Episode 226: Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows on Community and Belonging

Mario Fraioli | August 14, 2023

Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows is a dedicated runner and fan of the sport. She also serves as Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. I’ve always appreciated her perspective on running, the industry, and this beautiful and messy path we’re all navigating called life. This episode of the podcast is actually the first of what will be a two-part conversation. In this one, we set the table: Get to know Jennifer a little bit, learn more about her paths to becoming a runner and a member of the clergy, and hear us talk about running, community, belonging and the various ways those things all intersect and interact with one another. It left me excited for part two, which we’ll record a few months from now and I’ll release in November sometime. In that one, we’ll talk specifically about the crews and clubs Jennifer visited with, who she met, what she experienced, and what she took away from it all.

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Music and editing for this episode of the morning shakeout podcast by John Summerford.