Best Methodist Podcasts (2026)

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Grounded: Part 1, Rooted in Christ // Pastor Magrey deVega // January 4, 2026 12:36

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Just as a tree digs its roots deeper to find water and nourishment during times of drought, times of unsettledness are an invitation for us to hone our commitment to Jesus. The year kicks off with a time of obedience to the will and way of Christ, in alignment with the year-long “Wesleyan Rooted” emphasis by the Annual Conference. This three-part s…

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January 4 2026 Impactful People Part 1 23:53

18h ago23:53

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In Part 1 of the series Impactful People Pastor Jacquie Leveron talks about embracing God's wisdom. Scripture Proverbs 3 1-12 Support the showBy Pastor Jacquie Leveron

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Sermon January 4, 2026 - Spiritual Upgrade 31:36

1d ago31:36

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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An Epiphany that Leads to Worship 24:35

1d ago24:35

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January 4, 2026; An Epiphany that Leads to Worship by Pattye Hewitt; Gospel Lesson Matthew 2:1-12; www.FirstMethodist.org

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Reclaim Your Life (20 Minutes at a Time) 30:06

4d ago30:06

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Psalm 1 invites us to reclaim our lives by paying attention to the habits that quietly shape us each day. Life is not formed by one defining decision but by the paths we walk over time. The psalm sets before us two ways of living: one rooted in God’s life-giving wisdom and another shaped by influe…

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Listening to God on a Journey, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (1.4.26) 19:00

3d ago19:00

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Listening to God on a Journey, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (1.4.26) by SermonsBy Sermons

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Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Christmas Eve Message) 19:16

8d ago19:16

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December 28, 2025; Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus (Christmas Eve Message) by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Reading Luke 2:1-14; www.FirstMethodist.org

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December 28 2025 God Knows Where You Are 16:44

7d ago16:44

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Follow along as Tom Trezise delivers his message "God Knows Where You Are." Scripture Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2:1-2 Support the showBy T

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Sermon December 28, 2025 - Prostures of Worship 19:07

8d ago19:07

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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Sermon December 24, 2025 - The Light of the World 16:03

8d ago16:03

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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Watching for Salvation, Rev. Nikki Ramage (12.28.25) 20:54

10d ago20:54

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Watching for Salvation, Rev. Nikki Ramage (12.28.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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When God Drew Near: Christmas Eve 16:48

14d ago16:48

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The incarnation is the ultimate act of drawing near, as God bridged the gulf between God and humanity by becoming like us. We celebrate the birth of Christ by making room for him in our hearts, as we share the message and love of Christ with a world in need. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps…

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Christmas 2025: The Truth About Christmas 25:15

12d ago25:15

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By Rev. Matt Tuggle

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December 21 2025 Celebrate! Advent Week 4 24:47

15d ago24:47

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As we continue our series "Celebrate" Pastor Jacquie Leveron tells us about the good news of great joy and peace. Scripture Luke 2:8-10 Support the showBy Ponte Vedra Church

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Draw Near: Part 4, To One Another // Pastor Magrey deVega // December 21, 2025 14:50

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Mary and Elizabeth were the original collaborators, co-laboring to provide the world with the hope and promise that it needed. In drawing near to each other, they discovered mutual support and joy, and the strength to encourage each other throughout their journeys. In a season where our relationships with those closest to us might be most tested an…

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The Presence We Carry | Beyond the Sermon 12:02

15d ago12:02

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This week on Beyond the Sermon, Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho reflect on Mary’s role in the Christmas story by placing it within the much longer arc of Israel’s history—from tabernacle and temple to incarnation and church. They explore how Luke connects past, present, and future to show a God who is both mobile and faithful, present in the wilderness…

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Sermon December 21, 2025 - Light of Joy 33:50

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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Born of the Virgin Mary 19:07

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December 21, 2025; Born of the Virgin Mary by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 1:18-25; www.FirstMethodist.org

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Advent: Disturbing the Peace 30:43

