Episcopal Priest Explains

24/07/2023

New episode today! This conversation was recorded many months ago, but the start of the interview is finally available to hear about Multicultural ministries with the Rev. Dr. Joe Thompson.

In this episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Dr. Joseph Thompson, Assistant Professor of Race and Ethnicity Studies and Associate Dean of Multicultural Ministries at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. We discuss what...

13/07/2023

New episode went live yesterday! As part of a new series: “Streets of Galilee,” check out my informal chat with Dean Katie Hargis at the Episcopal Youth Event last week in College Park, MD.

In this episode of Episcopal Priest explains, Dean Katie Hargis from St. Mark’s Pro-Cathedral in Nebraska and I sat down on the last night of EYE 2023 to chat about the event. This is the first episode exploring a less formal format, which will be...

10/01/2023

Season 2 Episode 2 is up today! Check out the end of my discussion with Dean Ian Markham of VTS.

In Season 2 Episode 2 of Episcopal Priest Explains, I conclude my conversation with with Dean Ian Markham, Dean and President at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. We discuss life, seminary, and leadership ministry at residential sem...

03/01/2023

Took a little longer today, but, as promised, the first episode of a new season just went live! If you listen via an app, it should be available shortly if it isn't already. You can also click the link below!

In the season two opener of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Dean Ian Markham, Dean and President at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. We discuss life, seminary, and leadership ministry at residential seminary in the Episc...

01/01/2023

Shh, don’t tell…with a new year comes the new season of Episcopal Priest Explains! The first episode of the new season will release on Monday, January 2, 2023, and features Dean Ian Markham of Virginia Theological Seminary.

Be sure to come back for the link or set your favorite listening app to follow so you’re notified when it drops.

16/05/2022

Hey, y’all! I was just asked about season 2, and thought I would share my answer with all of you.

Yes, there will be a season 2 and it is currently in pre-production. I have recently transitioned to a new parish, and have needed the time to settle. I am now working to schedule interviews and get my equipment set back up.

I hope you’ll all check it out when it comes, with plans for that to be in June.

23/11/2021

Hey, y’all! The season 1 finale is up today, concluding a conversation with Keleawe Hee in Hawaii about the Episcopal church and ministry as a Native Hawaiian. Check it out!

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I continue my conversation with Father Keleawe Hee, Rector at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in the Palolo Valley of Honolulu. We discuss life, history, and ministry as a Native Hawaiian in the ...

16/11/2021

After some technical delays, the new episode is here in time to mark the birthday of King David Kalākaua of Hawaii! Join me as I chat with Fr. Keleawe Hee at his parish on Oahu.

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Father Keleawe Hee, Rector at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in the Palolo Valley of Honolulu. We discuss life, history, and ministry as a Native Hawaiian in the Episcopal Church...

01/11/2021

Monday means a new episode of Episcopal Priest Explains! Check out the conclusion of my time with Jane Tan Creti as we discuss iconography at bit.ly/EpiscopalPriestExplains114

In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I conclude my conversation with Jane Tan Creti, iconographer and teacher. We discuss life, history, and the work of writing icons for prayer. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in a...

28/10/2021

Sat down the other day to discuss Hawai’i and ministry in the Episcopal Church as a Native Hawaiian the other day with Fr. Keleawe Hee. Episodes will release on November 8 and November 15.

25/10/2021

In my latest episode, I discuss Christian iconography with Jane Tan Creti. Check it out!

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Jane Tan Creti, iconographer and teacher. We discuss life, history, and the work of writing icons for prayer. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopa...

19/10/2021

Latest episode is up at Episcopal Priest Explains! I finish up my conversation with Trevor Floyd this week. Next two weeks are on iconography! Check out the latest at the link below or on your favorite podcast app.

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I continue my conversation with Trevor Floyd of Trevor Floyd and Company liturgical supplies. We discuss life, history, and the ministry of providing vestments and other liturgical supplies to wo...

11/10/2021

Mid-season break is complete and the new episode of up!! Join as I chat vestments and worship items with Trevor Floyd of Trevor Floyd and Company! Next week, when the conclusion is live, I’ll be sharing some of his work, too!

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Trevor Floyd of Trevor Floyd and Company liturgical supplies. We discuss life, history, and the ministry of providing vestments and other liturgical supplies to worshipping commun...

10/10/2021

What happens when sleep just won’t come? The next episode of Episcopal Priest Explains gets edited and uploaded! It’ll be live tomorrow, Monday, and it’s a conversation on vestments with Trevor Floyd.

