Church Matters
Church Matters talks about the church and how church matters to the world. A production of Christ Episcopal Church of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Episodes
In this episode of Church Matters, hosts Fr. Brian Gross, Charles Crawley, and Chris Hubbs talk with historian and educator Betty Daniels. Betty talks about Black spirituality, her work with the Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success, and the importance of having Critical Conversations about diversity and inclusion in our community.
Church Matters is a production of Christ Episcopal Church of Cedar Rapids, a member of the Epis...
Episode 6 of Church Matters will release on June 1, 2026! Join us as we talk with historian and educator Betty Daniels about Black Spirituality and the importance of having Critical Conversations as a community.
In this episode of Church Matters, hosts Fr. Brian Gross and Charles Crawley talk with former Iowa State Senator (and Christ Church member) Rob Hogg. Rob is a climate change activist, educator, and author, and brings his wisdom and experience to encourage us to care for creation around us.
Church Matters is a production of Christ Episcopal Church of Cedar Rapids, a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa.
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Episode 5 of Church Matters will release on May 4, 2026! Join us as we talk with former Iowa State Senator Rob Hogg about the reality of climate change and how we should care for our planet.
In this episode of Church Matters, hosts Fr. Brian Gross and Chris Hubbs talk with The Right Reverend Betsey Monnot, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa. Bishop Betsey talks about her recent participation in protests in Minnesota, and about the challenge of loving our neighbors, especially the ones who disagree with us.
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Episode 4 of Church Matters will release on April 6, 2026! Join us as we talk with the Right Reverend Betsey Monnot, Bishop of the Diocese of Iowa, about the challenge of loving our neighbors in turbulent times.
In this episode of Church Matters, hosts Fr. Brian Gross, Charles Crawley, and Chris Hubbs talk with Anna Venenga. During her undergrad years she was the beloved "Anna the Intern" at Christ Church; now she comes back to share with us from her experiences in her first year as a student at Virginia Theological Seminary.
Church Matters is a production of Christ Episcopal Church of Cedar Rapids, a member of the Episcopal Diocese of Iow...
Episode 3 of Church Matters will release on March 2nd, 2026! Join us as we talk with former Christ Church intern Anna Venenga about her first year as a student at Virginia Theological Seminary.
In this episode of Church Matters, hosts Fr. Brian Gross and Chris Hubbs talk with Rev. Eric Rucker, the director of Simpson Youth Academy and prist at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Des Moines, Iowa. Eric's work with the Simpson Youth Academy gives him first-hand insight into the challenges facing boys and young men both in our society and in the church.
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Episode 2 of Church Matters will release on February 2nd, 2026! Join us as we talk with the Reverend Eric Rucker, director of the Simpson Youth Academy.
In this episode of Church Matters, hosts Fr. Brian Gross and Charles Crawley talk with Rev. Jonathan Heifner of St. Paul's United Methodist Church of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Jonathan is active in community organizing in support of immigrants and refugees, leading protests outside of the local ICE office and working with Escucha Mi Voz Iowa.
Church Matters is a production of Christ Episcopal Church of Cedar Rapids, a member of the Epis...
Episode 1 of Church Matters will release on January 5th, 2026! Join us as we talk with the Reverend Jonathan Heifner, lead pastor of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids.
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