In this episode, hosts Karen and Claire engage with guests Hannah and Kayleigh, both students at the University of Kansas, to explore their personal faith journeys within The Episcopal Church. They discuss their connections to the church, the evolution of their faith, and the importance of community and empowerment in their spiritual lives. The conversation delves into the significance of love, the role of liturgy and sacraments, and the challenges faced by young adults in the church. The guests share their experiences of feeling welcomed and valued, while also addressing the struggles and imperfections within the church community.
About Our Guests
Hannah Connelly (she/her) a junior at the University of Kansas majoring in Early Childhood Education originally from Olathe, Kansas.
Kayleigh McDonald (she/her) a sophomore at the University of Kansas majoring in Behavioral Neuroscience originally from St. Louis, Missouri.
Our Cohosts
Hayley Cobb
The Rev. Caroline Howard
The Rev. Karen Schlabach
Clare Stern-Burbano
The Rev. David Wilcox
Our Podcasts
We want to introduce the Episcopal Church from multiple perspectives and with different voices, utilizing social media to find out what questions students may have about who we are and what we do. Guest speakers, including college students from around our diocese, are already being scheduled for future sessions.
We do not currently have a physical presence on college campuses in our diocese, but we think podcasting offers a great opportunity to meet young adults where they are and share our faith in a way that is personal, comfortable, and always accessible. We hope that these sessions will be a bridge to connect college students with local parishes and with other young adults.
For more information and to suggest a topic or pose a question, please visit the College and Young Adult webpage. Look for All Things … Episcopal wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!
Deacon Alisa Carmichael currently serves as Chair of the College and Young Adult Commission in The Diocese of West Missouri. She assisted with an Episcopal campus ministry at the University of South Florida in Tampa prior to moving with her husband John to their current home in Kansas City. She is the organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Lee’s Summit.
