Round Hill Radio
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe weekly podcast of Round Hill Community Church, covering topics from faith to culture and everything in between!
The Rev. Ed Horstmann, host
Leslie Smith Kons, host & executive producer
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Church + State + Earth
April 22, 2024 23:59 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBWhat happens when "the church" and "state" do not separate but instead combine their creative forces to make change for the betterment of our planet? This unique exploration delves into the powerful synergy between spiritual values and governmental action in nurturing and protecting our environment. Join us as we uncover inspiring stories of faith communities and political leaders working hand in hand to foster a sustainable future for all.
Easter's Promise: Finding Hope in the Ordinary
March 27, 2024 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBThis Easter, join us at Round Hill Radio as we embark on a journey unlike any other. "Easter's Promise: Finding Hope in the Ordinary" is not just a video; it's an invitation to see the world through a lens of wonder and grace. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to overlook the miracles that surround us. This Easter, let's rediscover the extraordinary in the ordinary. From the simplicity of a shared meal to the quiet moments of reflection, hope is all around us, waiting t...
From Palms to Passion: Embracing Humility at Holy Week's Dawn
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBFrom Palms to Passion: Embracing Humility at Holy Week's Dawn by Round Hill Community Church
Why Our Limitations are Actually a GIFT!
March 13, 2024 00:56 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this thought-provoking video, we explore the concept of limitations and how they can actually be seen as a gift. Often viewed as obstacles, our limitations can serve as opportunities for growth, creativity, and self-discovery. Join us as we delve into the power of embracing our limitations and uncovering the hidden potential within them. Discover how shifting your perspective can lead to a newfound sense of empowerment and inspiration. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that will...
Humility
March 05, 2024 20:52 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThere are so many things to discover about humility… let's start with what it's not!
What Humility ISN'T!
March 05, 2024 20:52 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThere are so many things to discover about humility… let's start with what it's not! In today's journey at Round Hill Radio, we delve into the often misunderstood concept of humility. "What Humility ISN'T" challenges the conventional narratives and invites you to explore the depths of what it truly means to embody humility in our lives. Humility is more than just a virtue; it's a way of living that transcends the superficial interpretations society often holds. This video is not just a con...
Adam Smedberg of Church World Service
February 28, 2024 18:28 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBToday we welcome back Adam Smedberg from Church World Service, an organization committed to transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.
Hit the Reset Button
February 21, 2024 19:32 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this video, we explore the concept of hitting the “reset button” in life. From setting new goals and priorities to letting go of past mistakes and regrets, hitting the reset button offers a chance to show yourself grace and break free from guilt or disappointment. Join us as we talk about the significance of self-reflection, self-care, and mindfulness in goal setting and attainment.
Let Love Roar
February 13, 2024 19:22 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat if justice is another name for love? And what if justice is what love sounds like when it roars?
Justice Is Love
February 07, 2024 01:27 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAmos 5:24: "But let justice roll like the waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream." Justice is a big concept and can be a big challenge, so what happens when we view justice as an act of Love? An act of creating a world more in tune with God's vision for our us?
Fragments
January 30, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBSometimes it only takes a few words to evoke memory and meaning. Join Ed and Leslie as they discover how fragments of language can unlock deeper feeling and connection. Visit roundhillradio.org to learn more!
Three Words for Peacemakers
January 23, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThere are three words that can help those who receive the peace of Christ to demonstrate the peace of Christ: let's find out what they are!
Inner Peace: A Prerequisite for Peacemaking?
January 18, 2024 03:12 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBJoin Leslie and Ed on a journey to discover the answer to this question and more. Together, they will explore the actions of peacemakers, the significance of community, and how you can make a greater impact in the world. Additionally, uncover ways to find greater trust and calm in your own life.
What Are We Talking About?!
January 09, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWe've been talking about "what matters most" for over 4 months... are we still talking about what we want to talk about'?
