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Synopsis
In All Things Charity is a theology podcast. Heather, Tara and JR. talk about God, faith, ministry, life and culture from a Wesleyan, Feminist perspective. So pull up a chair and join our conversation!
Episodes
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The Women of Advent with Tom Fuerst - In All Things Charity Season 3
11/11/2016Since Advent is fast approaching, we talk with author Tom Fuerst about his new book Underdogs and Outsiders. The book explores the five women Matthew includes in his genealogy of Jesus (perfect since Matthew is this year's lectionary Gospel). Why did Matthew include these women, and how is it good news for us? Plus: What do you do when Christmas falls on a Sunday?
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Pastoral Counseling for Sexual Violence - In All Things Charity Season 3
04/11/2016Kadee Wirich Smedley teaches us how to respond pastorally to victims of sexual violence. PLUS we reflect on a year of podcasting and feedback on our Halloween episode.
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Halloween - In All Things Charity Season 3
28/10/2016Should Christians celebrate Halloween? We investigate the pagan and Christian roots of Halloween. Then we discuss how Christians can engage in Halloween as an act of hospitality, regardless of our beliefs on the holiday!
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Conversion and Altar Calls - In All Things Charity Season 3
21/10/2016Following up on a metaphor Tara recently used, we investigate conversion. Taking a cue from the strange story of Derek Black, we tease out the ministry implications for the reality that conversion is a process more than an event.
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Sexism and Misogyny - In All Things Charity Season 3
14/10/2016Is "locker room talk" ever appropriate? Tara, Heather and JR. consider the cultural cost of sexism and explore the extent to which misogyny plagues even the Church.
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The Bible Tells Me So - In All Things Charity Season 3
07/10/2016What exactly is the Bible? And how do we speak faithfully about inspiration? Tara and JR. dive into a tough conversation about how to talk about the Bible!
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Pastors are People Too - In All Things Charity Season 3
30/09/2016How should pastors deal with personal crisis? How much should we share from the pulpit? With our church leadership? Where can we find safe spaces to heal?
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What is Forgiveness? - In All Things Charity Season 3
29/09/2016While Heather is gone, JR. and Tara explore forgiveness and reconciliation. Is there a difference? How do they work? And what responsibility do pastors have to lead in forgiveness?
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The Political Church - In All Things Charity Season 3
16/09/2016We're back with a new release day (Fridays!) and a new hot-button conversation: Should churches be political? With a tense election season, how can church leaders grapple with
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When is it Time to Leave a Church? - In All Things Charity Season 3
25/07/2016Tara, Heather and JR. welcome Leighton Brown to talk about when it's time to leave a church family, and what can be gained by staying.
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Pastoral Transition - In All Things Charity Season 3
11/07/2016Message from InAllThings Charity on July 11, 2016
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Accidental Haitus - In All Things Charity Season 3
13/06/2016Tara and JR. take a few minutes to explain why the podcast is (back) on a short break, then share a big announcement!
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A Theology of Marriage with Latifah Phillips of Moda Spira - In All Things Charity Season 3
23/05/2016We welcome Latifah Phillips of Page CXVI. Her new solo project, Moda Spira is a revealing look into marriage. We discuss why marriages struggle to flourish in the Church, and how churches can do better at creating spaces for marriages to flourish. PLUS: A new song from the Moda Spira record!
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Christian Education - In All Things Charity Season 3
16/05/2016We're back! Season 3 kicks off with What is Christian Education? Do pastors really need to be educated? What are some options for continuing education for those called into vocational ministry?
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Preaching Revelation - In All Things Charity Season 2
28/03/2016Because Tara's prepping for her cross-country move, Heather and JR. take some time to review how to preach the book of Revelation. Why is the book so scary to so many of us, and how can preachers recover the good news of the book?
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The Political Christian - In All Things Charity Season 2
21/03/2016How ought Christians to engage in the political system? Engagement? Avoidance? In a tense election season, we explore the various options Christians have, and ask what we can do to be advocates for the common good.
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Christianity, Art and Pop Culture with Barry Williams - In All Things Charity Season 2
14/03/2016Pastor and artist Barry Williams joins us for a conversation about faith and art. They have a complicated relationship, but art is integral to faith. How can we more consistently integrate art into our faith?
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The Bible and Women in Ministry 1 - In All Things Charity Season 2
07/03/2016What does the Bible say about women in ministry? What are the hermeneutical considerations for approaching the text? We consider John 20 and 1 Timothy 2.
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Women in Ministry with Jory Micah - In All Things Charity Season 2
29/02/2016We welcome bogger, minister, writer and professor Jory Micah to talk about women in ministry. Why do denominations that ordain women struggle to place women in ministerial roles? And what can both men and women do about it?
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Holy Week - In All Things Charity Season 2
22/02/2016Why should churches observe Holy Week? And what are the best practices for observing Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday or a Tennenbrae service? Listen in and let us know your best practices.