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Lady Preacher PodcastWhat's Saving My Faith & My Life - 33rd Birthday Edition!Today Pastor Kelsey turns 33, and to celebrate, she's reflecting on seven things that are saving her faith and her life. Community & letting people inWriting in my prayer journal againOne small thing for myself (special shout out to Kendra Adachi aka The Lazy Genius and her book The Lazy Genius Way)Rachel Held Evans’ book Wholehearted FaithGratitude“The most helpful thing you can do for us…”The Marco Polo appCONNECT WITH US:Donate today and support our work!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our...2025-02-2121 minLady Preacher PodcastWe're baaaack!Join Kelsey for an update on where we've been AND where we're planning to go! We've been hosting the Lady Preacher Podcast for 4.5 years now, and we are excited to be moving into the 2.0 version! Listen for more info!Connect with us!Donate today and support our work!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Join our FREE bookclubCheck out our website for various resources - including devotionals, journaling prompts, and even curriculumGet some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us...2025-02-1008 min
Lady Preacher PodcastExploring the Enneagram: Types 5-9Learn more about who God made you to be, and who God is calling you to become!This week we’re sharing part two of our two-part Enneagram Series. Be sure to listen to the first episode where we offer an introduction to the Enneagram and dive into types 1-4. This week we learn about types 5-9!Today’s experts include:Kevin Beebe, who helps us explore Enneagram Fives. Kevin is a pastor in the ELCA and serves as the Executive Director of Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center. List...2024-11-0417 min
Lady Preacher PodcastPockets of Faith in Motherhood with Britney GregoryJoin Pastor Kelsey and her bestie, Britney, for a raw and real conversation about the realities of practicing faith in the throes of motherhood. We all live busy lives, so whether you are a parent or not, you'll hear reflections of your own journey - where it can feel like there's no time or space to write in a prayer journal every night for 20 minutes or wake up 30 minutes earlier to read your Bible. We often feel the pressure to practice our faith or connect with God in the "right" way. Hopefully this episode gives your permission to give...2024-10-2138 min
Lady Preacher PodcastFaith-Rooted Reproductive Justice with Rev. Angela Tyler-WilliamsJoin Pastor Kelsey and Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams for a timely and important conversation about how our faith can guide our vote, particularly when it comes to values around Reproductive Justice. About SACReD: SACReD (SACReD Alliance of Communities for Reproductive Dignity) is a national alliance of multiracial, multifaith, multiethnic, mixed gender and sexual identity religious leaders, congregations, movement organizations, activists, academics, and directly impacted communities collaborating to advance Reproductive Justice through congregational education, culture change, community building, and direct service.Join SACReD for their Woven Together educational series: https://www.sacreddignity...2024-10-1434 min
Lady Preacher PodcastHow God Prepares Us for the JourneyRecently, Kelsey had the opportunity to preach at First Congregational Church of Bellingham and when the Pastor told her what the scripture would be, she almost backed out.It was the story of Passover (Exodus 12 and 13), when Moses leads his people out of slavery into freedom. It's a powerful, poignant story, but it also includes the gruesome and troubling 10th plague to hit Egypt: the killing of all the first-born children and animals.While she doesn't focus primarily on that aspect of the story, Kelsey offers a perspective from Rabbi Jonathan Sacks that changed how...2024-10-0716 minLady Preacher PodcastIf You Want to Walk on WaterAs requested, we are offering a series of short sermons that will be posted once a month. They're less sermon and more pastor Kelsey reflecting on scripture alongside to, inviting us all to explore God's word together. Today we're getting curious about Matthew 14:22-33, when Jesus walks on water and invites Peter to do the same. What could the invitation to all of us be a we hear this story? What might God be saying to you?Let's find out together!Join the Movement!We are kicking off a fundraiser...2024-09-2017 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Lydia Posselt: Faith, Hope, & LOL on ParentingAfter hearing from several parents a request for podcast recommendations for progressive faith related podcasts, Rev. Lydia Posselt (she/her) decided to take matters into her own hands. Having found very little out there that fit the need, Lydia started Faith, Hope, & LOL: A Parenting and Faith Podcast. In today's episode, she talks with Kelsey about why this need is so important to fill, why the gap exists, and what support parents are asking for in talking with kids about faith. You can find Faith, Hope, & LOL anywhere you listen to podcasts!About Lydia2024-09-1647 min
Lady Preacher PodcastEvery Woman Is Worthy with Maggie WinzelerIn today's conversation Pastor Kelsey talks with the woman behind Every Woman is Worthy, Maggie. Maggie Winzeler is a women's wellness advocate, business owner, writer, and coach. She recently launched a new social impact brand called Every Woman is Worthy that celebrates womens' value and gives back to marginalized and oppressed communities of women. Maggie has been featured in Shape, NBC News, Thrive Global, MyFitnessPal, The Washington Examiner, and dozens of other outlets for her holistic wellness advice through the years.Website: https://everywomanisworthy.com/Instagram: @everywomanisworthy2024-06-2458 minLady Preacher PodcastA Message for Memorial DayKelsey shares how a few Veterans changed her understanding of Memorial Day worship services. Our weekly interview will drop tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28th.2024-05-2702 minLady Preacher PodcastThe Beatitudes: Understanding the Real BlessingWe've had a large request for smaller episodes that focus on scripture with Pastor Kelsey - so today we're throwing it back to one of our episodes just like that. We're working on getting more of these smaller episodes recorded but in the meantime enjoy one of our more popular episodes!Blessings are all around us, but if we're not careful, the theology behind the blessings can do more harm than good. Today we take a deep dive into Matthew 5:1-12 and really dissect the Beatitudes. We look at how the blessing isn't in the suffering, but...2024-04-2229 minLady Preacher PodcastThe One Where I Answer Your QuestionsLast week, Kelsey posted on Instagram an invitation to ask her anything, and she'd answer on the pod - and that's what this episode is! We have questions ranging from motherhood to soteriology. This was such a fun episode to do. Be on the lookout for when Kelsey posts another invitation, next time will be to her email list so be sure to join that here!Connect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotionalCheck out our website for various resources...2024-04-1533 minLady Preacher PodcastA Sacred PauseHello friends!It has been pulling at Pastor Kelsey's heart to take a break. It won't be a long one, just a few weeks, but