24. Rev. Gerlyn Henry (Anglican Church of Canada) – Communion over Control: The Faith that Frees

When faith becomes about control instead of communion, something sacred is lost.

 Reverend Gerlyn Henry (@gerlynhenry)—an Indian-Canadian Anglican priest whose social media content about Jesus, justice, and women in ministry has reached millions and gathered hundreds of thousands of followers—joins Alexis Rice to talk about a faith that liberates instead of dominates.

Together, Alexis & Gerlyn dive into:

• “Your first food is the Bible” — how a childhood rhythm of morning scripture shaped her vow never to mock someone for who they are

 • Deuteronomy’s grapes — living so there’s enough for those who come after

 • Canada→ India → Canada — how pluralism, study, and migration form her theology

 • Anglican 101 — common prayer and common table, not a doctrinal contract

 • Embodied faith — why Anglicans bow when the cross passes and how to make the sign of the cross: “From the top of my head to the bottom of my soul … and then: what is my call in this?”

 • Women in the collar vs. The Handmaid’s Tale @handmaidsonhulu Christianity — what happens when empire dresses up as faith

• Pastors online — how clergy can use digital spaces to amplify inclusion

• A closing prayer for everyone who feels judged or spiritually homeless

💡 Key Takeaways

❤️ The gospel is liberation, not control

 🌿 Worship extends into housing and feeding neighbors

 👩‍⚖️ Women in collars are a vital part of the church

 🌈 Pluralism is not a threat to Jesus

⛪ About Our Guest

Rev. Gerlyn Henry (@gerlynhenry) is an Anglican priest in the Diocese of Toronto and rector of Holy Wisdom—a parish formed from three historic congregations during the pandemic. She holds an M.Div. from Columbia Theological Seminary and lives in intentional community with asylum seekers. Her online ministry reaches hundreds of thousands across platforms and millions through viral reels about a Jesus of welcome, dignity, and courage.

📚 Resources Mentioned

God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us — Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail | IG: @rev.lizzieRev. Paul Drees | IG: @pastorpauldreesThe New Evangelicals | IG: @thenewevangelicals

“The Tim & April Show” — @timandaprilshow | @timwhitakerspeaks | @aprilajoyPraying the Psalms — Walter BrueggemannConsider the Birds — Debbie BlueTexts of Terror — Phyllis Trible“The Reuben Option” — Allan Boesak (sermon on refusing neutrality)Support the show

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Releasedatum: 26-10-2025 20:00:00