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At the RectoryAt the RectoryWisdom from a Traveler Further Ahead: Our Season Finale with Darrell RanumHappy New Year! What a way to kick off 2023 -- We are joined by the Katie's Dad Darrell Ranum! After a career in Medical Malpractice Insurance for 30+ years, he has a unique perspective into some of the main pieces of what shapes modern life together - working for fairness under the Law, managing people, and managing risk.  And he shares timely encouragement that no matter how crooked your life-trajectory seems there is a place where your unique experience can be used to bless people and build your life!  We had a blast creating this episode fo...2023-01-0242 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryFascism, Labor, and Justice with Austin HallThis week "At the Rectory," Katie and David talk to Austin Hall, a (soon-to-be) doctoral candidate in history at the University of Cincinnati and an expert in fascism. Austin tells us about how economics and suppressed wages can lead to social violence and how nations can prevent the rise of fascist ideologies. Not enough for you? We also hear about wage labor, class identity, and the role education can play in building better societies. Media recommendations: "Berlin ist Gefallen: on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h7t8VrjoaE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2022-12-2637 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryIt Is Hard to Repair The World: Human Resilience during the 30 Years WarThis week during our discussion of repairing the world, we talk with Dr. Evan Johnson, who studies the 30 Years War in Germany, to remember the continuity of human resilience in extended conflict zones.  We discuss the importance of history, memory, and mourning; as well as, considering how we can be part of repairing the world by the way we think about, study, and teach about conflicts that destroyed so many lives.  Book Recommendations: Coping with Life during the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648) Sigrun Haude https://www.amazon.com/1618-1648-Studies-Central-European-Histories/dp/9004466479/ref...2022-12-1940 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryWhat is History Even Supposed to Do?! Chatting About China and the British EmpireDo you ever read about something that makes you so mad because you weren't taught it in school?  Or maybe you were, but it was taught in this "well, that happened on this date" with no discussion or further inquiry? Well, your hosts At the Rectory had some questions about history, and thankfully we have our neighborhood Historian Katie at the ready! We believe that asking questions and being curious play a huge part of healing and changing the world.  Stay tuned at the end when our sound-engineer, David Lai, hops on...2022-11-2246 minAt the RectoryAt the Rectory"Reimagining Revelation" with Dean Flemming at the RectoryEver just avoid that weird book at the end of the Bible?  Or have you ever listened to someone preach about how all the signs and symbols point to current events and map out how the End Times will Come? Ever watch Left Behind? Even if the answer to all of the above is, Nope! - you should stick around for this chat with the lovely celebrated author Dean Flemming! His new book "Foretaste of the Future: Reimagining Revelation" is all about changing how Evangelicals have often read and interpreted Revelation.  De...2022-11-0737 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryDogs Heal Us in So Many Ways: Chatting with the Director of Legislative Outreach for the American Kennel ClubIn a time when relationships are breaking because of political differences, our guest this week calls us to practice compassion and patience with people who we just cannot agree with!  We are joined by Jennifer Clark who has spent the last 20 years working in politics. And boy, O boy do we dig into how controversial and almost 'dirty' politics feels these days. Katie asks "what could be polarizing about dogs??" and Jennifer happily takes us on a stroll through the complexities of her work, and balancing emotion, evidence, and compassion every day! And stay till t...2022-10-3135 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryThe Theology of Grilled Cheese Sandwiches: Pastor Meg Comes Back to the RectoryShall we say that Pastor Meg is our unofficial pastor of At the Rectory?  We know you love her and so she is back to chat with us about what it even looks like to Pastor in these 'anxious times'  -- Welcome Megan Trischler!  The last time we had Megan on, she wasn't quite sure what her next adventure would be. She felt called to ministry after her design job came to an end, but the question was WHO and WHERE would she minister? Within months of our last conversation Megan was officially invited on sta...2022-10-2454 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryHow Our Favorite Stories Help Repair (and Resist) the WorldWe are joined by our friends bringing their friends to the podcast today! Kyle Sondereker connected us with the fabulous Isaiah Hunt and we got to chat about why we love stories, Afrofuturism, and challenging a Eurocentric story structure!  As fiction continues to become reality (with all our technological advancements), more than ever the world we create in sci-fi fantasy could become our future. And we believe that it is that imagination and ingenuity that can help solve some of the major issues our cultures face today.  And in the middle of geeking out over Dn...2022-10-0348 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryBringing Heaven and Earth Back Together: A Chat with Marty from the BEMA PodcastMarty takes us to SCHOOL in this episode and shares his journey has a Jewish follower of Jesus and Campus Minister.  