feed01.fireside.fm Tue, 05 May 2026 18:18:14 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Dove Faith Cafe https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm Tue, 05 May 2026 19:16:35 -0400 Everyone loves a good story. Storytelling captivates and captures the imagination when told well. Through storytelling, humans can connect with one another via shared experiences. Because storytelling connects us so powerfully, it only makes sense to use the power of good storytelling to share our faith stories. There are many kinds of faith stories. Some of them begin with our birth and bring the listeners to the present moment. Others relate a time of difficulty when the storyteller received God’s grace to walk through a hardship. Some faith stories tell of times of divine intervention in our lives. A well-crafted faith story has the power to rekindle the embers of listeners’ faith. That is the purpose of the Dove Faith Café. It is the fulfillment of a vision that was divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Dove Faith Café brings together storytellers and listeners who share their faith stories in an episode of hope. The Dove Faith Café answers the call to evangelism that we, as members of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana, of the wider Episcopal Church of the United States, and as brothers and sisters of our Savior are committed to embracing. We are reaching out to all of God’s children to help them to identify God’s voice or hand in their lives. We are purposely not interested in only Christians. Many of our brothers and sisters who are not Christians and those who are disaffected Christians should feel welcome. We reach out to Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Agnostics, Atheists, and to Christians as well. There are many who call themselves Christians but whose embers of faith have grown cold. We hope to stir up these embers and reignite their fire. Our goal is that those who experience a Dove Faith Café story will realize the work of God in the lives of others and recognize it in their own lives as they experience the power of others sharing their own faith stories. These stories illustrate that what unites us (God) is infinitely more powerful than what divides us. en-us © 2026 Dove Faith Cafe episodic Everyone loves a good story. What's yours? Marie Gambetta Everyone loves a good story. Storytelling captivates and captures the imagination when told well. Through storytelling, humans can connect with one another via shared experiences. Because storytelling connects us so powerfully, it only makes sense to use the power of good storytelling to share our faith stories. There are many kinds of faith stories. Some of them begin with our birth and bring the listeners to the present moment. Others relate a time of difficulty when the storyteller received God’s grace to walk through a hardship. Some faith stories tell of times of divine intervention in our lives. A well-crafted faith story has the power to rekindle the embers of listeners’ faith. That is the purpose of the Dove Faith Café. It is the fulfillment of a vision that was divinely inspired by the Holy Spirit. The Dove Faith Café brings together storytellers and listeners who share their faith stories in an episode of hope. The Dove Faith Café answers the call to evangelism that we, as members of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern Indiana, of the wider Episcopal Church of the United States, and as brothers and sisters of our Savior are committed to embracing. We are reaching out to all of God’s children to help them to identify God’s voice or hand in their lives. We are purposely not interested in only Christians. Many of our brothers and sisters who are not Christians and those who are disaffected Christians should feel welcome. We reach out to Muslims, Jews, Hindus, Agnostics, Atheists, and to Christians as well. There are many who call themselves Christians but whose embers of faith have grown cold. We hope to stir up these embers and reignite their fire. Our goal is that those who experience a Dove Faith Café story will realize the work of God in the lives of others and recognize it in their own lives as they experience the power of others sharing their own faith stories. These stories illustrate that what unites us (God) is infinitely more powerful than what divides us. false story, storytelling, faith, faith story, faith stories, faith sharing, witness Marie Gambetta marie@dovefaithcafe.org Episode 14: The Awaited Storm https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/14 96ea48da-3e9b-4905-87f1-29119e42c263 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0400 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta In this story, we learn through Britt that paying attention to the Holy Spirit while walking through grief can lead us to discover gifts of grace and consolation. 10:25 false In this story, we learn through Britt that paying attention to the Holy Spirit while walking through grief can lead us to discover gifts of grace and consolation.

]]> In this story, we learn through Britt that paying attention to the Holy Spirit while walking through grief can lead us to discover gifts of grace and consolation.

]]> In this story, we learn through Britt that paying attention to the Holy Spirit while walking through grief can lead us to discover gifts of grace and consolation.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+mYDj5enG ]]> BONUS: Grace Flowing Forward https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/13 8342d9e8-49bf-49a9-b009-5487731f86a5 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:00:00 -0500 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta Our audio engineer, Fr. Tom, comes out from behind the scenes to share a faith story of his own. It tells of a moment in his life and family, at the feet of Jesus, that transformed his life. 12:49 false Our audio engineer, Fr. Tom, comes out from behind the scenes to share a faith story of his own. It tells of a moment in his life and family, at the feet of Jesus, that transformed his life.

Check out Tom's podcast "A Song & A Friend"

]]> faith, christianity, storytelling, episcopal, church Our audio engineer, Fr. Tom, comes out from behind the scenes to share a faith story of his own. It tells of a moment in his life and family, at the feet of Jesus, that transformed his life.

