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The Reformed Deacon

a Podcast from the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries

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The Reformed Deacon is an interview and discussion podcast created by the Orthodox Presbyterian Church Committee on Diaconal Ministries. The Reformed Deacon exists to strengthen and encourage the brotherhood of reformed deacons in their God-given role of serving the local church. We hope you'll find this podcast to be helpful to you as you serve the Lord in your church. For more information about the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries, go to our website: OPCCDM.org. Contact us: mail@theref ...
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"Speaking with Deacons" provides inspiration and insight for those who are ordained to, in formation for, or just curious about the permanent diaconate in the Catholic Church. In each episode, Dcn. Bob Rice talks with other deacons to learn more about what it means to model our lives after Jesus, the one who "came not to be served but to serve."
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Guiding the flock of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, Archbishop Alexander Sample shares his views on faith, culture and life in the Church. This weekly program, hosted by Dina Marie Hale, will help guide you through the liturgical seasons, our daily struggles and victories, and towards a life lived more fully in Christ. Produced by the Archdiocese of Portland in collaboration with Mater Dei Radio.
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All things…Episcopal

The Diocese of West Missouri

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Welcome to All things… Episcopal where we talk about anything and everything related to the Episcopal church. This podcast was designed with young people ages 18-39 in mind and a place to learn more about The Christian faith with the Episcopal lens.
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Uncovered Dish Christian Leadership Podcast

