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Welcome to Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe where we’ll connect faith questions and insights with the everyday realities of modern life. Join us on a transformative journey as we explore key theological concepts and their relevance to our daily lives, intentionally working to partner with God in healing the world with love.
Delve into the depths of religious thought in the Episcopal tradition, uncovering diverse perspectives and philosophical insights. Engage in meaningful discussions on topics like ethics, spirituality, and fighting dehumanization. Bishop DeDe and the occasional guest will demystify theological complexities (and yes, even nerd out a bit), empowering you to apply these profound principles in your life. Together, let’s dig into the deep and old mysteries of faith and foster a deeper understanding of ourselves and our world. Tune in for transformative experiences and rollicking discussions with Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe!
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SummaryIn this episode, we speak of our faith by exploring the reality and concept of a calling of faith. We discuss how all of God's people - not just those who take holy orders - have a calling and bust some myths about the idea of a calling. Having a calling is not about "getting it right," but about being in a relationship with God and growing in faith. Calls are ever-evolving, so we talk about how we always need to be tuned in to the Spirit to see where we're being called next. We ...
CW: Mention of suicidal stateSummaryIn this podcast episode, Bishop DeDe is joined by Kevin and Becky, transgender persons in our diocese, to discuss their experiences, especially as it relates to their church lives. Becky, a priest, shares her journey of transitioning and finding acceptance in her current church, while Kevin talks about the struggles he faced in a non-accepting denomination. They also discuss the impact of legislation on the transgender community, including bathroom laws and...
SummaryIn this episode, Bishop DeDe and RomComm discuss the story of Thomas' encounter with the risen Christ in the Gospel of John. They explore the concept of doubt in faith and how doubt can actually deepen our engagement with our faith. They highlight Thomas' absence when the disciples were gathered in fear and his insistence on physical proof of Jesus' resurrection. They emphasize how the desire for certitude can hinder our spiritual growth. They also discuss the transformative power of d...
SummaryIn this episode, Bishop DeDe discusses the significance of Maundy Thursday and the humanity of Jesus. She explores Jesus' response to fear and anxiety and reads from John chapter 13, which focuses on the washing of the feet. Bishop DeDe emphasizes the moments of sacrifice and suffering in Jesus' life and the hope of resurrection. She also highlights the relatability of Jesus' fear and anxiety and the importance of community and God's presence in times of loss. Bishop DeDe concludes by ...
In this conversation, Bishop DeDe and RomComm discuss the meaning and practices of Lent. They explore the historical and contemporary practices of fasting, prayer, and supplication during Lent and emphasize the importance of living intentionally and facing the fear of imperfection. They also discuss the significance of time and the invitation to live fully and authentically in the time we've been given. The conversation encourages listeners to embrace vulnerability and courage during Lent and...
Welcome to Season 2 of Speaking of Faith! In this first quarter of the year, we're focusing on racial healing and we're beginning by focusing locally on our relationships with indigenous peoples. In this first episode, we explore land acknowledgements and how they can do more harm than healing when they happen outside of true relationships.
In our final episode of our first season and of 2023, Bishop DeDe talks about how we can create more sacred space to create room for God during this season of Christmastide.
In this final episode of our Baptismal Covenant series, we explore the last bidding in the Baptismal Covenant: "Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?"
In this episode, Bishop DeDe shares some practical tips for how to live out and Speak Faith in ways that bring people close together, instead of leaving us further divided, over this holiday season.
In this episode, we revisit the grounding of our Baptismal Covenant - the Being with whom we're covenanting - by reminding ourselves that in our relationship with the Creator of All, we witness the love, beauty, and majesty of the creator in all God's people being their full selves. During this Trans Awareness Week and ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20, we root our discussion in honoring the beauty of our trans siblings living as their full selves, disarm some of the "clobber p...
As we continue our series exploring the Baptismal Covenant, we continue building on the "so what" biddings with the next up: "Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?"
So far in our series exploring the Baptismal Covenant, we've dug in to who it is we're covenanting with: God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. This week, we get into the first of the "so what" biddings: "Will you continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of the bread, and in the prayers?"
As we continue our series on the Baptismal Covenant, this week we explore the next bidding: "Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?"
As we continue our series on the baptismal covenant, we present this first of two episodes responding to the second bidding in the covenant: "Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?"
In this first episode of our series on the baptismal covenant, we explore what "covenant" means and the first bidding from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer, "Do you believe in God the Father?"
In this short intro episode, Bishop DeDe previews the purpose and format of this new diocesan resource. Submit your questions and feedback to https://cnyepiscopal.org/podcast.
In this episode, in the light of the anti-war protests erupting across the diocese and across the country on college campuses, we dig in to what it means to speak of our faith in times of conflict. Bishop DeDe emphasizes the importance of speaking about faith in ways that promote understanding, respect, and healing, rather than further division. The conversation highlights the need to engage with compassion, empathy, and a commitment to justice, acknowledging the complexities of issues and th...
Summary In this episode, Bishop DeDe and RomComm are joined by the Rev. Canon Megan Castellan, the Canon to the Ordinary for Mission and Formation in the Diocese of Central New York. Together they discuss the “Infinite Dignity,” a document released on April 8 by the Roman Catholic Church. They explore the concept of embracing the dignity of all people and the implications it has for our world and affirm the importance of recognizing the innate value and worth of every human being. However, th...
In this episode, we delve into the complex and often overlooked topic of the Doctrine of Discovery. Join Bishop DeDe and guests Bishop Douglas Lucia of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse and Bishop Lee Miller II of the Upstate New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as they uncover the historical origins and far-reaching implications of this legal principle founded in previous church teaching, which has profoundly shaped the course of history and continues to impact I...
SummaryThis conversation explores the concept of liturgy and its role in leading us to address social issues, particularly the historical and contemporary realities of the slave trade. The episode previews the Province II Slave Trade Lament and Repentance liturgy which we be live on February 14, Ash Wednesday, at 10 a.m. EST. That service aims to lead us to lament and repent for the evils of the slave trade as we follow the journey of Jesus to the Cross through the Stations of the Cross servi...
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