Best Central Texas Conference Podcasts (2024)

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"Reflections on GC 2020 (in 2024)" w/ Rev. Edlen Cowley & Rev. Philip Rhodes 20:33

2h ago20:33

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General Conference 2020 (in 2024) is finally over, after 2 weeks of committee meetings and delegation Rev. Daniel Hawkins meets up with Rev. Edlen Cowley and Rev. Philip Rhodes, members of delegation for the North and Central Texas Conferences of the UMC. Back in episode 49 they spoke about their hopes and aspirations for the upcoming General Confe…

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Rev. Daniel Hawkins Explores the Exhibit Hall at GC 2020-in-24 29:35

6d ago29:35

29:35

As we wrapped up our first week at General Conference 2020 (in 2024) Rev. Daniel Hawkins decided to explore the UMC Exhibit Hall where the real Methodist story comes to life. We run into some old friends of the podcast and made a few new ones along the way! Stay to the end to hear Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. talk about his experiences at General Confere…

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An Interview with the World's Top Hurricane Chaser - Josh Morgerman (Hurricane Man) 29:13

14d ago29:13

29:13

Josh Morgerman (Hurricane Man) joins us for an interview that captures the intense impacts of the world's most powerful storms, discusses how to build better in hurricane country, and talks about the dangers of generalizing hurricane impacts based on observing a few named storms.

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Mini Pod at GC2020 in 24 w/ Rev. Mary Spradlin 5:37

13d ago5:37

5:37

Yesterday the POD Strangely Warmed Crew found Daniel in Charlotte North Carolina at General Conference 2020 in 24. Daniel was chatting with Rev. Mary Spradlin about what to expect this week and what it’s like to worship with United Methodists around the world. So, we recorded it so yall can stay in the loop as well. This is just a mini-POD this wee…

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"GC2020 in 2024 Newbies" w/ Rev. Ramon Smith and Shandon Klein 38:19

20d ago38:19

38:19

This week on Pod Strangely Warmed Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Rev. Ramon Smith from Saginaw UMC and Shandon Klein from FUMC Richardson, all three are new delegates preparing for the upcoming General Conference 2020 in 2024. Shandon and Ramon's decision to become delegates was influenced by watching the 2019 General Conference Special Session a…

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Perspectives from the National Tropical Weather Conference 40:05

27d ago40:05

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Forecasters, scientists and disaster relief specialists weigh in on what we can expect this upcoming hurricane season and how we can be better prepared. We also take a look at the connection between AI and weather forecasting.

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"Whats Happening at General Conference 2020 in 2024: Part 3" Rev. Edlen Cowley and Rev. Philip Rhodes 32:38

27d ago32:38

32:38

This week on the podcast, Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Rev. Edlen Cowley and Rev. Philip Rhodes, members of delegation for the North and Central Texas Conferences of the UMC. They reflect on past jurisdictional conferences marked by a spirit of unity and hope, which they wish will carry over into General Conference 2020 in 2024. Edlen gives us …

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"Best, Worst, Or Weirdest Moments In Ministry" re-release 57:55

1M ago57:55

57:55

It’s the week after Easter, Daniel and the POD Strangely Warmed crew are taking a week of sabbath to rest and rejuvenate. We'll be back next week with a new episode, but for now enjoy a re-release of our Best Worst or Weirdest moments in ministry from season 1 of the podcast. We take a look back again with some of our guests and ask them to reminis…

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A Chat with My Favorite Meteorologist - Carl Parker from The Weather Channel 50:32

1M ago50:32

50:32

My favorite meteorologist, Carl Parker from The Weather Channel, joins us for a discussion about climate change impacts on tropical weather, advice on science communication, and the importance of having empathy with those impacted by extreme weather events.

