Family is tough. The Bible is 66 books of family strife! It was a father's favoritism that caused Joseph's brother to throw him in a pit. That poor choice was used for God's goodness as Joseph chose the path of healing and forgiveness. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about family, the patterns all of us experience, and how our walk with God starts at home. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read For Faith.

Family is tough. The Bible is 66 books of family strife! It was a father's favoritism that caused Joseph's brother to throw him in a pit. That poor choice was used for God's goodness as Joseph chose the path of healing and forgiveness. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about family, the patterns all of us experience, and how our walk with God starts at home. Listen in for the full conversation.  Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a>

Family

Mountaintops in scripture are made for low valleys. We use them to go down into the world to live a changed life, build community, and be a catalyst for transformation. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jesus' transfiguration, the response from the disciples, and what we can do with a glimpse of a mountaintop experience. Listen in for the full conversation.Before listening, read For Faith.

Mountaintops in scripture are made for low valleys. We use them to go down into the world to live a changed life, build community, and be a catalyst for transformation. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jesus' transfiguration, the response from the disciples, and what we can do with a glimpse of a mountaintop experience. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a>

Witnesses

Jesus tells the disciples the kingdom of heaven is like the smallest mustard seed that grows into a magnificent tree. When we step back from the notion that God only works through big miracles, we experience God's Kingdom through the smallest acts of faith. Through kindness to a stranger. Through serving alongside neighbor. In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Luke Netto, Chair of the Commission on Youth Ministry and member of St. David's Roswell. They discuss God's Kingdom, bringing heaven closer to earth, and where they see God in the world. Listen in for the full conversation.Before listening, read For Faith.Luke Netto is a rising senior at Milton High School in Milton, Georgia, and a parishioner at St. David’s Episcopal in Roswell. He is the incoming Chair of the Diocesan Youth Commission for the ’23-’24 school year and will help lead the diocesan youth ministries in various capacities. Luke plans to attend college after high school majoring in Political Science and/or International Relations with minors in Music and Religio. He also hopes to go to law school and enter a career in public service.

Jesus tells the disciples the kingdom of heaven is like the smallest mustard seed that grows into a magnificent tree. When we step back from the notion that God only works through big miracles, we experience God's Kingdom through the smallest acts of faith. Through kindness to a stranger. Through serving alongside neighbor. In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Luke Netto, Chair of the Commission on Youth Ministry and member of St. David's Roswell. They discuss God's Kingdom, bringing heaven closer to earth, and where they see God in the world. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a> Luke Netto is a rising senior at Milton High School in Milton, Georgia, and a parishioner at St. David’s Episcopal in Roswell. He is the incoming Chair of the Diocesan Youth Commission for the ’23-’24 school year and will help lead the diocesan youth ministries in various capacities. Luke plans to attend college after high school majoring in Political Science and/or International Relations with minors in Music and Religio. He also hopes to go to law school and enter a career in public service.

Kingdom with Luke Netto

There is a Black spiritual "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" referring to a dream Jacob had about a ladder with angels ascending and descending. The ladder represented a connection from God's heaven to our earthly place. The Black spiritual noted the faith of Black slaves: that they would also climb the ladder for their spiritual and physical blessing and freedom. In this episode, Melissa and The Very Rev. Dr. Horace Griffin have a conversation about freedom. They discuss freedom, its nuances in our country, and what Jesus says about treating others as ourselves. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read For Faith.A graduate of Morehouse College, Boston University, and Vanderbilt in theological studies, Horace came to St. Luke's in July 2017 after a 27 year vocation as a college and seminary professor and hospital chaplain. He has served on a part-time basis at a number of parishes. Currently, he has oversight for the pastoral care ministry at St. Luke's.An award-winning author of the groundbreaking, Their Own Receive Them Not: African American Lesbians and Gays in the Black Church, he was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in 2005 and has passionately devoted his parish ministry to social justice, racial reconciliation and LBGTQ equality in the Church.His fundamental belief that we are called to love God and treat all humans with love and equal justice is at the heart of his ministry. When he is not working on making the world a better place, he enjoys music, concerts, and film. He is interested in reading books on religion, African American and Gay history, and First Ladies.

