31 episodes
From The Narthex St Thomas Weston
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- Religion & Spirituality
Welcome to "From The Narthex." Have you ever questioned your faith or have pressing questions about the church? Well, we're here to answer those for you! This is a space to think through your faith, your forgotten faith, or faith you’d like to try out again. And learn a few things you might wonder about the Anglican Church.
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Episode 31: Whiteness in the Anglican Church of Canada: A Conversation with Susan Smandych
After a long break, we're back to share some episodes that deserve a listen or two! Susan Smandych joined us, and we talked about the differences between the Anglican Church of Canada and the churches overseas, the expansion of the Anglican Church in the suburbs, and what she's working on.
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Episode 30: A Conversation about Faith, Work & the Indigenous Community with Tobi Jolly
This week on the podcast, we were joined by Tobi Jolly. We spoke about what faith means to her, her career to meaningful work, and what we want the church to recognize and respect for the Indigenous community. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!
Links mentioned in the episode:
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak (https://mkonation.com/)
Ka Ni Kanichihk (https://www.kanikanichihk.ca/) -
Episode 29: The Challenges and Understandings Between the Church and Indigenous Peoples with Murray Still
In honour of National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous Peoples Day, we sit down with Rev. Canon Dr. Murray Still and talk about the pain and trauma of what residential schools were and the impact they left Indigenous peoples. He also talks about moving forward with the Anglican Church, the Sacred Circle, and the celebration to come afterwards. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!
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Episode 28: Starting the Journey of Ordination with Thomas Ruston
Can you imagine faith without God? We sat down with Thomas Ruston, who paints a picture of how faith is everything; it is your life. Join us for a great conversation about faith and a look into his journey of ordination. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!
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Episode 27: What Ordination Looks Like with Ben Crosby
As we continue with our conversation with those close to ordination (or are recently ordained), we sit down with Ben Crosby, who talks about his postulant timeframe and what faith means to him. We learn about the practice of organizing relates to church work. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!
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Episode 26: On the Road to Ordination with Kirsty Borthwick
This week on the podcast, we sit down with Kirsty Borthwick, who is on her way to being ordained. While we’re in Canada, Kirsty is living on the other side of the world in Cambridge; we ask what charismatic Anglicanism is and how it is different from worship in Canada. Listen this week for an amazing discussion with Kirsty and Ryan. Join us every Wednesday. Follow us @fromthenarthex on Instagram and Twitter for updates. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!