What’s really happening when someone is baptized? In this episode, Canon Megan and Adam take a deep dive into one of the most central sacraments of the Christian faith: baptism.

They explore where baptism comes from—starting with Jewish purification rituals—and how it grew into a practice that marks new life, identity, and belonging in Christ. Along the way, they unpack the baptismal covenant, the tension between infant baptism and believers’ baptism, and the role of the whole community in supporting the baptized.

With humor, personal stories, and theological insight, Megan and Adam remind us that baptism isn’t just about what happens at the font—it’s about how we live out God’s grace every single day.

What You’ll Walk Away With

• Baptism is the entry point into Christian community and the life of faith.
• The baptismal covenant sets a framework for living as followers of Jesus.
• The roots of baptism lie in Jewish purification rituals, transformed in Christ.
• Baptism is about identity—who we are in Christ—not just a ritual.
• Infant baptism highlights God’s grace as the starting point of faith.
• The community promises to walk alongside the baptized in faith and life.
• Adults can reaffirm their baptismal vows, claiming them as their own.
• Baptism isn’t about “heaven insurance”—it’s about how we live here and now.
• God’s action, not ours, is at the heart of baptism.
• Every baptism is a reminder that God’s grace goes before us.

If you’ve ever wondered what baptism means in the Episcopal tradition—or why it matters so much—this episode offers both clarity and inspiration.