Ben is co-hosting a new podcast, “Climate Changed”, about finding faith, life, and love in a climate-changed world, with in-depth interviews with activists, poets, philosophers, and others about how we can make sense of the climate-changed moment we’re in. Subscribe to the new podcast here: https://climatechanged.podbean.com/ Check out the first two episodes when they’re released at the end of June and make sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts! Climate Changed in a project of the BTS Center in beautiful Portland, ME.

Ben is co-hosting a new podcast, “Climate Changed”, about finding faith, life, and love in a climate-changed world, with in-depth interviews with activists, poets, philosophers, and others about how we can make sense of the climate-changed moment we’re in. Subscribe to the new podcast here: <a href="https://climatechanged.podbean.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://climatechanged.podbean.com/</a> Check out the first two episodes when they’re released at the end of June and make sure to rate and review on Apple Podcasts! Climate Changed in a project of the <a href="http://www.thebtscenter.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BTS Center</a> in beautiful Portland, ME.

Climate Changed Podcast

Ben Yosua-Davis

Join us for our final episode, as Beth Estock interviews Ben about his experience over five years of hosting Reports From the Spiritual Frontier. Episode Highlights Include:  What changes and patterns Ben has seen over his five years hosting Reports Why American Christendom is done COVID-19 as a moment of reckoning for the country and the church What Ben would have told the person who began this podcast five years ago  Thanks to our all of our listeners and supporters, especially our 2020 sponsors:  The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Keep In Touch: To check out Ben’s continued writing and to access the archives for the podcast!

Join us for our final episode, as <a href="https://www.bethestock.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beth Estock </a>interviews Ben about his experience over five years of hosting Reports From the Spiritual Frontier. Episode Highlights Include: <ul> <li>What changes and patterns Ben has seen over his five years hosting Reports</li> <li>Why American Christendom is done</li> <li>COVID-19 as a moment of reckoning for the country and the church</li> <li>What Ben would have told the person who began this podcast five years ago</li> </ul> Thanks to our all of our listeners and supporters, especially our 2020 sponsors: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Keep In Touch: To check out Ben’s continued writing and to access the archives for the podcast!

Ben Yosua-Davis – Five Years of Reports From the Spiritual Frontier

Lennox Yearwood

Bill McKibben

Join us for a recording of Ben’s conversation with Bill Mckibben, founder of 350.org and Rev. Lennox Yearwood, founder of the Hip Hop Caucus as part of the BTS Center’s series, “Unlocking Possibility: Catalyzing Spiritual Imagination in Uncertain Times”. Episode Highlights Include  The connection between racial justice and climate justice How climate change is a failure of imagination The unique role that people of faith can play in addressing the climate crisis The role of young people in the climate movement  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: Our final conversation, where Beth Estock interviews Ben (our host!) about what he’s learned over five years of hosting this podcast.

Join us for a recording of Ben’s conversation with <a href="http://billmckibben.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bill Mckibben</a>, founder of <a href="http://350.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">350.org</a> and Rev. Lennox Yearwood, founder of the <a href="http://www.hiphopcaucus.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hip Hop Caucus</a> as part of the BTS Center’s series, “Unlocking Possibility: Catalyzing Spiritual Imagination in Uncertain Times”. Episode Highlights Include <ul> <li>The connection between racial justice and climate justice</li> <li>How climate change is a failure of imagination</li> <li>The unique role that people of faith can play in addressing the climate crisis</li> <li>The role of young people in the climate movement</li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: Our final conversation, where Beth Estock interviews Ben (our host!) about what he’s learned over five years of hosting this podcast.

Imagine a New Planet- Bill McKibben and Rev. Lennox Yearwood

Heber Brown

Join us for a recording of Ben’s conversation with Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III of The Black Church Food Security Network and Pastor Emily Scott of Dream and Visions to imagine a new church, as part of the BTS Center’s series, “Unlocking Possibility: Catalyzing Spiritual Imagination in Uncertain Times”. Episode Highlights Include:   Stories of possibilities unlocked for both Heber and Emily How reimagining our tradition can unlock innovation What it looks like to untangle capitalism and Christianity What it means to take seriously that “all that we need is here” The way that church is like improv dancing around a steady bass line  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Bill McKibben and Rev. Lennox Yearwood about imagining a new planet.

Join us for a recording of Ben’s conversation with Rev. Dr. Heber Brown III of <a href="https://blackchurchfoodsecurity.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Black Church Food Security Network</a> and <a href="http://www.emilymdscott.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pastor Emily Scott</a> of <a href="https://www.dreamsandvisionsbaltimore.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dream and Visions</a> to imagine a new church, as part of the BTS Center’s series, “Unlocking Possibility: Catalyzing Spiritual Imagination in Uncertain Times”. Episode Highlights Include:  <ul> <li>Stories of possibilities unlocked for both Heber and Emily</li> <li>How reimagining our tradition can unlock innovation</li> <li>What it looks like to untangle capitalism and Christianity</li> <li>What it means to take seriously that “all that we need is here”</li> <li>The way that church is like improv dancing around a steady bass line</li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Bill McKibben and Rev. Lennox Yearwood about imagining a new planet.

Imagine a New Church: Emily Scott and Heber Brown

Join us for a recording of Ben’s conversation with Casper ter Kuile and Erica Williams Simon about Imagining a new Democracy, as part of the BTS Center’s series, “Unlocking Possibility: Catalyzing Spiritual Imagination in Uncertain Times”. And, in case you didn’t hear the news in our previous episode, we’ll be wrapping up this podcast at the end of the year (three more episodes to go after this one!) Thank you all for your support and stay listening to hear what’s coming next! Episode Highlights Include:   The importance of story to our national identity Why re-imagining democracy starts at the grassroots Civic Rituals and liturgy The role of covenant in revitalizing our civic life  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: A conversation, “Imagine a New Church” with Emily Scott and Heber Brown from 4:30-5:30PMEST on Wednesday, November 18th. (Click here to register and join us live!)

Join us for a recording of Ben’s conversation with <a href="http://www.caspertk.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Casper ter Kuile</a> and<a href="http://www.ericawilliams.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Erica Williams Simon</a> about Imagining a new Democracy, as part of the BTS Center’s series, “<a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/unlocking-possibility-catalyzing-spiritual-imagination-in-uncertain-times/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unlocking Possibility: Catalyzing Spiritual Imagination in Uncertain Times”</a>. And, in case you didn’t hear the news in our previous episode, we’ll be wrapping up this podcast at the end of the year (three more episodes to go after this one!) Thank you all for your support and stay listening to hear what’s coming next! Episode Highlights Include:  <ul> <li>The importance of story to our national identity</li> <li>Why re-imagining democracy starts at the grassroots</li> <li>Civic Rituals and liturgy</li> <li>The role of covenant in revitalizing our civic life</li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation, “Imagine a New Church” with Emily Scott and Heber Brown from 4:30-5:30PMEST on Wednesday, November 18th. (<a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/unlocking-possibility-catalyzing-spiritual-imagination-in-uncertain-times/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to register and join us live</a>!)