Check out Tom's podcast "A Song & A Friend"

]]> Our audio engineer, Fr. Tom, comes out from behind the scenes to share a faith story of his own. It tells of a moment in his life and family, at the feet of Jesus, that transformed his life.

Check out Tom's podcast "A Song & A Friend"

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+_CVmk-nx ]]> Episode 12: Rule of Life, Path of Transformation https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/12 653a2b55-17c6-46c3-b564-ca35c08815b1 Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta "When Tina asked God to grow closer, she had no idea what lay in store. She didn't know that in addition to transforming herself and her relationship with God, she would also be making history." 51:05 false "When Tina asked God to grow closer, she had no idea what lay in store. She didn't know that in addition to transforming herself and her relationship with God, she would also be making history."

Learn more at [dovefaithcafe.org](www.dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> faith, christianity, storytelling, episcopal, church "When Tina asked God to grow closer, she had no idea what lay in store. She didn't know that in addition to transforming herself and her relationship with God, she would also be making history."

Learn more at [dovefaithcafe.org](www.dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> "When Tina asked God to grow closer, she had no idea what lay in store. She didn't know that in addition to transforming herself and her relationship with God, she would also be making history."

Learn more at [dovefaithcafe.org](www.dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+9gMoXrlK ]]> Episode 11: Forgiveness Set Me Free https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/11 4e07e0db-e43b-401a-9592-776fd211fee9 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta Why Cyd became drawn to prison ministry wasn't clear until it became personal for her. 42:40 false Why Cyd became drawn to prison ministry wasn't clear until it became personal for her. This is an extraordinary story of trauma that rocked her world and the unlikely healing and forgiveness that followed. WARNING: This story may be difficult for some listeners. Please be advised.

]]> faith, faith story, testimony, theology, reflection Why Cyd became drawn to prison ministry wasn't clear until it became personal for her. This is an extraordinary story of trauma that rocked her world and the unlikely healing and forgiveness that followed. WARNING: This story may be difficult for some listeners. Please be advised.

]]> Why Cyd became drawn to prison ministry wasn't clear until it became personal for her. This is an extraordinary story of trauma that rocked her world and the unlikely healing and forgiveness that followed. WARNING: This story may be difficult for some listeners. Please be advised.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+dve5tTdp ]]> Episode 10: Evangelical Atheist https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/10 5683b083-a14d-4d8d-be18-baf2da9a6d8f Sat, 06 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0400 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta Ed Little shares the story of how we came to faith by a journey of reading and friendship. Beginning in a household with no religious practices, he would eventually serve The Episcopal Church as the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Indiana. Joining co-hosts Marie and Jordan is Jon Adamson, director of Cedar Grove Cemetery at the University of Notre Dame. Jon served as Bishop Little's administrator before his retirement in 2015. 36:41 false Ed Little shares the story of how we came to faith by a journey of reading and friendship. Beginning in a household with no religious practices, he would eventually serve The Episcopal Church as the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Indiana. Joining co-hosts Marie and Jordan is Jon Adamson, director of Cedar Grove Cemetery at the University of Notre Dame. Jon served as Bishop Little's administrator before his retirement in 2016.

]]> faith, christianity, storytelling, episcopal, church Ed Little shares the story of how we came to faith by a journey of reading and friendship. Beginning in a household with no religious practices, he would eventually serve The Episcopal Church as the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Indiana. Joining co-hosts Marie and Jordan is Jon Adamson, director of Cedar Grove Cemetery at the University of Notre Dame. Jon served as Bishop Little's administrator before his retirement in 2016.

]]> Ed Little shares the story of how we came to faith by a journey of reading and friendship. Beginning in a household with no religious practices, he would eventually serve The Episcopal Church as the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Northern Indiana. Joining co-hosts Marie and Jordan is Jon Adamson, director of Cedar Grove Cemetery at the University of Notre Dame. Jon served as Bishop Little's administrator before his retirement in 2016.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+eQgkOCow ]]> One Question (Bonus Episode) https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/9 c49c11d0-9c38-489a-b0bd-70893ee0b6b8 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta One question, asked in humble faith, can be answered in life changing ways. In this short-form, bonus episode, Marie Gambetta, founder of Dove Faith Cafe, shares one of the most important faith stories of her life. 11:47 false One question, asked in humble faith, can be answered in life changing ways. In this short-form, bonus episode, Marie Gambetta, founder of Dove Faith Cafe, shares one of the most important faith stories of her life. [Visit our website](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> religion, spirituality, faith, storytelling, recovery One question, asked in humble faith, can be answered in life changing ways. In this short-form, bonus episode, Marie Gambetta, founder of Dove Faith Cafe, shares one of the most important faith stories of her life. [Visit our website](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> One question, asked in humble faith, can be answered in life changing ways. In this short-form, bonus episode, Marie Gambetta, founder of Dove Faith Cafe, shares one of the most important faith stories of her life. [Visit our website](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+Z-4uO_yf ]]> Episode 8: Coming Home https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/8 efa1a22a-4e6a-4299-a127-95ab152d6dcb Thu, 21 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta Deb shares a story many of us can relate to. It’s an account of her trek away from church during the pandemic and how that impacted her, her family, and her community. Share her journey as she discovers how God is using this journey to deepen her walk with God. Hosts Marie Gambetta and Jordan Trendleman are joined by special guest Bishop Ed Little to converse about themes in Deb's story. 37:30 false Deb shares a story many of us can relate to. It’s an account of her trek away from church during the pandemic and how that impacted her, her family, and her community.
Share her journey as she discovers how God is using this journey to deepen her walk with God. Hosts Marie Gambetta and Jordan Trendleman are joined by special guest Bishop Ed Little to converse about themes in Deb's story.

