accessiblealtar

21. Bible and Disability

Robyn and Stephanie keep talking about the Bible, this time about how it can be hard to read (or hear preached) when you are Disabled or Chronically Ill. They have some suggestions. They share those and look at Mark 2.1-12 as an example passage. ⁠Full Transcript⁠ ⁠Reading Scripture as Good News while Disabled⁠ (pdf ofContinue reading “21. Bible and Disability”

20. Resurrection

"Christ was able to be resurrected with everything he had been through, all of his scars, all of his wounds. He doesn't need to have all those things somehow fixed or repaired in order to rise, or to be the resurrected Christ, or to access eternal life in solidarity with all of us." The background is light blue and the top left corner has a decorative green linework.

Stephanie and Robyn talk about the Bible, disability, and how stories of the resurrection offer insight into God’s thoughts about and participation in embodiment. The conversation touches on many passages but with focus on John 20.19-27. ⁠Full Transcript

3. Lindsay

We talk with the Rev. Lindsay Lunnum. Lindsay is a neurotypical parent raising a child who is deeply impacted by autism. She is also a priest and the rector of Zion Episcopal Church in Douglaston (Queens, NYC). Lindsay is the spokesperson for Rhythms of Grace, a ministry of worship and faith formation for children andContinue reading “3. Lindsay”

2. Stephanie’s Story

Robyn and Stephanie talk about why Stephanie said yes to this podcast. They also talk about future content and their interview practices. Full Transcript Hear more from Nathan Leigh who composed our music (link).See more art from the Rev’d Stephanie London who created our title graphic (link).

1. Robyn’s Story

Black text on a pale blue background partially framed one two sides with green lines reads, "The people who need us to talk about this better aren't some outreach population, they are the people who are actively in our pews that we are under serving and they're our clergy."

In this episode Stephanie and Robyn talk about what in Robyn’s history lead to caring about faith and disability and approaching Stephanie about a project that became this podcast.We also talk about how the name of the podcast came about and why we love it. Full Transcript(Our transcripts are lightly edited for clarity.) Hear moreContinue reading “1. Robyn’s Story”

Trailer

Welcome to the Accessible Altar! Hear more from Nathan Leigh who composed our music (link).See more art from the Rev’d Stephanie London who created our title graphic (link).