Episodes

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46 minutes ago
As we celebrate July 4th and mark just one year until America’s milestone 250th birthday, multidisciplinary artist Chas Fagan joins Kevin Eckstrom and Dr. Sonia Coman for a closer look at our nation’s history at the Cathedral. Fagan, who painted the official portrait of First Lady Barbara Bush and sculpted a statue of President Ronald Reagan at National Airport, shares his unique insights on American iconography at the Cathedral, including his own carvings.
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Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
A Conversation on Hope with Bishop Mariann Budde | Episode 33
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Wednesday Jun 25, 2025
Join us for highlights of an exclusive conversation with Bishop Mariann Budde and Rev. Jo Nygard Owens. Recorded in front of an intimate gathering at the Cathedral, their discussion explores how we can hold onto hope and lean into joy even in the midst of today’s challenges.
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Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
A Lesson in Forgiveness with Mother Emanuel Pastor Eric Manning | Episode 32
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
As we mark ten years since the senseless murder of nine parishioners of Mother Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, Senior Pastor Eric S.C. Manning joins the Rev. Canon Leonard Hamlin and the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens for a poignant and inspiring conversation about forgiveness.
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Wednesday May 28, 2025
Chas Fagan and Sean Callahan on the Newest Cathedral Carving | Episode 31
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
The Cathedral will soon unveil a new addition to its iconography – a beautifully carved statue of St. Phoebe. The Rev. Jo Nygard Owens chats with painter/sculptor Chas Fagan and Cathedral stone carver Sean Callahan about their creative cross-medium collaboration for this project and the significance of St. Phoebe.
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Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
In a special episode in New York City, the Cathedral’s podcast team sits down with Moran Cerf, neuroscientist, professor of business, and storyteller, to discuss how world-changing advances in science and technology can reshape our sense of self.
Full episode - video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP6ph4NakTw
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Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
The Historical Mystery of Jesus with Award-winning Author Elaine Pagels | Episode 29
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Our ability to know the historical Jesus is limited at best, but award-winning author Elaine Pagels uses little-known primary sources and her own deep faith to assemble the puzzle of Jesus of Nazareth and the enduring power of the Christian message.
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Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Ask Me Anything – One Year of Crossroads | Episode 28
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of our Crossroads podcast, host Jo Nygard Owens is joined by the Dean, our Vicar, and other clergy and staff to answers listeners’ questions for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into life at the Cathedral.
Episodes Highlighted:
- Episode 1 - Where Sacred and Civic Meet
- Episode 2 - AI and Ethics
- Episode 6 - US Presidents and the Cathedral
- Episode 12 - Meet Our Stonemasons
- Episode 13 - A Better Way to Coping with Anxiety
- Episode 16 - America’s Milestone Birthday
- Episode 20 - Christmas Confidential
- Episode 21 - New Year Decisions and Routines

Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
A Fresh Start with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe | Episode 27
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
The new Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Sean Rowe, and host Jo Nygard Owens discuss Bishop Rowe’s unique start and vision for the church in our digitally connected age.
Submit your question for our Ask Me Anything episode: https://cathedral.org/podcast
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Ep-27-Transcript.pdf
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- Seating of Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe: https://www.youtube.com/live/XrKQ-cbT2uc?si=uWupZ0o3NOjh4j3U

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Celebrating Women at the Cathedral | Episode 26
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
From our stained glass and carvings to leadership in worship, women have been important in the life of the Cathedral from the beginning. The Cathedral’s Provost, Jan Cope, Director of Creative Engagement, Mimi McNamara, and host Jo Nygard Owens highlight the women who have forged a path at the Cathedral.
Submit your question for our Ask Me Anything episode: https://cathedral.org/podcast
Download transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ep-26-Transcript.pdf
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- Crossroads episode discussing Smithsonian Folklife Festival: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dch7FHOSlN8

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Deep Knowing of the Soul with John Philip Newell | Episode 25
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Spiritual writer and teacher John Philip Newell joins the Rev. Jo Nygard Owens to discuss how each of us can interact with both ancient and modern wisdom to bring deep knowing to the surface, discovering ourselves and working toward a better world.
Submit your question for our Ask Me Anything episode: https://cathedral.org/podcast
Download Transcript: https://cathedral.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ep-25-Transcript.pdf
Additional Resources:
- Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul - Retreat with John Philip at the Cathedral
- Earth & Soul Initiative
- The Great Search - Book Information