Episodes 27
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Mar 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Semi-Annually
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Episodic
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About This Podcast

We envision the SeaPres Podcast to be a space for resourceful conversations and relevant discussions on important topics facing the presbyterian church, and church at-large. Each podcast highlights streams of thought, theological reflections, and innovative ideas from a variety of perspectives. It is our hope, the podcast content will serve as a type of curriculum or collective wisdom for listeners interested in the transforming church.

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Recent Episodes

On Being An Elder: After Session Service

Feb 17, 2026 17m

You’ve been nominated, elected, and installed as a ruling elder at your church. You show up for your first session meeting and… God calls and equips us to serve as spiritual leaders of congregations…

On Being An Elder: Session Dynamics

Feb 17, 2026 27m

You’ve been nominated, elected, and installed as a ruling elder at your church. You show up for your first session meeting and… God calls and equips us to serve as spiritual leaders of congregations…

On Being An Elder: Discernment and Communal Decision Making

Feb 17, 2026 10m

You’ve been nominated, elected, and installed as a ruling elder at your church. You show up for your first session meeting and… God calls and equips us to serve as spiritual leaders of congregations…

On Being An Elder: The Ordination Questions

Feb 17, 2026 24m

You’ve been nominated, elected, and installed as a ruling elder at your church. You show up for your first session meeting and… God calls and equips us to serve as spiritual leaders of congregations…

SeaPres Conversations: Thriving Congregations Initiative (September 2025)

Sep 08, 2025 18m

An update on the Thriving Congregations Initiative, featuring Rev. Dr. Tali Hairston, Revs. Maggie Breen, Eliana Maxim, & Scott Lumsden.

SeaPres Conversations: Colombia Partnership

Oct 11, 2024 29m

Seattle Presbytery will soon be celebrating the 10th anniversary of a missional partnership with the Presbytery of the North Coast in Barranquilla, Colombia. Pastors and members of over 9 Seattle…

SeaPres Conversations: Olympia Presbytery Partnerships

Aug 15, 2024 26m

Featuring: Rev. Eliana Maxim (Co-Executive Presbyter, Seattle Presbytery), Rev. Dexter Kearny (Parish Mobilizer, One Parish One Prisoner, Underground Ministries), Rev. Deanna Gemmer (Pastor, Hagar's…

SeaPres Conversations with Co-EPs Eliana Maxim & Scott Lumsden

Jan 11, 2024 12m

January 2024 SeaPres update with Co-EPs Eliana Maxim & Scott Lumsden. Seattle Presbytery website

SeaPres Conversations with Co-EPs Eliana Maxim & Scott Lumsden

Aug 31, 2023 15m

August 2023 SeaPres update with Co-EPs Eliana Maxim & Scott Lumsden. Seattle Presbytery website

SeaPres Conversations with Co-EPs Eliana Maxim & Scott Lumsden

Feb 15, 2023 16m

February 2023 update from Co-EPs Revs. Eliana Maxim and Scott Lumsden.

SeaPres Podcast: Thriving Congregations Initiative Leadership Forum (Part Two)

Sep 16, 2022 19m

Featuring: Rev. Dr. Tali Hairston, Rev. Paul Kim & Rev. Eliana Maxim.  You're invited to the Thriving Congregations Leadership Forum Sep. 31-Oct. 1. The Leadership Forum is not the usual…

SeaPres Podcast: Thriving Congregations Initiative Leadership Forum

Sep 09, 2022 17m

Featuring: Rev. Dr. Tali Hairston, Rev. Maggie Breen & Rev. Paul Kim.  You're invited to the Thriving Congregations Leadership Forum Sep. 30-Oct. 1. The Leadership Forum is for pastors and senior…

SeaPres Podcast: June 2022 Update from Co-Executive Presbyters

Jun 16, 2022 19m

June 2022 update from Co-EPs Revs. Eliana Maxim and Scott Lumsden. Online: June 21st stated meeting information.

SeaPres Conversations: Colombia Mission Partnership

Jun 06, 2022 21m

Eight years after embarking on a unique partnership with the Presbytery of the North Coast (Presbyterian Church of Colombia), Seattle Presbytery staff discuss this pivotal time of deeper engagement…

SeaPres Conversations with Co-EPs Eliana Maxim & Scott Lumsden

Oct 29, 2021 20m

New episode: SeaPres Podcast. Co-Executive Presbyters Eliana Maxim & Scott Lumsden recap the October presbytery meeting, look ahead to the next few months, and share an important message for our…

SeaPres Conversations with Tali, Maggie, & Eliana

Jan 15, 2021 30m

Revs. Tali Hairston (Director of Community Organizing, Advocacy, and Development), Maggie Breen (Community Education & Assessment Specialist), and Eliana Maxim (Co-Executive Presbyter) reflect on…

Election Reflection: A Conversation with Revs. Eliana Maxim, Tali Hairston, and Denise Anderson

Nov 06, 2020 30m

Election Day has come and gone and ballots are still being counted to determine the outcome. But now what? Where do we go from here? Listen to a conversation with Revs. Tali Hairston, Denise Anderson…

SeaPres Conversations with Eliana, Scott, & Tali: Leading Change

Jul 10, 2020 28m

Leading Change: Join a fireside chat with Co-EPs Eliana Maxim, Scott Lumsden, and Tali Hairston, Dir. of Community Organizing, Advocacy, and Development.

Episode 9: SeaPres Conversations with Eliana, Scott, & Tali

Jun 12, 2020 29m

Join a fireside chat with Co-EPs Eliana Maxim, Scott Lumsden, and Tali Hairston, Dir. of Community Organizing, Advocacy, and Development. Read June 12 SeaPres update from Scott Lumsden.

Episode 8: SeaPres Conversations

Jun 04, 2020 32m

SeaPres Conversations: Co-EP Scott Lumsden talks with Pastor Susie Beil (Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church, Bremerton) about transformation, change, and the church.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does SeaPres Podcast have?

SeaPres Podcast has published 27 episodes since March 2020, covering topics in Christianity, Religion.

Is SeaPres Podcast still active?

SeaPres Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes semi-annually. Average episode length is 24m.

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