In the Fields podcast
A podcast where you’ll find St. Martin’s out and about, wondering about questions of the Bible and the faith together, and maybe eventually some sermons too. A grab-bag of a whole variety of things, whatever we’re interested in at the moment and where we’re finding God out in the fields.
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My Favorite Martyr: jolly ol’ Nicholas of Myra
We’re back in the My Favorite Martyr series, where in each episode, Mitch and Caitlyn trade stories about saints in our Episcopal kalendar of feasts and fasts. Today we welcome a special guest, the Rev. Ben Wyatt to tell the story of Nicholas of Myra, aka Santa Claus. Who was he, why was he so jolly, and did he really jollily punch a heretic?
Buy Ben’s book, Christ and the Council, here or wherever you get books.
My Favorite Martyr: Edith Stein & Simon & Jude
We’re back in the My Favorite Martyr series, where in each episode, Mitch and Caitlyn trade stories about saints in our Episcopal kalendar of feasts and fasts.In today’s episode, Mitch and Caitlyn trade stories of Edith Stein and apostles Simon and Jude. Exploring the courage of Edith Stein’s intellectual faith and the bold missionary witness of Saints Simon and Jude, this episode weaves together conscience, conviction, and the cost of following Christ. This episode is dedicated to both the nice guys and the firebrands.
My Favorite Martyr: Barbara & Thecla
We’re back! New series, new stories, but your same ol’ two favorite priests. In each episode, Mitch and Caitlyn trade stories about saints in our Episcopal kalendar of feasts and fasts. For this first episode we cover Saint Barbara and Saint Thecla of Iconium: two early Christian women whose lives and legends shaped how the Church remembers female witness and courage. Come for Jimmy Buffet, stay for an excellent left-hook.
Bonus! The Feast of the Epiphany
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Twelfth Day of Christmas
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Eleventh Day of Christmas
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Tenth Day of Christmas
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Ninth Day of Christmas
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Eighth Day of Christmas - Feast of the Holy Name
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Seventh Day of Christmas - Eve of the Holy Name
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Sixth Day of Christmas
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Fifth Day of Christmas
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Fourth Day of Christmas - Feast of the Holy Innocents
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Third Day of Christmas - Feast of the Saint John the Evangelist
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The Second Day of Christmas - Feast of the Saint Stephen the Deacon
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
The First Day of Christmas - Feast of the Incarnation
Merry Christmas! The 12 Days of Christmas isn't just an annoying song - it is a deep tradition of feasting through one of our faith's greatest mysteries. God loved us so much that he became flesh and came among us, the eternal I Am born as a baby in Bethlehem. In this special series, we honor the ancient tradition of celebrating Christmastide with daily scripture readings and reflections, offering a moment of spiritual nourishment each day of the season.
On mission in Ecuador
Mitch and Caitlyn welcomed Education = Hope missionary Brenda Martinez to St. Martin's in November! They sit down together to hear about Brenda's holistic medical ministry in Ecuador in her Episcopal Church, and how E=H made her vocation possible.
What is Advent?
From the haze of “oh gracious what is happening” Mitch and Caitlyn bring you a discussion on “What is happening with Advent?” They reflect on what Advent is, what is meaningful in the season for them, how to live faithfully in the church calendar to unwrap all the treasures of our seasons. And then Mitch stakes a hard claim on which chocolate calendars are correct.
On pilgrimage to Ecuador
This week the entire ministry team - Mitch, Caitlyn, Dianna, and Alex - come together to share stories of the youth pilgrimage to Ecuador this summer! They discuss why pilgrimage is a cornerstone of our youth’s faith formation, the ecotheology and creation care the youth explored through the jungle, and how Dianna earned the nickname “Princess.”