I’m an Episcopal (Anglican) priest in recovery from alcoholism since 1972. I've spent my career in addiction treatment focused on 12-Step spirituality and exploring the pioneer history of AA. In discovering the lost 11th Step practice of Two Way Prayer, my program underwent a life-changing transformation. As Bill Wilson said, “ something was lost from AA when we stopped emphasizing the morning meditation." My mission now is helping people in 12-Step Fellowships explore a deeper understanding ...
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Episcopal History Podcasts
Doth Protest is a podcast on church history and how the theology of the 16th-century Reformers can inform us today. It is hosted by Anglican priests the Rev. Andrew Christiansen and the Rev. James Rickenbaker along with occasional co-host Stephen Burnett, a Roman Catholic layman. It also features interviews with theologians and scholars of church history. Show music is done by Aaron Shows. We can be listened to on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more. Follow us on X @DothProtestPod, FB & Instagr ...
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A short podcast exploring the people, places, and events that shaped Muskegon, Michigan and beyond.
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The Living Church Podcast explores ecumenical topics in theology, the arts, ethics, pastoral care, and spiritual growth — all to equip and encourage leaders in the Episcopal Church, Anglican Communion, and beyond. A ministry of the Living Church Institute.
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The story of Orthodoxy in the Americas
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Podcast by Father Bertie
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A history of Christian ideas.
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Marcus Grodi is a former Presbyterian pastor, and Msgr Jeffrey Steenson once served as a bishop in the Episcopal Church. In each Deep in History program, they dig into the writings of the Early Church Fathers to see what they had to say about Scripture, liturgy, theology and ecclesiology.
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Podcast by Knights Students
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This podcast interviews alumnae of St. Paul's School for Girls and explores the history and impact of SPSG. Special thanks to our guests: Kathy Armstrong Gaudet ‘69 Nell Tapscott Goetze ‘89 Ebony Harley ‘05 Emily McKhann ‘79 Laura Ciekot Newell ‘99 Edee Waller Jan Colt Wang ‘69 Karen Berger Yeagle ’63 St. Paul’s School for Girls educates hearts and minds in an inclusive community that is grounded in the Episcopal values of respect, integrity, and spiritual growth. We empower voice, nurture i ...
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The impact of environmental racism, economic disenfranchisement and the resilience and resurrection of a community. A historical view of Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church and its surrounding community from the 1860s to present day. How the church responded to God's call to become good stewards of His creations. Understanding the value of wetlands and how that ecosystem affects the immediate community and beyond
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The Episcopal Podcast is an initiative of intellectual formation by Bishop Richard Umbers, auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Sydney. In the context of a fortnightly informal discussion with co-hosts and guests, the podcast aims to bring awareness to the riches that make up the Christian intellectual tradition, which includes philosophy, theology, history, the sciences, languages and the arts. Conversations will last between 30 and 45 minutes and be organised around discussions on specif ...
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Spirits on the Plains is a bi-weekly podcast about the ghosts, spirits and demons from the the most haunted region west of the Mississippi. As the Gateway to the West, our haunted history has left behind endless stories from the bloody Border War to a den of mob activity, and possibly the eye witnesses to tell them. And I believe the tales of the paranormal walk hand in hand with the stories of our history.
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Season Two starts February 15, 2024! Who is the craziest saint? The most dysfunctional family in the bible? The worst apostle? Join host Jason Franklin as he referees two presenters sharing their stories and opinions. Once all is said and done, you decide who shared the most compelling story. The MatchUp is an official podcast of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem, NC.
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Women face a number of unique challenges at the start of their recovery, but still other problems (as well as blessings) lay ahead. Father Bill’s guest is Diane Cameron, author of Out of the Woods: A Woman’s Guide to Long-Term Recovery. Diane addresses issues that include sex, family, work-life balance, the empty nest, caregiving, aging … and many …
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Matthias Flacius Illyricus (with Wade Johnston)
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1:13:38Continuing on thw topic of the generation of Lutherans after Luther's death from our preceding episode, Dr. Wade Johnston comes on the show to discuss his recent book Life Under the Cross: A Biography of the Reformer Matthias Flacius Illyricus. The story of Flacius alone gives us a big picture on 2nd-generation Lutheranism as he was a significant f…
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Daughters of the King, a Personal History with Grace Sears
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41:25There's a powerful group of women who you may not know are in your church. They handle your prayer requests. They support your priest. They may help with Sunday school, coffee hour, or missions. And they are an inspiring example of the understated power of simple service. These women are the Daughters of the King. The Order of the Daughters of the …
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My Dear Friend Bill: German POWs and the Muskegon Connection
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17:08Did you know that during WWII German prisoners worked on Muskegon farms? On this episode we will look at the reasons why they were here, and the lifelong connections that formed between the prisoners and farmers.