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"Holy Week Draft" with Dustin Kaps, Rev. Kyland Dobbins, and Rev. Christie Robbins 38:26

1M ago38:26

38:26

We are here in the middle of Holy Week, the week in which where we experience the power of the entirety of Jesus's last days on earth. To Celebrate Holy week, we are doing what we always do when we have a monumental event on Pod Strangely Warmed, we have a Draft! This week Daniel is joined by Rev. Kyland Dobbins, Rev. Christie Robbins and Producer …

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"Whats Happening at General Conference 2020 in 2024: Part 2" w/ Rev. Dr. Tim Bruster, and Kelly Carpenter 33:51

2M ago33:51

33:51

This week on the podcast, Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Kelly Carpenter and Rev. Dr. Tim Bruster, lay and clergy heads of delegation for the North Texas and Central Texas Conferences of the UMC. Drawing from their significant experience, Kelly and Tim share their perspectives on the upcoming General Conference, offering listeners a glimpse into …

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Resiliency Planning with Melissa Beaudry 47:34

2M ago47:34

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Melissa Beaudry, Senior Resilience Planner at Halff, provides insights on how to help communities improve resilience plans.

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"Whats Happening at General Conference 2020 in 2024: Part 1" w/ Rev. Dr. Clayton Oliphint & Kim Simpson 34:33

2M ago34:33

34:33

This week on the podcast, Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Kim Simpson and Rev. Clayton Oliphint, lay and clergy heads of delegation for the Central Texas and North Texas Conferences of the UMC. In this episode, they begin our thoughtful exploration of the major themes and pivotal discussions set to shape the upcoming General Conference and the fut…

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"Pursue and Embrace Diversity" w/ Rev. Stan Copeland 35:50

2M ago35:50

35:50

This week on POD Strangely Warmed Rev. Daniel Hawkins sits down with Rev. Stan Copeland from Lovers Lane UMC from the North Texas Conference. We realize the irony in having two white men talking about Embracing Diversity, but Rev. Copeland tells us about the many services and different groups of people that call Lovers Lane UMC their home and how t…

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Resilient Perspectives from the Gulf of Mexico Conference in Tampa, Florida 39:57

2M ago39:57

39:57

This podcast features interviews with four professionals focused on making Gulf Coast communities more resilient from coastal hazards. They were recorded at the Gulf of Mexico Conference, which brought together more than 1100 professionals to share the latest research and best practices, in Tampa, Florida.…

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"Loving, Just & Free: Free for All" w/ Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson and Rev. Melissa McDuffee 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

We are 3 weeks into lent, so POD Strangely Warmed is doing a new Lenten devotional authored by Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson. When Erin heard our new vision statement, she realized there was a lot to unpack so she wrote a six week Wesleyan study perfect for lent based around our vision for the church of 2050. This week she and Rev. Daniel Hawkins are joi…

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"Loving, Just & Free: Seeking Justice" w/ Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson and Rev. Barbara Dunlap 33:04

3M ago33:04

33:04

We are a week into lent, so POD Strangely Warmed has started a new Lenten devotional authored by Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson. When Erin heard our new vision statement, she realized there was a lot to unpack so she wrote a six week Wesleyan study perfect for lent based around our vision for the church of 2050. This week she and Rev. Daniel Hawkins are j…

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The Atlas Mountains Earthquake in the Kingdom of Morocco on September 8, 2023 50:52

3M ago50:52

50:52

On September 8, 2023, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, in northwest Africa, inflicting more than 2,900 fatalities. This podcast provides on-the-ground interviews from the Kingdom of Morocco, including interviews with earthquake survivors in an earthquake tent village, and perspectives about the pros and cons of trad…

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"Loving, Just & Free: What is Love?" w/ Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson & Rev. Joy Dister-Dominguez 33:03

3M ago33:03

33:03

Lent is just around the corner, so POD Strangely Warmed is kicking off a new Lenten devotional authored by Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson. When Erin heard our new vision statement, she realized there was a lot to unpack so she wrote a six week Wesleyan study perfect for lent based around our vision for the church of 2050. This week she and Rev. Daniel Haw…

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"The Big Game" Rev. Daniel Hawkins, Rev. Matt Ybanez, Rev. Anne-Marie Berg, and Dustin Kaps 37:46

3M ago37:46

37:46

Rev. Daniel Hawkins and Rev. Matt Ybanez are gearing up for the "Big Game" Rev. Anne-Marie Berg is excited for Taylor Swift, and editor Dustin Kaps really isn't sure why he's on camera, but inorder to prepare for whats happening Sunday evening they're going to draft pick their ideal foods, drinks, and company to watch with. Who do you think has the…

