My guest today is Bishop Karen Oliveto. She is the first openly lesbian bishop to be elected in the United Methodist Church. She was elected bishop on July 15, 2016, at the Western Jurisdictional conference. Her four-year term of service began September 1, 2016 and she currently serves as the bishop of both the UMC's Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone Conferences; she was officially installed on September 24.
Episode 32 // Bishop Karen Oliveto
November 22, 2021
Episode 38 // Kelley Weber
March 7, 2022 • Rev. Matt Miofsky
My guest today is Kelley Weber. Kelley is a Spiritual Director certified through Aquinas Institute of Theology. An avid learner, this summer she will be finishing studies at The Living School at the Center of Action and Contemplation in New Mexico as well as certification in the Somatic Enneagram. Kelley has been a professional actor and theater teacher in St. Louis for over 23 years. Most recently she won the 202 http://st.louis Theater Circle Award for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy for her role in the Tennessee Williams Festival. She hosts the podcast, /A Prayer Practice/ for the Gathering. Website: http://aspiralspace.com IG: http://instagram.com/a_spiral_space Newsletter: https://aspiralspace.substack.com
Episode 37 // Chelsea Simon and Dana Black - The Collective Table
February 21, 2022 • Rev. Matt Miofsky
My guests today are two pastors who conceived and launched The Collective Table - an online platform that makes progressive Christian conversations and resources accessible to people. Both United Methodist pastors in California. Learn more about The Collective Table at http://thecollectivetable.org!