11 in 11 with Bishop Deon K. Johnson

Seeking Answers

In this episode,  Bishop Johnson and AhSa-Ti Nu dive into the journey of seeking answers. Together, they explore our personal responsibility in the search for truth and share insights on how we can better discern what’s right or wrong. Whether you're questioning life’s big mysteries or simply curious about finding clarity, this episode is sure to inspire and challenge your thinking.

P2. How can the church become trauma-informed? with The Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart

*Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit content in the telling of a true story.* 
In this powerful episode, Bishop Johnson talks with The Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, retired Episcopal priest and author of Preaching Black Lives (Matter) and Black and Episcopalian: The Struggle for Inclusion. Fisher-Stewart dives deep into the critical need for churches—and society at large—to address trauma head-on. Her insights on becoming trauma-informed will leave you reflecting on healing, justice, and the role of faith in transformation. 

P1. How can the church become trauma-informed? with The Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart

*Disclaimer: This episode contains explicit content in the telling of a true story.* 
In this powerful episode, Bishop Johnson talks with The Rev. Dr. Gayle Fisher-Stewart, retired Episcopal priest and author of Preaching Black Lives (Matter) and Black and Episcopalian: The Struggle for Inclusion. Fisher-Stewart dives deep into the critical need for churches—and society at large—to address trauma head-on. Her insights on becoming trauma-informed will leave you reflecting on healing, justice, and the role of faith in transformation. 

PT 2 - Radical Welcoming with Bishop Dean E. Wolfe

In this episode, Bishop Johnson chats with Bishop Dean Wolfe, Rector of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in New York City, on what "radical welcome" means. This discussion explores the depths of what it means to create a genuinely inclusive and welcoming environment and delves into the transformative power of radical welcome and how it can change our communities and our world.

PT 1 - Radical Welcoming with Bishop Dean E. Wolfe

In this episode, Bishop Johnson chats with Bishop Dean Wolfe, Rector of St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in New York City, on what "radical welcome" means. This discussion explores the depths of what it means to create a genuinely inclusive and welcoming environment and delves into the transformative power of radical welcome and how it can change our communities and our world.

PT 2 The Ferguson Uprisings: Ten Years Later with The Rev. Aaron Rogers

This year, the St. Louis region, the nation, and the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri commemorate a decade since the killing of Michael Brown and the Ferguson Uprisings—an event that ignited a global movement for justice. In this episode, Bishop Johnson engages in a compelling conversation with The Rev. Aaron Rogers, reflecting on the impact of Ferguson and the ripple effects felt around the world. Together, they issue a passionate call to action, reminding us of the vital work that still lies ahead in the pursuit of equality and justice.

PT. 1 The Ferguson Uprisings: Ten Years Later with The Rev. Aaron Rogers

This year, the St. Louis region, the nation, and the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri commemorate a decade since the killing of Michael Brown and the Ferguson Uprisings—an event that ignited a global movement for justice. In this episode, Bishop Johnson engages in a compelling conversation with The Rev. Aaron Rogers, reflecting on the impact of Ferguson and the ripple effects felt around the world. Together, they issue a passionate call to action, reminding us of the vital work that still lies ahead in the pursuit of equality and justice.

PT. 2 - Requiem or Renaissance - The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice

In this episode Bishop Johnson chats with The Rev. Canon Whitney Rice on her work with Requiem or Renaissance. Requiem or Renaissance is an 18-month discernment and skills-building program process that will help them determine God's call to them: to a Requiem, a holy ending of this congregation's ministry in this location at this time, or a Renaissance, a church re-plant with a new vision.