Listening for Clues

Discover Advent in Everyday Moments: LOVE

This video includes prayers, discussions and interviews focusing on spirituality, love, and faith. The main speaker introduces Bishop Robert W. Ihloff of the Episcopal Church, who stresses the importance of living the faith and accepting others regardless of their beliefs. Father Jeff Hual explains his meaningful involvement in the Syrian refugee crisis initiated out of love and friendship, which included providing wheelchairs and education materials. The video also features Dr. Dorothy Adamson Holley, a Developmental Psychologist who integrates psychology and spirituality in her work, shares her philosophy that love plus forgiveness...

Discover Advent in Everyday Moments: Joy

In this video, we interact with some inspirational figures - Dr. Sharon Runge, Executive Director of Kenya Connect (USA), Reverend Henrietta Wiley, Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Towson, Maryland, and Markiesha E. Wilson, a human capital consultant. Dr. Runge speaks about the work her organization is doing in rural Kenya and her personal journey of embracing opportunities. Reverend Henrietta Wiley, shares her view on joy as a divine gift and expresses how her priesthood opened a 'floodgate of joy' for her. Finally, Markiesha E. Wilson emphasizes the role of faith...

Discover Advent in Everyday Moments: PEACE

In this three-part video, orchestra teacher Pat Aaron discusses her musicianship at her church, where she performs either solo, with a pianist friend, or as part of a quartet or trios. She reflects on how performing music provides a deeply spiritual and emotional experience, not just for her, but for those who are listening. The video highlights the beauty of connecting with people through music and the sense of calm and unity it brings within the community.

The conversation takes a deep turn as the priest, the Rev. Dr...

Discover Advent in Everyday Moments: Finding HOPE

Advent One: Three Stories of Hope

In the face of adversity, it is often our resilience that shines through, guiding us towards hope and strength. St. Peter's Church in Ellicott City is a prime example of this unwavering resilience. As a church that has experienced its fair share of trauma and tragedy, it has emerged stronger and more determined than ever. In this excerpt from a Good News! podcast, we invite you to reflect on the profound lessons of resilience, hope, and faith.

The second excerpt...

Good News 2023 Season Closing

The Listening for Clues team, Co-hosts Jon Shematek and Lauren Welch, and Director Lynn Shematek, gather to reflect on creating twenty-one "Good News!" podcasts published since June 2023. They are humbled and grateful to have heard and shared the stories of remarkable individuals who are making a difference in the world, be it large or small. Even as the 2023 season draws to a close, plans are underway for even more to come in 2024. In this final episode of the year, they express thanks to their guests as well as their viewers and listeners. Watch or...

In the Climb with Markiesha E. Wilson

We are honored to have Markiesha E. Wilson, a human capital consultant, leadership coach, and author of "In the Climb." Markiesha talks about how her vocation came to be, the power of forgiveness and her amazing book.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Markiesha's book "In the Climb" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Climb-Audacious-Actions-Overcome-Corporate/dp/1737622300

Markiesha's website: https://wilson-chapman.com/

Markiesha's email address: pursuejoy@wilson-chapman.com

Markiesha's Instagram address:https://www.instagram.com/wilsonchapmancoaches/?hl=en

The TEDX...

Engaging Our LIteral Neighbors

We are honored to have the Rev. Derek Miller, Rector of St. Peter's Church in Ellicott City, MD with us. Derek talks with us about what it means to be a "co-vocational" priest, and the work he is doing with the Ellicott City Partnership. He encourages us to re-engage with our literal neighbors, people outside the walls of our churches.

00:00 Engaging Our LIteral Neighbors

00:22 Introduction

01:34 The Ellicott City Partnership

03:49 About Ellicott City and the People

06:56 Co-Vocational: What Does It Mean?

11:47 Surprises...

A Deacon's Heart with Anne Reed

We are honored to have the Rev. Anne Reed, Episcopal Deacon, who speaks with us about her varied ministries following her retirement from her secular work. In this conversation, Anne embodies what many of us call a "deacon's heart," demonstrating the joy that comes from seeking and serving Christ in others, and connecting the church and the world.

HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 A Deacon's Heart with Anne Reed

00:20 Introduction

01:21 Anne's Many Ministries as a Deacon

03:19 Serving in Multiple Churches

06:54 Habitat for Humanity<...

Guardian Angel: A Place for Everyone

We are honored to have the Rev. Steve Holt, Rector of the Church of the Guardian Angel, Baltimore City with us today. Steve speaks about the many ministries this church offers to the community and how it has responded to the needs of the Spanish-speaking residents of the neighborhood. Steve also speaks about his new role in the Diocese of Maryland as the Associate for MIssion.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Steve's email address: rectoratguardianangelremington. org

Steve's Website

Steve's Facebook page

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Feeling Beings Who Think

We are honored to have the Rev. Arianne Rice, Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Towson, MD. Arianne speaks with us about podcasting, leadership coaching and mission work at St. Luke's Youth Center.

Highlights:

00:00 Feeling Beings Who Think

00:00 Introduction

02:12 How Did You Get Involved in Podcasting and Leadership Development?

04:04 Becoming a Priest

07:47 Personal Tragedies

10:44 A New Beginning

14:32 Executive Coaching

19:21 Arianne's Podcast: "Feeling Beings Who Think"

26:46 Surprises Along the Way