About Walk With the Wise along with First Presbyterian Church of Lancaster, PA
Real conversations with leaders and entrepreneurs from our hometown, Lancaster, PA, as they share their wisdom to help us lead mature lives. Walk and listen with Rev. Dan Snyder, Lead Pastor of FPC, as we get to hear these beautiful life lessons. FPC Lancaster is a place where you’ll find a joyful community on our way to becoming mature human beings that go back out to love our crazy world. Join Pastor Dan and co-host, Andy Kindig, each episode as we grow in wisdom together.
Thaddeus Stevens College specializes in educating under-represented and under-resourced students for careers in the trade industry. Pedro Rivera, President at Thaddeus Stevens College, describes the gifts the and challenges of higher education in today’s changing climate. We discuss how Lancaster and the surrounding area is a unique environment where higher education can flourish.
To learn more about Pedro Rivera and Thaddeus Stevens College, visit https://stevenscollege.edu/
14 Feb 2024
Ep 203: Walk With the Wise - Rev. Keith Espenshade
The need for mental health care is at an all time high in the United States, but the mental health crisis continues to rise.
Rev. Keith Espenshade, ACPE Educator at Penn Medicine - Lancaster General Hospital, introduces us to the idea that we all struggle with mental health, and suggests practical ways to love our neighbors and love ourselves.
To learn more about the CPE program at Penn Medicine check out - https://www.lancastergeneralhealth.org/health-care-professionals/clinical-pastoral-education
Kristin Neff - selfcompassion.com
If you are PA and in need of help for mental health, Contacting 988 will connect individuals to 24/7 free and confidential support if they are in distress or in need of prevention and crisis resources for themselves or a loved one.
31 Jan 2024
Ep 202: Walk With the Wise - Dr. Linda Cushman
This episode we are joined by Dr. Linda Cushman - retired Public Health Professor from Columbia University - now working here in Lancaster at Franklin & Marshall University. A long time volunteer of Church World Services, Linda describes the challenges and opportunities shared by refugees settling in Lancaster, and the way it has shaped her life over the years. Learn more about how you can help with Church World Services at cwslancaster.org or reaching out to us here at FPC, info@fpclancasterpa.org.
No, I Don’t Want to Join a Book Club -Virginia Ironside
I Feel Bad about My Neck - Nora Ephron
Faithful - Alice Hoffman
17 Jan 2024
Ep 201: Walk With the Wise - Rabbi Jack Paskoff
Rabbi Jack Paskoff answers the question, “What do you wish Christians knew about Jews and Israel?” Rabbi Paskoff of Congregation Shaarai Shomayim joins us for the start of our 2nd season. He offers some teaching to clarify our understanding of the complex crisis in the Promised Land. To learn more about some of the peace making efforts and organization in that region, check out the links below.
Arava Institute - arava.org
Combatants for Peace - cfpeace.org
Seeds of Peace - www.seedsofpeace.org
Check out www.shaarai.org/worship to learn how to visit and worship with our Jewish friends at Congregation Shaarai Shomayim.
Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.
17 Jan 2024
Ep 110: Walk With the Wise - Vanessa Philbert
CAP of Lancaster, Community Action Partnership is Lancaster County’s largest anti-poverty organization with programs that assist families at every age and place in life.
CAP has walked alongside people LIVING WITH LOW INCOME ACROSS LANCASTER COUNTY FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS.
CEO, Vanessa Philbert, speaks about the gifts that CAP’s customers give to the collaborative spirit of our Lancaster County community.
To learn more about CAP visit caplanc.org
17 Jan 2024
Ep. 109: Walk With the Wise - Kyonna Bowman
Kyonna Bowman, Executive Director of The Mix, talks about the importance of after-school programming and the way it serves the Lancaster community. For nearly 40 years, The Mix has played a key role Inspiring Youth and Empowering Families.
To learn more about The Mix visit themixlancaster.org
Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.
17 Jan 2024
Ep 108: Walk With the Wise - Isiah Perry
Bright Side Opportunities Center's Program Director, Isiah Perry, explains the purpose and process of the Bright Side Rain Garden, and how Bright Side has lead the way with the garden's installation. In this episode, we hear the joyful story of how the congregation of Bright Side Baptist learned and grew to care for creation.
To learn more about Bright Side Opportunity Center visit brightsidebc.org.
Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.
13 Dec 2023
Part 4: 4 part mini-season of Advent - Walk With the Wise: Dr. Adam Lefever Hughes
The music of Advent has a special place in the heart of Dr. Adam Lefever Hughes. Adam, FPC’s Director of Music, takes us on a journey through the themes of this season, and how music integrates the stories of the first and second coming of Jesus.
6 Dec 2023
Part 3: 4 part mini-season of Advent - Walk With the Wise: Dr. Greg Carey
This episode we are joined by Dr. Greg Carey, Acting Assistant Dean and Professor of New Testament at Lancaster Theological Seminary. Dr. Carey specializes in Eschatological Literature in the New Testament and recently published the book: Death, the End of History, and Beyond: Eschatology in the Bible. We discuss his personal journey through Advent and the insights he has gleaned through the years.
