Emissaries of Renewal

Denise Dollinger
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Join Christina (CC) and Denise (DeDe) on Emissaries of Renewal, a podcast that explores ethical evangelism through radical hospitality and education. Embrace God’s transformative love through Jesus Christ with us as we share inspiring stories, meaningful conversations, and valuable insights.

  1. Season 2, Episode 7: Planting Seeds of Call: A Conversation with The Rev. Deacon Felicity Thompson

    May 20

    Season 2, Episode 7: Planting Seeds of Call: A Conversation with The Rev. Deacon Felicity Thompson

    In Season 2, Episode 7 of Emissaries of Renewal, CC sits down with The Rev. Deacon Felicity Thompson, a fellow soon-to-be graduate of Bexley Seabury and 2025 Episcopal Evangelism Society grantee. Their conversation traces Felicity’s call to ordination, the role of gardening and tending the earth in her spiritual life, and how small, embodied practices can become quiet acts of renewal and everyday evangelism.  Listeners can look forward to what’s ahead: Felicity’s EES-funded project, Table Manners, an emerging ministry of hospitality and formation to watch for in the coming year. Together, CC and Felicity explore what it means to plant seeds—literal and vocational—and trust God with the growth. Ready to become an Emissary of Renewal? Subscribe and listen now! Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Episcopal Evangelism Society  Facebook  Instagram   Threads  Episcopal Church

    22 min

  2. Apr 21

    Season 2 Episode 6: “Death, Duty, and Hope”

    In this episode, Jessie and DeDe lean into that old cliché—“nothing is certain except death and taxes”—and ask what hopeful, everyday evangelism looks like in a polarized, anxious world. They explore courageous citizenship and cross-partisan dialogue through Braver Angels’ work to depolarize politics, then contrast the rich young ruler and Zacchaeus as portraits of money, repentance, and repair. Drawing on Mockingbird’s “Every Day is Holy Saturday,” they reflect on living honestly between Good Friday and Easter, using Psalm 23, Hebrews, and 1 Peter as guides for a gentle, resilient witness. Ready to become an Emissary of Renewal? Subscribe and listen now! Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Episcopal Evangelism Society  Facebook  Instagram   Threads  Episcopal Church

    1h 6m

  3. Mar 16

    Season 2 Episode 5: “Living in Hope in the Holy Land”

    In this episode, Jessie interviews DeDe about her seminary travel course, Living in Hope, and a formative trip to the Holy Land. Together they walk through Bethlehem, Hebron, Jerusalem, and Nazareth, listening to Palestinian stories of resilience, trauma, and daily life under occupation.DeDe reflects on chronic illness, “pasty privilege” at checkpoints, chosen family, and how hope is practiced, not felt, in communities like Tent of Nations and trauma healing centers. The conversation closes with Romans 5:3–5 and an invitation to small, concrete acts of solidaritywhen the conflict feels overwhelming. Ready to become an Emissary of Renewal? Subscribe and listen now! Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Episcopal Evangelism Society  Facebook  Instagram   Threads  Episcopal Church

    1h 7m

  4. Feb 23

    Season 2, Episode 4-Holy Time, Tight Budgets: The Economics of Church Life

    In Season 2, Episode 4 DeDe and Jessie discuss the strange rhythm of the church year, “ordinary time,” and what happens when churches treat summer like a full shutdown. We riff on Faith for Normal People’s conversation with Diana Butler Bass about why the Christian calendar stillmatters (with Diana Butler-Bass, Pete Enns, and Jared Byas) and about her book Freeing Jesus and how it reshapes everyday faith. We then get real about “The Great Episcopal Summer Shutdown” from The Living Church. Ready to become an Emissary of Renewal? Subscribe and listen now! Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Episcopal Evangelism Society  Facebook  Instagram   Threads  Episcopal Church

    1h 25m

  5. Jan 26

    Season 2 Episode 3: Meeting the Wizard Behind the Curtain

    In this episode, CC pulls back the curtain to introduce the “Oz” behind Emissaries of Renewal—our producer, Dennis. Dennis shares his winding pathway into evangelism and how everydayfaithfulness led him to recognize a call to pastoral ministry in the Christian Church (Disciples ofChrist). He also reflects on launching the Church & Main podcast, exploring where faith meetspublic life and community transformation. Listen in for a candid, hopeful conversation aboutdiscernment, vocation, and what it means to serve the church in a changing world. Ready to become an Emissary of Renewal? Subscribe and listen now!https://churchandmain.org/https://fccsaintpaul.org Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Episcopal Evangelism Society  Facebook  Instagram   Threads  Episcopal Church

    49 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    Season 2 Episode 2-Have You Met Jessie?

    Season 2, Episode 2 introduces our new cohost, Jessie, and her heart for Christ, ethical evangelism, and renewal. CC and DeDe talk with Jessie about her journey through Evangelical, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal traditions, and how that shapes her call to ministry. Together,they explore evangelism as mutual, healing, and deeply respectful of spiritual autonomy, especially in pluralistic and chaplaincy settings. Jessie reflects on reconciliation, habits that sustain authentic ministry, and what it means to evangelize faithfully rather than just effectively.The episode closes with James 1:27 and a call to live through and with Christ as a concrete mission for the most vulnerable. Ready to become an Emissary of Renewal? Subscribe and Listen now! Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Episcopal Evangelism Society  Facebook  Instagram   Threads  Episcopal Church

    1h 6m

  7. 11/12/2025

    Season 2 Episode 1 – New Voices, New Vision

    Season Two begins with renewed purpose and familiar friends. DeDe and CC return to Emissaries of Renewal with stories, laughter, and honest reflection about their final year at Bexley Seabury Seminary. Hear what they’ve learned about faith, vocation, and renewal duringtheir time away. This season brings fresh voices, thoughtful interviews, and a deeper look at ethical evangelism and renewal ministry rooted in Episcopal life. Stay tuned for the next episode introducing new co-host Jessie and a new chapter in the mission of sharing God’s transformative love. This episode closes with a reflection on Isaiah 43:18-19, reminding us that God is always doing a new thing. Join us as we look forward with trust, ready to see how renewal takes shape in our lives and communities. Ready to become an Emissary of Renewal? Subscribe and Listen now! Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Episcopal Evangelism Society  Facebook    Instagram    Threads    Episcopal Church

    33 min

  8. 10/15/2025

    Season 1 Recap —We did it!

    Episode 12 wraps up Season 1 with a mix of laughter, gratitude, and a few deep breaths. DeDe and CC pull back the curtain to remember the moments that stretched them, the stories that stayed in their bones, and the listeners who joined the journey. The air feels thick with hope and a little caffeine. Don’t worry, this isn’t goodbye. Season 2 is already brewing with new ideas, fresh voices, and a few surprises waiting just around the corner. Season 2 is on its way! Got your mug and your questions ready? More stories, fresh voices, and a few curveballs are just around the corner. Ready to become an Emissary of Renewal? Subscribe and Listen now! Apple Podcasts  Spotify  Episcopal Evangelism Society  Facebook    Instagram    Threads    Episcopal Church

    30 min
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Join Christina (CC) and Denise (DeDe) on Emissaries of Renewal, a podcast that explores ethical evangelism through radical hospitality and education. Embrace God’s transformative love through Jesus Christ with us as we share inspiring stories, meaningful conversations, and valuable insights.

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  • Creator
    Denise Dollinger
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
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    Emissaries of Renewal