AskThePriest Podcast

Desmond Tutu, Insisting we are "Made for Goodness"

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:38:49 -0500

From NPR's Morning Edition on March 11th.
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Our occasional series with people of broad experience turns this week to a man characterized by his faith — and his willingness to fight.

In the era of apartheid, Archbishop Desmond Tutu railed against the injustice and inhumanity of South Africa's government, and his passionate advocacy helped make the change that came to that country in the 1990s.

Rebuilding A Cathedral of Compassion - A Sermon

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:29:44 -0600

By the Rev. David Simmons. The Episcopal Church of today is not the church of power and influence it was a generation ago. This is a natural consequence of the Church beginning to see the Gospel as something that requires us to take positions on issues of human rights. We are still in the process of rebuilding who we are. (And yes, I am aware that I get the date of MLK's visit to the National Cathedral wrong - I'm preaching without notes.)

Senator Danforth on Faith, Evangelicals and the GOP

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:54:17 -0500

Many know John Danforth as a former three-term U.S. Senator from Missouri, and former Ambassador to the United Nations. But the Midwestern Republican's interests stretch far beyond politics. Danforth is also an ordained Episcopal priest. The public servant talks openly about his faith and why he believes right-wing evangelicals have done more harm than good for the GOP.

AOC Williams reflects on the ACC meeting

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:38:06 -0500

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, Reflects on the Anglican Consultative Council meeting which has just ended.

Why I believe in the Resurrection - A Sermon

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:38:06 -0500

Often people refer to the Resurrection as a symbol or metaphor. I believe that to be inadequate. Why I believe in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

This I Believe - Sara Miles

Thu, 08 May 2008 13:28:13 -0500

All Things Considered, May 5, 2008 · "Until recently, I thought being a Christian was all about belief. I didn't know any Christians, but I considered them people who believed in the virgin birth, for example, the way I believed in photosynthesis or germs.

But then, in an experience I still can't logically explain, I walked into a church and a stranger handed me a chunk of bread. Suddenly, I knew that it was made out of real flour and water and yeast — yet I also knew that God, named Jesus, was alive and in my mouth."

Sara Miles is founder of The Food Pantry at St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco. A former restaurant cook, Miles is a journalist who writes about military affairs, politics and culture, and is author of the memoir Take This Bread.

Gene Robinson on Fresh Air

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:22:21 -0500

Fresh Air from WHYY, April 16, 2008 · It's been four years since Gene Robinson was consecrated bishop of the Episcopal diocese of New Hampshire. He's faced challenges and controversies as that denomination's first openly gay bishop — and he's written about them in a new memoir, In the Eye of the Storm: Swept to the Center by God.

Formerly married, with two daughters and granddaughters, Robinson came out publicly in the 1980s, and has been in a relationship with his partner, Mark Andrew, for two decades. He remains close to his ex-wife and his family, many of whom attended his consecration. But his openness, together with other issues surrounding gay people of faith, has caused controversy within the church, with conservative Anglicans threatening to leave the denomination.

CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and the Christian Myth

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:59:20 -0500

An Easter sermon about CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien's view of myth and why the Christian myth matters.

Katherine Jefferts Schori on State of Belief

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:47:22 -0600

Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori is interviewed on Air America's State of Belief.

BBC 4 Interviews Katherine Jeffers Schori

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:53:51 -0600

Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori is interviewed on BBC4 about the state of the Episcopal Church.

Brotherly Love - William and Brian Murdock

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:54:46 -0500

Here and Now from PRI - The Episcopal Church in North America is near schism over the debate on same-sex unions and the consecration of gay marriage. The church's stance on gay rights is threatening to tear apart not only the church, but two brothers in Massachusetts, both of them priests. Bishop William Murdock is a member of a group of Anglican priests who want to create a new branch of the Anglican Church to rival the Episcopalians. He recently traveled to Africa to be consecrated by a more conservative branch of the Anglican Church in Kenya. He has since been defrocked by the Episcopal Church. William's brother Brian Murdock is an openly gay Episcopal priest. Robin Young talks to both brothers about the how they reconcile with one another, and the future of their church.

Presiding Bishop Offers an overview of the House of Bishops

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 15:23:16 -0500

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori offers an overview of the House of Bishops and speaks about the upcoming September 20-25 meeting in New Orleans.

Hosea and Gomer - A Sermon on forgiveness

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:02:30 -0500

An excellent sermon on forgiveness by the Rev. Rose Bogal-Allbritten, Deacon.

Presiding Bishop addresses Senate Committee on Global Warming

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 16:47:27 -0500

Katherine Jefferts Schori addresses the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works regarding Global Warming.

Sermon - What about Dorkus?

Tue, 01 May 2007 16:11:39 -0500

By The Rev. Rose Bogal-Allbritten. Tabitha (Dorkus) was apparently a very important woman. She and Peter bear witness to the conviction and compassion of the church formed by the Resurrection of Jesus.

Literalism: The Heresy of the 20th Century

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:50:29 -0500

The idea of Biblical Literalism is one of short pedigree within the Christian community. Its ascendancy in the 20th century as the premier way of interpreting scripture presents a threat to both Christian tradition and the relationship between science and
religion. This lecture will address the history of fundamentalism and the idea of Biblical Inerrancy and their impact on both religion and
science. A lecture at Murray State University.

The Presiding Bishop speaks about the recently concluded House of Bishops meeting

Tue, 27 Mar 2007 16:39:47 -0500

Deputy for Communication Jan Nunley speaks with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori for an update on the recently concluded House of Bishops meeting in Camp Allen.

AOC Rowan Williams on Millenium Development Goals