We are kicking off Season Three with a powerful conversation about faith in a volatile world. Reverend Gerlyn Henry joins Emilie and Ashlie to discuss the ethics of ministry during times of global conflict and political tension. From the "resistance of joy" to the necessity of lamenting for Gaza and protecting the dignity of immigrants, this episode is a call to a bigger, more inclusive theology.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Faith in the Public Square: Navigating ministry and social justice in today's climate.

• The Call to Lament: Centering human dignity (Imago Dei) during the crisis in Gaza.

• Bridges, Not Barriers: How radical hospitality humanizes the immigrant and the refugee.

• Prophetic Joy: Why finding joy in turbulence is a vital form of spiritual resistance.

Connect with our Guest:

• Instagram: @Gerlynhenry

• Location: St. Jude’s in Scarborough, Ontario (through July 2026).

Annual Women’s Event: Becoming Sovereign

• Full Title: Becoming Sovereign - Claiming your story, honoring your agency & Building our Beloved Community

• Date: March 7th, 2026

• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)

• Tickets: Available at thatschurch.org

Book Club & Field Trips

• Book Club: March 12th | 7:00 PM | Draper, Utah.

• Easter Field Trip: Join us at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Provo, Utah.

• Date: Thursday, April 2nd (Evening).

Follow the journey:

• Instagram: @thatschurchpodcast

• Website: thatschurch.org

Upcoming Events & Community Gatherings

This special Season 2 finale was filmed last summer at Our Savior Lutheran Church and captures something deeply meaningful to us.

What began as an invitation from Pastor Reba to talk about faith, interfaith work, and peacebuilding quickly became a full day of connection. After inviting us to speak with the church council, the congregation welcomed us back during a summer BBQ filled with bouncy houses, incredible food, and people of all ages.

This was the first time we had ever attempted community-style interviews. We bought microphones, stepped into the unknown, and listened.

We spoke with youth, young couples raising small children, longtime members who have seen decades of change, and those who come and go but still feel at home. We talked with Pastor Reba and a member preparing to step into a lay pastor role to assist her. Across every conversation, one theme remained constant: everyone feels welcome here.

Whether people arrived as lifelong Lutherans or from entirely different faith backgrounds—or none at all—each person shared how deeply accepted and valued they feel. Two older women, standing close and gently holding each other’s hands, embodied the tenderness and belonging that lives within this community.

This episode took time to edit, but it felt like the perfect way to close Season 2.

Looking Ahead to Season 3

Season 3 includes conversations with Gerlyn Henry, David Hayward (The Naked Pastor), and many other thoughtful voices we’re excited to share.

As a growing nonprofit, we are also seeking a video editor who is interested in donating their time, gaining hands-on experience, and working with an organization focused on interfaith dialogue and peacebuilding.
📧 Interested? Email admin@thatschurch.org

Upcoming Event — March 2026

📅 March 7
📍 Compass Gallery

Becoming Sovereign

Claiming Your Story, Honoring Your Agency, and Building Our Beloved Community

Presenters:

• McArthur Krishna
• Maxine Hanks
• Amy Watkins Jensen of Women on the Stand

Each year, we host a women-centered event in March and an interfaith-focused event in the fall. This gathering centers women’s voices, personal agency, and the work of building beloved community. We would love to have you join us.

Connect With Us

📸 Instagram: @thatschurchpodcast
🌐 Website: https://thatschurch.org

In this episode of That’s Church, we sit down with Ariel Munyer for a thoughtful conversation about faith, curiosity, and connection.

Ariel shares her experiences attending different religious spaces, navigating faith alongside LGBTQ+ loved ones, and teaching with vulnerability and creativity. She also talks about her work as a professional genealogist and how uncovering family stories can be a deeply spiritual practice—one rooted in memory, belonging, and community.

This episode explores what it means to stay connected without certainty, to lead with compassion, and to find God through people rather than perfection.

• Exploring other churches with honesty and openness

• Holding faith with nuance

• Supporting LGBTQ+ loved ones in religious spaces

• Women’s leadership in faith communities

• Genealogy as sacred storytelling

• Community as a spiritual practice

As Season 2 begins to close, this conversation feels like a bridge—honoring where we’ve been and pointing toward what’s next.

Join us for our next That’s Church event:

March 7 at 6:00 PM
Doors open at 5:30 PM
📍 The Compass Gallery
Provo, Utah

Season 3 will focus more on leaders, professional speakers, and religious thinkers whose work aligns with the heart of That’s Church.

Upcoming guests include:

• David Hayward, also known as The Naked Pastor

• Gerlyn Henry

Season 3 will be focused entirely outside of our own religion.

That’s Church is a nonprofit seeking a podcast editor interested in gaining experience and building a portfolio through meaningful work. Reach out if you’re interested.

📸 Instagram: @thatschurchpodcast
🌐 Website: thatschurch.org

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