And boy, do we throw everything we have at him -- 'Why God?' 'What about bad religion and theology?' 'What can a Jewish/Eastern Perspective offer American Christianity?' and Marty answers with pictures and stories, and an infectious love for the things of God and humanity.  There are so many good stories in here, so many moments that made us cry, so many powerful reminders of the call to bring heaven an...2022-09-2656 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryHow Capitalism Forms and Deforms the Church: A Conversation with Dr. Emily HillMeet Dr. Emily Hill, anti-capitalist, chicken-coop Co-op member, and Theologian extraordinaire.  After a long career in the corporate world she chanced upon a brochure for a degree in Social Justice and Theology and knew that this was the next step God had for her. After not only completing her Masters, but a Ph.d in Theology, she shares what her research has been about lately -- namely, how capitalism has infiltrated church practices.  Emily gets us all fired up this episode about the intersections of race, gender, and economics, but she also leaves us with ho...2022-09-1349 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryQuilts for UkraineA Legacy from a dear friend becomes a blessing to a young mother of 4 and Ukrainian families half a world away.  This episode is full of WONDER as we marvel at God's goodness in the midst of grief, loss, and trauma. That God weaves together a story of loving care that we could not make up!  Meet Cara, who just said "Yes" to remembering those running from their homes, while she worked to create something to wrap them up on their long journey to safety.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...2022-08-2934 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryWhat the Heck is Katie's Dissertation About?Welcome to an Episode of "At the Rectory Inception" - a Host interviewing another Host! Tune in to hear why Katie was dancing at her dissertation defense, how many continents people watched her defense from, and basically just a lot of CELEBRATING THE NEW DR. RANUM!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2022-08-2542 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryThe Truth just Sounds Different: Learning to Trust your Voice with Brigette SchoenungIn a world where if feels like there is no truth, Brigette Schoenung sits down with us to remind us that the Truth CAN be recognized and shared - it just sounds different. Brigette is a prolific writer and has written several articles in the public sphere and we get to ask her about her process, and how she creates a persuasive persona, as well as how she survives as a woman writing on the internet where we know trolls run amok!  All this and much more is waiting for you on this week's episode of At t...2022-08-1537 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryBraving Controversy with Dr. Samuel Eshleman LatimerWe sit down with our good friend Sam who happens to also be a wonderful researcher, therapist, and psychologist in the Cincinnati area.  Sam shares some of the work he has done with a group he started called "Braving Controversy" to gather people together to talk about difficult, complex, and often polarizing topics in society.  Dive into to this interesting conversation that calls us to keep talking to each other, keep reaching across all kinds of divides to try to understand that "we are all human, and we are all going to make mistakes." ...2022-08-0943 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryBug Soup: Practicing Wonder and Paying Attention to the 'More-Than-Human' EnvironmentAbe is At the Rectory to talk about his favorite bugs, how he learns alongside his preschool students, and teaches us grown-ups how to slow down and pay attention to the wonder that is just a nice walk around your neighborhood away.  We talk about Swedish Preschools that are outdoors all year round, Japanese preschools shaped like a circle, and the Montessori tradition. Tones of reflections of education at all ages and how decolonization is an important practice to integrate into any classroom.  Join us for this week At the Rectory!  --- Send in a v...2022-08-0144 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryIts Complicated: Myth-Making, American National Identity, and the ConstitutionCalling all History buffs, this episode is for you!  We sit down with Kevin, a PhD candidate in the History Department at the University of Cincinnati to talk about American National identity and questioning how myth-making can be both a good thing and a bad thing for our nation. Kevin studies the Confederacy and so we dive into a look at Confederate History and how it has remained as a cultural entity in America today.  Tons to talk about from January 6th to Thanksgiving and much much more, check out this week's episode At the Re...2022-07-2540 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryRestoring Dignity for Others and Ourselves: Advocacy and Language Learning in Cincinnati SchoolsOur guest Ellen kicks off today's show by sharing her difficult experiences in college and how her decisions then led her to the important work she is doing in Cincinnati Schools as a substitute, Multi-language learner (MLL) instructor, and much more!  We adored having Ellen share her bright yet frank conversations around "quitting" vs. "leaving for something better", mental health and education and how teachers can be a part of repairing the world, but also breaking the world. You will laugh and tear up as you listen to this week's episode! Enjoy! --- Send in a v...2022-07-1841 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryWe Are All Just Doing Our Best: A Social Worker Reflects on Community Mental HealthKatie and Anne are joined by social worker Linnea who is currently about to "eat, pray, love" for a year out in Arizona!  