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Continuing a dialogue around human sexuality, Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome author/speaker and licensed counselor Pieter Valk to the podcast. Pieter discusses his commitment to a traditional sexual ethic that requires submitting his same-sex attraction to Christ. He explains his call to vocational singleness and shares his contagious passion for helping churches love gay people. [...]

Author, speaker, professor and priest Wesley Hill joins Mickey and Bishop Todd to discuss the Church’s relationship to human sexuality. Wesley shares his own powerful testimony of acknowledging his sexual orientation and God's call to celibacy, then seeking fellowship and belonging in a local church. Also, his dog Karl Bark (aptly named for theologian Karl Barth) makes history as [...]

Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome author and minister Sabrina S. Chan of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to discuss everything from the significance of names to learning how to unicycle. Sabrina's history and experience inform a constructive and honest conversation on how race, ethnicity and culture consistently intersect with faith. Sabrina S. Chan, a daughter of immigrants [...]

Mickey and Bishop Todd sit down with none other than British theologian and author Graham Tomlin to discuss international faux pas, the current relationship of the Anglican Communion to the Church of England, and the place of Christian cultural witness. Graham's work on the website Seen & Unseen: Perspectives on Just About Everything will inspire [...]

In this episode, Bishop Todd Hunter and spiritual director / author Alice Fryling discuss the importance of clergy seeking spiritual direction. Alice's words are full of wisdom, inspiration and grace as she shares insights from her latest book, Aging Faithfully: The Holy Invitation of Growing Older. Alice offers practical tips from her own journey of [...]

In this special edition of the C4SO Podcast, Bishop Todd and Mickey sit down with Brian Wallace, C4SO's Suffragan Bishop-Elect, two weeks before his election at our Special Diocesan Convention (April 29). First, Bishop Todd reflects on the discernment process of finding a Suffragan Bishop to work alongside him in the life of the diocese, [...]

In the final episode in our Lenten series, the Rev. Ashley Mathews of Christ the King Fayetteville walks through each day of Holy Week and shares her plans to celebrate the mystery of Christ's passion, death and resurrection through an Anglican lens, yet contextualized to her congregation. Ashley's dialogue with Mickey and Bishop Todd will [...]

C4SO clergy and spiritual directors Markene Meyer of Trinity Lakeside and Peter White of The Sabbath Life discuss with Mickey and Bishop Todd how contemplative practices can aid the Lenten journey. Hear what each leader is doing in their respective community, as well as tips for adopting a quieted, still and slow posture into daily life. Rev. [...]

The Rev. Ger Jones joins the podcast to discuss the season of Lent from a low-church perspective. Listen as he shares with Mickey and Bishop Todd how Vintage Church LA is implementing the sacred postures of the season in intuitive, contextualized ways. This entertaining episode combines humor, insights and inspiration for healthy church ministry. Ger is the [...]

Co-hosts Mickey Lowe and Bishop Todd continue our Lenten series by tapping the wisdom of author, church leader and ministry coach David Roseberry. On this episode, David shares his experience as the founding rector of Christ Church Plano and how he led the congregation through Lent. He also gives us a glimpse into the Lenten [...]

We continue our Lenten series with the Rev. Alan Fadling of Unhurried Living. In this conversation, Mickey and Bishop Todd discuss with Alan what it actually means to live an unhurried life, and practical ways we can slow down during the season of Lent. Alan's experience as an author, coach and spiritual director shine brightly [...]

The season of Lent is upon us, and who better to start off our six-part Lenten podcast series than C4SO's Canon Theologian Esau McCaulley? In this episode, Esau speaks with Mickey and Bishop Todd about his days as an athlete, his new book (Lent: The Season of Repentance and Renewal), the Anglican tradition, and refreshing [...]

Mickey and Bishop Todd are thrilled to have trauma-informed spiritual director Vanessa Sadler on the podcast discussing trauma-informed care, a practice increasingly relevant in pastoral work today. In this episode, Vanessa unpacks a definition of trauma, what trauma-informed care is, and how the Church can contribute as a place of healing for those who have [...]

The ultimate Valentine's Day treat is here—a special episode featuring Bishop Todd and his lovely wife Debbie, led by our new C4SO Podcast co-host Mickey Lowe! Todd and Debbie give us insight into how they met and their journey in ministry over the years, as well as some of their best advice to young couples. [...]

This episode celebrates the launch of C4SO's prison ministry initiative, Hope on the Inside. Led by the Rev. Lisa Durr of Good Shepherd Nashville, along with colleagues Mary Anne Locke and Michelle Bonner, Hope on the Inside seeks to establish, nurture and support spiritual communities inside prisons, creatively caring for residents. When residents are released, [...]

Bishop Todd Hunter dialogues with new friend Ruth Haley Barton about her latest book, Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again. Ruth shares the importance of sabbath and spiritual formation for the Christian leader, as well as practical ways to engage them in your busy life. Ruth's unique voice as [...]

Bishop Todd Hunter sits down with his long-time friend Alan Hirsch to discuss all things missiology. Known for his innovative approach to mission, Alan is widely considered to be a thought-leader and key mission strategist for churches across the western world. This conversation covers insightful topics like the centrality of Jesus in the missional practices [...]

Our diocese counts it a privilege to help each of our churches not only avoid issues of sexual harassment but cultivate a work culture that is safe and healthy for everyone. The C4SO Ombudsman, the Rev. Canon Kimberley Pfeiler, is an integral part of protecting the vulnerable in our midst. Kimberley and Bishop Todd Hunter [...]

Longtime friends Rick Richardson and Bishop Todd Hunter do a deep dive into evangelism: where it started, how it has developed, and where it is today. This episode is full of rich historical narratives and present-day strategies for confidently and optimistically sharing the Gospel. Rick is Professor of Evangelism and Leadership at Wheaton College and [...]

We kick off the new year with a brand-new episode featuring a conversation between the Rev. Teesha Hadra and host Bishop Todd Hunter! Listening to these two talk shop about the ins and outs of a homily is an absolute delight—not to mention multiple practical applications related to the methodology of preaching. The Rev. Teesha [...]