Faith In Maine

In this episode of the faith in Maine podcast, we talk about the concept of “going” in all its different meanings. Going beyond your comfort zone, and going out into our communities, both here in Maine and abroad. We touch on listening deeply, and how that is a practice that needs to be honed, especially with the many distractions we have in the modern world.  Enjoy the interview!  Music: Our Inspiration by MediaM and Alpine Meadows by SnowMusicStudio. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136  

In this episode of the faith in Maine podcast, we focus on the fifth practice of the way of Love which is to Bless: sharing faith and unselfishly giving and serving. We discuss how we in the church define the words bless and blessing, how “bless” is an action word, and what it means to bless others and to be blessed ourselves. Enjoy the interview!  Music: Our Inspiration by MediaM and Alpine Meadows by SnowMusicStudio. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136  

Enjoy a sermon preached by The Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, the Bishop of Maine, for the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, July 11, 2021.   Music: Feeling Happiness by DPmusic and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536  

In this episode of Faith in Maine, we focus on the fourth practice in the Way of Love: Worship. Of all the practices in the Way of Love, worship may have been the most upended by the global pandemic. We talk with Bishop Brown, the Bishop of Maine, about the importance of worship, how worship practices have impacted his life, and more. Join us as we continue to travel along the Way of Love.  Music: Our Inspiration by MediaM and Alpine Meadows by SnowMusicStudio. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

Enjoy a sermon preached by The Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, the Bishop of Maine, for the Third Sunday after Pentecost, June 13, 2021.   Music: Feeling Happiness by DPmusic and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536

In this episode of Faith in Maine, we focus on the third practice in the Way of Love: Pray. Dwelling intentionally with God each day. We talk with Bishop Brown, the Bishop of Maine, about how prayer has impacted his life, simple changes we can make to be more present with God throughout the day, and how those who are new to prayer can approach this practice, without apprehension and fear. We also share some favorite prayers! Join us as we continue to travel along the Way of Love.  Music: Our Inspiration by MediaM and Alpine Meadows by SnowMusicStudio. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

Enjoy a sermon preached by Mike Douglass, the Director of Camp Bishopswood, for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 9, 2021.   Music: Feeling Happiness by DPmusic and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536

In this episode of Faith in Maine, we focus on the second practice in the Way of Love: the practice of reflecting on Scripture each day. We interview Bishop Brown, the Bishop of Maine, and learn about his practices of studying scripture, how we all can "embed the Bible" in our daily lives, and much more. Join us as we continue to travel along the Way of Love.  Music: Our Inspiration by MediaM and Alpine Meadows by SnowMusicStudio. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

Enjoy a sermon preached by the Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, tenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, for the Second Sunday of Easter, April 11, 2021.  Music: Feeling Happiness by DPmusic and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536  

In this episode of Faith in Maine, we focus on the first practice in the Way of Love, the practice of turning towards Jesus. We interview Bishop Brown, the Bishop of Maine, and learn how he finds time each day to focus on Jesus, and what the practice of turning means to him.  Music: Our Inspiration by MediaM and Alpine Meadows by SnowMusicStudio. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

When you hear the phrase, “Rule of Life” in the context of living a Christian life, what do you think of? In this episode we discuss a brief history of a rule of life, its relevance for today, and introduce our Way of Love podcast series. Music: Our Inspiration by MediaM and Alpine Meadows by SnowMusicStudio. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

Enjoy a sermon preached by Yvonne O'Neal on February 14th, 2021 for the Episcopal Diocese of Maine online worship service honoring the Reverend Absalom Jones. The Rev. Absalom Jones was the first African American to be ordained as a priest in the Episcopal Church of the United States (ordained 1802).      About Yvonne O'Neal: Yvonne O’Neal is committed to social justice and human rights advocacy and has found a platform on One Boat: International Chaplaincy for Covid Times. Yvonne is serving her first term on the Board of Trustees of the Church Pension Fund and The Church Club of New York. She is the Lay Representative to Province II Council and chair of the New York Deputation to the 79th and 80th General Convention. A member of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of New York, she serves on the Task Force Against Human Trafficking and the Task Force on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. She chaired the Companion Diocese Committee for nine years and the Global Mission Commission for six.  Yvonne has ser

Enjoy a sermon preached by the Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, tenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, for the Second Sunday after the Epiphany, January 17, 2021. Music: Feeling Happiness by DPmusic and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

This week's advent moments are shared by: The Rev. Carolyn Eklund, Rector of the St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Brunswick  The Rev. Tim Higgins, Rector of St. Ann's Episcopal Church in Windham  The Rev. Peter Jenks, Rector of The Episcopal Church of St. John Baptist in Thomaston  And finally, you will hear Bishop Thomas J. Brown's Christmas address   We hope you have enjoyed these Advent moments, and we wish you a Merry Christmas!  Music:  'Follow Your Star' by Audiocalm, licensed through MelodyLoops #51649998778 and 'Our Inspiration' by MediaM, licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136 2 14

This week's advent moments are shared by The Rev. Nathan Ferrell, Rector of the Episcopal Church of St Mary the Virgin in Falmouth The Rev. Kerry Mansir, Rector of Christ Church, Gardiner  The Rev. Stephanie Batterman, Deacon at Grace Church in Bath The Rev. Tim Walmer, Priest-in-Charge of St. Barnabas in Rumford  The Rev. Cn. Nancy Moore, Rector of Christ Church in Norway   Music: Feeling Happiness by DPmusic and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

This week, we have more Advent moments from:   The Rev. John Balicki, Rector of St. Mark’s in Waterville, who asks what kind of comfort we need in this season of Advent and pandemic The Rev. Rob Laite, Deacon at St. John Baptist in Thomaston, who reminds us that hope is a light that never fails Kristen Burkholder of St. Margaret’s in Belfast encourages us to look for all of the good things that God is doing for us this Advent The Rev. Andrew D'Angio White, Rector of St. David’s in Kennebunk, who tells us that in this year of waiting and hoping, the season of Advent promises us a greater hope Music: Follow Your Star by Audiocalm and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

Welcome, podcast listeners, to the Advent season! This week's Advent moments are shared by:  The Rev. Canon Lisa Smith Fry Rector, St. Thomas's Episcopal Church in Camden, Maine. and The Very Rev. Dr. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean, The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, Portland. Reverend Canon Fry reminds us to look for the little things, because God is everywhere. Dean Shambaugh reminds  us to look for the light of Advent in the wilderness. Music: Follow Your Star by Audiocalm and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

Enjoy a sermon preached by the Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, tenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, for the First Sunday of Advent, 29 November 2020. Music: Feeling Happiness by DPmusic and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

Christ the King Enjoy a sermon preached by the Right Reverend Thomas J. Brown, tenth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, for the Feast of Christ the King, 22 November 2020. Music: Feeling Happiness by DPmusic and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136

Enjoy Bishop Thomas J. Brown's address to the 201st Diocesan Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine, 18 October 2020. Music: Feeling Happiness by DPmusic and Our Inspiration by MediaM. Licensed through MelodyLoops #85999536136