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For People is a conversation with Bishop Rob Wright, spiritual leader to the more than 50,000 people in the 117 worshipping communities of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. In this podcast, Bishop Wright meets listeners at the crossroads of faith and life to explore the challenges of an ever-changing world. Listen in to find out how he expands on For Faith, drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus to answer 21st-century questions.
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The teaching and preaching of the word of God by the late and honorable Bishop Phillip Wright. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bishopwrightlegacy/support
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Faith, Wealth and and Corporate Responsibility with Jeffrey Small Jr.
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Do you ever wonder about the relationship between faith and business? That's exactly what we address with special guest, Jeffrey Small Jr, CEO of MDH Partners. Together, Bishop Wright and Jeff navigate the complexities of economic growth and ethically sound practices. We gain invaluable insights from Jeff’s journey, from his walk with Christ and hi…
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“From the 5th chapter of the Gospel according to St. John and the 6th verse, we hear Jesus pose a life changing question to a man, ‘…would you be made whole.’ This story is one of my favorites,” Bishop Wright said. This story is about a wholeness and healing made of the coming together of word and deed. “And here he comes, the poet laureate of Naza…
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By choosing Jesus, we have some resources available to us today to gain clarity in the grey areas of the world around us. Joshua reminds the people of Israel who God has been to God's people. He reminds them that God has freed God's people from four hundred years of bondage. "...choose today who you serve...". In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wr…
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Uncovering Peace: Turmoil and Hope in The Hoy Land
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The recent news of the violence and murder of thousands of people in Palestine and Israel has sent shockwaves around the world. In the midst of conflict lies confusion and finger-pointing. In this very special episode of For People, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Archbishop Hosam E. Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. His jurisdicti…
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If we get quiet with ourselves we can ask ourselves "Who Am I?"... God says some wonderful things about who we are. None of us are alone in wondering who we are and if we're enough! In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the notion of enoughness. They discuss the traps of striving for the elusive standard of being enou…
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If we believe God is the author of our lives, and we believe God has better ideas for how we should live our lives, then we must subordinate our understanding to God's understanding. That act is worship! In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the worship and doing your own sacrifice audit! What is worship worth in your…
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Is your heart getting broad or is it shrinking? One of the clearest indicators that you're in a relationship with the God of all the worlds and many names is a broadened heart. Do you love those who think differently, love differently, and worship differently than you? In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Bishop Wright about St. Paul an…
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The 10 commandments were a gift given to people newly into freedom - these tenets will create well-being in community. They are a channel to freedom. In this episode, Melissa and a conversation around the 10 commandments, challenging traditional views, and a deep dive into an ordered life. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read…
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If we can hold on to the God that suffers with us and transforms our pain, then the God that is with us comes through. Bishop Bob Fitzpatrick of The Episcopal Diocese of Hawai‘i joins For People to share the impact of the recent fires on Maui and how it has brought waves of shock and sorrow throughout the community. Together with Bishop Wright, the…
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What if you could truly understand the difference between guilt and conviction? What if you could discover a path to integrate this understanding into living a life of truth and love? In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Bishop Wright about how an abundant life with Jesus leads us to Christian maturity. They discuss the gaps between wha…
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Thistle Farms and Healing with The Rev. Becca Stevens
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How do we heal from our wounds? Why does sitting in our wounds feel normal? The Rev. Becca Stevens, the fiery and passionate soul behind Thistle Farms, wonders with Bishop Wright across the intersections of woundedness, healing, and faith in the latest For People. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Becca about their pilgrimage t…
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Ever wondered how faith can transform even the hardest of hearts? God cracked open a rock to deliver water to people in the desert. God can crack open our hardened hearts and deepest wounds, allowing healing to flow forth. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about hope found amidst devastation, exemplifying how Jesus offe…
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Faith has the power to transform our lives as we pursue an active God! In this episode, Bishop Wright had a conversation with Bishop Frank Logue, Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Georgia. They have a conversation about life, as we see it, not being about measuring up, but realizing as Christians Jesus has assured us we are enough and our call is …
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Can the essence of power and its impact be truly understood without discussing forgiveness? Joseph, the second most powerful person in Egypt, chooses to forgive his brothers who threw him into a pit and slavery. To Joseph, it was settled. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Joseph, what it takes to address tough iss…
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Have you ever been in the midst of an all-consuming pursuit, determined to mold the world around you, only to realize that you're not the potter, but the clay? In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about his illuminating journey to Nepal, where he experienced the impermanence of life firsthand and reflected on the importanc…
