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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 away' and nurturing others in their service to God. Corrine also discusses her additional career as a yoga teacher, which she attributes has brought balance to her life and ministry. The discussion also focuses on the importance of sabbaticals and maintaining healthy boundaries and pacing in ministry.


 


00:00 Introduction and Greetings


00:19 Corrine's Journey to Priesthood


01:55 Transition from Roman Catholicism to Episcopalian


03:46 Corrine's Ordination and Seminary Experience


05:37 Corrine's First Parish Job and Move to Indiana


07:54 Moving to Santa Fe and Joining the Holy Family Church


10:32 Balancing Priesthood and Yoga Teaching


12:24 The Growth and Structure of Holy Family Church


13:09 Maintaining Work-Life Balance and Prioritizing Essential Tasks


23:46 Recognizing and Managing Stress


25:09 The Role of Exercise in Stress Management


25:49 The Importance of Sabbaticals


26:39 The Power of Mindful Activities


27:39 Recognizing Signs of Overstress


28:38 The Art of Pacing in Clergy Life


29:19 The Importance of Rest Before and After Vacation


30:18 The Role of Exercise in Maintaining Focus


31:42 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Preaching


33:10 The Importance of Mellowing with Age


33:35 The Pitfalls of Multitasking


34:27 The Role of Yoga in Stress Management


35:33 The Importance of Being Present and Mellow


37:28 The Importance of Giving Ministry Work


41:05 The Role of a Priest in Nurturing a Community


42:00 The Importance of Letting Ministries Die When They Need To


45:57 The Role of a Priest in Building and Nurturing a Team