Resurrection Parish
Resurrection Parish
Bishop Kevin Donlon
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Pod Tract 27 Called to the Wild Embracing the Christian Vocation in the Everyday Wilderness
Ever felt like your "real" Christian life starts and ends at church doors? You're not alone. But you're mistaken. Our newest pod tract, "Called to the Wild," confronts the dangerous heresy that sanctification is reserved for those with clerical collars. Here's what we consider The baptismal foundation that makes you a priest unto God Why the accountant's integrity is liturgy ✓ The unique power of lay witness clergy can't replicate ✓ Three practical ways to consecrate your Tuesday morning This isn't theory. It's a summons to recognize your vocation as spiritual work itself. Ready to stop compartmentalizing your faith? Listen now
Sep 29
24 min
Pod Tract 26 Justice for the Stranger Migration Hospitality and the Christian Conscience
n this Pod Tract we consider the  Christian duty to least of these, refugees, and immigrants. Join us as we explore the biblical and patristic injunctions for hospitality and care for the stranger, as we seek to transcend the partisan ideas and seek to be as Christ in the face of human need.
Sep 9
22 min
Pod Tract 25  For The Beauty of the Eatth
What does it mean to care for creation? For many Christians, environmental concern feels like a political addition to the Gospel. But as Asst. Bishop Kevin Francis Donlon argues in this tract, creation stewardship is neither new nor partisan—it flows directly from the doctrine of the Incarnation. If God became flesh, then matter matters. If Christ sanctified the physical world, then we cannot treat it as disposable. Drawing on patristic voices, the Book of Common Prayer, and Anglican heritage, this meditation retrieves a forgotten thread: that caring for creation is inherent to the Church's mission, not optional activism. From Irenaeus to Hildegard, from Chalcedon to Romans 8, Bishop Donlon shows how the ground beneath our feet belongs to the same God who entered it in Jesus Christ. Listen as we recover an ancient faith for a burning world—and discover why ecological faithfulness is fundamentally Christological. "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof.
Aug 26
17 min
POD TRACT #24: Who Counts? The Question That Changes Everything
Every human life has unmatched value. This powerful new episode tackles tough questions through a whole-life lens that connects the sanctity of life directly with creation and the creator .Why Listen? This connects faith to daily life Tackles hard, real-world topics Explores the true meaning of life's sanctity
Aug 11
22 min
Pod Tract 23 The Grammar of Transcendence The Vocation of  Sacred Music
Ever wonder why worship services sometimes feel more like concerts than prayer? 🤔 What if everything we've assumed about church music is backwards? In our latest episode, Pod Tracts for Our Time explores: Music as offering, not entertainment The choir as liturgical ministers, not performers Your voice as essential—not optional—in worship Pope Benedict called it "the grammar of transcendence." We're calling it recovery. Share this with someone who cares about the future of worship. #PodTracts #SacredMusic #WorshipMatters #ChurchCulture #FaithAndMusic
Jul 28
13 min
Pod Tract 22 Sacramental Presence in a Digital World.
Some promises weren't designed to go viral. For centuries, Christians gathered around one table. One loaf. One cup. Together. Then came a pandemic. Then came the screens. Now millions have worshipped online. Many found comfort. Some wonder if the Church finally went digital for good. But here's what no algorithm can deliver. What no livestream can consecrate. What no bandwidth can transmit. In this episode, we enter one of the most provocative conversations in modern Anglicanism: Can the Eucharist be virtual? And if not—why? This is not about rejecting technology. It's about discovering what remains irreplaceable when every other experience can be mediated through glass. Prepare to rethink presence itself.
Jul 14
23 min
Pod Tract XXI : Beyond the Worship Wars -What the Church Fathers can offer as a  Vision for Liturgy Today!
For much of the liturgical discussion of the past century has been conducted within strangely narrow horizons. One side asks whether worship should be traditional or contemporary. Another asks whether it should be formal or informal. Some debate ceremonial complexity while others debate accessibility. Some concern themselves with relevance, others with aesthetics. But these arguments often assume a framework that would have been entirely foreign to the Fathers of the Church. In this podcast we seek to recover  that which has been lost in the hopes of renewing the liturgical life of the church.
Jul 1
30 min
Pod Tract 20 The Walking Hope - The sequel to the Walking Dead
In 2026, despair is overshadowing optimism at an alarming rate. This episode invites you to rethink your beliefs about mortality, purpose, and what lies ahead — all viewed through a Christian perspective. No sermons here, just thoughtful reflection, rich history, and a beacon of hope
Jun 16
20 min
PodTract 19 Martyrdom in an Age of Comfort
What does it truly mean to stand for your faith in the 21st century? Join us as we take a deep, captivating look into the powerful reality of Christian witness and martyrdom today. While many know the stories of "Red Martyrs" who gave everything for Christ, there is a whole world of faith waiting to be discovered. Together, we’ll explore the profound calling of "White Martyrs" and "Green Martyrs"—everyday believers boldly standing for Christ in a hostile world. Tune in to be inspired, challenged, and equipped to embrace the true cost of discipleship right where you are.
May 26
19 min
Pod Tract 18  Heroes When Heroes Are Hard to Find  Discovering anew the Communion of Saints
"Join us for a deep dive into the Communion of Saints. We’re exploring why venerating holy figures isn’t about adding more gods to the mix, but about honoring the legacy of faith that surrounds us. From theology to the liturgical calendar, discover how this ancient practice invites us into a wider family of believers."
May 12
17 min
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