There is a Black spiritual "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" referring to a dream Jacob had about a ladder with angels ascending and descending. The ladder represented a connection from God's heaven to our earthly place. The Black spiritual noted the faith of Black slaves: that they would also climb the ladder for their spiritual and physical blessing and freedom. In this episode, Melissa and The Very Rev. Dr. Horace Griffin have a conversation about freedom. They discuss freedom, its nuances in our country, and what Jesus says about treating others as ourselves. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a> A graduate of Morehouse College, Boston University, and Vanderbilt in theological studies, Horace came to St. Luke's in July 2017 after a 27 year vocation as a college and seminary professor and hospital chaplain. He has served on a part-time basis at a number of parishes. Currently, he has oversight for the pastoral care ministry at St. Luke's. An award-winning author of the groundbreaking, Their Own Receive Them Not: African American Lesbians and Gays in the Black Church, he was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in 2005 and has passionately devoted his parish ministry to social justice, racial reconciliation and LBGTQ equality in the Church. His fundamental belief that we are called to love God and treat all humans with love and equal justice is at the heart of his ministry. When he is not working on making the world a better place, he enjoys music, concerts, and film. He is interested in reading books on religion, African American and Gay history, and First Ladies.

Climbing Higher with The Very Rev. Dr. Horace Griffin

God's word does not return empty or void. God's word is the creative force that brought the world and life into being! Just as God's word holds power so do ours. Are we speaking words of life?In this episode, Melissa and Sally have a conversation about God's word, what God's word teaches us about the power of our own words, and how we use our words to bring the kingdom a bit closer to earth. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read For Faith.Sally Ulrey is moving into the role of Canon for Congregational Vitality and Ministry Development on the Bishop’s Staff, where she’s served in the Office of Congregational Vitality since 2018. Prior to joining the Bishop’s staff, Sally spent almost 20 years working in parishes in the Diocese of Atlanta in Christian formation and youth ministry. Sally is passionate about helping people discover a transforming relationship with Jesus and the adventure of following Christ, and helping congregations to be healthy and faithful places where that can happen. 

God's word does not return empty or void. God's word is the creative force that brought the world and life into being! Just as God's word holds power so do ours. Are we speaking words of life? In this episode, Melissa and Sally have a conversation about God's word, what God's word teaches us about the power of our own words, and how we use our words to bring the kingdom a bit closer to earth. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a> Sally Ulrey is moving into the role of Canon for Congregational Vitality and Ministry Development on the Bishop’s Staff, where she’s served in the Office of Congregational Vitality since 2018. Prior to joining the Bishop’s staff, Sally spent almost 20 years working in parishes in the Diocese of Atlanta in Christian formation and youth ministry. Sally is passionate about helping people discover a transforming relationship with Jesus and the adventure of following Christ, and helping congregations to be healthy and faithful places where that can happen.

Words Matter with Canon Sally Ulrey

Laura Masterson

This July, we are featuring special guests from across The Diocese of Atlanta. Our first guest is The Rev. Laura Masterson, Priest in Charge at St. Mary and Martha in Buford, Ga. Kids see our world differently. They don't tolerate simply tolerate others; they accept others. They tap into the divine diversity of God.In this episode, Melissa and Laura have a conversation about diversity in our world, where kids hit the mark that adults might miss, and how we move towards embracing God's diversity in the world. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read For Faith.Laura began her ministry at St. Mary and St. Martha in August of 2021. Having experience in education in her past vocation, she recognizes the value of every interaction in community. Laura has a passion for mobilizing the body of Christ. Laura emphasizes the need for formation and energy of the laity and has a heart for care and mission...and belly laughing.

