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Connecting Our Conversations: Space, Science, and Wonder
Apr 18, 2026
55m 30s
Nonviolence for Lent: Part 2
Mar 28, 2026
57m 03s
Connecting Our Conversation: Nonviolence for Lent Part 1
Mar 21, 2026
56m 26s
Connecting Our Conversations: Unveiling the Pathways to Belonging
May 29, 2025
56m 04s
Connecting our Conversations: Creation Care and Faith's Response to the Environmental Crisis
Apr 14, 2025
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 4/18/26 |  Connecting Our Conversations: Space, Science, and Wonder✨ | space explorationhuman physiology+5 | Dr. Heidi DeBlock | NASAJohnson Space Center Cardiovascular Laboratory | — | spacescience+8 | — | 55m 30s | |
| 3/28/26 |  Nonviolence for Lent: Part 2 | In this episode, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo, along with Rev. Gusti Newquist, pastor at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, discuss a key pillar of nonviolence: The Universe is on the Side of Justice. Together they discuss how nonviolence is lived out in everyday ministry, and challenge us all to trust that even in complexity, God is on the side of justice. | 57m 03s | ||||||
| 3/21/26 |  Connecting Our Conversation: Nonviolence for Lent Part 1 | In this episode, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo talks with Rev. Trina Portillo of Burlington Presbyterian Church in Burlington, MA about the fifth pillar of Kingian nonviolence: Avoid Internal Violence of the Spirit as well as External Physical Violence. Together, they reflect on ministry, immigration justice, public witness, righteous anger, and the discipline of nonviolence in a time of fear and harm. Resources mentioned in this episode: Bearing Witness website: https://bearingwitnessne.... | 56m 26s | ||||||
| 5/29/25 |  Connecting Our Conversations: Unveiling the Pathways to Belonging | Rev. Dr/ Shannan Vance-Ocampo discusses the theology of belonging with Erin Weber-Johnson, lead editor of the transformative new book, Pathways to Belonging. The editors have generously offered a 40% off code for ordering directly from the publisher’s website with a discount : PATHWAYS https://wipfandstock.com/9798385203321/pathways-to-belonging/#:~:text=Description,%2D%2Dincluding%20our%20faith%20communities. PSNE 2025 Summer All-Presbytery Book Study Schedule and Information: Our ... | 56m 04s | ||||||
| 4/14/25 |  Connecting our Conversations: Creation Care and Faith's Response to the Environmental Crisis | In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by Rev. Kathryn Beilke for a discussion on how our faith calls us to care for God's creation, and address the growing plastic pollution crisis. Together, they explore: The accelerating production of plastics and its impact on the current climate and public health crises How practices like fasting from plastics can raise consciousness and catalyze permanent lifestyle changes The PC (USA)'s overture... | 47m 11s | ||||||
| 2/17/25 |  Reckoning with History: A Conversation with Dr. William Yoo | The PSNE's All-Presbytery Antiracism Training with Rev. Dr. William Yoo is coming up on March 1, 2025. In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Nancy Baseel and Rev. Kevin White chat with Rev. Dr. William Yoo about the PSNE’s upcoming Antiracism Training, where Dr. Yoo will be our keynote speaker. We talk a bit about Dr. Yoo’s historical work and how that intersects with the Church in our time and place, and get a preview of what we can expect at the training. Registration ... | 36m 28s | ||||||
| 2/3/25 |  Matthew 25 Series: Intersectional Focus #1 - Militarism | In the fifth episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by the PC(USA)'s Luciano Kovacs, World Mission's Area Coordinator for the Middle East and Europe, and Rev. Dr. Laurie Kraus, Director, Humanitarian and Global Ecumenical Engagement, for a discussion on the intersectional focus on Militarism, and how the Presbyterian Church can transition from charity to systemic advocacy. Together, they explore: Militarism’s direct connection to poverty and the decline in r... | 49m 47s | ||||||
| 1/27/25 |  Matthew 25 Series: Pillar #3 - Eradicating Systemic Poverty | In the fourth episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by the PC(USA)'s Rev. Rebecca Barnes, Coordinator of the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Rev. Dr. Alzono Johnson, Coordinator of the The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, for a discussion on one of the main pillars of the Matthew 25 church—Eradicating Systemic Poverty - and the pressing need for communities of faith to drive transformative change. Together, they explore: Preexistin... | 49m 08s | ||||||
