Priest Pulse

We believe the Church is alive and so we're keeping our finger on the pulse. Jim Naughton, Nurya Love Parish, and Colin Chapman sit around the Priest Pulse digital roundtable to discuss trending topics. In this episode: the 2016 Anglican Primates gathering, Iowa caucus, the intersection of politics and religion in the United States, and Ashes to Go. In this edition of "lightning round," Jim Naugton's take on Lent Madness, Panxatawny Phil, #realclergybios, Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize, Ben Carson's fresh set of clothes, and Colin Chapman's real feelings on the Manning dynasty. Check out Grow Christians http://growchristians.org/ Canticle Communications http://www.canticlecommunications.com/

Author Anna Courie sits down with Fr. Benjamin Gildas to talk about health, fitness, wellness, her spiritual journey and struggle living with cancer. How do you find faith in brokenness? How do you find the grace to walk? This lent, take a Christ Walk with us. Set goals for your entire well-being: physical, spiritual, mental. Customize your Christ Walk to fit your needs and your lifestyle. Follow Anna Courie on twitter @christwalk1 and on Facebook, and don't forget to buy her book now on Amazon. Anna's blog: http://christwalk40day.blogspot.com/ Anna's book: http://www.amazon.com/Christ-Walk-Spiritual-Fitness-Program/dp/081923169X

Anna Courie, author of Christ Walk: a 40 Day Spiritual Fitness Program, sits down with Fr. Benjamin Gildas at a coffee shop to talk about health, wellness, and living with severe physical illness. Anna describes her struggles with health including living with cancer. How do you find faith in brokenness? Part 1 of 2. "Christ Walk: a 40 Day Spiritual Fitness Program" is available now from Church Publishing and on Amazon.

Fr. Benjamin Gildas sits down with theologian Joshua Wise to talk about the gospel, the mission of the church, evangelism, and Christian interaction with atheism in this second of a two part episode. Josh levels criticism of preaching and witness to unity in the Episcopal Church. We discuss the Anglican Primates meeting and divisions within Anglicanism over sexuality. 

Fr. Benjamin Gildas sits down with theologian Joshua Wise to talk about the gospel, the mission of the church, evangelism, and Christian interaction with atheism in this first of a two part episode. These two episodes will offer depth of theological insight from one of the countries up and coming theological voices.

A Christmas message from Fr. Benjamin Gildas, reflecting on the year 2015, and the words "do not be afraid." Merry Christmas from Priest Pulse.

Our first in a series of church development episodes looking at the decline of church attendance in North America and the United States, approaches to church growth, and methods for reaching younger generations and developing church mission off campus. Interviews include Michael Mornard, the Rev. Paul Bresnahan, and Nancy McLaughlin. Resources from this episode include Evaluation and Planning Manual: A Disciplined Method for Evaluating Your Congregation and Planning a Future http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/149372150X/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0TXY4V185F69D3794RW0&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2253014322&pf_rd_i=desktop Amplified Church http://www.amplifiedchurch.com/

On this special bulletin, Fr. Benjamin Gildas updates listeners on the status of the podcast and explains the previous show hiatus.

Sermon from the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church on 7/3/15 from the Rt. Rev. Michael Bruce Curry on the Great Commission. Bishop Michael Curry says "go."  

Discussion of funding for evangelism in the Episcopal Church i.e. Mission Enterprise Zones and new church plants. Fr. Benjamin Gildas frames the story of the Rev. Megan Anderson, a narrative of risk, adventure, struggle, and reward that ultimate leads to visionary direction in new ministry starts. The Rev. James Hamilton discusses his work as a church planter and mentor. Caitlyn Darnell discusses Diocese of North Carolina campus ministry "A Movable Feast." The 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Chuch continued funding for the Mission Enterprise Zones and church planting, while not funding to the amount requested by those ministries.  