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Perspectives from the CNC Connect Conference 48:03

3M ago48:03

48:03

This podcast highlights interviews with seven participants from the CNC Connect Conference in Mobile, Alabama, from Jan 8-10, 2024. The conference brought together hundreds of professionals in the insurance services and extreme weather response industries. We also interview seasonal hurricane forecasting expert Phil Klotzbach to get a sneak peek of…

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Virginia's Deadliest Natural Disaster - Hurricane Camille's Floods and Landslides in 1969 56:37

4M ago56:37

56:37

After striking the Gulf Coast as a cat-5 hurricane in 1969, Camille inflicted the deadliest disaster in Virginia's history, killing 114 people in catastrophic floods and landslides near Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. This podcast interviews three storm survivors on live interviews recorded at the Nelson County Historical Society's Oakland Museum.…

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"Best, Worst, or Weirdest Moments in Ministry" 57:09

4M ago57:09

57:09

As we wrap up our first season of POD Strangely Warmed, we take a look back with some of our guests and ask them to reminisce with us about their BEST, WORST, or WEIRDEST moments in their ministry and some of them gave us stories for all 3. Here are most of our favorites!By Central Texas Conference & Rev. Daniel Hawkins

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Top 10 Memories of the GeoTrek Podcast from The Past Year (2023) 34:23

4M ago34:23

34:23

This episode provides the top 10 memories from the GeoTrek podcast during the past calendar year (2023).

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"Into The Neighborhood: He Expanded The Community" with Rev. Matt Ybanez & Rev. Yvonne Coon 29:19

5M ago29:19

29:19

Merry Christmas! Its the last week of our Advent book study, Into The Neighborhood, our host Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by 2 of his co-authors of 'Into the Neighborhood" Rev. Yvonne Coon and Rev. Matt Ybanez from FUMC Hurst. Our neighborhoods are filled with poeple God is already using in incredible ways that we may not have met yet. This week w…

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"Into The Neighborhood: He Came Alongside" with Rev. Matt Ybanez & Rev. Yvonne Coon 34:20

5M ago34:20

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Our Third week of our Advent Journey, Into The Neighborhood, our host Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by 2 of his co-authors of 'Into the Neighborhood" Rev. Yvonne Coon and Rev. Matt Ybanez from FUMC Hurst. This week they build on the third step in the journey into the neighborhood by coming alongside our neighbors to seeing how Jesus is already work…

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Perspectives from The 22nd Bell County Water Symposium in Central Texas 48:41

5M ago48:41

48:41

Stakeholders at the 22nd Bell County Water Symposium came together to discuss the future of water in Central Texas, in an area that has observed severe droughts and explosive population growth in recent decades.

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"Into The Neighborhood: He had Compassion" with Rev. Matt Ybanez and Rev. Katie Newkirk 29:14

5M ago29:14

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As we continue in our Advent Journey, into the neighborhood, our host Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by 2 of his co-authors of 'Into the Neighborhood" Rev. Matt Ybanez from FUMC Hurst, and Rev. Katie Newkirk from St. Paul UMC. This week they build on the first step in the journey into the neighborhood—choosing to see the community around us more ful…

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"Into The Neighborhood: He Saw" with Rev. Matt Ybanez, Rev. Yvonne Coon, and Rev. Katie Newkirk 28:42

5M ago28:42

28:42

As we approach this Advent, we celebrate the gift that Jesus became human and moved into the neighborhood. Our host Rev. Daniel Hawkins got together with his neighbors in the HEB area and wrote an Advent Daily Devotional called "Into The Neighborhood" This week Daniel is joined by all 3 of his co-authors of 'Into the Neighborhood" Rev. Yvonne Coon …

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The Maui (Hawaii) Wildfires with Kainoa Horcajo 46:10

6M ago46:10

46:10

Kainoa Horcajo, Director of Community Development with Global Empowerment Mission Hawaii, provides insights on the impacts of the catastrophic wildfires that struck Maui this past August.