Casper ter Kuile and Erica Williams Simon – Imagine a New Democracy

Rob Hopkins

Dominique Christina

Join us for a recording of Ben’s conversation with Rob Hopkins and Dominique Christina about the art and practice of imagination in uncertain times in the BTS Center’s series, “Unlocking Possibility: Catalyzing Spiritual Imagination in Uncertain Times”. Episode Highlights Include:   Why imagination is so important and so hard to access in our current moment Re-imagining self and re-imagining Community How privilege, whiteness, and industrial modernity shape our imaginations From “What Is” to “What If” and from “Yes, but” to “Yes, and” An announcement about the future of Reports From the Spiritual Frontier  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: A conversation on Re-Imagining Democracy with Casper Ter Kuile and Erica Williams Simon. (Click here to register and join us live!)

Join us for a recording of Ben’s conversation with Rob Hopkins and Dominique Christina about the art and practice of imagination in uncertain times in the BTS Center’s series, “<a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/unlocking-possibility-catalyzing-spiritual-imagination-in-uncertain-times/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unlocking Possibility: Catalyzing Spiritual Imagination in Uncertain Times”</a>. Episode Highlights Include:  <ul> <li>Why imagination is so important and so hard to access in our current moment</li> <li>Re-imagining self and re-imagining Community</li> <li>How privilege, whiteness, and industrial modernity shape our imaginations</li> <li>From “What Is” to “What If” and from “Yes, but” to “Yes, and”</li> <li>An announcement about the future of Reports From the Spiritual Frontier</li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation on Re-Imagining Democracy with Casper Ter Kuile and Erica Williams Simon. (<a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/unlocking-possibility-catalyzing-spiritual-imagination-in-uncertain-times/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to register and join us live</a>!)

Rob Hopkins and Dominique Christina – Unlocking Possibility in Uncertain Times

Join us for a little more of our conversation with Ciona Rouse, as she shares about the gift of open Sunday mornings and supportive friends. If you haven’t heard it yet, check out our full conversation with Ciona, “Resting On A Limb On the Tree of Knowledge”. Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for:Our upcoming fall series, topic to be announced soon!

Join us for a little more of our conversation with Ciona Rouse, as she shares about the gift of open Sunday mornings and supportive friends. If you haven’t heard it yet, check out our full conversation with Ciona, <a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/ciona-rouse-resting-on-a-limb-of-the-tree-of-knowledge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Resting On A Limb On the Tree of Knowledge</a>”. Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for:Our upcoming fall series, topic to be announced soon!

[Bonus] Ciona Rouse: Open Sunday Mornings and Supportive Friends

Join us for an updated conversation with poet Ciona Rouse, first about her experience of the pandemic and our national reckoning with racism, and then about her journey from cradle United Methodist and pastor’s kid out of Christianity. Episode Highlights Include:     Ciona’s upbringing as a pastor’s kid and her experience as a denominational employee Her vocation as a writer and “God as author” “It struck me that I had spent my whole life in church and this was the first time I had hung out with prostitutes” How “Let’s take a break” became a permanent break from Christianity Resting on a limb on the Tree of Knowledge    Support us by:  Supporting us on Patreon Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Liking us on Facebook  If you liked this episode, check out:  Ciona on NPT Arts Break. Our upcoming listener-driven Q&amp;A with Ophelia and Ciona. We need your questions, so send them to us here!  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: A bonus episode with a little bit more from Ciona.

Join us for an updated conversation with poet <a href="https://cionarousepoetry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ciona Rouse,</a> first about her experience of the pandemic and our national reckoning with racism, and then about her journey from cradle United Methodist and pastor’s kid out of Christianity. Episode Highlights Include:  <ul> <li> <ul> <li>Ciona’s upbringing as a pastor’s kid and her experience as a denominational employee</li> <li>Her vocation as a writer and “God as author”</li> <li>“It struck me that I had spent my whole life in church and this was the first time I had hung out with prostitutes”</li> <li>How “Let’s take a break” became a permanent break from Christianity</li> <li>Resting on a limb on the Tree of Knowledge</li> </ul> </li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Supporting us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out: <ul> <li>Ciona on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Q0eNMMlJw&amp;feature=emb_logo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> NPT Arts Break</a>.</li> <li>Our upcoming listener-driven Q&amp;A with Ophelia and Ciona. We need your questions, so send them to us <a href="mailto:b.yosuadavis@gmail.com">here</a>!</li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A bonus episode with a little bit more from Ciona.

[Updated] Ciona Rouse – Resting on A Limb of the Tree of Knowledge

Join us for a little more of our conversation with Ophelia Hu-Kinney, as she shares about why she’s United Methodist. If you haven’t heard our full conversation with Ophelia, make sure to check it out: “Why Not Take A Leap of Faith For Once?” Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: Our updated conversation with Ciona Rouse!

Join us for a little more of our conversation with Ophelia Hu-Kinney, as she shares about why she’s United Methodist. If you haven’t heard our full conversation with Ophelia, make sure to check it out: “<a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/ophelia-hu-kinney-why-not-take-a-leap-of-faith-for-once/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Not Take A Leap of Faith For Once?”</a> Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: Our updated conversation with Ciona Rouse!

[Bonus] Ophelia Hu-Kinney – Her Relationship with Methodism

Join us for an updated conversation conversation with Ophelia Hu-Kinney, of Queering the Kindom and the Reconciling Ministries Network, about what she’s learned over the course of thee pandemic, about her journey into Christianity in early adulthood and her continual process of re-conversion. Episode Highlights Include:   “I referred to myself as an atheist who wanted to be proven wrong.” Her conversion experience in an evangelical Christian college fellowship Her continual conversion when she met the woman who would become her wife Why authenticity is more important than coolness Why there is “no place that will feel like a perfect home.”  Support us by:  Supporting us on Patreon Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Liking us on Facebook  If you liked this episode, check out:  Ophelia’s blog “Queering the Kindom”  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: An updated conversation with poet Ciona Rouse about her journey from cradle United Methodist and pastor’s kid out of Christianity.

