Mitch and Caitlyn welcomed Education = Hope missionary Brenda Martinez to St. Martin's in November! They sit down together to hear about Brenda's holistic medical ministry in Ecuador in her Episcopal Church, and how E=H made her vocation possible.

From the haze of “oh gracious what is happening” Mitch and Caitlyn bring you a discussion on “What is happening with Advent?” They reflect on what Advent is, what is meaningful in the season for them, how to live faithfully in the church calendar to unwrap all the treasures of our seasons. And then Mitch stakes a hard claim on which chocolate calendars are correct.

This week the entire ministry team - Mitch, Caitlyn, Dianna, and Alex - come together to share stories of the youth pilgrimage to Ecuador this summer! They discuss why pilgrimage is a cornerstone of our youth’s faith formation, the ecotheology and creation care the youth explored through the jungle, and how Dianna earned the nickname “Princess.”

Angela Adams, middle school science teacher extraordinaire, kicks off our lay preaching series! Angela preaches on the “Bread of Life” sermon from John’s Gospel, in this season of “Breadtide.” Come for a soulful description of Jesus’ complex but deeply fulfilling love. Stay for Aunt Lakey and Mr. Magoo the feral tomcat.

Mitch and Caitlyn welcome guest Anna Cooper, a graduating student, to discuss her senior exhibition project on gun safety in the home. As summer approached and more kids stay at home, Anna emphasizes the importance of properly securing firearms and talks about her distribution of free triggerlocks through pediatricians' offices. Listen to be inspired by our faithful and caring youth - leave with a conviction for common sense safety and practical things you can do or talk about with others.

Caitlyn and Mitch are joined by St. Martin’s Communications Director Jim Morgan, and continue their exploration of loneliness, community, and the importance of imperfection in building meaningful relationships. Their wide-ranging discussion touches on technology, social media culture, and bluegrass music!

Caitlyn and Mitch are back with banter about life and the paradox of a hyper-connected world which leaves us feeling more isolated than ever. The first in what will probably be a series (if they can keep it together) on the loneliness epidemic and its implications on our spiritual and communal well-being. Join us on the search for belonging and the theology of friendship, delivered to you ironically through the digital airwaves.

A Lenten sermon from Caitlyn about the wrist tattoo she got on a whim, and the bread and circuses given inside the city gates. A sermon for those who wish to see Jesus.

A Lenten sermon from Caitlyn on how hard it is to buy a good tomato, sin we didn’t ask to be a part of, and the grace that we do ask for.

A Lenten sermon from Mitch on John 3:16, and belonging as children of the light.

Caitlyn preaches on Matthew 10:24-39, when Jesus says, “I come not to bring peace but a sword.” Come for the rock climbing, stay for the CS Lewis story. Preached on Sunday June 25.

Mitch and Caitlyn talk about the articles and news they’ve read following the Southern Baptist Convention’s vote on women pastors validity, the expulsion of their churches, and the doxxing of those pastors. Part rant, part lament, but always straight from the heart.

New series for the summer! The kids came home with their summer readings lists, and Mitch and Caitlyn are riffing on their own. They’ll be talking through articles, books, blogs - whatever they read that week and where they saw God. This week they begin with a discussion on Awe Walks and taking time for wonder, based on an article in the New York Times. Link to the article in show notes.

Mitch and Caitlyn finally spend 30 minutes in the same room and share their plans for the podcast this summer! Lent to Pentecost was a long haul, but we’re glad to be back in the saddle again for weekly-ish episodes!

Mitch and Caitlyn welcome on the Rev. Erin Jean Warde! She’s an author, sobriety coach, spiritual director, and Episcopal priest. We discuss what it means to discern your own relationship with alcohol and how to welcome in abundant life. This podcast episode is for everyone, whether you are sober curious or you love your nightcap.

We have a special treat for you this week. Mitch and Caitlyn sat down with Lisa Martin, associate professor at the USC Domestic Violence Law Clinic and one of her students, Sarah Compton to discuss their work. Sarah and her partner, Kat Stringer, have been working on a local ordinance which threatens the housing of victims of domestic abuse. In the conversation, we also discuss the work of MORE Justice in Columbia and the intersection of crime, domestic abuse, and the affordable housing crisis. Mission is when passion meets God’s service.

Mitch and Caitlyn talk about Joseph, adoptive father of Jesus, and what makes a family holy.