The Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. Our vision is to be a neighborhood church where people experience a life-changing relationship with Jesus in a welcoming church family.With this podcast, we want to explore subjects of faith to help you think critically, and hopefully to see how God is working in our world and in your life.
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Church Essentials: Fellowship - Pastor Jeremy Squires
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We are exploring the essentials of church from Acts 2:42. Today's episode focuses on Fellowship as we have a conversation with the newly appointed pastor at Nolensville First UMC, Pastor Jeremy Squires. In his faith and call story, you will hear how important fellowship was to introducing Pastor Jeremy to the love of Christ. Welcome, Pastor Jeremy!…
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We are back and exploring what it means to be "church." In today's episode, Mary Beth Hagan talks with her friend Regina Harvey to explore what church means to her. As you listen, think about what church has meant to you...and discuss it with someone else. Check out Regina's work at Dominion Financial Management. Email us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail…
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Understanding Methodism: Changing Pastors
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In this episode we discuss the process in the United Methodist church called itineracy, or the appointment process. Elders (pastors) in the United Methodist Church are appointed to serve and from time to time those appointments are changed. Meaning pastors move from church to church. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss what this mean…
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Advent 2021 - Spiritual Practices for the New Year
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Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan share ten suggested practices for the new year. Try one or more to deepen your faith --- remember, they are called "practices" for a reason. Turn to God and let Him love you. Scripture: One Year Bible and free Bible app When someone comes to mind act: Praying for Strangers by River Jordan Sabbath: Mark 2:2…
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Advent 2021 - Week 4: Jesus is the Light of the World
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In the final episode of this Advent series on Adam Hamilton's book Incarnation, Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss how Jesus came into being on earth to be the Light of our world. They discuss what it means to be the light. John 1:1-14 Thank you to Brady C for reading the scripture for the episode. Send feedback to redsteeplepodcast…
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Advent 2021 - Week 3: Emmanuel God with Us
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In this third week of Advent, Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan continue the discussion of Adam Hamilton's book Incarnation and what it means that God is with us even in seasons of fear, uncertainty, and darkness. Matthew 1:22-25 - "they shall name him Emmanuel" Isaiah 7:1-16 - Prophecy of Immanuel Hebrews 1:1-4; 4:14-16 - Jesus is the exa…
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Advent 2021 - Week 2: Savior and Our Need for Saving
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Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks continue their discussion on Adam Hamilton's book Incarnation with Week 2 of Advent. Jesus came to earth as Savior. We explore what it means to need saving and why we all need a savior. Matthew 1:18-21 Luke 2:8-14 Genesis 3:1-13 Romans 7:18-25 If you have ideas for future show topics, email us at redsteepl…
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Advent 2021 - Week 1: Incarnation - Presidents and Kings
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Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks discuss Adam Hamilton's book Incarnation for the first week of Advent. The expectation of a king is based in the promise to King David in 2 Samuel 7:1-16. The angel Gabriel visits Mary and tells her that she will bear a son who will sit on David's throne in Luke 1:26-38. Other verses that show the hope of …
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Lent Week 6 - The Walk: A Conversation with Adam Hamilton
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In the final episode of the Lent study, Mary Beth Hagan discusses the final chapter of The Walk with the author himself, Adam Hamilton. Adam Hamilton leads the largest United Methodist congregation in the U.S., Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. They discuss how the last seven statements spoken by Jesus from the cross exemplify the five…
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Lent Week 5 - The Walk: Spiritual Practice of Sharing
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In this episode Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks explore the fifth chapter of the book, The Walk by Adam Hamilton. They discuss how sharing our faith with others is a practice that helps us better understand our faith and each other. Ginger Milne contributes with a personal story about the impact of sharing her faith with a co-worker. We …
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Lent Week 4 - The Walk: The Spiritual Practice of Giving
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In this episode Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks explore the fourth chapter of the book, The Walk by Adam Hamilton. They discuss how practicing giving and generosity can increase our faith and move us to live more wholly as Jesus taught. Malachi 3:8-10, not Micah! Poor widow - Mark 12:41-44 Nicodemus - John 3 Elmer and Anna Hill share at …
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Lent Week 3 - The Walk: Spiritual Practice of Service
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In this episode Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks explore the third chapter of the book, The Walk by Adam Hamilton. They discuss how acts of kindness can serve others both communally and individually so that we live more like Jesus taught. Jennifer Powell ends the episode by sharing examples from the Love Like Lily Challenge that happens e…
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Lent Week 2 - The Walk: Spiritual Practice of Study
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The Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church. This week Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss the second chapter of Adam Hamilton's book The Walk about the spiritual discipline of study. Study can be in the world around us, in the people around us, and in Scripture. We discuss ways to start a pra…
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Lent Week 1 - The Walk: Spiritual Practice of Worship and Prayer
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The book The Walk by Adam Hamilton reviews five spiritual practices that will lead a person to a closer understanding of God and deepen faith. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss the first chapter of The Walk as part of this Lenten study. Triune God created community: Genesis 1:26 Special thanks to Caleb H. for sharing his insight on…
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Advent Week 5: Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of Joseph
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This week's episode wraps up our study of Adam Hamilton's book, Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks discuss the last chapter and "the rest of the story." What can we learn about how to deal with persons of other faith traditions and cultures? The Wise Men - Matthew 2:1-12 That Sounds Fun with …
