Send us Fan Mail Joshua currently works as the Director of Recruitment for Teach for America while also serving as a local representative on the Prince George's County Board of Education. My relationship with Josh began with me as a youth leader and him as an energetic and creative teenager, so hearing about his journey and accomplishments was especially rewarding. Guest: Joshua M. Thomas Interview Date: April 27, 2021 Parish: MTC Greater Washington Related Links LinkedIn: Joshua M. ThomasTe...
Jun 11, 2021
1 hr 16 min
Send us Fan Mail Dony Oommen has been a Marthoma choir enthusiast for many years both as a choir member and as a choir leader. More recently, he has been sharing his musical talents through his YouTube channel, DeeCee Music Productions. We discuss his journey, our shared experiences with MTC choirs, and his thoughts on opportunities for improvement. Interview Date: April 3, 2021 Guest: Dony Oommen Parish: Christos MTC (Philadelphia) Links Dony on LinkedInDony’s music on FacebookDony's music o...
May 27, 2021
1 hr 4 min
Send us Fan Mail Betsy Chacko is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Therapist, Christian Counselor, and author of her blog, TheFamilyIBuilt.com. Our conversation covers her professional work, as well as how she goes about creating content for her site. We also explore how the topics she covers can benefit our community. Interview Date: April 5, 2021 Guest: Betsy Chacko Parish: Staten Island MTC Connect With Betsy Linkedin - Betsy ChackoInstagram - @ByBetsyChackoFacebook - @ByBetsyChacko...
May 20, 2021
43 min
Send us Fan Mail Captain Shibu Philipose currently serves as the Assistant Chief for the Investigative Branch of the Maryland-National Capital Park Police based in Silver Spring, Maryland. He also serves as the Vice President for America Malayalee Law Enforcement United (AMLEU). Their mission, “To be a conduit between law enforcement and the community it serves, primarily the Malayalee American community.” Shibu and I discuss family, his path to becoming an officer, and more detail on how AML...
Apr 6, 2021
47 min
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Merlin Kochunilathil Parish: St. Thomas MTC Delaware Valley Interview Date: February 9, 2021 This year’s Diocesan Leadership Conference was held virtually due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was also the first MTC leadership conference that my guest, Merlin, has had a chance to attend, so I was curious to hear her thoughts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: www.marthopodcast.com CONTACT: george@m...
Mar 24, 2021
47 min
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Divya Mathew Parish: Carmel MTC (Boston) Interview Date: February 2, 2021 Divya and I discuss how she was informed that she was ineligible to serve as a lay leader (executive committee role) for her parish based on her gender. We then go on to discuss the actions she’s taken since then along with the comments and feedback she has been getting as a result. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- WEBSITE: www.marthopodcast.com CONTACT: ...
Mar 18, 2021
59 min
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Rev. Dennis Abraham Mother Parish: St. John’s MTC (NY) Current Parish: Vicar of the MTC of San Fransico Bay Area Interview Date: January 26, 2021 I sit down with Dennis Achen to reflect on his path to ministry, his experiences as a Vicar, and how his current studies are broadening his views on the mission of the church, and the role the Mar Thoma Church must play moving forward. As of this interview, Dennis Achen is furthering his education at the Graduate Theological...
Mar 4, 2021
53 min
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Been David Parish: St. Thomas MTC (Lombard, IL) Interview Date: January 19, 2021 In this interview, Beena and I have fun geeking-out on the challenges of singing an Eastern classic after years of training and experience as a Western classically trained vocalist. The song, Yahoodiayile Oru Grammathil, is a popular Christmas devotional song that was made popular by Yesudas. Beena's version almost sounds like a different song, while still evoking the same feeling of Chr...
Feb 3, 2021
38 min
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Pushpa Samuel Parish: Silicon Valley MTC (CA) & Horeb MTC (Los Angeles, CA) Interview Date: January 5, 2021 Pushpa shares the story of her journey to the present day where she is getting ready to finish her theological studies (M. Div.) with plans to become a board-certified chaplain. She hopes that sharing her story will be an encouragement to others interested in ministry, especially women, and looks forward to remaining active in our community. CHAPTERS 00:00:3...
Jan 15, 2021
1 hr 9 min
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Ron Jacob Parish: Long Island MTC (NY) Interview Date: December 30, 2020 KEY TOPICS: Part 1 Ron's backgroundExperience of serving in the Diocesan Assembly and CouncilThe Mar Thoma Church ConstitutionPart 2 Women serving as lay leaders (lay ministers)"The Revolution" (Article by Ron, published in the Marthoma Messenger)Background on "Be The Match"https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-jacob-md-b3779a6/ Support the show
Jan 6, 2021
35 min
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