Best Unitedmethodist Podcasts (2025)

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Movers and Shakers 15:29

4d ago15:29

15:29

By Rev. Tripp Gulledge

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Show Up 30:43

3d ago30:43

30:43

By Hannah Buchanan

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Σπλαγχνiζομαι “Splagchnizomai” 32:19

3d ago32:19

32:19

By Rev. Chip Robertson

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The Fellowship of the Ring 28:27

3d ago28:27

28:27

Sermon ~ The Fellowship of the Ring Scripture ~ Psalm 73: 21-28 When the Fellowship of nine tasked with destroying a Ring possessing the powers of evil find themselves at what feels like a dead end, Frodo descends into despair. He lashes out and then laments that he finds himself in the midst of such danger. The wise wizard Gandalf reminds the litt…

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Eyes on the Risen Lord 34:48

10d ago34:48

34:48

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. In the midst of suffering and tragedy, the example of Stephen in Acts 7:55–56 offers a profound glimpse of hope and perspective. As he faced death, Stephen, "full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God." Even while being unjust…

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The Power of Who You Know 11:33

11d ago11:33

11:33

By Anthony Stevens

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Living Free 13:34

10d ago13:34

13:34

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Do you ever wonder if you have to “clean up” your life before God will really show up? Life isn’t neat or tidy. There are joys and sorrows, questions and celebrations. And sometimes, we feel pressure to have it all together or hide the parts of our lives we are ashamed of, even with God and other …

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October Sky 28:52

11d ago28:52

28:52

Sermon Title - October Sky Scripture - Jeremiah 1:4-10, 17-19 Homer Hickam is destined to be a coal miner—like his father, his friends, and every other boy in Coalwood, West Virginia. But after watching Sputnik pass overhead in the October sky, Homer decides to set his sights on the stars.

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If You Get Lost, Find A Family 29:19

11d ago29:19

29:19

Sermon ~ If You Get Lost, Find A Family Scripture ~ Luke 15:11-24 Getting lost is one of the most terrifying and disorienting experiences, especially for kids. Adding to the challenge of being lost is that not everyone around them may be a good or safe option for help. But a solid piece of advice for kids is also a great strategy for all of us when…

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Spiritual Superhero: Martin Luther 30:02

20d ago30:02

30:02

By Doug Smith

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Love Feast 2025 | Testimony 9:06

20d ago9:06

9:06

By Rev. Tripp Gulledge

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Word to the Wise: Wisdom, Strength, Hope 33:42

18d ago33:42

33:42

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. We all face moments in life when we feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or simply unsure of what to do next. Whether it’s a major decision, a season of suffering, or a quiet struggle, those moments can leave us feeling stuck or unprepared. In this week’s sermon, we learn what it looks like to couple wisd…

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It's Like One Mind 27:14

20d ago27:14

27:14

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Do you have the mindset of Jesus? So often we spend time, money, and energy learning to think like others so that we can be more like them—more successful in business or influential in relationships. But what if we could learn to think more like Jesus so that we can be more like him? The Apostle P…

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Lessons in Getting it Wrong 19:00

21d ago19:00

19:00

Sermon Title ~ Lessons in Getting it Wrong Scripture ~ 2 Samuel 12:13 In scripture we see David’s storied maturation from humble shepherd boy to Israel’s most beloved King. Though his tale is full of great deeds made possible by the Lord’s blessings, it is not without spot or blemish. In spite of this, David is know as one after God’s own heart. Ho…

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Voice Recognition 16:41

26d ago16:41

16:41

By Rev. Tripp Gulledge

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The Runner on Second 33:21

24d ago33:21

33:21

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Have you ever found yourself presented with an opportunity you felt totally unqualified for? Two thousand years ago, an ordinary disciple named Ananias found himself in the same position. God had called him to do something that seemed risky, unexpected, and far beyond his comfort zone. But what if…

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Word to the Wise: Look to Jesus 38:35

24d ago38:35

38:35

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Have you ever asked, “Why am I going through this? What is God doing?” No matter the season we’re in, testing is inevitable. Some trials come from our own decisions; others are allowed—or even designed—by God to shape us. James 1:2-4 urges us to “consider it pure joy” when we face these trials, be…

