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Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
For Such a Time As This: Liberating Theological Education with Bishop Matt Heyd
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
In this episode, the Very Rev. Lydia Kelsey Bucklin interviews the Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, Bishop of the Diocese of New York and Vice Chair of the EDS Board of Trustees. Bishop Heyd reflects on the Episcopal Church's pivotal moment where the message of announcing a new age, rooted in love and grace, is more vital than ever. He also discusses the need for transformation in leadership and how we must rethink the way we form leaders to build the beloved community.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
For Such a Time as This: Liberating Theological Education with the Rev. Nancy Frausto
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
In this episode, the Very Rev. Lydia Kelsey Bucklin interviews Rev. Nancy Frausto, Director of Latinx Studies and Lecturer in Multicultural Ministry at the Seminary of the Southwest. They discuss the essential role of Latinx ministry in the Episcopal Church, focusing on Nancy's work with students called to this ministry and the required January-term course on immigration issues. Rev. Frausto emphasizes the need for creativity and adaptability in ministry, urging future leaders to think beyond traditional church boundaries to engage meaningfully with the evolving needs of their communities.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
In this third episode of our podcast series, the Very Rev. Lydia Kelsey Bucklin sits down with The Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, staff officer for church planting within The Episcopal Church. Together, they explore the evolving culture of church planting and how new Christian communities are being formed in ways that break from traditional models. From innovative worship gatherings to grassroots community initiatives, Katie shares how these fresh expressions of faith are meeting the spiritual needs of today’s world, inviting listeners to reimagine what it means to “plant a church” in the 21st century.
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
In this second episode of our podcast series, the Very Rev. Lydia Kelsey Bucklin speaks with Rev. Dr. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook, historiographer of The Episcopal Church and former Episcopal Divinity School professor, about the legacy of EDS and its predecessors, Episcopal Theological School (ETS) and Philadelphia Divinity School (PDS). They explore the history, social justice focus, and ecumenical vision of these institutions, highlighting their lasting impact on theological education.
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
For Such a Time As This: Liberating Theological Education with Dr. Kwok Pui Lan
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
In this episode, EDS' new President and Dean Lydia Kelsey Bucklin speaks with Dr. Kwok Pui-lan, recently retired professor of Systematic Theology at Emory Candler School of Divinity and a distinguished scholar who taught for 25 years at the Episcopal Divinity School. Dr. Pui-lan is widely recognized for her work in feminist theology, postcolonial theology, and Asian theology. President Bucklin and and Dr. Pui-lan discuss the future of theological education.
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Monday Aug 05, 2024
Join us for a compelling episode of Just Conversations as we welcome Lydia Kelsey Bucklin, the incoming president and dean of Episcopal Divinity School (EDS). In this special conversation, former president Kelly Brown Douglas sits down with Lydia to discuss the significance of women's leadership at this time in the Church, the importance of passing the baton to the next generation, and Lydia's inspiring vision for the future of theological education in the Episcopal Church.
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention with Bishop Anderson Jeremiah
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Welcome to Episcopal Divinity School’s new podcast mini-series: Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention. In today’s episode, EDS Interim President the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas is joined by Bishop Anderson Jeremiah, Bishop of Edmonton in the Diocese of London. Together, they discuss the significance of Bishop Anderson's recent consecration, decolonizing Christianity, and the importance of theological education.
Bishop Anderson Jeremiah is a Globally recognised Anglican Theologian with research interests in the lived facet of World Christianity, and its theological, political, and missional engagement in the wider society. He is deeply passionate about social and environmental justice as a Gospel imperative. His passion for working towards justice and peace as central to Christian Discipleship stems from his lived experience as a Dalit Christian. Learn more about Bishop Anderson Jeremiah here.
This episode is a part of EDS’ podcast mini-series: Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention. This podcast will feature Interim President Douglas in conversation with a range of bishops as they address the pressing challenges facing the church today and the role of theological education and formation in equipping faith leaders to face these challenges.
To learn more about the Episcopal Divinity School, please visit our website at eds.edu.
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention with Bishop Allen Shin
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Monday Jun 24, 2024
Welcome to Episcopal Divinity School’s new podcast mini-series: Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention. In today’s episode, EDS Interim President the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas is joined by Bishop Allen Shin from the Diocese of New York. Together, they discuss Bishop Shin’s work to develop a report on White Christian Nationalism, the importance of beloved community, and what it means to follow the teachings of Jesus.
The Rt. Rev. Allen K. Shin was elected to be the diocese’s new bishop suffragan on December 7, 2013, at a special election convention held at Manhattan’s Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine, and was consecrated at the Cathedral on Saturday May 17, 2014. Learn more about Bishop Allen Shin here.
This episode is a part of EDS’ podcast mini-series: Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention. This podcast will feature Interim President Douglas in conversation with a range of bishops as they address the pressing challenges facing the church today and the role of theological education and formation in equipping faith leaders to face these challenges.
To learn more about the Episcopal Divinity School, please visit our website at eds.edu.
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention with Bishop Sean Rowe
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Welcome to Episcopal Divinity School’s new podcast mini-series: Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention. In today’s episode, EDS Interim President the Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas is joined by Bishop Sean Rowe from the Diocese of Western New York & Northwestern Pennsylvania. Together, they discuss the role of institutions in igniting broader change, the evolving landscape of theological education, and the importance of adapting to new ways of carrying forth God’s mission.
The Rt. Rev. Sean W. Rowe was ordained bishop of the Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 and became bishop provisional of Western New York in 2019. He previously served as bishop provisional of the Diocese of Bethlehem from 2014 until 2018. Learn more about Bishop Sean Rowe here.
This episode is a part of EDS’ podcast mini-series: Leading Voices: EDS at General Convention. This podcast will feature Interim President Douglas in conversation with a range of bishops as they address the pressing challenges facing the church today and the role of theological education and formation in equipping faith leaders to face these challenges.
To learn more about the Episcopal Divinity School, please visit our website at eds.edu.