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"Big Bag of Questions: Doubt and Deconstruction" with Rev. Dave Brower and Loni Fancher 37:14

6M ago37:14

37:14

In this season of the podcast we are talking about some of the big questions believers and non-believers often ask. This is our BBQ Big Bag of Questions. Three of Rev. Dave Brower’s favorite things are Jesus, BBQ and skepticism. One of the most important things we can do as believers is wrestle with the questions of faith everybody is thinking abou…

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"Big Bag of Questions: Why are Christians Jerks Sometimes" w/ Rev. Dave Brower and Rev. Erin Sloan Jackson 35:00

6M ago35:00

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In this season of the podcast we are talking about some of the big questions believers and non-believers often ask. This is our BBQ Big Bag of Questions. Three of Rev. Dave Brower’s favorite things are Jesus, BBQ and skepticism. One of the most important things we can do as believers is wrestle with the questions of faith everybody is thinking abou…

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"Big Bag of Questions: Politics and The Church" with Rev. Dave Brower and Rev. Tag Green 31:51

6M ago31:51

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In this season of the podcast we are talking about some of the big questions believers and non-believers often as. This is our BBQ Big Bag of Questions. Three of Rev. Dave Brower’s favorite things are Jesus, BBQ and skepticism. One of the most important things we can do as believers is wrestle with the questions of faith everybody is thinking about…

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Hot Dates in Minnesota - Stories and Insights from a Firefighting Couple 49:08

6M ago49:08

49:08

Firefighting couple Gary Ringate and Kellie Murphy-Ringate share stories and insights from decades of fighting fires in Minnesota. Their perspectives on topics like hazard prevention and having a disaster plan, relate closely to disaster mitigation efforts for other hazards.

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"Big Bag of Questions: Evil, Suffering, and Death" with Rev. Dave Brower & Rev. Joy Dister-Dominguez 34:43

6M ago34:43

34:43

In this season of the Podcast we are talking about some of the big questions believers and non-believers often as. This is our BBQ Big Bag of Questions. Three of Rev. Dave Brower’s 3 favorite things are Jesus, BBQ and skepticism. One of the most important things we can do as believers is wrestle with the questions of faith everybody is thinking abo…

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Revisiting Hurricane Ian - One Year After Landfall in Southwest Florida 57:49

7M ago57:49

57:49

Last year, Hurricane Ian inflicted the deadliest natural disaster in Florida since the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935, and the costliest disaster in state history. This podcast looks back at this catastrophe, the recovery process, and lessons learned, through interviews with WINK-TV Chief Meteorologist Matt Devitt, as well as Casper and Kylie Gregory …

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"Anxiety and Mental Health" w/ Rev. Kristin Warthen and Rev. Allie Johnson 43:56

7M ago43:56

43:56

***Disclaimer***We do talk about suicide in this episode, which we know can be distressing. So if you or someone you love is experiencing suicidal ideation or a mental health crisis, we encourage you to reach out to one of the following resources: Suicide Hotline call or text 988 This week on Pod Strangely Warmed we dive into a few of the prioritie…

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"The New Room" w/ David Worthington 44:32

7M ago44:32

44:32

From across the pond, David Worthington joins Rev. Daniel Hawkins this week to tell us about his experiences working at The New Room in Bristol, UK. Founded in 1739 by John Wesley It's the oldest Methodist building in the world, The New Room became the cradle of the worldwide Methodist movement. Along with a rich Methodist history, David brings sto…

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Climbing to the Roof of the World with Pete Athans 52:30

7M ago52:30

52:30

Himalayan mountaineer and Mount Everest Expert Pete Athans shares insights from leading expeditions to the world's highest mountains, perspectives on high-altitude weather extremes, and first-hand accounts of how the 2015 earthquake and Covid-19 Pandemic impacted Nepal.

