All things…Episcopal

In this episode… we have a fun, heartfelt, and inspiring conversation with the newest bishop in the Episcopal Church — The Rt. Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux, IX Bishop of Western Missouri! We dive into Bishop Amy’s incredible call story, her passion for ministry with children and youth, and her surprising hobbies — from knitting and video games (yes, she loves The Sims and Mario Party!). She even shares her wish for better broadcast sound in women’s cycling — how cool is that? But that’s not all — Bishop Amy answers a mix of silly, thoughtful, and theological questions submitted by children, youth, young adults, clergy, and staff across the Dioceses of Western Missouri and Kansas. It’s personal. It’s joyful. It’s real. About the Hosts:Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. Hayley Cobb (she/her) is a cradle Episcopalian and southwest Missouri native. A longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO (W. MO), Hayley has been helping lead the church's youth program since 2022. She also serves as a LEM, acolyte, and is a member of the parish Youth & Children’s Commission. Hayley is in her second year on Diocesan Council and recently served on the Bishop Search Committee for the 9th Bishop of West Missouri.Professionally, Hayley is the Communications Director for Leadership Springfield, a nonprofit that offers community leadership programs to professionals and students, including Rosie, a free advocacy network for women in the region. The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) started as the Youth Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas in January 2013 and her title has changed four times since then, but she's currently the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner. She has been involved as an adult with the diocesan youth program since 2005 and campus ministry program since 2007. Karen was an active youth in Kansas from 1989-1995, and as a college student participated in Campus Ministry at K-State in 1995-96. Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels from 2008-2012, and prior to that worked as an Academic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike and dog Cherry. The Rev. David Wilcox (he/him) Serves as the Missioner for Youth Ministry in the Diocese of West Missouri and as Assisting Priest at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Kansas City. Before finding his way to the Episcopal Church in 2015 David spent time in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. He is passionate about the Gospel, formation, history, coffee and little known (and less cared about) information. David and his husband Zach live in Belton with their energetic (and not at all spoiled) dog Ollie. Guest Bio: The Rt. Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux, IX Bishop of W. MO Bishop Amy was born and raised all over the south, namely the Carolinas and Louisiana. After graduating from Louisiana Scholars' College, she returned to her home church in Covington, Louisiana to pursue ordination to the priesthood. During this time, she met her husband, Jared. Together, they traveled to Austin where +Amy attended seminary. 26 years later, they have three children and have lived in Dallas, Eastern Kentucky, Little Rock, and now Kansas City. They also have two dogs, Luca and Bethany, and one grand-puppy, Charlotte. +Amy is most excited about all the ways the people of West Missouri seek to serve Jesus in their communities. She is confident the kingdom of God is near to us here and can't wait to see all the Holy Spirit is doing in our midst. Relevant links: Bishop Meaux Book Recommendation: The Wee Free Men series by Terry PrachettSuggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment. To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click hereTo learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click hereAll Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media. Music is provided by Blue Dot sessionsOur opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode… We talk about Immigration and Migration and how it is impacting folkssocially and spiritually. We hear from two young adults, one from the Diocese of W. Missouriand one from the Diocese of Kansas. We are also joined by the Reverend Mtr. Sarah Shipman(Diocese of Kansas) who also serves as the Director for Episcopal Migration Ministries.About the HostsClare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’sminister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque TheologicalSeminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of oneday becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from aninterfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old.The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner for the EpiscopalDiocese of Kansas. Karen was an active youth in the Kansas youth ministry program, and as a collegestudent participated in Campus Ministry at K-State, she returned as an adult volunteer in her late 20s.Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels for four years, and prior to that worked as anAcademic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degreein Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, andreceived a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She wasordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video gameson her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with herhusband Mike and dog Cherry.Guest Bio:The Rev. Sarah Shipman (she/her)Sarah Shipman is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Kansas and an attorneywho is the Director of Episcopal Migration Ministries. She has served as a cabinet secretary under two governors in Kansas as well as serving as an assistant Attorney General.Dani Mortensen (she/her)Was born and raised in Mexico and came to the states when she was 10 years old.Dani loves getting to know people and helping out whenever she can. She is a biganimal lover and especially love her two doggos Sam (German Shepherd) andKelson (Pit Bull Terrier). She enjoys occasionally having a night to do somecooking with Kelson where he gets to try everything on the menu before it’sserved! Dani found a home in the Episcopal church just 4 years ago when herthen girlfriend and now wife very enthusiastically asked her if she would join herat the first in person service of Palm Sunday during the Covid-19 pandemic. Nomatter where she went, or what Episcopal church she attended, she was greetedwith love and affirmation telling her she belonged. So she stayed. In my search fora home parish, God guided Clarke (Dani’s wife) and her to Grace and HolyTrinity Cathedral. Dani now lives in Connecticut with Clarke and their two doggoswhile Clarke completes her MDiv and hopes to become an Episcopal priest.Andy Burbano (he/him)Andy