Best Central UMC Podcasts (2024)

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

3d ago5:37

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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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One Heart and Mind 

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Our four-week worship series in April holds readings from the Book of Acts alongside our hopes for creating community which is rooted in the ways of the Risen One for today. This morning’s worship is rooted in Acts 4. Amid threats from those in positions to judge, the early followers of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) turned to prayer and found a boldnes…

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

10d ago38:19

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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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Death Defeated & Life Returned 

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Our four-week worship series in April holds readings from the Book of Acts alongside our hopes for creating community which is rooted in the ways of the Risen One for today. This morning’s worship is rooted in Acts 4 and the experience of resurrection’s defeat of death and restoring of life. Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI St…

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

17d ago32:38

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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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Held in Common 

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This four-week worship series in April will hold readings from the Book of Acts alongside our hopes for creating community which is rooted in the ways of the Risen One for today. This morning’s worship holds Acts 4.32-35 alongside the early Christian community’s practice of “holding in common.” Worship online with thetable.live. CCLI #805699 / CCLI…

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

24d ago57:55

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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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Easter

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Our Easter worship celebrations are rooted in the account of resurrection from Mark’s Gospel. The women found the stone rolled away from the burial cave on that first Easter morning. Terror and amazement covered their bodies like a blanket; leaving them in silence. The faithful silence of the women creates space for the mystery and power of God’s p…

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

1M ago38:26

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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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Action Verbs

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CLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. We turn this week to Mark 11:1-11 and Palm Sunday. How does thinking about palm branches as a link to the exodus story, and “Hosanna” as meaning “Save us, we pray!”, change your experience of Palm Sunday? How does it enrich your ex…

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

1M ago33:51

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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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The Fullness of Time 

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CLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. In virtually every transformative movement in human history – the abolitionist movement against slavery, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the movements for women’s suffrage, labor protections, dismantling apartheid i…

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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

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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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Talking the Walk

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CLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. We turn this week to John 3.14-21 and wonder about how the tendency by imperial Christianity to lift the single verse — John 3.16 — out of context might be reconsidered in light of it’s very context. How might the biblical stories …

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

2M ago35:50

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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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God’s Household 

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CLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. In virtually every transformative movement in human history – the abolitionist movement against slavery, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the movements for women’s suffrage, labor protections, dismantling apartheid i…

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

2M ago29:55

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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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Messiah Paradox

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CLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. In virtually every transformative movement in human history – the abolitionist movement against slavery, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the movements for women’s suffrage, labor protections, dismantling apartheid i…

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

2M ago33:04

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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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God’s Beloved 

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CLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. In virtually every transformative movement in human history – the abolitionist movement against slavery, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the movements for women’s suffrage, labor protections, dismantling apartheid i…

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From Ashes, We Rise

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CLIMATE + FAITH: A Lenten worship series at The Table on how we can help meet the greatest challenge in human history. In virtually every transformative movement in human history – the abolitionist movement against slavery, the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, the movements for women’s suffrage, labor protections, dismantling apartheid i…

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

2M ago33:03

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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 Couch of Transformation

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Worship this Sunday holds the biblical account of transfiguration from Mark 9.2-9 in conversation with the recently released film called Freud’s Last Session. Instead of viewing the film from the posture of feeling compelled to take sides with either Freud or Lewis, we instead invite you to notice Freud’s couch of transformation. Worship online wit…

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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

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

4M ago57:09

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

4M ago29:19

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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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"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

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

5M ago37:14

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

5M 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

5M 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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"Big Bag of Questions: Evil, Suffering, and Death" with Rev. Dave Brower & Rev. Joy Dister-Dominguez 34:43

6M ago34:43

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

6M ago43:56

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***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

6M ago44:32

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

7M ago39:20

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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

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

7M ago35:03

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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

7M ago35:19

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

8M ago36:34

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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

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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

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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

8M ago48:16

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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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"Youth 23" w/ Loni Fancher and Kylie Campbell 32:18

9M ago32:18

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As we start the school year Rev. Daniel Hawkins takes a look back with Director of Youth Formation, Loni Fancher, from FUMC Arlington and Director of Youth Ministry, Kylie Campbell, from FUMC Burleson about their summer as CHAOS coordinators. We hear about how they recruit volunteers at their churches and all about their recent adventure to "Youth …

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"UT and UTA Wesley" w/ Rev. Marcus Jones and Rev. David McMinn 41:12

9M ago41:12

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Back to School again on the Podcast, this week Rev. Daniel Hawkins visits with Rev. Marcus Jones from UTA and Rev. David McMinn from UT about their college ministries and how churches can best re-accept their college students back into their congregations. To learn more about our College ministies in the Central Texas Conference visit ctcumc.org/co…

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"Tarleton & Belton Wesley" w/ Rev. Corey Moses and Rev. Katie Lamoureux 38:24

9M ago38:24

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We're going Back To School again this week with our host Rev. Daniel Hawkins joined by a veteran Tarlton Wesley leader Rev. Corey Moses and the new campus ministry leader in Belton Rev. Katie Lamoureux. As Katie is finishing up all the fun paperwork of starting a new Wesley, Corey is sharing the gospel online while playing videogames. To learn more…

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"UNT & TCU Wesley w/ Revs. Eddie Kahler and Marianne Brown-Trigg" 34:57

9M ago34:57

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This week the podcast kicks off a new series getting ready to go Back To School. Our Host Daniel Hawkins sits down with two of our Wesley association leaders Revs. Eddie Kahler and Marianne Brown-Trigg to discuss the ins and outs of College ministries and some new ways of ministering to the young adults we send to college.…

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"Project Transformation" w/ Lynne Rhodes and Rosslyn Carroll 29:33

9M ago29:33

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While we're all trying to escape the heat this summer, our friends Lynne Rhodes and Rossie Carroll from Project Transformation are doing more than just helping youth learn to read, they are partnering with churches to help serve in our communities. To learn more you can visit https://projecttransformation.org/central-texas/…

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"Ministry Incubators" w/ Rev. Trey Wince and Dr. Aqueelah Ligonde 35:05

10M ago35:05

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The 2023 Central Texas Annual Conference was blessed with Dr. Aqueelah Ligonde and Rev. Trey Wince from Ministry Incubators as the Conference Teachers. Ministry Incubators is an organization dedicated to transforming innovative and even some “way out there” ideas into actionable and sustainable ministries. Between their two presentations and the ho…

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"Spiritual Practices for Pentecost: BONUS EPISODE" w/ Revs. Melissa Turkett & Kristin Warthen 22:43

11M ago22:43

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Bonus Episode! As you know, we've been on this journey with spiritual practices and seeing how they shape and form our lives. Today on POD Strangely Warmed we're going to have this bonus conversation with our amazing co-host for this season, Rev. Melissa Turkett and Rev. Kristen Warthen, about how these practices can actually help shape and form a …

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