Recorded on September 18, 2022 at Kaleo Phoenix. Welcome to Week 2 of our journey through the work of Oscar Romero and the way he preached the Good News of Jesus among the poor and oppressed of El Salvador. In this episode, we read Psalm 146:5-10 and portions of his homily from December 11, 1977. As a church family, we will continue to work for peace and justice and we will continue to strive to be beloved community. See you this evening, friends. You are loved.
Sep 19, 2022•17 min
Recorded on August 21, 2022. Tonight we heard from one of our very own, Kendall Dooley - a beloved friend and pastor to so many in our community. Kendall is a Spiritual Development & Mentorship Coordinator at Neighborhood Ministries (NM) whose mission is to be the presence of Jesus Christ to distressed families of Urban Phoenix. In this sermon, we are guided through Luke 13:10-17 and shown how Jesus takes time to see, know, understand and love us; and how we can do that for one another in ...
Aug 22, 2022•43 min
I turned 33 yesterday. My Jesus year. Jesus, Howard Thurman, and MLK all lived in contradiction to the world they were living in. We must also do so if we want to create spaces of peace for communal flourishing. BUT…it starts with a seed in a greenhouse. I could think of no better way to gift the world with who I am than by sharing this message I gave last Sunday called The Greenhouse Contradiction. It strongly represents who I am as a pastor and the community we are growing @kaleophx....
Aug 16, 2022•27 min
What is the language of a decolonized faith? How do I marry my faith with my desire to see social and political change? Where is Jesus in relationship to the oppressed and marginalized? I had the opportunity to share a reflection at the Corazón Arizona Rise + Vote Town Hall meeting and a few people asked me for a copy. Click here for the transcript. Don’t forget to VOTE in Arizona’s primary election on August 2nd and follow @corazonarizona for helpful information....
Jul 24, 2022•9 min
Today is Trinity Sunday at Kaleo Phoenix. Leonardo Boff writes, "If God means three divine Persons in eternal communion among themselves, then we must conclude that we also, sons and daughters, are called to communion. We are the image and likeness of the Trinity. Hence, we are community beings." In this episode, Erin talks about how we are a trinitarian people and through the Spirit are able to bear the unbearable. Click here to read the transcript....
Jun 13, 2022•19 min
"'Our fathers' have given us this practice of patriarchy and racism that remains in our country and in a lot of our churches today. The violent and unjust acts we witness in our world today are symptoms of this illness that hides behind American exceptionalism. However, This history reveals, like Kendrick’s song, that this is a generational problem and that our past 'fathers' were formed by environmental spaces that caused them to harm others."
May 31, 2022•39 min
Even in the conception of this national case – Jane Roe lived as a poster child for both abortion and anti-abortion. Her story reveals that a woman’s choice is nuanced by lived experiences! Click here for a recording and transcript of my message.
May 16, 2022•23 min
On Easter Sunday, Kaleo was joined by our friends at Bridge Worship Collective and had service outside in the courtyard at Grace Lutheran. I was a bit intimidated taking on the Easter sermon by myself 😬 so I asked if my friend Chris would split it with me! Click here for a recording and transcript of my message.
Apr 18, 2022•32 min
Jesus was a subversive, political leader. He took on the humanity of us all and showed us what it means to live a life subversive to the empire. For Good Friday, Kaleo joined our friends at Grace Lutheran Church where we gather, partner, and serve. Grace is pastored by Pastor Sarah Stadler , and she asked me to share a 5min reflection. You can read the transcript by clicking here ....
Apr 18, 2022•5 min
We recorded a full video recap of the month of February but the audio was lagging behind the video so we decided to make it an audio-only listen. Join our Patreon for monthly updates in real-time: patreon.com/millennialsinministry
Apr 05, 2022•49 min
As they walked through the Red Sea, I imagine that all of Israel marched together just like they do in the protests of today. They marched on dry ground surrounded by walls of impossibility, yet God made a way for them to cross over to the other side. And they are led by a prophet called Miriam as she sings and dances she embodies a place of liberation as the river swallows up their oppressors - the horse and rider. Miriam begins to give Israel prophetic imagination to exist and to live as somet...
Mar 29, 2022•40 min
I believe John Brown was an embodied witness of Jesus because he looked at the scriptures and saw liberation and a God of love …. And then embodied in practice what he believed the spirit of God wanted for the people of his time…FREEDOM. Now, not everybody agrees with his method of violence, and you don’t have to agree with it… click here to read more....
Mar 29, 2022•22 min
Join Erin Dooley and Ericka Byrne for some Black Girl Tea as we discuss our thoughts on growing up Black in White spaces, the cost of healing, and the absolute necessity of liberating the next generation. Watch the video here . For more exclusive content, join our Patreon here: http://patreon.com/MillennialsInMinistry .
Feb 25, 2022•32 min
For the third 5th week of Epiphany and the first Sunday of Black History Month, Kendall spoke at Kaleo Phoenix on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Tap in to listen to the sermon or click below for a transcript of his message notes. "For some of you, your initial following of Jesus may be a marker in your life and spiritual journey as one of amazement. The Jesus you were handed may look different than the Jesus you follow now…" https://www.kendalldooley.com/blog/learning-from-a-black-sacred-space...
