The Blue Room with MaryAnn McKibben Dana

MaryAnn McKibben Dana
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A place to breathe amid the clamor of everyday life. Hosted by author, pastor, and hopemonger MaryAnn McKibben Dana maryannmckibbendana.substack.com

  1. Off Script: A Conversation with Amy Julia Becker

    1d ago

    Off Script: A Conversation with Amy Julia Becker

    In celebration of the publication of Better Than Normal: Virtues for an Off-Script Life, and to explore the themes of the book, our Off-Script series continues! So grateful to Amy Julia Becker for this conversation, and for her ongoing work. Here’s a great overview of her work on belonging. And here’s the episode I mentioned of her podcast, Reimagining the Good Life, about how we can design a more human and humane world. Follow along with Amy Julia’s work on Substack here. Thanks for listening, and see you next time! And remember, reviews, ratings, and shares are always welcome. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maryannmckibbendana.substack.com/subscribe

    37 min
  2. Who Is This For?

    3d ago

    Who Is This For?

    A sermon preached on Sunday, June 7 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Herndon VA. The audio gets a little weird at the very end; sorry about that! Here’s the scripture text. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maryannmckibbendana.substack.com/subscribe

    13 min
  3. Off-Script: A Conversation with Dr. Zed Zha

    Jun 1

    Off-Script: A Conversation with Dr. Zed Zha

    In celebration of the publication of Better Than Normal: Virtues for an Off-Script Life, and to explore the themes of the book, our Off-Script series continues! I was so excited to chat with Zed Zha, MD (she/her), creator of the Ask the Patient community and author of Consented: A Doctor’s Call to End Medical Violence and Reclaim Patient Autonomy, which came out on the same day as my book. In addition to being birthday buddies, the two books have so much to say to one another about how we can build healthier, more inclusive systems. Here’s just one example of Zed’s compassionate writing. Thanks for tuning in! See you next time. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maryannmckibbendana.substack.com/subscribe

    46 min
  4. You Will Be My Witnesses

    May 18

    You Will Be My Witnesses

    A sermon preached on Sunday, May 17 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Herndon VA. Here is the text. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maryannmckibbendana.substack.com/subscribe

    21 min
  5. Off-Script: A Conversation with Joelle Henneman

    May 12

    Off-Script: A Conversation with Joelle Henneman

    In celebration of the publication of Better Than Normal: Virtues for an Off-Script Life, and to explore the themes of the book, our Off-Script series continues! Joelle Henneman, United Methodist pastor who writes at TransPreacher, was a fantastic conversation partner. Here’s a recent sermon and her website. Thank you Joelle! Thank you for your work of justice and authenticity. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maryannmckibbendana.substack.com/subscribe

    44 min
  6. Off-Script: A Conversation with Joseph Yoo

    Apr 29

    Off-Script: A Conversation with Joseph Yoo

    In celebration of the publication of Better Than Normal: Virtues for an Off-Script Life, and to explore the themes of the book, I’m excited to launch Off-Script, a series on Substack Live/podcast series. And our first guest was a rockstar! Joseph Yoo is a pastor and writer who went big on social media with his wonderful video about his son. I think it resonated with so many people because he exposed the oppressiveness of a world that demands people conform to cultural expectations of “normal.” Loved this conversation and I know you will too. Thanks again Joseph! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maryannmckibbendana.substack.com/subscribe

    44 min
  7. For the Generations

    Apr 20

    For the Generations

    A sermon preached on Sunday, April 19 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, Herndon VA. Here is the text. Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maryannmckibbendana.substack.com/subscribe

    21 min
  8. Catching Hope, Tossing Back “Normal”

    Apr 9

    Catching Hope, Tossing Back “Normal”

    Pete Nunnally, pastor of Water and Wilderness Church and mega social media star (at least as far as religious types go) was gracious to invite me to chat on Instagram Live about writing, the spiritual life, our respective books, and how the world can be made new. Just some tiny topics… Here’s the video/audio for your enjoyment! Pete is a great hang. Pete is the author of the upcoming Catching Hope: The Hidden Spiritual Wisdom of Fishing. I’ve started the book and let me tell you, this is a book for anyone who’s looking to COME ALIVE, whether you ever pick up a fishing rod! As always, you can order my book, Better Than Normal: Virtues for an Off-Script Life anywhere books are sold, and at the publisher for a 40% discount with the code NORMAL40. Pete will be with Ed and me on Pop Culture Pastors Hour later this month to talk about our favorite works of pop culture that deal with creation and the natural world. Steady on. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit maryannmckibbendana.substack.com/subscribe

    57 min
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