Episodes

  • [142] Rage prayers and authentic peace with Elizabeth Riley

    [142] Rage prayers and authentic peace with Elizabeth Riley
    Oct 2 2024
    We’re unleashing the power of “Rage Prayers” with Reverend Elizabeth Riley. Dive into the transformative practice of honest, heartfelt prayers that express our deepest emotions and frustrations. Explore how embracing our anger and lament can lead to spiritual healing and personal transformation. Rev. Elizabeth is an Episcopal priest currently serving in the Diocese of Olympia, … Continue reading "[142] Rage prayers and authentic peace with Elizabeth Riley"
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    31 mins
  • [141] Community, comedy and church renovation

    [141] Community, comedy and church renovation
    Sep 18 2024
    We’re exploring the innovative ways churches in Northern Virginia are blending spirituality and community outreach–from improv church to affordable housing. In this episode of Compass, we’re visiting four unique and innovative expressions of church in Northern Virginia and Maryland. See how Central United Methodist Church in the Ballston neighborhood renovated their old church building in … Continue reading "[141] Community, comedy and church renovation"
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    32 mins
  • [140] Real church in digital space with J.J. Warren

    [140] Real church in digital space with J.J. Warren
    Sep 4 2024
    We’re borrowing an important interview from the MyCom Podcast. Host Ryan Dunn talked with Rev. J.J. Warren about what defines a church and how J.J. is putting the definition into practice through the Church of the Young Prophets. Drawing from his theological background and experiences with the Young Prophets Collective, J.J. discusses the evolution of virtual … Continue reading "[140] Real church in digital space with J.J. Warren"
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    45 mins
  • [139] From hate to hope: Neelley Hicks

    [139] From hate to hope: Neelley Hicks
    Aug 21 2024
    Neelley Hicks shares her experience that landed her picture in papers across the globe, stemming from a recent Unity Rally in Nashville, Tennessee. It was attended by a diverse and vibrant community and disrupted by the alarming presence of Neo-Nazis. This episode looks into the complex emotions and motivations behind such extremist actions and explores … Continue reading "[139] From hate to hope: Neelley Hicks"
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    32 mins
  • [138] Faith and outrage: Jesus’ teachings in a polarized culture

    [138] Faith and outrage: Jesus’ teachings in a polarized culture
    Aug 7 2024
    We’re tackling the topic of living out our faith in a complex and often polarized world. Recently, the outrage sparked by the opening ceremonies of the Paris 2024 Olympics, particularly a controversial scene perceived to mock Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” has ignited debates and outraged responses. We’ll explore how to express our faith … Continue reading "[138] Faith and outrage: Jesus’ teachings in a polarized culture"
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    23 mins
  • [137] Crafting a clarity of belief with Bruce Reyes-Chow

    [137] Crafting a clarity of belief with Bruce Reyes-Chow
    Jul 25 2024
    Summarizing Faith and Theology with Bruce Reyes-Chow on Compass: Finding spirituality in the everyday. Bruce shares the importance of distilling and articulating beliefs in simple, digestible formats. Discover his innovative concept of a “faith montage” and how it serves as a primer on progressive Christianity to guide individuals through faith deconstruction and reconstruction. Bruce Reyes-Chow … Continue reading "[137] Crafting a clarity of belief with Bruce Reyes-Chow"
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  • [136] Conflict, faith and growth with David Livingston

    [136] Conflict, faith and growth with David Livingston
    Jul 10 2024
    Pastor David Livingston discusses the concept of abundant life and how it can be experienced in the present. He emphasizes that abundant life is not solely about material well-being or a perfect life, but rather about finding spiritual and emotional well-being in the midst of life’s challenges. Pastor Livingston shares his personal experience with anxiety … Continue reading "[136] Conflict, faith and growth with David Livingston"
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  • [135] Exploring Hell, Purgatory, and God’s Love with Derek Kubilus

    [135] Exploring Hell, Purgatory, and God’s Love with Derek Kubilus
    Jun 26 2024
    Unpacking the mysteries of hell and love with Derek Kubilus on Compass: Finding spirituality in the everyday. Derek takes us on a thought-provoking journey through the complex relationship between a God of love and the concept of eternal torment. Explore his ideas on purgatorial universalism, the evolution of hell in Christian theology, and how these … Continue reading "[135] Exploring Hell, Purgatory, and God’s Love with Derek Kubilus"
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