Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Easter Day (C) lectionary. The texts covered are Isaiah 65:17-25 and John 20:1-18 [https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/easter-day-c/], along with “Resurrecting Wounds: Living in the Afterlife of Trauma” [https://www.baylorpress.com/9781481306799/resurrecting-wounds/] by Shelly Rambo. Our guests this week are: * The courageous Elijah Granier, an executive assistant for Ernst & Young. He grew up in a non-denominational faith tradition and lives in New Orleans. He is passionate about ending racism and making the world a safer place for his godchildren, who he loves spoiling and spending time with.  * The Rev. Michele Morgan, rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Capitol Hill, in the Diocese of Washington. Morgan is from Calgary, Alberta. They like cross-stitching and are passionate about bike commuting, gun violence prevention, and Wynnona Earp (a cult TV show). She and her wife are currently looking for a dog to adopt. * The passionate Elishia McAllister, an Episcopal seminarian at Berkeley Divinity School, pursuing their Master of Divinity at Yale while raising their two children. McAllister is from New Orleans and is loves all things related to phytomedicine and gastronomy; they are passionate about improving educational outcomes for marginalized, underserved, and/or disenfranchised youth.   Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Easter Vigil lectionary. The texts covered are Genesis 1:1-2:4a, 7:1-5, 11-18, 8:6-18, 9:8-13, 22:1-18; Exodus 14:10-31, 15:20-21; Ezekiel 37:1-14; and Luke 24:1-12. [https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/great-vigil-c/] Our guests this week are: * The Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Lagman, missioner for Asiamerica Ministries for The Episcopal Church.  She likes hanging out with family and friends and is passionate about ministry in and with The Episcopal Church. Jo Ann is from Batavia, Ill. * The Rev. Canon Shana McCauley, canon vicar of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Ore. She has been a priest for 18 years and is passionate about helping people find God in the extraordinary and ordinary. She is married to her husband, Ryan, and they have three sons, a dog, and a bunch of fish. * The wise and wonderful Rachel Ambasing, missioner for Community Vitality and Diversity for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. She likes music, reading contemporary re-imaginings of “Pride and Prejudice,” and watching pro-wrestling. She is passionate about the Gospel being expressed in ways that are diverse, authentic, and embodied. Rachel is from National City, California.   Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Good Friday lectionary. The texts covered are Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, and John 18:1-19:42 [https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/good-friday-c/]. Our guests this week are: * The Rev. Will Bouvel, associate rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter in Kenilworth, Ill., and the co-founder of Tell Me the Truth About Racism, a storytelling approach to wondering, grieving, healing, and hearing Good News in our racialized world. He comes to ministry after a degree in geography and careers as a computer programmer and a classical tenor soloist. * The Rev. Luz Montes, canon for welcome and discipleship at Christ Church Cathedral in Houston, Tex. Luz enjoys spending time with her spouse, sassy daughter, and dog. She is passionate about sharing God's love and making our world a more just place.    * The Rev. Dr. Hillary Raining, rector of St. Christopher's Church in Gladwyne, Penn., and creator of The Hive [http://www.thehiveapiary.com/]online spirituality and wellness digital community. Hillary is a beekeeper, yoga and meditation instructor, and a forest therapist.   Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Maundy Thursday lectionary. The texts covered are Exodus 12:1-4, (5-10), 11-14 and John 13:1-17, 31b-35 [https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/maundy-thursday-c/]. Our guests this week are: * The Rev. Jazzy Bostock, a kanaka maoli woman serving St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church and Maluhia Lutheran Church in Waianae, Hawaii. She and her wife have a small homestead consisting of raised garden beds, a flock of hens, a hive of bees, a dog, and a cat. They are foster parents, currently caring for a four-year old boy who brings delight and wonder to their lives. They are currently awaiting the arrival of another bundle of joy.  * The Very Rev. Lydia Bucklin, president and dean of Episcopal Divinity School and canon theologian in the Diocese of Northern Michigan. She has consulted widely on church redevelopment and collaborative ministry. Her leadership centers on justice-oriented theology, community engagement, and indigenous reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of honoring individual gifts in ministry.   Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.

In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the Palm Sunday lectionary. The texts covered are Luke 19:28-40 [https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/palm-sunday-palms-c/], Luke 22:14-23:56, and Philippians 2:5-11 [https://www.episcopalchurch.org/lectionary/palm-sunday-word-c/].  Our guests this week are: * The amazing Jen Feather, head of the English department at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro. Jen is originally from Houston, Texas. She is passionate about the need for humanities education and backpacking with her partner and dog. * Brother Angel Gabriel, BSG, a seminarian at Seminary of the Southwest. Angel was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and has ministered in several capacities, most recently as a diocesan missioner for youth and young adults as well as a camp director. He is a life professed brother of the Brotherhood of St. Gregory, an Episcopal community of friars. * The Rev. Phil Hooper, SMMS, rector of Saint Anne Episcopal Church in West Chester, Ohio. Phil is a board member of the Center for Deep Green Faith, and has interests in writing, contemplative spirituality, and creation care.   Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.