Holy and Human: Hannah C. and Kayleigh M.

About this episode

Hosts Karen and Claire engage with students Hannah and Kayleigh to discuss their faith journeys within the Episcopal Church.

In this episode, hosts Karen and Claire engage with guests Hannah and Kayleigh, both students at the University of Kansas, to explore their personal faith journeys within the Episcopal Church. They discuss their connections to the church, the evolution of their faith, and the importance of community and empowerment in their spiritual lives. The conversation delves into the significance of love, the role of liturgy and sacraments, and the challenges faced by young adults in the church. The guests share their experiences of feeling welcomed and valued, while also addressing the struggles and imperfections within the church community. 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. Karen Schlabach (she/her) is the Youth, Young Adult & Campus Missioner in the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. 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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Karen Schlabach, Claire Stern-Burbano

Guests: Hannah C., Kayleigh M.

Topics covered

• faith journeys
• Episcopal Church
• community
• young adults
• spiritual empowerment
• liturgy
• sacraments

Keywords

• faith
• community
• Episcopal Church
• young adults
• spirituality
• liturgy
• sacraments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Kansas, Episcopal Church, Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, Episcopal Diocese of West Missouri

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