Origin Stories - S8E14
December 19, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThe telling of the Christmas story (the birth of Jesus and the dramatic events surrounding it, to be more specific) is an annual tradition in many congregations. At Round Hill, it takes the form of the annual Christmas Pageant, where the young people of our congregation take the lead.
Building A Community - S8E13
December 12, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBBuilding A Community - S8E13 by Round Hill Community Church
Wonder As We Wander - S8E12
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBWonder As We Wander - S8E12 by Round Hill Community Church
And... John the Baptist? - S8E11
November 29, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBAt Christmas, we celebrate the love of God revealed through Jesus Christ. We also celebrate the love of God revealed through Mary, Joseph, and John the Baptist
All Eyes on Gratitude - S8E10
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MBWe hear lots of language about how we should be orienting our lives to notice the good, appreicate the little things, and live in an attitude of gratitude. But what does that really mean? What concrete steps can we take to foster a habit of grateful living?
Walking the Camino - S8E9
November 16, 2023 21:06 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBSince the twelfth century, millions of seekers have walked a pilgrimage in northern Spain called the Camino de Santiago. Considered to be one of the three most famous Christian pilgrimages, along with Rome and Jerusalem, The Camino, as it is commonly known, has grown in popularity in more recent years. Estimates are that in 2023 alone, 450,000 people made this journey along one of 10 routes, all leading to Santiago de Compostela, where it is said that St. James is buried. The Camino Frances (...
Kitchen Table Wisdom
November 07, 2023 01:53 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBRachel Naomi Remen is an author, a physician, and a healer. She uses her extensive medical experience and her wise intuition in the work that she does with patients diagnosed with cancer. Her book, "Kitchen Table Wisdom," is a treasure of wisdom, humor, and insight about the human condition.
Sculpting Our Foundation
October 31, 2023 17:25 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBWhat is foundational to your life? What elements of life feel like a bonus? Join Ed and Leslie as they discuss creating a spirit of gratitude that is alignment with our fundamental selves.
Align Your Efforts - S8E6
October 24, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBWhen our time is spent doing things that align with our values, our passions, and our calling, we feel a special kind of satisfaction. Join Ed and Leslie as they discuss creating a spirit of generosity that is alignment with our fundamental selves.
Generosity: Unclench Your Life - S8E5
October 17, 2023 13:36 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBGenerosity: there are so many ways to view this concept. We can be generous of spirit, generous of vision, generous with our finances or talents or... the list is endless. But one thing is for sure: to open oneself up to being generous involves an "unclenching" and release.
How to Hope for the Future with Bill McKibben
October 06, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBBill McKibben is a leader in climate change advocacy, creator of 350.org and Third Act. As we anticipate our October 12th Climate Care Event here in Greenwich (register to attend on our webstite! Its free!), we chat will Bill about how actions, big and small, are necessary for making an impact.
I Wonder... What If?... Let's Try! - S8E3
September 26, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBImagination is an inexhaustible source of energy given by God, to energize our hope and shape our lives, for now and into the future!
Eco-Justice with Teresa Eickel - S8E2
September 19, 2023 15:13 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBToday we welcome Teresa Eickel, Executive Director of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network. The mission of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network is to inspire and equip Connecticut’s religious communities and their spiritual allies to protect our planet through education, engagement, and advocacy.
We're Back! S8E1
September 13, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBCatch up with Ed and Leslie as they discuss Ed's recent sabatical and anticipate a new year of exciting content!
Summer Sessions: Multifaceted Grace - S7E32
July 27, 2023 14:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBThis summer, while Ed is on sabbatical, we are diving into the archives! Today, we’re visiting an episode from February 2021. Grace is a word that evokes many thoughts and feelings. On today's episode, Ed and Leslie discuss the how grace being felt in music and worship. Visit our website: roundhillradio.org
Summer Sessions: #AskEd - S7E31
July 13, 2023 14:53 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBSummer Sessions: #AskEd - S7E31 by Round Hill Community Church
Summer Sessions: When the Heart Waits - S7E30
June 21, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBSummer Sessions: When the Heart Waits - S7E30 by Round Hill Community Church
Summer Sessions: When the Heart Waits
June 21, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBSummer Sessions: When the Heart Waits by Round Hill Community Church
At The Threshold - S7E29
June 08, 2023 15:31 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBOur last (live recorded) episode (for now!) Ed is headed off on a summer sabbatical and so we discuss what the next few months have in store for him, the plan for the podcast during that time, and how you can get involved!
