In my conversation with writer, theologian, and giving consultant Erin Weber-Johnson, we talk about feeling our vulnerability at work and the courage it takes to deal with it. We discuss how our lives surprise and disappoint us. What we feel and think about our worth, our value as human beings. We talk about what we ask our bodies to carry, often unconsciously, and how miraculously healing gestures of connection can be. And much more!

Just what is it about our feelings that we do not want to feel? Is it that we are reminded of our imperfections, lack of control, and inability to manage everything - even ourselves - despite our most glorious efforts? And how much of what we think about our feelings have we examined? To see or try to see where our resistance comes from?

For women, titles can be complicated - especially in the church. My guest today is Father Cathie Caimano, a colleague, friend, and the first ordained woman I ever saw behind the altar and in a pulpit at church.

What is your calling? Do you have more than one? Is your calling what drives your career? How about your vocation? In my conversation today with Lisa Tilstra, a leadership coach, consultant, facilitator, and creator and host of the podcast “Make Life Less Difficult," I ask her to share some of her story about one of her earliest professional titles – that of chaplain.

Theologian and author Howard Thurman once said, "We are attracted to the sound of a genuine." Episcopal priest and my good friend and colleague, the Rev. Mark Robin Collins is about as genuine as it gets. I hope you enjoy his wit and wisdom as much as I do as we share what we think about the energizing and perplexing feelings we have as pastors in a genuinely challenging time for the church - along with some other topics like parents, grief, and that imposter syndrome! Enjoy.

Here's a little bit about my podcast project, who I am and what I'm doing here. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Feeling Beings Who Think. Thanks for checking out this intro to my podcast!