And Also With You

The Samaritan Woman, also called The Woman at the Well, appears in John 4 in a long discourse with Jesus under the noonday sun. She famously has had many husbands and is currently "with" a man who is "not her husband," and yet ... she is also a pivotal evangelist, preacher, and leader for the early Jesus movement. We heard her story in Lent 3, Year A, so we're taking a moment dive deeper into this text and what it might to say to us who are reclaiming our Christian faith for modern Christian life.  Join friend of Rev. Lizzie and the pod, The Rev. Angela Tyler-Williams!.  We're excited to welcome Rev. Laura back from maternity leave next month! Please pray for her continued rest and recovery in the meantime :)  +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project.  SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org  ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST!  Cover art for this episode from Wikimedia commons, Carl Heinrich Bloch - Woman at the Well. 

Reverend Angela Tyler Williams, a Presbyterian minister known for LGBTQ equality, reproductive justice, and Celtic spirituality, explores Saint Brigid’s mythic and liminal life. Short, lively takes cover Brigid’s Druidic roots, role as abbess and liturgist, her patronages from cows to computers, feast-day customs, perpetual fire, and stories linking her to reproductive care and soulmate bonds.

They unpack the Creed’s line about the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. They explore scriptural tensions, Paul’s glimpses of future glory, and Isaiah’s vision of a renewed heaven and earth. They consider historical and modern imaginations of the resurrected body, liturgical echoes in funerals and baptism, and how praying shapes hope and ethical living.

They dive into what baptism is, who it is for, and why practices differ across traditions. They explore infant versus believer baptism, the Trinitarian form, and questions about re-baptism. They unpack baptismal imagery like dying and rising, Easter vigil origins, communal promises, and how to teach baptism to children.

The Rev. Dr. Valerie Bailey Fischer, a priest, chaplain, and Anglican scholar, joins to explore what it means to be one holy, catholic, and apostolic. She traces apostolic succession, shares how her Pentecostal roots shaped ministry, and discusses the restoration of women to holy orders. Conversation probes unity, tradition, and reclaiming erased church histories.

A lively dive into the Holy Spirit’s role in Scripture and worship. They explore feminine language for Spirit, Lady Wisdom in Proverbs, and how Pentecost shaped the early community. Conversation covers spiritual gifts, discerning God’s voice versus anxiety, and the filioque controversy that fed the Great Schism.

The Rev. Kelli Joyce, an Episcopal priest and Vanderbilt PhD student, unpacks the ascension and return of Jesus in accessible, thoughtful ways. Short reflections on 40 days, bodily resurrection, and ascension imagery. Conversations about power, intercession, judgment as discernment, and the hopeful promise of a kingdom without end.

Juniper Valenciaga, a campus minister who plays a playful St. Nicholas, shares reflections and personal Christmas traditions. They spark saint stories and legends, describe family rituals like palmanders and lox-and-bagels, and bring a minty, mischievous holiday spirit. Short, warm, and full of seasonal nostalgia and gentle theological reflection.

In this engaging conversation, Rev. Dr. Canon Kelly Brown Douglas, a noted theologian specializing in womanist theology and racial justice, dives deep into the significance of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection. She highlights the political implications of Jesus' death under Pontius Pilate and critiques traditional narratives of atonement, emphasizing systemic sin over individual blame. Kelly connects Jesus' story to modern struggles for justice and urges listeners to embrace the discomfort of Good Friday while finding hope in resurrection. Her insights redefine faith and challenge conventional beliefs.

Rev. Dr. Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones, a Mariology expert and theologian, dives into the significant role of the Virgin Mary in Christian tradition. She discusses Mary's virginity and its implications for understanding motherhood and consent, challenging traditional narratives. Adkins-Jones emphasizes the need to view Mary through Black feminist lenses, offering new insights into her theological significance. Additionally, she reflects on Mary's experience and presence in Jesus' life, arguing for her essential role in the Nicene Creed and contemporary faith.