For People with Bishop Rob Wright
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.
Episodes
225 episodes since 2020
Exposing Christian Nationalism with The Rev. Dr. Pamela Cooper-White
What happens when faith and nationalism collide? The next guest in our Christian Nationalism series is The Rev. Dr. Pamela Cooper- White, author of The Psychology of Christian Nationalism. Bishop Wright and Dr. Cooper-White exp...
September 13, 2024
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Episode 219
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24:52
Exposing Christian Nationalism with Dr. Michael W. Austin
Christian Nationalism is an ideology that’s everywhere, masquerades as a theology that has infected our politics and seeks to guide our policies locally and nationally. The problem with Christian Nationalism is that it doesn’t have anything to ...
September 06, 2024
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26:56
Honor
What if Labor Day was about more than just barbecues and a day off work? Truly honoring labor means advocating for living wages, healthcare, and quality education for all that labor. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright unpac...
August 30, 2024
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Episode 218
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19:34
Spiritual Leadership and Young Adults with The Rev Dr. Neichelle R. Guidry
What does it mean to be a spiritual leader for young adults? The Rev. Dr. Neichelle R. Guidry, the Dean of Sisters Chapel at Spelman College, brings her rich, ecumenical background to the table, sharing how her diverse religious experiences inf...
August 23, 2024
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Episode 217
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25:27
Insight
All of us have insight. Insight is the capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing. From insight comes wisdom. Proverbs 9:1-6 invites us to consider the role of spiritual mentorship and community in cultiv...
August 16, 2024
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Episode 216
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20:40
Imitators
What distinguishes being nice from being kind? Kindness is rooted in truth, boldness, and courage. The definition of nice is agreeable. Big difference.In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about real kindness, e...
August 09, 2024
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Episode 215
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18:12
Foundation with Kelsey Andries
What role does faith play when you're on the cusp of major life changes? With God, we are able to stand on firm foundation. A foundation that keeps us on solid ground during times of transition and uncertainty.In this episode, Melissa h...
August 02, 2024
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Episode 214
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20:54
Gifts with Marycelis Otero
Have you ever wondered how even the smallest acts can ripple out and create significant impacts? In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Marycelis Otero, a candidate for Holy Orders to the Priesthood in The Diocese of Atla...
July 26, 2024
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Episode 213
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21:47
Choose with The Rev. Bonnie Underwood
Ever wonder how to keep your spiritual roots strong amidst life's storms? The balance between spiritual renewal and daily demands can actually be a divine opportunity. What might happen when we slow down daily to open ourselves up to God?
July 19, 2024
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Episode 212
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18:36
Signed, Sealed, Delivered with The Rev. Rhett Solomon
This July, we are featuring special guests from across The Diocese of Atlanta for Summer Shorts! How can you live fully into the spiritual reality of being "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" by God? Join us as we welcome The Rev. Rhett So...
July 12, 2024
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Episode 211
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17:09
Defeating Giants
Can faith like David's still conquer the giants of our modern world? The story of David and Goliath is a story that reminds us of the giants we battle today, such as hate, poverty, and scarcity. These struggles are rooted in spiritual wic...
June 21, 2024
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Episode 210
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23:06
Questions
Have you ever wondered how asking the right questions can transform your faith journey? In The Episcopal Church, having questions of faith and not always having the answers is a part of common life together. In this episode, Melissa and...
June 14, 2024
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Episode 209
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21:29
Grace-grit
Ever wondered how grace can act as the very grit that sustains us through life’s toughest storms? Grace is a tangible force that builds and strengthens communities, encouraging us to live fully in faith. In a world often divided by politics and...
June 07, 2024
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Episode 208
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21:22
Fighting Hunger with Atlanta Community Food Bank CEO Kyle Waide
What if your family had to choose between paying for groceries or healthcare? For many in the US, this painful dilemma is a harsh reality. In today's episode, we're joined by Kyle Waide, President and CEO of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, to ...
May 31, 2024
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Episode 207
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24:11
The Work of Dismantling Racism with The Rev. Greg Warren
Dismantling racism is holy and life-giving work. It is hard work, especially in a society divided on the issues of racism, power, and privilege. We thank God for The Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing, a unique and powerful expression of o...
May 17, 2024
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Episode 206
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26:52
Freedom
If we start to see the way God sees, we start to look at how we handle the planet, conversations with others, money, and so many other spaces in life. For many of us, we've come to a settled sense on a lot of these things which limits what we a...
May 10, 2024
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Episode 205
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22:48
Led
We should be losing some arguments with Jesus! If we are losing arguments with Jesus, we are being led by The Spirit. In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about St. Paul's letter to the Romans. They discuss Pau...
May 03, 2024
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Episode 204
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25:08
Offer
What kind of offer can we make to the world as Christians? Have you ever considered the ripple effect of a simple invitation? In this episode, Melissa and Bishop Wright have a conversation about the power behind extending a hand of fait...
April 26, 2024
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Episode 203
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20:57
Revives
Lots of things give us a quick and cheap energy hit have adverse side effects. Growing closer to a loving God that welcomes all brings no adverse side effects! Instead of an energy supplement, taking up a spiritual practice revives not only our...
April 19, 2024
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Episode 202
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23:18
Look, Touch, Lunch
Peace be with you! These are the 4 words Jesus says when he enters the room to see the disciples for the first time since his death and resurrection. Jesus enters the space with grace. He says look. He says touch. And then He breaks bread. He s...
April 12, 2024
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Episode 201
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21:56
Easter Gift
Happy Easter! As we reach the milestone of our 200th episode, we are taking a moment to reflect on the journey that started as an experiment during COVID. And three years later, For People has reached all 50 states, over 100 countries, and 6,00...
April 05, 2024
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Episode 200
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21:26
King of Palms and Curses
Have we fashioned a Jesus who mirrors our own ideologies, unwittingly reshaping God to endorse our political agendas? On Palm Sunday, the same people that would shout "Hosanna", an exclamation of praise, and the same mob that should shout "cruc...
March 22, 2024
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Episode 199
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22:42
Letting Go... of the Fear of Death
We all understand our lives as gift, but Jesus tells us to not cower at the fear of death! When this physical form comes to pass, there is an overwhelming reality that will embrace all of us. And that is why we call it faith! In this ep...
March 15, 2024
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Episode 198
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24:01
Letting Go... of Condemnation
God is using God's power to make sure that those of us who fall short, those of us in need of rescue, have a future available to us. God somehow uses all of our missteps to then help us craft a witness, a narrative whereby we can say to other s...
March 08, 2024
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Episode 197
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22:20
Letting Go... of the Church
The most adaptive challenge facing the church is for the organization that bears his name to actually put him first!. What is at the heart of following Jesus in our world today? If Jesus were here today would he recognize the church he founded?...
March 01, 2024
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Episode 196
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19:47