a needed one while she finds the ground underneath her feet.Thank you for always being here and showing up week after week. We hope that in this time you, too, consider what God might be telling you to "press pause" on. 2024-03-0410 minLady Preacher PodcastJesus Stood with Women with Anne Alexis Harra**Please note this episode was recorded before the Alabama Supreme Court ruling. We want to be clear that we fully support women's rights and the rights of all who wish to be parents, and we believe IVF should be accessible to all.Join Kelsey and seminarian Anne Alexis Harra for a conversation ranging from Jesus' encouragement of women's leadership, to reproductive rights, to the atrocities happening in Gaza.Books recommended during the episode: Call and Consequences: A Womanist Reading of Mark by Raquel St. ClaireA Woman Is No Man: A Read with J...2024-02-2642 minLady Preacher PodcastFaith Like Anna and Simeon: A New Year’s Blessing (&an update!)Friends, we are continuing our pause through mid-January to allow Kelsey time to move back home to the Pacific Northwest with her family, but we’re here with a special New Year’s episode talking about looking for God’s miracles and grace, even amidst heartbreak.We will be back with you on Monday, January 22nd with more interviews and all of your favorite content!Connect with us!Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with o...2024-01-0216 minLady Preacher PodcastA Prayer for the GrievingIn this brief episode, we lift our hearts together in prayer for the people in the Holy Land, and around the world, who are grieving and afraid. Pastor Kelsey reads two poems from Dane Kuttler’s book, The Book of Solace.2023-10-1608 min
Lady Preacher PodcastCelebrating 100K with Bri & Kelsey!We recorded a special episode with Kelsey and our sound editor, Bri Daniel, to celebrate 100,000 downloads!!! This is a huge milestone that we could barely dream of as we started out, and we’re so grateful to get to celebrate with you all! We talk some behind the scenes talk, whether or not this is different than we expected, what our hopes and dreams are for the future of the podcast, and even our favorite (and least favorite!) parts of doing the podcast. Thank you all so much for listening. You are making our dreams come true! We...2023-09-1835 min
Lady Preacher PodcastThe Gospel of Peloton with Rev. Erin DickeyContent Note: In this episode, we have open, honest, and vulnerable conversation around infertility, body dysmorphia, and cancer.At the height of the pandemic, Rev. Erin Dickey was in the depths of an infertility journey. She and her husband ordered a Peloton and it arrived the same week they received hard news. Her journey with the stationary bike was far more than she ever expected, and became a source of community, grace, and strength. She’s on the podcast today to share what riding a Peloton and being part of the Peloton community has taught he...2023-09-1150 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRound Table: What Pastors *Really* Do Beyond SundaysJoin Pastors Jazzy, Aurelia, Erin, and Kelsey as they discuss our most requested topic: what do pastors *really do* outside Sunday morning worship?They share their favorite parts of each week, and least favorite, what they wish people knew pastors do, and what they wish they actually had time for. It was such a rich conversation, and we hope it provides good insight for all who want a peak inside a pastor's work life!About JazzyRev Jazzy Bostock, a kanaka maoli woman, serves two small communities - St. John the Baptist...2023-07-1746 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Kelly Nieman Anderson: Worship As Family DinnerWhen do you feel most connected to God in worship? And if you could nix any part of worship, what would it be?These are questions Kelsey posed to her community on social media, and the responses were wild! An overwhelming majority of folks wanted to get rid of Passing the Peace (a time of walking around & greeting one another saying, "Peace be with you"). The things people loved the most? You'll have to listen to find out!Join Pastors Kelly and Kelsey as they sit down to talk about the results, and Pastor Kelly's...2023-07-0352 min
Lady Preacher PodcastMinistry Round Table: Pride Month with Rev. Christian BrionesWe're doing something new! Once a month, Pastor Kelsey will be sitting down with other pastors and leaders to discuss a particular topic. Think: less interview, more roundtable discussion. This month we're focusing on Pride Month!Upcoming topics include:What pastors *really do* beyond Sunday morningsWhat is forgiveness and how do we do itMoving through grief and difficult timesRest and being/doing enoughIf there's a topic you'd like for us to discuss, email us at revkelsey@dancingpastor.org!Today's roundtable guest is Rev. Christian Briones. He's a minister, activist, and all-around badass...2023-06-2628 minLady Preacher PodcastAnnouncing Baby Gabriel!We hadn't expected to take our summer break just yet, but Baby Gabriel has arrived. Pastor Kelsey is taking time to be with her family and rest before she get's back up and working. We will be back after summer break, we just don't have a set date just yet. 2023-04-1704 minLady Preacher PodcastHoly Week: Through the Voices of WomenCenter your hearts and minds for the week ahead by listening to the stories of the women who walked alongside Christ in his final days.Text written by Rev Kelsey Beebe1st reading: Woman Anointing Jesus' Feet, read by Emily Labreque (based on Matthew 26: 6-13; Mark 14:3-9)2nd reading: Women Watching & Ministering to Jesus When He Died, read by Nicole Sippel (based on Matthew 27:55-56; Mark 15:33-41)3rd reading: Jesus' Mother With the Beloved Disciple read by Amy Lunde-Whitler (based on John 19:25-30)4th reading: Women at the Burial read by Kenna Ledbetter (based on Matthew 27:57-6...2023-04-0316 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Kevin Beebe on the Enneagram FiveEnneagram 5s are cerebral, investigative types. Tending to be more introverted, they carefully protect their time and energy, though they can also be quite goofy - a lovely trait you'll experience in this week's episode with Kelsey's husband, Rev. Kevin Beebe! It was such a fun episode to do, our amazing sound editor put together a blooper reel that will go live on Wednesday morning so be sure to keep an eye out for it!Our hope as you listen to these episodes about the various types, whether you are an Enneagram 5, or love someone who is...2022-11-2147 minLady Preacher PodcastTracy Howe: Music that Embodies ChangeTracy uses their vision and creative expression towards cultivating humanity in a world largely condemning and diminishing of the beauty, interconnections and the vulnerability that come with being human. Her early touring career and a musician and songwriter brought her across the continental United States and many parts of Central and South America. Tracy’s songs opened pathways for relationships and the relationships seeded new songs about the lived realities of people in many different places and the struggles for life and justice everywhere. Now, after decades of public performance and community building, Tracy feels some responsibility as an art...2022-11-1446 minLady Preacher PodcastWe're On A Break! A Quick Message from KelseyHi friends! We are taking a break from July 25th - August 21st and we will