In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with The Rev. Edgar Otero. They discuss Edgar’s new ministry at St. Anthony’s, why the church is growing, and how experimentation leads to new things with God.
For People Welcomes Bishop Doug Scharf
In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Bishop Doug Scharf of The Diocese of Southwest Florida. They discuss how he sees the resurrection, what is emerging in Christianity, and what might be emerging with the faithful in the diocese Bishop Scharf serves.
For People Welcomes The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw
In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Canon Martini Shaw, 17th Rector of The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, the congregation founded by Absalom Jones. They discuss Absalom’s story that led to the founding of St. Thomas and how his legacy is lived out today.
For People Welcomes Teresa Brown Fry
This episode featres a real conversation focused on how Christians find hope in times when some find none. They take up where the church has a responsibility to respond to community tragedy and name steps to make sure we don’t push comfort over change.
For People Welcomes Bishop Phoebe Roaf
This episode featres a real conversation focused on how Christians find hope in times when some find none. They take up where the church has a responsibility to respond to community tragedy and name steps to make sure we don’t push comfort over change.
For People Welcomes Rabbi Peter Berg
In this episode, Bishop Wright and Rabbi Peter Berg of The Temple, the oldest Jewish worshiping community in Atlanta discuss the history of Jews and Christians walking alongside one another in Atlanta, antisemitism and disinformation, and where we go from here.
For People Podcast Special Release: A New Thing
In this episode, Bishop Wright and Melissa have a conversation about the new thing God is doing now with the church and in the lives of her people. It comes as The Diocese of Atlanta gets ready to gather 500 of her people.
For People Welcomes Holle Tubbs and Mary Chase
A Conversation on Suicide Prevention Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, but it's rarely discussed in a productive and open way. This episode of For People introduces Keep/Watch, a new suicide prevention workbook and training from the Diocese of Atlanta that equips churches to combat this crisis and become safer spaces for people who are considering suicide. Bishop Wright's conversation with Keep/Watch authors Holle Tubbs and Dr. Mary Chase Mize explores suicide causes, prevention methods, and ways that Scripture and tradition invite us to "keep watch" with people who...
For People Welcomes Bishop Deon Johnson
"The opposite of faith isn't doubt - it's absolute certainty" - Bishop Deon Johnson In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Bishop Deon Johnson, 11th Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. They talk about dignity and share stories of grandmothers and Bishop Deon's favorite life lesson. Bishop Deon also shares his good news of being a gay Black man in the highest level of leadership in The Episcopal Church. He speaks with kind candor to what he reads in the bible including its history and context. Listen Here Bishop Deon Kevin Johnson was elected on November 23, 2019 as...
For People Welcomes Jason McGee
A Conversation with Choir Director of Mav City Music Jason McGee Choirs have and will always be an essential part of worship. You can look at a choir and find you in it. - Jason McGee There is a power communicated in a diverse choir that spans everything. - Bishop Wright In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Jason McGee, Choir Director of Maverick City Music. In it, they discuss the origin of choirs, the diversity choirs represent, and why Jason said yes to being a part of Imagine Worship in NYC on Oct 3 with Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Listen in for the full...