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KALEO PHOENIX

153 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Kaleo Phoenix is a church plant in downtown Phoenix, AZ that creates space for people to practice the ways of Jesus together as the multi-ethnic family of God. In our community, there's an emphasis on women leading, shared leadership, creating a safe space for BIPOC, and Jesus as One who cares for the margins.

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Epiphany #6: The Transfiguration: Jesus, Community, and the Earth - Emma Sounart

February 12, 2024 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this episode our friend and Board Member, Emma Sounart, guides us through Transfiguration Sunday, reading Mark 2:2-9. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx. 

Epiphany #5: Solidarity & The BLK South Story - Kendall Dooley

February 05, 2024 01:00 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

This service was the first public showing of the @blksouth film! In this episode Kendall Dooley talks about his personal journey from unity to solidarity, exploring what it means to stand in solidarity, like Jesus, with the most marginalized aspects of your own story. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx. 

Epiphany #4: Evil Spirits and God Talkers - Chris Townley

January 29, 2024 01:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

In this episode, we journey through Jesus driving out an impure spirit in Mark 1:21-28 with Pastor Chris. For more information about Kaleo, visit kalephx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx. 

Epiphany #3: Illuminated Christianity - Tina Estes

January 22, 2024 01:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this episode, Tina Estes teaches us about illuminating Christianity and encourages to find solace as we begin this new journey in a new space. ⁠For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Epiphany #3: Illuminated Christianity

January 22, 2024 01:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

In this episode, Tina Estes teaches us about illuminating Christianity and encourages to find solace as we begin this new journey in a new space. ⁠For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Epiphany #1: The Warmth of Other Suns - Erin Dooley

January 08, 2024 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

On the first Sunday of Epiphany, Pastor Erin guides us through the Warmth of Other Suns and explores Jesus' call to envision a new world in Mark 4:12-17, 23-25. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Advent #2: Can You Imagine Peace? - Erin Dooley

December 11, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

On this second Sunday in the season of Advent, Pastor Erin guides us through Mark 1:1-8 and the power of imagining peace.⁠ Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and serves as a period of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas.⁠

Advent #1 - Hope: Joy Boy Jesus - Kendall Dooley

December 04, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

In this episode, our good friend, Kendall Dooley guides us through the first Sunday in the season of Advent. Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical year and serves as a period of anticipation and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ at Christmas.⁠ For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #25: Holy Ghost Dance 💃🏾 - Tina Estes

November 27, 2023 01:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

In this episode, Pastor Tina preaches a powerful sermon guiding us through Matthew 25:31-46. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #24: A Thanksgiving Message from Native American Women - Erin Dooley

November 20, 2023 01:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

In this episode, Pastor Erin guides us as we read the powerful voices of three Native American women sharing their perspectives on Thanksgiving, a timely reflection for the holiday week.⁠ For more information, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #23: Women Are Water Carriers - Erin Dooley

November 13, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode, Pastor Erin guides us as we reflect on the impact of Indigenous women and celebrate and dedicate baby Roy Coldagelli. For more information on Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #22: The Humble Way - Chris Townley

November 06, 2023 01:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us as we pray and move through Matthew 23:1-12 to practice the ways of Jesus together as the multi-ethnic family of God. For more information, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #21: Genocide & The Freedom to Love - Erin Dooley

October 30, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

In this episode, Pastor Erin navigates Matthew 22:34-46 together. ⁠ "Lord God, friend of those in need, your Son Jesus has untied our burdens and healed our spirits. We lift up the prayers of our hearts for those still burdened, those seeking healing, those in need within the church and the world."⁠ As always we look forward to practicing the ways of Jesus together as the multiethnic family of God. We hope to see you!⁠

Ordinary Time #20: What's Your Problem? - Chris Townley

October 23, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

In this episode, Pastor Chris walks us through Jesus' discussing payment for the imperial tax in Matthew 22:15-22.⁠ "God of all who wander in the wilderness, you go before us as beacon and guide. Lead us through all danger, sustain us through all desolation, and bring us home to the land you have prepared for us. Amen."⁠ For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #18: Jesus and the Wretched Tenants - Emma Sounart

October 09, 2023 00:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

In this episode, we are delighted to have our friend, Emma Sounart preach tonight and guide us through the Parable of the Tenants. May God continue to give us fresh vision as we learn the ways of Jesus together as the multi-ethnic family of God. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #17: Nananana Boo Boo Jesus - Chris Townley

October 02, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

In this episode, Pastor Chris walks us through Jesus' authority being questioned and the parable of the two sons in Matthew 21:23-32.⁠ For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.⁠

Ordinary Time #15: Transformative Forgiveness - Erin Dooley

September 18, 2023 00:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

"God, you are the power of liberation, calling your servant Moses to lead your people into freedom, and giving him the wisdom to proclaim your holy law. Be our Passover from the land of injustice, be the light that leads us to the perfect rule of love, that we may be citizens of your unfettered reign; we ask this through Jesus Christ, the pioneer of our freedom. Amen.⁠" In this episode, we discuss Matthew 18:21-35 and the complex truths of forgiveness. May the ways of Jesus lead us...

