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We are a podcast sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island and The Cathedral of St John, whose goal is to create space to have real and meaningful conversations about faith. Settle in for a listen at home, or take us on the road with you! Sip your tea with a splash of Theology.
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Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Welcome back to Tea Time Theology! We are so excited to be starting our 3 season! Their is a new voice in the hosting chair, Taylor. He usually does all of our episode editing and makes us sound amazing! For this season he is coming in front of the mic himself. This episode is Ivy and Mo "pass the baton" to Taylor, and talk about what shows they have been watching during this Pandemic time.
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
We are doing an exciting bonus episode to introduce one of the newest clergy members of the Diocese of RI. Rev. Benjamin Straley began as rector of St. Stephen's parish in August 2020. He is particularly passionate about forming deeper engagement, discipleship, and spirituality. Before being called to the priesthood he was the Associate Director of Music and Organist at Washington National Cathedral.
Facebook: Saint Stephen's Church in Providence
Instagram: benjamin.pearce.straley
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Happy Summer! Season 3 is all about God and pop culture. In preparation for our season drop, we're sharing this special BONUS episode.
We invited community activist and poet Justice Ameer to discuss the popular music video Montero ( Call Me By Your Name) by Lil Nas X. Join Ivy, Mo and Justice as they unpack their thoughts about the video.
**Note that this video contains explicit content. We talk about it in a way that you do not need to watch the video to understand the conversation.
You can follow Justice on the following platforms:
Twitter: @thejusticeameer
Instagram: @purpleistheoldblack & @qtroots
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
To close out Season 2, Mo chats with retired clergy Michael Pearson about his journey through ordination and serving as an Episcopal priest. Fr. Pearson still serves as a filler priest for congregations in need. After a season of exploring service and how the church can manifest outside of church walls, it's interesting to ponder if one can ever retire from their calling.
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Join Mo and Betsy Fornal to discuss how the Rhode Island Episcopal Diocese is adapting during the COVID-19 pandemic. Canon Elizabeth Fornal is the Director of Episcopal Charities, which provides sustaining grants for nonprofit agencies that work with congregations to meet the needs of their local communities.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
This week Mo chats with Peter Berton, Music Director at St. John's the Evangelist in Newport, RI. Peter and Mo discuss how music can be a powerful form of service and explore children and music in the church. Learn more about the choir school at https://thechoirschoolri.org/
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
This week Mo chats with Doris & Eduardo Espinal from the Church of the Ascension in Cranston, RI. Doris serves as the assistant to Pastor Santiago and Eduardo is acting Senior Warden. They discuss how multi-lingual services do not inhibit the cohesion and unity in their church community.
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
This week, Mo chats with Dennis LaFreniere about depicting biblical stories in theatrical performances. Dennis is the producer and director of Fisherman's Follies, a faith-based performance group based at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Cumberland, comprised of members from Cumberland and Lincoln.
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
This week, Mo sits down with Vince Edwards, Organist and Director of Music at Grace Episcopal Church in Providence, RI. They do a mini deep-dive into the history of the Hymnal 1982, exploring the role that music plays within church services. They also discuss how music can engage kids in the church.
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Mo welcomes Pastor Linda Forsberg (First Evangelical Lutheran Church) and Orville Forbes about Church Beyond the Walls. Church Beyond the Walls is a street-church community that builds solidarity among people from all walks of life. This episode explores how the church can manifest in individual communities, and how individuals can leverage their faith in community service.