Join us for an updated conversation conversation with Ophelia Hu-Kinney, of <a href="https://queeringthekindom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queering the Kindom </a>and the <a href="https://rmnetwork.org/author/ohukinney/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reconciling Ministries Network</a>, about what she’s learned over the course of thee pandemic, about her journey into Christianity in early adulthood and her continual process of re-conversion. Episode Highlights Include:  <ul> <li>“I referred to myself as an atheist who wanted to be proven wrong.”</li> <li>Her conversion experience in an evangelical Christian college fellowship</li> <li>Her continual conversion when she met the woman who would become her wife</li> <li>Why authenticity is more important than coolness</li> <li>Why there is “no place that will feel like a perfect home.”</li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Supporting us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out: <ul> <li>Ophelia’s blog “<a href="https://queeringthekindom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queering the Kindom</a>”</li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: An updated conversation with poet <a href="https://cionarousepoetry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ciona Rouse </a>about her journey from cradle United Methodist and pastor’s kid out of Christianity.

[Updated] Ophelia Hu-Kinney – “Why Not Take a Leap of Faith For Once?”

Telling the Stories of Those Who Live and Work on the Spiritual Margins

With candor and humility, Ben Y-D interviews people who are doing very interesting things in each of their respective spiritual universes. I really appreciate that the podcast is lean and mean, stuffed with insights from people who have poured their lives into their local religious communities. This means that the conversations are often quite practical, and offer some real wisdom for people involved in church planting. Part of the appeal for me is that the perspective is not a traditional conservative evangelical one, though the guests carry a range of beliefs. The conversations avoid mudslinging, favoring a more ecumenical approach. This has been very useful for me as someone who thinks a lot about what form(s) church can and should take, particularly for people who aren&#39;t comfortable with attending a traditional church!

Fascinating Explorations of what church can mean for a non-church generation

As a non-religious listener I appreciate these interviews for their thoughtful, engaging and hopeful aspects on community building. The universal themes of belonging, kinship and shared values are basis for all manner of community enrichment making these interviews accessible and rewarding to anyone.

I’m biased, obviously, since I’ve had the honor of being a friend of Ben’s for many years, and now have had the pleasure of being an interviewee, but honestly, his openness, enthusiasm and the genuineness of his interest in others makes these interviews a pleasure to experience.

Community Building

Reports from the Spiritual Frontier

Join us for a conversation with United Methodist pastor Chrisie Reeves-Pendergrass, co-host of Instructions For Living a Life, as she shares her story of being sexually abused, the most common techniques used by abusers and the powers-that-be to minimize and silence abuse victims, what it means to be a good ally to someone who has experienced sexual assault, and what survivors most need to hear from their religious leaders. You can hear from other spiritual pioneers like Chrissie by subscribing to us wherever you get your podcasts or at our Facebook page.

<a href="http://reports.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/41817452_265019477475758_5189546217104736256_o.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Join us for a conversation with United Methodist pastor <a href="https://www.facebook.com/revchrisiereevespendergrass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chrisie Reeves-Pendergrass</a>, co-host of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/instructionsforlivingalife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instructions For Living a Life</a>, as she shares her story of being sexually abused, the most common techniques used by abusers and the powers-that-be to minimize and silence abuse victims, what it means to be a good ally to someone who has experienced sexual assault, and what survivors most need to hear from their religious leaders. You can hear from other spiritual pioneers like Chrissie by subscribing to us wherever you get your podcasts or at our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.

Chrisie Reeves-Pendergrass – Sexual Assault, #whyididn’treport, and Good Allies

Alex Gee

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Alex Gee, of the Justified Anger Coalition in Madison, WI; and the Black Like Me podcast.  Episode Highlights Include:  Why we can’t know American Christianity apart from the impact of slavery Woke white supremacy Why white Christians need to stop rescuing and start listening Why the sky isn’t falling for all Christian churches God and the experience of being other White People Go Home  Support us by:  Supporting us on Patreon Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Liking us on Facebook  If you liked this episode, check out:  Alex Gee’s “Black Like Me” podcast Gregory Ellison II in “Fearlessly Encountering God and Each Other” David Bailey in “Reconciling Communities Across Class and Race” Shawn Moore in “Following Jesus In a Multicultural Community”  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you Path1: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church Bayit: Your Jewish Home The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church  Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Sarah Heath of Costa Mesa United Methodist Church.

Join us for a conversation with <a href="https://www.alexgee.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Alex Gee</a>, of the <a href="https://nehemiah.org/justified-anger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justified Anger Coalition</a> in Madison, WI; and the <a href="https://www.alexgee.com/welcome-to-black-like-me-with-dr-alex-gee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Like Me</a> podcast.  Episode Highlights Include: <ul> <li>Why we can’t know American Christianity apart from the impact of slavery</li> <li>Woke white supremacy</li> <li>Why white Christians need to stop rescuing and start listening</li> <li>Why the sky isn’t falling for all Christian churches</li> <li>God and the experience of being other</li> <li>White People Go Home</li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Supporting us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out: <ul> <li>Alex Gee’s <a href="https://www.alexgee.com/welcome-to-black-like-me-with-dr-alex-gee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Black Like Me” podcast</a></li> <li>Gregory Ellison II in <a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/gregory-ellison-ii-fearlessly-encountering-god-and-each-other/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Fearlessly Encountering God and Each Other”</a></li> <li>David Bailey in <a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/david-bailey-reconciling-communities-across-race-and-class/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Reconciling Communities Across Class and Race”</a></li> <li>Shawn Moore in <a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/shawn-moore-following-jesus-in-a-multicultural-community/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Following Jesus In a Multicultural Community”</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1</a>: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.umoi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon-Idaho Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> <li><a href="https://yourbayit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bayit: Your Jewish Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/new-faith-communities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Upper New York Annual Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Sarah Heath of Costa Mesa United Methodist Church.

Dr. Alex Gee – What White Christian Progressives Need To Know About Race

Join us for our holiday-delayed end-of-the-year conversation, where Beth Estock interviews Ben Yosua-Davis (the host!) about his experience hosting Reports From the Spiritual Frontier in 2019, his plans for 2020, and what it’s like to live on an island. Episode Highlights Include:  The Joys of Backbreaking Manual Labor What Islands Teach Us About God Why You Should Just Sit Until You Find Space Why Christianity Just Works Better On the Margin Why White American Christianity Would Be Better Off Without Money Or Buildings  Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Patreon Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Liking us on Facebook  If you liked this episode, check out:  Beth and Ben’s Conversation From Last Last Year: “Calling Comes From Within”  Beth Estock’s New Book on Discernment Ben’s Essay, “Death, Ashes, and Resurrection” Ben’s new series about fixing up a run-down island house, “Reports From the Island Frontier”  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center The New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: Our opening series of 2020, coming in late February, tentatively titled “Why I Left/Why I Stayed”

