Listen "Paths of Practice with Rev. Melissa Opel"
Episode Synopsis
Rev. Melissa Opel serves as the Head/Resident Minister of the Buddhist Church of San Francisco.
We talk about Rev. Opel's journey with and eventual break from evangelical Christianity, struggles with faith and identity, the process of becoming a minister, and understanding Jodo Shinshu as a tradition that invites you to come as you are.
We talk about Rev. Opel's journey with and eventual break from evangelical Christianity, struggles with faith and identity, the process of becoming a minister, and understanding Jodo Shinshu as a tradition that invites you to come as you are.
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