You will love Linnea and her unique reflections on what it means to repair the world when the world just makes NO sense anymore. We love kicking off this season with her because she calls attention to the fact that we have to look at ourselves first and foremost when we are thinking about how broken the world is.  We cover SO much in this whirlwind of an episode, but it will ul...2022-07-1143 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryRepairing the World: Tikkun OlamIn our Intro episode for our 5th season, Katie and Anne sit down to reflect upon Judaism's concept of 'tikkun olam' or the call to repair the world! We preview guests to come as well sharing mini stories of tikkun olam in our lives, we are excited to kick start a new season of At the Rectory! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2022-07-0431 minAt the RectoryAt the RectorySeason 4 Finale: Professor of Finance by Day/ Instagram Famous Baker by Night: Amal After HoursIn our season finale -- We chat with Amal Abeysekera as he shares how he started baking and then how he became Instagram famous! He shares his favorite Sri Lankan ingredients like Kithul and how baking has connected him with people from all over the world! Check him out https://www.instagram.com/thunapahadiaries/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2022-03-0731 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryWe Have to Talk: Black History Month** Important Note: On the morning we sat down to record, Russia invaded Ukraine, so we talk a bit about that situation before Katie and Anne share their favorite recs for historical work and popular content creators and reflect on Black History Month! Stay tuned at the end for our sound editor's rendition of "We Shall Overcome" Links to work mentioned: Slave Religion - an academic history text written in the 1960s by Albert J. Raboteau https://global.oup.com/ushe/product/slave-religion-9780195174120?cc=us&lang=en& ...2022-02-2836 minAt the RectoryAt the RectorySoftware Engineer for the Metaverse by Day/Rock-climbing Adventurer by Night: Jim Chen Chats "At the Rectory"Jim Chen is a world-traveler, Meta-Human, and rock-climber who loves to have fun and get his friends to go Karaoking with him -- one of the reasons Jim is so fun and his After Hours are jam-packed with connection is because he practices saying 'yes' to all kinds of new experiences.  We chat about how making friends after college is hard, and listen to how Jim got started with rock-climbing - something that he says he is totally obsessed with because of how it centers him after a bad day and introduces him to so many people. ...2022-02-2123 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryWe Have to Talk: How Public Violence Impacts Gen ZOn the 4th anniversary of the Parkland School Shooting, we wanted to talk about public acts of violence and how they are shaping Gen Z and Generation Alpha. So, we invited Emma who is Anne's former Writing student and currently attending BGSU to listen to her experience and her perspective on the violence she has seen growing up. We tackle a lot of difficult topics that all center on acts of violence like school shootings, police shootings, violence against women, non-binary friends, and POC; and how all of these things are shaping Gen Z. Just...2022-02-1443 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryMother by Day/ Holistic Healer by Night: Making Space for Yourself "After Hours"Michelle Pelton shares her journey of becoming a wholistic healer and guide over the course of this difficult pandemic year+ and losing her father in November 2021.  We talk about healing, about how language is important in sharing the things that we love with the most people! And making time for ourselves and our dreams in the midst of a relationships that can take up all of our time.  Stay tuned at the end for a taste of what a Guided Meditation by Michelle would be like and ENJOY this fascinating conversation At the Rectory.  Y...2022-02-0741 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryAssistant Editor by Day/Crafter by Night: Celebrating Arts and Crafts After HoursThis week we celebrate the role of Arts and Crafts - particularly during this age of the pandemic! They help us focus, they help us re-use items, and so often we learn our crafting skills by sitting next to others and watching them work! Sarah Muncy joins us to reflect on what crafting means to her and how we can all revel in things that are slow to finish, are beautiful just because we like them, and that are not necessarily "financially productive." In a world where we so often hear that our value is...2022-01-3139 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryStudent Career Advisor by Day/Candle-maker by Night: Staying Curious with Mandy and Ginger BeeThis week we learn from Mandy McLaughlin! One of the most interesting people we have ever met!  She shares about her candle-making company Ginger Bee and how it has connected her to communities she never would have shared space with before! We laugh a lot during the episode and dive into the different ways sharing resources is a practice that began in Mandy's childhood and influences her life today.  You are going to love listening to our chat with Mandy At the Rectory! Check out the Ginger Bee Online Shop here: ht...2022-01-2433 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryHappy MLK Day - How can we Become Better Allies?Becoming a good ally takes time and the willingness to sit down and listen. No superheros here!  Enjoy this reflection on the ways that we have missed the mark and tried to "fix things" instead of listening and getting out of the way!