be back with more amazing content for you starting Monday, August 22nd! Be sure to listen to this quick message and prayer from Pastor Kelsey and you can find all the links to stay connected below:Sign up to receive a little Gospel in your inbox every Monday Morning with our weekly devotional.Check out our website for great resources, previous blog posts, and more.Get some Lady Preacher Podcast swag!Connect with us...2022-07-2506 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Breanna Illéné: Ecumenical Faith & Family Rev. Breanna Illéné and Pastor Kelsey sit down to talk Christian Education, what it means to be ecumenical in our faith and embrace the many Christian traditions we carry, and raising children who have a faith that is wider and broader than a particular denomination.About BreannaBreanna is the Curator of Content and Ecumenical Innovation Coordinator and her role includes communications; identifying, celebrating and sharing innovative ministries (particularly those involving ecumenical cooperation); building strategic relationships and broadening opportunities for ecumenical engagement. She has an MA in Social Justice (Loyola University-Chicago), an MA i...2022-07-1141 min
Lady Preacher PodcastAlexus Rhone: Juneteenth Stories of Resilience"When I speak of resilience, and when I speak of celebrating Juneteenth, it is recognizing that Pastor Kelsey and I get to have this conversation today as equals, as co-laborers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ."Over 150 years after Juneteenth was first celebrated by Black communities in the United States, it was finally recognized as a national holiday in 2021. Artistic Theologian, Alexus Rhone, curated a storytelling event a few years ago to celebrate Juneteenth, primarily focused on resilience. When I asked her about resilience within the Black community, she spoke about the page 1 reality of...2022-06-131h 11
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Jazzy Bostock on Hula & Prayer: Practicing Christianity as an Indigenous HawaiianOn a recent trip to Hawaii, Pastor Kelsey encountered so much beauty in learning about Hawaii's history and the practices of Indigenous Hawaiians, but also the heartbreak of the impact colonialism has on the islands. Upon the recommendation of several colleagues, Kelsey reached out to Rev. Jazzy Bostock, a kanaka maoli woman who pastors two churches on Oahu. It is our privilege to hear about the ways Rev. Jazzy interweaves her identity as a native Hawaiian and a practicing Christian. She speaks to the beauty of tradition, liturgy, hula, and the connection to God's creation. Rev. Jazzy...2022-05-1651 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Shane Montoya: Caring for God's CreationThis week Pastor Kelsey sits down with Rev. Shane Montoya to discuss the many creation stories found within the bible, leading to a conservation about ecotheology, the intersection of climate change and racial justice, and how we can better care for Earth and for one another. May this conversation lead you to think about how we are all connected. Rev. Shane Montoya (He/His) is a United Church of Christ Minister, Florida Man, and Pastor of the Miami Shores Community Church. He lives in slightly chaotic but usually sunny South Florida with his wife, Shannon, and his t...2022-04-2536 min
Lady Preacher Podcast12 Days of Christmas Blessings with Rev. Kelsey BeebeWelcome to 12 Days of Chrstimas Blessings with the Lady Preacher Podcast!We've invited on some of our former guests on the podcast and each of them will be doing an episode for this special mini-series! They will be offering you a reflection and blessing in each episode.We know you're busy so we're keeping them short, sweet and simple. There is so much happening in our world and you do so much for others. We're grateful you are letting us do this one thing for you.Thank you for being here. We hope...2021-12-1310 min
Lady Preacher PodcastDeidra Riggs: Holding Space for Hopelessness (& an anti-racist holiday)We started off 2021 interviewing Deidra Riggs, and that’s how we’re ending the year, too! On January 6th, 2021 we launched our first podcast of the year, interviewing Deidra about how 2021 would be “The Year of Dismantling: Eliminating Systems that Marginalize and Oppress.” She is back this week to share what she has been working on and learning this year.Full disclosure, I had originally asked Deidra to come on and talk about how we can have “an anti-racist holiday,” but our conversation morphed into SO.MUCH.MORE than that. Deidra shared about the power of anchoring yourself in...2021-11-2952 minLady Preacher PodcastIt's Okay To Get Angry With GodThis week we have a solo episode - meaning just Pastor Kelsey is hosting and discussing how it's okay to be angry with God. To be human is to experience grief, and pain, and loss. But the biggest thing to remember is that God abides in Jesus, Jesus abides in us, and we abide in each other. Through our pain and our grief it is important to remember that we are not alone. After all Jesus wept, while a simple passage in the bible it holds the most meaning. In our pain Jesus is with us weeping, and we...2021-11-0919 min
Lady Preacher PodcastBonus Episode: 7 Things Filling My WellIt's time for a bonus episode! What season of life are you in? Are you busy? Tired? Having so much time you don't know what to do with yourself? No matter what season you're in, here is your reminder to find the things that bring you joy.What's filling your well? Pastor Kelsey gives us her 7 things that are filling her well right now. What would yours be?...Links to everything Kelsey mentions, in order that they're mentioned:Tarana Burke’s memoir, UnboundHoney Chai Tumeric tea by Yogi TeasLife coach Linda Baumgardner of...2021-09-3017 min
Unconventional Dyad Podcast#42 - Reverend Kelsey Beebe, MFA Dance, MDiv - The Dancing PastorToday on the podcast, Carli and Laura speak with Reverend Kelsey Beebe (MFA Dance, MDiv [Pronouns: she/her]), a trained dancer, yoga instructor, and an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ.Pastor Kelsey believes firmly in an all-loving God, embodied Christ, and ever-moving Holy Spirit that connects us all. She serves as a solo pastor at two churches just south of Milwaukee, WI, and is the Executive Minister and President of Dancing Pastor Ministries and host of the Lady Preacher Podcast. With a love for movement and ministry, and a passion for embodied p...2021-09-1951 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Kevin Beebe: Praying Our Way through MarriageIt's HERE! Our most-requested episode with Pastor Kelsey and her husband, Rev. Kevin Beebe! They talk about everything from how they handle conflict to how they keep faith an integral part of their relationship. We took requests for questions and had a blast talking through them. Here are some of the things you asked and we answered:What is your story? How did you meet?What are your Enneagram numbers and how have we used Enneagram as a tool in our marriage?How do you handle conflict?What role does faith play in your relationship? Do y...2021-09-131h 06
