For The Rest Of Us with the Reverend Canon Megan Castellan

Mary. Mary. Mary. Mary. Wait... which Mary are we talking about?If you've ever gotten lost trying to keep all the Marys in the New Testament straight, you're definitely not alone. This week, M...

What exactly is a deacon—and why does the Episcopal Church have them?This week, Megan and Adam are joined by special guest the Rev. Canon Deacon David Stickley (what a fancy title!) to unpack one of t...

This episode of For the Rest of Us, Megan introduces us to one of the most important—and too often overlooked—saints in the Episcopal Church: Absalom Jones.Born into slavery, Jones fought for his free...

This episode, Megan takes Adam on a whirlwind tour through the wonderfully weird world of Christian denominations, church friendships, and why Episcopalians seem determined to be friends with absolute...

What happens when a newly elected pope drops an encyclical on AI, human dignity, war, economics, and the future of technology—and then casually quotes Gandalf?This week, Megan and Adam dive into Pope ...

This episode kicks off a new series on one of the hardest questions in faith and life: What does forgiveness actually mean—and what does it not mean?Megan and Adam dive into the messy intersection of ...

Sometimes the Church celebrates some weird things on the liturgical calendar. This episode of For the Rest of Us, Canon Megan and Adam tackle one of those: the Feast of the Ascension (the day Jesus ba...

What does it mean to be a Palestinian Christian in the Holy Land right now?On this episode of For the Rest of Us, Canon Megan and Adam welcome Fr. Nael Rahmoun, Anglican priest in Nazareth and honorar...

What happens when the Pope starts sounding “radical”… but is actually just quoting the Bible?In this episode of For the Rest of Us, Megan andAdam unpack liberation theology—what it is, where it comes ...

Megan and Adam are back just in time for Holy Week—and this one’s got everything: ancient liturgies, dramatic storytelling, a mysterious 4th-century traveler, and yes… a near run-in with the fire depa...

Well, hey gang! It is Adam from For the Rest of Us. Hey, you may have noticed that you haven't gotten a new episode from us in a little bit, and I wanted to apologize for that. Megan and I had recorde...

In this episode of For the Rest of Us, Megan and Adam tackle one of the most complicated and emotionally charged topics they’ve ever covered: war in the Middle East, biblical interpretation, and how s...

In this episode of For the Rest of Us, Megan and Adam take a look at some important stuff in our Anglican history: Thomas Cranmer and the Book of Common Prayer. They talk about where it came from and ...

In this episode of For the Rest of Us, Megan and Adam step into one of the most recognizable—and most misunderstood—days in the church year: Ash Wednesday.They unpack what’s actually happening when we...

When the world feels loud, chaotic, and just a bit too much, sometimes what we need most is an old prayer that knows how to hold us together.In this episode, Megan walks Adam (and all of us) through t...

What does it look like to answer a call when the world is literally on fire?In this episode of For the Rest of Us, Megan and Adam introduce us to Florence Li Tim-Oi, the first known woman priest in th...

This one is a tough one gang, but a necessary one. This episode, Megan and Adam sit with a story that has reentered the national conversation—and the life of the Episcopal Church—in a deeply sobering ...

Season 2 kicks off with Megan and Adam diving straight into one of the often overlooked—but most unsettling—stories of the Christmas season: the Feast of the Holy Innocents.This episode looks honestly...

This episode, Megan and Adam take on one of the most misunderstood—and most emotionally charged—ideas in Christianity: the Virgin Birth.Together, they unpack what the doctrine actually claims, what it...

In a special crossover episode, Megan and Adam are joined by the Rev. Robyn King and the Rev. Stephanie Shockley, hosts of the podcast The Accessible Altar, for a rich and necessary conversation about...

In this cozy-yet-apocalyptic episode, Megan and Adam dive into the season of Advent: that beautiful, purple (or maybe dark blue) draped moment in the church year when we are somehow preparing for a ba...

In Part 3 of our series on Apartheid & Christianity in South Africa, Megan and Adam explore the Anglican Church's response to apartheid in South Africa, focusing on the historical context, the rol...

In Part II in our multi-episode series on Apartheid & Christianity in South Africa, Megan and Adam explore the significant role of the Dutch Reform Church in South Africa, particularly during the ...

In this episode, Megan and Adam delve into the historical roots of apartheid in South Africa, exploring the colonial influences, the role of the Dutch Reformed Church, and the impact of the Boer Wars....

