Episodios

  • Faith Talks: Cultivating Compassion in Difficult Times

    Faith Talks: Cultivating Compassion in Difficult Times
    Jun 6 2025
    When we are faced with anger, stress, frustration, and division, it can be difficult to remember the good things. Life can be overwhelming and hard. How do we stay kind and compassionate when things are so tense?

    The book Appreciate These Things: Eight Ways of Cultivating Compassion finds an answer in Philippians 4:8: “Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” On this episode we will welcome author Jill Duffield as a guest on the live recording of the Faith Talks podcast to discuss her book, Appreciate These Things, and the importance of this scripture.

    By way of background, Duffield is a senior minister and an author of several other books, and she formerly served as the editor of The Presbyterian Outlook. She holds an M.Div. from Union Presbyterian Seminary and a D.Min. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

    You will leave this conversation feeling fulfilled and grateful for the good things in life.
    Más Menos
    44 m
  • Faith Talks: What You Should Know About the Paris Climate Agreement

    Faith Talks: What You Should Know About the Paris Climate Agreement
    May 16 2025
    For years, we have been discussing the climate crisis and the need to shift to just energy. Now, with the U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement, many are processing the impact this shift will have on frontline communities.

    As women of faith, we are clear about the mandate to care for all of God’s creation. In scripture, we are called to be stewards of the earth. However, humanity has not kept up with this task. On this episode we will welcome Roishetta Sibley Ozane and Gavriela Reiter as guests on the live recording of the Faith Talks podcast. Will you join me?

    By way of background, Ozane is the founder, director, and CEO of The Vessel Project of Louisiana, and Reiter is the fossil fuel phaseout campaign coordinator at the Institute for Policy Studies. We may also have a cameo from our own Ilka Vega, the executive for economic and environmental justice at United Women in Faith!

    You will leave this conversation inspired and determined.
    Más Menos
    59 m
  • Faith Talks: Tools to Process Grief with Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye

    Faith Talks: Tools to Process Grief with Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye
    May 6 2025
    Grief is an unavoidable part of life. Whether it’s losing a loved one, watching tragedies around the world, or anything else that creates difficulties, it is important to acknowledge and process it. Without processing grief, it will weigh heavy on your shoulders and affect your mental health.

    With Mental Health Awareness Month starting in May, it’s a great time to reflect on the impact of grief on our wellbeing. On this episode of Faith Talks we will welcome Dr. Sabrina N’Diaye to discuss grief and mental health.

    We will discuss different types of grieving and productive ways to process grief for the benefit of our mental health. For background, Dr. N’Diaye holds a Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University, and acts as an integrative therapist, author, and peace-builder.

    This conversation will leave you feeling healed and prepared to tackle the difficult feelings that arise throughout life.

    //

    Faith Talks is produced by United Women in Faith and hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer.
    Más Menos
    54 m
  • Faith Talks: Intergenerational Learning

    Faith Talks: Intergenerational Learning
    May 1 2025
    We always have more to learn as we find our own paths. Oftentimes, we forget that the experiences of those in generations older than ours can be valuable in finding our way. Moreover, we forget that we are an important source of guidance for the children and young people in our lives who are just starting out—and that they can teach us something too. Intergenerational learning is meaningful at every age, and it can bring you closer to your community and to God.

    We all benefit from intergenerational learning, but we sometimes need guidance on how to initiate it. Join us as we welcome Rev. Dr. Tanya Marie Eustace Campen and Dr. Faye Wilson as guests on the live recording of the Faith Talks podcast. We hope you will join us and invite a friend as they guide us on this learning journey.

    For background, Campen is an ordained deacon and the director of Intergenerational Discipleship for the Rio Texas Conference Office, and her specialization is in children’s spirituality. Wilson is a writer, educator, and musician who has worked across the globe, and who co-authored the 2025 resource book Carrying Our Faith Forward for United Women in Faith.

    With so much to learn and so much to say, you will leave this conversation ready to listen and share wisdom with people at all points of their lives.
    Más Menos
    1 h y 1 m
  • A Conversation With Rev. Dr. Kymberley Clemons-Jones

    A Conversation With Rev. Dr. Kymberley Clemons-Jones
    Apr 7 2025
    We are delighted to invite you to join us as we talk with preacher, pastor, author, coach, and soul care minister, Rev. Dr. Kymberley Clemons-Jones. She is a Biblical scholar, a coach, and a leading voice at the intersection of spirituality, Scripture, and social justice.

    Rev. Dr. Kymberley Clemons-Jones will be leading an interactive two-part Bible Study on Rizpah for United Women in Faith members in May 2025, diving deep into a powerful and under-studied Biblical story that inspires and informs our work to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline. She will be joining us on Faith Talks to share more about Rizpah's story and her own.

    //

    Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer and produced by United Women in Faith.
    Más Menos
    48 m
  • Faith Talks: 2025 Mission u Authors

    Faith Talks: 2025 Mission u Authors
    Apr 2 2025
    It can be overwhelming trying to keep up with current events. With access to media 24/7 and contentious issues seen around the world, it is more important than ever to remain rooted in hope and community. Fortunately, our Mission u authors address just that: Practicing Hope Together.

    If you’ve ever experienced Mission u, we are sure you’ll agree it is transformative. If you’ve never participated, it’s not too late to enroll. We are excited about this year’s theme, "Practicing Hope Together." On this episode we'll welcome Mission u authors Joni Cisowski, Regina Heater, and Tabatha Holley as guests on the Faith Talks podcast.

    Cisowski wrote Hope as a Resurrection People: A Children’s Curriculum, Heater wrote Communities of the Spirit: Living into Hope as Resurrection People: A Youth Curriculum, and Holley wrote Practicing Hope: An Adult Curriculum. At a time when hope appears to be in short supply, you’ll leave this conversation inspired and encouraged in your Christian journey.
    Más Menos
    1 h y 7 m
  • Faith Talks: Immigration and Loving Our Neighbors

    Faith Talks: Immigration and Loving Our Neighbors
    Mar 13 2025
    On this episode of Faith Talks we will talk with Melissa Bowe and Alba Jaramillo, of the Immigration Law & Justice Network, and Sarah Kolsto from Della Lamb Community Services.


    Care and concern for immigrants has always been a priority for our community. However, with the recent enforcement actions, we are concerned about how undocumented loved ones are faring. We will discuss the current climate for immigration and impact on our communities.

    //

    Faith Talks is produced by United Women in Faith and hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer.
    Más Menos
    1 h
  • Faith Talks: Reparative Justice with Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter

    Faith Talks: Reparative Justice with Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter
    Feb 20 2025
    Join us for a special Faith Talks recording with Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter. Dr. Hunter is a Professor of Sociology and African American studies at the University of California at Los Angeles. While he is the author of several books, we are excited to talk with him about his most recent work, Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation.We’ll discuss the book and the expansive nature of reparations. When many people think of reparations, they think in economic terms. Dr. Hunter believes there are many forms of reparations, including, racial, spatial, social, and spiritual reparations. We hope you’ll join us for what is sure to be an enlightening and uplifting conversation.

    //

    Faith Talks is hosted by Jennifer R. Farmer and produced by United Women in Faith.
    Más Menos
    57 m