Connecting our Conversations
Connecting our Conversations is hosted by the Presbytery of Southern New England, a regional governing body in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This is our space for conversations that push the edges of our faith and help us deepen discipleship.
Connecting our Conversations
Latest Episodes
Connecting Our Conversations: Space, Science, and Wonder
In this episode of Connecting Our Conversations, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by Dr. Heidi DeBlock, Visiting Research Scientist with NASA’s Johnson Space Center Cardiovascular Laboratory, for a thoughtful conversation ab...
Nonviolence for Lent: Part 2
In this episode, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo, along with Rev. Gusti Newquist, pastor at Shepherdstown Presbyterian Church, discuss a key pillar of nonviolence: The Universe is on the Side of Justice.Together they discuss how nonviolen...
Connecting Our Conversation: Nonviolence for Lent Part 1
In this episode, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo talks with Rev. Trina Portillo of Burlington Presbyterian Church in Burlington, MA about the fifth pillar of Kingian nonviolence: Avoid Internal Violence of the Spirit as well as External ...
Connecting Our Conversations: Unveiling the Pathways to Belonging
Rev. Dr/ Shannan Vance-Ocampo discusses the theology of belonging with Erin Weber-Johnson, lead editor of the transformative new book, Pathways to Belonging.The editors have generously offered a 40% off code for ordering directly fr...
Connecting our Conversations: Creation Care and Faith's Response to the Environmental Crisis
In this episode of Connecting our Conversations, Rev. Dr. Shannan Vance-Ocampo is joined by Rev. Kathryn Beilke for a discussion on how our faith calls us to care for God's creation, and address the growing plastic pollution crisis.Toget...