We believe the Church is alive, and we're keeping our finger on the pulse. Priest Pulse hosted by Father Benjamin Gildas and Fr. Colin Chapman looks at relevant issues in the Episcopal Church and around the world with prayer, humor, and thoughtfulness.

Creator of Lent Madness Fr. Tim Schenck joins Fr. Benjamin Gildas to discuss this year's saintly bracket, how Lent Madness was born, the glory of a good cup of coffee, and surviving life in the Episcopal Church.

www.lentmadness.org

www.clergyconfidential.com

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We believe the Church is alive and so we're keeping our finger on the pulse.

Jim Naughton, Nurya Love Parish, and Colin Chapman sit around the Priest Pulse digital roundtable to discuss trending topics. In this episode: the 2016 Anglican Primates gathering, Iowa caucus, the intersection of politics and religion in the United States, and Ashes to Go. In this edition of "lightning round," Jim Naugton's take on Lent Madness, Panxatawny Phil, #realclergybios, Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize, Ben Carson's fresh set of clothes, and Colin Chapman's real feelings on the Manning dynasty.

Check out Grow Christians http://growchristians.org/

Canticle Communications http://www.canticlecommunications.com/

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Author Anna Courie sits down with Fr. Benjamin Gildas to talk about health, fitness, wellness, her spiritual journey and struggle living with cancer. How do you find faith in brokenness? How do you find the grace to walk?

This lent, take a Christ Walk with us. Set goals for your entire well-being: physical, spiritual, mental. Customize your Christ Walk to fit your needs and your lifestyle. Follow Anna Courie on twitter @christwalk1 and on Facebook, and don't forget to buy her book now on Amazon.

Anna's blog: http://christwalk40day.blogspot.com/

Anna's book: http://www.amazon.com/Christ-Walk-Spiritual-Fitness-Program/dp/081923169X

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Anna Courie, author of Christ Walk: a 40 Day Spiritual Fitness Program, sits down with Fr. Benjamin Gildas at a coffee shop to talk about health, wellness, and living with severe physical illness. Anna describes her struggles with health including living with cancer. How do you find faith in brokenness?

Part 1 of 2.

"Christ Walk: a 40 Day Spiritual Fitness Program" is available now from Church Publishing and on Amazon.

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Fr. Benjamin Gildas sits down with theologian Joshua Wise to talk about the gospel, the mission of the church, evangelism, and Christian interaction with atheism in this second of a two part episode. Josh levels criticism of preaching and witness to unity in the Episcopal Church. We discuss the Anglican Primates meeting and divisions within Anglicanism over sexuality. 

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Fr. Benjamin Gildas sits down with theologian Joshua Wise to talk about the gospel, the mission of the church, evangelism, and Christian interaction with atheism in this first of a two part episode.

These two episodes will offer depth of theological insight from one of the countries up and coming theological voices.

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A Christmas message from Fr. Benjamin Gildas, reflecting on the year 2015, and the words "do not be afraid."

Merry Christmas from Priest Pulse.

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Our first in a series of church development episodes looking at the decline of church attendance in North America and the United States, approaches to church growth, and methods for reaching younger generations and developing church mission off campus.

Interviews include Michael Mornard, the Rev. Paul Bresnahan, and Nancy McLaughlin.

Resources from this episode include

Evaluation and Planning Manual: A Disciplined Method for Evaluating Your Congregation and Planning a Future

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/149372150X/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0TXY4V185F69D3794RW0&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2253014322&pf_rd_i=desktop

Amplified Church

http://www.amplifiedchurch.com/

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On this special bulletin, Fr. Benjamin Gildas updates listeners on the status of the podcast and explains the previous show hiatus.

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Sermon from the 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church on 7/3/15 from the Rt. Rev. Michael Bruce Curry on the Great Commission. Bishop Michael Curry says "go."

 

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