God Talk with Medene and James

James Reding & Medene Presley
  • 4.8 (5)
  • Christianity

Unfiltered faith & justice conversations. Medene is a black Catholic from California with Pentecostal roots (COGIC). James is a gay Catholic from rural Kentucky. At a time when millions of us are disaffected and disaffiliating from the religion we grew up with, God Talk creates honest dialogue about faith and life. We share our on-going process of deconstructing and reconstructing theological beliefs & spiritual practices. We commit to social justice, we practice prayer & ritual from multiple traditions, and we welcome disagreement. Welcome to God Talk with Medene and James!

  1. Genesis 1 and Our Relationship with Creation (Part 2)

    Jun 9

    Genesis 1 and Our Relationship with Creation (Part 2)

    In this episode we talk a little about Astro-theology; ideas surrounding fertility religions; dominion vs dependence, and our responsibility to the Earth as good stewards. This is an episode to think deeply about as it relates to our human relationship to all of creation. Be ready to learn; be ready to introspect; be ready to do God Talk with Medene and James! As always, read Laudato Si 🌱

    51 min
  2. The Origins and Meaning of Genesis 1 (Part 1)

    Jun 2

    The Origins and Meaning of Genesis 1 (Part 1)

    This episode calls us to explore the world of comparative mythology; the Document Hypothesis Theory, and ancient cosmology; all found in Genesis 1. Many are shocked to know that there are competing creation stories; we analyze the first in this episode. We attempt to discuss the ingredients that made/make meaning for various people-groups the world over and for all time. We are not interested in simple tradition or devotional understandings of Genesis, but instead, scholarship and historical criticism. This in fact adds to our rumination on the text, taking us beyond our religious comfort zones and into reality of what is and what could be. Stop what you are doing and join us in this thought project; study the first creation story in Genesis chapter one. And be ready to for part 2 as well because we just couldn’t get enough! This is God Talk with Medene and James!

    30 min
  3. How do you respond when Jesus asks, “do you love me?” John 21

    May 19

    How do you respond when Jesus asks, “do you love me?” John 21

    This episode explores an intimate moment between Jesus and his disciple, Simon Peter (John 21), in regards to their love for one another, and how Jesus meets us where we are, no matter where we are seated on the love train. This exploration begs the questions: do we love the Lord, as we should, and how should we better love our neighbors, as well as ourselves? Brilliant religious educator and narrative theologian, Mr. Jared Anderson-Minor, takes us deeper into what he feels is one of the most beautiful moments in the entire Bible. Let’s grab our Bibles; open our hearts and minds, and be ready to receive a Word from the Lord about love. Let Love love through you! This is God Talk with Medene and James!

    1h 5m
  4. Surviving Cancer, Leaning into Imperfection, and Matthew 25 with Mark Knell

    May 12

    Surviving Cancer, Leaning into Imperfection, and Matthew 25 with Mark Knell

    Through all of our choices in life, we go deeper into our humanity. Through all of our experiences, we journey further into the purpose of our lives. Mr. Mark Knell, co-founder of the 'Table Read Podcast’ and long time television producer, helps us to become more conscious of the ways we can lean into the challenges of life and maximize our own potential. Moreover, he pulls inspiration from Jesus’ final thoughts and ideas, given to His disciples before he dies, as inspiration for how to make, manage, and master change in the world and in our lives. Listen to the wisdom of this brilliant man who has overcome many obstacles to truly win in life. This is God Talk with Medene and James.

    53 min
  5. Women Deacons, The Vatican, and Re-Reading Romans 16 with Dr. Phyllis Zagano

