Join the Reverend Canon Megan Castellan, a priest of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, and Adam Eichelberger, her co-worker who grew up Catholic and is now an Episcopalian, as she explains theology, the Bible, faith, and life through the lens of the Episcopal tradition. With wit, wisdom, and a down-to-earth approach, this podcast explores what it means to engage with Christianity in a way that’s open, thoughtful, and accessible. Whether you’re a lifelong Episcopalian or just curious, this is "Christianity for the rest of us."
For The Rest Of Us with the Reverend Canon Megan Castellan
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Join the Reverend Canon Megan Castellan, a priest of the Episcopal Diocese of Central New York, and Adam Eichelberger, her co-worker who grew up Catholic and is now an Episcopalian, as she explains theology, the Bible, faith, and life through the lens of the Episcopal tradition. With wit, wisdom, and a down-to-earth approach, this podcast explores what it means to engage with Christianity in a way that’s open, thoughtful, and accessible. Whether you’re a lifelong Episcopalian or just curious, this is "Christianity for the rest of us."
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Recent Episodes
August 4, 2026
A Festivus of Marys aka Megan Tells Us All About The Marys… for the rest of us!
<p><strong>Mary. Mary. Mary. Mary. Wait... which Mary are we talking about?</strong></p><p>If you've ever gotten lost trying to keep all the Marys in the New Testament straight, you're definitely not alone. This week, Megan and Adam untangle some often confusing knows in the New Testament: the women named Mary, what we actually know about them (and what we only think we know), and why centuries of tradition have sometimes blurred them all together.</p><p>Along the way we'll talk apostles, disciples, grieving mothers, faithful witnesses, and a few cases of mistaken identity. Plus, as always, there are a few non sequiturs, rabbit holes, and the kind of delightfully nerdy conversation that somehow makes biblical scholarship genuinely fun.</p><p>Because sometimes the hardest part of reading the Gospels isn't the theology—it's figuring out which Mary just walked into the scene.</p><p><br></p><p>Make sure to leave us a rating and a review, and don't forget to share the show with a friend… or an enemy! (They should listen too!)</p>
July 6, 2026
Megan (and Special Guest the Rev. Canon Deacon David Stickley) Explain: The Vocational Diaconate… for the rest of us! (2,14)
<p>What exactly is a deacon—and why does the Episcopal Church have them?</p><p>This week, Megan and Adam are joined by special guest <strong>the Rev. Canon Deacon David Stickley (what a fancy title!)</strong> to unpack one of the most misunderstood ministries in the Church: the vocational diaconate. Together they explore what deacons actually do, why they're called to serve at the intersection of the Church and the world, and how their ministry challenges all of us to see Christ in our neighbors.</p><p>Along the way, they tackle common misconceptions, explain why deacons aren't simply "priests in training," share stories from David's own vocation, and discover that sometimes the most important ministry happens outside the walls of the church.</p><p>Whether you've always wondered what that diagonal stole is about or you've never given deacons a second thought, this conversation offers a thoughtful—and occasionally delightfully nerdy—look at a ministry centered on service, compassion, and helping the whole Church become more fully the Body of Christ.</p><p><br></p><p>Make sure to leave us a rating and a review, and don't forget to share the show with a friend… or an enemy! (They should listen too!<br></p>
July 3, 2026
Better Know a Saint: Absalom Jones… for the rest of us!
<p>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: <strong>Absalom Jones</strong>.</p><p>Born into slavery, Jones fought for his freedom, became the <strong>first Black priest ordained in the Episcopal Church</strong>, helped found the first Black Episcopal parish, cared for the sick during Philadelphia's devastating yellow fever epidemic, and never stopped calling the Church to become more faithful to the Gospel it proclaimed.</p><p>Along the way, Adam learns why so many Christians (especially those from other traditions) have never heard his story, why Absalom's famous Thanksgiving Sermon still speaks powerfully today, and why telling the truth about our history—both the inspiring parts and the painful ones—is an act of faith.</p><p>It's a conversation about saints, freedom, grace that wasn't deserved, and what it means to keep showing up for a Church that still has room to grow.</p><p>Plus: Confessions on the Broadway hit "Hamilton", and the very serious debate over how many hot dogs is too many hot dogs on the Fourth of July .</p><p><strong>Make sure to leave us a rating and a review, and don't forget to share the show with a friend… or an enemy, they should listen to!</strong></p><p><br></p>
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