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2022-01-1725 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryWe Have to Talk: January 6th Revisited with Allie KuroffThis week we are re-sharing our powerful conversation with Allie Kuroff who was a resident of DC and works for the Atlantic, which we had on the show about a year ago.  We think you will really enjoy Allie's perspective and reflecting on these events, as even now conversations are being had in our government about what really happened on January 6th, 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2022-01-1029 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryScientific Research Writer by Day/Violinist by Night: "After Hours" with SatishThis week we are so excited to welcome a good friend of the Rectory - Satish Casie Chetty!  This week, Satish reflects with gratitude on the wild journey that loving both medical science and music has taken him on ever since he began to play the violin at 10 years old. His story celebrates the power of community, protecting your passion, and perseverance -- and it is a perfect way to start off the new year! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2022-01-0341 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryOn the 4th Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me: an Episode of At the RectoryDid you know that Christmas is technically 12 days long? So here is our Christmas gift to you, our listeners! This episode is full of great music and movie recommendations, as well as talks about the complexities of Christmas and all the feelings that come with this nostalgic season!  So grab some hot coco and join us for this festive holiday episode!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-12-2839 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryIFS Therapist by Day/Singer and Actor by Night: Vanessa Trine "After Hours"We are joined this week by Vanessa Trine, a therapist in Southern California to talk about how her creative passions influence and equip her as a therapist. Vanessa gives us a great definition of what therapy is, lots of great resources, as well as talking about the absolute MAGIC of singing and how it can signal to your body that you are SAFE. Join us as we dive into the wonderful world of Vanessa's "After Hours." Follow Vanessa on Insta:  https://www.instagram.com/vanessa_trine_therapy/ Book Recc: "The Body Keeps the S...2021-12-2042 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryLibrarian by Day/Fantasy & Sci-Fi Author by Night: Melody Steiner At the RectoryThis week we get to talk about one of our favorite subjects At the Rectory -- BOOKS! We are joined by writer Melody Steiner to talk about libraries, publishing, and writing. For Melody, writing and sharing stories helped her create a place where she belonged and felt at peace. We talk about the importance of including diverse voices on syllabi and learning from stories that "we didn't know what we didn't know." Welcome Melody to the Rectory and follow her social media!   Order her debut novel "Slither" from her website:  https://www.melodysteiner.com/ Check her out on Twitter:  https://twi...2021-12-1544 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryNetflix Crash Mode vs. Really Living "After Hours" ft. The Hosts of At the RectoryEmilie, Anne, and Katie chat this week about how they are thinking about their "After Hours" and what to do to actually live after work, instead of just crash and watch a ton of Netflix (which they, of course, do, too).  Join us as we reflect on the nature of labor and if the Pandemic really did shift anything for people and their work/life balance.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-12-0631 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryGraduate Student by Day/Chicken Keeper by Night: DJ's Philosophy of "After Hours"DJ Trischler joins us At the Rectory to share his thoughts about how his work intersects with all aspects of his life in a small neighborhood in Cincinnati. He offers three questions to ground listeners --  Are you being simple in your ways? Are you being present in your place?  Are you being hospitable to the guest? Love DJ? Check out our conversation with Megan Trischler's in Season 1 (Ep 8 & 9)  Book Links: "A Paradise Built in Hell" by Rebecca Solnit https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/boo...2021-11-3047 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryEpiscopal Priest by Day/Author by Night: Meet Alice Connor "After Hours"We are thrilled to welcome the witty and wonderful Alice Connor At the Rectory this week! We chat about Alice's newest book "Brave: Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Grief, Mercy, Folly, Joy, Sex, and Redemption" and unpack some of the stories we grew up with about God, and Alice shares how she keeps a balance between work, family, and her writing career.  You are not going to want to miss this delightful episode! Check out her other book "Fierce: Women of the Bible and Their Stories of Violence, Mercy, Bravery, W...2021-11-2255 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryBanker by Day, Singer/Songwriter By Night -- It's Cara Willer "After Hours"Cara shares powerful stories of how God speaks to her through dreams and shows up in Creation to remind her that she is not alone. Cara translates her infectious love for God and people through her music.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-11-1545 minAt the RectoryAt the RectorySpooky Season At the Rectory: Midnight Mass ReviewWe geek out about all this horror and religion and monsters!  Special Guest Curtis Ranum joins us to give more insight and recc for your next horror movie watch!  You don't want to miss this episode of At the Rectory: Spooky Edition --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-11-011h 02At the RectoryAt the RectorySeason 3 Bonus Highlight ReelDavid crashes the party At the Rectory as we reflect on the AMAZING stories we have heard this season! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-10-1116 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3 Ep14: Love Stories At the RectoryAnne is a new AUNT Emilie is SUPER-FIX-IT BARBIE And Katie reminds us to say "Yes"  Join us as the hosts of At the Rectory reflect on their definitions and experiences of love --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-10-0436 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep 13: Puppy LoveThis episode is dedicated to our pets that teach us so much about unconditional love. We laugh and cry and share just how much caring for and being taken care of by our pets has transformed our lives and even connected us better to new friends and our community!  Give it a listen and share with someone else who LOVES pets!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-09-2054 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep12: Walking with You in the Dark: A Chaplain's Experience of Transformative LoveAs a chaplain, our guest John Betz has seen it all, from "What the Hell are you doing here?" to gifts of moonshine, the spectrum of humanity's brokenness challenged him to get reacquainted with his own brokenness. John has worked as a Chaplain in Pediatrics, Hospice, the Army, and now is the Executive Directory for Spiritual Health in the Wellstar Health System in Atlanta, Georgia. He has an infectious laugh and encourages us by sharing that what people really need when they are in crisis is NOT the SUPERHERO, but just a Ministry of Presence.  L...2021-09-0633 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep11: Love Requires WORK with Best Friends Sarah and DaniHow many of us are still friends with the people we met at college orientation? Not many! Join us this week as Sara and Dani share their hilarious first impressions of each other and the stories of the work love has to do to keep a 14-year friendship THIS full of laughter!  This episode has a "sleep-over" vibe, so curl up and enjoy our guests Sarah and Dani at the Rectory   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-08-3040 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep10: Bosom Friends, Breastmilk and the Body of ChristDuring a semester in Washington DC 18 years ago, Katie, Allie, and Lesa were pranking their neighbors and studying Political Science and had no idea the journey that God would take them on.   Check out Episode 7 for Lesa's whole story, because this episode celebrates the amazing Body of Christ that served Lesa and her family during the devastating Krabbe diagnosis of their daughter Tori, and particularly Allie's ability to ship breastmilk across the country for Tori when Lesa's milk supply could not come in.   This episode includes a wonderful encouragement to hold the grief and joy of o...2021-08-2339 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep9: Loving "Small and Misunderstood" Spiders with Trinity WallsTrinity Walls joins us to talk about something that a lot of people do NOT love -- SPIDERS! From a young age, Trinity was naming the spiders she found around the house, and by 12 she wanted a pet Tarantula! Trinity shares her love story of spiders and what they have taught her about the value of leaning in and taking a closer look and celebrating diversity! Trinity does several outreach programs for children in Berkeley, CA where they talk about the common misconceptions surrounding spiders and get to engage with and ask questions about the...2021-08-1630 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep8: The Places We Love: Gardens and CitiesPlaces connect us to each other, to ourselves, to the past, and to the literal earth. We would be remiss if we did not include love stories of place in our topics this Season!  This week we are including a short story reading of Robin Wall Kimmerer's "Epiphany in the Beans" that reminds us that the Earth loves us back, and a conversation with former Guest (Check out Episode 3 of this Season) Anne Steinert about her love of cities, and the continuity of human experience throughout time.  You can buy "Braiding Sweetgrass" here: https://www.in...2021-08-0924 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep7: Love and Terminal Illness: Lesa and Tori Brackbill's StoryLesa shares the story of her daughter Tori, who was diagnosed with Krabbe - a rare disease that attacks the white matter of the brain - when she was 5 months old. Through endless appointments, Lesa and her family decided to make a bucket list for Tori and celebrate their daughter's life. In the midst of terrible sadness, they chose joy, they chose love.  After entrusting Tori back to God when she was almost 20 months old, Lesa became an advocate and lobbyist for newborn screening for rare diseases like Krabbe, because if Tori had been screened for Krabbe w...2021-08-0234 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep6: Safe Harbors: Stories from an International and Intergenerational FriendshipWe are thrilled that our "sound guy" David has brought his dear friend Anne Packevicz to the Rectory this week.  They met 14 years ago in Beijing, and David was immediately incorporated into the Packevicz family who were working as English teachers. Through throwing impromptu musicals, connecting over their shared faith, and lots of joy their friendship solidified to the point where David calls Anne his "American mom."  