[New Podcast Episode] Because God is God: A Joyful Conversation with the Rev. Dr. Justin Crisp

In a world full of so much pain, what is the hope of joy? How do we hold God’s goodness and the brokenness of our…

[New Podcast Episode] Between Human and Divine Agency: A Conversation with the Rev. Beth Horsch 

How do we trust and stay with a process when our destination is unclear? Today we explore the daunting and delightful space in between —…

[New Podcast Episode] From Crisis To Opportunity: A Conversation with the Rt. Rev. Dr. Susan Brown Snook

We are thrilled to welcome to the show yet another Episcopal Bishop, this time from our home state of California! The Rt. Rev. Dr. Susan…

[New Podcast Episode] On Being With: A Conversation with the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells

In our latest episode, Scot and Claire are joined by the Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, Vicar of St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London, former Dean of Duke…

[New Podcast Episode] Eat What Is Set Before You: A Conversation with Dr. Scott Hagley

Our first episode of 2024 invites us to move deeper into the daunting and delightful wisdom of Luke 10, the text within which our congregations…

[New Podcast Episode] To Be Brave: A Conversation with the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde

Our new season kicks off with an honest and courageous conversation with the Rt. Rev. Mariann Budde, ninth bishop of the Diocese of Washington (D.C.).…

[New Podcast Episode] We've Barely Begun: Imagining a More Just Future with Rob Hopkins

In our final episode of the season, we’re thrilled to welcome organizer and environmentalist Rob Hopkins, co-founder of Transition Town Totnes and author of several…

[Nuevo episodio del podcast] Quédate quieto y escucha: Una conversación con la Dra. Catherine Meeks

En nuestro décimo episodio, exploramos el desmantelamiento del racismo no simplemente como una acción política o social, sino como algo central en nuestra formación espiritual…

[New Podcast Episode] Stand Still and Listen: A Conversation with Dr. Catherine Meeks

In our tenth episode, we explore dismantling racism not simply as political or social action but as something central to our spiritual formation as followers…

[New Podcast Episode] The Gospel Fully Alive: A Conversation with the Rev. Lina Thompson

We’re delighted to welcome yet another transformational leader to the Vital + Thriving Podcast, someone who has not only helped her congregation grow but also to…

[New Podcast Episode] God Is Forever Implicated: A (Wonderfully) Messy Conversation with Debie Thomas

The daughter and granddaughter of evangelical pastors, Christianity has been the starting point, the destination, and the path in between for this episode’s guest, Debie Thomas,…

[New Podcast Episode] God is Not Elsewhere: A Conversation with the Revs. Phil Brochard and Alissa Newton

In our seventh episode, we welcome two guests for the first time, co-authors of the newly released Vital Christian Community: Twelve Characteristics of Healthy Congregations. Sharing out…

[New Podcast Episode] Laughter, Tears, and Transformation: A Conversation with the Rev. Molly Baskette

Before moving to the Bay Area to lead First Church Berkeley, which she lovingly describes as a «motley pew,» UCC pastor the Rev. Molly Baskette…

Online Sessions: Introduction to V+T for Next Cohort [Nov. 17, Dec. 6]

Learn more about the Vital+Thriving program and how your congregation can get involved in the next learning cohort! These informational meeting will outline the process…

Dwelling in the Word: Now offered online weekly!

Dwelling in the Word is a communal prayer practice in which we listen to how God is speaking to us through Scripture, while paying attention to…

Timeline Events: Discovering Our Future in Our Past

In the Partnership for Missional Church journey of spiritual discernment to which each local church in Vital+ Thriving is invited, a Timeline Event makes up…

First Gathering for Churches in the Vital + Thriving Initiative

Written by Amy Cook, Working Group Head for Faith Formation, The Episcopal Diocese of California At the beginning of May, the pilot cohort for the…

Reflecting on Vital+Thriving Gathering 1

My name is Rachel Stout. I am a reflective practitioner and clergy coach with Newbigin House of Studies, and thrilled to be a part of…

Introducción de congregaciones vitales y prósperas

Estoy muy emocionado de presentarles “Congregaciones Vitales+Prósperas” (V+T), un centro de aprendizaje ministerial desarrollado para las congregaciones de la Diócesis de California. Hemos creado un…

Introducing Vital+Thriving Congregations

I am so excited to introduce you to “Vital+Thriving Congregations” (V+T), a ministry learning hub developed for the congregations of the Diocese of California. We’ve…