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Advent Week 4: Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of Joseph
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Join us for Week 4 - the Journey to Bethlehem in our study of Adam Hamilton's book, Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks discuss the chapter and lessons that we can learn from Joseph's response to difficult journeys. Luke 2:1-7 Contact us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com…
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Advent Week 3: Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of Joseph
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Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss the third chapter of Adam Hamilton's Advent study, "Faithful: Christmas through the eyes of Joseph" -- Chapter 2 - Raising a Child Not Your Own. Matthew 1:18-25 We discuss how Joseph reacted when God asked him to do the hard thing. What can we learn from how Joseph responded with yes when God asked…
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Advent Week 2: Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of Joseph
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Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss the second chapter of Adam Hamilton's Advent study, "Faithful: Christmas through the eyes of Joseph" -- Chapter 2 - Whose Child is This? Matthew 1:18-19 Consider Joseph's initial reaction to Mary's news that she was pregnant -- before he learned from the dream that this was the Savior. What can we …
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Advent Week 1: Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of Joseph
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Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss the first chapter of Adam Hamilton's Advent study, "Faithful: Christmas through the eyes of Joseph" -- Chapter 1 - A Carpenter Named Joseph. Matthew 13:54-56 Consider ways that Joseph's trade may have influenced him as a father. Contact us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com…
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In this episode Mary Beth Hagan talks with Rachel Hester, the executive director of Room in the Inn. Rachel updates us on how RITI has evolved and shifted to continue in ministry during the pandemic. She explains ways that they see God working through the hard times. Learn more about Room in the Inn. Be on the lookout for information about the Stuf…
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Grace - Sanctifying Grace - Love that Transforms
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In the last episode of a four-part series on Grace, Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss sanctifying grace - the lifelong experience of God's love that moves us towards a more holy life. John 17:15-19 Jesus' words about sanctification 1 Corinthians 3:2 Spiritual milk until mature Matthew 7:7 Seek and you will find At the end, Jimmy St…
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Grace - Justifying Grace - Accepting God's love
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The idea of justifying grace, or the conversion, is a core idea in Christianity. In this episode, Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks talk about what justifying grace means and how they experience Jesus in their lives. Stay tuned until the end when Tim Smallwood shares his moment of experiencing justifying grace and Chris Phillips sings a be…
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Grace - Prevenient Grace - The Love Before We Know
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In this episode we discuss the concept of prevenient grace -- the grace that comes before we are aware of who God is. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss what this means to each of them. Pastor De Hennessey, UMC retired pastor at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, gives his personal experience with experi…
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Grace - What does grace mean in our lives?
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We have heard the word Grace so many times if you attend worship services or talk to other Christians. But do we stop to think what it means for our everyday lives? This episode is an introduction to Grace as part of a four-part series. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss grace and how it impacts our everyday lives. Ginger Milne shar…
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Episode 7 - Kids and Faith - What children can teach us about faith
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The Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church. In this episode, Mary Beth Hagan talks with Christina Clark, children's director at NFUMC, about how she talks with her children about faith and ways the children teach adults to see God. A very special prayer at the end from Jacob W. Editing and producing by Aman…
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Episode 6 - Grief - Finding joy in the middle of grief and loss
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The Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. In this episode, Mary Beth Hagan and Jennifer Powell talk about how faith in God can lift a person in the middle of grief and loss. During this episode, they talk about Jennifer's story of walking through unimaginable grief after the loss…
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Episode 5 - What are the Fruit of the Spirit?
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The Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. In this episode, Mary Beth Hagan and Zannie Martin talk about the fruit of the Spirit and why they matter in our lives. Stay tuned through the end for the cutest rendition of the "Fruit of the Spirit" song by Brady C. and Caroline C. Edit…
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Episode 4 - Scripture: How does the Bible fit in our lives?
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The Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. In this episode, Mary Beth Hagan and Jeff Mucci talk about the role the Bible plays in each of their lives. Contributions from Laurie Bostelman and Preston M. sharing their favorite Bible verses. Edited and produced by Amanda Jones. Elija…
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Episode 3 - Discernment - How do you hear God?
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The Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church. Our goal is to give you a starting point in discussions about faith so that you can grow your faith more deeply and start conversations with others. In this episode Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss ways they hear God's voice and guidance. Contrib…
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Episode 2 - Discipleship - What does Discipleship mean practically?
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The Red Steeple podcast, a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan explore discipleship and how it may look in practice. Also, hear personal accounts about people who shared Jesus in the lives of Tom Baker, Will M., and Carol M. Edited and produced by Amanda Jones…
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Episode 1 - Church - Why Belong to a Church?
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The Red Steeple podcast, a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan explore reasons why belonging to a church matters. In the current pandemic crisis, people are participating virtually as a church. But when things move back to life "together in person", what are t…
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