Join us for our holiday-delayed end-of-the-year conversation, where Beth Estock interviews Ben Yosua-Davis (the host!) about his experience hosting Reports From the Spiritual Frontier in 2019, his plans for 2020, and what it’s like to live on an island. Episode Highlights Include: <ul> <li>The Joys of Backbreaking Manual Labor</li> <li>What Islands Teach Us About God</li> <li>Why You Should Just Sit Until You Find Space</li> <li>Why Christianity Just Works Better On the Margin</li> <li>Why White American Christianity Would Be Better Off Without Money Or Buildings</li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out: <ul> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/ben-yosua-davis-calling-comes-from-within/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beth and Ben’s Conversation From Last Last Year: “Calling Comes From Within”</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Living-Discernment-Beth-Estock/dp/1501877623" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beth Estock’s New Book on Discernment</a></li> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/death-ashes-and-resurrection/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben’s Essay, “Death, Ashes, and Resurrection”</a></li> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/chapter-one-we-bought-a-house/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben’s new series about fixing up a run-down island house, “Reports From the Island Frontier”</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/?fbclid=IwAR0TZZ2W1-RyMYVO7fmFIyRIfWvDnKZVTFWxg6HBoxU36l6yc6Xh0B2vCNo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: Our opening series of 2020, coming in late February, tentatively titled “Why I Left/Why I Stayed”

Ben Yosua-Davis – Sitting Until You Find Space

Join us for a conversation a conversation with Carlos Reyes-Rodriguez, founder of La Caminante, working youth who are part of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. He’s a Deacon and Coordinator of Hispanic-Latino Ministries for the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of the United Methodist Church Episode Highlights Include:  His journey from a reforming journalist in Colombia to a deacon in the United States Why the DREAMers are our prophets The story of travelling with DREAMers as they toured churches in Georgia to talk about the migrant experience Why Carlos hasn’t cut his hair in two years Why lawbreaking is part of the Christian tradition  Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with  Allen and Sara Ewing-Merrill – on meeting God in the refugee Mira Bani, on the spiritual life of a community organizer working with the undocumented Gavin Rogers on meeting God on a migrant caravan  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you Path1: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church Bayit: Your Jewish Home The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church  Stay tuned next for: A conversation with professor, NPR guest, and founder of Fearless Dialogues, Dr. Gregory Ellison II.

Join us for a conversation a conversation with Carlos Reyes-Rodriguez, founder of La Caminante, working youth who are part of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA. He’s a Deacon and Coordinator of Hispanic-Latino Ministries for the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of the United Methodist Church Episode Highlights Include: <ul> <li>His journey from a reforming journalist in Colombia to a deacon in the United States</li> <li>Why the DREAMers are our prophets</li> <li>The story of travelling with DREAMers as they toured churches in Georgia to talk about the migrant experience</li> <li>Why Carlos hasn’t cut his hair in two years</li> <li>Why lawbreaking is part of the Christian tradition</li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with <ul> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/allen-and-sara-ewing-merrill-seeing-god-in-the-refugee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allen and Sara Ewing-Merrill</a> – on meeting God in the refugee</li> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/mira-conklin-the-spiritual-life-of-a-community-organizer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mira Bani</a>, on the spiritual life of a community organizer working with the undocumented</li> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/gavin-rogers-meeting-god-on-a-migrant-caravan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gavin Rogers </a>on meeting God on a migrant caravan</li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1</a>: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.umoi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon-Idaho Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> <li><a href="https://yourbayit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bayit: Your Jewish Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/new-faith-communities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Upper New York Annual Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation with professor, NPR guest, and founder of Fearless Dialogues, Dr. Gregory Ellison II.

Carlos Reyes-Rodriguez – The DREAMers are the Prophets

Join us for a conversation with Wendy Hudson-Jacoby, pastor of Two Rivers Church in Charleston, South Carolina, as she shares with us about the freedom of being a truth-telling church. Hear her talk about what drew her to this ministry, the ghosts of Charlestown, what it means to be a visibly anti-racist and inclusive church, and her vision for a series of neighborhood-based churches that can become homes for those with no spiritual home. To support our Patreon campaign, go to www.patreon.com/reports. To hear more interview with people like Wendy, subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts or go to www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier. Reports from the Spiritual Frontier is sponsored by Path1.

<a href="http://reports.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Rev.-Wendy-Hudson-Jacoby-240x300.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Join us for a conversation with Wendy Hudson-Jacoby, pastor of <a href="https://tworiverschs.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two Rivers Church</a> in Charleston, South Carolina, as she shares with us about the freedom of being a truth-telling church. Hear her talk about what drew her to this ministry, the ghosts of Charlestown, what it means to be a visibly anti-racist and inclusive church, and her vision for a series of neighborhood-based churches that can become homes for those with no spiritual home. To support our Patreon campaign, go to <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/reports</a>. To hear more interview with people like Wendy, subscribe to us wherever you get your podcasts or go to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier</a>. Reports from the Spiritual Frontier is sponsored by <a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1</a>.

Wendy Hudson-Jacoby – The Freedom of A Truth-Telling Church

Join us for a conversation with Rabbi Eli Freedman of Congregation Rodeph Shalom about life cycle events during COVID-19. Hear him share about his experience hosting a backyard wedding, the constraint and creativity of funerals, weddings, and other life events during a time of social distancing, and what faith leaders should be aware of when leading people through these moments during the coronavirus. This week, in collaboration with the BTS Center, Reports will continue its series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coranovirus for faith leaders and faith communities:  a set of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. If you’re a faith leader and need a supportive community, make sure to check out:  The BTS’ Center’s and Reports From the Spiritual Frontier’s  online weekly prayer huddles weekly on Wednesdays at 9AMEST.  If you have topics that you need to hear about right now, drop us a line on our Facebook page.  Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: More conversations coming next week about faith leadership during COVID-19, so stay tuned!

Join us for a conversation with Rabbi Eli Freedman of <a href="https://rodephshalom.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Congregation Rodeph Shalom</a> about life cycle events during COVID-19. Hear him share about his experience hosting a backyard wedding, the constraint and creativity of funerals, weddings, and other life events during a time of social distancing, and what faith leaders should be aware of when leading people through these moments during the coronavirus. This week, in collaboration with <a href="http://thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the BTS Center</a>, Reports will continue its series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coranovirus for faith leaders and faith communities:  a set of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. If you’re a faith leader and need a supportive community, make sure to check out: <ul> <li>The BTS’ Center’s and Reports From the Spiritual Frontier’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2562159214102175/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> online weekly prayer huddles </a>weekly on Wednesdays at 9AMEST.</li> </ul> If you have topics that you need to hear about right now, drop us a line on our<a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> page.  Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: More conversations coming next week about faith leadership during COVID-19, so stay tuned!