And, as with most true friendships and families, the road they walked together was not always easy. Anne's husband Mike died 4 years ago and their grief journey has br...2021-07-2637 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3 Ep5: Two Ladies and a Lad: Adoption and Doing Life TogetherBobbie and Jules join us to talk about their exceptional love story! They are friends turned roommates and have dedicated years to doing life together, and being vulnerable. So when Bobbie adopted her great-nephew, Jules came along for the ride as Aunt Jules. Together they share how Bobbie's son Drew came into their lives, their love and appreciation for each other, the role their faith has played in the trajectory of their lives, and their dreams for the future. Connect with them here at their blog: https://2ladiesandalad.com/ --- Send in...2021-07-1938 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep4: God is Love: Joseph from South Korea Shares the GospelJoseph joins us from SUNY Korea, Incheon Campus to talk about his experience of God's love through his journey growing up in rural South Korea, traveling to the US for his PhD, losing his mother at a young age, and working with students.   You will love Joseph's wonderful illustrations of his relationship with God, and how that impacts his capacity to generously love his family, neighbors, students, and fuels his dreams for a reunified Korea. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-07-1227 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep3: Here is the Love of My Life: A Working Mother's Love StoryThis week we are joined by another Anne!  Anne Steinert works at the University of Cincinnati and her love story with her son moved us to tears in this episode.  Anne invites us to unpack the different narratives that we are told about motherhood, birth, and our work/life balance. In this episode, we were almost overrun with Anne's different love stories -- from her family who supported her, to her son, and her students.  We loved celebrating the overflowing quality of love in this episode; Love doesn't exclude and fold inwards, but pours generously out and transforms how we see...2021-07-0533 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3EP2: Lifelong Friends and the Lesson of VulnerabilityWe all desire connection and deep friendship - but it seems so hard to find! So, we thought we would ask our friends who have a wonderful story of connection, vulnerability, and a deep love that has spanned 22 years. We interview Rachel first and ask her about how she first met her best friend, Kristina, and their secret to a successful 22-year friendship love story. Then Kristina joins us and we get to celebrate lots of memories, tattoo ideas, cats, and fun tiktok challenges. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show...2021-06-2833 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS3Ep1: Which Love Stories Do We Forget to Celebrate?We all love a good love story.  And typically that love story is a romantic one.  But what happens when you use the phrase "love story" to describe a friendship that has lasted 22 years? Or a bond between a parent and  child? Love of country? or Love between a person and a place? What happens is that our capacity to see and value all the love stories in our lives grows. We are able to celebrate more relationships, more  milestones!  All throughout this season we will be sharing many of our frien...2021-06-2418 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep 14: Friends and Film Reviews: MinariWe end Season 2 At the Rectory with Erin, a dear friend of the Rectory, comes over for a movie night! Virtually of course. We talk about her time spent in China as an English teacher with the organization ELIC (English Language Institute/China) and of course chat about the uniquely American-ness of Minari and all our favorite characters!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-04-1240 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep13: Wrestling with American Evangelical ChristianityNicole B is back At the Rectory in order to help us unpack some toxic aspects of American Evangelical culture, discuss the Atlanta Shootings, and our personal faith journeys and interactions with American Evangelical culture. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-04-0530 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep12: Design, Degrees, and Identity: A Cup of Tea with Nicole BWe welcome the delightful Nicole B to the Rectory to discuss her passion for design AND working to create sustainable change for people and systems.  And as a result of some of Nicole's feedback, we reflect, as a podcast, on the kinds of guest we have and how we need community members to point out our blind spots so that we can grow and make this podcast a safe and relevant space.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-03-2927 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep11: Illuminating the Need for Lament with Charles DudleyCharles is a dear friend and frequent visitor to the Rectory - we share stories and check in with Charles after a hard year.  He calls us to make space for difficult conversations, to have a humble spirit, and also to not be afraid to put up healthy boundaries for yourself.  Connect with Charles on FB: https://www.facebook.com/charlesddly --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-03-2239 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep10: griefKatie, Emilie, and Anne discuss the tragic mass shooting that happened in their neighborhood on Sunday, February 28th. Sources on the triple homicide in Evanston: https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/suspect-in-cincinnati-triple-homicide-died-friday-in-detroit-after-police-shooting?fbclid=IwAR2JLUTDAbH0wgzAF_98T9VbbRjCC9WWuXk1e7iMKBYafVCXEgQuBtklQGo https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2021/03/01/suspect-evanston-mass-shooting-injured-detroit-officer-involved-shooting/6869613002/ Poem read at the end of the Podcast: http://resident-theology.blogspot.com/2009/03/sunday-sabbath-poetry-walter.html At the dawn By Walter Brueggemann --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-03-1526 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep9: Cross-Cultural Work and Living in Apocalyptic-ish Times: A Chat with a Missionary in the PhilippinesThe Rectory welcomes our first overseas guest!  