Crossings Conversations

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A show from Church Divinity School of the Pacific about leaders creating Christian community and sharing God's love.

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Bishop Thomas Brown

Our guest on this episode of Crossings Conversations is the Rt. Rev. Thomas Brown, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine. Bishop Brown spoke with us about the role of technology in the Church, the importance of inclusion and racial justice, educating for a life of prayer, and the value of speaking in terms of relationship to Jesus Christ. Full transcript now available here . Guest Bio: Bishop Brown was consecrated bishop of the Diocese of Maine in 2019. He was ordained to the priesthood in 19...

Oct 17, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10

The Rev. Gay Clark Jennings and Dr. Scott MacDougall

Our guests on this episode of Crossings Conversations are the Rev. Gay Clark Jennings, president of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal Church, and Dr. Scott MacDougall, associate professor of theology at Church Divinity School of the Pacific. They spoke to us about Dr. MacDougall's new role as theologian to the House of Deputies, the importance of lay theologizing, and the prophetic witness of the Church. Full transcript now available here . Guest Bios: The Reverend Gay Clark Jennings was el...

Oct 04, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Bishop Carlye Hughes

Our guest on this episode of Crossings Conversations is the Rt. Rev. Carlye Hughes, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark. Bishop Hughes spoke with us about the importance of creativity and teamwork in leadership formation. Full transcript now available here . Guest Bio: Bishop Hughes was consecrated bishop of the Diocese of Newark in 2018. Before her call to ordained ministry, Hughes worked in human resources in New York. She then attended Virginia Thological Seminary before being ordained ...

Aug 29, 2021•23 min

Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves

Our guest on this episode of Crossings Conversations is Bishop Mary Gray-Reeves, managing director of the College for Bishops and bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real, resigned. Bishop Gray-Reeves talks about her work with the College for Bishops and the church as a learning organization. She also discusses the relationship between vulnerability and resilience in church leadership. Download full episode transcript here Guest Bio: The Right Reverend Mary Gray-Reeves is the Managing D...

Jul 29, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Bishop Gretchen Rehberg

Our guest on this episode of Crossings Conversations is the Rt. Rev. Gretchen Rehberg, PhD, DMin, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. Bishop Rehberg spoke with us about the importance of lay-clergy partnership and the difference between leadership and authority. Full transcript now available here . Guest Bio: Bishop Rehberg was ordained March 18, 2017 as ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane. She served as rector of the Episcopal Church...

Jun 21, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6

The Rev. Isaiah Shaneequa Brokenleg '18

Our guest on this episode of Crossings Conversations is the Rev. Isaiah Shaneequa Brokenleg '18, staff officer for racial reconciliation for the Episcopal Church. Rev. Brokenleg spoke with us about collectivist models of leadership formation and forms of pedagogy that challenge white supremacy. Download full episode transcript here Guest Bio: The Rev. Isaiah Shaneequa Brokenleg '18 is an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Nation) and a priest of the Diocese of South Dakota. Befo...

Apr 22, 2021•19 min

Bishop Jennifer Reddall

Our guest on this episode of Crossings Conversations is Bishop Jennifer Reddall of the Diocese of Arizona. Bishop Reddall talks about new models of leadership formation for rural parishes in the Diocese of Arizona. She also discusses the importance of laughter and flexibility in church leadership. Download full episode transcript here Guest Bio: The Right Reverend Jennifer Reddall is Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona. She formerly served as Rector of the Church of the Epiphany in New Yo...

Mar 14, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Bishop Mariann Budde

Our guest on this episode of Crossings Conversations is Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Diocese of Washington. Bishop Budde talks about her functional understanding of leadership formation and the traits she looks for in candidates for ordination. Download full episode transcript here Guest Bio: The Right Reverend Mariann Edgar Budde is bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. Prior to her election, she served for 18 years as rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Minneapolis. Her serm...

Jan 31, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Bishop Deon Johnson

Our guest on this episode of Crossings Conversations is Bishop Deon Johnson of the Diocese of Missouri. Bishop Johnson talks about some new models for regional church leadership beginning to take root in Missouri. He also discusses the role of joy in proclaiming the gospel. Download full episode transcript here . Guest Bio: The Right Reverend Deon Kevin Johnson is bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. A veteran Episcopal priest with deep experience in social justice issues and ministry to...

Jan 19, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Bishop Megan Traquair

For this first episode of Crossings Conversations , our guest is Bishop Megan Traquair of the Diocese of Northern California. Bishop Megan speaks about her experience launching a non-profit management course for church leaders in the Diocese of Arizona. She also shares her passion for the catechumenate: a robust, accessible, and ancient approach to Christian initiation and formation. Download full episode transcript here Guest Bio: The Right Reverend Megan M. Traquair is bishop of the Episcopal ...

Nov 30, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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