Church-y Conversations with People Who Know Things

This podcast is for anyone who cares about the life of the church. Each episode I sit down with someone who has something worth bringing to the church: sometimes that's theology, sometimes it's science or justice work or storytelling — but always the plan is to offer something worth thinking about.

Podcasting since 2026 • 6 episodes

Church-y Conversations with People Who Know Things

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Episode 6: Elisabeth Jones & Midrashic Imagination

This week, Carmen talks with Elisabeth Jones about her new book Midrashic Imagination: Texts and Textures for Pulpit and Pew (available f...

October 14, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 6 • 1:05:01

Episode 5: Simon LeSieur on the power of prayer

This week, Carmen talks with Simon LeSieur about prayer: what it is, why it is so hard to explain, and how to start when it feels awkward or unfamiliar. Simon tells the story of how a desperate "Hail Mary" prayer as an angry teenager set the co...

October 07, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 1:08:24

Episode 4: National Day for TRC (Canada) and National Day of Remembrance (USA)

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada and National Day of Remembrance for Boarding Schools in the United States, Carmen Lansdowne (Heiltsuk) is joined by two dear friends, Chris Hoklotubbe (Choctaw) and Vance Blackfox (Che...

September 29, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 1:16:38

Episode 3: Andrew Richardson & Cooperative Ministry

This week I talk with the Rev. Dr. Andrew Richardson, Director Emerging Ministry Leadership and co-leader of the Office of Vocation of the The United Chu...

September 23, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 1:00:58

Episode 2: Natalie Wigg-Stevenson & Design for Congregational Learning

I talk with my colleague Emmanuel College, the Rev. Dr. Natalie Wigg-Stevenson, Associate Professor of Contextual Education about learning design. Design for learning is a passion of Natalie's and she has created resources for the church, inclu...

September 16, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 1:03:07

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