[Coronavirus] Rabbi Eli Freedman – Backyard Weddings and Other Life Cycles During COVID-19

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Alex Gee of Fountain of Life Covenant Church, the Black Like Me podcast, and the Justified Anger Coaltion as talks about the black church and COVID-19, how the most stressed churches are being asked to do the most right now, and what white allies can do to help. This week, in collaboration with the BTS Center, Reports will continue its series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coranovirus for faith leaders and faith communities:  a set of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. If you’re a faith leader and need a supportive community, make sure to check out:  The BTS’ Center’s and Reports From the Spiritual Frontier’s  online weekly prayer huddles weekly on Wednesdays at 9AMEST. Our Zoom Seminar: Spiritual Practices for Spiritual Leaders During COVID-19, Thursday, 3/26 at 10AMEST.  If you feel inspired to give to marginalized communities:  Alex’s Church: Fountain of Life Covenant Church and associated non-profit the Nehemiah Project In Portland, Maine: Hope GateWay and Greater Portland Family Promise  Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: A conversation (finally!) with Adam Barlow-Thompson of the Neighboring Movement about how to be a good neighbor in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing.

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Alex Gee of <a href="http://folmadison.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fountain of Life Covenant Church</a>, the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-black-like-me-with-dr-alex-gee/id1356781014?i=1000405386163&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Like Me</a> podcast, and the <a href="https://nehemiah.org/justified-anger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Justified Anger Coaltion</a> as talks about the black church and COVID-19, how the most stressed churches are being asked to do the most right now, and what white allies can do to help. This week, in collaboration with <a href="http://thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the BTS Center</a>, Reports will continue its series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coranovirus for faith leaders and faith communities:  a set of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. If you’re a faith leader and need a supportive community, make sure to check out: <ul> <li>The BTS’ Center’s and Reports From the Spiritual Frontier’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2562159214102175/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> online weekly prayer huddles </a>weekly on Wednesdays at 9AMEST.</li> <li>Our Zoom Seminar: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2562159214102175/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spiritual Practices for Spiritual Leaders During COVID-19</a>, Thursday, 3/26 at 10AMEST.</li> </ul> If you feel inspired to give to marginalized communities: <ul> <li>Alex’s Church: <a href="http://folmadison.org/giving/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fountain of Life Covenant Church</a> and associated non-profit <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/nehemiah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Nehemiah Project</a></li> <li>In Portland, Maine: <a href="https://hopegateway.com/give/make-a-donation" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hope GateWay</a> and <a href="https://greaterportlandfamilypromise.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greater Portland Family Promise</a></li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation (finally!) with Adam Barlow-Thompson of the <a href="https://neighboringmovement.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neighboring Movement</a> about how to be a good neighbor in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing.

[Coronavirus] Dr. Alex Gee – The Black Church and COVID-19

Check out the trailer for our opening series on 2020, “Why I Stayed/Why I Left”, examining all the different choices people are making about their spiritual commitments in our new religious reality, with guests Wayne Jacobsen, Elaine Heath, Ophelia Hu-Kinney, and Ciona Rouse. We’ll be releasing all our conversations on Wednesday, March 11th, and stay tuned on our Facebook page for updates and teasers between now and then!

Check out the trailer for our opening series on 2020, “Why I Stayed/Why I Left”, examining all the different choices people are making about their spiritual commitments in our new religious reality, with guests <a href="https://www.lifestream.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wayne Jacobsen</a>, <a href="https://www.missionalwisdom.com/elaine-heath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elaine Heath</a>, <a href="https://queeringthekindom.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ophelia Hu-Kinney</a>, and <a href="https://cionarousepoetry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ciona Rouse</a>. We’ll be releasing all our conversations on Wednesday, March 11th, and stay tuned on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> for updates and teasers between now and then!

Why I Stayed/Why I Left Trailer

This week, in collaboration with the BTS Center, Reports will be releasing a special series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coronavirus for faith leaders and faith communities. Hear a series of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. Stay tuned for our conversation with Wendy Hudson of Two Rivers Church, giving the 101’s of online worship and community, coming out tomorrow!

This week, in collaboration with <a href="http://thebtscenter.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the BTS Center</a>, Reports will be releasing a special series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coronavirus for faith leaders and faith communities. Hear a series of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. Stay tuned for our conversation with Wendy Hudson of <a href="https://tworiverschs.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two Rivers Church</a>, giving the 101’s of online worship and community, coming out tomorrow!

[Announcement] Creativity, Compassion, and the Coronavirus

Wendy Hudson

Join us for a conversation with Wendy Hudson of Two Rivers Church about the 101’s of Digital Community.  Hear her share the basics for shifting worship online, how to digitize the rest of your congregation’s life, including offering care to members, while still being engaged in advocacy and care for your wider community. This week, in collaboration with the BTS Center, Reports will continue its series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coronavirus for faith leaders and faith communities:  a set of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Adam Barlow-Thompson of the Neighboring Movement about how to be a good neighbor in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing.

Join us for a conversation with Wendy Hudson of <a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1MDnlVu1AjPbjEROtMbkFQWqsuHk2YexG-bnOvOdc3ww" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two Rivers Church </a>about the 101’s of Digital Community.  Hear her share the basics for shifting worship online, how to digitize the rest of your congregation’s life, including offering care to members, while still being engaged in advocacy and care for your wider community. This week, in collaboration with <a href="http://thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the BTS Center</a>, Reports will continue its series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coronavirus for faith leaders and faith communities:  a set of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Adam Barlow-Thompson of the <a href="https://neighboringmovement.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neighboring Movement</a> about how to be a good neighbor in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing.

[Coronavirus] Wendy Hudson – The 101’s of Digital Community

Sarah Heath

Join us for a conversation with Sarah Heath of Costa Mesa United Methodist Church. Episode Highlights Include:  What it means to say “This is who I am.” Rob Bell and Fifty People In A Room Being a pastor without being a type Making space to be yourself and for your community to be itself Creating space for God and community at Costa Mesa UMC  Support us by:  Supporting us on Patreon Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Liking us on Facebook  If you liked this episode, check out:  Nicole Reilly in “Spiritually Flourishing on the Titanic” Brent Ross in “The Sacred Ordinary”  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you Path1: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church Bayit: Your Jewish Home The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church  Stay tuned next for: An episode from “The Neighbor Next Door”, a podcast from our friends at the Neighboring Movement!

