Simply Christian LIFE with Bishop Michael Hunn

Long Walk Pilgrimage

The Long Walk: Remembering and Reckoning with America's Past This episode covers a pilgrimage undertaken by the General Convention Deputation of the Diocese of the Rio Grande to the Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner, New Mexico, as part of their anti-racism training. The pilgrimage aimed to explore and learn about the racism experienced by indigenous peoples, focusing on the tragic history of the Long Walk between 1863 and 1866, where the U.S. government forcibly removed and marched th...

Mike Wallens on Borderlands Ministry in the Big Bend, Texas

Faith Beyond Borders: Ministry and in the Diocese of the Rio Grande In an enlightening conversation, Bishop Michael Hunn and Mike Wallens, the vicar of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Marfa, Texas, and a notable figure in the Big Bend region, share insights into the multifaceted ministry efforts within the Diocese of the Rio Grande. With responsibilities spanning five congregations, Wallens, alongside Katie Hudak, the curate of the Big Bend, engages in regular worship services across several...

WU Holy Week 24

Holy Week and Advocacy in the Diocese of the Rio Grande: A Lenten Update for 2024 This weekly update for the Diocese of the Rio Grande, for the last week of Lent 2024, covers a health update from Bishop Michael Hunn, an invitation to experience the upcoming Holy Week liturgies, and information about a march and vigil for human dignity in El Paso, Texas. Bishop Hunn expresses gratitude for prayers regarding his health and reassures of a positive prognosis. The importance of experiencing ever...

WU 3 Feb 24

Diocese of the Rio Grande | Weekly Update, February 2024 In the first Weekly Update February 2024, The Diocese of Rio Grande is in three parts. The first one focuses on an essential activity conducted at a leadership retreat and its broader rollout expected in spring. The activity intending to understand the core values that make up the identity of the Episcopal Church. Reinforcing the importance of holding on to the identity and values even in the face of challenge and change. The second p...

Meet The Rev’d Mary Ann Hill

Meet Mary Ann Hill: The New Rector of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church In this video, The Rev'd Mary Ann Hill, the new rector of Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Los Alamos, shares her journey to the priesthood, the challenges she faced, and her experiences working in different parishes. Mary Ann discusses how she grew up in an outside of St. Louis on the Illinois side of the river and knew from a young age that she was called to the priesthood. She talks about her experiences in...

WU 27 Jan 24

Weekly Update: A Case for Love & Ministry Updates for Diocese of the Rio Grande In this weekly update for the last week of January 2024, discussions cover 'A Case for Love' - a film showcasing the teachings of Michael Curry and the Episcopal Church, and an episode of On Point regarding 'de-churching' in America. The speaker also highlights his participation in the ordination to priesthood of Reverend Leona Brahm at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos, New Mexico, sharing details of her role ...

Priest and Yoga Teacher: The Rev Corinne Hodges, Vicar of Holy Family, Santa Fe

Interview with Vicar Corrine Hodges: A Journey of Faith and Leadership   In this engaging interview, Corrine Hodges, Vicar of the Church of the Holy Family in Santa Fe, shares her spiritual journey to priesthood. As a prior Roman Catholic, Corrine's vocation started by serving nursing home residents. She talks about her transition from the Catholic Church to the Episcopal Church, the key moments that shaped her calling, and her unique approach to ministry by emphasizing 'giving ministry aw...

WU 19 Jan 24

Weekly Update for the Diocese of Rio Grande - Week of January 20th, 2024 This weekly update for the Diocese of Rio Grande, January 2024, summarizes several events. These include a movie about the presiding bishop; the ordination updates for Reverend LeAnna Braun; the Snow Slam; and others. The update also details information about two major films relating to the Episcopal Church; the first is a film about the presiding bishop titled 'A Case for Love' set to be shown in select theaters. The ...

Meet Mike Angell of St. Michael and All Angels!

Introducing Rector Mike Angel: His Journey to St. Michael and All Angels Church In this engaging conversation, we learn about Rector Mike Angel's past, his connection with New Mexico, and how he was called to serve as the Rector of St. Michael and All Angels Church in Albuquerque. Listen to his passion for justice and witness his enthusiasm for his new role, shaping the congregation and impacting the community. His story also gives insights into his personal experiences, hinting at the dive...

