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EPISODE · Aug 18, 2025 · 33 MIN

Speaking Of Discernment

from Speaking of Faith with Bishop DeDe · host The Episcopal Diocese of Central New York

Send us Fan MailSummary:In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam open up about the messy, beautiful work of discerning God’s call. They talk about why discernment is less about having all the answers and more about living the questions—with prayer, patience, and community. From wrestling with self-doubt to finding hope in uncertainty, this conversation reminds us that every person has a calling, and we discover it best when we walk the journey together.Highlights:Why discernment is a journey, not a destinationThe role of community in testing and shaping our callingsHow to face confusion, doubt, and even being wrongWhy talking honestly about faith matters now more than everThe gift of hope that comes from yielding to God’s willChapters00:00 Introduction to Faith Conversations01:21 Understanding Discernment03:41 The Nature of God's Call09:59 Community and Discernment14:02 The Role of Discernment in Daily Life19:31 Navigating Uncertainty in Discernment28:07 Maintaining Faith Through ChallengesAI Disclosure: To support our staff in their limited time, some of our episode summaries are first generated by AI and then edited by the Communications Director to accurately reflect and preview our podcast episodes.

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Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode of Speaking of Faith, Bishop DeDe and Adam open up about the messy, beautiful work of discerning God’s call. They talk about why discernment is less about having all the answers and more about living the questions—with prayer, patience, and community. From wrestling with self-doubt to finding hope in uncertainty, this conversation reminds us that every person has a calling, and we discover it best when we walk the journey together. Highlights: Why d...

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