This July, we are featuring special guests from across The Diocese of Atlanta. Our first guest is The Rev. Laura Masterson, Priest in Charge at St. Mary and Martha in Buford, Ga. Kids see our world differently. They don't tolerate simply tolerate others; they accept others. They tap into the divine diversity of God. In this episode, Melissa and Laura have a conversation about diversity in our world, where kids hit the mark that adults might miss, and how we move towards embracing God's diversity in the world. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a> Laura began her ministry at St. Mary and St. Martha in August of 2021. Having experience in education in her past vocation, she recognizes the value of every interaction in community. Laura has a passion for mobilizing the body of Christ. Laura emphasizes the need for formation and energy of the laity and has a heart for care and mission...and belly laughing.

Divine Diversity with The Rev. Laura Masterson

God is free! That means we should be free. Throughout time, humans have taken that up as energy and agency to overthrow regimes. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation freedom and Walter Brueggemann's book The Prophetic Imagination. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read For Faith.

God is free! That means we should be free. Throughout time, humans have taken that up as energy and agency to overthrow regimes. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation freedom and Walter Brueggemann's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Prophetic-Imagination-40th-Anniversary/dp/1506449301/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?hvadid=580744423103&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9011016&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=11871694488811775923&amp;hvtargid=kwd-370387715&amp;hydadcr=8265_13500916&amp;keywords=the+prophetic+imagination&amp;qid=1687979988&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Prophetic Imagination.</a> Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a>

Free

It's easy to wave off the people that can't stand you, but the person that grew up loving you that says you're missing the mark is the one you take seriously. And that is Jeremiah in the bible! He saw his culture going the wrong direction, and he knew mature love demands that we love enough to see things as they are and give voice to those things as the redemptive love of God. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jeremiah, his kind candor, his integrity, and how his message is so relevant to the world we live in today.Before listening, read For Faith.

It's easy to wave off the people that can't stand you, but the person that grew up loving you that says you're missing the mark is the one you take seriously. And that is Jeremiah in the bible! He saw his culture going the wrong direction, and he knew mature love demands that we love enough to see things as they are and give voice to those things as the redemptive love of God. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jeremiah, his kind candor, his integrity, and how his message is so relevant to the world we live in today. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith. </a>

Enticed

In America, the average age of people who attend church skews older. In fact, the average age of the average member of The Episcopal Church is 66! Yet, God has done some of God's best work with faithful people older in age. Abram was 100 when his son Isaac was born. His wife Sarah struggled to believe that God could do something new with their very old, physical, deeply personal disappointment. But God posed a question to them both, “Is there anything too wonderful for the Lord?”.In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about becoming old, growing in our capacity to listen no matter the age, and what we can learn from people of all ages. Before listening, read For Faith.

In America, the average age of people who attend church skews older. In fact, the average age of the average member of The Episcopal Church is 66! Yet, God has done some of God's best work with faithful people older in age. Abram was 100 when his son Isaac was born. His wife Sarah struggled to believe that God could do something new with their very old, physical, deeply personal disappointment. But God posed a question to them both, “Is there anything too wonderful for the Lord?”. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about becoming old, growing in our capacity to listen no matter the age, and what we can learn from people of all ages. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a>

In life, we learn that I am MINE. A person learns they are the captain of their own ship. Yet as people of faith, we are the stewards of the message that there is no better life than the one that God gives us!In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation around Abram's faithfulness to say yes to God and to pick up and leave and GO. They discuss what it means to be sent and how it is counter-cultural to Americans. Listen in for the full conversation.Before listening, read For Faith.

