Priest and Yoga Teacher: The Rev Corinne Hodges, Vicar of Holy Family, Santa Fe

Interview with Vicar Corrine Hodges: A Journey of Faith and Leadership

 

In this engaging interview, Corrine Hodges, Vicar of the Church of the Holy Family in Santa Fe, shares her spiritual journey to priesthood. As a prior Roman Catholic, Corrine's vocation started by serving nursing home residents. She talks about her transition from the Catholic Church to the Episcopal Church, the key moments that shaped her calling, and her unique approach to ministry by emphasizing 'giving ministry away' and nurturing others in their service to God. Corrine also discusses her additional career as a yoga teacher, which she attributes has brought balance to her life and ministry. The discussion also focuses on the importance of sabbaticals and maintaining healthy boundaries and pacing in ministry.

 

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:19 Corrine's Journey to Priesthood

01:55 Transition from Roman Catholicism to Episcopalian

03:46 Corrine's Ordination and Seminary Experience

05:37 Corrine's First Parish Job and Move to Indiana

07:54 Moving to Santa Fe and Joining the Holy Family Church

10:32 Balancing Priesthood and Yoga Teaching

12:24 The Growth and Structure of Holy Family Church

13:09 Maintaining Work-Life Balance and Prioritizing Essential Tasks

23:46 Recognizing and Managing Stress

25:09 The Role of Exercise in Stress Management

25:49 The Importance of Sabbaticals

26:39 The Power of Mindful Activities

27:39 Recognizing Signs of Overstress

28:38 The Art of Pacing in Clergy Life

29:19 The Importance of Rest Before and After Vacation

30:18 The Role of Exercise in Maintaining Focus

31:42 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Preaching

33:10 The Importance of Mellowing with Age

33:35 The Pitfalls of Multitasking

34:27 The Role of Yoga in Stress Management

35:33 The Importance of Being Present and Mellow

37:28 The Importance of Giving Ministry Work

41:05 The Role of a Priest in Nurturing a Community

42:00 The Importance of Letting Ministries Die When They Need To

45:57 The Role of a Priest in Building and Nurturing a Team