United Methodists of Greater New Jersey

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Welcome to the Uncovered Dish Christian Leadership Podcast - the podcast that uncovers stories, equips leaders, and changes the world. Join hosts Gabby Corbett and James Lee, and their expert guests as they dive deep into the world of ministry, leadership, and faith. From practical tips for effective time management to thought-provoking discussions about the ethics of AI in ministry, we explore the issues that matter most to Christian leaders today. With inspiring interviews, powerful insigh ...
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses why Catholics have a responsibility to bring our moral and social teaching and tradition to our modern culture. In addressing what Pope Francis considers the greatest danger facing humanity today - "the total rejection of God", the Archbishop discusses how to approach faith and politics from the hear…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, hosts Chris Cashen, a CDM member and pastor of Trinity Reformed Church in Lanham, MD, and Tim Hopper, a CDM member and deacon at Shiloh OPC in Raleigh, NC, welcome guests John Fikkert, Director of the OPC Committee on Ministerial Care, and Dav…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, the four deacons from Part 1 (John Stahl, Immanuel OPC, Wilmington, DE; Bob Keys, Grace OPC, Columbus, OH; Jared Grigg, Acacia OPC, Manassas, VA; Lynne Hunter, Harvest OPC, Wyoming, MI) continue discussing two more scenarios: a year-long inter…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the evangelization efforts of the Office for the Mission of Catholic Education. The Archbishop explains why the primary mission for Catholic schools is evangelization and the forming of our youth to become disciples of Christ. Learn how each Catholic is called to support the vital mission of Catholic…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, host John Stahl, deacon at Emmanuel OPC in Wilmington, DE, and member of the CDM, leads a discussion with three fellow deacons: Lynne Hunter from Harvest OPC in Wyoming, Michigan; Bob Keys from Grace OPC in Columbus, Ohio; and Jared Gregg from…
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Join Archbishop Sample as he discusses the priestly ministerial work of the Church and how seminarians are formed to become our future spiritual leaders and fathers. Discover the key dimensions to priestly formation and take a virtual tour of the Eternal City with the Archbishop as he shares details regarding his upcoming vocation pilgrimage to Rom…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode host, Pastor Chris Cashen talks with Elder Jeremy Huntington and Deacon Scott Cormier from Covenant OPC, New Bern, NC to discuss Matthew 15:21-28—where we find Jesus modeling true compassion and how that example can help shape the heart of a de…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he reflects upon our relationship with God by asking key questions such as: Do we see God as a real person? How do we nurture our relationship with Christ? How comfortable with silence are we? What role do retreats and time in silence play in nurturing my relationship with God? Explore these questions and more wi…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses what it means to be on mission as a missionary disciple for Christ. The Archbishop explains why it is time to get serious and intentional about the work of evangelization and shares his desire to transform the Archdiocese of Portland into an evangelizing one. Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he reflects on the current political time in our country and suggests ways we can resist division that can corrupt the Church. Archbishop Sample discusses the great harm our current political climate has upon the Body of Christ. Explore ways to navigate this political season and discover "The Winning Strategy" wh…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Rev. Adrian Crum, associate pastor at Harvest OPC in Wyoming, MI sits down with two of his deacons, Lynne Hunter and Cameron Brown to talk about the why and how of Harvest's newly constructed Elderly Committee or HARPs Group (Harvest Associati…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he offers his reflections after attending the National Eucharistic Congress held in Indianapolis with over 60,000 pilgrims. The Archbishop reminds us that we are all pilgrims on pilgrimage. He explains that real work of evangelization is all about love. Discover some of the memorable moments from the Congress and…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and guest Deacon Bill McNamara of St. Clare Church in Portland as they discuss the heart of the Diaconate ministry. Discover the beauty of this call to Holy Orders as they discuss the three key areas of the Diaconate: Word, Liturgy and Charity. Archbishop Sample describes how the Deacons are called to be leaven in t…
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In this episode, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Gil Rendle, a seasoned consultant and author, to discuss his latest book, "Countercultural: Subversive Resistance and the Neighborhood Congregation." Dr. Rendle shares his perspective on how congregations can resist cultural conformity and embrace their unique calling in today's society.Introduction and Dr…
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Join us as we talk with Dr. Lovett H. Weems Jr., distinguished professor of church leadership and senior consultant at the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. Dr. Weems discusses his book "Sustaining While Disrupting" and the necessity of balancing tradition with innovation in congregational health.Introduction and Dr. Lovett Weems's BackgroundKey …
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Join us as we talk with Dr. Lovett H. Weems Jr., distinguished professor of church leadership and senior consultant at the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. Dr. Weems discusses his book "Sustaining While Disrupting" and the necessity of balancing tradition with innovation in congregational health.Resources:Purchase "Sustaining While Disrupting" b…
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Welcome to Episode 415 of the Uncovered Dish Podcast! Today, we are thrilled to have Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, the General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ (UCC), join us. Rev. Dr. Thompson is a trailblazer in church leadership and social justice advocacy, and she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conver…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Peter Haines, an elder at Concho Valley OPC in Concho, Arizona talks to two elders—Kris Lehner, an elder at Immanuel OPC in Medford, NJ and David Drake, an elder at Trinity OPC in Hatboro, PA. Each offer guidance to deacons, based on their exp…
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Join Archbishop Sample and special guest newly ordained priest, Father Brent Durschmidt as they discuss "what is an authentic priestly life" and explain how the heart of the priest is configured to Christ. Hear insights about Father Brent's discernment journey and Archbishop Sample describes the often misunderstood, yet essential key to the priesth…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Part 2 of "Policies and Procedures", we'll dive into the case of Sam, a candidate with great potential but some rough edges, and discuss the importance of knowing candidates for officers in the church by walking side by side with them. The sec…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, David Nakhla facilitates part 1 of a discussion of real-life scenarios with four seasoned deacons: Lynne Hunter, Bob Keys, John Voss, and Doug Vos. As the men discuss, a common thread emerges—a need for diaconates to be prepared with policies …
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses concrete ways Catholics in America can have an effect on the culture and on society as faithful citizens. Referring to the document, "Faithful Citizenship" written by the US Bishops, the Archbishop explains why and how the laity and all Catholics can be leaven to the world and in the Church. Subscrib…