Lady Preacher PodcastBritney Gregory: On Faith & FriendshipWelcome back! We sure have missed you all and are so excited to be jumping into our new series on relationships!Britney and Kelsey have been best friends since college and have weathered a lot of life together, especially as Britney prepares to welcome two beautiful twins into the world in addition to her toddler! They got together for this first episode in our series about relationships to talk about all things friendship - including asking for help, making friends as adults, what is most meaningful for maintaining friendships, and how to incorporate faith in friendship.2021-08-021h 02
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. April Casperson: Racism, Redemption & The ChurchWhen Rev. April Casperson and Pastor Kelsey first sat down, Rev. April asked the question, “Can the overwhelmingly white church be redeemed from racism?” We flipped the script and Kelsey asked April that very question in this episode! We dig into the intersectionality of race and the church, as well as all other aspects of diversity and inclusion. As Rev. April tells us, diversity is not just about race - it is about any difference that makes a difference.What Rev. April brings forth is a sense of the history of various kinds of exclusion and injustice, such...2021-06-1648 min
Women in Youth MinistryPastor Kelsey Beebe: Embodying our FaithABOUT THIS EPISODE: For our last episode of the season, we are excited to have Pastor Kelsey Beebe of the Lady Preacher Podcast! Kelsey talks about what it looks like to embody our faith.ABOUT KELSEY BEEBE: Rev. Kelsey Beebe (she/her) believes firmly in an all-loving God, embodied Christ, and ever-moving Holy Spirit that connects us all. She holds a Master of Divinity, a Master of Fine Arts in Dance, and is a certified yoga instructor. She serves as a solo pastor at two United Church of Christ congregations just south of Milwaukee, WI, is the Ex...2021-05-2639 minLady Preacher PodcastSoftening The Road, Making Way for JesusAs we dive into Holy Week, let's remember what this season of Lent is about. In the story Pastor Kelsey reads this week the people lay down palms for Jesus to walk on, in celebration and in an act of love to make the path for him softer. This week, take the time to lay down palms for your neighbors. Resource noted in this episode: The Spark Story BibleIn honor of Holy Week, we will not be releasing an interview this week. See see you next Monday!2021-03-2916 minLady Preacher PodcastUntangling Atonement Theology: Did Jesus Come to Die or Live?If you have been a listener for a while now, you know one of the missions of this podcast is to untangle harmful theology. Today Pastor Kelsey does just that. Atonement Theology is one that tends to get misconstrued into Jesus having come to Earth only to atone for our sins. But this is not the case. Jesus was called to Earth so that he can work to bring justice to the world. 2021-03-0121 min
Lady Preacher PodcastSpecial Birthday Episode: God Loves You & So Do IPastor Kelsey brings in her 29th year by celebrating with us! She flips the script & brings back Rev. Delaney Schlake-Kruse to interview her. Pastor Kelsey tells us about when she knew she wanted to be a Pastor, reminds us why movement can be a form of prayer, and explains what her hopes are for the Lady Preacher Podcast. ...Pastor Kelsey believes firmly in an all-loving God, embodied Christ, and ever-moving Holy Spirit that connects us all. She is a trained dancer, yoga instructor, as well as an ordained minister in the United...2021-02-2455 min
Lady Preacher PodcastJames Admans: Theology Of Makeup & Breaking Down BinariesHave you ever thought about what makeup can teach us about God? Or what the creation story can teach us about queer belovedness?Join James Admans & Pastor Kelsey for a full conversation around breaking down binaries and creating a more expansive understanding of who God is and who we are as God's people.James Admans (they/them) is a nonbinary, queer Christian theologian and seminarian studying at Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York. They are pursuing ordination in the United Church of Christ and currently working at Fort...2021-02-1752 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Kat Katsanis-Semel: Faith & SuicideContent Warning: Pastor Kelsey and Rev. Kat discuss Suicide, Suicide Ideation and topics around Mental Health, and the theology surrounding these topics. Be gentle with yourself when approaching this episode. For nearly twenty years, Rev. Kat Katsanis-Semel, M.A. has offered workshops and sessions to those who seek greater mental and spiritual wellbeing. Rev. Kat provides wellness-oriented offerings that share concrete skills with communities, families and individuals. She’s served both as an independent consultant and via organizations, such as: Mental Health America of San Diego County, Community Health Improvement Partners, The Chopra Center, On Point Acupuncture and...2021-01-1352 minLady Preacher PodcastMatthew 25:14-30, It's Not What You've Always Been Told (Parables #9)NOTE: In this episode, Pastor Kelsey references Journeying with Jesus, a blog of essays by Debbie Thomas. The specific essay referenced is called The Good Kind of Worthless.The next several Mondays of the #ladypreacherpodcast will be focused on parables! These little short stories by Jesus share some pretty big truths. This week we are diving into Matthew 25:14-30.There are 55 parables in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (though many of those repeat each other), but we will be studying 10 of them. Each one reveals to us something about w...2020-11-1624 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Heidi C. Heath on Politics & Faith: A Big Dose of HopeToday, many of us are finding ourselves feeling a bit anxious. We originally weren’t going to put out an episode today, mostly because it was impossible to know what would be needed in this moment. But then I came across Rev. Heidi C. Heath via her page, Notes from the Chaplain, and I knew her voice was just the one for the moment. On today’s episode, we dive into the realm of politics and faith. One of the things Heidi said that really stood out to me is: The Gospel is inherently political, but it is no...2020-11-0451 minLady Preacher PodcastA Love LetterWe are in a time in the world where we are all weary and worn. We are feeling more isolated and stressed about world events and life than ever before. Pastor Kelsey's heart was heavy this week, and she imagined yours might be, too, so this is her love letter to you.2020-11-0112 min