Join us for a conversation with <a href="https://revsarahheath.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Heath</a> of <a href="https://www.costamesafirstumc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Costa Mesa United Methodist Church</a>. Episode Highlights Include: <ul> <li>What it means to say “This is who I am.”</li> <li>Rob Bell and Fifty People In A Room</li> <li>Being a pastor without being a type</li> <li>Making space to be yourself and for your community to be itself</li> <li>Creating space for God and community at Costa Mesa UMC</li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Supporting us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out: <ul> <li>Nicole Reilly in <a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/nicole-reilly-spiritually-flourishing-on-the-titanic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Spiritually Flourishing on the Titanic”</a></li> <li>Brent Ross in <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brent-ross/id1078685068?i=1000407534514" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“The Sacred Ordinary”</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1</a>: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.umoi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon-Idaho Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> <li><a href="https://yourbayit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bayit: Your Jewish Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/new-faith-communities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Upper New York Annual Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: An episode from “The Neighbor Next Door”, a podcast from our friends at the Neighboring Movement!

Sarah Heath – Being A Pastor and Your Fully Authentic Self

David Bailey

Join us for a little more of our conversation with David Bailey, Executive Director of Arrabon, where he talks about what it means for people of privilege to de-center themselves during the work of community building. If you haven’t heard it yet, check out our full conversation with David, Reconciling Communities Across Class and Race.  Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with  Darlene Hutto of the Forum for Theological Exploration, talking about exploring vocation for people of color Shawn Moore, on following Jesus in a multicultural community Laura and Jaybee Byrch, on discovering the gifts of the poor in Bradford Trailer Park. Carlos Rosa-Lageur, on Jesus, hot dogs, and cultivating immigrant-based faith communities  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you Path1: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church Bayit: Your Jewish Home The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church  Stay tuned next for: An updated conversation with Stephanie Price of the Land, an agriculturally based faith community in Aurora, Colorado.

Join us for a little more of our conversation with David Bailey, Executive Director of <a href="https://arrabon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arrabon</a>, where he talks about what it means for people of privilege to de-center themselves during the work of community building. If you haven’t heard it yet, check out our full conversation with David,<a href="http://www.reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/david-bailey-reconciling-communities-across-race-and-class" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Reconciling Communities Across Class and Race. </a> Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with <ul> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/darlene-hutto-vocation-unbound/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darlene Hutto</a> of the Forum for Theological Exploration, talking about exploring vocation for people of color</li> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/shawn-moore-following-jesus-in-a-multicultural-community/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shawn Moore</a>, on following Jesus in a multicultural community</li> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/laura-and-jaybee-byrch-living-in-jesus-neighborhood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura and Jaybee Byrch</a>, on discovering the gifts of the poor in Bradford Trailer Park.</li> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/carlos-rosa-ligeur-building-a-church-one-hot-dog-at-a-time/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carlos Rosa-Lageur</a>, on Jesus, hot dogs, and cultivating immigrant-based faith communities</li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1</a>: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.umoi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon-Idaho Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> <li><a href="https://yourbayit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bayit: Your Jewish Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/new-faith-communities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Upper New York Annual Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: An updated conversation with Stephanie Price of the Land, an agriculturally based faith community in Aurora, Colorado.

[Bonus] David Bailey – Imaginative Decentering

Mike Moskowtiz

Join us for a conversation with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz of Congregation Beith Simchat Torah as he shares his experience as an ultra-Orthodox rabbi advocating for transgender inclusion. Episode Highlights Include: (Or better yet, just look at Steve Silbert’s amazing sketchnote!)  Why Mike is a self-identified religious fundamentalist and religiously non-cforming Why G-D is an all gender God and why Adam and Eve were the first trans folks Losing his job, losing friends, nad wandering in the wilderness How he found his new job through civil disobedience  Support us by:  Supporting us on Patreon Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Liking us on Facebook  If you liked this episode, check out:  Rabbi Rachel Barenblat – Joyful life As A Religious Minority Rabbi David Evan Markus – The Common Theographic Frontiers of Christianity and Judaism   Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you Path1: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church Bayit: Your Jewish Home The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church  Thanks as well to our sponsors for 2020:  The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: Our closing conversation of 2020, where Beth Estock interviews Ben about what he learned during season four of Reports (plus his plans for big changes in 2020!)

Join us for a conversation with <a href="https://www.rabbimikemoskowitz.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rabbi Mike Moskowitz</a> of <a href="https://cbst.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Congregation Beith Simchat Torah</a> as he shares his experience as an ultra-Orthodox rabbi advocating for transgender inclusion. Episode Highlights Include: (Or better yet, just look at <a href="https://twitter.com/stevesilbert?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steve Silbert</a>’s <a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/mike-moskowitz-sketchnoted/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazing sketchnote</a>!) <ul> <li>Why Mike is a self-identified religious fundamentalist and religiously non-cforming</li> <li>Why G-D is an all gender God and why Adam and Eve were the first trans folks</li> <li>Losing his job, losing friends, nad wandering in the wilderness</li> <li>How he found his new job through civil disobedience</li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Supporting us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out: <ul> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/season-episode-two-rabbi-rachel-barenblat-the-joyful-life-of-a-religious-minority/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rabbi Rachel Barenblat</a> – Joyful life As A Religious Minority</li> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/rabbi-david-markus-the-common-theographic-frontiers-of-christianity-and-judaism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rabbi David Evan Markus</a> – The Common Theographic Frontiers of Christianity and Judaism </li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1</a>: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.umoi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon-Idaho Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> <li><a href="https://yourbayit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bayit: Your Jewish Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/new-faith-communities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Upper New York Annual Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> </ul> Thanks as well to our sponsors for 2020: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: Our closing conversation of 2020, where Beth Estock interviews Ben about what he learned during season four of Reports (plus his plans for big changes in 2020!)

Rabbi Mike Moskowtiz – Why An Ultra-Orthodox Rabbi Advocates For Transgender Inclusion

Dani Watkins

Join us for a conversation with Dani Watkins, Director of Programming for Citylink Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Episode Highlights Include:  Ubuntu and the Wisdom of the Poor What it means when clients say, “I can’t ask for help because it hurts too much” Why the founding churches chose collaboration over building their own programs The “secret sauce” that makes Citylink Center work The dangers of the nod and smile  Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with  Randy Evans of Walking Tall Wilmington, in “Walking Tall With Our Unhoused Friends” Erin Patrick of the Road, in “Love the People In Front of You”  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you Path1: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church Bayit: Your Jewish Home The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church  Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Alex Gee of the Justified Anger Movement in Madison, Wisconsin.