Sarah Drummond - S7E28
June 03, 2023 15:02 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBWe are thrilled to welcome back Sarah Drummond, Founding Dean of Andover Newton Seminary at Yale Divinity School!
Ed's Sabbatical Book Club - S7E27
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBReading can be a spiritual discipline... drawing us closer to the wisdom of an author and the presence of God.
Better AND Older - S7E26
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOur 150th episode and it's Ed's turn to rant! So often, the world values the new and shiny over what's "old news". What if there's a middle ground where we can treasure the lessons & wisdom gained in what's come before and yet grant it new energy?
Mothers Day Special 2023 - S7E25
May 10, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBOur second annual Mother's Day Special! A lot has changed for Leslie and Shannon since last mother's day and they explore the experience of parenting, mental health, and community in today's world.
Holy In The Ordinary - S7E24
May 03, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBFollowing his resurrection, the disciples re-discover the spectacular ordinarienss of jesus in their lives.
Earth Day - S7E23
April 26, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBJesus said to his disciples, "I no longer call you servants, but friends." What if we also said words just like that to the Creation? And acted accordingly!
Food Systems with Ali Ghiorse - S7E22
April 19, 2023 14:26 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBFood Systems with Ali Ghiorse - S7E22 by Round Hill Community Church
Food Systems with Ali Ghiorse - S7Ea22
April 19, 2023 14:26 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBFood Systems with Ali Ghiorse - S7Ea22 by Round Hill Community Church
Jonah and the Big Fish- S7E21
April 12, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThe Book of Jonah: hilarious, disturbing, imaginative, thought-provoking. Let's see what its all about!
Mt of Olives - S7E20
April 05, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBThere are many important characters in the Biblical story... and sometimes those characters are places, like the Mount of Olives!
The Mountains - S7E19
March 30, 2023 15:11 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWe're exploring the way in which enviroment creates spiritual experience... what has been the importance of mountains in the historical quest for God?
The Desert - S7E18
March 24, 2023 17:05 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBWe're exploring the way in which enviroment creates spiritual experience... what has been the importance of the desert in the historical quest for God?
Hike For Haiti - S7E17
March 15, 2023 20:55 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBOur guest today is Sarah Porter, Director of Inovative Philatrhopy for Hope for Haiti. In our conversation, Sarah describes "Hike for Haiti", an annual promotion that supports the work of education and heathcare in Haiti. You can join RHCC in participating in the hike by visiting roundhillcommunitychurch.org
Risa Renae Harman - S7E16
March 01, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBOn today's episode, we get to know friend and colleague Risa Renae Harman, one of the professional musicians on staff here at Round Hill Community Church. We hear about her upbringing, how came to work as a soloist in churches, and much more!
Acedia, the "noon-day demon"? - S7E15
February 23, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBSometimes acedia (feeling flat, sometime called the the noon-day demon) is an unwelcome visitor in the spiritual. What if we encounter "The Noon-day Demon" in our planning for Lent? How can we let the sunshine in?
Elijah - S7E14
February 16, 2023 18:24 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBWhat's the back story of Elijah? The back story to Jesus could considered John the Baptism: in baptizing Jesus, he helps usher in the period of Jesus's ministry. But who inspired John the Baptist? and how did that person then inspire Jesus?
Afghan Evacuees with Bruce Winningham - S7E13
February 10, 2023 15:45 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBAfghan Evacuees with Bruce Winningham - S7E13 by Round Hill Community Church