12/09/2021

I was just asked by a listener for the Discord link and I realized this was the first person. I’ll do a permanent post, but really don’t want this person to be alone, so join at https://discord.gg/cgEZxDXh for direct conversations. The hope here is that we’ll be able to grow the community of folks interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church and exploring faith together. It may take some time, but we’ll get there together.

Check out the Episcopal Priest Explains Podcast Community community on Discord - hang out with 1 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

09/09/2021

Hey, y’all! Just checking in and want to say we’ll be back soon with new episodes near the end of the month/start of October. Looking forward to continuing the conversation with y’all!

24/08/2021

Yay, thanks for helping me reach 1,500 in the first ten episodes of the show!!

The midseason break will continue into September, with more great content coming soon.

16/08/2021

New episode is live! Join as I discuss indigenous ‘boarding schools,’ indigenous ministries, and reconciliation with Bishop Craig Loya.

Following this episode, the show will be on a mid-season break as things kick off for the program year at church and in the Diocese of New York. We’ll be back soon!

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down once more with Bishop Craig Loya of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota. We discuss life, ministry, and Indigenous ministries and reconciliation in the Episcopal Church. Be sure to chec...

09/08/2021

Monday blessings, y’all! You know that means a fresh episode today. This time, Bishop Craig Loya of Minnesota and I discuss ministry in Minnesota after the murder of George Floyd.

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Bishop Craig Loya of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota. We discuss life, ministry, and ministry in the Episcopal Church following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Be sure to c...

05/08/2021

Y’all, we hit 1,000 downloads last night!! Thank you all and I look forward to continuing this project with all of you!

02/08/2021

It’s Monday morning, and that means a new episode of Episcopal Priest Explains!! Check out the latest, which is the conclusion of my conversation with Bishop Allen Shin.

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I continue my chat with Bishop Allen Shin of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. We discuss life, ministry, and Holy Communion in the Episcopal Church. This topic is our first listener-submitted ...

26/07/2021

Episode 7 is up now! Apologies for the late release, as well as a few audio issues. I will work to correct the issues, and next episode will be up at the usual time next Monday.

This time, I discuss Holy Communion with Bishop Allen Shin of the Diocese of New York.

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Bishop Allen Shin of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. We discuss life, ministry, and Holy Communion in the Episcopal Church. This topic is our first listener-submitted question,...

25/07/2021

We’ve made it to 750, y’all!!

Just a note that tomorrow’s episode, which will begin a discussion about Communion with Bishop Allen Shin, will be arriving later than usual, as the interview is not until tomorrow morning. I thank you for your patience and your continued interest. I know we have many Monday listeners, so bear with me and I’ll try my best to have it up early afternoon tomorrow.

19/07/2021

The conclusion of my conversation with Bishop Deon Johnson on Juneteenth and Racial Reconciliation is up today, so be sure to check it out!

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Bishop Deon Johnson of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. We discuss life, ministry, Juneteenth, and racial reconciliation in the Episcopal Church, and with the need for all these...

18/07/2021

“I am a pre-birth Anglican… a womb Episcopalian,” -Bishop Deon Johnson

Part 2 drops tomorrow! Catch up on Part 1 on Juneteenth and Racial Reconciliation at
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12/07/2021

Episode 5 got us to 500 downloads today!! Thank you all for checking out the podcast, special thanks to those who share it on here or by telling folks you know!

Still tallying states here in the US, but I will say that the podcast has been heard on four, 4!, continents!!

12/07/2021

While we couldn’t physically be together for our interview, it was great to spend time with Bishop Johnson, while we could see each other ‘face to face.’

12/07/2021

Episode 5 is up today! Join as I chat remotely with Bishop Deon Johnson of the Diocese of Missouri about Juneteenth and racial reconciliation in the Episcopal Church.

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Bishop Deon Johnson of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. We discuss life, ministry, Juneteenth, and racial reconciliation in the Episcopal Church, and with the need for all these...

09/07/2021

Had an excellent conversation with Bishop Deon Johnson today from the Diocese of Missouri! That episode will be up next week, so there’s still time to finish the latest!

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In the fourth episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I continue my conversation with Fr. Bill Baker of the Church of the Ascension in Staten Island, New York. We continue our series for LGBTQ+ Pride with a conversation on marriage equality in the ...

05/07/2021

Episode 4, the conclusion of my chat with Fr. Bill Baker, is live today! Check it out and keep up to date!

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In the fourth episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I continue my conversation with Fr. Bill Baker of the Church of the Ascension in Staten Island, New York. We continue our series for LGBTQ+ Pride with a conversation on marriage equality in the ...