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The Big Idea 14:44

1M ago14:44

14:44

By Rev. Tripp Gulledge

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The Life and Ministry of Jesus of Nazareth: Jesus Before Galilee - Insights From the Gospel of John 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

By Rev. Walt Marcum

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A Father Who Runs 22:15

1M ago22:15

22:15

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What attribute do you love most about your father or a father figure in your life? Maybe it’s his steady strength, his listening ear, or his generosity. Maybe it’s his dependability to show up when it matters most. In one of Jesus’ most famous parables, we meet a father who does something entirely…

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Word to the Wise: Wisdom From Above 35:11

1M ago35:11

35:11

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. All of us make decisions all the time. You make thousands of small decisions every day, a handful of important decisions every year, and a few truly life-altering decisions throughout your life. The environment we create is a direct result of the source of wisdom that we allow to influence our dec…

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The Life and Ministry of Jesus of Nazareth 34:51

1M ago34:51

34:51

By Rev. Walt Marcum

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Greater Works Than These 17:42

1M ago17:42

17:42

By Courtney Bond

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Test the Arm 31:57

1M ago31:57

31:57

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Sometimes, all the wisdom and experience in the world tell us to “stay put.” Don’t try. Don’t hope. Don’t believe anything will change. Whether it's a personal struggle or a societal issue that feels too broken to fix, it can be easy to settle into a mindset that our problems are too big, and we s…

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Word to the Wise: Watch Your Words 33:59

1M ago33:59

33:59

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide Have you ever said something and immediately wished you hadn’t? If that’s you, you’re not alone. James, one of the letters in our New Testament, says, “You can tame a tiger, but you can’t tame a tongue—it’s never been done.” Words are powerful. The way we speak can give life to those around us. But…

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Ask The Pastor and Friends 38:42

1M ago38:42

38:42

Pastor Dan, Jeremy, and Amanda respond to questions from the congregation! LakesideUMc.net/connect

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Habemus Corpus? 18:54

2M ago18:54

18:54

By Rev. Tripp Gulledge

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The Old Testament: Our Hope in God - The Messiah and Life After Death 29:10

2M ago29:10

29:10

By Rev. Walt Marcum

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Word to the Wise: When Is "Enough" Enough? 26:57

2M ago26:57

26:57

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What is something you can never get enough of? We all have insatiable desires, and no matter how much we have or accumulate, we still want a little more. Not just more material things like money, more shoes, more trips—it’s the deeper longings for things like affirmation, security, and love. What …

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Overcoming Decision-Making Anxiety 21:06

2M ago21:06

21:06

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Ever felt trapped in the endless cycle of decision-making anxiety? You aren’t alone. Each of us knows the overwhelming worry that comes with facing a big decision, and in the face of that worry, it’s easy to stall out, waiting to feel like we have enough information before moving forward. The only…

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John: Word Made Flesh 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

Sermon Title ~ John: Word Made Flesh Scripture ~ John 1:1-5 John’s Gospel is quite different from the others, having been written last and by the longest living disciple. After a lifetime of reflection, teaching, and preaching, John has come to realize that Jesus is the God of Israel come in the flesh for all people.…

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The Old Testament: Changes in How God Was Worshiped 34:27

2M ago34:27

34:27

By Rev. Walt Marcum

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Word to the Wise: Navigating Life's Unexpected Turns 30:07

2M ago30:07

30:07

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Have you ever experienced a moment when things didn’t work out the way you thought they would? You expected the situation to go one way, but it went in a totally different direction— and you were left wondering, “What just happened?” Maybe it was a job you thought for sure you’d get, but didn’t. O…

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Tougher Than It Seems 31:06

2M ago31:06

31:06

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. In a world where “might makes right,” gentleness can feel like weakness. But what if it is actually a surprising kind of strength? God places a high value on gentleness. Jesus describes himself as gentle, and it is listed among the nine fruits of the Spirit that God wants to grow in each of us. So…

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Luke: The Upside-Down King 32:27

