Going the M.I.L.E.

Through conversation, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth shares stories of calling and ministry in the Greater Northwest (and beyond). Bridgeforth serves as resident bishop of the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church.

Going the M.I.L.E. is a religion podcast hosted by Greater Northwest Area, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Greater Northwest Area hosts Going the M.I.L.E., a religion show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  Episode 15 - Julie O’Neal on Cultural Identity and Faithful Presence

  Jan 6, 202620 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Going the MILE, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth talks with Julie O’Neal about a call shaped by youth ministry, seminary, and long-term service in conference and general church leadership. Julie is a Desert Southwest Conference delegate and staff member. As a PK (pastor’s kid), Julie grew up immersed in the life of the church, yet her discernment led her toward a lay ministry path rather than ordination. Her story highlights a deep commitment to helping the church thrive through thoughtful administration, formation, and support of young people.</p> <p>For more information, feedback, or guest idea...

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  Episode #14

  Episode 14 - Rev. Ashley Skinner Creek on Diligence, Discernment, and Saying Yes

  Dec 23, 202515 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Going the MILE: Stories of Calling and Ministry in the Greater Northwest, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth speaks with Rev. Ashley Skinner Creek, Assistant Dean at Seattle Pacific Seminary. Ashley reflects on a call shaped less by one defining moment and more by a series of faithful “small yeses”, serving in the local church, being affirmed by trusted voices, and gradually stepping into ordained ministry and seminary leadership.</p> <p>For more information, feedback, or guest ideas, please reach out to: communications@greaternw.org</p>

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  Episode #13

  Episode 13 - Dr. Joyce del Rosario on Faith, Family, and Justice

  Dec 17, 202514 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Going the MILE: Stories of Calling and Ministry in the Greater Northwest, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth is joined by Dr. Joyce del Rosario, Executive Director of the Faith Action Network in Washington State. Joyce traces her call back to family, faith, and a defining moment as a young adult that shaped decades of ministry with youth, immigrant communities, and families on the margins, eventually leading her into teaching, organizing, and public policy advocacy.</p> <p>Joyce’s journey embodies the heart of MILE. Ministry that Matters is reflected in her lifelong commitment to justice. Itineration & Location sh...

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  Episode #12

  Episode 12 - Maggie Mann on Kindness, Compassion, and Calling Through Public Health

  Dec 10, 202512 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Going the MILE: Stories of Calling and Ministry in the Greater Northwest, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth talks with Maggie Mann, District Director at Southeastern Idaho Public Health, whose call centers on offering love in both everyday interactions and her long career in public health. Maggie sees health as a foundation for human dignity and believes access to wellness should never depend on income or circumstance. Her work meets people where systems often fail them, and she names this as part of the love she feels called to reflect.</p> <p>Maggie’s story threads naturally through th...

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11 - Ken Johnson on Heart, Perseverance, and Holding His Call Through a Medical Journey

  Dec 3, 202518 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Going the MILE: Stories of Calling and Ministry in the Greater Northwest, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth talks with Certified Lay Minister Kenneth Johnson of McMinnville, Oregon. Ken found his call later in life, encouraged by mentors, energized by preaching, and affirmed by a congregation that heard something true in his voice. His ministry continued even through a long medical journey that included  non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a stroke, and seasons of slow recovery. When he tried to step back, his church insisted he keep sending sermons from the hospital, a sign of the deep trust they shared.</p> <p>...

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