In life, we learn that I am MINE. A person learns they are the captain of their own ship. Yet as people of faith, we are the stewards of the message that there is no better life than the one that God gives us! In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation around Abram's faithfulness to say yes to God and to pick up and leave and GO. They discuss what it means to be sent and how it is counter-cultural to Americans. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a>

For People is a conversation with Bishop Rob Wright, spiritual leader to the more than 50,000 people in the 117 worshipping communities of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. In this podcast, Bishop Wright meets listeners at the crossroads of faith and life to explore the challenges of an ever-changing world. Listen in to find out how he expands on For Faith, drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus to answer 21st-century questions.

Pauli Murray

The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray was an American civil rights activist, advocate, legal activist, legal scholar, author, and Episcopal priest. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Rosita Stevens-Holsey, the niece of Pauli Murray. They discuss Murray's life, ministry, and the monumental contributions Murray made in advancing policy to bring justice to marginalized people. Listen in for the full conversation.Rosita Stevens-Holsey is a dynamic educator, author, activist, community engager and budding family historian focused on sharing stories of historical and pioneering voices for children and adults to be inspired by. Rosita Stevens-Holsey is president of Preserving Pauli Murray, LLC, which she founded to enhance the legacy of her aunt, The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray.Ms. Stevens-Holsey is co-author of Pauli Murray - The Life of a Pioneering Feminist &amp; Civil Rights Activist, with Terry Catasús Jennings. Pauli Murray was a thorn in the side of white America demanding justice and equal treatment for all. Murray conceptualized the arguments that would win Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka; and in 1964, the arguments that won women equality in the workplace. Throughout her life, Murray fought for the oppressed, not only through changing laws, but by using her powerful prose to influence those who could affect change. Murray’s achievements as a writer, activist, attorney, and an Episcopal priest are now being uncovered, rendering her life and legacy stronger and more relevant.You can find Rosita's book on the life of Pauli Murray here. Watch the new documentary on Pauli Murray here. 

The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray was an American civil rights activist, advocate, legal activist, legal scholar, author, and Episcopal priest. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Rosita Stevens-Holsey, the niece of Pauli Murray. They discuss Murray's life, ministry, and the monumental contributions Murray made in advancing policy to bring justice to marginalized people. Listen in for the full conversation. Rosita Stevens-Holsey is a dynamic educator, author, activist, community engager and budding family historian focused on sharing stories of historical and pioneering voices for children and adults to be inspired by. Rosita Stevens-Holsey is president of Preserving Pauli Murray, LLC, which she founded to enhance the legacy of her aunt, The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray. Ms. Stevens-Holsey is co-author of Pauli Murray - The Life of a Pioneering Feminist &amp; Civil Rights Activist, with Terry Catasús Jennings. Pauli Murray was a thorn in the side of white America demanding justice and equal treatment for all. Murray conceptualized the arguments that would win Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka; and in 1964, the arguments that won women equality in the workplace. Throughout her life, Murray fought for the oppressed, not only through changing laws, but by using her powerful prose to influence those who could affect change. Murray’s achievements as a writer, activist, attorney, and an Episcopal priest are now being uncovered, rendering her life and legacy stronger and more relevant. You can find Rosita's book on the life of Pauli Murray <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pauli-Murray-Pioneering-Feminist-Activist/dp/1499812515" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Watch the new documentary on Pauli Murray <a href="https://www.amazon.com/My-Name-Pauli-Murray/dp/B09DMPMWCP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here. </a>

Pauli Murray with Rosita Stevens-Holsey

What is uncertain in your life? Not the anxieties like if your team is going to win the big game, but the real uncertainty like worthiness, finances, and health. We can take them to our friend Jesus and he can give us the clarity that we need.In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about uncertainty and anxiety. They discuss how Jesus moves the disciples into growing up to more uncertainty, and how that directs our own walk as Christians. Before listening, read For Faith.

