The Sacrament of the Present Moment

Monk Habits for Everyday People

Starting in 2026, Bishop Jeff Bailey is taking the host chair, curating conversations with targeted insights on three areas shaping our diocese: clergy care, leadership development, and church planting. Episode Summary In the quest for deeper spirituality, many people find themselves looking beyond contemporary practices to ancient traditions. One particularly rich source of insight comes [...]

What 25 Years of Church Planting Taught Me

Starting in 2026, Bishop Jeff Bailey is taking the host chair, curating conversations with targeted insights on three areas shaping our diocese: clergy care, leadership development, and church planting. Episode Summary Starting a new church is a daunting task, especially when you’re passionate about making an impact in your community. Kris McDaniel, rector of Trinity [...]

The Sacrament of the Present Moment

Today's episode concludes our season honoring Bishop Todd's 15 years of faithful leadership. As he steps back and our newly consecrated Bishop Jeff Bailey leads C4SO into this next chapter, Bishop Todd explores the significance of living in the present moment through the lens of spiritual teachings, particularly those of Jean-Pierre de Caussade and Jesus. He [...]

(Re-Release) Brad Swope on Church Planting

We wrap up our tour of some of our favorite C4SO Podcast episodes with the man, the myth, the legend: the Rev. Dr. Bradley Swope, C4SO’s Canon for Church Planting. C4SO began as a church planting movement and continues to prioritize church planting as the best method of making new outposts of the kingdom and [...]

Small Steps, Steady Growth

As we continue our season honoring Bishop Todd Hunter’s 15 years of faithful leadership, join us for brief reflections drawn from some of his most beloved sermons. In today's reflection, Bishop Todd explores the concept of living a life worthy of the Lord, drawing from Paul's teachings in the New Testament. He unpacks the importance of cultivating [...]