The Living Church Podcast

Think the von Trapps meet 21st century Anglicanism. This is how one family (the Flanigans) pray Morning Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer (1979). This prayer guide/mini-concert features songs from their music project Liturgical Folk, including Psalm 100, Song of the Three Young Men (Canticle 13), the Apostles' Creed, and The Lord's Prayer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/living-church/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

These are anxious times. Dr. Monique Reynolds breaks down for us the phenomenon of anxiety — how it feels, what causes it — and practical approaches to dealing with it while continuing to care well for others and yourself. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/living-church/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

What are some of the benefits and dangers of being alone? How can solitude build up love? Fr. Mac Stewart presents and reflects on an excerpt from a chapter in Thomas Merton’s New Seeds of Contemplation: “Solitude Is Not Separation." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/living-church/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Screens, emergency solutions, and stillness. Fr. Jeff Hansen and Neil Dhingra talk with Ephraim Radner and Bishop Daniel Martins about theological and pastoral responses to the pandemic while posing some challenging questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/living-church/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Abigail Wolley Cutter, a PhD candidate in ethics, joins Amber Noel to discuss practical 'rules of life' for working from home. They explore the challenges of cabin fever and how to cultivate a positive mindset. Amber shares strategies like setting workspace boundaries, dressing for productivity, and scheduling breaks to avoid burnout. They also discuss the importance of small rituals, like leaving the bed unmade on Sabbath, as reminders of faith and sovereignty. Ultimately, they emphasize how attentiveness to small details nurtures love and drives action.

Only a few days ago, working parents became instant homeschool teachers. Um — help!? Abigail Woolley Cutter interviews Susan Wise Bauer, educator and historian, on how caretakers can pull together methods for keeping their kids' education on track. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/living-church/supportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Bishop Daniel Martins, the Episcopal Bishop of Springfield, dives deep into the complexities of worship and the Eucharist amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes the vital distinction between general worship and the Eucharist, shedding light on their interconnectedness in Anglican tradition. The Bishop reflects on the spiritual significance of Communion, the church's role in intercession during public worship restrictions, and the importance of creative solutions like private celebrations and livestreaming. A thought-provoking exploration of faith in challenging times!