Nate Owens works as a missionary in the Philippines. We discuss what Cross-cultural work means to him, and how those lessons can apply as we negotiate different cultures/groups in the US.  Nate shares his hope for the American church, as well as the global church, and reminds us all to just go and do the dishes as an act of faith that there will be a tomorrow.   Connect with our Guest Nate Owens: fb: https://www.facebook.com/f.nathan.owens follow on twi...2021-03-0832 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep8: Reflections on Belonging, Race, and Sri LankaOur dear friend and sociologist, (almost Dr.) Ayesha Casie Chetty, shares a bit of her research and experiences as part of the Sri Lankan diaspora in the US. Want to know more about the book mentioned "The Race of Sound" and Nina Sun Eidsheim story:  https://www.dukeupress.edu/the-race-of-sound Want to know more about the Civil War in Sri Lanka? https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/21/world/asia/sri-lanka-history-civil-war.html Want to know more about Sri Lankan food? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=salEVVKMA_I --- Se...2021-03-0131 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep7: History of US Voting Rights: "All In: Fight for Democracy" Film DiscussionThe ladies At the Rectory discuss the movie "All In: Fight for Democracy" and the history of voter suppression in America. "All-In" website:  https://www.allinforvoting.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-02-2236 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep6: Intersectionality in OB-GYN with Dr. Grace ChenDr. Grace Chen joins us to discuss the intersectional issues in OB-GYN. We discuss the maternal and infant mortality rate for black mothers and children, as well as how Christianity plays a part in the formation of our understanding of women's bodies and reproductive rights.  Links: Irish Apology for "Magdalene Laundries": https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/13/irish-church-and-state-apologise-for-callous-mother-and-baby-home-institutions  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-02-1540 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep5: No Community is a Monolith: Squaring our Current Beliefs with our UpbringingAllie Kuroff, a researcher for The Atlantic, left her socially conservative hometown to go to college in CA and now has begun her career with *gasp* "The Media." Allie encourages us as we wrestle with the complicated interactions with the communities that help shape our first understanding of the world.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-02-0128 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep4: How Can We Be Better Allies?We are living in a time where more and more people are waking up to the realities of systemic racism in America. But how do you enter places of true service instead of fashioning yourself into another white savior?  Connecting the Cause Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/connectingthecause/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-01-2529 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep3: We Have to Talk: The Capitol InsurrectionAllie Kuroff, researcher for the Atlantic magazine and former resident of DC helps us work through mistrust of "the Media" and of course, the US Capitol Insurrection  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2021-01-1829 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep2: Walking the Path of Mastery: Drinks with Curtis RanumCurtis Ranum shares what he has learned along his long journey towards mastery of himself and of many different skills. From law school to serving in the Army National Guard, Curtis shares that the secret of a successful life is being fiercely honest with yourself.  In addition to plenty nuggets of wisdom, don't miss a super fun conversation about horror movies and what this genre and tell us about the anxieties and fears of our culture.  Book Recs:  Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink  https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs/dp/1250183863/ref=sr_1...2021-01-1136 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS2Ep1: Choose Joy: A Conversation with a Bioscientist turned English TeacherDr. Katelyn Sondereker joins us to talk about her next steps and the kindness that sometimes you have to fight for in this life. She has her PhD in Integrated Bioscience from The University of Akron and has decided to forgo the usual Post-doc in favor of moving around the world to Japan to be a TEFL instructor.  She also self-published a book of poetry called "Revolutions" which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/revolutions-Kate-Sondereker/dp/1070959693/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=kate+sondereker&qid=1609784308&sr=8-1 --- Send in a voice message: https://p...2021-01-0431 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep13: Glühwein, Narnia, and Becoming Human Again: Season 1 Wrap PartyA little sweet and spice for your holiday season! Link to the article Katie mentions later in the episode: https://nursingclio.org/2020/06/08/asymptomatic-lethality-cooper-covid-19-and-the-potential-for-black-death/?fbclid=IwAR0K_miiI8nd3_wYv7YhCfv9BBgAgPlPrAQtvlDLSU4NOGGz-AMNg2FZONs --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-12-0734 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep12: God's Faithfulness and Disability: Kristina Benham's TestimonyKristina Benham's testimony of God's faithfulness is one that will deeply bless you.  