    May 5

    Women Deacons, The Vatican, and Re-Reading Romans 16 with Dr. Phyllis Zagano

    When studying Romans 16:1-2, we are forced to think about a few important questions: who is truly called to do “diaconal work”; is Phoebe ordained, and can women be deacons in the church? Leading Catholic scholar on women in ministry, Dr. Phyllis Zagano, Hofstra University in New York, helps us respond to these concerns in a more faithful and prophetic way. Dr. Zagano helps us better hear and understand the voices of women throughout the history of the faith, particularly in the Bible. She also introduces us to here new book, ‘The Vatican and Women Deacons’, being released just this month (May 2026). This is God Talk with Medene and James! Join the conversation in the comments. 🔗 Link to today's scripture: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/romans/16 Order "The Vatican and Women Deacons" today: https://orbisbooks.com/products/the-vatican-and-women-deacons?srsltid=AfmBOorisXEQeC1Fw_9x2MIkJWXQ8FvbNraHDZwiV2y58k18DpXj5QUo Join the God Talk community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/god.talk.podcast/ 💬 Contact us to collaborate in ministry: https://godtalkpodcast.blog #pheobe #saintphoebe #womendeacons #femaledeacons #womensordination #ordainwomen #ordainwomennow #women #feminism #feministtheology #catholicwomen #romans16 #womenofthebible

    1h 4m
  6. Season 3 Check-In & Preview of our Next Guest 😎

    Apr 28 ·  Bonus

    Season 3 Check-In & Preview of our Next Guest 😎

    We're reading the Bible with friends! And Friend, we hope you've been blessed so far. This is a week to get caught up on interviews you may have missed. Next week....Dr. Phyllis Zagano joins us!

    3 min
  7. The Word of God is a Divine Conversation

    Apr 21

    The Word of God is a Divine Conversation

    What is "the Word of God"? Is it the Bible? Is it Jesus? Or is it a cosmic Love language/energy force, expressing Itself in a multitude of ways through our world? Let's take theo-cosmic ride through John 1 with a brilliant scholar, religious sister, and (modern-day) Christian mystic, Sr. Darlene Kawulok, CSJ. This is Sr. Dar's second time on God Talk; she a great friend to the podcast, and happens to be Medene's spiritual director. She holds a doctorate in Practical Theology, and is a religious studies professor at Mount Saint Mary's University in Los Angeles, CA. Grab your Bible and get ready to study John 1 through a mystical lens. This is God Talk with Medene and James! 🔗 Link to today's scripture: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%201%3A1-5&version=RSVCE Join the God Talk community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/god.talk.podcast/ 💬 Contact us to collaborate in ministry: https://godtalkpodcast.blog #women #womeninthechurch #womeninministry #feministtheology #catholicwomen #gospelofjohn #john1 #wordofgod #victorialoorz #churchofthewild #sisterdar #nun #darlenekawulok #sistersofsaintjoseph #biblestudy #biblepodcast

    1h 5m
  8. What if resurrection means listening to women in the Church?

    Apr 14

    What if resurrection means listening to women in the Church?

    John 11 invites us into one of the most deeply human and intimate moments in the life of Jesus, the story of Lazarus. We meet a savior who does not remain distant from human pain, but steps directly into it, weeping alongside Mary and Martha. Jesus reveals his power over death, but more than that, enlists his followers to dispel it and free those who are bound. Our friend, Russ Petrus, the executive director of Future Church and Catholic Women Preach, asks two pivotal questions: "Who lies stuck in tombs today?" and "Who has the Church not only let remain bound, but has bound up itself?" In the end, the untapped gifts and unmet spiritual needs of women rises to the surface. Will we roll the stone away from their path? This is Bible study with friends on God Talk with Medene and James. Welcome to the conversation! 🔗 Link to today's scripture: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2011&version=NRSVCE Connect to Future Church: https://futurechurch.org Connect to Catholic Women Preach: https://www.catholicwomenpreach.org Join the God Talk community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/god.talk.podcast/ 💬 Contact us to collaborate in ministry: https://godtalkpodcast.blog #womensordination #ordainwomen #ordainwomennow #women #feminism #feministtheology #catholicwomen #gospelofjohn #lazurus #john11

    1h 4m
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Unfiltered faith & justice conversations. Medene is a black Catholic from California with Pentecostal roots (COGIC). James is a gay Catholic from rural Kentucky. At a time when millions of us are disaffected and disaffiliating from the religion we grew up with, God Talk creates honest dialogue about faith and life. We share our on-going process of deconstructing and reconstructing theological beliefs & spiritual practices. We commit to social justice, we practice prayer & ritual from multiple traditions, and we welcome disagreement. Welcome to God Talk with Medene and James!

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