Episcopal Priest Explains

Episcopal Priest Explains

Episcopal Priest Kyle Martindale tackles various topics, from religion and theology to pop culture. In the first few minutes, he takes a crack at explaining the topic for the episode and sometimes submitted questions before bringing in someone who is much more knowledgeable on the subject. With his signature blend of comedy and seriousness, Episcopal Priest Explains becomes an approachable entry point into sometimes difficult subjects.

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August 22, 2023 30 mins

In Season 2 Episode 5 of Episcopal Priest Explains, I conclude my conversation with with Dr. Joseph Thompson, Assistant Professor of Race and Ethnicity Studies and Associate Dean of Multicultural Ministries at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. We discuss what programs are like for multicultural ministry and ethnic studies, and leadership ministry in these areas at a seminary in the Episcopal Church. Be sure to check ...

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In this episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Dr. Joseph Thompson, Assistant Professor of Race and Ethnicity Studies and Associate Dean of Multicultural Ministries at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. We discuss what programs are like for multicultural ministry and ethnic studies, and leadership ministry in these areas at a seminary in the Episcopal Church. Be sure to check the links below for how to ...

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In this episode of Episcopal Priest explains, Dean Katie Hargis from St. Mark’s Pro-Cathedral in Nebraska and I sat down on the last night of EYE 2023 to chat about the event. This is the first episode exploring a less formal format, which will be marked as “Streets of Galilee” episodes, recorded out and about as a conversation rather than an interview. 


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In Season 2 Episode 2 of Episcopal Priest Explains, I conclude my conversation with with Dean Ian Markham, Dean and President at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. We discuss life, seminary, and leadership ministry at residential seminary in the Episcopal Church. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 


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In the season two opener of Episcopal Priest Explains, I sit down with Dean Ian Markham, Dean and President at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA. We discuss life, seminary, and leadership ministry at residential seminary in the Episcopal Church. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 


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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I continue my conversation with Father Keleawe Hee, Rector at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in the Palolo Valley of Honolulu. We discuss life, history, and ministry as a Native Hawaiian in the Episcopal Church in Hawaii. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Father Keleawe Hee, Rector at Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in the Palolo Valley of Honolulu. We discuss life, history, and ministry as a Native Hawaiian in the Episcopal Church in Hawaii. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 


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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I conclude my conversation with Jane Tan Creti, iconographer and teacher. We discuss life, history, and the work of writing icons for prayer. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 


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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Jane Tan Creti, iconographer and teacher. We discuss life, history, and the work of writing icons for prayer. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 


Check out the link for images of some of the work shared by our guest!

https://imgur.com/a/KQ4jU4f 


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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I continue my conversation with Trevor Floyd of Trevor Floyd and Company liturgical supplies. We discuss life, history, and the ministry of providing vestments and other liturgical supplies to worshipping communities. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 


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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Trevor Floyd of Trevor Floyd and Company liturgical supplies. We discuss life, history, and the ministry of providing vestments and other liturgical supplies to worshipping communities. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 


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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down once more with Bishop Craig Loya of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota. We discuss life, ministry, and Indigenous ministries and reconciliation in the Episcopal Church. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. EPE will be on a brief midseason break following this episode, but we’ll be...

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Bishop Craig Loya of the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota. We discuss life, ministry, and ministry in the Episcopal Church following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I  continue my chat with Bishop Allen Shin of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. We discuss life, ministry, and Holy Communion in the Episcopal Church. This topic is our first listener-submitted question, so be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Bishop Allen Shin of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. We discuss life, ministry, and Holy Communion in the Episcopal Church. This topic is our first listener-submitted question, so be sure to check the links below for how to join in and help Episcopal Priest Explains continue to approach interesting topics. 

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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Bishop Deon Johnson of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. We discuss life, ministry, Juneteenth, and racial reconciliation in the Episcopal Church, and with the need for all these things. 


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In the latest episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Bishop Deon Johnson of the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri. We discuss life, ministry, Juneteenth, and racial reconciliation in the Episcopal Church, and with the need for all these things. 

Join us for this wonderful discussion and come back next time for the conclusion of the topic. In the coming weeks, Episcopal Priest Explains will chat with Bishop Allen...

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In the fourth episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I continue my conversation  with Fr. Bill Baker of the Church of the Ascension in Staten Island, New York. We continue our series for LGBTQ+ Pride with a conversation on marriage equality in the Episcopal Church and some of the movements that got us to where we are in our church, and where some other religious groups are and have been along the way.

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In the third episode of Episcopal Priest explains, I sit down with Fr. Bill Baker of the Church of the Ascension in Staten Island, New York. We continue our series for LGBTQ+ Pride with a conversation on marriage equality in the Episcopal Church and some of the movements that got us to where we are in our church, and where some other religious groups are and have been along the way.

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In the second Episode of Episcopal Priest Explains I continue a two part conversation on the history of LGBTQ+ inclusion (and affirmation) in the Episcopal Church with Bishop Mary Glasspool, Bishop Assistant in the Episcopal Diocese of New York.

Join us as we discuss lives of faith in the church and the need to stand up to make the plea for a more just and loving Church, made in the image of Jesus love rather than our...

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