Ordinary Time #14: Liberating Matthew 18 - Chris Townley

September 11, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

In Matthew 18:15-20 Jesus offers his disciples spiritual freedom and power for restoring broken or oppressive relationships. Int his episode, Pastor Chris guides us and we learn to practice the ways of Jesus as the multi-ethnic family of God.⁠ For more information about Kaleo visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #13: Southside Solidarity - Erin Dooley

September 04, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

WARNING: In this sermon, we challenge the idea of penal substitutionary atonement and present a non-violent way to view the crucifixion. In traditional seminary experiences, students are often taught the different ways cultures and denominations view the crucifixion, but that's not something everyone is familiar with. So before you listen to this, just know this may rearrange the furniture in in your head and spiritual belief system. If you would like more resources as you explore t...

Ordinary Time #12: Proximity - Tina Estes

August 21, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

In this episode, Tina Estes guides us through Matthew 15:10-20, 21-28 and teaches the power of proximity! For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #11: Brave Swimming - Chris Townley

August 14, 2023 00:00 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through Matthew 14:13-21 and his own journey learning what it means to be brave. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #10: An Ordinary Journey with Jesus, the Crowds, and the Disciples - Chris Townley

August 07, 2023 00:00 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through Jesus feeding in the 5,000 in Matthew 14:13-21. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx. 

Ordinary Time #8: The Written-Out Slaves - Erin Dooley

July 24, 2023 00:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

In this episode, we are guided through the Parable of the Weeds and the Wheat in Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 from the perspective of Raj Bharat Patta. "When we, as people of color, narrate our own stories, we take control of our representation, explaining and celebrating the agency of liberation within us. For generations, the colonial perspective imposed powerful epistemology on us, misrepresenting and objectifying our lives, even distorting our connection with God to seek converts." Fo...

Ordinary Time #6: What Year Is It??? - Erin Dooley

July 10, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode, Pastor Erin guides us through the current political climate, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30, and how Jesus responds to our heavy burdens. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Ordinary Time #3: Compassion That Can't Be Faked - Chris Townley

June 19, 2023 00:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

"Creator God, you call us to love and serve you with body, mind, and spirit through loving your creation and our sisters and brothers. Open our hearts in compassion and receive these petitions on behalf of the needs of the church and the world." In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through Matthew 9:35-10:8 and the beauty of compassion that can't be faked! For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Eastertide #6: We Still Have Each Other - Erin Dooley

May 22, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

On this sixth Sunday of Eastertide, Pastor Erin guides us through John 17:1-11. Jesus is departing his disciples giving them the task of continuing his work of liberation and continuing his politics of a non-violent way of resistance to oppression and corrupt government. Recorded live on May 21, 2023. For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Eastertide #5: Spoken For - Tina Estes

May 15, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

In this episode, you'll hear a special message from one of our worship leaders, Tina Estes, as she guides us through John 14:15-21. She has been a beacon of light for our community and we love her and her family dearly! ____ God Our Mother by Allison Woodard "To be a Mother is to suffer; To travail in the dark, stretched and torn, exposed in half-naked humiliation, subjected to indignities for the sake of new life. To be a Mother is to say, 'This is my body, broken for you,' And,...

Eastertide #4: Jesus & Tai Chi. A Life Lived is a Life Prepared - Erin Dooley

May 08, 2023 00:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Tai Chi, Harriet Tubman, and Jesus…what do all of these have in common??? You’ll find out in episode as we are guided by Jesus comforting His disciples in John 14:1-14. ⁠“I go away to prepare a place for you, and where I am ye may be also.”⁠

Eastertide #3: An Abundant Life is Empty - Chris Townley

May 01, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Eastertide #2: Recognizing Jesus: A Walk, Wounds, and a Meal - Chris Townley

April 24, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through the Emmaus story in Luke 24:13-35.  "Elusive God, companion on the way, you walk behind, beside, beyond; you catch us unawares. Break through the disillusionment and despair clouding our vision, that, with wide-eyed wonder, we may find our way and journey on as messengers of your good news. Amen."