| 1/20/25 |  Matthew 25 Series: Pillar #2 - Dismantling Racism | In the third episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by Rev. Jermaine Ross-Allam, Director of the PC(USA)'s Center for the Repair of Historic Harms, for a discussion on one of the main pillars of the Matthew 25 church—Dismantling Structural Racism—and how we can apply our faith to advocate for change and break down the practices and mindsets that underlie discrimination and oppression. Together, they explore: The primary ministry of Jesus, which was a ministr... | 1h 01m 35s | ||||||
| 1/12/25 |  Matthew 25 Series: Pillar #1 - Vital Congregations | In the second episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by Rev. Veronica Cannon and Rev. Nikki Collins for a discussion on one of the main pillars of the Matthew 25 church - Congregational Vitality, and what it means for churches to engage in ministry, including: Creating dynamic spaces for individuals to connect with God and each otherBuilding inclusive, equitable communities by promoting awareness, understanding, and actionHow New Worshipping Communitie... | 43m 05s | ||||||
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| 1/6/25 |  Matthew 25 Series: Why Matthew 25 and What is Intersectionality? | In the first episode of the Matthew 25 series, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo and Dr. Corey Schlosser-Hall explore the essence of being a Matthew 25 church, highlighting the call for deeper engagement within faith communities to address systemic injustices. This conversation dives into the intersections of ministry, community needs, the vital importance of embodying Jesus’ teachings and much more: • Acknowledging the role of intersectionality in ministry • The church's historical commi... | 43m 45s | ||||||
| 7/31/24 |  Live Into Hope: Reflections from PSNE's 226th General Assembly Team | The PCUSA’s 226th General Assembly took place in Salt Lake City Utah from June 25th - July 4, 2024, and it was a powerful experience for all involved! In this episode, meet the PSNE 226th General Assembly Team: Rev. Anne Weirich (Commissioner and Polity Committee Chair; Honorably Retired, serves on Commission on Ministry at PSNE)Elder Nicole Aronson Champagne (Commissioner and Environment and Climate Committee Member; Nominating Committee Chair at PSNE)Rev. Kate Carlisle (Stated Clerk... | 57m 47s | ||||||
| 7/24/24 |  Vandersall Collective with Mieke Vandersall, Tim Anderson, and Nancy Baseel | Who does your building belong to? What are our money stories, theological frameworks, and core values? How do you make strategic decisions out of abundance and hopefulness? In today’s conversation, we hear from: Mieke Vandersall, founder of Vandersall Collective, and ministry member at PSNE Tim Anderson, coach and consultant from Minneapolis MNNancy Baseel, Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Hartford Vandersall Collective is a consulting group that focuses on fundraising, commun... | 40m 06s | ||||||
| 7/10/24 |  Rev. Dr. TLC and the Poor People's Campaign | The Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery is the Pastor of Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church in Springfield MA. She has a passion for dismantling racism, and is deeply involved in the work and advocacy with the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. This podcast was recorded a week before the Mass Poor Peoples and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls, a national gathering in Washington that draws attention to the inte... | 46m 34s | ||||||
| 6/26/24 |  Pride Month with Presbyterian Promise | Happy Pride Month! Listen in our conversation with board members from Presbyterian Promise, an LGBTQIA+ organization in our Presbytery for education, outreach, and advocacy. This year is the 25th anniversary of Presbyterian Promise, and we are so excited to celebrate alongside them this month! In this episode, we hear from: Rev. Jenny Peek, Chaplain at Yale University, co-moderatorLeah Miller, First Presbyterian Church of New Haven, co-moderatorEllen McDonnell, First Presbyterian Church of St... | 48m 46s | ||||||
| 5/15/24 |  The Fish Bees: Beekeeping at First Pres Church of Stamford with Rev. Shelley Donaldson and John Bitner | Won't you bee my neighbor? 🐝 At First Presbyterian Church of Stamford, CT, more commonly known as the Fish Church, bees truly are neighbors! In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance Ocampo chats with Rev. Shelley Donaldson, Associate Pastor at First Pres in Stamford, and with John Bitner, who has been a member for 30 years and served as a deacon and elder. Shelley and John share how they transformed an old garden bed into 5 hives and the variety of t... | 39m 48s | ||||||
| 5/1/24 |  Disability and the Church - Part 1, with Rev. Ben Bond and Katie Grosh | In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo speaks with Rev. Ben Bond (Faith Inclusion and Belonging Associate at RespectAbility) and our Communications Manager Katie Grosh, about disability and church communities. Ben shared tips about how to be more accessible and welcoming in your congregational communities, including giving visual descriptions, attending to a variety of physical and sensory needs, and shifting attitudes. Ben also gave a Disability 101 ov... | 59m 18s | ||||||
