A Voice In The Valley https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com A Voice In The Valley is a podcast that seeks to look at life in the Silicon Valley through the lens of the Anglican tradition. What does Christianity have to say about the myriad of topics and issues that face us as human beings in a digital kingdom? Join Hosts Nik Bartunek and Reverend John Gorin as they explore this and more, together, and with special guests. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Religion & Spirituality:Christianity 1440 episodic A Voice In The Valley is a podcast that seeks to look at life in the Silicon Valley through the lens of the Anglican tradition. What does Christianity have to say about the myriad of topics and issues that face us as human beings in a digital kingdom? Join Hosts Nik Bartunek and Reverend John Gorin as they explore this and more, together, and with special guests. A Voice In The Valley is the production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley, an Anglican parish in the Bay Area, California. The podcast was born out of the question ’How do we navigate life in the valley as Christians?’ and specifically as Anglican Christians. Our hosts Nik Bartunek and Reverend John Gorin explore a variety of topics, while also sharing and explaining the Anglican tradition Holy Trinity Silicon Valley Holy Trinity Silicon Valley No false https://feed.podbean.com/avoiceinthevalley/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18233252/Footsteps_Through_The_Valley_Logo_FINAL_1__5hrf9c.png A Voice In The Valley https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com 144 144 In-Person Worship vs. Digital Worship In-Person Worship vs. Digital Worship https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/in-person-worship-vs-digital-worship/ https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/in-person-worship-vs-digital-worship/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700 avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/18a4d358-700e-3f05-a51b-3fba7aac26d0 In this episode of A Voice in the Valley, Nik and John delve into the question: Is there a difference between worshiping in person and online? Listen as they explore the unique benefits of gathering together in a physical sacred space, from the power of communal prayer and the importance of shared sacraments to the intangible experience of being part of a vibrant Christian community.

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]]> In this episode of A Voice in the Valley, Nik and John delve into the question: Is there a difference between worshiping in person and online? Listen as they explore the unique benefits of gathering together in a physical sacred space, from the power of communal prayer and the importance of shared sacraments to the intangible experience of being part of a vibrant Christian community.

To find out more about Holy Trinity, head to our website:

www.holytrinitysv.org

]]> Holy Trinity Silicon Valley false No 1869 1 9 full Re-Enchantment - Witchtok, Paganism, and a quest for spirituality Re-Enchantment - Witchtok, Paganism, and a quest for spirituality https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/re-enchantment-witchtok-paganism-and-a-quest-for-spirituality/ https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/re-enchantment-witchtok-paganism-and-a-quest-for-spirituality/#comments Wed, 25 Sep 2024 09:00:00 -0700 avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/1353838e-35be-3069-8e29-07f11eb6e417 Today Nik & John dive into the fascinating world of Re-enchantment, a cultural shift taking place all over, but especially in the Silicon Valley. As technology and materialism continues to shape our lives, many are seeking deeper meaning and spiritual connection through things like Wicca, Paganism, and New Age practices.

Join us as we examine this phenomena through a Christian lens. We'll discuss the ways in which Christian spirituality can intersect with the physical world and how sometimes people have the wrong idea about what Christianity actually teaches about the spirit world.

]]> Today Nik & John dive into the fascinating world of Re-enchantment, a cultural shift taking place all over, but especially in the Silicon Valley. As technology and materialism continues to shape our lives, many are seeking deeper meaning and spiritual connection through things like Wicca, Paganism, and New Age practices.

Join us as we examine this phenomena through a Christian lens. We'll discuss the ways in which Christian spirituality can intersect with the physical world and how sometimes people have the wrong idea about what Christianity actually teaches about the spirit world.

]]> Holy Trinity Silicon Valley false No 2333 1 8 full What Is Wisdom? What Is Wisdom? https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/what-is-wisdom/ https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/what-is-wisdom/#comments Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0700 avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/157563e7-0e0f-367a-acb3-3a07f0df2965 Wisdom has a strong and storied tradition in the Biblical world, and it continues on into the classical age of the Mediterranean world. However, it's not talked about too much within the context of the Silicon Valley, or in many modern contexts for that matter. In this episode Reverend John and Nik discuss Bliblical Wisdom and how it can be a blessing to us in a world that is hungry for, and seeks after knowledge and data but doesn't always know how to make sense of it.

