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Justice. Mercy. Faith.Can you offer grace to yourself?In this mini-episode, the Rev. Margaret Marcuson reads her essay, “Can you offer grace to yourself?” At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-winning weekly e-newsletter, this podcast, and a growing presence on social media. Now, for the first time, we’re adding a member support program—Christian Citizen Ambassadors! Learn more about how you can support our work at christiancitizen.us/members2021-06-1709 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis (Part III)Christian Citizen editor Curtis Ramsey-Lucas sits down with Margaret Marcuson, Matthew Crebbin and Michael Woolf for a conversation around their respective contributions to the book, “#InThisTogether: Ministry in Times of Crisis,” on what we've learned about the Church, our communities, and ourselves during the pandemic and other crises our nation has faced over the last year.At The Christian Citizen, we’re passionate about justice, mercy, and faith. We produce award-winning content that is provocative, timely, and relevant. What started 25 years ago as a print-only publication is now a digital-first multi-platform media brand. We’ve added an award-wi...2021-06-1545 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Serenity in overwhelming timesThe Rev. John Zehring discusses finding serenity in overwhelming times and Margaret Marcuson reminds us how (and why) to give thanks for our families this Thanksgiving. Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by myself, Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison.The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden...2020-11-2515 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.I am weary, let me voteClaire Hein Blanton is an ordained Baptist minister in Houston, Texas. She is currently studying for her PhD in systematic theology and ethics from the University of Aberdeen. Essay: “I am weary, let me vote.”The Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil is director of Short-Term Mission for International Ministries. Essay: “Walking a new walk-engaging in practices that build bridges, break barriers.”The Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell is pastor of Queen Anne Baptist Church, in Seattle, Washington, and ministry associate of social media for the Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches USA. Essay: “Zoom Memor...2020-10-2928 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.How to see a miracle when you’re exhaustedThe Rev. Margaret Marcuson helps ministers do their work without wearing out or burning out, through ministry coaching, presentations and online resources which can be found at margaretmarcuson.com. She joins us this week reading her essay, “How to see a miracle when you’re exhausted.”The Rev. Dr. Corey Fields is senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Newark, Deleware. Here he is with his essay, “'Ring Them Bell'”: The Church as the megaphone of hurt and hope.”Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citize...2020-09-2414 min
Grant Park Church01.19.20: Sermon (Margaret Marcuson)Second Sunday after Epiphany
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John 14:25-292020-01-2016 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.“Nice” is not a biblical wordThank you to this week’s guest the Rev. Margaret Marcuson.Our theme music is “Believable 2” by Peter SandbergThe Christian Citizen is edited by Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and is a publication of the American Baptist Home Mission Societies. The show, website and newsletter are produced by Joshua Kagi. Stories are copy edited by Hannah Estifanos. Our Art Director is Danny Ellison. The Christian Citizen editorial board is: Dr. Jeffrey Haggray, Laura Alden, Susan Gottshall, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, the Rev. Sarah Strosahl-Kagi, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Turner-Triplett and Rev. Cassandra Carkuff...2019-11-0714 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Faith, mental health, and the rumor of graceCurtis Ramsey-Lucas is editor of The Christian Citizen and in honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, he brings us his latest piece, “Faith, mental health, and the rumor of grace.”
Claire Hein Blanton is an ordained Baptist minister in Houston, Texas. She is currently studying for her PhD in systematic theology and ethics from the University of Aberdeen. This week, she joins the podcast with her contribution: “Welcoming new mothers and making space for postpartum mood disorders in our churches.”
The Rev. Margaret Marcuson helps ministers do their work without wearing out or burning...2019-05-0716 minJustice. Mercy. Faith.Who is my neighbor?Christian Citizen contributors, the Rev. Mindi Welton-Mitchell on “Who is my neighbor?”, the Rev. John Zehring returns to the podcast with his essay, “The day they hid the Liberty Bell,” and the Rev. Margaret Marcuson asks, “Can you let go?”2019-02-2820 min