The first in a five-episode series on the upcoming General Conference of The United Methodist Church features Rev. Dr. Mark Holland, the co-founder of Mainstream UMC. He kicks off the series by explaining three priorities his organization has set for the conference, which starts April 23, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina. The priorities are regionalization,Continue reading “General Conference Preview — Rev. Dr. Mark Holland”
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The Ark: Packing Compassion for the Journey
As we continue considering lessons from the ark — as learned through other passages in scripture — we come to compassion. Just a little of it, along with encouragement, can go a long way toward lifting up others. Download the episode.
The Ark: Building Our Spiritual Strength
Our short series on lessons from the ark begins in earnest with looking at our need for spiritual strength when the storms of life arise. And that means we have to prepare. In this and the remaining episodes about the ark, we have a special guest, Rev. Dr. Richard Randolph, a United Methodist pastor andContinue reading “The Ark: Building Our Spiritual Strength”
The Ark: Built in the Sunshine
This is the first in a five-episode series on lessons we can learn from Noah and the ark. In this first episode, we explore the importance of faith and of preparation. Download the episode.
Luke, The Sequel: The Acts of Using the Tools We’re Given
Paul makes use of an empty altar to explain to skeptics who Jesus is and about our all-powerful God. We’ve been given all the tools we need to share the good news, even if we sometimes have to improvise. This episode wraps up our short series on the book of Acts. Download the episode.
Luke, The Sequel: The Act of Trusting in God
After a longer-than-expected hiatus, the podcast returns, and we resume our study of the book of Acts, the sequel to the Gospel of Luke. Saying we believe is fine, but actions speak louder than word. Ananias teaches us that lesson. Download the episode.
Luke the Sequel: The Act of Embracing Curiosity
The story of the Ethiopian eunuch and Philip teaches another lesson from the book of Acts. It’s important for us to act on our faith by remaining curious and embracing the questions we ask about our faith. Download the episode.
Luke the Sequel: The Acts of Speaking Boldly
As we explore what the book of Acts has to teach the church today, we explore what it means to speak boldly for Jesus in the world today. And, yes, we are all capable of speaking up for Christ. Download the episode.
Luke the Sequel: The Acts of the Apostles
We begin a multi-week series on the book of Acts. We’ll look at the book as a sequel to the Gospel of Luke and a continuation of Jesus teaching how to lift up the lowly, engage the outcast, and embrace the outlaw. In this first episode we look at 3 lessons Jesus taught during hisContinue reading “Luke the Sequel: The Acts of the Apostles”
Bishop Wilson – 100 Days
On the 100th day of Bishop David Wilson’s tenure as bishop of the Great Plains Conference, he shares in a discussion with Todd what he’s been up to so far in Kansas and Nebraska, as well as plans for the weeks and months ahead. Download the episode.
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