The C4SO Podcast With Bishop Todd Hunter podcast

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In the midst of a major leadership transition in the life of C4SO, Bishop Todd and Bishop-Elect Jeff Bailey sit down to explore what change means to them. In this third and final installment of our series exploring William Bridges' work on change, Bishop Todd and Bishop-Elect Jeff discuss the psychological processes involved in navigating [...]…

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Duane Grobman on Change 37:48

24 days ago37:48

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On the heels of his recent episode, A Theology of Change, Bishop Todd and longtime spiritual director, coach and friend Duane Grobman explore the complexities of leadership transitions—especially the difference between change and transition. Their conversation feels extra timely as C4SO prepares for the pivotal leadership transition from Bishop Todd to Bishop-Elect Jeff Bailey. Duane [...]…

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A Theology of Change 26:02

5 weeks ago26:02

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In this conversation, Bishop Todd reflects on his personal journey leading toward retirement, as well as C4SO's collective experience as we prepare for new leadership (Welcome to Bishop-Elect Jeff Bailey!). Bishop Todd addresses the emotional and psychological processes involved in navigating change, the importance of servant leadership, and a biblical perspective on transitions. View episode [...]…

The C4SO Podcast with Bishop Todd Hunter

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C4SO's Values (Pt. 4) With Sarah Smith 42:23

7 weeks ago42:23

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Wrapping up our series on C4SO's Values, Bishop Todd interviews the Very Rev. Sarah Smith on her journey to ministry, her early experiences with faith and her call to serve as the new Rector of Church of the Cross in Austin, TX. The conversation delves into the importance of spiritual formation, the challenges leaders face, and [...]…

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C4SO's Values (Pt. 3): Formation & Sacrament 31:12

9 weeks ago31:12

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Bishop Todd continues our four-part series on C4SO’s founding values (Kingdom, Spirit, Formation, Mission and Sacrament). In this episode, he focuses on spiritual formation and sacrament, emphasizing the importance of spiritual transformation as a process that aligns individuals with the teachings of Jesus. In addition, he shares the key role of the liturgy in Anglican [...]…

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C4SO's Values (Pt. 2) With Patrick Wildman 41:30

11 weeks ago41:30

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Continuing our four-part series on C4SO's founding values (Kingdom, Spirit, Formation, Mission and Sacrament), longtime friends Bishop Todd and the Rev. Patrick Wildman, Rector of one of C4SO's first churches, explore Kingdom, Mission and Spirit. The two leaders discuss their personal journeys of discovering and living out these values, the influence of Dallas Willard on [...]…

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C4SO's Values (Pt. 1): Kingdom, Spirit & Mission 26:37

13 weeks ago26:37

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In the first of four episodes unpacking C4SO's values (Kingdom, Spirit, Formation, Mission, Sacrament), Bishop Todd explores the Kingdom of God, the role of the Holy Spirit, and the Church's mission in the world. He emphasizes that the Kingdom is not something we build but something we enter and receive, and that the Holy Spirit [...]…

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TJ Johnston on Life in the Kingdom 30:05

15 weeks ago30:05

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Picking up where he left off on his Accidental Anglican episode, Bishop Todd sits down with longtime friend and former C4SO Assisting Bishop TJ Johnson to discuss their journey together through C4SO's early days. Bishop TJ, who is now the CEO of the Global Water Center, shares his life story and experiential knowledge of kingdom principles, missional [...]…

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The Accidental Anglican 26:55

17 weeks ago26:55

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Bishop Todd shares his journey from a culturally Christian upbringing to becoming an Anglican Bishop. He reflects on the influences that shaped his faith—including the Jesus Movement and key figures in Anglicanism—while advocating for a deep, formative engagement with Anglican practices. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: • Intentionality in worship is crucial for spiritual transformation. • The missional heart [...]…

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Sheila Wise Rowe on Trauma, Peace and Healing 29:23

19 weeks ago29:23

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In this follow-up to recent episode "The Path to Deep Peace," Bishop Todd and Sheila Wise Rowe, MEd, co-author of Healing Leadership Trauma: Finding Emotional Health and Helping Others Flourish, explore the themes of trauma, peace and healing leadership. They discuss the impact of personal and systemic trauma on individuals and communities, the importance of [...]…

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The Path to Deep Peace 25:39