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"2023 Resource UMC Podcast-A-Thon: Discipleship" w/ Rev. Marcus Jones & Allison Alvarado 39:20

7M ago39:20

39:20

This episode of POD Strangely Warmed was part of a live broadcast by Resource UMC on Wednesday October 4th. Our Host Rev. Daniel Hawkins is once again joined by Rev. Marcus Jones, the Executive Director at the UTA Wesley, and NEW to the podcast Allison Alvarado. Allison is the Executive Director at First UMC Ft. Worth, she tells us about having a H…

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"New Riverside" w/ Rev. Armando Alvarado & Andra Villegas 30:50

7M ago30:50

30:50

There is lots of things going on outside the walls of New Riverside UMC, Rev. Daniel Hawkins sits down with Rev. Armando Alvarado and Andra Villegas to learn all about how three churches merged to one and how they are impacting the community that surrounds them. You can learn more about New Riverside at nrumcftw.org or find them on Facebook You can…

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Warren Faidley - America's Premier Storm Photographer 54:56

7M ago54:56

54:56

Join us on an adventure with Warren Faidley, America's Premier Storm Photographer. Warren is an American adventurer, photojournalist, storm chaser, and disaster survival expert. He is officially credited as the first storm-chasing photojournalist, documenting hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, mudslides, blizzards, and many more types of extreme wea…

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"Sunday Fantasy Draft" w/ Rev. Kristin Warthen & Rev. Sarah Roberts 35:03

7M ago35:03

35:03

As we continue our conversations about football and the church, Rev. Daniel Hawkins battles it out with returner Rev. Kristin Warthen from St. Andrews UMC and POD Strangely Warmed rookie, Rev. Sarah Roberts. These three have been in a fantasy football league together since their days in seminary, and today they are going head to head to pick the be…

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"Agents for Jesus Christ" w/ Isaac Saenz 35:19

8M ago35:19

35:19

Isaac Saenz is the host of a very popular football podcast, @profootballchase, and the favorite son of our Bishop. Rev. Daniel Hawkins sits down with Isaac to talk about his start in the digital medium and how churches can utilize the ever evolving social media for the Future of the Church.By Central Texas Conference & Rev. Daniel Hawkins

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Voices from Hurricane Idalia 40:12

8M ago40:12

40:12

Hurricane Idalia was the first major (cat 3+) hurricane to strike Florida's Big Bend Region since the late 1800s. This podcast documents storm impacts on the region, as well as voices from many storm survivors.

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We're in this Together w/ Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. 36:34

8M ago36:34

36:34

This week Rev. Daniel Hawkins catches up with Bishop Ruben Saenz about what he he's been up to this summer and what we can expect for the future from the conference. Bishop gives us some insight about the upcoming District Meetings where he will talk about the Vision of the Conferences and a he gives us some insight on the new daily devotional that…

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"Football and the Church" w/ Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr and Isaac Saenz 38:43

8M ago38:43

38:43

With the start of NFL season on our heels Rev. Daniel Hawkins huddles up with Coach Bishop Ruben Saenz jr. and Bishops Favorite son Isaac Saenz to talk about Bishops days playing football, Isaacs favorite teams and how the Church and Football are more similar than we might think. Isaac hosts the popular podcast @ProFootballChase where he builds rea…

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The Future of CTC Youth w/ Christine Peirce 42:29

8M ago42:29

42:29

The Central Texas Conference's new Student Ministries Coordinator, Christine Peirce, joins Rev. Daniel Hawkins this week on POD Strangely Warmed to talk about the Future of Student Ministries in the CTC. Join in the conversations as she's planning out how to connect our students with each other throughout the year and getting excited for summer mis…

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"Authentic Youth Ministry" w/ Rev. Chelsea Peddecord and Loni Fancher 48:16

9M ago48:16

48:16

POD Strangely Warmed continues its focus on the up and coming generation of Christian leaders by peeling back the curtain on successful youth ministry in 2023 and beyond. Rev. Daniel Hawkins welcomes Loni Fancher, Director of Youth Formation at First United Methodist Church Arlington and Rev. Chelsea Peddecord, the Associate Pastor to Youth and Fam…

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Extreme Weather and Aviation with Jonathan Frank 39:22

9M ago39:22

39:22

Boeing 777 Captain and accomplished artist Jonathan Frank takes us on an around-the-world adventure to explore the impacts of extreme weather on aviation.

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