Feb 25, 2022•37 min
A preview from our Book Club reading "Jesus and the Disinherited" by Howard Thurman - Chapter 2. Click below for more information on how to become a patron: erinvlashely.com/patreon
Jan 26, 2022•14 min
For the third week of Epiphany, I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, January 23, 2022. On the weekend of MLK Day, my husband and I had the privilege of having dinner with one of our city’s matriarchs, Linda Morris, and this sermon was inspired by her. Here is a recording from that gathering and a transcript of my message notes:
Jan 25, 2022•21 min
At the beginning of the fall semester, “Millions of people watched a disagreement between pairs of students at Arizona State University that was captured on video, with the clip showing two white male students getting asked to leave a multicultural space. Groups of ASU students have advocated for multicultural spaces on campus for several years to provide an area for students of color, underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ students and others to meet and discuss issues.” In this episode, Erin Doole...
Jan 01, 2022•20 min
For the second week of Advent, I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, December 5, 2021. We also had our friends from Neighborhood Ministries with us to help register people to vote. This is a recording from that gathering and below is a transcript of my message notes: https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/05/12/advent-2-vote-and-make-crooked-places-straight-kaleophx
Dec 06, 2021•18 min
After the heavy week of Julius Jones, Kyle Rittenhouse, and ASU Multi-cultural center, I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, November 21, 2021. This is a recording from that gathering and here is a transcript of my message notes: https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/21/11/julius-jones-kyle-rittenhouse-truthsgiving-and-the-persistent-widow-kaleo-phx
Nov 22, 2021•27 min
Participating in a shared experience gives us the opportunity to partake together in joy, in belonging, and in community. I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, October 24, 2021 and this is a recording from that gathering. Click here for a transcript of my message notes: https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/24/10/jesus-stories-miracles-at-the-table-kaleo-phx
Nov 17, 2021•22 min
In order for something to be reconciled, you have to give a full account of what was done. Everything must be accounted for. So for us to truly see racial reconciliation, we must give an account of every racial injustice that has happened in our country. Which is messy...difficult...hard...but it must be done if we are to build multi-ethnic communities of healing. A flourishing church. A highly incarnational church.
Jul 26, 2021•20 min
To not acknowledge the history of something, is to perpetuate the existence of something. This is why Critical Race Theory is important. I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, June 6, 2021 and this is a recording from that gathering. Below is a transcript of my message/notes: https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/6/6/church-history-is-critical-race-theory
Jun 08, 2021•23 min
I never would have thought 5 years ago that I would be a pastor and the topics in my sermon would be these. The work that we're doing at Kaleo Phoenix, I truly believe, is a move of the Spirit and I'm blessed to be a part of it. I spoke at Kaleo Phx on Sunday, May 16, 2021 and this is a recording from that gathering along with a transcript of my message/notes: https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/5/16/advertising-blm-crt-and-the-formation-of-repetition-kaleo-phx
May 20, 2021•20 min
How would Jesus address the injustices shown towards #DaunteWright #CaronNazario #GeorgeFloyd #BreonnaTaylor #AhmaudArbery ? How would Jesus create space to comfort the communities hurting from the loss of life? How would Jesus address the dangers of #WhiteSupremacy ? How would Jesus create space for racial reconciliation? If you would like a transcript of my message/notes, click here: https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2021/4/18/building-beloved-community-kaleo-phx...
Apr 19, 2021•21 min
I grew up in the #JoshuaHarris #PurityCulture #ikisseddatinggoodbye movement in the late 90's early 00's. I wouldn't say that teaching formed inside of me the HEALTHIEST view sex and sexuality. Sooo... How am I navigating that as I attempt to exist in a healthy dating relationship? What has therapy taught me about shame...sexual shame? How does Jesus invite us into a place of freedom and liberation from shame? My good friends, Justin and Delicia Hamilton, young adult pastors at Generation ...
Apr 09, 2021•26 min
In this episode, I sit down with Ubani Ukuku and talk about Black women in America, the importance of voting, the upcoming election, and all the amazing things she's doing through her justice coaching program (of which, I'm proud to say, I will be going through myself in January 2021). Black women have a unique vantage point when it comes to how the systems work and how we can reimagine a better future. Listen and learn from the best of the best — Ubani Ukuku. https://www.erinvlashley.com/millen...
Oct 14, 2020•37 min
Tana Padilla is the FIRST Christian white woman I have ever met personally that is actively fighting for racial justice and advocating for black and brown people. In this episode, we discuss the hard truths of racism in the church and what it takes to see racial reconciliation. It’s amazing what type of freedom and healing can happen when you honestly and openly acknowledge sin, repent, and reconcile with each other.
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Chris is a co-founding pastor of @kaleophx - a church centered around the idea of “Table Gathering” - before meeting in sanctuaries, church buildings, or cathedrals, followers of Jesus met in homes around tables, practicing the ways of Jesus by eating and drinking together. In this episode, we talk about how he structures Kaleo Phoenix ⛪ COVID-19’s effect on the Church ✝️ The Unique Leadership Style of The Trinity.
Apr 25, 2020•50 min•Ep. 55
I wasn't sure if I would publish this right away but I feel it to be necessary. Here is a voice memo to myself of things I'm thinking and feeling at this very moment. Sometimes hearing myself talk is the best way I can process the things happening in my life right now. I hope it encourages you.
Feb 25, 2020•26 min
The moment I saw Hafeez interview Dana Chanel and her husband Donell, I knew I wanted to have him on the show. Hafeez is a very intelligent interviewer and conversationalist. He and his best friend host a podcast for young men called The Roommates Podcast. In this episode, we talk about Kobe's death, how to make a podcast profitable and dealing with heartbreak.
Feb 02, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 53