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In Exodus, God's response to hate and violence is love. In the story, Pharaoh wants every baby murdered to prevent an eventual overthrow of his empire. God uses a woman and a baby child to eventually overthrow an empire with love. That baby turned faith leader is Moses. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Moses, how…
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The Canaanite woman comes to Jesus asking for the healing of her daughter. The disciples and Jesus dismiss her, but she persists. And Jesus heals her daughter because of her great faith. Jesus became a better Messiah that day. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation of the Canaanite woman and her faith, what made Jesus a bett…
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Family is tough. The Bible is 66 books of family strife! It was a father's favoritism that caused Joseph's brother to throw him in a pit. That poor choice was used for God's goodness as Joseph chose the path of healing and forgiveness. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about family, the patterns all of us experience, an…
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Mountaintops in scripture are made for low valleys. We use them to go down into the world to live a changed life, build community, and be a catalyst for transformation. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jesus' transfiguration, the response from the disciples, and what we can do with a glimpse of a mountaintop expe…
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Jesus tells the disciples the kingdom of heaven is like the smallest mustard seed that grows into a magnificent tree. When we step back from the notion that God only works through big miracles, we experience God's Kingdom through the smallest acts of faith. Through kindness to a stranger. Through serving alongside neighbor. In this episode, Melissa…
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Climbing Higher with The Very Rev. Dr. Horace Griffin
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There is a Black spiritual "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" referring to a dream Jacob had about a ladder with angels ascending and descending. The ladder represented a connection from God's heaven to our earthly place. The Black spiritual noted the faith of Black slaves: that they would also climb the ladder for their spiritual and physical blessi…
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God's word does not return empty or void. God's word is the creative force that brought the world and life into being! Just as God's word holds power so do ours. Are we speaking words of life? In this episode, Melissa and Sally have a conversation about God's word, what God's word teaches us about the power of our own words, and how we use our word…
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Divine Diversity with The Rev. Laura Masterson
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This July, we are featuring special guests from across The Diocese of Atlanta. Our first guest is The Rev. Laura Masterson, Priest in Charge at St. Mary and Martha in Buford, Ga. Kids see our world differently. They don't tolerate simply tolerate others; they accept others. They tap into the divine diversity of God. In this episode, Melissa and Lau…
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God is free! That means we should be free. Throughout time, humans have taken that up as energy and agency to overthrow regimes. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation freedom and Walter Brueggemann's book The Prophetic Imagination. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read For Faith. Support the show…
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It's easy to wave off the people that can't stand you, but the person that grew up loving you that says you're missing the mark is the one you take seriously. And that is Jeremiah in the bible! He saw his culture going the wrong direction, and he knew mature love demands that we love enough to see things as they are and give voice to those things a…
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In America, the average age of people who attend church skews older. In fact, the average age of the average member of The Episcopal Church is 66! Yet, God has done some of God's best work with faithful people older in age. Abram was 100 when his son Isaac was born. His wife Sarah struggled to believe that God could do something new with their very…
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In life, we learn that I am MINE. A person learns they are the captain of their own ship. Yet as people of faith, we are the stewards of the message that there is no better life than the one that God gives us! In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation around Abram's faithfulness to say yes to God and to pick up and leave and GO…
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The Reverend Dr. Pauli Murray was an American civil rights activist, advocate, legal activist, legal scholar, author, and Episcopal priest. In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Rosita Stevens-Holsey, the niece of Pauli Murray. They discuss Murray's life, ministry, and the monumental contributions Murray made in advancing policy to…
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What is uncertain in your life? Not the anxieties like if your team is going to win the big game, but the real uncertainty like worthiness, finances, and health. We can take them to our friend Jesus and he can give us the clarity that we need. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about uncertainty and anxiety. They discuss…
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Always be ready to give an accounting of your hope - St. Peter. Optimism fades but hope is eternal. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about hope. They discuss as Christians the reason we hope, why some people fail to have hope, and ways that we see hope in our world. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening…
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Learning to Be Brave with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde
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What does it take to learn to be brave? And how do we then use our own courage and bravery for the Kingdom of God? Especially when we have to work hard to be brave! In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, 9th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. They discuss her favorite bible stories, her experi…
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This episode was recorded while Bishop Wright was headed back from The Diocese of Cape Coast with 15 pilgrims. This is the second of two special guest episodes while Bishop Wright was on pilgrimage. In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with The Rev. Edgar Otero. They discuss Edgar's new ministry at St. Anthony's, why the church is growing, a…
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Bishop Wright is in Ghana with 15 pilgrims of the Diocese of Atlanta with their companion diocese, The Diocese of Cape Coast. Over the next two weeks, we will share the space of For People with special guests. In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Bishop Doug Scharf of The Diocese of Southwest Florida. They discuss how he sees the resurr…
