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What’s really happening to the American Church right now—decline, plateau, or something else? In this episode, Bishop Greer, Rev. Marc, and Bishop Ben look at credible data and the lived reality behind it: shifting Christian identity, changing religious practice, generational gaps, and the strain many churches feel even when numbers “stabilize.” We also talk about polarization, trust, and what resilient, faithful Christianity can look like in 2025–2026—without fear and with hope.

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss the idea of rethinking what we believe about sin, salvation and the afterlife.

What is our responsibility to the immigrant and stranger among us? Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss the Christian’s responsibility to the stranger among us.

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss Political Violence and Disagreements and the Christian response to both.

Bishop Greer Godsey, Bishop Ben Williams, and Father Matthew Schnabel discuss Open Table, the Radical Inclusion of Communion.

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss Faith and Pop Culture.

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss Interfaith Dialogue and Why it Matters.

On this episode of Expanding Your Faith, Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic), and Father Matthew Schnabel (ANCC) discuss the intersection of the immigration debate and faith practices. If you want to help those in need, visit the following sites: https://immigrantjustice.org/ways-to-help/ https://afsc.org/news/6-ways-support-immigrants-right-now https://www.chirla.org

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic) and Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC) discuss spirituality for skeptics.

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), and Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic) discuss the Jewish Temple and what it means for Christianity.

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), and Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic) discuss gender in the Bible.

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), and Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic) is discuss what the Resurrection of Jesus means to them and how it matters today.

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic) and Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic discuss Pope Francis’ Death and the upcoming Conclave.

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic), Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC), and Bishop Ben Williams (Old Catholic) discuss our purpose here on earth, our calling to do God’s will, and our assignments in our communities.

Bishop Greer Godsey (Old Catholic) and Rev. Dr. Marc Trimm (MCC) discuss how to regain faith, trust, and hope after being hurt by the church.