Christ Church CONVERSATIONS

Mar 13 2025 34 ep. 10 mins
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We are excited to present Christ Church Conversations to you, a new podcast series from Christ Episcopal Church in Columbia, Maryland. This series will take shape in many forms - audio, video, interviews, scripture-based thoughts, and so much more - but as it's still in its earliest stages, as we grow we hope you'll grow with us. 

You can learn more about our worship, fellowship, and outreach ministries on our website - www.christchurchcolumbia.org

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Series 2, Episode 1 : WEARY THROAT

Mar 13 2025 10 mins  
"There’s no doubt that our weary throats need something soothing. It needs some good news, it needs some hopeful news. More than that, we need God’s help." Father Manny reminds us that during moments of struggle, pain, and suffering, it's vital that we have an audience open and receptive to transformation. We are excited to share this first episode of the second series of Chris

Episode 32 : Transcending Circumstances

Dec 12 2024 10 mins  
"It is indeed true that not all circumstances are of our own making. There are times when we become victims - either of the circumstances that we have created for ourselves or others have created for us. The real issue is this: whether it is created by someone, or you created it yourself, you owe it to yourself to transcend them - especially when they become debilitating." Father M

Episode 31 : The Key Word

Dec 05 2024 9 mins  
"When we are filled with gratitude, we give with joy in response to the gratitude we feel in our hearts and lives. And we give, not out of any sense of obligation, but as an act of duty. A duty we owe to ourselves, to others, and the God who gives us the cup of life - after all, this same God loves a cheerful giver. And a cheerful giver is always a grateful giver." Father Manny rec

Episode 30 : Violence

Nov 14 2024 7 mins  
"Ideas are what turn our world around from its dark places to places of vitality and growth. Ideas turn our beleaguered selves into engines of optimism. Ideas always question our disposition to violence, and ideas lift people and inspire them to offer their very best selves, shape the destiny of our world, and renew the human promise." This week, Father Manny expands on the perspec

Episode 29: Four Incredible Years

Nov 07 2024 7 mins  
"I am thankful for each day that she spent with us, each time that she shared her faith story with us, and each day that she advocated for justice for those left on the margins of our society. Each moment of a hug, a handshake, a moment of listening to her share her wisdom at staff meetings, and her devotion to the gospel of Jesus Christ." This week, Father Manny reflects on the ye

Episode 28 : If You Give a Moose a Muffin

Oct 03 2024 3 mins  
"All of this was set in motion by a deceptively simple question asked by one Christ Church parishioner in what turned out to be at the right time, in the right place." All of what? What is that quote referring to? To find out the answer, listen to this week's podcast - a beautiful and true story that parishioner Ann Barnes shares with us. It stems from a recent meeting of Christ Ch

Episode 27 : Our Call to Help the Stranger

Sep 05 2024 4 mins  
"When Christ tells us to love our neighbor, when he tells the parable of the Good Samaritan helping the stranger, he does not say that it will be easy, or quick, or painless, or without problems. What He tells us is that this is what we are supposed to do and that in doing so, we are loving Him. Here at Christ Church, we really try to live into these commandments in all sorts of wa

Episode 26 : Medaase, part five

Aug 29 2024 14 mins  
"The question has always been, would the church, especially Christ Church, have the wherewithal to continue its ministry into the future? I am convinced that we can, but we will have to take certain steps today to prevent a challenging future for those who will be worshipping in the same space 300 years from today." Father Manny's recap of his first 25 years in ministry concludes t

Episode 25 : Medaase, part four

Aug 22 2024 14 mins  
"This September will mark seven years for me here, and I think it has been a wonderful ministry. I am so grateful to God for the gift and blessing of being at Christ Church. Providence has a way of bringing things together. M3daas3." Father Manny's recap of his first 25 years in ministry continues this week, as he reflects on his time at St. Paul's in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood

Episode 24 : Many Voices, One Family

Aug 15 2024 6 mins  
"Our singing voices are a beautiful, human way to express emotions, so let us all join together as one congregation, one family, and lift our voices in hymns of praise to God." Our Music Director, Larissa Sanders, explains why we - a multicultural parish representing many different cultures, histories, and voices - incorporate some songs and hymns into our worship that lots of othe