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We are 150 episodes into For People! A faithful experiment of The Diocese of Atlanta sharing the love and leadership of Jesus. In 150 episodes, For People has been downloaded 200,000x in 5,000 cities, 100 countries, and all 50 states. It is in the top 10% of all Buzzsprout podcasts, our hosting site. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright, have…
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Jesus was lynched on a tree outside the city walls in front of his closest friends and mother. But there is no Easter Resurrection without Good Friday. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Good Friday and our own Good Fridays. Listen in for the full conversation. Before listening, read For Faith. Support the show…
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Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem. He didn’t have to make this trip, he could have remained rural royalty, a potentate among the peasants. But, this donkey ride was the logical progression of his faith. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Jesus' ride into Jerusalem days before his murder. They share how we make pro…
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Lent is a season where we try to get our minds and behinds in line with God. It's a chance to grow closer to God and let God do some work in us. This Lent, Bishop Wright is offering a 5-part video series themed Jesus Makes the Difference. This 5-part series is based on the Sunday lectionary of Lent and includes a reflection guide. In this episode, …
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Lent is a season where we try to get our minds and behinds in line with God. It's a chance to grow closer to God and let God do some work in us. This Lent, Bishop Wright is offering a 5-part video series themed Jesus Makes the Difference. This 5-part series is based on the Sunday lectionary of Lent and includes a reflection guide. In this episode, …
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Lent is a season where we try to get our minds and behinds in line with God. It's a chance to grow closer to God and let God do some work in us. This Lent, Bishop Wright is offering a 5-part video series themed Jesus Makes the Difference. This 5-part series is based on the Sunday lectionary of Lent and includes a reflection guide. In this episode, …
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Lent is a season where we try to get our minds and behinds in line with God. It's a chance to grow closer to God and let God do some work in us. This Lent, Bishop Wright is offering a 5-part video series themed Jesus Makes the Difference. This 5-part series is based on the Sunday lectionary of Lent and includes a reflection guide. In this episode, …
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Celebrating Absalom Jones with The Very Rev. Canon Martini Shaw
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As Black History Month closes, we wanted to take some time to discuss the life of Absalom Jones, the first Black Episcopal priest in The Episcopal Church. Absalom's story is one of loving God and loving all people. One of starting something brand new with and for God! In this episode, Bishop Wright has a conversation with Canon Martini Shaw, 17th R…
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Lent is a season where we try to get our minds and behinds in line with God. It's a chance to grow closer to God and let God do some work in us. This Lent, Bishop Wright is offering a 5-part video series themed Jesus Makes the Difference. This 5-part series is based on the Sunday lectionary of Lent and includes a reflection guide. In this episode, …
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God rescues us of from darkness. But coming into the light and seeing comes with a cost. It is a choice to shift our attention towards neighbor and God. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about what it takes to shift our attention - an active choice to follow God and to love our neighbor. Listen in for the full conversat…
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Preaching and The Holy Spirit with Teresa Fry Brown PhD
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What makes a good sermon? For the preacher, it is knowing oneself, knowing the biblical text and context, knowing the people, and knowing what The Holy Spirit is speaking directly to them. It is also leaving the people hearing the sermon with some good holy questioning of their own walk with Christ and with neighbor in the world. In this episode, B…
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Christian maturity is understood as having a vibrant relationship with God as Lord and friend, and a proficiency with the practices and tools of the faith. Tools like service, giving, prayer, silence and worship. Christian maturity is understood as: actively bringing our lives, lips, hopes, and conflict resolution approaches under submission to the…
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Dr. King was born in Atlanta and was murdered in Memphis. And though we’ve seen change since then, there are still unarmed Black and Brown people dying in senseless violence. Just this past week, police murdered Tyre Nichols in Memphis. As our country reckons with another act of police brutality, we bring you an episode with two Black Bishops, our …
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God prefers us. We are God's people. All of us. And yet, it is a defiant posture to believe God's blessings are for all of us. Just take a look around and we see disparity and an unequal balance of power. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation on who is blessed by God and what Jesus says about a God for all and a God that st…
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Spiritual growth and maturity is knowing and walking alongside your neighbor that views the world differently. Dr. King speaks of becoming a World House. If we are to be a World House we are to know every religion and every human as a part of the human family. These famous words still ring true today as antisemitism is on the rise. In this episode,…
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Why hope? Dr. King speaks directly to why we should have hope. In this week's For Faith, Bishop Wright points to 5 quotes from Dr. King that embody hope. Dr. King's 5 quotes led Bishop Wright to the 5 following reasons why we have hope: 1) God is sovereign. 2) The Holy Spirit causes growth and alignment in us. 3) Exemplary Christian living changes …
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Darkness is a place that God can use. God uses darkness. God's Light cannot be overcome by darkness. That is the heart of Epiphany. That God is able. That God is near. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about Epiphany, it's meaning, and where we go from here in the new year. Listen in for the full conversation. Before li…
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