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Women face some very unique challenges at the start of their recovery, but still other problems (as well as blessings) lay ahead. Father Bill’s guest is Diane Cameron, author of Out of the Woods: A Woman’s Guide to Long-Term Recovery. Diane addresses issues that include sex, family, work-life balance, the empty nest, caregiving, aging … and many mo…
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Women face unique challenges at the start of their recovery, but still other problems (as well as blessings) lay ahead. Father Bill’s guest is Diane Cameron, author of Out of the Woods: A Woman’s Guide to Long-Term Recovery. Diane addresses issues that include sex, family, work-life balance, the empty nest, caregiving, aging … and many more. In add…
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What began as Deer Park, a petting zoo with deer being a main attraction, would eventually add various rides and become the top attraction in West Michigan. Today we trace the history of Michigan's Adventure from its early days to today.
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Women in Long Term Recovery: What You Need to Know
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51:06Women face unique challenges at the start of their recovery, but still other problems as well as blessings lay ahead. Father Bill’s guest is Diane Cameron, author of Out of the Woods: A Woman’s Guide to Long-Term Recovery. Diane addressesissues that include sex, family, work-life balance, the empty nest, caregiving, aging … and many more. In additi…
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Tom Powers, Jr. grew up in the shadow of Bill Wilson but that didn’t keep him from descending into the pit of his ownalcoholism. To climb out of his illness he needed to find a ladder and climb it as if his life depended on it because it did. In this series, Father Bill interviews Matt D. archivist for All Addicts Anonymous, the 12-Step Fellowship …
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"Philippists", "Flacians", "Stoics", "Synergists". These are all names given, whether pejoratively or appropriately, to factions and groups that arose within the movement Luther started after his death. James and Andrew dive into this period of the second half of the 16th century to explore who some of these people were and what some of the debates…
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The Work of Christian Unity with Anthony Ball
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35:02What do pilgrimage, tiny bridges, and time machines have to do with Christian unity? Today we'll be looking at the ministry of the Anglican Centre in Rome, a hub of ecumenical meeting, dialogue, and fellowship in the Eternal City. The Anglican Centre was founded in 1966, during the watershed of ecumenical engagement that followed the Second Vatican…
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With the many rivers, streams, and creeks in Muskegon County, celery farming was a natural crop to try and grow. Much like other produce tried in our soils, celery farming would become a successful crop and Muskegon would lead the state of Michigan in celery production in the 1950s. In this episode we will trace the history of celery farming and le…
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Tom Powers, Jr. grew up in the shadow of Bill Wilson but that didn’t keep him from descending into the pit of his ownalcoholism. To climb out of his illness he needed to find a ladder and climb it as if his life depended on it because it did. In this series, Father Bill interviews Matt D. archivist for All Addicts Anonymous, the 12-Step Fellowship …
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Tom Powers, Jr. grew up in the shadow of Bill Wilson but that didn’t keep him from descending into the pit of his own alcoholism. To climb out of his illness he needed to find a ladder and climb it as if his life depended on it because it did. In this series, Father Bill interviews Matt D. archivist for All Addicts Anonymous, the 12-Step Fellowship…
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Reviewing Lowell Green's book How Melanchthon Helped Luther Discover the Gospel
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1:11:30"Faith", "Righteousness", "Sin". These are terms that meant something different to the young Luther than the later Luther. What changed? According to a study done by Lutheran theologian the Rev. Dr. Lowell Green, it was Luther's young colleaugue and friend Philip Melanchthon who had a lot to do with it. In this episode, James and Andrew review this…
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No Small Endeavor: The Hillbilly Thomists
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47:03What do bluegrass, bourbon, and Bible have in common? How about a group of Hillbilly Thomists? Today, we share an episode from the Signal Award-winning podcast, No Small Endeavor. Produced by PRX and Great Feeling Studios, No Small Endeavor explores what it means to live a good life. In this episode, you’ll hear from the Hillbilly Thomists, the Bil…
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Home Front Heroes: La Colonia at Ryerson Heights
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5:26La Colonia was a community of Latinos that formed together during World War II at the Ryerson Heights project. Here these Latinos from all over the south and Mexico would bond together and create a cultural hub for themselves. Listen in as we share what life was like in La Colonia.
