Faith To Go Podcast
Hosted by the Faith To Go team in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, David Tremaine and Charlette Preslar, and joined the each week by a special guest, the Faith To Go Podcast highlights themes from the Sunday Gospel reading for you to take into your faith discussions and reflections throughout the week. All of the Faith To Go resources can be found on our website at www.faithtogo.org
Episodes
532 episodes
Trusting the Harvest - Proper 11 with Faith to Go
In this episode of Faith to Go, we explore Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds from Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43. Why doesn't the farmer pull the weeds immediately? What does this story teach us about judgment, patience, and the surpr...
Seeds Everywhere - Proper 10 with Faith to Go
In this episode of Faith to Go, hosts Charlette Preslar and David Tremaine explore Jesus' Parable of the Sower from Matthew. While we often focus on the different kinds of soil, this conversation begins with the surprising generosity of the sow...
When Life Feels Heavy - Proper 9 with Faith to Go
Faith to Go, hosts Charlette Preslar and David Tremaine reflect on Jesus' invitation to those who are weary: "Come to me... and I will give you rest." Together they explore what it means to lay down the burdens we carry, why God's wisdom is oft...
Camp Conversations - Proper 8 with the Rev. Ryan Macias and the Rev. Stephanie Wilson
Faith to Go is on the road this week as host Charlette Preslar records from Camp Stevens with special guests Ryan Macias and Stephanie Wilson. Together, they reflect on Romans 6:12-23 and Paul's invitation to consider what shapes our live...
Swords and Disciples - Proper 7 with Faith to Go
This week on Faith to Go, hosts Charlette Preslar and David Tremaine explore one of the most challenging passages in Matthew’s Gospel. As Jesus prepares his disciples for the realities of ministry, he tells them, “Do not be afraid,” even as he ...
Following the Call -- Proper 6 with Guest Co-Host the Rev. Hannah Wilder
This week on Faith to Go, David is joined by special co-host the Rev. Hannah Wilder for a conversation about Jesus' call to his disciples. As Jesus looks upon the crowds with compassion, he reminds us that the harvest is plentiful, but th...
Who Gets Invited? -- Proper 5 with Faith to Go
Who gets invited to the table? Who is worthy of healing? And what happens when faith refuses to give up hope? This week, Charlette and David dive into a Gospel where Jesus continually reaches toward people others overlook, reject, or dismiss. F...
The Mystery of the Trinity - Trinity Sunday with Leighton Jones
This week on Faith to Go, Charlette, David, and guest Leighton Jones explore the mystery and beauty of Trinity Sunday. Together, they reflect on what it means to follow a God revealed in relationship—Creator, Christ, and Holy Spi...
Tongues of Fire - Pentecost with the Rev. Sarah Speed
What happens when the Spirit moves in ways we don’t expect? In this Pentecost episode of Faith to Go, Charlette and David are joined by the Rev. Sarah Speed from Second Presbyterian in Kansas City, for a conversation about Acts 2 and the ...
This is Eternal Life - Easter Seven with Faith to Go
In this week’s episode of Faith to Go we discuss the final prayer of the farewell discourse, the four chapters after the last supper where Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure. This week Jesus prays for his disciples, that they may be...
I Will Not Leave You Orphaned - Easter Six with Faith to Go
In this week’s episode of Faith to Go we dive back into the farewell discourse, the four chapters after the last supper where Jesus prepares his disciples for his departure. This week Jesus shares with his disciples that he will not leave them ...
Show Me the Way -- Easter Five with The Rev. Canon Beth Scriven
In a world full of competing paths, Jesus declares, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” What does it mean to follow Christ not simply as a belief, but as a way of living marked by love, mercy, courage, and trust? For Easter 5, Faith ...
Shepherd of Sheep - Easter Four with Rockette Ewell
Jesus speaks as the Good Shepherd and the gate, reminding us that many voices call for our attention, but not every voice leads to life. In this Easter 4 episode of Faith to Go, we reflect on the challenge of recognizing God’s voice in...
Recognizing Jesus - Easter Three with Faith to Go
In this week’s episode of Faith to Go, we meet two people on the road to Emmaus—walking, talking, and trying to make sense of everything that has happened. They are joined by a stranger who talks with them, but it isn’t until the breaking of th...
Do Not Doubt, Believe - Easter Two with the Rev. Dawn Stary
In this week’s episode of Faith to Go, we step into a familiar and deeply human story—the moment when Thomas cannot quite believe what others have already seen. In John’s Gospel, the risen Jesus enters a locked room, meets fear with pe...
He is Risen -- Easter with David Jay
This week on Faith to Go, we step into the story of Easter, where grief and hope meet at an empty tomb. In the aftermath of loss and confusion, the resurrection of Jesus doesn’t arrive with certainty and clarity—it arrives in surprise, in fear,...
The Passion -- Palm Sunday with Faith to Go
This week, Charlette and David explore the powerful and complex story of The Passion, where celebration and sorrow stand side by side. From the joy of waving palms to the weight of the Passion narrative, they unpack what it means to follow Jesu...
Lazarus - Fifth Sunday in Lent with Faith to Go
As we journey through Lent, Charlette and David guide us through this week’s Gospel reading from John. With reflections on the resurrection of Lazarus, they invite listeners to consider how this passage speaks to us in this sacred season of ref...
Wash and See - The Fourth Week of Lent with Faith to Go
This week, Charlette and David dive deep into John 9:1-41, reflecting on one of the most profound miracles Jesus performs. With thoughtful conversation and practical takeaways, they explore how this passage invites us to live faithfully in our ...
Ashes and the Edges -- Third Week of Lent with Amy Reams
On this week’s episode of Faith to Go, Charlette and David are joined by special guest Amy Reams from St. Luke’s North Park for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about the upcoming Gospel reading. Together, they explore the ...
False Idols - Second Week of Lent with the Rev. Canon Gwynn Lynch
Join Charlette and David as they explore this week’s Gospel reading from John alongside the Rev. Canon Gwynn Lynch, EDSD Canon to the Ordinary. Together, they unpack one of the all time favorite Bible verses--John 3:16. Tune in for fresh insigh...
The Temptation - The First Week of Lent with Bishop Rob Wright
The Faith to Go Team is joined by Bishop Rob Wright, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta, to discuss the First Sunday in Lent. Together, they explore how the Temptation of Christ addresses divided loyalties and how this reading from Matt...
Transfiguration - Last Week After Epiphany with Faith to Go
Join Charlette and David as they explore this week’s Gospel reading from Matthew. Together, they unpack the Transfiguration and how it applies to our lives today. Tune in for fresh insights, meaningful reflections, and ways to live into the Gos...
God's Salt - The Fifth Week after the Epiphany with the Rev. Richard Hogue
How does this week’s Gospel challenge us to act? Charlette and David, joined by the Rev. Richard Hogue, reflect on Matthew 5: 13-20 and share practical ways to embody the message of our personal agency in our communities and lives. Be inspired ...
Blessed Are -- The Fourth Week After Epiphany with The Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers
The Faith to Go Team is joined by the Rev. Canon Stephanie Spellers to discuss this week’s Gospel from Matthew. Together, they explore how the Beatitudes apply in today's difficult world. Don't miss Canon Stephanie's thoughtful reflection and G...