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Dec 29, 2015

All under one roof for the first time since the podcast began, Jeff, Mona & Allen talk about family… with their family.  The guests at this family reunion consists of Kat (Jeff’s wife), Amy (Mona’s mother and Allen’s aunt) and Vicky (Allen’s wife and Jeff’s Sister).  There are even a couple appearances from...


Dec 22, 2015

The Irenicast Super-Sized Holiday Extravaganza - Irenicast Episode 042 - Conversations on Faith and Culture - An Irenicon

The first annual Irenicast Christmas episode is a super-sized massive mishmash holiday extravaganza. This week the three hosts play a Christmas Cheer quiz, talk about magic and the “feeling” of Christmas, discuss favorite gift memories, analyze the “War” on Christmas (apparently, it’s over?), chat about...


Dec 15, 2015

Interview with Stomp NYC Cast Member Jesse Armerding - Irenicast Episode #041 - Conversations on Faith and Culture - An Irenicon

This week Mona has a conversation with her friend Stomp NYC cast member Jesse Armerding. Jesse talks about the importance of creativity in his own life and career. The conversation muses about who is “creative,” the importance of being in the present moment, our human capacity to wander and wonder, and the idea of...


Dec 8, 2015

Loneliness and Isolation - Irenicast Episode 040 - Conversations on Faith and Culture - An Irenicon

The holidays are here and they’re bringing cheer! But maybe not for everyone - feelings of loneliness and isolation are sometimes most acute this time of year. So what exactly is loneliness? Are there different kinds of loneliness? Is it avoidable and can we address it? Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss the elements of...


Dec 1, 2015

Family Relationships - Irenicast Episode 039 - Conversations on Faith and Culture - An Irenicon

A fourth voice, Katie, joins our conversation on family relationships.  Specifically family systems theory and internal family systems theory.  Katie, M.Div., M.S.W., has served as the Director of Children and Youth Ministries at Fourth Presbyterian Church in South Boston since 2013.  Prior to serving at Fourth, she...