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Dr. Paulo Ueti from Brazil is the theological advisor and regional manager of the United Society Partners in the Gospel (USPG). He introduces the history and mission of the Episcopal and Anglican churches in Latin America and the Caribbean. The churches were founded by British Anglican missions and the Episcopal Church. They are  multiracial, multicultural, and multilingual, speaking Spanish, English, Portuguese, and French. Most c...

In this episode, Dr. Kwok Pui Lan converses with the Rev. Mark Nam, a third-generation British-born Chinese and Vicar of St. John's, Woodley, in the Diocese of Oxford. Rev. Nam offers a unique perspective on being a racial minority leader in a predominantly white institution, sharing his personal journey from law to ministry and his call to serve as a British Chinese priest in the Church of England.

The discussion explores the hist...

In this episode, Dr. Kwok Pui Lan speaks with Ms. Sunshine Dulnuan, a systematic theology lecturer at St. Andrew’s Theological Seminary in Quezon City, Philippines. Ms. Dulnuan shares her passion for theology, emphasizing its direct impact on people and the planet, and reflects on her unique experience studying at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific during the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of anti-Asian hate.

She delves into...

In this episode, Dr. Kwok Pui Lan speaks with the Rev. Claire Chia-lin Wang, a deacon at St. John's Cathedral in Taipei, for an insightful look into the Episcopal Diocese of Taiwan. Rev. Wang shares the fascinating history of this diocese, part of Province VIII of The Episcopal Church, from its post-1949 beginnings to its vibrant present, including its unique name heritage and relationships with other dioceses across the Pacific an...

In this episode, Dr. Kwok Pui Lan speaks with Dr. Esther Mombo, a leading theologian from St. Paul’s University in Limuru, Kenya, about women's leadership in the Anglican Church in Africa. Dr. Mombo introduces the "Africa Six," the current six female bishops, highlighting their significance as a testament to both the challenges and transformations in African Anglicanism.

The conversation explores the hurdles women face in accessing...

Join Dr. Kwok Pui Lan and the Rt. Rev. Victor Atta-Baffoe '92, the fourth bishop of Cape Coast, Ghana, for a discussion on global Anglicanism and his journey from EDS seminarian to bishop. Bishop Atta-Baffoe shares how his Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) education shaped his influential roles as Dean of St. Nicholas Seminary and as a bishop in the Anglican Communion.

Bishop Atta-Baffoe shares the poignant history of Cape Coast Cast...

The Rev. Leyla King, Canon for Mission in Small Congregations for the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, sits down with guests the Rev. Kevin Diehl, Rector of St. John the Evangelist Episcopal Church in San Francisco, the Rev. Suzanne Smith, Rector of Grace Episcopal Church in Alvin, Texas, and Ed Carrette, Community Missioner also at Grace Church with Rev. Smith.

Kevin describes how St. John's, a small church in the Mission District...

In this episode of the Small Churches Big Impact Collective, host the Rev. Rebekah Hatch, Canon for Lay & Ordained Vocations in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut, speaks with the Rev. Candice Combs, pastor of New Life Lutheran Church in Dripping Springs, Texas - a unique congregation that worships exclusively outdoors.

Rev. Combs shares how New Life, a congregation focused on grace, discipleship, children, and creation, has f...

In this episode, the Reverend Allison Sandlin Liles, Vicar of St. Stephen's in Hurst, Texas, sits down with the Reverend Dr. Elizabeth Mae Magill, pastor of the Small Church Collaborative which includes Rindge Congregational Church in Rindge, New Hampshire and Ashburnham Community Church in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Liz shares her experiences leading two  “micro-congregations” and building a collaborative ministry with a neighbori...

In this episode of the Small Churches Big Impact Collective, host the Rev. Stacy Williams-Duncan sits down with the Rev. Dr. Paula Miller, Rector of St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Lincoln Park, Michigan and the Rev. Nandra Perry, Vicar of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church in Hearne, Texas.

Paula shares how St. Michael's in Lincoln Park, Michigan, is working to improve the social and economic well-being of their communit...

The Rev. Leyla King, Canon for Mission in Small Congregations for the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas, sits down with guests the Rev. Halim Shukair, Priest-in-Charge at Christ Episcopal Church and Priest-in-Charge at Mother of the Savior Church, the first Arabic worshiping community in the Episcopal Church, both in Dearborn, Michigan, and the Rev. Lauren Grubaugh Thomas, church-planting priest of a year-old Episcopal community call...

The members of the Small Churches Big Impact Collective are joined by The Rev. Lydia Kelsey Bucklin, President and Dean of Episcopal Divinity School (EDS) in conversation about this upcoming season. Each episode centers around communities of faith and their understanding of social justice. Listeners will hear about the variety of ways justice can be lived out and witnessed to, even in smaller congregations.

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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...

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 a...

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 h...

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, highl...

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. Kwok is widely recognized for her work in feminist theology, postcolonial theology, and Asian theology. President Bucklin and Dr. Kwok discuss the future of theolo...

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 the...