The Rev. Matt Rhodes welcomes The Rev. Dr. Jan Fuller back to discuss her new book, Blessings for Your Students: Prayers for Interfaith Communities in Higher Education (Church Publishing). An Episcopal priest with more than 40 years as a college chaplain, she currently serves as Co-Director of the MA in Chaplaincy program at Hartford International University. In this conversation the two discuss among other topics Dr. Fuller's experiences growing up in a multi-faith environment in the Middle East, her career as a college chaplain for multi-faith student populations, and the background and content of this new prayer book. For those interested in learning more about Dr. Fuller's writing and vocation, she invites you to email her at [email protected]. This conversation was recorded on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. If you like what you're seeing in these conversations please follow us at ⁠www.facebook.com/AFewMinutesWith⁠.

The Rev. Matt Rhodes welcomes The Rev. Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim back to discuss her latest book, When God Became White. Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion in Indiana, Dr. Kim is the author or co-author of 24 books and one of the most widely sought-after public theologians in the world. In this conversation the two discuss among other topics key themes of the book, Dr. Kim's own experiences in dealing with the painful application of Christianity and misogyny against her and her family, and some possible steps in moving the conversation forward on confronting and changing the language of racism. You can follow the work of Dr. Kim online at her website, on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram. You can join her at her podcast, "Madang," on YouTube and on X. This conversation was recorded on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. If you like what you're seeing in these conversations please follow us at www.facebook.com/AFewMinutesWith.

The Rev. Matt Rhodes welcomes as his guest The Rev. Dr. Luke A. Powery. Currently serving as the Dean of the Duke University Chapel and Professor of Homiletics and African and African American Studies, Dr. Powery is the author, co-author, or editor of more than a dozen books on scripture and preaching along with countless other journal articles. The two have a wide-ranging discussion on the subject of preaching including seminary preparation of the next generation of preachers, preaching in an authentic, truthful, Spirit-led way, the impact of words on those in the pews, and offering sermons that don't simply tear down but also build up. You can follow the work of Dr. Powery online at X (formerly Twitter) at @LukeAPowery or on the Duke University website at divinity.duke.edu/faculty/luke-powery. This conversation was recorded on Monday, August 19, 2024. You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AFewMinutesWith⁠.

The Rev. Matt Rhodes welcomes as his guest The Rev. Carol Howard. A Presbyterian minister, author, columnist, and clergy and congregational consultant, she is the co-author (with James Fenimore) of the recently released "Wounded Pastors" (Westminster John Knox Press). The two have a wide-ranging discussion on various aspects of clergy health and vitality and the wounds suffered in ministry, using the book as a launching point. This conversation was recorded on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AFewMinutesWith.

In this episode The Rev. Matt Rhodes welcomes back as his guest The Rev. Dr. Amy Butler. This is a bookend to their previous chat recorded in October 2023 prior to her book tour and gives the two an opportunity to engage in reflection about the tour, Pastor Amy's visits and conversations with readers, and how her experiences have inspired a new personal look at her book. The former senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church (Washington, D.C.), the Riverside Church (New York), and National City Christian Church (Washington, D.C.), Pastor Amy currently serves as interim pastor of Community Church of Honolulu. She is also founder of Invested Faith and the author of the recently released "Beautiful and Terrible Things" (The Dial Press). You can learn more about her work at www.pastoramy.com and www.investedfaith.org and on Facebook at @pastoramybutler. This conversation was recorded on Saturday, December 2, 2023. You can also follow this series at www.youtube.com/afewminutes with and www.facebook.com/afewminuteswith.

In this episode The Rev. Matt Rhodes welcomes as his guest The Rev. Dr. Amy Butler. The former senior pastor of Calvary Baptist Church (Washington, D.C.), the Riverside Church (New York), and National City Christian Church (Washington, D.C.), she currently serves as interim pastor of Community Church of Honolulu. She is also founder of Invested Faith and the author of the recently released "Beautiful and Terrible Things" (The Dial Press). In this powerful conversation the two discuss preaching, ministry, and a number of themes from her book. You can learn more about Pastor Amy's work at www.pastoramy.com and www.investedfaith.org and on Facebook at @pastoramybutler. This conversation was recorded on Thursday, October 5, 2023. You can also follow this series at www.youtube.com/afewminuteswith and www.facebook.com/afewminuteswith.

The Rev. Matt Rhodes welcomes as his guest The Rev. Erin Jean Warde. An Episcopal priest, author, recovery coach, and spiritual director, she is the author of the recently released "Sober Spirituality: The Joy of a Mindful Relationship with Alcohol" (Brazos Press). The two discuss her work as a recovery coach and spiritual director as well as a number of themes from the book including mindful sobriety, support for those struggling with alcohol, and using the parables as a lens through which to view sobriety, love, and acceptance. You can learn more about Rev. Warde's work at www.erinjeanwarde.com and on Twitter and Instagram at @erinjeanwarde. This conversation was recorded on Thursday, September 7, 2023. You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AFewMinutesWith.

The Rev. Matt Rhodes welcomes as his guest The Rev. Dr. Jay Augustine, senior pastor of St. Joseph AME Church in Durham, North Carolina. A nationally-known preacher, lawyer, and social justice activist, he is the author of the recently released "When Prophets Preach" (Fortress Press), an exploration of the necessity and value of prophetic preaching in inspiring congregations to engage in civic and political - but not partisan - action. The two have a wide ranging conversation on various aspects of the book, prophetic preaching, and guidance for preachers seeking to inspire more engagement. You can learn more about Dr. Augustine's work at www.jayaugustine.com, on Twitter at @jayaugustine9, and on Facebook at @jayaugustine9B91. This conversation was recorded on Friday, July 7, 2023. You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AFewMinutesWith.

After an extended hiatus, new episodes of A Few Minutes With... are just around the corner! Our host, The Rev. Matt Rhodes, shares an announcement about his next special guest. Stay tuned to this channel for future episodes, and for video versions please visit and subscribe at YouTube.com/AFewMinutesWith.

The Rev. Matt Rhodes welcomes back Traci Rhoades, blogger, Bible study leader, community builder, and author of the just-released "Shaky Ground: What to Do After the Bottom Drops Out" (Morehouse Publishing). The two share a conversational journey through the book and explore the liturgical, prayer, and personal experiences and resources that are at its foundation. Among the many topics covered are the holiness of silence and solitude, the importance of remembering the value of community in the Church, and ways of encouraging and offering support for those who feel they are unworthy or not enough. You can learn more about Traci's work at www.tracesoffaith.com, on Twitter at @tracesoffaith and on Facebook and Instagram at @TracesOfFaithBlog. You can also subscribe to her weekly "Saturday 7" emails through her website. This conversation was recorded on Friday, August 26, 2022. You can follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AFewMinutesWith.