]]> religion, spirituality, faith, storytelling Deb shares a story many of us can relate to. It’s an account of her trek away from church during the pandemic and how that impacted her, her family, and her community.
Share her journey as she discovers how God is using this journey to deepen her walk with God. Hosts Marie Gambetta and Jordan Trendleman are joined by special guest Bishop Ed Little to converse about themes in Deb's story.

]]> Deb shares a story many of us can relate to. It’s an account of her trek away from church during the pandemic and how that impacted her, her family, and her community.
Share her journey as she discovers how God is using this journey to deepen her walk with God. Hosts Marie Gambetta and Jordan Trendleman are joined by special guest Bishop Ed Little to converse about themes in Deb's story.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+7LYOz8WX ]]> Episode 7: An Uphill Ride https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/7 4a2b5128-f3b5-488a-a4d6-5f1e8d526631 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:00:00 -0400 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta Elly is a young woman full of life, zest, and energy. She shares her story of loss: of freedom, loss of health; loss of independence. In that loss, God showed Elly how truly blessed she really is. 1:04:18 false Elly is a young woman full of life, zest, and energy. She shares her story of loss: of freedom, loss of health; loss of independence. In that loss, God showed Elly how truly blessed she really is. Following Elly telling her story, special guest Dr. Julien Smith joins co-hosts Marie Gambetta and Jordan Trendleman for a refelective conversation on the themes of Elly's story. Learn more or support us at [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> Elly is a young woman full of life, zest, and energy. She shares her story of loss: of freedom, loss of health; loss of independence. In that loss, God showed Elly how truly blessed she really is. Following Elly telling her story, special guest Dr. Julien Smith joins co-hosts Marie Gambetta and Jordan Trendleman for a refelective conversation on the themes of Elly's story. Learn more or support us at [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> Elly is a young woman full of life, zest, and energy. She shares her story of loss: of freedom, loss of health; loss of independence. In that loss, God showed Elly how truly blessed she really is. Following Elly telling her story, special guest Dr. Julien Smith joins co-hosts Marie Gambetta and Jordan Trendleman for a refelective conversation on the themes of Elly's story. Learn more or support us at [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+surGFgML ]]> Episode 6: Greatest Treasure https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/6 61d6dabb-c9a4-47b0-af9a-d83eb8c652a7 Fri, 19 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta Jessie finally discovers what her mother understood years before. She finds her greatest treasure. 32:41 false Jessie finally discovers what her mother understood years before. She finds her greatest
treasure. [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> Jessie finally discovers what her mother understood years before. She finds her greatest
treasure. [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> Jessie finally discovers what her mother understood years before. She finds her greatest
treasure. [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+FSUTT0qh ]]> Episode 5: An Angel Among Us https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/5 2a012769-70d1-4513-92e7-956e1a8411f4 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta In this story, Connie shares with us her journey into the unknown with all of the fear and uncertainty that it can bring. She triumphs and sees how God was preparing her for the journey even as a child. Listeners should know that Connie is a hearing person who does not speak and communicates through sign language. The voice you hear is Sandy’s, her friend and interpreter. 49:14 false In this story, Connie shares with us her journey into the unknown with all of the fear and uncertainty that it can bring. She triumphs and sees how God was preparing her for the journey even as a child. Listeners should know that Connie is a hearing person who does not speak and communicates through sign language. The voice you hear is Sandy’s, her friend and interpreter. >>>If you would like to share your faith story, go to [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> In this story, Connie shares with us her journey into the unknown with all of the fear and uncertainty that it can bring. She triumphs and sees how God was preparing her for the journey even as a child. Listeners should know that Connie is a hearing person who does not speak and communicates through sign language. The voice you hear is Sandy’s, her friend and interpreter. >>>If you would like to share your faith story, go to [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> In this story, Connie shares with us her journey into the unknown with all of the fear and uncertainty that it can bring. She triumphs and sees how God was preparing her for the journey even as a child. Listeners should know that Connie is a hearing person who does not speak and communicates through sign language. The voice you hear is Sandy’s, her friend and interpreter. >>>If you would like to share your faith story, go to [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+v9UScjeF ]]> Episode 4: The Longest Journey https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/4 904d7b77-3b9b-4d19-89ac-40e63ebe0ed2 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta Andrew finds God’s grace and his own salvation in the unlikeliest of places. Through his disarming sense of humor, you will journey with Andrew as finds rest and redemption in God. 45:30 false Andrew finds God’s grace and his own salvation in the unlikeliest of places. Through his disarming sense of humor, you will journey with Andrew as finds rest and redemption in God. Learn more and support us at [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> Andrew finds God’s grace and his own salvation in the unlikeliest of places. Through his disarming sense of humor, you will journey with Andrew as finds rest and redemption in God. Learn more and support us at [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> Andrew finds God’s grace and his own salvation in the unlikeliest of places. Through his disarming sense of humor, you will journey with Andrew as finds rest and redemption in God. Learn more and support us at [dovefaithcafe.org](dovefaithcafe.org)

