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An Episcopal Church probably isn’t the first place you’d associate with a good jazz concert. Christina Honchell and Dr. Josslyn Luckett break down why you should and why jazz is a conduit to spiritual liberation and cross-cultural connections.
Here are some links to further exploration on the topic of Sacred Jazz and some of the work mentioned in this episode: 
ELLINGTON'S SACRED CONCERTS - NYT 1985
Irving Townsend on “Black, Brown and Beige,” by Duke Ellington and His Orchestra, Featuring Mahalia Jackson
John Coltrane, A Love Supreme, Part 1: "Acknowledgement"
Duke Ellington and Mahalia Jackson – “Come Sunday”
“Treat it Gentle” by Sidney Bechet

While the debate continues over differing positions on a "border wall" or "border security," we bring you a "Snapshot from the Border." In today’s episode we’ll hear from Susan Russell, and the Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN) on the Border Crisis. And we’ll focus our "snapshot" by way of a conversation between Nora Phillips and Mike Kinman from the Rector’s Forum at All Saints Church.

This episode of StudioASC is one we hope will be part of an ongoing series exploring the Bible through a variety of progressive perspectives.
ASC staffer Jeremy Langill and Biblical scholar Dr. Brian Robinson unpack the term “biblical Christianity.” And Susan Russell offers The Clear Truth of Scripture … an essay on taking the Bible too seriously to take it literally.

Episode 6 of our Studio ASC Podcast
This week our Studio ASC podcast features an interview by rector Mike Kinman with author, activist and Grammy winning artist Tena Clark on her compelling memoir “Southern Discomfort” – the story of growing up gay in Mississippi.

Episode 5 of our Studio ASC Podcast
Transgender awareness is the focus of this segment of Studio ASC. One of the commitments we make as Episcopalians is to “respect the dignity of every human being.” One of the ways we live out that commitment is by respecting the right of every human being – no matter where they fall on the continuum of sexual orientation or gender identity – to name themselves ...  including which pronouns they use. We welcome Hannah Earnshaw to Studio ASC for what we’ve subtitled “Pronouns 101.” And Mike Kinman offers “Refusing to Erase”

Episode 4 of our Studio ASC Podcast
Gun Violence is the focus for this segment of Studio ASC.
Juliana Serrano interviews student filmmaker Grey Ingrassia about “Crowd in the Crosshairs” – his documentary film inspired by his participation in the #MarchForOurLives Movement. Susan Russell reflects on why “thoughts and prayers” are not enough.