Burbano was born in and raised in Colombia S. America until he was 7 andthen moved to Panama until he was 11 and then immigrated to the United Stateswhen he was 12. Was naturalized as a USA citizen as a teenager. Andres grew upRoman Catholic and was confirmed in the Episcopal Church Oct. 2023. He hasserved in the U.S. Military as an officer and now works at an IT firm as acybersecurity engineer and manager. He is married to his almost high schoolsweetheart Clare and is excited to become a dad in Summer 2025.Relevant links:Episcopal Migration MinistriesEssential Resources for Immigrant FamiliesEpiscopal Church Immigration Action ToolkitGeneral Convention Resolutions mentioned in the podcast1985-D1132009-B0062018-C033Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment. To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click hereTo learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media. Music is provided by Blue Dot sessionsOur opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise Content source links: Some of today’s questions come from Called to Life: Reflecting on Vocation, Participant Guide, Collegeville Institute for Ecumenical and Cultural Research, 2011

In this episode... we talk about Christian themes in popular fiction, specifically Harry Potter and Chronicles of Narnia. Nerd out with us as we talk about some of our favorite books and how they can highlights elements of the Gospel!About the HostsClare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Karen was an active youth in the Kansas youth ministry program, and as a college student participated in Campus Ministry at K-State, she returned as an adult volunteer in her late 20s. Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels for four years, and prior to that worked as an Academic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike and dog Cherry. The Rev. David Wilcox (he/him) Serves as Rector at St. Mary Magdalene in Belton, MO (Dio. W. MO). Before finding his way to the Episcopal Church in 2015 David spent time in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. He is passionate about the Gospel, formation, history, coffee and little known (and less cared about) information. David and his husband Zach live in Belton with their energetic (and not at all spoiled) dog Ollie. The Rev. Ryan Williams (he/him) serves as rector of St. Phillips in Joplin, MO.Relevant links: Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment. To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media. Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise Content source links: Harry Potter: https://www.mugglenet.com/2020/04/harry-potter-and-the-christian-allegory/https://slmedia.org/blog/more-than-good-against-evil-christian-themes-in-harry-potterThe Chronicles of Narnia: https://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/summaryhttps://www.litcharts.com/lit/the-last-battle/summary

In this episode... We talk about a new partnership with the Diocese of Kansas, farewell to some co-hosts and introduce some new co-hosts. We also debate whether or not incense is helpful or a distraction in worship, we talk about the joys of pet and our favorite times within the liturgical year. This episode is packed with laughter, reflection and holy encounters with friendships. We can’t wait for you to listen.About the Hosts:Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest and is discerning in the Diocese of Kansas. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. Hayley Cobb (she/her) is a cradle Episcopalian and southwest Missouri native. A longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO (W. MO), Hayley has been helping lead the church's youth program since 2022. She also serves as a LEM, acolyte, and is a member of the parish Youth & Children’s Commission. Hayley is in her second year on Diocesan Council and recently served on the Bishop Search Committee for the 9th Bishop of West Missouri.Professionally, Hayley is the Communications Director for Leadership Springfield, a nonprofit that offers community leadership programs to professionals and students, including Rosie, a free advocacy network for women in the region.The Rev. Karen Schlabach (she/her) started as the Youth Missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas in January 2013 and her title has changed four times since then, but she's currently the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner. She has been involved as an adult with the diocesan youth program since 2005 and campus ministry program since 2007. Karen was an active youth in Kansas from 1989-1995,and as a college student participated in Campus Ministry at K-State in 1995-96. Karen was the Youth Minister at St. Michael and All Angels from 2008-2012, and prior to that worked as an Academic Advisor at UTA and UMKC and Associate Registrar at UMKC. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, is an EFM graduate, and received a Certificate of Presbyterial Studies from the Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She was ordained to the priesthood in January 2022. In her free time she enjoys reading novels, Lego video games on her Switch, and being ordered around by her personal trainer. She lives in Merriam, KS, with her husband Mike and dog Cherry.The Rev. David Wilcox (he/him) Serves as the Missioner for Youth Ministry in the Diocese of West Missouri and as Assisting Priest at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church in Kansas City. Before finding his way to the Episcopal Church in 2015 David spent time in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches. He is passionate about the Gospel, formation, history, coffee and little known (and less cared about) information. David and his husband Zach live in Belton with their energetic (and not at all spoiled) dog Ollie.The Rev. Caroline Howard (she/her) serves as curate for creation care in the diocese of Kansas.About the Podcast Team:Zach Phillips (he/him) As Communications Director (W. MO), Zach’s focus is to help promote churches and communicate each parish and congregations’ message across the diocese to other members. He also provides and manages website hosting and access to administrative services to the churches of the diocese, shares news of what’s going on in the diocese and the general Church, plus gives advice andtraining on communication methods, best practices, and technologies. In his free time, Zach enjoys taking walks with his husband, David, and their dogs Ollie and Pixie. He also enjoys playing video and board games with his friends, watching Marvel films, and cooking new dishes.Chad Senuta (he/him) serves as Director of Communications for the Episcopal DIocese of Kansas. He attended Kansas State University, where he studied Education. Chad has over twenty years of experience in youth and young adult ministry, serving both the dioceses of Kansas and Chicago. He is married to the Rev. Lisa Senuta and has two children, Charlie and Bethany. He enjoys watch collecting, photography,rock and roll music, watching movies, and Dr. Pepper.The Rev. Ryan Williams (he/him) serves as rector of St. Phillips in Joplin, MO.Relevant links...Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment. To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of W. MO College and Young Adult Ministry click here To learn more about the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas Children, Youth, Young Adults, & Campus Ministry click here All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri and Diocese of Kansas in association with Resonate Media. Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode… we talk about Creation Care. This is a well talked about topic in the Episcopal Church as we are called to be good stewards of God’s creation. For this conversation we are joined by Rt. Rev. Cathleen Bascom, 10th Bishop of Kansas and Riley Demo, a young adult who is a graduate student at Johns Hopkins Blomberg School of Public Health. We talk about the joys, grief, opportunities and hope we have for the church in its pursuit of Creation Care. About the HostsClare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons. The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. About our Guests: The Right Reverend Cathleen Chittenden Bascom, D.Min., was ordained and consecrated as the 10th bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas on Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Grace Cathedral, Topeka. The chief consecrator was Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Bishop Alan Scarfe of Iowa was the preacher.She is the first woman to serve as bishop of the diocese. She had a faith experience that was nurtured at the Canterbury House and Trinity Episcopal Church in Lawrence, where she explored a call to ordination. After seminary she served as curate for three years at St. Gregory’s in Deerfield, Ill. She then returned to Kansas to help replant campus ministry at K-State, Washburn and Wichita State from 1993-2001, where she initiated the purchase of the St. Francis Canterbury House in Manhattan. In 2018 she was named to a three-year term on the Episcopal Church’s Task Force on Care of Creation and Environmental Racism. She is married to Tim Bascom, and they have two adult sons, Conrad and Luke. Bishop Cathleen likes to garden, cross country ski, travel, and enjoy the blessings of family and friends. (Bio provided courtesy of the Diocese of Kansas). Riley Demo is a first-year graduate student at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public pursuing studies in ScM Environmental Health and Engineering she is also seeking certifications in Risk Science & Public Policy, Food Systems, the Environment & Public Health, and Climate Change & Public Health. She is involved in climate writing and storytelling through the university as well! Riley is originally from the Kansas City area where her parents both serve as Episcopal priests at St. Thomas in Overland Park. While in Baltimore, Riley services at Old St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and has started to become more involved in their community while also focusing on Urban Agriculture outreach through a local interfaith network. Riley is also an avid runner, rock climber, and will just about anything she can get her hands on. Relevant links… To learn more about internships and creation care trustees of the Diocese of Kansas Click here for more information. Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment. All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. Music is provided by Blue Dot sessionsOur opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise

In this episode… In this episode we touch on a tender topic that impacts all of us, death. Fr. James Yazell is in conversation with us. We talk about God’s promises when we and our loved ones pass, the Pastoral Offices, specifically we talk about Ministration at the Time of Death and the Burial of the Dead. We also touch on the spiritual practices that can help us move through loss and grief. If this is a topic that is too tender for you, we encourage you first and foremost to care for your well-being. Please skip this episode and the next one on the podcast and know that it is okay, please tune into the ones that follow. Your health and wholeness are the most important thing. About the Hosts Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is a member of the laity and currently a college, youth, and children’s minister at a parish in Kansas City, MO and third-year seminarian at Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary and a candidate for Anglican Studies at Bishop Kemper School for Ministry. She hopes of one day becoming an Episcopal priest. Clare comes from an interfaith family and found a spiritual home in the Episcopal Church when she was nine years old. The Rev. David Kendrick (he/him) serves as the Rector at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO in the Diocese of West Missouri. He is married to Laura and they are really proud of their son, John, their daughter-in-law, Nancy, and two young grandsons. The Rev. Collin Larimore (he/him) serves as Associate Rector at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage, Missouri in the Diocese of West Missouri. Fr. Collin has a passion for the outdoors, travel, and food. A native of the Ozarks of southern Missouri, Fr. Collin was raised in the Episcopal Church, studied religion and conservation in undergraduate, and completed his seminary studies at Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. About our Guests: Fr. James Yazell The Rev. W. James Yazell (he/him) serves as an associate priest at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City, MO and is a Master of Sacred Theology student at the School of Theology, The University of the South, in Sewanee, TN. He holds a Master of Divinity from the same institution, earned in 2019, and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, completed in 2014. Fr. James’ academic and professional pursuits have led him into an exploration of Systematic Theology, Moral Psychology, and Christian Spirituality. For fun, he practices martial arts (Kung Fu, Jiujitsu, and Kenpo) and plays games of all sorts. He and his wife Kelsey joined the Episcopal Church together as teenagers and were married in that same parish 8 years later. Relevant links… Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your question or comment. All Things…Episcopal podcast is a production of The Diocese of West Missouri in association with Resonate Media. Music is provided by Blue Dot sessions Our opening theme is New Found Believers and our closing theme is After Sunrise