Lady Preacher PodcastMinister Amy Johnson on Comprehensive Sex-Ed: Debunking the MythsShe's baaaack!! Minister Amy Johnson has returned to the Lady Preacher Podcast to help debunk some of the myths around comprehensive sexuality education. We dig into the claim that comprehensive sexuality education teaches kids to have sex or that it disregards values and morals. Amy debunks the myth that abstinence-only programs are the most effective and then talks about how parents and guardians truly are the first and primary teachers of sexuality education.My friends, especially if you are in a state that has comprehensive sexuality education on the ballot (looking at you, Washington state!), this is...2020-10-2833 minLady Preacher PodcastFrom Hositility to Hospitality (Parable Series #7)The next several Mondays of the #ladypreacherpodcast will be focused on parables! These little short stories by Jesus share some pretty big truths. There are 55 parables in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (though many of those repeat each other), but we will be studying 8 of them. Each one reveals to us something about who we are, who God is, what God’s Kin-dom is like, and who we are called to be as a part of that kin-dom.Every week, we’ll dive into a different parable, and listen for how God is speak...2020-10-2625 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Jess Short: Lessons from CampusWhile college students are busy learning, they're also busy teaching us.Rev. Jess Short this week shares with us all that she has learned from her students while working in campus ministry. Everything from relationships, to inclusivity, to remaining resilient through this difficult time - these students show us what it means to wrestle with our faith and then go live it out in the world.Rev. Jess is known for her progressive stance and her courageous faith. One of her students put it this way: "Time after time, Pastor Jessica stands up f...2020-10-2152 minLady Preacher PodcastPracticing Forgiveness (Parable Series #6)The next several Mondays of the #ladypreacherpodcast will be focused on parables! These little short stories by Jesus share some pretty big truths. There are 55 parables in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (though many of those repeat each other), but we will be studying 8 of them. Each one reveals to us something about who we are, who God is, what God’s Kin-dom is like, and who we are called to be as a part of that kin-dom.Every week, we’ll dive into a different parable, and listen for how God is speak...2020-10-1930 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Dr. Sarah Lund on Breaking the Silence: Mental Health & the Church“The presence of struggle is not the absence of God.”These are just a few of the powerful words Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund shares with us today. Mental health is a topic so many in our country, and our world, avoid. It’s uncomfortable, often laced with shame, and therefore lives in the shadows of our lives. But Rev. Sarah tells us: there’s a different way.She tells us: it’s okay to not be okay. Mental health challenges and disabilities are not a punishment for sin. We are all ma...2020-10-1449 minLady Preacher PodcastThe Good Samaritan (Parable Series #5)The next several Mondays of the #ladypreacherpodcast will be focused on parables! These little short stories by Jesus share some pretty big truths. There are 55 parables in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (though many of those repeat each other), but we will be studying 8 of them. Each one reveals to us something about who we are, who God is, what God’s Kin-dom is like, and who we are called to be as a part of that kin-dom.Every week, we’ll dive into a different parable, and listen for how God is speak...2020-10-1221 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Melissa McQueen-Simmons: Trauma & the ChurchWhen I first talked with Rev. Melissa McQueen-Simmons, she told said, "Sometimes you just have to get uncomfortable." It immediately intrigued me. The basis of so much of her work is social and theological transformation as she helps pastors and religious leaders address social and theological opposition in the Black community towards LGBT equality. In this interview, Rev. Melissa explains where the opposition stems from and how she guides leaders towards becoming welcoming and accepting.A lot of trauma occurs when folks are not able to be all of who they are in that sacred space...2020-10-0743 minLady Preacher PodcastThe Rich Man & The Poor Man (Parable Series #4)The next several Mondays of the #ladypreacherpodcast will be focused on parables! These little short stories by Jesus share some pretty big truths. There are 55 parables in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (though many of those repeat each other), but we will be studying 8 of them. Each one reveals to us something about who we are, who God is, what God’s Kin-dom is like, and who we are called to be as a part of that kin-dom.Every week, we’ll dive into a different parable, and listen for how God is speak...2020-10-0528 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Leslie Moughty: All Are WelcomeThis week Pastor Kelsey and Rev. Leslie dive into the importance of getting an all inclusive message into the world, especially in a small town where open and affirming spaces may be few and far between. While much of the world turns people away, it is vital - especially in our current fight for justice - for the church to be open, welcoming, and affirming.Rev. Leslie is a tireless advocate in her church and community. She explains how her goal isn't to get butts in the pews but it is to ensure that everyone ...2020-09-2347 minLady Preacher PodcastThe Lost Son (Parable Series #3)The next several Mondays of the #ladypreacherpodcast will be focused on parables! These little short stories by Jesus share some pretty big truths. There are 55 parables in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (though many of those repeat each other), but we will be studying 8 of them. Each one reveals to us something about who we are, who God is, what God’s Kin-dom is like, and who we are called to be as a part of that kin-dom.Every week, we’ll dive into a different parable, and listen for how God is speak...2020-09-2125 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Tamika Jancewicz on Justice & Liberation: Follow Before You LeadIf you’ve been listening to this podcast for the last few months, you know we have been diving deep into the intersection of Christianity and racial justice. Recently, the town where I live - Kenosha, WI - found itself in the center of the fight for racial justice and equity, and police reform. In the wake of that, Rev. Tamika Jancewicz agreed to sit down with me and talk about this intersection again, bringing in her own powerful and truly profound perspective. I want to honor and acknowledge that it was no small ask...2020-09-1659 minLady Preacher PodcastEven Me, God? (Parable Series #2)The next several Mondays of the #ladypreacherpodcast will be focused on parables! These little short stories by Jesus share some pretty big truths. There are 55 parables in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (though many of those repeat each other), but we will be studying 8 of them. Each one reveals to us something about who we are, who God is, what God’s Kin-dom is like, and who we are called to be as a part of that kin-dom.Every week, we’ll dive into a different parable, and listen for how God is speak...2020-09-1414 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Christian Briones: Joy, Lament, and Telling the TruthIn the Gospel of John, Jesus tells us, “The truth will set you free.” Rev. Christian Briones gives us some of that truth today. He speaks honestly about his experiences as a pastor in Minneapolis during the aftermath of George Floyd’s death and how he has seen first-hand the fact that lament and joy often travel side-by-side through our lives. Christian reminds us that, even in scripture, you can be furious with God in one breath and praising God with the next. That is part of our human experience, and even Jesus does it, too...2020-09-091h 03Lady Preacher PodcastThank God I'm Not Like Them (Parables Series, #1)The next several Mondays of the #ladypreacherpodcast will be focused on parables! These little short stories by Jesus share some pretty big