The Average Episcopalian

Apr 07 2025 30 ep. 63 mins 23
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Sisters Kate Greer and Annie Hodges attempt to tackle the mystery of God and the life of Jesus Christ with reason, humor, and deep curiosity through the lens of the church they love.

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Ep. 30 - Finding Our Whole Selves in the Psalms (feat. Wendell Kimbrough)

Apr 07 2025 78 mins  
Wendell Kimbrough, singer, songwriter, worship leader and friend, is here to teach us what the Psalms are really about. Christians have wrestled with this collection of poems and prayers throughout the ages. How can we find meaning in them today? Wendell went from arguing about Calvinism as a teen to leading Anglican worship services, where he learned to embrace the emotional side

Ep. 29 - This Yoke Is Not Easy And This Burden Is Not Light

Mar 03 2025 92 mins  
Suffering is an inevitable element of the human condition, and often the existence of suffering drives humanity away from God. But today we’re here to talk about what role God plays in our earthly pain. We cover a lot of ground… what it actually means to “let go and let God”, whether or not bed rotting will cure your mental health, what we have learned from grief, the baffl

Ep. 28 - The Daily Office For Dummies Like Us

Feb 02 2025 72 mins  
Let’s be honest: practicing the Daily Office is not a habit that the Average Episcopalian upholds. But staying rooted in our faith with daily rituals is crucial to our spiritual growth. So crack open your BCP, everyone! It’s time to get real about the Daily Office. In this episode, we reflect on the difference between discipline and obedience, walk through our own daily routine

Ep. 27 - What Are You Bringing to the Church Potluck? A Discussion on the Body of Christ (feat. Rev. Joe Dewey)

Jan 06 2025 67 mins  
We hear the phrase “The Body of Christ” often throughout our Episcopalian liturgies. But have you ever paused to consider what it means for us to be a part of Christ’s body? Our friend, the lax bro-turned-BCP-loving Vicar, Rev. Joe Dewey, helps us peel back the curtain on this threefold concept, examining the physical body of Christ, sacramental body of Christ, and ecclesial

Ep. 26 - Mandatory Episcopalian Viewing: "The Prince of Egypt"

Nov 18 2024 70 mins  
Grab your popcorn! "The Prince of Egypt" is an epic animated adaptation of Moses's story, and we're about to dissect it scene by scene. This film has stood the test of time, from casting to cinematography to music, all of which we discuss in depth. We wrap up the episode by reflecting on the theological implications of the Exodus story: our fear of becoming who God wants us to be,

Ep. 25 - Ask an Episcopalian: Listener Q&A, Part 2

Sep 27 2024 57 mins  
It's time for another Listener Q&A! Your questions had quite the range. We discussed the process of adult confirmation, pondered whether or not the BCP is Benedictine, indulged in visions of grandeur about the future of this podcast, reflected on the beauty of the diversity of worship within the Episcopal church, and even reminisced over the fiction books that shaped our childhoods

Ep. 24 - Stop Worrying And Start Worshiping: Our Quest to Understand the Trinity (feat. Rev. Matt Rossi)

Sep 09 2024 78 mins  
Does the concept of the Holy Trinity ever keep you up at night? Just us? To tackle the Trinity, we brought in our friend the Rev. Matt Rossi, Assistant Rector for Adult Formation at Church of the Incarnation in Dallas, Texas. And we were wise to do so. In this episode, Matt fights through our poor attempts to use analogy and geometry to make sense of the Triune God and reminds us W

Ep. 23 - BCP Prayers for This Economy

Aug 19 2024 55 mins  
When we don’t quite have the words, we Episcopalians turn to the Book of Common Prayer. In this episode, we review 4 of our favorite BCP prayers and discuss how they have carried us through our lives. These prayers teach us the true meaning of optimism, urge us to pursue childlike joy, calm us as we fall asleep, and remind us of God’s changelessness. What are your favorite BCP

Ep. 22 - Make a Joyful Noise (or Just Any Noise) (feat. Mario Buchanan)

Jul 01 2024 70 mins  
What makes Episcopalian worship music unique? What’s up with all the chanting? What role does music play in the liturgy-- and in our faith? Mario Buchanan, Director of Music at Christ Church Episcopal in Hudson, Ohio, is here to talk all things Episcopalian music. We discuss the importance of singing in unison, the benefits of children’s choir, what it’s like to grow a music

Ep. 21 - The One Where They Interview Each Other

Apr 17 2024 80 mins  
Our longest episode yet! And of course we’re talking about ourselves… so much for that episode on humility. Today we’re interviewing each other, and we’re not holding back! Topics include: Kate’s experience in a Christian cult, being an Episcopalian in your twenties, how losing our mother impacted our faith journeys, where we encounter God in our daily lives, what setlist