J.O.Y.
With the Rev. Mary Vano and a new guest host for each episode, we discuss topics of theology, spirituality, and faithful living. It's a dynamic conversation between Jesus, Others, and You. Listeners are invited to send comments, ask questions, nominate
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 44
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Love in a Pandemic, pt. 2
This week's podcast is a continuation of the conversation begun with Dr. Chelsea Wakefield, Director of the Couples Center at UAMS. Here, we talk about more advanced relationship skills - skills tha…
00:33:48 |
Mon 09 Nov 2020
Love in a Pandemic
Marriage is often a challenge... add in a pandemic and other global crises, and life with your most-loved partner may become especially difficult. In this podcast, we speak with Dr. Chelsea Wakefiel…
00:32:43 |
Mon 02 Nov 2020
Turning
Baptismal life begins by turning. In this episode, Bishop Larry Benfield talks to Mary about the baptismal liturgy, and what it means to turn away from sin and evil and toward Jesus Christ.
00:25:25 |
Mon 26 Oct 2020
Seeking Silence
It's a noisy world out there! Sister Deborah Troillet, Executive Director of the Arkansas House of Prayer, joins us to talk about silence as our gateway to divine peace and wisdom. Silence is a gif…
00:30:33 |
Mon 19 Oct 2020
Sacred Spaces
What do the sacred spaces in your life teach you about your faith? In this episode, Mary speaks with her former seminary professor about a topic they both love.
00:39:24 |
Mon 12 Oct 2020
Reconciling Ministry
The Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux has recently been called to serve as the new Dean and Rector of Trinity Cathedral in Little Rock. Amy and Mary remember seminary together, discuss the joys and challenges o…
00:30:26 |
Mon 05 Oct 2020
Rejoice Always: Having Fun in a Pandemic
We are faced with so many challenges in the world right now, and so much over which to grieve. Are we allowed to be distracted? Is it okay to have some fun? The Rev. Morgan Allen of Trinity Church…
00:32:18 |
Mon 28 Sep 2020
Mindful Self Compassion
What is "Mindful Self-Compassion"? Simply stated, it's caring for ourselves as we would for a cherished friend. In this episode, we learn about this practice from Dr. Catherine Crisp. Further reso…
00:33:23 |
Mon 21 Sep 2020
Finding our Roots
What are the roots that have influenced who you are, and keep you grounded in your life? The Rev. Daryl Hay from Bryan, Texas discusses his quest to find his roots with us.
00:23:05 |
Mon 14 Sep 2020
The Joy of Missing Out
In this podcast, Mary talks with Sarah-Catherine Gutierrez of Aptus Financial about her new book, But First, Save Ten. This is a conversation about finding freedom from financial anxiety, and how we…
00:48:01 |
Tue 08 Sep 2020
The Problem of Suffering
"If God is good, why is there suffering?" Listen in as Mary has a conversation with her father, The Rev. Dr. Robert Certain, about how Christians can respond faithfully through those times of trial.
00:24:06 |
Thu 27 Aug 2020
Questions
Our listeners asked some good questions, and Mary has done her best to respond to them! Heidi Sohl, producer of this podcast, serves as the moderator and guest host.
00:30:01 |
Mon 24 Aug 2020
God's Politics
The Rev. Barkley Thompson is Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Houston, Texas, and author of the book, In the Midst of the City: The Gospel and God's Politics. Listen to Mary and Barkley as they ta…
00:34:38 |
Tue 18 Aug 2020
Leaving Home (or maybe not)
Feeling stuck at home? In this podcast, Mary connects with her friend Austin Rios, the rector of St. Paul's Within the Walls in Rome, Italy. We're talking about pilgrimage as part of the spiritual …
00:23:35 |
Mon 03 Aug 2020
Do Justice, Love Kindness and Walk Humbly
The Honorable Joyce Williams Warren was the first black female judge in Arkansas. Presiding over juvenile and domestic relations cases, Joyce has been honored throughout her career for the good work…
00:38:13 |
Mon 27 Jul 2020
A Strange Vocation
This episode features the Rev. Rob Leacock, Episcopal priest and school chaplain. Rob and Mary talk about the "Strange Vocation" of priesthood, and how finding your unique vocation will lead you to …
00:39:40 |
Mon 13 Jul 2020
Life's a Great Balancing Act
For many of us, the pandemic has knocked us off balance. In this episode Mary speaks with the Rev. Marna Franson, Episcopal priest and certified Life Coach about how we can live more balanced and mo…
00:35:00 |
Mon 06 Jul 2020
Lessons from the Past for a Better Future
Our guest for this episode is Richie Marsh, an historian and high-school teacher. We're talking about what we can learn from the past to shape our futures, how history can help us have perspective i…
00:22:37 |
Mon 29 Jun 2020
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