In this episode, Megan and Adam take on the often uncomfortable topic of evangelism in the Episcopal Church. They talk about why the word makes so many Episcopalians squirm, explore its historical bag...

What’s really happening when someone is baptized? In this episode, Canon Megan and Adam take a deep dive into one of the most central sacraments of the Christian faith: baptism.They explore where bapt...

In this episode of For the Rest of Us, Canon Megan and Adam take a good, hard look at one of the most complicated and misunderstood figures of the New Testament: Saint Paul.Paul is often remembered as...

This episode, Canon Megan and Adam tackle a topic that’s equal parts fascinating and misunderstood: exorcisms.From the ministry of Jesus to modern-day Episcopal practice, they explore where exorcisms ...

Links Mentioned This Episode:Lent Madness: https://www.lentmadness.org/DIO CNY Podcast Network: https://cnyepiscopal.org/dio-cny-podcasts/This time, Canon Megan leads the way as she and Adam dive into...

This episode, Canon Megan and Adam tackle a big, thorny question: Can there ever be such a thing as a “just” war?They dig into the history of Just War Theory, how it emerged from Christian thought, an...

This episode, Canon Megan and Adam get into the movement of worship—literally. From crossing yourself to bowing to sharing the peace, they explore all the little physical gestures you see (and maybe w...

Canon Megan and Adam are back for round two of one of the hardest questions in the Christian life: Why do bad things happen to good people?  This time, they turn to the Book of Job—not for easy answer...

This episode, Canon Megan leads the charge into one of the oldest and hardest questions out there: If God is good, why do bad things happen to good people? Adam’s along for the ride as they unpack wha...

In this episode, Canon Megan and Adam take on one of the trickiest theological questions out there: What does it really mean to say that God is sovereign?They dive into the influence of Arthur Pink’s ...

(aka There's Something About… well, you get it)Canon Megan and Adam take on one of the most iconic—and sometimes misunderstood—figures in Christianity: the Virgin Mary.They explore how Mary has be...

In this episode, Canon Megan and Adam shine a spotlight on someone you really ought to know—Frances Perkins. She was the first woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, a driving force behind the...

In this episode, Canon Megan and Adam wade into one of the church’s most misunderstood—and most loaded—topics: original sin. Where did it come from? What does it actually mean? And is it really as bad...

In this episode, Canon Megan and Adam dive into one of the biggest theological questions out there: *what actually happens when we die?* And yes—we go there about pets, too.From ancient Christian beli...

This week, Megan and Adam are cracking open one of the big questions of Episcopal/Anglican church life: what even is the Anglican Communion, and how does it work? Spoiler alert: it’s kind of like a bi...

SummaryThis week on For the Rest of Us, Canon Megan and Adam take us through the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer—a man who went from quiet German theologian to full-blown resistance fighter plotting again...

Content Warning: some of the topics discussed in this episode mention of America's history of race-based violence and may be considered graphic to some listeners. Please practice caution, especially w...

Link to "To Set Our Hope On Christ": https://cnyepiscopal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/to-set-our-hope-on-christ.pdfSummaryIn this episode, Megan and Adam continue their discussion on gay ...

SummaryIn this episode of 'For the Rest of Us', Megan Castellan and Adam delve into the complex topic of gay marriage within the Episcopal Church. They explore the historical and theological p...

SummaryIn this episode, Megan and Adam explore the life and significance of Cyrus the Persian and his role in biblical history. They discuss Cyrus's reforms, including his promotion of religious t...

SummaryThis episode, we explore the life and legacy of Pauli Murray, a pioneering figure in civil rights and gender equality. Canon Megan and Adam discuss Pauli's early life, educational challenge...

SummaryIn this episode, Canon Megan Castellan and Adam explore the intersection of Lent and the historical context of Christian antisemitism. They discuss the dangers of anti-Semitic sentiments during...

SummaryIn this episode, Canon Megan and Adam explore the approach Episcopalians take towards the Bible. They discuss the importance of context in scripture interpretation, the role of community in und...

SummaryIn this episode, Canon Megan and Adam delve into the significance of the Eucharist within the Episcopal Church and its broader Christian context. They explore the definition of sacraments, the ...

SummaryThis episode, Canon Megan and Adam explore the concept of sainthood within the Episcopal Church, focusing on the life and legacy of Oscar Romero, an influential figure in the fight for justice ...

SummaryIn this episode, Megan and Adam delve into the incarnation, exploring its significance in Christianity, particularly within the Anglican tradition. They discuss the historical context of the in...