https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grassroots-ecumenists--5955051Glenmary Ecumenical Commission, presents stories from around the world of individuals and organizations involved in the work of Christian unity and is hosted by Nathan Smith, Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary]]>enChristianityCopyright Focolare Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ea05fd6efca9a71e4b1e3cc185a07635.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/grassroots-ecumenists--5955051Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:05:04 +0000Focolare MediaFocolare Mediainfo@focolaremedia.comGrassroots Ecumenists, produced in collaboration with the https://www.glenmaryunity.org/, presents stories from around the world of individuals and organizations involved in the work of Christian unity and is hosted by Nathan Smith, Director of...Glenmary Ecumenical Commission, presents stories from around the world of individuals and organizations involved in the work of Christian unity and is hosted by Nathan Smith, Director of Ecumenism for Glenmary]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/callan-slipper-living-christian-unity--58439279https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58439279Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:27:25 +0000Focolare MediaToday 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,...2733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bishop-david-talley-to-have-an-open-heart-as-jesus-has-for-us--58353697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58353697Thu, 18 Jan 2024 18:48:12 +0000Focolare MediaToday 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...1648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thomas-and-amy-cogdell-desiring-christian-unity-as-much-as-jesus-does--58259698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58259698Thu, 11 Jan 2024 01:51:47 +0000Focolare MediaToday’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...2039falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michael-havercamp-scott-brill-sharing-christ-together--57991810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57991810Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:55:14 +0000Focolare MediaIn 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...2848falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-casarella-ecumenism-found-me--57581586https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57581586Thu, 09 Nov 2023 18:20:43 +0000Focolare MediaToday’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...1869falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-armstrong-the-initiative--57486005Costly Love (New City Press).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57486005Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:15:58 +0000Focolare MediaToday’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).]]>2433falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fr-aaron-wessman-the-church-s-mission-in-a-polarized-world--57187957The Church's Mission in a Polarized World. Nathan and Aaron discuss polarization in Western society, and how The church may lean into its missionary calling by "crossing over" to engage rather than fear those who hold different beliefs and convictions. An inspiring and thoughtful interview, and a different take on the polarization that we experience in the Christian community and the wider culture.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57187957Wed, 11 Oct 2023 03:11:45 +0000Focolare MediaIn our third episode, Nathan is joined by Fr. Aaron Wessman, Vicar General of the missionary order Glenmary Home Missions and author of https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/churchs-mission-polarized-world. Nathan and Aaron discuss polarization in...The Church's Mission in a Polarized World. Nathan and Aaron discuss polarization in Western society, and how The church may lean into its missionary calling by "crossing over" to engage rather than fear those who hold different beliefs and convictions. An inspiring and thoughtful interview, and a different take on the polarization that we experience in the Christian community and the wider culture.]]>2840false3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/karen-petersen-finch-grassroots-ecumenism--56967767
Rev. Dr. Karen Petersen Finch is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and an ecumenical theologian specializing in the Reformed and Roman Catholic traditions, author of Grassroots Ecumenism, the book that inspired this series.

https://www.focolaremedia.com/bookstore/grassroots-ecumenism]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56967767Thu, 28 Sep 2023 02:04:04 +0000Focolare MediaIn today's episode Nathan and Rev. Dr Karen Petersen Finch discuss her experiences on ecumenism at the grassroots level, and how she got the inspiration for her book. Rev. Dr. Karen Petersen Finch is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church...
Rev. Dr. Karen Petersen Finch is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and an ecumenical theologian specializing in the Reformed and Roman Catholic traditions, author of Grassroots Ecumenism, the book that inspired this series.

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https://globalchristianforum.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56795863Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:27:35 +0000Focolare MediaThis series begins today with an interview with Rev. Dr. Casely Baiden Essamuah. Ordained in the Methodist Church in Ghana, Nathan and Casely discussed his job as the Secretary of the Global Christian Forum and how they're working for Ecumenism all...
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