She shares about her experiences with having a visual impairment called achromatopsia, and her recent diagnosis of OCD and major depression. Through it all Kristina traces back the fingerprints of God in a bittersweet and sacred episode of "At the Rectory." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-11-3035 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep11: Social Work, Trauma Therapy, and Tankinis with Sidney HaysWe know you will love Sidney! A long time friend and the original name-giver of "The Rectory," Sidney pulls books off shelves in this episode and gives us insight into ourselves and our relationships. She makes us laugh and makes us cry! Enjoy! Books Recommended:  "Gifts from a Challenging Childhood" by Jan Bergstrom "Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving" by Pete Walker --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-11-2334 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep10: What is a Milestone in Your Spiritual Journey?Megan Trischler is back to talk about Spiritual Milestones. Megan, the Ladies of the Rectory, and their lovely sound engineer David all share stories of important milestones in their journeys.  We invite you to look back on your own life and see those turning points, those spiritual milestones -- see how far you have come. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-11-1628 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep9: Sisters and Spiritual Direction with Megan TrischlerIn the Aftermath of an exhausting election season, At the Rectory is so happy to welcome our wonderfully wise friend, Megan Trischler.  Megan was a mover and shaker in the Cincinnati Urban Development community, but these days is turning her background in design and community organizing towards a new path -- spiritual direction.  Link to Megan's Contemplative Practice platform "Room to Notice": https://www.eventbrite.com/e/room-to-notice-tickets-105668429116 Sustainable Faith: School of Spiritual Direction -- https://www.sustainablefaith.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-11-0930 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep8: Your Mileage May Vary: David Lai's Journey as a Blind Chinese Pianist in AmericaOur wonderful Sound Engineer David Lai steps in front of the curtain on this episode of "At the Rectory."  We discuss the challenges he has overcome in his life as a pianist who is blind, the deep sense of gratitude he feels for his friends, mentors, and teachers, as well as much laughter as we discuss the confusing, but powerful connection between "God, guns, and country music." David's recent recital: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6P3N-EQ2Fk --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...2020-11-0328 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep7: The Crisis in Modern Journalism: A Conversation with Blake NelsonWhat do reporters even do on a daily basis? What are some good practices for readers to hunt down facts? What is the state of modern journalism?  Check out our guests website: http://www.blakecnelson.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-10-2631 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep6: Serving Vulnerable Urban Populations: Questions of Generosity and LimitationsThe ladies At the Rectory share common questions and concerns that arise when people attempt to care for vulnerable urban populations.  Offering understanding and practical tips to deal with the layers of Race, Class, and Gender that arise in these exchanges.  *Trigger warning* for story about sexual microaggression  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-10-2130 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep5: Rest, Social Justice Warrior: A Conversation about the EnneagramHow can you care for yourself,  weary Social Justice Warrior? The Enneagram may be a useful tool for you. Your hosts Emilie (5), Katie (5), and Anne (9) do a deep dive into how the Enneagram has given them language to unpack their own patterns. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-10-1330 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep4: You are not Alone: Laura-li Gaide's Enneagram ProjectWe welcome Laura-Li this week and discuss the Enneagram's usefulness for people of faith. Stay tuned for a reading of Audre Lorde's "A Litany for Survival" as our Parting Gift at the end of the episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-10-1226 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep3: One Step at a Time: Stephen Hanna and Sustainable LivingWe discuss living sustainably, and the intersections between politics, faith, and saving the planet Show Notes: Andy Andrews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyandrewsauthor/?hl=en Lauren Singer Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trashisfortossers/?hl=en Objectified (film): https://vimeo.com/ondemand/objectified --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-09-3027 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep2: Embodied Faith and Ableism: Covid-19 EditionReflecting on our experience with Covid-19 as people of faith and  Confronting American individualism and Ableism at large --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anne-rothhaas/message2020-09-2128 minAt the RectoryAt the RectoryS1Ep1: Pathways, Patriarchy, and PeaceThe women of the Rectory discuss 'super fun' messages from the Patriarchy: "Don't worry, you'll find someone" "You said, yes. You can't leave now." "You got an apology, now stop making noise." Link to Emilie's "FAV of the Week" https://open.spotify.com/track/1oA9hE3IxT8moluIvq9Uc8?si=HYhJ__MRQnyTvG2QLjnRJA Recording and all piano pieces by the lovely David Lai --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2020-09-1439 min