2M ago32:27

32:27

Sermon Title ~Luke: The Upside-Down King Scripture ~Luke 14:16-24 Luke’s Gospel contains some of Jesus’ most loved teachings, including the parables of the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan. Yet, it is these very parables and the way Jesus lived out the themes contained in them that got him killed. When viewed as Luke intended, this is a Gospel a…

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Where Do We Draw the Line? 18:44

2M ago18:44

18:44

By Rev. Tripp Gulledge

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The Old Testament: Changes in How God Was Understood 36:21

2M ago36:21

36:21

By Rev. Walt Marcum

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Out of Control 28:00

2M ago28:00

28:00

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” These words from the Apostle Paul might be some of the most relatable in the Bible. Have you ever felt that way—caught in a struggle with yourself, wanting to do better but falling into the same patt…

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Cultivate: Keep Cultivating 31:18

2M ago31:18

31:18

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide All year, we’ve explored what it looks like to cultivate a life with God, where the Holy Spirit grows good things in us and around us. You know the yield: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Who doesn’t need more of these blessings in their lives?…

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The Old Testament: Self Identity - What It Means To Be the People of God 42:47

2M ago42:47

42:47

By Rev. Walt Marcum

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In the Middle of the Mess 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Family can be messy and complicated. In this week’s sermon, we look at the story of Sarai, Abram, and Hagar in Genesis 16. Sarai tries to control God's timing, Abram goes along without resistance, and Hagar finds herself exploited and abandoned. Yet, God shows up, reminding us that God does not ig…

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Take Care of Momma 30:16

2M ago30:16

30:16

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What does it truly mean to honor those who have shaped us? In John 19, as Jesus hangs on the cross, he looks down at his mother and ensures she is cared for. Even in his final moments, he remains focused on honoring her. Mother’s Day reminds us of the call to honor our mothers and motherly figures…

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Matthew: The Source 31:25

2M ago31:25

31:25

Sermon Title ~ Matthew: The Source Scripture ~ Matthew 17:1-9 Matthew places extra emphasis on Jesus being the fulfillment of the story begun in the Old Testament. He is the faithful teacher and king that Moses and David had ultimately failed to be. Many of his most pivotal moments happen at the tops of mountains, where heaven and earth symbolicall…

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The Old Testament: The Hasmonean and Roman Periods 38:02

3M ago38:02

38:02

By Rev. Walt Marcum

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Control Thyself: The For and the From 28:34

3M ago28:34

28:34

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. We often think about self-control in terms of being from something—to not say this or not do that. But what about self-control for something? God is calling us into life with Him, yet there are so many pressures and voices calling us away. Cultivating self-control allows us to say yes to God and o…

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Prayer 25:42

3M ago25:42

25:42

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. When Jesus promises in John 14 that he will do whatever we ask in his name, it’s tempting to hear that as a blank check—an offer to make our agendas succeed with divine power. But does Jesus really mean God will always give us whatever we ask for? Or is he inviting us into something deeper? Prayer…

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Mark: Identity and Action 30:05

3M ago30:05

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Series ~ Four Gospels. One Jesus Sermon Title ~ Mark: Identity and Action Scripture ~ Mark 8:27-30 Mark is generally understood to be the earliest of the four Gospel accounts, and it likely served as a sort of “rough draft” or even starting point for Mathew and Luke. Mark focuses in on Jesus in action, presenting a portrait of one who is always on …

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The Old Testament: Greek Rule and the Revolt of the Maccabees 40:05

3M ago40:05

40:05

By Rev. Walt Marcum

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Control Thyself: The How and the Why 33:16

3M ago33:16

33:16

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Over the past year, we’ve been learning what it means to cultivate lives that bear the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and finally, self-control. Self-control is about mastery over our own desires. It’s the strength to say “yes” when e…

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Image. Again. 30:21

3M ago30:21

30:21

Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What if the way we think about "ruling" isn’t quite what God had in mind? From the dawn of creation, God commissioned humanity to rule over all that God created. But what if His call is less about control and more about reflecting God’s image through loving stewardship? In a world where power is o…

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