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+xrjXVf6q ]]> Episode 3: Now I Know https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/3 f44e2931-ea37-4e10-b652-0a70f42d5fb5 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0500 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta This story is one of our most difficult stories to listen to, so be aware of that. Don tells the story of discovering later in life that he is both a father and a grandfather, unbeknownst to him. This joyful news, however, hides a very dark truth. Don finds that only God can help him save his grandchildren. God gives him strength he needs at just the right time. He becomes convinced of his purpose. Remember, this story is difficult to hear. Please be aware. 52:57 false This story is one of our most difficult stories to listen to, so be aware of that. Don tells the story
of discovering later in life that he is both a father and a grandfather, unbeknownst to him. This joyful
news, however, hides a very dark truth. Don finds that only God can help him save his
grandchildren. God gives him strength he needs at just the right time. He becomes convinced of his
purpose. Remember, this story is difficult to hear. Please be aware.

]]> This story is one of our most difficult stories to listen to, so be aware of that. Don tells the story
of discovering later in life that he is both a father and a grandfather, unbeknownst to him. This joyful
news, however, hides a very dark truth. Don finds that only God can help him save his
grandchildren. God gives him strength he needs at just the right time. He becomes convinced of his
purpose. Remember, this story is difficult to hear. Please be aware.

]]> This story is one of our most difficult stories to listen to, so be aware of that. Don tells the story
of discovering later in life that he is both a father and a grandfather, unbeknownst to him. This joyful
news, however, hides a very dark truth. Don finds that only God can help him save his
grandchildren. God gives him strength he needs at just the right time. He becomes convinced of his
purpose. Remember, this story is difficult to hear. Please be aware.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+0l6ohOYj ]]> Episode 2: Lift Every Voice https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/2 ec28e508-cd77-4c5d-95f3-290e3537f37f Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta John tells a story of rejection of who he is at his core, yet God reached out and showed him that he is a child of God. Period. 52:54 false John tells a story of rejection of who he is at his core, yet God reached out and showed him
that he is a child of God. Period. After John's story, hosts Marie and Jordan are joined by Willis Foster, Canon for Diversity and Transformation in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.

]]> religion, spirituality, faith, storytelling John tells a story of rejection of who he is at his core, yet God reached out and showed him
that he is a child of God. Period. After John's story, hosts Marie and Jordan are joined by Willis Foster, Canon for Diversity and Transformation in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.

]]> John tells a story of rejection of who he is at his core, yet God reached out and showed him
that he is a child of God. Period. After John's story, hosts Marie and Jordan are joined by Willis Foster, Canon for Diversity and Transformation in the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/BvVNeV1V+jpKdAN7G ]]> Episode 1: A Sign From God https://dovefaithcafe.fireside.fm/1 a014183f-e587-4689-869f-5cdd426eac27 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0500 marie@dovefaithcafe.org (Marie Gambetta) full Marie Gambetta Melissa’s story is a story within a story. Melissa recounts a harrowing experience while kayaking and how God gave her a visible sign that God was with her. 36:50 false Melissa’s story is a story within a story. Melissa recounts a harrowing experience while
kayaking and how God gave her a visible sign that God was with her.

]]> religion, spirituality, faith, storytelling Melissa’s story is a story within a story. Melissa recounts a harrowing experience while
kayaking and how God gave her a visible sign that God was with her.

]]> Melissa’s story is a story within a story. Melissa recounts a harrowing experience while
kayaking and how God gave her a visible sign that God was with her.

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