 2020, and also tend to the larger reality of the kingdom of God by worshiping Christ, the newborn King this Christmas. O come, let us adore him! [...]
We finish our series Advent Hope in Harsh Times this week by talking with Christine Warner, Executive Director of the Matthew 25 Initiative, an Anglican community of biblical justice and mercy contending for shalom on the earth. Christine shares her story of getting hit by a truck two and a half years ago, almost losing [...]
We continue our series Advent Hope in Harsh Times this week by talking with another of our Canon Theologians, Rev. Dr. Dennis Okholm, professor of theology at Azusa Pacific University. Dennis shares some of the themes of a book he's writing inspired by a Stanley Hauerwas comment that "hope must be schooled by patience." Dennis [...]
We continue our series Advent Hope in Harsh Times this week by talking with Rev. Jon Odom, lead pastor at Cornerstone Church in Tulsa. Jon shares about the struggle to find hope in the midst of two tragic deaths they recently walked through: losing a baby and the murder of a beloved couple in their [...]
We continue our series Advent Hope in Harsh Times this week by talking with Rev. Kimberly Deckel, associate pastor (and soon-to-be co-pastor!) at All Souls Phoenix. Kimberly shares her story of grief and loss in 2020, which includes the death of her father, launching their church the week before the pandemic started, and the complexities [...]
We continue our series Advent Hope in Harsh Times this week by talking with Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley, one of our Canon Theologians and an Assistant Professor at Wheaton College, about what the Black church tradition can teach us about holding on to hope in harsh times. This is the theme of his book Reading [...]
We begin a new series today called Advent Hope in Harsh Times, talking with clergy and theologians about the themes of Advent and their relevance to our current cultural moment. In this inaugural episode we talk with Rev. Dr. Emily McGowin, one of our Canon Theologians and an Assistant Professor at Wheaton College, about the [...]
In the wake of the most contentious election of our lifetimes, David Taylor, C4SO's Scholar in Residence for Arts, Media, and Culture helps us understand how to bless our enemies (as Jesus commanded) while also allowing ourselves to feel our pain and grief (as the "curse" Psalms teach us). David and his wife Phaedra also [...]
We finish our inaugural series on the vision and values of C4SO with Bishop Todd reflecting on Sacrament as one of our five core values, unpacking the embodied assurance of God's presence in the sacraments, the connection between Eucharist and mission, and some advice for those weary of the ways the pandemic has limited our [...]
We continue our inaugural series on the vision and values of C4SO with Bishop Todd unpacking Mission as one of our five core values. We reflect on the relationship between the church and the mission of God, as well as Thomas Cranmer's introduction to The Book of Common Prayer, 1549, where he encouraged future changes [...]
We continue our inaugural series on the vision and values of C4SO with Bishop Todd unpacking Formation as one of our five core values. To be a disciple of Jesus is to undergo a process being formed as people who can live in God's kingdom. We talk about how formation is a partnership between God [...]
We continue our inaugural series on the vision and values of C4SO with Bishop Todd expanding on why we name "Spirit" as one of our core values. To be a disciple of Jesus is to rely on the power of the Spirit, because he calls us into ministry that cannot be accomplished in human strength [...]
We continue our inaugural series on the vision and values of C4SO in this episode, where Bishop Todd expands on what we mean by naming "Kingdom" as one of C4SO's core values. Jesus' Gospel of the Kingdom is the only explanatory system that can carry both the entire purposes of God and the full needs [...]
In this episode, Bishop Todd talks about the mission of C4SO: to establish beachheads of Jesus' person, word, and power in the midst of a struggling humanity, to cultivate a family of churches that lives into God’s intention for the Church by finding our core identity as ambassadors who create outposts of the rule and [...]
Bishop Todd continues his story from last week, focusing on how he was initially attracted to the winsome posture of the Anglican leaders he knew, and eventually found himself called into Anglicanism. He also shares the story of the beginnings of C4SO as a West Coast Anglican church planting movement, and his lifelong fascination with [...]
Welcome to the C4SO podcast! In this inaugural episode Bishop Todd shares his story of coming to faith in the Jesus Movement, where he learned to value Scripture and evangelism, then leading in the Vineyard Movement, where he learned to value the kingdom and power and work of the Holy Spirit, then learning the rhythms [...]