truths. There are 55 parables in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (though many of those repeat each other), but we will be studying 8 of them. Each one reveals to us something about who we are, who God is, what God’s Kin-dom is like, and who we are called to be as a part of that kin-dom.Every week, we’ll dive into a different parable, and listen for how God is speak...2020-09-0722 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Kelly Nieman Anderson: Faith & ImmigrationWhen it comes to the refugee crisis around the world and the immigration crisis in America, Rev. Kelly Nieman Anderson allows her faith to be her guide. She has seen first-hand what it is like in refugee camps and communities in countries around the world, and has experienced what it is like to live in a country in which she is not a legal citizen. It has given Rev. Kelly a particular window in a world that many folks in western civilization will never see nor experience.In today’s episode, Rev. Kelly shares her experiences and he...2020-09-0256 minLady Preacher PodcastLead With LoveAs an RA in college, my primary job was building community. One of the most important aspects of doing so is cultivating an atmosphere of mutual trust, care, and accountability.To do that successfully, you have to truly live your values. A fellow RA, Ivan Ibarra, coined the phrase for us: "Don't just talk about it, be about it."You can't just tell people "no partying" one night if you're going to go out drinking the next night. You can't tell folks to study if they've never seen you open a book. You can't put...2020-08-3119 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Kara Baylor, #PissedOffPastor: Righteous Anger at Racial Injustice#PissedOffPastorPastor Kara Baylor is pissed off.She is pissed about racism.She is pissed about systemic racism.She is pissed about how racism affects her kids.She is pissed about the lack of historical knowledge regarding the deep roots of racism.Pastor Kara is angry, and righteously so. You can read more of what she is pissed about on her blog Pissed off Pastor.Today, I sit down with Pastor Kara and we talk in-depth about why she is pissed and what we can do...2020-08-261h 05Lady Preacher PodcastWho Does Jesus Say You AreAs we go through life we pick up parts of our identity based off of what is said about us. If we are told that we are bad with money this will limit us to only be bad with money. If we are told we are smart we will live into that. But our truest identity comes from God. In that identity you are good, you are beloved, you are who Jesus says you are. 2020-08-2415 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev Kelsey Brown: Liberated to Lead with Flaw and GraceJesus Christ, liberator.The chains of racism, bigotry, homophobia, and white supremacy have gripped our world. As Christians who take on the name of Christ in their identity, we must take part in the liberation Christ brings by being a voice of love and justice, especially for the most vulnerable communities among us.Rev. Kelsey Brown is here today to call us to this work, and remind us that the grace and freedom so freely given to us is a grace we are called to extend. The liberation of Christ frees us to liberate others...2020-08-1946 minLady Preacher PodcastWho's In & Who's OutSociety has, for the longest time, focused on who is in and who is out. Whether it's because someone is part of the LGBTQ community, an immigrant, a woman, a BIPOC, from a different economic status; there are a multitude of reasons people have been "cast out."The written and unwritten rules about who is in, and who is out, are pervasive in our culture. Through the prophet Isaiah, and through the life and ministry of Christ, God is here to say: anything that divides, anything that determines a select few are "in" and the rest are...2020-08-1720 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Cydney VanDyke: Music as PrayerMost Sundays as I’m leaving church, I often have a hymn or worship song playing over and over in my head. That’s partially because of the powerful role music plays in our lives. It touches a part of us that spoken or written words can’t always reach.Today I had the privilege of sitting down with pastor and musician, Rev. Cydney VanDyke, and we dove into the world of faith and music. Rev. Cydney is a musician and singer and is Associate Pastor at New Goshenhoppen United Church of Christ in Pennsylvania. Her ex...2020-08-1254 minLady Preacher PodcastHold Faith Tightly, Hold Faith LightlyA few weeks ago Rev Chris Davies was interviewed and shed some amazing insight on faith. It is something that we need to hold tightly and lightly. We should hold it tightly because this is something that will help us get through our storms in life. Jesus will never leave you to weather a storm alone, hold onto that tightly. But we must hold onto our faith lightly because God needs room to grow. It is reasonable, and almost necessary, to doubt and question God, to challenge your beliefs and things that were taught to be capital "T" true...2020-08-1031 minLady Preacher PodcastRev. Allison Johnson: The Enneagram, Faith, & Celebrating Our LGBTQ+ SiblingsCalling all Enneagram lovers! This one is for you. (and if you don’t know what that is - don’t fret! This is for you, too!)What is the Enneagram? And what does it have to do with our faith?Rev. Allison Johnson dives into what this work is and how it can help us better understand ourselves, our relationships with others, and how doing the work of the Enneagram can even help deepen our faith. We covered a lot of ground in this interview; divin...2020-08-0557 minLady Preacher PodcastFor the Days When It's Hard to Even Get Out of BedThe last four months have been a roller coaster. 2020 has been harder than anyone could have ever imagined. Between a pandemic, struggles for justice, dwindling bank accounts, and our every day life, it has felt nearly unbearable.On the days when it's hard to get out of bed, when things feel too chaotic and hard, it begs the age-old question that even Biblical greats like Job asked: Where is God?Has God abandoned us? Just up and left? Or is God punishing us? Are we experiencing God's wrath?In the midst of strife...2020-08-0314 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev Cheryl Pero: Multicultural Reflections of GodWhat exactly is multiculturalism? And who is the Devil, really?These are just a few of the topics that Rev. Dr. Cheryl Pero covers in this interview. Rev. Pero assures us that God is truly reflected in the beautiful multiculturalism in this world, and reminds us that all lives matter to God, which is why we need to be proactive in the movement of civil rights. We are called by God stand strong with our brothers and sisters who are fighting for their voices to be heard because this is what God has called us to be.2020-07-2949 minLady Preacher PodcastThe Gift That Keeps On GivingOn December 25th, we celebrate Emmanuel - God with us. But what if we celebrated this every day of the year? What if, instead of putting God and our faith on a shelf until we really needed it, we treated God and our faith as central to our lives, as the treasures they really are?2020-07-2720 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Dr. Chris Davies: Midwifing the Reformation"I serve a vision of a world where all people are free."Rev. Dr. Chris Davies is prophetic