21 weeks ago25:39

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Welcome to the first episode of Bishop Todd's farewell season, affectionately called "Peace Out!" To get us started, Bishop Todd explores the biblical vision and meaning of peace—a virtue he has sought to cultivate in his own life and explored at length in his 2021 book, Deep Peace. Drawing from Psalm 23, the teachings of [...]…

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Sarah Shin and Shin Maeng on Advent 25:45

28 weeks ago25:45

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This special holiday episode of the C4SO Podcast is hosted by the Rev. Vania Gomez of C4SO’s Racial Diversity and Justice Team. Vania interviews Sarah Shin and Shin Maeng about their new children’s book, The Deliverer Has Come: A Christmas Story, a racially inclusive Advent resource that situates the nativity story within the narrative arc of [...]…

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Thank You, Mickey! 22:03

29 weeks ago22:03

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In our last episode of 2024, Bishop Todd and Mickey reflect on their two-year run as co-hosts of the C4SO Podcast. We are so grateful for Mickey's presence, especially for the warmth, energy, winsomeness, insight, perspective and just plain fun she brings to the podcast. In 2025, we will say farewell to Mickey as Bishop [...]…

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Ger Jones on Practical Ministry 40:11

31 weeks ago40:11

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In the final episode of our Practical Ministry series, the Very Rev. Ger Jones of Vintage Church L.A. joins Bishop Todd and Mickey to discuss the challenges of evangelism in a post-Christendom world, where many people view Christianity as harmful and are hesitant to engage in spiritual conversations. Ger emphasizes the importance of showing Jesus' [...]…

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Cher Hains & Addie Norman on Practical Ministry 42:23

32 weeks ago42:23

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In the second installment of our "Practical Ministry" series, Bishop Todd welcomes two staff members from Trinity Atlanta, Cher Hains and Addie Norman, to discuss the challenges of recruiting and nurturing volunteers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of service that is inviting and supportive, rather than transactional. Cher and Addie also [...]…

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Kim Polk on Practical Ministry 39:09

33 weeks ago39:09

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Our new series “Practical Ministry” explores how to handle the day-to-day challenges of local church ministry. First up is Kim Polk, Executive Director of Christ Church in Austin, Texas, discussing what it means to manage church staff effectively, fruitfully and ethically. Kim shares the significance of vision and values in leadership, effective communication strategies, and [...]…

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Esau McCaulley on All Saints Naperville 17:01

36 weeks ago17:01

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In this bonus episode of the C4SO Podcast, Bishop Todd asks longtime friend and Canon Theologian Esau McCaulley about his latest efforts in planting a multiethnic Anglican church in Naperville, IL, a suburb of Chicago. All Saints Naperville strives to be a biblically faithful, sacramental, multiethnic community serving Christ and his kingdom through sharing the [...]…

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David & Phaedra Taylor on Prayers for the Pilgrimage 40:13

37 weeks ago40:13

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In this special bonus episode, Bishop Todd and Mickey interview David and Phaedra Taylor about their latest book Prayers for the Pilgrimage. The Taylors discuss the inspiration behind the book, their creative process, and the significance of collect prayers in their spiritual lives. The conversation also explores the integration of word and image in worship, [...]…

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Call-In Show on Navigating Conflict 30:24

43 weeks ago30:24

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To wrap up our series on "Navigating Conflict," we decided to try something new: an episode modeled after an old-timey, call-in radio show. Bishop Todd and Mickey answer listener-submitted questions regarding conflict in a vestry, a personal relationship, a parish during a political cycle and more. The conversation references the great guests we had the [...]…

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John Haralson & Drew Billups on Navigating Conflict 40:08

44 weeks ago40:08

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Continuing our "Navigating Conflict" series, Bishop Todd and Mickey have a very practical conversation with the Rev. John Haralson and Drew Billups of Grace Seattle, who recently brought their church out of the PCA into C4SO. John and Drew emphasize the importance of creating a culture that can handle change and maintaining unity throughout the [...]…

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Kathy Khang & Matt Mikalatos on Navigating Conflict 54:50

45 weeks ago54:50

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Bishop Todd and Mickey welcome two award-winning authors—Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos—to the second episode in our "Navigating Conflict" series. In their recent book Loving Disagreement, Kathy and Matt bring unique insight into how the fruit of the Spirit informs our ability to engage in profound difference and conflict with love. As followers of Jesus [...]…

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Jin Cho on Navigating Conflict 51:16