| 4/17/24 |  Connecting our Conversations: APCE Adventures | In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo speaks with Christian educators and pastors in our Presbytery who attended the recent Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) conference in St. Louis Missouri. Tara Church, Patrick Notley, Karen Hammond, and Mark Montgomery all share their takeaways from the conference and what the future of Christian Education holds. Featured on this episode: - Tara Church, Director of Children's Ministry at First Presb... | 40m 49s | ||||||
| 4/3/24 |  The Triple Pastor Team at Wilton Presbyterian Church: Rev. Jessica Jones, Rev. Chris Tate, and Rev. Mark Montgomery | The church is changing. Wilton Presbyterian Church is thriving with innovative staffing and programming! In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, the Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo talks with Wilton Presbyterian Church's triple-pastor team: Rev. Jessica Jones - Co-Pastor, Pastoral Care and Education Rev. Chris Tate - Co-Pastor, Outreach and Technology Rev. Mark Montgomery - Co-Pastor, Administration Get to know each of them, and how they work together in this unique model of church leader... | 41m 23s | ||||||
| 3/20/24 |  Meet Our Moderators! Rev. Kevin White and Rev. Dallas Bradel | Get to know our PSNE Moderators! In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo interviews our Moderator, Rev. Kevin White, and our Vice Moderator, Rev. Dallas Bradel. Especially as our stated meetings are online this year, it's important to have opportunities to get to know one another in different ways. This is both an introduction to Kevin and Dallas, as well as a behind-the-scenes look into what the job of Moderator / Vice Moderator is like! Connecting o... | 47m 44s | ||||||
| 3/6/24 |  Everything Good About God is True with Bruce Reyes-Chow | Connecting our Conversations is hosted by the Presbytery of Southern New England, a regional governing body in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This is our space for conversations that push the edges of our faith and help us deepen discipleship. Today, Shannan Vance-Ocampo speaks with Bruce Reyes-Chow about his new book, Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith. In this primer on progressive, expansive, generous Christianity, writer and pastor Bruce Reyes-Chow offers his own "faith... | 48m 26s | ||||||
| 12/1/23 |  World AIDS Day with Rev. John Merz | Friday December 1st is World AIDS Day, but HIV and AIDS is something that Rev. John Merz thinks about everyday. John is the CEO at Advancing CT Together (ACT), which addresses the root causes of poverty, addiction and health inequities through strength-based services and advocacy to ensure all people in Connecticut have equitable resources necessary to achieve multi-generational health, wealth and happiness. Learn more at these links below: Why Congress Must Reauthorize A Life-Saving Progr... | 42m 34s | ||||||
| 10/25/23 |  SDOP Visits PSNE! A Conversation with the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People | How can we work in our churches and communities to address systemic poverty? Rev. Shannan Vance-Ocampo talks with Rev. Dr. Alonzo Johnson (Coordinator at SDOP), Juliet Owuor (Young Adult Volunteer at SDOP), Keyarra Johnson and Jazz Kearse (Jubilee Arts: Youth in Business), about the mission and impact of Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP). Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People is a ministry that affirms God’s concern for humankind. We are... | 35m 45s | ||||||
| 8/23/23 | Preaching Ted Lasso with Rev. Julie Emery | In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Shannan Vance Ocampo speaks with Rev. Julie Emery about an exciting summer sermon series: The Gospel According to Ted Lasso. Rev. Julie joined Westminster Presbyterian as lead Minister in 2014. She brings creativity and a passion for inclusive worship and preaching and a heart for social justice. Julie grew up in Michigan and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion from the University of Michigan. She received her Master... | 22m 00s | ||||||
| 9/20/22 |  Connecting our Conversations: What is Antiracism and What Does It Require Of Us? | In this "pivot moment" in the life of the church in the United States, where what it means to be The Church and to live out a Christian faith is constantly being questioned, our Presbytery is leaning in to our ongoing antiracism and equity work of discernment - how are we currently structured? How has our church been coopted into systems of injustice and sin? If we are by nature a cooperative group, how can we in our work together speak the same language of antiracism? In this first episode ... | 42m 48s | ||||||
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