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Tom Powers, Jr. grew up in the shadow of Bill Wilson but that didn’t keep him from descending into the pit of his own alcoholism. To climb out of his illness he needed to find a ladder and climb it as if his life depended on it because it did. In this series, Father Bill interviews Matt D. archivist for All Addicts Anonymous, the 12-Step Fellowship…
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A 12 Step Recovery Ladder: Finding the Right Ladder
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44:57Tom Powers, Jr. grew up in the shadow of Bill Wilson but that didn’t keep him from descending into the pit of his own alcoholism. To climb out of his illness he needed to find a ladder and climb it as if his life depended on it because it did. In this series, Father Bill interviews Matt D. archivist for All Addicts Anonymous, the 12-Step Fellowship…
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Trans Questions, Pastoral Care with Abigail Favale and Pieter Valk
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43:34What can Christians on the right and left continue to learn about the experience and discipleship of trans people and those with gender incongruence?Today we'll be looking into some of the tough questions of transgender anthropology and pastoral care. But instead of debating directly over the questions (Should we use preferred pronouns? What is jus…
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A Sweet Treat: A History of McDonald's Candies
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4:01If you have a sweet tooth McDonald's Candies has you covered. McDonald's Candies started in Charles McDonald's basement and from there grew into the areas most well known chocolate and sweets destination.
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After doing Two Way Prayer for many years, a friend encouraged me to try integrating it with Inner Child Work. This certainly wasn’t anything the Pioneers in AA had even done. And yet, Carl Jung who played such an important role in the beginnings of AA would no doubt have encouraged it. In this single episode, Fr. Bill shares some basics on what th…
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Wendell Berry and Working in Place with Mary Berry
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46:20Today is a conversation between a pastor and a farmer. What might working the land, protecting local economies, and nurturing Christian communities have in common? We'll be speaking with Mary Berry, executive director of the Berry Center, and daughter of poet, farmer, and essayist Wendell Berry. My fellow interviewer today is the Rev. Clint Wilson,…
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One of the oldest churches still in operation in Muskegon, St Paul's has a long history and connection to some of the most important people in our past. Following along as we learn about the history of this congregation and church.
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This series focuses on Harold Begbie’s book Life Changers. First published in 1922 it describes key elements in Frank Buchman’s program of radical change from which AA drew so many of its principles and practices. Studying the source material for the 12-Steps can give us insights into the transformational process the Group was trying to achieve bot…
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Reflections on Pope Francis with Martin Browne
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38:46With the death of Pope Francis, today's bonus episode is a reflection on his ministry, particularly as it relates to Christian unity. Fr. Matthew Olver and Amber Noel chat with Fr. Martin Browne, who serves at the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Christian unity. Martin shares his first impressions of the pope and what it was like working for him.…
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This series focuses on Harold Begbie’s book Life Changers. Published in 1922 it describes key elements in Frank Buchman’s program of radical change from which AA drew so many of its principles and practices. Studying the source material for the 12-Steps can give us insights into the transformational process the Group was trying to achieve both in i…
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Christian Witness in Polycrisis with Jesse Zink
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48:14How can Christian leaders face the "overwhelm" of our times, in politics and national life, in personal life and relationships, and in ministry? We live in an age of what our guest today calls "polycrisis." Issues interconnect, pile on, and come hard and fast, faster than we can fix or, often, respond to in a thoughtful or Christian way. How do we …
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This series is focused on Harold Begbie’s book Life Changers. Published in 1922 it describes key elements in Frank Buchman’s program of radical change from which AA drew so much. Studying the source material for the 12-Steps can give us insights into the transformation process the Group was trying to achieve both in individuals and in nations. Thes…
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Continued Thoughts on Bonhoeffer (the Person)
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1:02:02Andrew shares his deep appreciation for Dietrich Bonhoeffer that he has gained since seeing the 2024 movie, reading primary and secondary resources on Bonhoeffer, and teaching a Bonhoeffer class at his parish. Shownotes Literature that Andrew recommended in the show: Charles B. Marsh's Strange Glory: A Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Ferdinand Schlinge…
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In 1880s Muskegon if you were looking for some night life, the best place to go was Sawdust Flats. This part of town on the outskirts near the Muskegon River was the place were nearly anything went and you could find what you desired, however it also had a softer side in the day. Listen in to learn about this interesting area and its history.…
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This series is focused on Harold Begbie’s book Life Changers. First published in 1922 it describes some of the key elements in Frank Buchman’s program of radical change from which AA had its birth. Studying the source material for the 12-Steps can give us insights into the transformation process the Group was trying to achieve both in individuals a…
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Old Church, New Callings with Magnus Persson
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54:26How did a Swedish Pentecostal find himself called to the beauties, benefits, and dangers of an institutional church? Today we join the Rev. Magnus Persson of the Church of Sweden, which is a Full Communion Partner with the Episcopal Church. We discuss the "Three streams" of Swedish Lutheranism and it's intersections with Anglicanism, how God led Ma…
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Vindicating Cranmer: The 2025 Anglican Way Conference
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1:02:10James and Andrew share about their experience at the Anglican Way conference in February, 2025. Shownotes: -The videos of all the speaker presentations of the conference can be watched here. (https://anglicanway.org/2025-conference/) -the name of the eccentric apocalypticist of the 1480's that Andrew and James couldn't think of was Johann Hilten of…
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