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In this episode… we talk about resolutions, policies, and stances of the Episcopal Church and more specifically the Diocese of W. Missouri has surrounding Women’s Reproductive Health, gun safety and gun reform, and while we have addressed this in a previous episode, inclusion of members of the LGBTQIA+ community not just as members of the church bu…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he brings to light an area of concern and crisis in the Church regarding the teaching authority of the Church or magisterium. Referring to a recent article posted on Catholic News Agency which stated that "cafeteria Catholicism" is rampant in the US, the Archbishop explains why Catholics should have complete conf…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode OPC minister, Lowell Ivey, joins host David Nakhla, to talk about the importance of ministry to those in prison, specifically to the surprisingly large number who are in the family of God. Lowell talks about the importance of a Reformed approac…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses how faith and reason are foundational to what we believe as Catholics. Recognizing the gifts of the Holy Spirit given to the Church at Pentecost, the Archbishop reveals how we can grow closer to God and experience the effects of the Holy Spirit. Subscribe to the Voice of the Shepherd on your favorite…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Tim Hopper, a deacon at Shiloh OPC in Raleigh, North Carolina, chairman of the Presbytery of the Southeast Diaconal Committee and a member of the OPC Committee on Diaconal Ministries reminds us that being a deacon doesn't stand on its own, but…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he explores the sacrament of Holy Orders and explains how Holy Orders invigorates the Church. With the upcoming ordination of one transitional deacon and three priests, discover how these men give witness to sacrificial service and are called to image Christ, the suffering servant. Subscribe to the Voice of the S…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Rev. Chris Cashen, pastor of Trinity Reformed OPC in Lanham, MD talks with Rev. Adrian Crum, Associate Pastor of Youth and Evangelism at Harvest OPC in Wyoming, Michigan. Chris and Adrian discuss in broad brush fashion the scriptural basis and…
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Bishop Peter Smith and special guest Alex Nelson, discuss the annual Archbishop's Catholic Appeal and it's mission to support the well-being and health of the entire local Church in Western Oregon. Alex Nelson serves as the stewardship and development officer for the Archdiocese of Portland. Bishop Smith and Alex discuss how things such as seminari…
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In this episode… we talk about Creation Care. This is a well talked about topic in the Episcopal Church as we are called to be good stewards of God’s creation. For this conversation we are joined by Rt. Rev. Cathleen Bascom, 10th Bishop of Kansas and Riley Demo, a young adult who is a graduate student at Johns Hopkins Blomberg School of Public Heal…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode elder Mike Cloy from Landis OPC in Marion, North Carolina and elder Seth Long from Neon Reformed OPC describe what it was like on the ground the days after the devastating flood hit Neon, Kentucky and the surrounding counties in July of 2022. N…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the vision of the Archdiocese of Portland and how God is working in amazing ways in Western Oregon. As people of hope, the Archbishop encourages his listeners to join him in the ongoing mission of the Church to live and spread the Gospel, especially through supporting the Archbishop's Catholic Appeal…
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In this episode… we continue with the tender and complex topic of death. Sarah Lagergren (laity) is in conversation with us about what it is like to be a young adult, pediatric cardiac advanced practice registered nurse, a mom, and spouse, how she holds the tension of healing and heartbreak, how she copes with letting go and grieving and allowing t…
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Join Bishop Peter Smith as he discusses the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church. Bishop Smith was appointed by Pope Francis this year to act as the new ecclesiastical assistant for CHARIS, an organization established by the Holy See to serve the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in the world. He explains his role in CHARIS, and how…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. Have you ever tried to find the word, "deacon" (or elder for that matter) in the Westminster Standards? If you have, you probably couldn't find it, because it isn't referred to explicitly by name. Does that mean the Standards aren't important for deacons to st…
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In this episode… In this episode we touch on a tender topic that impacts all of us, death. Fr. James Yazell is in conversation with us. We talk about God’s promises when we and our loved ones pass, the Pastoral Offices, specifically we talk about Ministration at the Time of Death and the Burial of the Dead. We also touch on the spiritual practices …
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he updates us on the renovations at St Mary's Cathedral, including the relocation of the Tabernacle in the center of the sanctuary. The Archbishop explains why the tabernacle is so important and how we should conduct ourselves with great reverence and respect in our places of worship. Discover practical ways to p…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, you'll hear a recording from the Presbytery Diaconal Committee's fifth Summit hosted by the OPC Committees on Diaconal Ministries and Ministerial Care entitled, "Overview of the PDC Mandate and the Role of the CDM". You'll hear from OPC Commit…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he explores ways we can become bridges to peace and unity amid a culture hostile to Christianity. The Archbishop offers practical suggestions on how to fight discord with compassion and prayer and promotes building unity where there is division in our relationships and our communities. Learn how to promote dignit…
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Discover rich signs of hope and life in the Church in Western Oregon as Archbishop Alexander Sample discusses the recent Rite of Election gatherings for those preparing to be received into the Catholic Church this Easter Vigil. Learn how to pray to the Holy Spirit and powerfully activate the gifts of the Holy Spirit in your life. Subscribe to the V…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Shiloh OPC, Raleigh, NC Deacon and CDM member Tim Hopper welcomes Dr. Jim Newheiser, professor at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC and author of the book, "Money, Debt and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers." Dr. Newheiser …
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In this episode… we are in conversation with The Rev. Dr. Dan Joslyn-Siemiatkoski for an Ask Me Anything episode on Church History. We tackle all the things about the schisms of the early Church, unity over uniformity, and the most scandalous questions that is often asked about the start of the Church of England… Did the Church of England start ove…
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Archbishop Alexander Sample discusses his annual visit with our seminarians at four different seminaries and shares what most inspires him about the radical call to the ministerial priesthood. Find out why our priests are called to be a human bridge. For more: https://serraportland.org/, https://archdpdx.org/, https://archdpdxvocations.org/. Subscr…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, Rev. John Shaw, pastor and former OPC general secretary for Home Missions and Church Extension (CHMCE) addresses the OPC Presbytery Diaconal Committee (PDC) members at the recent OPC Presbytery Diaconal Summit (PDS) to share some of the challe…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the reason for the season of Lent where we emphasize our renewal of repentance, prayer, and love. Discover what you can learn from Jesus during his 40 day journey in the desert and learn how we can battle the tempations from the devil in our own lives. The Archbishop offers a "Lenten challenge" to hi…
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In this episode… we invite two vocational deacons (their permanent ordained calling vs. a transitional deacon who later goes on to the priesthood) to join us. They talk about the role and function of a vocational deacon, their call story, and how they each live out their calling in very different ways. The Reverend Barbara Wegener and The Reverend …
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample as he discusses the importance of uniting our faith community in a shared commitment to uphold the sanctity of human life. With the anticipation of the first annual LIFE GALA in Portland on Feb 17, the Archbishop shares why the life issues are critical to our battle for souls for Christ and why prayer is foundationa…
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What did you think? Text us! We are unable to reply, so include phone # or email address. In this episode, The Reformed Deacon producer and long-time OPC deacon's wife, Trish Duggan, hosts two other seasoned OPC deacons' wives, Rachel Engeltjes and Michele Martzke from Bethel OPC in Wheaton, IL. I Timothy 3 gives a clear directive to deacons' wives…
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Join Archbishop Alexander Sample and special guest Elias Moo as they discuss the bright future of Catholic Education in Western Oregon with the newly established Office for the Mission of Catholic Education in the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon. Elias Moo recently accepted the position of Director of Catholic Education for the Archdiocese of Por…
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