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A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast

Simon Doong & Lee Catoe
Social Justice
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Christianity
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Climate Change
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Community Engagement
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Trauma
Racism
Pride Month
Compassion
Wealth Gap
Identity
Grief
Presbyterian Church
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Queer Family
Self-Acceptance
Asylum Seekers

Welcome to A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast, the podcast where we respond to your questions and comments on issues of faith, social justice and church life. Don't be afraid to write in and ask your question because if it matters to you, it matters to us and it just might be a matter of faith. Whether it be faith in God, faith in others or faith in yourself. We are brought to you by the Office o... more

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Special Guest:

Elizabeth Caldwell, Author of Waiting: Spending Advent with the Psalms

Question of the Week:

We have talked on the podcast previously about the relevance of the Psalms for the seasons of lent and then Easter. But how... more

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Special Guest:

Steven Charleston, Author of Sacred Migration: An Indigenous Elder's Vision for Our Future and Sacred Steps: An Indigenous Elder's Meditations for Our Moment

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Modern concepts of migration focus h... more

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Special Guest:

Rev. Dr. Christine Hong, Author of Waking Up Ghosts: Making Peace with Ancestors

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What does it mean to decolonize our faith, especially for immigrant communities? How can they navigate reclaiming... more

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Special Guest:

Peter Carlson, Editor of A Queer Lectionary: (Im)Proper Readings from the Margins - Year A & B; Associate Professor of Religion at California Lutheran University

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Why (and how) does inclusive bib... more

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Steven Charleston
Indigenous elder, author and former Episcopal bishop
Episode: Indigenous Wisdom and Sacred Migration w/ Steven Charleston
Christine Hong
Author of Waking Up Ghosts: Making Peace with Ancestors
Episode: Waking Up Ghosts w/ Christine Hong
Peter Carlson
Editor of A Queer Lectionary and associate professor of religion
California Lutheran University
Episode: A Queer Lectionary w/ Peter Carlson
Varina Buntin Willse
Author of Beneath and Between and Other Overlooked Words That Illuminate God
Author, Beneath and Between
Episode: Overlooked Words That Illuminate God w/ Varina Buntin Willse
Megan DeMatteo
Author of Emotionally Sober and Unimaginably Good, The Adult Child's Guide to Living a Happy Life
Broadleaf Books
Episode: Addiction, Recovery, and The Adult Child w/ Megan DeMatteo
Michael Heyes
Author of Devils of Democracy, associate professor and chair of Religion at Lycoming College
Lycoming College
Episode: Political Demons and How We Deal With Them w/ Michael Heyes
Sarah Stankorb
Reporter on the intersection of religion, politics, and gender; author of Disobedient Women and Damned If She Does
Journalist/Author
Episode: Why Women Quit Church w/ Sarah Stankorb
Chelsea Kim Long
Author of Faithfully Descendant Daughters, Reclaiming Christian Womanhood Beyond Patriarchy
Author; Neighborhood Pastor
Episode: Reclaiming Christian Womanhood beyond Patriarchy w/ Chelsea Kim Long
Will Brown
Author of No Longer Male and Female, a biblical guide for questions about gender; hospital chaplain
No Longer Male and Female (author); hospital chaplain
Episode: A Biblical Guide for Our Questions about Gender w/ Will Brown

Hosts

Simon
Lee
Editor of Unbound, an interactive journal on Christian social justice

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • We need this community!

    This is a wonderful podcast. Timely. Thoughtful. Reflective. But more than just talking. The leaders of this podcast and their guests give us actions to take; things to DO. Thank you! I loved this one in particular. I am listening a year later— Feb 206. And it is timely now. These folks need to get supported to send this message wide and far: what is being Christian? What and who are we today? What would Jesu do?(sorry could not help but type this)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EGoBraugh
    United States9 months ago
  • A Sacred Space for the Unsettled Soul

    For all who feel unsettled in heart, body, mind and soul, Simon and Lee offer a sacred space where relevant questions meet thoughtful discussion grounded in good theology and faithful insight. Their familiar voices bring light and hope in a weary and broken world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rev. Cranford
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast.

    One of my faves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    charlesdmurray
    United Statesa year ago
  • Purely heretical.

    I’m confused if there is anything on this podcast that actually relates to Presbyterianism, or Christianity as a whole. No mention of the Christian faith, what God calls us to do, or help in Bible literacy. Should be renamed to something else because there is nothing Presbyterian about this podcast at all.

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    Levis music-searchonyoutube;)
    United States2 years ago
  • Five stars. Five stars only.

    It doesn’t get any better than Simon & Lee.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cws92
    United States3 years ago

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One reviewer criticizes the focus as insufficiently Presbyterian and Christian, indicating that the inclusive, exploratory approach may not suit everyone.
Listeners praise Simon and Lee as familiar, engaging hosts who make difficult questions approachable.
Several reviewers say the conversations resonate beyond Presbyterian and Christian audiences.
Listeners appreciate guests who offer practical actions and resources, not just discussion.
Reviews value the thoughtful theology and fresh perspectives on faith, culture, church life, and social justice.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Indigenous Wisdom and Sacred Migration w/ Steven Charleston
Q: What are the other core things that all of us should think a little bit more about?
Charleston names humility, imagination and perception alongside kindness. He describes humility as willingness to do what others will not, imagination as releasing new and untried ideas, and these practices as ways to change perceptions and work toward a better future.
Indigenous Wisdom and Sacred Migration w/ Steven Charleston
Q: Why is reframing migration as a spiritual journey and opportunity for transformation so important in our current time of polarization, politicization, and fear?
Charleston says people are anxious and looking for a future they can rely on and build together. Seeing migration as a shared human journey can help people turn toward possibility and change rather than recoil from the suffering of migrants and refugees.
Waking Up Ghosts w/ Christine Hong
Q: Can you talk about how we can do the work and aid in the healing of those who have gone before us?
Hong says Korean Mugyo teaches that ancestors must heal before guiding descendants. Living differently, stopping generational harm and listening to untold family stories can help that healing, while ancestors can offer strength and wisdom in return.
Waking Up Ghosts w/ Christine Hong
Q: What does it mean to decolonize our faith, especially for immigrant communities, and how can they navigate reclaiming ancestral spirituality amidst histories of displacement, cultural loss, and conversion to Christianity?
Hong says decolonizing faith involves reconnecting with the spiritual traditions people had before displacement and conversion. For immigrant families, ancestral practices can be difficult to sustain after separation from land and community, while religious communities can also offer safety and continuity. She encourages listening to family histories and integrating ancestral traditions with Christian practice.
A Queer Lectionary w/ Peter Carlson
Q: Would you agree that queer theology and queer theory can help people discover things about themselves beyond gender and sexuality?
Carlson agrees that deep, honest communication can help people discover things about themselves. He says queer readings invite people to tell their own stories and read scripture through their embodied experience, rather than treating queer people as outsiders who need help.

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What is A Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful conversations about Christian faith, church life, social justice, and the questions people bring to religious communities. Regular hosts Simon and Lee invite authors, clergy, scholars, journalists, and other practitioners to connect personal experience with theological ideas, often drawing on a guest's recent book or research. Topics include inclusive biblical interpretation, gender and sexuality, migration, spiritual practices, church institutions, recovery, economics, and the relationship between faith and science. The discussions are conversational but substantive, with attention to practical responses and ways communities can act on what they learn. A distinctive feature is the willingness to bring perspectives from outside P... more

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