16d ago30:43

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Luke 2 proclaims peace—but not the kind offered by the world. Jesus was born during the Pax Romana, the “peace” of Caesar Augustus, which was enforced through power, military strength, and control. Caesar’s peace depended on domination and fear, rewarding loyalty and crushing opposition. It was or…

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Listening to God in Worship, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (12.21.25) 27:22

17d ago27:22

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Listening to God in Worship, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (12.21.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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Draw Near: Part 3, To Justice // Pastor Justin LaRosa // December 14, 2025 17:13

22d ago17:13

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The first-century Roman Empire faced the same kinds of injustices that we face today: growing inequality between the rich and the poor, abusive oppression by those in power, and a disregard for decency and civility. John the Baptist’s message is not just spiritual in nature; it has real-life, real-world implications for today.  Questions: 1. What j…

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Advent: Blind Courage 36:51

23d ago36:51

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. This week, we’re invited to reflect on where we are stuck, weary, or struggling to keep going by returning to the birth of Jesus and the very different responses it provoked. Drawing from Isaiah 49 and Matthew 2, we’ll explore how Jesus’ birth fulfills God’s promise of a servant who would reveal G…

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Sermon December 14, 2025 - Light of Love 10:41

23d ago10:41

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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Listening to God in Correction, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (12.14.25) 26:32

24d ago26:32

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Listening to God in Correction, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (12.14.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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December 7 2025 Celebrate! Part 2 18:21

28d ago18:21

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God is a promise keeper! Follow along as Pastor Jacquie Leveron as she delivers part 2 of the Advent series Celebrate. Scripture Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23 Support the showBy Pastor Jacquie Leveron

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The Rhythm Beneath Our Hope | Beyond the Sermon 12:00

29d ago12:00

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This week on Beyond the Sermon, Mat and Magrey dive into Luke 1 with a surprisingly “Wicked” twist (some of us just can’t help ourselves). What starts as a chat about Zechariah’s song turns into a reflection on stability, spiritual practice, and why Luke’s Gospel sometimes feels like a Broadway musical. Along the way they explore Benedictine rhythm…

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Draw Near: Part 2, To Truth // Pastor Magrey deVega // December 7, 2025 15:50

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No journey to Christmas would be complete without John the Baptist, the iconic figurehead of Advent preparation. His message is one that people then and now are reluctant to hear: Repent, seek justice, and live righteously. His is a timeless truth that is as relevant as ever.  Reflection Questions: 1. How often do you watch the sunrise? What feelin…

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The Other Side of Repentance | Beyond the Sermon 12:44

29d ago12:44

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This week on Beyond the Sermon, Justin LaRosa and Mat Hotho revisit John the Baptist’s call to repentance as a turning toward something better, exploring it as a shared, lived practice that reaches beyond individual behavior and into the systems, relationships, and habits that shape our common life. Their conversation reflects on how repentance tak…

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Sermon December 7, 2025 - Light of Peace 26:42

30d ago26:42

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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The Gift of Repentance 19:14

30d ago19:14

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December 7, 2025; The Gift of Repentance by Pattye Hewitt; Gospel Lesson Matthew 3: 1-12; www.FirstMethodist.org

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Advent: A View From the Top 32:34

30d ago32:34

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. A higher vantage point changes everything. What once felt overwhelming begins to make sense. What felt hopeless begins to open toward possibility. When God gives us a glimpse of the bigger picture, it doesn’t just change how we see the world—it changes how we live in the world. Isaiah 49:1-7 and M…

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Listening to God in Silence, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (12.7.25) 26:48

1M ago26:48

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Listening to God in Silence, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (12.7.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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November 30 2025 Celebrate! Part 1 29:34

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For the first week of Advent we learn how Christmas came to be. Scripture Isaiah 9:2 Support the showBy Pastor Jacquie Leveron

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November 23 2025 Graceful Generosity Part 4 21:50

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In part 4 of the series "Graceful Generosity" Pastor Jacquie Leveron talks about sowing generously. Scripture 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Support the showBy Pastor Jacquie Leveron

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Draw Near: Part 1, To Wonder // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // November 30, 2025 18:16