Join us for a conversation with Dani Watkins, Director of Programming for <a href="https://www.citylinkcenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Citylink Center</a> in Cincinnati, Ohio. Episode Highlights Include: <ul> <li>Ubuntu and the Wisdom of the Poor</li> <li>What it means when clients say, “I can’t ask for help because it hurts too much”</li> <li>Why the founding churches chose collaboration over building their own programs</li> <li>The “secret sauce” that makes Citylink Center work</li> <li>The dangers of the nod and smile</li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with <ul> <li>Randy Evans of Walking Tall Wilmington, in <a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/randy-evans-walking-tall-with-our-unhoused-friends/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Walking Tall With Our Unhoused Friends”</a></li> <li>Erin Patrick of the Road, in “<a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/erin-patrick-love-the-people-in-front-of-you/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love the People In Front of You</a>”</li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1</a>: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.umoi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon-Idaho Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> <li><a href="https://yourbayit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bayit: Your Jewish Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/new-faith-communities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Upper New York Annual Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Alex Gee of the Justified Anger Movement in Madison, Wisconsin.

Dani Watkins – Pathways Out of Poverty at Citylink Center

Dan Wolpert

Join us for a conversation with Dan Wolpert of the Minnesota Institute for Contemplation And Healing talk about how to stay spiritually grounded. Hear him share about how leaders can stay spiritually grounded, how they can offer the same for their congregations, and experience an imaginative contemplative exercise that you can use in your context. This week, in collaboration with the BTS Center, Reports will continue its series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coronovirus for faith leaders and faith communities:  a set of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. If you’re a faith leader and need a supportive community, make sure to check out:  The BTS’ Center’s and Reports From the Spiritual Frontier’s  online weekly prayer huddles weekly on Wednesdays at 9AMEST. Our Zoom Seminar: Spiritual Practices for Spiritual Leaders During COVID-19, Thursday, 3/26 at 10AMEST.  Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Adam Barlow-Thompson of the Neighboring Movement about how to be a good neighbor in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing.

Join us for a conversation with Dan Wolpert of the Minnesota Institute for Contemplation And Healing talk about how to stay spiritually grounded. Hear him share about how leaders can stay spiritually grounded, how they can offer the same for their congregations, and experience an imaginative contemplative exercise that you can use in your context. This week, in collaboration with <a href="http://thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the BTS Center</a>, Reports will continue its series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coronovirus for faith leaders and faith communities:  a set of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. If you’re a faith leader and need a supportive community, make sure to check out: <ul> <li>The BTS’ Center’s and Reports From the Spiritual Frontier’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2562159214102175/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> online weekly prayer huddles </a>weekly on Wednesdays at 9AMEST.</li> <li>Our Zoom Seminar: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2562159214102175/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spiritual Practices for Spiritual Leaders During COVID-19</a>, Thursday, 3/26 at 10AMEST.</li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Adam Barlow-Thompson of the <a href="https://neighboringmovement.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Neighboring Movement</a> about how to be a good neighbor in the time of COVID-19 and social distancing.

[Coronavirus] Dan Wolpert – Staying Spiritually Grounded

David Masland

Join us for a little more of our conversation with David Masland, when he talks about Into Silence from his perspective. We’re also celebrating that David and the folks in the Upper New York Annual Conference are joining us as sponsors for our 2019 season of Reports! You can find the rest of our conversation with David here and can find conversations with other pioneers like David by visiting our Facebook page or subscribing to us with your podcatcher of choice. Reports from the Spiritual Frontier is sponsored by Path1, the church planting agency of the United Methodist Church.

<a href="http://reports.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/MASLAND-DAVID-111_8DZZYVCE.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Join us for a little more of our conversation with David Masland, when he talks about <a href="https://into-silence.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Into Silence</a> from his perspective. We’re also celebrating that David and the folks in the<a href="https://www.facebook.com/uppernewyork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Upper New York Annual Conference</a> are joining us as sponsors for our 2019 season of Reports! <a href="http://reports.blubrry.net/2018/08/30/david-masland-creating-space-for-spiritual-pioneers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can find the rest of our conversation with David here</a> and can find conversations with other pioneers like David by visiting our <a href="http://www,facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> or subscribing to us with your podcatcher of choice. Reports from the Spiritual Frontier is sponsored by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/path1umc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1,</a> the church planting agency of the United Methodist Church.

David Masland B-Side: Into Silence Revisited and Celebrating a New Partnership!

Hannah Terry

Join us for our updated conversation with Hannah Terry of FAM Houston. Episode Highlights Include:  [Update] How FAM Houston has grown and what Hannah has learned What happens when people from different walks of life begin to encounter each other The Missional Wisdom Foundation and living in intentional community Bridge building with refugees in apartment complexes  Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you Path1: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church Bayit: Your Jewish Home The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church  If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with  Gavin Rogers , about encountering Jesus on a migrant caravan. Allen and Sara Ewing-Merrill, on encountering God in the refugee.  Stay tuned next for: An updated conversation with Brian Kemp-Schlemmer of City Square Church in Phoenix, Arizona, followed by our upcoming fall season!

Join us for our updated conversation with Hannah Terry of FAM Houston. Episode Highlights Include: <ul> <li>[Update] How FAM Houston has grown and what Hannah has learned</li> <li>What happens when people from different walks of life begin to encounter each other</li> <li>The Missional Wisdom Foundation and living in intentional community</li> <li>Bridge building with refugees in apartment complexes</li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1</a>: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.umoi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon-Idaho Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> <li><a href="https://yourbayit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bayit: Your Jewish Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/new-faith-communities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Upper New York Annual Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with <ul> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/gavin-rogers-meeting-god-on-a-migrant-caravan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gavin Rogers</a> , about encountering Jesus on a migrant caravan.</li> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/allen-and-sara-ewing-merrill-seeing-god-in-the-refugee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Allen and Sara Ewing-Merrill</a>, on encountering God in the refugee.</li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: An updated conversation with Brian Kemp-Schlemmer of City Square Church in Phoenix, Arizona, followed by our upcoming fall season!

Hannah Terry [Updated] – Refugees, Apartment Buildings, and the Work of God

Brian Kemp-Schlemmer

Join us for our updated conversation with Brian Kemp-Schlemmer of City Square Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Episode Highlights Include:  [Update] Inviting Gun-Toting protestors to the conversation [Update] The challenge of community and personal sustainability City-Shaped Churches Would I Pastor if I wasn’t Paid? The difference between inputs and outputs  Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you Path1: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church Bayit: Your Jewish Home The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church  If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with  Tyler Sitt  of New City Church, about new churches that grow new cities  Stay tuned next for: A new conversation with Rev. Carlos Reyes-Rodriguez, who works with DACA students, about the life of the undocumented student.