Eastertide #1: Thomas the Healer - Erin Dooley

April 17, 2023 00:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

Eastertide, in the Church Year, is quite literally fifty days of feasting. This represents the main point of the whole gospel which is to prepare us for an eternal celebration and feast.⁠ ⁠ In this episode, we celebrate the first Sunday of Eastertide as Pastor Erin guides us through Thomas' encounter with Jesus in John 20:19-31. ⁠

Palm Sunday: Grace Can Lead Us Home - Kevin Nye

April 03, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Around Kaleo we are very intentional about who we invite to preach and share within our Sunday gatherings. We seek to create space for often marginalized voices when it comes to preaching or storytelling. April 2 will be the first time we've invited a White man to guest preach. Kevin was going to be in the area and his expertise (and overall approach!) in linking the ways Jesus keeps us on the hook for being in relationship with those experiencing homelessness is a unique gift. His ...

Lent #5: Starring Jesus, the Angry Weeper - Chris Townley

March 27, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

In this episode, Pastor Chris guides us through a unique experience on the 5th Sunday in the season of Lent. As we join Jesus in the wilderness, learning to fast and pray, we made our way through the multiple adventures of John 11:1-45. ⁠For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Lent #4: Healing the Ways We Are Blind - Emma Sounart

March 20, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

As we join Jesus in the wilderness, learning to fast and pray, we'll meet Jesus and the blind man in John 9:1-41 guided by our dear sister and friend, Emma Sounart. ⁠We’ll learn the ways Jesus cares for our healing and be challenged by the ways we are also blind.⁠ ⁠

Lent #3: Living Water and the Humanity of our Thirst - Erin Dooley

March 13, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

On this third Sunday of Lent, we join Jesus in the wilderness, learning to fast and pray. Pastor Erin proposes an alternative perspective of John 4:5-42 as we meet Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. ⁠For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Lent #2: Born Again (and) Again into the Multiethnic Family of God - Chris Townley

March 06, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

On this second Sunday in the season of Lent, we join Jesus in the wilderness, learning to fast and pray. Pastor Chris helps us make our way through the passage in John 3:1-17. ⁠

Lent #1: Black History and the Strength to Love When You Feel Shame - Erin Dooley

February 27, 2023 01:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MB

On this first Sunday of Lent, as we join Jesus in the wilderness, Pastor Erin concludes Black History Month with one more sermon from Dr. King's book, Strength to Love. Shame can be a crippling thing, but how do you regain the strength to love when you shame? 

Strength to Love #3: Shattered Dreams - Linda Morris

February 12, 2023 18:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

We are honored to have our friend and mentor, Linda Morris, back with us on Super Bowl Sunday! She spoke to us about Black History and guided us through what to do with shattered dreams as we gather the strength it takes to love like Jesus in a world that is upside down. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠The song played, in the beginning, is "Life Every Voice and Sing" by The Wardlow Brothers. 

Strength to Love #2: Where Are the Good Samaritans? - Kendall Dooley

February 06, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this episode, Kendall Dooley guides us through the story of the Good Samaritan as he preaches from the book “Strength to Love” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a volume of his most well known homilies.⁠ ⁠ King had begun working on the sermons during a fortnight in jail in July 1962. While behind bars, he spent uninterrupted time preparing the drafts for works such as “Loving Your Enemies” and “Shattered Dreams,” and he continued to edit the volume after his release.⁠ ⁠ Collectively t...

Kaleo Stories Part VI: Community Intro - Erin Dooley

January 30, 2023 01:00 - 9 minutes - 8.45 MB

In this episode, we're hosting KALEO STORIES PART VI — a unique time of storytelling by people in our community as we simultaneously invite Jesus to help us pay attention to the story of our own life.⁠ ⁠ In this chapter, we'll hear stories about community and reflect on the things we need to feel safe in a multiethnic beloved community. The recent lynching of Tyre Nichols demands that we have a new vision and do community differently than the majority of western culture suggests. We ...

Kaleo Stories Part VI: Accepted - Tina & Jay Estes

January 30, 2023 01:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this episode, we're hosting KALEO STORIES PART VI — a unique time of storytelling by people in our community as we simultaneously invite Jesus to help us pay attention to the story of our own life.⁠ ⁠ In this chapter, we'll hear stories about community and reflect on the things we need to feel safe in a multiethnic beloved community. The recent lynching of Tyre Nichols demands that we have a new vision and do community differently than the majority of western culture suggests. We ...