29 Nov 2023
Part 2: 4 part mini-season of Advent - Walk With the Wise: Dr. Casey Barton
Advent is the anticipation of our hope in Jesus Christ. In our conversation with Dr. Casey Barton, Director of Pastoral Ministries at Lancaster Bible College, he shares his experience of how he introduced Advent into the life of a small congregation where he served as pastor. Casey reminds us of the deep liturgical heritage that guides and grows our discipleship each year we celebrate Advent.
22 Nov 2023
Part 1: 4 part mini-season of Advent - Walk With the Wise: How Does a Weary World Rejoice
Introducing our Advent Series from Sanctified Arts, "How Does a Weary World Rejoice?" Dan and Andy are joined by FPC's Associate Pastor, Rev. Claire George-Drumheller. We highlight four key themes for our advent season, and discuss how advent is special to us.
To learn more about Sanctified Art check out, sanctifiedart.org
16 Aug 2023
Ep 107: Walk With the Wise - Rev. Dr. Steve Lytch
Steve introduces us to the Camino de Santiago, a series of ancient pilgrimage routes in Western Europe. In this conversation, we explore the contemporary allure of pilgrimage for spiritual discovery and its affect on one's everyday life.
To learn more about the American Pilgrims on the Camino visit americanpilgrims.org.
More info on The Way visit the Wikipedia page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Way_(2010_film).
Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.
2 Aug 2023
Ep. 106: Walk With the Wise - Elizabeth Raff
In this episode we are joined by 2022 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, Elizabeth Raff. Elizabeth shares about her enriching journey around our nation, and her discovery of how America's classrooms are transforming.
Learn more about Elizabeth via Twitter @elizabethraff
Stay connected FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.
Resources:
Kate Baer, New York Times Bestselling Author and Poet, at katebaer.com.
PA Teacher of Year program: www.education.pa.gov/Educators/RecruitRecog/Pages/Teacher-of-the-Year.aspx
19 Jul 2023
Ep 105: Walk With the Wise - Brian Rutter
In this episode we talk with Brian Rutter, Chief Marketing Officer of Willow Valley Communities. Brian helps us to see how our simple work and volunteer efforts have a broader impact on the community. He illustrates this through both Willow Valley's Mosaic project, and his work through the mentoring program, Discovering Paths.
To learn more about this projects visit: www.lancasterchamber.com/what-we-do/lancaster-chamber-mentor-program/discovering-paths-mentor-program/, mosaiclancaster.com.
Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.
5 Jul 2023
Ep. 104: Walk With the Wise - Guy McIntosh
Guy McIntosh became the Executive Director of the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra in the early days of COVID. In this episode, we talk about the challenges the Lancaster arts community has faced over the last few years, and the path toward gifting our city in new and innovative ways through music and the arts.
Learn more about Guy McIntosh and LSO at www.lancastersymphony.org, @lancastersymphonyorchestra.
Stay connected FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.
21 Jun 2023
Ep 103: Walk With the Wise - Paige McFarling
The Lancaster Count FoodHUB strives to meet basic human needs in ways that respect the dignity of their clients. Paige McFarling, Executive Director, joins us for this episode where we identify how Lancaster County faces hardships together and cares for each other through a network of compassionate services.
Learn more about Paige and the Lancaster County FoodHUB at lancasterfoodhub.org, @lancasterfoodhub.
Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.
7 Jun 2023
Ep. 102: Walk With the Wise - Rev. Dr. Steve Verkouw
Rev. Dr. Steve Verkouw, since 1995 has served as the Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church in Lancaster. During Grace Lutheran’s 2020 renovation, Steve helped add a large stormwater retention project, reducing stormwater inputs to the Chesapeake Bay watershed. In this episode, Steve tells this story to inspire and educate downtown Lancaster about ways to contribute to healthy waterways in Lancaster County and beyond.
To learn more about this story visit gracelutheranchurch.com/about/capital-campaign/, www.interfaithchesapeake.org, www.lancasterconservancy.org.
Stay connected to FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.
7 Jun 2023
Ep 101: Walk With the Wise - Deb Brandt
This episode we are joined by Deb Brandt, Founder & CEO of FIG Industries. We talk about the unique qualities of Lancaster, and the power of collaboration in our community.
Learn more about Deb Brandt and this local B Corp at www.figindustries.com, @figindustries, @figlancaster.
Stay connected FPC Lancaster PA via YouTube, fpclancasterpa.org, @fpclancasterpa.
2 Jun 2023
Trailer: Walk With the Wise - Rev. Dan Snyder and Andy Kindig
Dan and Andy touch on why they started this podcast and what you have to look forward to in all the Walk With the Wise episodes to come. Walk along with us!
First full episode releasing June 7!
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