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity:

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]]> Wisdom has a strong and storied tradition in the Biblical world, and it continues on into the classical age of the Mediterranean world. However, it's not talked about too much within the context of the Silicon Valley, or in many modern contexts for that matter. In this episode Reverend John and Nik discuss Bliblical Wisdom and how it can be a blessing to us in a world that is hungry for, and seeks after knowledge and data but doesn't always know how to make sense of it.

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity:

https://www.holytrinitysv.org

Info@holytrinitysv.org

 

]]> Holy Trinity Silicon Valley false No 1727 1 7 full An Extended Conversation with Journalist Kate Lucky An Extended Conversation with Journalist Kate Lucky https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/an-extended-conversation-with-journalist-kate-lucky/ https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/an-extended-conversation-with-journalist-kate-lucky/#comments Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:33:11 -0700 avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/6436b5ce-936c-3f96-8363-9b5ec79a4fdc As an extra bonus episode we thought we'd share an extended conversation with journalist Kate lucky. Last episode Nik and Kate got to sit down and talk about AI , but in a special bonus episode we share their extended conversation on sharing faith, and people's re-interest in the Christian story.

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity:

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]]> As an extra bonus episode we thought we'd share an extended conversation with journalist Kate lucky. Last episode Nik and Kate got to sit down and talk about AI , but in a special bonus episode we share their extended conversation on sharing faith, and people's re-interest in the Christian story.

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity:

https://www.holytrinitysv.org

info@holytrinitysv.org

 

 

]]> Holy Trinity Silicon Valley false No 879 1 6 full AI and The Christian Life - An Interview With Journalist Kate Lucky AI and The Christian Life - An Interview With Journalist Kate Lucky https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/ai-and-the-christian-life-an-interview-with-journalist-kate-lucky/ https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/ai-and-the-christian-life-an-interview-with-journalist-kate-lucky/#comments Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:06:52 -0700 avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/b3c18459-1db5-345a-bfe8-6127bfa5196a Much ink has been spilled already about AI. From doomsday scenarios to bright visions of the future, there are many predictions about what it means for our lives. But how should Christians think about and engage with what is already in front of us on the AI front? Nik sat down with writer and journalist Kate Lucky, an editor at Christianity Today, to discuss her writing on AI from a Christian perspective. It was a great conversation, and Kate had some wonderful thoughts on how to practically think about AI as a Christ-follower.

To read Kate's article on AI, and more:

https://www.katherinelucky.com

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity:

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]]> Much ink has been spilled already about AI. From doomsday scenarios to bright visions of the future, there are many predictions about what it means for our lives. But how should Christians think about and engage with what is already in front of us on the AI front? Nik sat down with writer and journalist Kate Lucky, an editor at Christianity Today, to discuss her writing on AI from a Christian perspective. It was a great conversation, and Kate had some wonderful thoughts on how to practically think about AI as a Christ-follower.

To read Kate's article on AI, and more:

https://www.katherinelucky.com

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity:

https://www.holytrinitysv.org

info@holytrinitysv.org

 

 

]]> Holy Trinity Silicon Valley false No 2300 1 5 full Monastic Life For The Modern Age - An Interview With Father Ryan Jones Monastic Life For The Modern Age - An Interview With Father Ryan Jones https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/monastic-life-for-the-modern-age-an-interview-with-father-ryan-jones/ https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/monastic-life-for-the-modern-age-an-interview-with-father-ryan-jones/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:27:46 -0700 avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/66ff7b52-1711-39cf-af4d-69619413d76c What can Monasticism teach us today here in the Silicon Valley, or anywhere modern for that matter? We explore this idea alongside our very first guest Father Ryan Jones. Father Ryan Jones has spent the last handful of years developing and founding Iona House retreat center in the mountains of Placerville, CA. Having spent many years in ministry in the San Francisco Bay Area, he and his family felt called to found a place of refuge, peace, and monastically inspired living away from the insanity of the Silicon Valley.