46 weeks ago51:16

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The C4SO Podcast is back with a brand-new series—"Navigating Conflict." Bishop Todd and Mickey welcome the Rev. Dr. Jin Cho, C4SO's Canon for Racial Diversity and Justice, to discuss the importance of having difficult but redemptive conversations about race within the Church, as well as the challenges that arise from avoiding these conversations. The episode [...]…

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Jon Odom on Pentecost 42:14

1 year ago42:14

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In the final episode of our Pentecost series, Bishop Todd welcomes Jon Odom, C4SO’s Regional Dean of the Midwest, to discuss the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. Jon shares how his early Pentecostal roots led him to Anglicanism; offers practical advice on staying open to the Spirit’s leading in our daily lives; and [...]…

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Bishop Steve Wood on Pentecost 46:08

1 year ago46:08

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What happens when two Bishops meet in a podcast studio? A great conversation! Bishop Todd welcomes his good friend Bishop Steve Wood of the Anglican Diocese of the Carolinas for the third installment in our Pentecost series. Biblical and theological applications abound within this practical discussion of the Holy Spirit, specifically what it means for [...]…

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Cherith Fee Nordling on Pentecost 56:44

1 year ago56:44

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Bishop Todd and Mickey continue our Pentecost series by examining all things Holy Spirit with theologian Dr. Cherith Fee Nordling. Daughter of the notable pneumatological theologian Gordon Fee, Cherith reflects on her father's life and how he leaned into order, intelligibility and knowledge as a gift of love for the people of God. She traces [...]…

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Kris McDaniel on Pentecost 43:52

1 year ago43:52

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Bishop Todd kicks off a new series on the upcoming season of Pentecost with C4SO Rector and former Vineyard pastor Kris McDaniel. Kris draws from his DMin research on the Spirit's animating power, along with his blend of charismatic roots and historic Anglican values, to explore how the work of the Spirit is increasingly vital [...]…

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Ted Harro on Ordinary Time 49:43

1 year ago49:43

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Bishop Todd and Mickey wrap up our series on Ordinary Time with new friend and President of Renovaré Ted Harro. Ted challenges us toward a more expansive view of whole-life discipleship, both as individuals and as a community. The conversation also highlights the contributions of Dallas Willard and Richard Foster, offering resources for anyone drawn [...]…

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Winn Collier on Ordinary Time 41:43

1 year ago41:43

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As we continue our series on the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, Bishop Todd and Mickey welcome author and priest Winn Collier. This conversation is rich with applicable spiritual takeaways as they discuss how the way of America is not necessarily the way of the Kingdom of God. Winn also shares wisdom and reflections from [...]…

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Amanda Goin-Burgess on Ordinary Time 44:53

1 year ago44:53

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Our Ordinary Time series continues with longtime C4SO priest and friend Amanda Goin-Burgess. Bishop Todd and Mickey pick Amanda's brain on all things discipleship, sparking a thought-provoking dialogue surrounding societal elements that could lead to spiritual malformation. Amanda Goin-Burgess is an ordained priest within C4SO and the Pastor of Community Care at Christ Church Anglican [...]…

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Jared Patrick Boyd on Ordinary Time 38:34

1 year ago38:34

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The C4SO Podcast is back and better than ever! Bishop Todd and Mickey kick off the new year with a four-part series on Ordinary Time, beginning with friend of C4SO Jared Patrick Boyd as the first guest. Ordinary Time is a season for growth and maturation, and this conversation with Jared invites us into daily [...]…

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Emily McGowin on Christmas 46:15

2 years ago46:15

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In this episode, co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd help us transition from Advent to Christmas with the Rev. Dr. Emily McGowin. Sometimes we struggle to see past Christmas' cultural trappings to its timeless beauty, but Emily takes us beyond consumption to explore the "great exchange" of the incarnation. This episode caps off another year of [...]…

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Austin Becton on Advent 36:57

2 years ago36:57

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As part of our ongoing Advent series, Mickey and Bishop Todd invite C4SO priest Austin Becton to talk about how he practically applies the season to a local context. Austin opens up about his journey into a liturgical tradition, as well as the ways he and his parish are engaging the discipline of expectant waiting [...]…

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Marty Reardon on Advent 43:45

2 years ago43:45

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Continuing our series on Advent, Mickey and Bishop Todd sit down with longtime C4SO colleague and friend Marty Reardon. Marty speaks with wisdom and candor about his own faith journey, musical aspirations, and what it's like to lead a congregation in worship during this season. He asks us to consider, "What does it mean to [...]…