Meet The Rev Lynn Finnegan

Journey of Faith: A Conversation with The Rev Lynn Finnegan In the show, Lynn Finnegan discusses her journey into becoming an Episcopal Priest and now Associate Rector at the Church of the Holy Faith in Santa Fe, starting from her early life, through her career as a lawyer, and her evolving sense of vocation. She talks about the different stages of her life, from initially planning to become a nun, shifting away from organized religion, and then feeling called back to her faith. She also di...

Interview with Ryan Lee

Father Ryan Lee of St. Bede's Episcopal Church, Santa Fe talks with Bishop Michael Hunn about Liberation Theology, Interpreting Scripture and his call to the priesthood.

23 Bishops Address to Convention

St Stephen’s Espanola

Meet three leaders from St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Española, New Mexico for a conversation with Bishop Michael Hunn 

Bishop Ann Ritonia

Meet Bishop Ann Ritonia, the new Bishop Suffragan for the Armed Forces and Federal Ministries in the Episcopal Church.  She worked with Military Chaplains and also Chaplains at the VA and in Federal Prisons. 

Palm Sunday Sermon

Communion Is What We Are

This episode explores the nature of communion as a reality we live in not as an event we do and how to suffer through the COVID-19 crisis as the body of Christ.

You’re not the boss of me

1 Peter 2 : Who are you? And Whose are you?  How we answer those questions is the difference between slavery and freedom. 

You’re not the boss of me

1 Peter 2 : Who are you? And Whose are you?  How we answer those questions is the difference between slavery and freedom. 

A Global Commentary

New Birth Into A Living Hope

1 Peter 1 : faith and suffering 

Season 2 Episode 1 : Introducing 1 Peter

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has invited all of the bishops of the Anglican Communion to study the first letter of Peter at the Lambeth Conference in the summer of 2020.  1 Peter is written to a mostly poor community which is a misunderstood minority in a society suspicious of the followers of Jesus.  In this first episode we learn about the letter itself and get ready to read the letter itself.

Season 2 Episode 1 : Introducing 1 Peter

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby has invited all of the bishops of the Anglican Communion to study the first letter of Peter at the Lambeth Conference in the summer of 2020.  1 Peter is written to a mostly poor community which is a misunderstood minority in a society suspicious of the followers of Jesus.  In this first episode we learn about the letter itself and get ready to read the letter itself.

Episode 6: The Word Changes The World

This episode covers the first part of chapter 4 of the book you are what you love by James K a Smith. In this chapter we look at the power of language – both the power of the words we use every day and also the power of the Word of God to change our world. How have the words you were taught to use for God as a child changed as you have grown older? Did the words you were taught to pray as a child shape your relationship with God and helpful and healthy ways? In harmful and hurtful ways?

Episode 5 : The Form of Our Worship Matters

This episode covers the second half of chapter 3 of You Are What You Love by James K A Smith. The episode discusses contemporary Christian worship and how the “relevant” shape and form of much of our worship carries with it messages about consumerism which may be tempting our hearts away from God.

Episode 4 : Worship is Habit Forming

This episode covers the first part of Chapter 3 of You Are What You Love by James K. A. Smith.  We discuss our personal habits and how those habits are shaping our hearts and our households. 

Episode 4 : Worship is Habit Forming

This episode covers the first part of Chapter 3 of You Are What You Love by James K. A. Smith.  We discuss our personal habits and how those habits are shaping our hearts and our households. 

Simply Christian Life episode 3

In this episode Michael Hunn reflects on chapter 2 of James K. A. Smith’s book you are what you love. Chapter 2 contains reflections about the secular liturgies of our lives – including ways of rethinking  the shopping experience in America and wondering what all that shopping is doing to our hearts.

Chapter 1 : You Are What You Love

In chapter 1 of the book you are what you love by James K A Smith we examine the way we love what we love in the power of habit and the unconscious loves of our lives. Including the fact that we all were ship things we think our ultimate – and what those things are really matters!

Chapter 1 : You Are What You Love

In chapter 1 of the book you are what you love by James K A Smith we examine the way we love what we love in the power of habit and the unconscious loves of our lives. Including the fact that we all were ship things we think our ultimate – and what those things are really matters!

Simply Christian LIFE

Welcome to the Simply Christian LIFE podcast!   Michae Buerkel Hunn is Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Rio Grande and your host.   This episode is an invitation to join Bishop Hunn this lent by reading You Are What You Love by James K.A. Smith.    As you read the Preface to the book- consider the following questions and, if you like, share your answers either in the comments or on Facebook:   1. Why are you doing this? What are your hopes for deepening your relationship with God this L...