09. Ade Thompson: Becoming a Priest

In this episode of ABWilson's Heart of the Matter, Aderonke interviews Ade Thompson, a wife, mother, activist, and aspiring priest in the Episcopal Church. 

Ade shares three interesting things about herself, including her journey to becoming a priest, her passion for planting gardens in churches, and her involvement in promoting a film festival in Sierra Leone. She discusses the challenges and roadblocks she faces as a woman of African descent in a leadership role in the Episcopal Church. 

Takeaways from Ade's interview:

She shares her journey to becoming a priest in the Episcopal Church and the influence of her family's religious background.

She discusses her passion for planting gardens in churches and the symbolism of growth and good energy.

Ade talks about her involvement in promoting a film festival in Sierra Leone and her role in managing social media for the event.

She highlights the challenges and roadblocks faced by women of African descent in leadership roles in the Episcopal Church.

Ade shares her accomplishments in creating communication channels for young people in her diocese and renovating a safe house for children of domestic violence.

She emphasizes the importance of community, self-care, and not minimizing accomplishments.

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