Hosted by Abbey Normal · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 14 episodes
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In 1974, 11 women were ordained to the Priesthood in the Episcopal Church. These underground ceremonies were conducted by three retired male Bishops who said, “obedience to the spirit justified their actions”. 50 years later, this story is about a woman who, pushed out of her faith tradition of origin, discovers the Episcopal Church. It offers her a space of healing from religious trauma. Yet, its traditions- though beautiful and meaningful- lack the down-to-earth Jesus community connectedness that she longs for.Without a model for this expression of Christianity, she decides to start her own church. A place for ex-Evangelical wanderers. A place where the faithful resist.
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If you listened to the series, you know a bit about church planting. Yet, each church has unique needs. Back in 2016 Reverend Maggie returned to Cincinnati straight from seminary and found herself thrust into a neighborh
This is the chaotic, joyful birth of new church, St. Lucy’s! Everything does not go as planned. And some things, elder Abbey has not had to pre-think about – The Many Children! How do you mesh spiritual traditions with r
St Lucy’s is almost a church! But, what will a church service be like? In the final month of planning, the team learns what is required for an Episcopal Eucharistic Service. They discuss each of the 7 steps that provide
This is the messy middle: a church being born amid political turmoil, attacks on the vulnerable, and communities in despair. The St. Lucy’s team navigates the turbulent climate in early 2025, leading to some reality chec
The hard truth is that a church needs money to operate. But, is it possible to ask for money and not feel gross about it? Tune in to hear how the team attempted to build financial scaffolding for St. Lucys, inviting othe
How do you advertise a church in a way that doesn’t trigger literally everyone? The St. Lucy’s team discusses initial efforts to get the word out, including how to use social media. They attempt to create a website that
"We are still hungry for spaces, rituals, and rhythms that will help us beat despair and recover wonder." – Debie Thomas In this episode, the New Church team wrestles with writing a mission statement—and with it, a bigge
Who is this church for? This is the pivotal question Emily and her Launch Team begin to tackle. Brenna shares her own journey, one which highlights the reality of faith transitions, family dynamics, and the challenges fa
Emily bravely steps into the shoes of a church planter. (Eek!) We'll witness her first steps, gathering a supportive team, creating an official proposal, and juggling the chaos of life. The stakes are high, as it's been
Liturgy is freaky. It’s a barrier to entry but, there are things ex-evangelicals would also find attractive about the Episcopal Church. So, Emily decides to pilot a Sunday *night* service which will be more accessible th
Meet Reverend Maggie Foote, a not-so-formal priest. Hailing from conservative Ohio, Maggie grew up in the Episcopal church and felt a pull toward ordained ministry from a young age. Contrasting with Emily’s story, Maggie
Emily was a devout Evangelical girl, offered the highest of compliments - that she’d make a great Pastor’s Wife. Yet, she had a "lingering sin issue" that haunted her. She worked so hard to get rid of it, becoming a miss
What happens next with Christianity in America? Those who have been hurt by the church have a role to play. We are in a “hinge” period- a time for reformation- where the old fades away and new forms of religious communit
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The Faithful Resistance is hosted by Abbey Normal. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 14 episodes.
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