Join us for our updated conversation with Brian Kemp-Schlemmer of <a href="http://www.citysquarechurch.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">City Square Church</a> in Phoenix, Arizona. Episode Highlights Include: <ul> <li>[Update] Inviting Gun-Toting protestors to the conversation</li> <li>[Update] The challenge of community and personal sustainability</li> <li>City-Shaped Churches</li> <li>Would I Pastor if I wasn’t Paid?</li> <li>The difference between inputs and outputs</li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1</a>: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.umoi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon-Idaho Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> <li><a href="https://yourbayit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bayit: Your Jewish Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/new-faith-communities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Upper New York Annual Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out our conversations with <ul> <li><a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/tyler-sitt-new-churches-that-grow-new-cities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tyler Sitt  of New City Church</a>, about new churches that grow new cities</li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A new conversation with Rev. Carlos Reyes-Rodriguez, who works with DACA students, about the life of the undocumented student.

Brian Kemp-Schlemmer [Updated] Gun-Toting Protesters and Sustainable Ministry

Beth Estock

Join us for a conversation with Beth Estock about fearlessly loving leadership during COVID-19. She talks about her personal experience with having COVID-19, how individuals and faith communities need to embrace grounding practices as this moves from a short-term crisis to a longer term reality, and the beautiful opportunities this can open up for faith communities to act out of their very best selves. This week, in collaboration with the BTS Center, Reports will continue its series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coranovirus for faith leaders and faith communities:  a set of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. If you’re a faith leader and need a supportive community, make sure to check out:  The BTS’ Center’s and Reports From the Spiritual Frontier’s  online weekly prayer huddles weekly on Wednesdays at 9AMEST. Our Zoom Seminar: Spiritual Practices for Spiritual Leaders During COVID-19, Thursday, 3/26 at 10AMEST.  If you want to learn more about how you can be a good neighbor, check out:  Beth’s article, How To Navigate As Leaders Through the Unknown  Support us by:  Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Subscribing to us on Patreon Liking us on Facebook  Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you The BTS Center New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference  Stay tuned next for: A conversation next week with Rabbi Eli Freedman about hosting meaningful life cycle events, such as weddings and funerals, during a pandemic.

Join us for a conversation with <a href="http://bethestock.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beth Estock</a> about fearlessly loving leadership during COVID-19. She talks about her personal experience with having COVID-19, how individuals and faith communities need to embrace grounding practices as this moves from a short-term crisis to a longer term reality, and the beautiful opportunities this can open up for faith communities to act out of their very best selves. This week, in collaboration with <a href="http://thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the BTS Center</a>, Reports will continue its series on creative, compassionate responses to the Coranovirus for faith leaders and faith communities:  a set of short, 20 minute conversations about the 101’s of moving your community to a digital space, how to stay spiritually grounded, how to best love your neighbors, and more. If you’re a faith leader and need a supportive community, make sure to check out: <ul> <li>The BTS’ Center’s and Reports From the Spiritual Frontier’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2562159214102175/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> online weekly prayer huddles </a>weekly on Wednesdays at 9AMEST.</li> <li>Our Zoom Seminar: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2562159214102175/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spiritual Practices for Spiritual Leaders During COVID-19</a>, Thursday, 3/26 at 10AMEST.</li> </ul> If you want to learn more about how you can be a good neighbor, check out: <ul> <li>Beth’s article, <a href="https://www.bethestock.com/how-to-navigate-as-leaders-through-the-unknown/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How To Navigate As Leaders Through the Unknown</a></li> </ul> Support us by: <ul> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Subscribing to us on<a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Patreon</a></li> <li>Liking us on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a></li> </ul> Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.thebtscenter.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The BTS Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://nccumc.org/newfaithcommunities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Faith Communities of the North Carolina Annual Conference</a></li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation next week with Rabbi Eli Freedman about hosting meaningful life cycle events, such as weddings and funerals, during a pandemic.

[Coronavirus] Beth Estock – Fearlessly Loving Leadership During COVID-19

Mike Mather

Join us for a guest episode from one of our favorite podcasts, Neighbor Next Door, as hosts Adam Barlow-Thompson and Matthew Johnson of the Neighboring Movement interview Mike Mather of Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. You’ll also hear about our campaign to fund a fifth season of Reports. Short version is that we’ve made progress, but we’re still short of our goal, so pledge before our deadline on Thursday, December 5th! You can find more episodes of the Neighbor Next Door by visiting their website or subscribing to them wherever you get your podcasts! Support us by:  Supporting us on Patreon Subscribing to us on Apple Podcasts (or wherever else you get your podcasts) Liking us on Facebook.  If you liked this episode, check out our conversation with Adam and Matt, guest hosted by Daryn DeZengotita, “Finding God In Your Neighborhood”. Thanks to our amazing supporters, including  Patrons like you Path1: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church Bayit: Your Jewish Home The Upper New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church  Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz about advocating for trans inclusion in the ultra-orthodox Jewish community.

Join us for a guest episode from one of our favorite podcasts,<a href="https://neighboringmovement.org/neighbornextdoor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Neighbor Next Door</a>, as hosts Adam Barlow-Thompson and Matthew Johnson of the<a href="https://neighboringmovement.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Neighboring Movement</a> interview Mike Mather of Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. You’ll also hear about our campaign to fund a fifth season of Reports. Short version is that we’ve made progress, but we’re still short of our goal, so <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pledge</a> before our deadline on Thursday, December 5th! You can find more episodes of the Neighbor Next Door by visiting their <a href="https://neighboringmovement.org/neighbornextdoor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website </a>or subscribing to them wherever you get your podcasts! Support us by: <ul> <li>Supporting us on <a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a></li> <li>Subscribing to us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reports-from-the-spiritual-frontier/id1078685068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> (or wherever else you get your podcasts)</li> <li>Liking us on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/reportsfromthespiritualfrontier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook.</a></li> </ul> If you liked this episode, check out our conversation with Adam and Matt, guest hosted by Daryn DeZengotita, <a href="http://reportsfromthespiritualfrontier.com/adam-barlow-thompson-and-matt-johnson-finding-god-in-your-neighborhood/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Finding God In Your Neighborhood”</a>. Thanks to our amazing supporters, including <ul> <li><a href="http://www.patreon.com/reports" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patrons like you</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/new-church-starts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Path1</a>: The church planting agency of the United Methodist Church</li> <li>The <a href="https://www.umoi.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oregon-Idaho Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> <li><a href="https://yourbayit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bayit: Your Jewish Home</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.unyumc.org/ministries/new-faith-communities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Upper New York Annual Conference</a> of the United Methodist Church</li> </ul> Stay tuned next for: A conversation with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz about advocating for trans inclusion in the ultra-orthodox Jewish community.

[Guest Episode] Neighbor Next Door Podcast: Mike Mather

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