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Kimberly Deckel on Advent 36:50

2 years ago36:50

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Co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome Kimberly Deckel to discuss how she has experienced the season of Advent both personally and pastorally. Kimberly offers elements of her story that were spiritually formative, and challenges us not to lose sight of grace as we seek to slow down, wait and fully experience this season of hope. [...]…

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Tish Harrison Warren on Advent 53:04

2 years ago53:04

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Though today is All Hallows Eve, we already have our sights set on Advent. Co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome Tish Harrison Warren to discuss her latest book, Advent: The Season of Hope (Fullness of Time series). For those new to the liturgical calendar, Tish provides both a theological framework and insights to deepen personal [...]…

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Karen Miller & Jay Fowler on Coaching for Christian Leaders 40:26

2 years ago40:26

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In this episode, Bishop Todd introduces Mickey to two familiar faces within C4SO—Karen Miller and Jay Fowler. Both seasoned ministers and coaches, Karen and Jay explain the differences between coaching, spiritual direction and counseling, while encouraging C4SO leaders, no matter where they are on the journey, to find a form of consistent soul care to [...]…

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Brian Wallace on His First Days as Suffragan Bishop 29:00

2 years ago29:00

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Newly-elected Suffragan Bishop Brian Wallace joins Mickey and Bishop Todd on the podcast to discuss how things are going in his new role thus far. Brian shares candidly about his experience and encourages C4SO leaders from his deep-seated knowledge of spiritual formation. Note: Bishops Brian and Todd mention "Pray As You Go," a prayer resource [...]…

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Edgardo Colón-Emeric on Hispanic Theology 30:48

2 years ago30:48

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Co-hosts Mickey and Bishop Todd welcome author and theologian Edgardo Colón-Emeric of Duke University to the podcast, in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. Edgardo highlights several theological practices within Hispanic cultures—fiesta, family, hospitality and the "holiness of the ordinary"—that the global body of Christ can embrace in their everyday lives. Edgardo Colón-Emeric is dean [...]…

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Vania Gomez on Identity and Calling 35:03

2 years ago35:03

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As part of C4SO's celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month, co-hosts Bishop Todd and Mickey invite Vania Gomez to share her identity and calling—specifically how she stands in the middle of two cultures and seeks to "embrace the weirdness." Vania challenges us to celebrate cultural differences and create space for conversations on embracing the diversity [...]…

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Matt Dampier on Homelessness 41:15

2 years ago41:15

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In this episode, Bishop Todd is joined by the Rev. Matt Dampier, Associate Rector at Christ Church in Austin, Texas, to talk about the work Matt leads on the streets surrounding the church. Matt discusses what led him to this ministry of actively loving his neighbors, what keeps him going, and some common misperceptions surrounding [...]…

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Rachel Wilhelm on Scriptural Songwriting 44:23

2 years ago44:23

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On this episode, co-hosts Mickey Lowe and Bishop Todd invite singer-songwriter and worship leader Rachel Wilhelm into a conversation about artistic expression in the local church. Rachel offers deep insights on utilizing liturgy and scripture in worship songwriting and song selection. This one's for all the artists out there—musical or otherwise! Rachel Wilhelm is a [...]…

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AJ Sherrill on Writing 41:58

2 years ago41:58

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On today's episode, Bishop Todd and AJ Sherrill discuss the ins and outs of the writing process, providing a conversation rich with advice and encouragement to anyone who dreams of being a writer. You'll also hear highlights from AJ's ministry journey, as well as the true history behind the "Mount" of Mount Pleasant, SC, when [...]…

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Ryder Mills on Child & Youth Protection 32:44

2 years ago32:44

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After an end-of-summer hiatus, the C4SO Podcast is back! September is C4SO’s Child and Youth Protection Month, a time to help our churches safeguard children and youth from any form of misconduct. In this episode, host Mickey Lowe welcomes Ryder Mills of Christ Church Anglican in Overland Park, KS, to discuss best practices for nurturing [...]…

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Amy Rozko on Ordination 37:17

2 years ago37:17

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On the latest episode of the C4SO Podcast, Mickey and Bishop Todd chat with the Rev. Amy Rozko about the ins and outs of C4SO's ordination process, specifically why she loves coming alongside ordinands on this Path of Discernment to Holy Orders. Amy also reveals a lesser-known fact about herself from her days at Fuller [...]…

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Michael Funderburk & Matt Brown on Church Planting 46:50

2 years ago46:50