in her words; guiding us to how we can live into a world that is abundant for all. She speaks of a Christianity that is "attentive to a liberatory message of Gospel" and reminds us that God is bigger and wider than the structures we have built to contain God. We serve God, we serve Christ, not the institution of "church." Our faith is bigger and wider than the institution, and when the institution isn't serving God faithfully, isn't...2020-07-2246 minLady Preacher PodcastYou Are Not A WeedAs human beings we get stuck in dichotomies; it's always either good or evil, faithful or sinful, black or white. But this is not always the case. What happens when humans decide that it is their time to be the judge of this? To go out and weed the bad? We do far more harm than good. The Kingdom of God has both wheat and weeds within it, which helps us as Christians understand why is there good and bad, and to realize that it is not our job to weed out the bad. God expects you to be...2020-07-2025 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Amy Lunde-Whitler: Leaving Room For GodHumans are busy-bodies. It’s almost second-nature to us, especially in Western culture, to fill our schedules beyond capacity. We think we can do it all; but sometimes we do so much that we forget to leave room for the Holy Spirit to do Her work. We try to fill in all the blanks when, in reality, that’s just not possible. It’s okay to let go and leave room for God.Rev. Amy Lunde-Whitler is here to remind us to not apologize for being busy, but also to not glorify it. She remind...2020-07-151h 05Lady Preacher PodcastGardening with GodWhether you have a green thumb or not, the seeds of faith are planted within you. Jesus spreads the seeds throughout the world, and while there are soils that are not hearty for it, or whether a bird picks up the seed and takes it away, it will still grow. In this scenario we are the soil, but we are also the Gardner. We need to tend to our faith in order for it to grow. But the good news is, God is the ultimate Gardner. God is helping the seeds that have been planted within us t...2020-07-1322 min
Lady Preacher PodcastTia Meredith: Shining a Light on our ShadowsWhen George Floyd cried out for his mother with his last breaths, our wombs ached. It sprung us into action. The Feminine Divine is up to something - stirring us, moving in us and through us, calling us forth. Tia Meredith echoes this call. A powerhouse writer, speaker, consultant, and coach, Tia helps us see that the work needed to heal the world starts within. The work of anti-racism, starts within. In order to "be the light" in the world, we must work to uncover our own shadows. When you work on yourself, you are it ripples forth into...2020-07-081h 15Lady Preacher PodcastNo One Is Beyond RedemptionAs Christians we know that we don't always act how we should. We do things that we know are wrong, yet we continue to do them. This calls us to focus on what is causing us to act in such a way. And while doing this know that God is not judging us. How nice is it to know that Jesus did not give up hope when it came to our redemption? Jesus has always been in our corner, no matter how frustrated or out of patience he was. Jesus is always holding the door open for you, even w...2020-07-0623 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Rhina Ramos: God of the OppressedGod is always on the side of the oppressed. That is the message we hear today from Rev. Rhina Ramos, who reminds us that as Christians we are called to be co-creators of the Kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven. She speaks of her first-hand experience of hearing Father Oscar Romero preach and lead a movement of justice in El Salvador. This instilled in Rhina a message that God is with the oppressed and is guiding us all towards a more just world.Rev. Rhina Ramos is an ordained United...2020-07-0153 minLady Preacher PodcastLet Children Lead the WayWhen you look at a child do you ever get that small spark of awe and wonder because they are seeing the world with fresh eyes that aren't jaded just yet? Do you remember playing in the dirt and not having a care in the world but just doing it because it filled you with joy? This week's sermon is a reminder to get back to the basics of what brings us joy. We all have an inner child who is wanting to get out, who is wanting you to remember who you are at your core, as God...2020-06-2913 min
Lady Preacher PodcastPastor Lisa Kopanski Harmon on Wedding Cake Theology: Making the World a Sweeter, Better PlaceWe are not meant to live life on a meditative cushion. We are called to live a purpose-filled life - one that leads to change and transformation, both for ourselves in the world. When we aren't sure how to do it, the person we can look to is Jesus. He sets an example for us to follow. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." When we follow his example, we find the way, we find the truth, and we find life.Pastor Lisa passionately helps guide us towards this truth. She reminds us...2020-06-2440 minLady Preacher PodcastFor When You Feel ForgottenIn those moments when you feel cast out by the world, when you feel forgotten, unheard, unworthy, unloved… listen to Hagar’s story in Genesis. The Egyptian slave woman of Abraham and Sarah, Hagar is forced into surrogacy. She suffers a great deal and twice feels cast out into the wilderness. But each time, God finds her. God hears her cries and promises her redemption. Though she feels that all is lost, God assures her that new life and abundance will come. God is with her, and her son Ishmael, always. May this story remind you that no matt...2020-06-2221 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Emily Snowden: Adapt, Change, or DieOne of the most common questions pastors get asked is for help on how to read the Bible. Rev. Emily Snowden breaks down the concept of how we can take the Bible seriously without taking it literally. She reassures us that something can be true without it being “capital T true.” Emily also helps us understand why adapting is not only important - it is vital. We can either adapt, change, or die - both as churches and as a people. Change and adaptation are vital for survival. Listen in as Emily encourages us to learn how to make...2020-06-1759 minLady Preacher PodcastThe Last Will Be First, the First Will be LastImagine knowing there is a feast happening, where most of your friends are invited, but you were not worthy of the invitation. Imagine being so afraid of not having enough that you wouldn't want to allow others to join the feast, should you be let in. And then... imagine Jesus showing up, throwing open the doors, and saying everyone has a place at the table; there is more than enough; and not only that - but the last will be first and the first will be last. Those who were excluded, will now be given the se...2020-06-1520 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Andrea Vassell: Listening for GodIf you are looking for God in the earthquake, in the fire, or the loud rush of the wind... wait for the silence. Only then, if you listen closely, you can hear God's voice.Many of us find ourselves searching for God in this time. Through her powerful and prophetic speaking, Rev. Andrea Vassell reminds us that God is ever near - in our hearts and in the hearts of others. Through her words, we are invited into a deeper relationship with God, with others, and with ourselves. She reminds us that we are wholly beloved, and...2020-06-101h 07Lady Preacher PodcastRacism Is A Sin2020-06-0831 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Sara Yoos: Racism, the Pandemic, & Where Is Jesus?In a powerful sermon she preached recently, Rev. Sara Yoos spoke to the prevalance of racism in America, particularly through her experience as an Asian American. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, racism has reared its ugly head again and again and again, partially due to fear. In Sara's prophetic message, she tells us that when we feel fear, "We can choose to channel that fear into racism, we can choose to hide; or we can choose to be compassionate with ourselves, and with others.” She encourages us to lean into curiousity and courage, and to lo...2020-06-0343 minLady Preacher PodcastBeing "The Church" When We're Not In the ChurchBEING "The Church" when we're not IN the Church.The last few days, weeks, and months have been chaotic. Many Christians find themselves asking: what does it mean to be a Christian in this moment? What does in mean to "Be the Church" in this moment? I imagine the disciples were asking themselves the same thing when Jesus ascended into heaven. They just stood there looking up at the sky blankly until an angel appeared to them and prodded them to get going - to be the church. If you're looking for Jesus...2020-06-0117 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Krista Zimmerman: Finding Peace Behind Closed DoorsWe’re on what feels like day 5,765 of quarantine and there’s a lot of anxiety and turmoil. We all seem to be hitting our walls recently, itching and aching to get things “back to normal.” Rev. Krista Zimmerman’s message comes to us for just a time such as this: reminding us that even though our doors are closed, Christ still enters in. She reminds us that even though we cannot journey into that hospital room with our loved one, Christ goes in for us - and we can trust in that.Settle in with yo...2020-05-271h 02Lady Preacher PodcastGod is Not Far from UsGod does not live in shrines made by human hands... Indeed, God is not far from each one of us. For in God we live and move and have our being.- Acts 17:24, 27-28In times like the ones we are experiencing now, we find ourselves searching for God. Like we are fumbling around in the dark for the light switch, banging on the walls. In these moments, Saint Paul assures us: Indeed, God is not far from each of us, but on your very breath.May this be your reminder...2020-05-2515 min
Lady Preacher PodcastRev. Lindsey Beukelman: Loving Our Bodies At Coffee HourHave you ever stood around the snacks table at coffee hour and, as much as you wanted to grab 3 cookies, you went for the grapes instead? It’s often accompanied by the phrase, “Oh I really shouldn’t.” Honestly, sometimes the most damaging messages we receive about our bodies happen at church. We hear that our bodies are sinful, or inherently bad; or that we should limit our treats because God-forbid we take in too many calories today. Rev. Lindsey Beukelman is here today to tell us that our bodies are good - that WE are good - and that...2020-05-2059 minLady Preacher PodcastDoes God Have A Gender?I'm often asked about how I rarely use "He/Him" pronouns for God; or why I'll sometimes say, "Father, Son, Holy Spirit, Mother of us all," during a benediction. This episode is an answer to that question. Or maybe it's not so much of an answer, but more of an invitation to explore who God is.2020-05-1820 min
Lady Preacher PodcastChaplain Latishia James Portis on the Intersections of Shame, Pleasure, & Transformative Justice“No one is beyond redeemability.” Latishia James-Portis brings a much-needed message to our world today. She talks about how Jesus created space for people to bring all parts of themselves, without shame, fear, or judgment, and he would listen and introduce them to new concepts; and Latishia herself does this for us in this interview. Bring your whole, beautiful, imperfect self to this conversation and learn about transformative justice; listen as Latishia gives you permission to find joy and choose pleasure; hear her life-giving words on how to untangle shame so that you can live a fuller, more beau...2020-05-131h 14Lady Preacher PodcastBulls In China Shops1 Peter 2:19-25 is often a passage people point to in order to say that God rejoices when we suffer. It has been used for centuries to keep people in abusive relationships and harmful situations. But what if we looked at it in a different light? What if it's not about God rejoicing when we suffer, but about God calling us to end the cycle of suffering. We all know that phrase "hurt people hurt people." When we are scared or in pain, we become like bulls in a China shop - destroying everything in our path, be i...2020-05-1119 minLady Preacher PodcastBeautitudes: What's the Real Blessing?Blessings are all around us, but if we're not careful, the theology behind the blessings can do more harm than good. Today we take a deep dive into Matthew 5:1-12 and really dissect the Beatitudes. We look at how the blessing isn't in the suffering, but in the way that God shows up and redeems our suffering. Join us: open your mind, open your heart, and fill your cup with a little Gospel.2020-05-0323 minLady Preacher PodcastRev. Delaney Schlake-Kruse - Poking Holes in the PatriarchyPoking holes in the patriarchy and asking hard questions... this interview with Rev. Delaney Schake-Kruse leaves nothing out. Join us as we talk about everything from Queen Vashti and Jesus refusing to co-sign on systems of dominance and oppression to what it's like to be pastors who are also pastor's wives. Rev. Delaney is brilliant and shares her wisdom with all of us; breaking down what it looks like to poke holes in oppressive structures and how to lead effectively, with compassion, strength, and grace. From Pastor Kelsey: "Delaney is brilliant. I learned so much from this interview, and...2020-05-0349 minLady Preacher PodcastWill these Dry Bones Live?Have you ever found yourself asking, "Jesus, where are you?" or wishing that Jesus would show up and just fix it... this is the sermon for you. God never promises a life without suffering, pain, or hardship; but God promises us that all of that will be redeemed. When we find ourselves in valleys of dry bones, God promises to be there walking beside us. God promises that new life will always come. If you need a good word today, open your mind, open your heart, and fill your well with a little Gospel.2020-05-0315 min
Lady Preacher PodcastMinister Amy Johnson on Sexuality & the Church: Bringing our Whole Selves to GodHave you ever felt like there are various parts of your self or your life that cannot be brought to church? That cannot be talked about or are just plain off-limits? In this life-giving interview, Minister Amy Johnson brings the fire, shedding light on how sexuality and our faith lives do not have to be seperate. Spoiler alert: sexuality does not just mean sex. It is our relationships, our senses, our communication. There are many ways in which sexuality, faith, and even justice intersect, and Minister Amy offers us a place to reflect on how churches can be places...2020-05-0344 minLady Preacher PodcastLady Preacher Podcast IntroTrailer for Lady Preacher Podcast.2020-04-2802 min