To find our more about Iona House:

https://ionahouse.org/

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity Silicon Valley:

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]]> What can Monasticism teach us today here in the Silicon Valley, or anywhere modern for that matter? We explore this idea alongside our very first guest Father Ryan Jones. Father Ryan Jones has spent the last handful of years developing and founding Iona House retreat center in the mountains of Placerville, CA. Having spent many years in ministry in the San Francisco Bay Area, he and his family felt called to found a place of refuge, peace, and monastically inspired living away from the insanity of the Silicon Valley.

To find our more about Iona House:

https://ionahouse.org/

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity Silicon Valley:

https://holytrinitysv.org/

info@holytrinitysv.org

 

]]> Holy Trinity Silicon Valley false No 3302 1 4 full What Is Anglicanism? - Pt. 2 - Praying The Hours & The Book of Common Prayer What Is Anglicanism? - Pt. 2 - Praying The Hours & The Book of Common Prayer https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/what-is-anglicanism-pt-2-praying-the-hours-the-book-of-common-prayer/ https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/what-is-anglicanism-pt-2-praying-the-hours-the-book-of-common-prayer/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:59:47 -0700 avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/bb0304db-c67b-32be-ae1d-f9b9280c271a In the second portion of this two part episode, Nik & John discuss prayer in the Anglican tradition and how it's a huge part of Spiritual Formation.

To hear more about the Anglican tradition, check out our 'Anglican Essentials' class!

https://holytrinitysv.org/anglican-essentials-1

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity Silicon Valley:

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]]> In the second portion of this two part episode, Nik & John discuss prayer in the Anglican tradition and how it's a huge part of Spiritual Formation.

To hear more about the Anglican tradition, check out our 'Anglican Essentials' class!

https://holytrinitysv.org/anglican-essentials-1

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity Silicon Valley:

https://holytrinitysv.org/

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]]> Holy Trinity Silicon Valley false No 1326 1 3 full What Is Anglicanism? - Pt. 1 What Is Anglicanism? - Pt. 1 https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/what-is-anglicanism-pt-1/ https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/what-is-anglicanism-pt-1/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:00:52 -0700 avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/4d14d58b-688c-36ef-a1c5-1ea439b6a524 Anglicanism: What is it? In this first part in a two part series, Nik and John discuss an overview of the Anglican Tradition. They'll discuss some of it's distinctives and foci, along with some of it's commonalities to other traditions.

To hear more about the Anglican tradition, check out our 'Anglican Essentials' class!

https://holytrinitysv.org/anglican-essentials-1

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity Silicon Valley:

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]]> Anglicanism: What is it? In this first part in a two part series, Nik and John discuss an overview of the Anglican Tradition. They'll discuss some of it's distinctives and foci, along with some of it's commonalities to other traditions.

To hear more about the Anglican tradition, check out our 'Anglican Essentials' class!

https://holytrinitysv.org/anglican-essentials-1

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity Silicon Valley:

https://www.holytrinitysv.org

Info@holytrinitysv.org

 

]]> Holy Trinity Silicon Valley false No 1185 1 2 full The Season of Lent The Season of Lent https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/the-season-of-lent/ https://avoiceinthevalley.podbean.com/e/the-season-of-lent/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:37:49 -0700 nikhg.podbean.com/cae73f97-72d2-3789-837f-f3c9df468a7c In this first episode, Nik and Reverend John discuss the season of Lent and how it shapes us to not just cut things out of our lives, but to include God into those new and open spaces.

 

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity:

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]]> In this first episode, Nik and Reverend John discuss the season of Lent and how it shapes us to not just cut things out of our lives, but to include God into those new and open spaces.

 

This podcast is a production of Holy Trinity Silicon Valley. To find out more about Holy Trinity:

https://www.holytrinitysv.org

Info@holytrinitysv.org

 

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