The Sacred Thread Podcast
The Sacred Thread Podcast explores the contemplative path that is rooted in the Christian tradition, while also drawing from many sources (such as Buddhist wisdom and modern psychology) to illuminate this path. Hosted by Winston Janusz — a meditation teacher, licensed therapist, and ordained pastor — this show is for seekers who long for peace, presence, and meaning in a restless world. Through reflections and conversations, we trace the sacred thread woven through everyday life, awakening to the Spirit in all things and cultivating compassion, connection, and resilience.
The Sacred Thread Podcast
The Future of Church with Cathie Caimano
In this episode, Winston is joined by Rev. Cathie Caimano — Episcopal priest, writer, runner, and founder of Free Range Priest, Trexo: A Gym for Your Soul, and Substack Seminary, a new 12-month program helping clergy reclaim their ministry identity and build sustainable models of spiritual leadership.
Winston and Cathie explore:
- her 25-year journey from traditional parish ministry into “free-range” ministry
- why churches must evolve from institutional maintenance to spiritual connection
- how digital tools can strengthen real-life community
- the growing need for clergy to develop clear ministry identities and sustainable income streams
- the future of faith communities in a world no longer centered on Sunday mornings
- the possibilities and challenges of building community across theological and political divides
It’s a hopeful, honest conversation about the changing landscape of modern ministry — and what a more collaborative, interconnected, and spiritually grounded future might look like.
Find more of Cathie’s work here:
Free Range Priest (Substack): https://freerangepriest.substack.com
Substack Seminary: https://www.substackseminary.org/
Trexo: A Gym for Your Soul: https://trexo.church/