What is uncertain in your life? Not the anxieties like if your team is going to win the big game, but the real uncertainty like worthiness, finances, and health. We can take them to our friend Jesus and he can give us the clarity that we need. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about uncertainty and anxiety. They discuss how Jesus moves the disciples into growing up to more uncertainty, and how that directs our own walk as Christians. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a>

Uncertainty

Always be ready to give an accounting of your hope - St. Peter. Optimism fades but hope is eternal.In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about hope. They discuss as Christians the reason we hope, why some people fail to have hope, and ways that we see hope in our world. Listen in for the full conversation.Before listening, read For Faith.

Always be ready to give an accounting of your hope - St. Peter. Optimism fades but hope is eternal. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about hope. They discuss as Christians the reason we hope, why some people fail to have hope, and ways that we see hope in our world. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a>

Accounting

Mariann Edgar Budde

What does it take to learn to be brave? And how do we then use our own courage and bravery for the Kingdom of God? Especially when we have to work hard to be brave!In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, 9th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. They discuss her favorite bible stories, her experiences serving as Bishop in the nation's capital, and why she wrote her new book How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith. Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. A passionate believer in the gospel of Jesus and The Episcopal Church’s particular witness, Bishop Budde is committed to the spiritual and numerical growth of congregations and developing new expressions of Christian community. In her latest book, How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, Bishop Budde shares stories exploring how having the courage to begin a journey creates new possibilities for those who come after us. How We Learn to Be Brave will be available beginning May 23, 2023. 

What does it take to learn to be brave? And how do we then use our own courage and bravery for the Kingdom of God? Especially when we have to work hard to be brave! In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, 9th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. They discuss her favorite bible stories, her experiences serving as Bishop in the nation's capital, and why she wrote her new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Learn-Be-Brave/dp/0593539214" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith.</a> Mariann Edgar Budde serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. A passionate believer in the gospel of Jesus and The Episcopal Church’s particular witness, Bishop Budde is committed to the spiritual and numerical growth of congregations and developing new expressions of Christian community. In her latest book, How We Learn to Be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith, Bishop Budde shares stories exploring how having the courage to begin a journey creates new possibilities for those who come after us. How We Learn to Be Brave will be available beginning May 23, 2023.

Learning to Be Brave with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

This episode was recorded while Bishop Wright was headed back from The Diocese of Cape Coast with 15 pilgrims. This is the second of two special guest episodes while Bishop Wright was on pilgrimage.In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with The Rev. Edgar Otero. They discuss Edgar's new ministry at St. Anthony's, why the church is growing, and how experimentation leads to new things with God. The Rev. Edgar Otero is originally from Puerto Rico.  He has a BS in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Philosophy from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and MDiv from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Fr. Otero is married to Marycelis G. Otero and has two sons Eliam and Edgar Jr. Fr. Otero was ordained on January 26, 2022 and is serving in two places as a Priest in Charge at St. Anthony’s Episcopal in Winder, GA and as Upper School Chaplain at St. Benedict’s Episcopal School.   He started his path to ordination when he was 15 years old back in Puerto Rico. After being away from seminary life, God reignited his vocation to the priesthood while being a member of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal in Oakwood, GA.

This episode was recorded while Bishop Wright was headed back from The Diocese of Cape Coast with 15 pilgrims. This is the second of two special guest episodes while Bishop Wright was on pilgrimage. In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with The Rev. Edgar Otero. They discuss Edgar's new ministry at St. Anthony's, why the church is growing, and how experimentation leads to new things with God.  The Rev. Edgar Otero is originally from Puerto Rico.  He has a BS in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Philosophy from the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico and MDiv from Candler School of Theology at Emory University. Fr. Otero is married to Marycelis G. Otero and has two sons Eliam and Edgar Jr. Fr. Otero was ordained on January 26, 2022 and is serving in two places as a Priest in Charge at St. Anthony’s Episcopal in Winder, GA and as Upper School Chaplain at St. Benedict’s Episcopal School.   He started his path to ordination when he was 15 years old back in Puerto Rico. After being away from seminary life, God reignited his vocation to the priesthood while being a member of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal in Oakwood, GA.