Kaleo Stories Part VI: In This Place - Emma Sounart

January 30, 2023 01:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

In this episode, we're hosting KALEO STORIES PART VI — a unique time of storytelling by people in our community as we simultaneously invite Jesus to help us pay attention to the story of our own life.⁠ ⁠ In this chapter, we'll hear stories about community and reflect on the things we need to feel safe in a multiethnic beloved community. The recent lynching of Tyre Nichols demands that we have a new vision and do community differently than the majority of western culture suggests. We ...

Kaleo Stories Part VI: Free to Be - Yvette Duarte

January 30, 2023 01:00 - 7 minutes - 7.04 MB

In this episode, we're hosting KALEO STORIES PART VI — a unique time of storytelling by people in our community as we simultaneously invite Jesus to help us pay attention to the story of our own life.⁠ ⁠ In this chapter, we'll hear stories about community and reflect on the things we need to feel safe in a multiethnic beloved community. The recent lynching of Tyre Nichols demands that we have a new vision and do community differently than the majority of western culture suggests. We ...

Kaleo Stories Part VI: Community In The Courtyard - Josh & Hannah Coldagelli

January 30, 2023 01:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this episode, we're hosting KALEO STORIES PART VI — a unique time of storytelling by people in our community as we simultaneously invite Jesus to help us pay attention to the story of our own life.⁠ ⁠ In this chapter, we'll hear stories about community and reflect on the things we need to feel safe in a multiethnic beloved community. The recent lynching of Tyre Nichols demands that we have a new vision and do community differently than the majority of western culture suggests. We ...

Strength to Love #1: Forgiveness and Tragic Blindness - Chris Townley

January 23, 2023 01:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Over the next 5 weeks, we'll be preaching from the book “Strength to Love” by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. a volume of his most well known homilies.⁠ ⁠ King had begun working on the sermons during a fortnight in jail in July 1962. While behind bars, he spent uninterrupted time preparing the drafts for works such as “Loving Your Enemies” and “Shattered Dreams,” and he continued to edit the volume after his release.⁠ ⁠ Collectively they present King’s fusion of Christian teachings and so...

MLK Sunday 2023: From Rage to Shout - Erin Dooley

January 16, 2023 01:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this sermon, we commemorate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll reflect on the life events that formed him, hear portions of the last sermon he preached, and be encouraged by the music that shaped the Civil Rights Movement.⁠ For more information about Kaleo, visit kaleophx.com or follow us on social media @kaleophx.

Advent #3: Let the Darkness Teach You - Erin Dooley

December 12, 2022 01:15 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

For the third Sunday in the season of Advent, Pastor Erin guides us through Matthew 11:2-11, the work of Howard Thurman's book, "The Luminous Darkness" and shows us what it means to let the darkness be a peaceful teacher.  Advent is a season in which we wait for God and with God. A season of waiting on God in ways that open us more and more completely to the fullness of God, a time to learn to wait as God waits.

Advent #2: Spiritual Practice Guide - Chris Townley & Erin Dooley

December 05, 2022 01:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MB

"God of hope, you raised up John the baptizer as a herald who calls us to conversion. As we joyfully await the glorious coming of Christ, we pray to you for the needs of the church and the world.⁠ Hear our humble prayer that we may serve you in holiness and faith and give voice to your presence among us until the day of the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen."⁠ Join us tonight for the 2nd Sunday of Advent as we learn to make sense of the dar...

Advent #1: Watchmen...Stay Woke! - Erin Dooley

November 28, 2022 01:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MB

"We are waiting.⁠ We are waiting in the dark.⁠ We are waiting in the holy darkness.⁠ We are waiting in the womb of God.⁠ Between this Advent and the next.⁠ We wait." - A Prayer by Wilda C. Gafney⁠ ⁠ In this episode, we begin the first Sunday of Advent, and Pastor Erin guides us through the work of Wilda C. Gafney, Fleming Rutledge, and the parable of the doorkeeper in Mark 13:34-37. Click here to read the transcript and view the resources: https://www.erinvlashley.com/millennials/2...

Truthsgiving: A Trail of Tears - Erin Dooley & Tahda Ahtone

November 21, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

Truthsgiving, coined by Indigenous activist Christine Nobiss is meant to dismantle common misunderstandings about Thanksgiving with...well, the truth.⁠ In this episode you'll hear a moving story from our friend, Tahda Ahtone, whose Native roots and knowledge of American genocide made it difficult for her to follow Jesus...but God.⁠ ⁠ On this final Sunday of our series "The Violence of Love," Pastor Erin concludes our time in homilies by Oscar Romero, guides us through Psalm 46, and c...