Ascends At Boston Avenue Church

From the archives: Philip and Caitlin are joined by Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend to discuss the narratives surrounding Columbus Day and Thanksgiving. Original air date: 10-07-2019

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Jose Luis Hernandez, Alicia Urban, Rev. EvaMarie Campbell, and Rev. Jen Logsdon-Kellogg. They discuss how they have been able to adapt, innovate, and change ministry in this final part of a three part series.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. David Wiggs to discuss stewardship as a spiritual practice.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Joel Panciera, Belynda Clanton, and Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery. They discuss how they have been able to adapt, innovate, and change ministry in this second part of a three part series.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Angelyn Dale, Rev. Amy Venable, and Rev. David Wiggs. They discuss how they have been able to adapt, innovate, and change ministry in this first part of a three part series.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery in this delayed release of our final episode in our "Christianity and Pop Culture" series.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by guest co-host, Dr. Gary Peluso-Verdend of Committing Faith In Public podcast. They interview key leadership of Boston Avenue UMC around the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan the church received, and explore tough topics like the separation of church and state, and how COVID-19 has impacted faith-based organizations

Caitlin and Philip are joined by Dr. Tiffany T. Crutcher as part of our series of conversations on Race and Religion. Dr. Crutcher was recently thrust into the national spotlight following the death of her twin brother, Terence Crutcher, who was shot by a police officer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, while holding his hands in the air. In our conversation we discuss her brother, the work of the Terence Crutcher Foundation, the role of faith in her life, and more.

Caitlin and Philip are joined by Laura Bellis, Executive Director of the Take Control Initiative, to discuss racial injustice and what we can do to create positive changes in Tulsa as part of a series of conversations on Race and Religion.

Caitlin and Philip are joined by Avery Marshall, Director of Programs for the Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice (OCCJ), to discuss race, privilege, and ways to learn more as part of a series of conversations on Race and Religion

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery in the fourth episode of our "Christianity and Pop Culture" series. Broadway shows discussed in this episode: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Godspell Les Miserables Wicked This podcast was recorded remotely in our efforts to social distance. This 5-part series is a great conversation starter for Sunday School classes, faith study groups, and others looking to ground discussion during this time of dispersed worship community.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery in the third episode of our "Christianity and Pop Culture" series. Musical Artists discussed in this episode: Indigo Girls Mumford and Sons Kesha U2 This podcast was recorded remotely in our efforts to social distance. This 5-part series is a great conversation starter for Sunday School classes, faith study groups, and others looking to ground discussion during this time of dispersed worship community.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery in the second episode of our "Christianity and Pop Culture" series. Movies/Television Shows discussed in this episode and where they can be found: Bruce Almighty is on Hulu The Good Place is on Netflix Frozen and Frozen 2 are on Disney+ The Star Wars saga is on Disney+ This podcast was recorded remotely in our efforts to social distance. This 5-part series is a great conversation starter for Sunday School classes, faith study groups, and others looking to ground discussion during this time of dispersed worship community.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Sara Pugh Montgomery in the first episode of our "Christianity and Pop Culture" series. Books discussed in this episode: Chronicles of Narnia Lord of the Rings Dante's Inferno Harry Potter The Hunger Games This podcast was recorded remotely in our efforts to social distance. This 4-part series is a great conversation starter for Sunday School classes, faith study groups, and others looking to ground discussion during this time of dispersed worship community.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Toby Jenkins in the third part of the "Resisting Harm" series.

Alicia Urban and Caitlin Dryke are joined by Rev. David Wiggs to discuss COVID-19 and how to continue ministering during these times.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Rigby to discuss the Holy Trinity.

Philip and Caitlin discuss the liturgical season of Lent.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Diana Loomis, Patricia Alvarado, Amanda Trujillo Gonzales, and Ed Payton to discuss McCurdy Ministries and their relationship with Boston Avenue.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Scott Spencer and Rev. Kathy Brown in the second part of the "Resisting Harm" series.