Grassroots Ecumenists Focolare Media

Today Nathan is joined by Callan Slipper, he is a theologian and writer. He is Ecumenical Facilitator for Hertfordshire in the south of England and is a member of several national and international ecumenical bodies. Callan discussed his ministry, writings and the importance of spiritual attunement in the work of Christian unity. He also shares on his own spiritual journey and the role ecumenism and the Focolare have played in this along with his experiences serving as the National Ecumenical Officer for the Church of England.

Today Nathan is joined by Bishop David Talley, from the Diocese of Memphis, he shares with us his experience working for Christian Unity, the ups and downs he has encountered, and how his experience with the Focolare Ideal has helped him live for Ecumenism.

Today’s guests are Thomas and Amy Cogdell an incredible couple that lives Christian Unity, he is evangelical and Amy is catholic, they founded Christ the Reconciler, an intentional community that tries to live and desire Christian Unity as much as Jesus does.

In this episode Nathan speaks with two guests, each with a unique mission to young adults and the wider world of Christian unity. Michael Havercamp is a Catholic who works as Young Life's National Liaison to the Catholic Church. He trains Young Life staff and volunteers to minister to Catholic teens in ways that respect and renew their Catholic faith in Jesus. Scott Brill is a Protestant who is a Regional Ministry Coordinator for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship with a special focus on Catholic colleges and universities. Scott is also the Executive Director of The Initiative, an ecumenical community with members across the United States.

Today’s guest is Peter Casarella, Dr. Casarella’s primary field of study is systematic theology followed by world religions and world church. He is currently serving a second five-year term on the International Roman Catholic-Baptist World Alliance Ecumenical Dialogue and served also on the Roman Catholic-World Communion of Reformed Churches Dialogue.

Today’s guest is John Armstrong, Founder of The Initiative. John’s work for unity in the Chicago area and beyond has been rooted in friendships and articulated in videos as well as numerous books, including Costly Love (New City Press).