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The first Sunday of Advent often catches us by surprise, still plumped from Thanksgiving leftovers and not yet fully in the swing of Christmas preparations. But Luke’s gospel greets us with a jarring reminder that something bold and wondrous is on the horizon. It is the inbreaking of God’s presence and love, revealed in Jesus. All we have to do is …

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Where We Find Hope Now | Beyond the Sermon 9:23

1M ago9:23

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This week on Beyond the Sermon, Sally Campbell-Evans and Matt Hotho open Advent with an unexpected text—Jesus’ apocalyptic warnings in Luke 21. Instead of forecasting the end of the world, they explore how these passages uncover God’s presence right in the middle of fear, uncertainty, and ordinary life. Together they reflect on why Advent begins wi…

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Sermon November 30, 2025 - Light of Hope 27:18

1M ago27:18

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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About That Day and Hour 20:22

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November 30, 2025; About That Day and Hour by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson Matthew 24:36-44; www.FirstMethodist.org

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Advent: It’s About Your Tree 32:12

1M ago32:12

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Psalm 1 invites us to picture a life that truly flourishes—not because circumstances are easy, but because it is rooted in God’s love and shaped by the steady practice of meditating on His Word. The psalm portrays someone who refuses to be guided by voices that diminish life and, instead, finds jo…

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Listening to God on Behalf of Others, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (11.30.25) 13:54

1M ago13:54

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Listening to God on Behalf of Others, Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (11.30.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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Refresh: Part 5 // Pastor Magrey deVega // November 23, 2025 16:50

1M ago16:50

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The draw near theme encompasses 1) an affirmation that God has drawn near to us by taking on flesh and experiencing what it is to be human, 2) a plea for God to draw closer to us and to the spaces in the world that are broken, and 3) a charge for us to draw near to God by leaning into wonder, justice, truth, and one another. Reflection Questions: 1…

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Where Our Faith Goes Next | Beyond the Sermon 13:59

1M ago13:59

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As we wrap up Christ the King Sunday—and the Christian year—Magrey and Matt reflect on where we've been, what’s grounding us right now, and where our faith might carry us next. They share a simple three-part gratitude practice perfect for your Thanksgiving table, and explore what it really means to say “Jesus is Lord” in a world shaped by Christian…

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David: The Story of God's Glory 30:33

1M ago30:33

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. The Bible’s temple imagery reveals the unfolding story of God’s glory—a story He has been writing from the beginning and continues through His people today. God’s presence once dwelled in the temple, then took on flesh in Jesus, and now God’s Spirit dwells within us, making the church the living t…

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Sermon November 23, 2025 - The One Who Knows 24:10

1M ago24:10

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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Give All You Can 25:56

1M ago25:56

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November 23, 2025; Give All You Can by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson 2 Corinthians 9:6–8; www.FirstMethodist.org

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Who Do You Worship? Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (11.23.25) 32:26

1M ago32:26

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Who Do You Worship? Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (11.23.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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A Firebrand Update! 5:09

2M ago5:09

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Hey friends long time no talk! Today we're dropping an updates about the status of the Firebrand Podcast!

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November 16 2025 Graceful Generosity Part 3 24:37

2M ago24:37

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In Part 3 of the series Graceful Generosity Pastor Jacquie Leveron tells us about giving with right motives. Scripture- 2 Corinthians 8:16-21 Support the showBy Pastor Jacquie Leveron

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How Does Money Work in God’s Economy? | Beyond the Sermon 10:42

2M ago10:42

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This week on Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey and Mat dive into Paul’s letters to the Corinthians—letters written to a city full of wealth, ambition, and ego. They unpack how Paul uses the language of farmers to teach a lesson about generosity, faith, and interdependence. Together they explore what it means to plant seeds of faith in a world obsess…

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Refresh: Part 4 // Pastor Magrey deVega // November 16, 2025 15:18

2M ago15:18

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This iconic text from Paul on giving reminds us that our truest and most faithful generosity does not happen through rote obligation, but through a spirit of joy and gratitude. Reflection Questions: 1. When have you been misunderstood, the way the Corinthians misunderstood Paul? 2. How can you shift your thinking to see every person in the church a…

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