About this episode

K-State students Alex Buck and Kelsey Phillips discuss their love for the Church and the relevance of faith in college life.

In this episode… This week, we’re chatting with two K-State students who grew up in the Church and actually love it. They open up about what keeps them coming back — from the rhythm and peace of the Holy Eucharist to how the liturgy hits differently now that they’re navigating college life. Tune in for real talk about faith, finding meaning in tradition, and why staying connected to church might just be more relevant than you think. Honest. Thoughtful. Surprisingly relatable. About the Hosts The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano (she/her) is the curate for Campus Ministry at Kansas State University and the Associate for college, youth, and children’s ministry at a parish in Kansas City, MO and graduate from the Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary (MDiv.) and from Bishop Kemper School for Ministry (Anglican Studies). 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. Guest: Alex Buck and Kelsey Phillips Relevant links: Suggestions and Comments for the Co-hosts? Click here to submit your…

People in this episode

Host: The Rev. Clare Stern-Burbano

Guests: Alex Buck, Kelsey Phillips

Topics covered

• faith
• college life
• Holy Eucharist
• liturgy
• tradition
• church connection

Keywords

• Episcopal Church
• college ministry
• faith discussion
• Holy Eucharist
• liturgy
• tradition
• church relevance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kansas State University, Episcopal Diocese of W. MO, Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, Bishop Kemper School for Ministry, Univ. of Dubuque Theological Seminary

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