Dear friends, this is the unabridged audio from today's afternoon press conference. Today in a landmark moment, the House of Deputies concurred with the House of Bishops to approve marriage for all persons in the Episcopal Church. Remember nothing is edited, this is the raw audio from the press conference.

Listen in as the General Convention elects and celebrates the Rt. Rev. Michael B. Curry of North Carolina as the next Presiding Bishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church and the first African American to hold that position. On Saturday June 27th the House of Bishops elected and the House of Deputees confirmed Bishop Curry to be the 27th PB. He was the first Presiding Bishop ever elected in one ballot.  This podcast takes you to the floor of the House of Deputees, to the press room, and to the streets of Salt Lake City to hear the enthusiasm and excitement over Bishop Curry's election. Also listen as Presiding Bishop Elect Curry speaks about gun violence, the shooting in Charleston, racism in America, marriage equality, and more.  

Here's our wrap up of the first two days of General Convention. In this episode, marriage equality, responses to the ruling from the Supreme of the United States of America, discussion on proposed marriage amendments, Task Force for Reimagining the Episcopal Church, divesting from fossil fuel companies with TEC money, evangelism and digital evangelism, and a special easter egg surprise ending you won't want to miss. Follow all our GC78 coverage on Twitter @priestpulse

An interview with previous YASC'ers. The Young Adult Service Corps  The Young Adult Service Corps brings young adults into the life of the worldwide Anglican Communion and into the daily work of a local community.  At the same time, it brings the gifts and resources of the church into the lives of young adults as they explore their own faith journeys. http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/young-adult-service-corps  

The Revs. Scott Gunn, Matt Marino, and Keith Voets join Ben and Colin on this pre-Convention episode. We rap our way through the blogosphere and consider important issues coming to the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church such as marriage equality, revisions to the canons and Prayer Book, the election of the next Presiding Bishop, the Task Force for Reimagining the Episcopal Church, and more. www.7wd.org www.thegospelside.com http://theyoungcurmudgeonpriest.blogspot.com/

Do you have the Blue Book Blues? Not a clue what the blue book is? Wondering how the General Convention of the Episcopal Church works? The Priest Pulse media coverage of the 78th General Convention begins with this pre-Convention prep episode featuring Sr. Elizabeth Marguerite, chair of the deputation from the Diocese of Michigan. Be sure to check out Part 2 featuring the Revs. Scott Gunn, Matt Marino, and Keith Voets along with Fr. Ben and Fr. Colin.

In this very special documentary, Fr. Ben follows the story of Anamchara Fellowship, a new monastic order in the Episcopal Church. The Anamchara Fellowship is a religious order in the tradition of celtic spirituality. This documentary brings listeners into the Annual Gathering of this order, listens in on their rituals, hears their music, and gets to know its members. This is the entire documentary in one file. Original music in this podcast performed by: Br. Christopher  Br. Kevin Colum Sr. Elizabeth Margarite Original composition of the Anamchara Fellowship prayer composed by Dr. David Park.

Fr. Ben and Intern Lizzie discuss the exciting new Indiegogo fundraising campaign and all the incredible perk packages you can get through backing. Our Campaign: http://bit.ly/1BEPjDG

Two atheists join us on this episode to discuss their perspectives and experiences as Millenial generation "nones" - the religiously unnafiliated. Colin and Ben discuss the Pew Religious Landscape Study, decline in Christianity, and what - if any - good news we have for those who don't believe. Also featured in this episode is music from Abandon Kansas and Awaking Mercury. http://badchristian-2.myshopify.com/collections/abandon-kansas

Priest Pulse and the Farsighted Podcast team up with Awaking Mercury to discuss music, art, and pop-culture from a faith perspective. Recorded live at the Awaking Mercury studio in Birdsboro, PA, this episode features live music from Luke Eccles. This is part 1 of a two part episode, the second half being found on the Farsighted podcast. The Farsighted can be found at the links below. http://farsightedblog.com/ http://www.awakingmercury.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thefarsighted Twitter: @TheFarsighted @thepaintedman @awakingmercury