New Ministry with The Rev. Edgar Otero

Bishop Wright is in Ghana with 15 pilgrims of the Diocese of Atlanta with their companion diocese, The Diocese of Cape Coast. Over the next two weeks, we will share the space of For People with special guests. In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Bishop Doug Scharf of The Diocese of Southwest Florida. They discuss how he sees the resurrection, what is emerging in Christianity, and what might be emerging with the faithful in the diocese Bishop Scharf serves. 

Bishop Wright is in Ghana with 15 pilgrims of the Diocese of Atlanta with their companion diocese, The Diocese of Cape Coast. Over the next two weeks, we will share the space of For People with special guests.  In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Bishop Doug Scharf of The Diocese of Southwest Florida. They discuss how he sees the resurrection, what is emerging in Christianity, and what might be emerging with the faithful in the diocese Bishop Scharf serves.

Emergence with Bishop Doug Scharf

We are 150 episodes into For People! A faithful experiment of The Diocese of Atlanta sharing the love and leadership of Jesus. In 150 episodes, For People has been downloaded 200,000x in 5,000 cities, 100 countries, and all 50 states. It is in the top 10% of all Buzzsprout podcasts, our hosting site. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright, have a conversation about the journey and what is to come with For People. 

We are 150 episodes into For People! A faithful experiment of The Diocese of Atlanta sharing the love and leadership of Jesus.  In 150 episodes, For People has been downloaded 200,000x in 5,000 cities, 100 countries, and all 50 states. It is in the top 10% of all Buzzsprout podcasts, our hosting site.  In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright, have a conversation about the journey and what is to come with For People.

150th Celebration

Jesus was lynched on a tree outside the city walls in front of his closest friends and mother.  But there is no Easter Resurrection without Good Friday. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Good Friday and our own Good Fridays. Listen in for the full conversation.  Before listening, read For Faith.

Jesus was lynched on a tree outside the city walls in front of his closest friends and mother.  But there is no Easter Resurrection without Good Friday. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Good Friday and our own Good Fridays. Listen in for the full conversation.  Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a>

Why // Good Friday 2023

Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem. He didn’t have to make this trip, he could have remained rural royalty, a potentate among the peasants. But, this donkey ride was the logical progression of his faith. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jesus' ride into Jerusalem days before his murder.  They share how we make progress as people of faith and the progress they see God making in our world today. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read For Faith.

Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem. He didn’t have to make this trip, he could have remained rural royalty, a potentate among the peasants. But, this donkey ride was the logical progression of his faith.  In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jesus' ride into Jerusalem days before his murder.  They share how we make progress as people of faith and the progress they see God making in our world today. Listen in for the full conversation.  Before listening, read <a href="http://www.episcopalatlanta.org/for-faith" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Faith.</a>

Progress

Lent is a season where we try to get our minds and behinds in line with God. It's a chance to grow closer to God and let God do some work in us.This Lent, Bishop Wright is offering a 5-part video series themed Jesus Makes the Difference. This 5-part series is based on the Sunday lectionary of Lent and includes a reflection guide.In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the fifth installment, Jesus is the Difference Between Life and Death.Learn more about the series here.

Lent is a season where we try to get our minds and behinds in line with God. It's a chance to grow closer to God and let God do some work in us. This Lent, Bishop Wright is offering a 5-part video series themed Jesus Makes the Difference. This 5-part series is based on the Sunday lectionary of Lent and includes a reflection guide. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the fifth installment, Jesus is the Difference Between Life and Death. Learn more about the series <a href="https://episcopalatlanta.org/lent23/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>

A Different Life

Bishop Wright’s podcasts are always engaging, thoughtful, and encouraging. He comes across as intelligent, clear-eyed, and strong in his faith. God is still God, and God is for everyone! Give this podcast a listen.

Engaging and encouraging

For People with Bishop Rob Wright

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