Épisodes

  • Reflecting on a Season of Wisdom and Discernment with Bill Davis
    Dec 17 2025
    Rev. Zoë Garry is joined by Rev. Bill Davis to explore the wisdom of this season's podcast guests and their thought-provoking reflections on discernment in their varying contexts.
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    38 min
  • Exploring Formal Discernment Tools with Michael Gehrling
    Dec 3 2025
    In this episode Rev. Zoë Garry is joined by 1001 New Worshiping Communities' Associate for Recruitment and Assessment Michael Gehrling to explore one of the many resources in our denomination to help leaders in their discernment and the benefits of going through a formal process.
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    31 min
  • Discerning Seminary with Ann-Henley Nicholson
    Nov 19 2025
    Rev. Ann-Henley Nicholson serves as Vice President of Enrollment Management and Vocational Outreach at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. Ann-Henley grew up worshipping in the pews at Sec­ond Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Virginia. She didn’t imagine then that she’d later ex­perience a call to ministry, yet God is always faithful and often full of surprises. After graduating from the University of Virginia, she pursued her passion for theatre in New York before heading to Princeton Seminary to follow her call to ministry. Upon graduating, she served First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta before returning to Princeton Seminary to become their Director of Alumni Relations. In her role at Columbia, she enjoys identifying the next generation of pastoral leaders and worshipping with communities like ours.
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    34 min
  • Reading Theologically with Robert Williamson
    Nov 11 2025
    Join Dr. Robert Williamson and your host, Bill Davis, as they discuss Robert's new book Reading the Bible with Brueggemann. Together they’ll dive into some of Dr. Brueggemann’s famous and lesser known works and why they matter for the church today. "Reading the Bible with Brueggemann" can be ordered at https://store.acupressbooks.com/products/reading-the-bible-with-brueggemann
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    35 min
  • The Journey of Discernment with Rev. Daniel Heath
    Nov 5 2025
    In this episode Rev Zoë Garry is joined by the Rev. Daniel Heath, Davidson College's Associate Chaplain and Director of the Davidson Forum to talk about conversations on college campuses and reflecting on moments of discernment within their own journeys. Rev. Heath also serves as Chaplain for Major League Soccer's Charlotte FC. He earned degrees at Morehouse College, University of North Carolina School of Law, Winthrop University, and Princeton Theological Seminary. He recently celebrated 18 years of marriage to Katrina; they have two beautiful sons.
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    33 min
  • Discernment with youth with Rev. Tim Yi
    Oct 22 2025
    In this episode Rev Zoë Garry is joined by Community Church of Seattle's Youth Pastor Rev. Tim Yi to talk about what is means to create intentional conversations around discernment with the youth at his church and also the volunteers that help support the church's Christian education program. Tim is passionate in reaching the next generation through relationships, discipleship, and creativity. Tim also creates YouTube videos that help people grow in their faith with over 30,000 subscribers. He hopes his online ministry will reach the next generation and inspire them to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind. Some of his hobbies include playing volleyball, basketball, and watching superhero movies.
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    33 min
  • Discernment and college students with Rev. Dr. Gini Norris-Lane
    Oct 8 2025
    In this season 7 premier episode, the Rev. Zoë Garry is joined by Ukirk Executive Director the Rev. Dr. Virginia “Gini” Norris-Lane to talk about what is means to create intentional conversations around discernment. With over 25 years of experience working in faith communities around discernment, Gini shares stories of hope, excitement and ways to explore spaces and careers that “make you feel alive.” Rev. Dr. Virginia “Gini” Norris-Lane became the executive director of UKirk in July, 2019, after having previously served as campus minister at Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX from 2005-2019. She holds degrees from Temple Junior College (AA), Baylor University (BS in Education), Austin Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry). She has been ordained in the PC(USA) since 1999. In addition to coordinating a grant for the PC(USA) from the Lilly Endowment prior to her career in campus ministry, she served congregations in San Antonio, TX, and Conyers, GA. From January 2021 to August 2023, she also served as the part-time stated supply pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Uvalde, Texas.
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    31 min
  • Season 6 recap and analysis with Bruce Grady
    Jun 5 2025
    Join Bill as he recaps this season on reconciliation, reparations, and repairs with his guest the Rev. Dr. Bruce Grady. Bruce reflects on these themes, shares an example of repair work that happened in his community, and why these topics are important for congregations to continue engaging.
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    31 min