Best Unitedmethodistchurch Podcasts (2024)

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Lay Leadership in The Louisiana Conference 18:14

2d ago18:14

18:14

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, we sit down with John Smith, the new Conference Lay Leader, and Susie Cox, the new Associate Lay Leader. Together, we explore the crucial role of lay leadership in the United Methodist Church. We reflect on their personal journeys of faith and what inspired them to step into leadership roles within their local cong…

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Family Tree 17:52

17d ago17:52

17:52

Ruth 4

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Grieving Well; Upcoming Clergy Retreat 34:06

11h ago34:06

34:06

In this episode, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Vicki Loflin Johnson and Rev. Ali Young, Director of Clergy Excellence in The Louisiana Conference, to talk about the upcoming clergy retreat called Grieving Well. Clergy are expected to share the burden of others’ grief as well as the collective grief of the institutions we serve. In the midst of caring f…

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Desperation 15:06

22d ago15:06

15:06

Ruth 3

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The Ripple of God's Love 25:30

17d ago25:30

25:30

The scripture for this Sunday was Ruth 2.

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Bittersweet 22:49

1M ago22:49

22:49

Ruth 1

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Consecrated for Death 19:00

2M ago19:00

19:00

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Sermon: Ryan Smith 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

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"The Heart Felt Good" Bishop Delores J. Williamston Reflects on The 2024 Annual Conference 27:12

2M ago27:12

27:12

Welcome to another episode of the Louisiana Now podcast. In this episode, we sit down with bishop Delores J. Williamston, bishop of The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church. The 2024 Annual Conference just wrapped up last week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We had a chance to sit down with Bishop Williamston before she left this week for…

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Consecrated for The Good News 19:27

3M ago19:27

19:27

Matthew 26:6-13

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Consecrated for God's Agenda 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

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Pentecost 19:55

4M ago19:55

19:55

John 20:19-23

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"Welcome to Ministry!" The Story of Rev. Amy Castro and Storms in South Louisiana 21:28

3M ago21:28

21:28

We sit down with Rev. Amy Castro of Westlake United Methodist Church to talk about her incredible journey this week. She was driving home after graduating from seminary at Perkins School of Theology on the campus of SMU and drove straight to tornado damage at her church in southwest Louisiana. She shares a heartwarming tale of resilience and commun…

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Saint Peter 21:10

4M ago21:10

21:10

John 21:15-19

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From the Shore 26:31

4M ago26:31

26:31

John 21:1-14

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A Historic General Conference, Our Final Episode from Charlotte 15:47

4M ago15:47

15:47

We wrap our coverage from Charlotte, North Carolina. In this final episode, we wanted to share some interviews on the major event that came out of General Conference - Delegates voted to remove restrictive and harmful language from the United Methodist Book of Discipline after more than fifty years of intense, prayerful debate. For more on our cove…

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From the Chair, with Bishop Delores Williamston 8:52

4M ago8:52

8:52

Our updates from General Conference continue. In this episode, we look back at the start of Week 2 from Charlotte, North Carolina. Bishop Delores J. Williamston presided over the morning plenary session and we had a chance to catch up with her afterward. She talks more about what it felt to sit in the chair and what this week looks like.…

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Doubting Thomas 21:45

4M ago21:45

21:45

John 20:19-29

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Cajun Todd Chats with Plain Todd at General Conference 18:09

4M ago18:09

18:09

Todd Rossnagel and Todd Seifert have served together on UMAC (United Methodist Association of Communicators) leadership teams. As you might expect, identifying two Todd's became a challenge on ZOOM, so Todd Rossnagel received the nickname "Cajun Todd" (Louisiana), while Todd Seifert earned the nickname "Plain Todd" (Great Plains). In this episode o…

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An Update from General Conference, General Conference Gives Regionalization Green Light 7:30

4M ago7:30

7:30

UNITED METHODIST NEWS: General Conference has now passed much of the legislation that aims to give The United Methodist Church’s different geographic regions equal standing in decision-making. In what outgoing Council of Bishops President Thomas J. Bickerton called “a historic day for our church,” delegates voted 586 to 164 for an amendment to the …

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General Conference Begins in Charlotte 8:45

4M ago8:45

8:45

In this episode of the Louisiana NOW podcast, we delve into the start of General Conference held in Charlotte, North Carolina. We catch up with Bishop Delores J. Williamston, Jennifer Swann, and other delegates.

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Mary Magdalene 23:35

5M ago23:35

23:35

John 20:1-18

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Previewing General Conference 18:53

4M ago18:53

18:53

The General Conference of The United Methodist Church is meeting April 23 through May 3, 2024, in Charlotte, NC. In this episode, Todd Rossnagel shares a preview of the gathering, including comments from Bishop Delores J. Williamston, Rev. Bardy Whitton, and Jennifer Swann, members of the Louisiana delegation. For more on General Conference, and to…

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Genesis 3:21-23 by Dick King 26:44

5M ago26:44

26:44

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Gen 3:7-11 by Rev. Dick King 30:24

5M ago30:24

30:24

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Easter 2024 16:56

5M ago16:56

16:56

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I'm About to do a New Thing 24:05

5M ago24:05

24:05

Palm Sunday

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Celebrating Women's History Month 27:29

5M ago27:29

27:29

In this episode of the Louisiana NOW podcast, we visit with Dr. Ashley Boggan D., the General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History. Ahsley helps to ensure that the UMC understands its past in order to envision a more equitable future for all Methodists. Boggan earned her PhD from Drew Theological School’s Graduate Division of…

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Lent: Reconciliation 20:52

6M ago20:52

20:52

Paul's encouragement to the Corinthian church to be ambassadors of reconciliation. 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

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A Conversation with Rev. Katrena Porter King, DEI Strategist for Louisiana 17:54

6M ago17:54

17:54

In this episode, we catch up with Rev. Katrena Porter King has been appointed to the Louisiana Conference as the new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist. This strategic addition to the extended cabinet underscores the Conference's commitment to fostering an environment that champions inclusivity and justice, as well as actively promoting di…

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Lost & Found: The Lost Son 20:41

7M ago20:41

20:41

Luke 15:11-32

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Lost & Found: The Lost Coin 13:01

7M ago13:01

13:01

Luke 15:8-10

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Lost & Found: The Lost Sheep 12:07

7M ago12:07

12:07

Luke 15:1-7

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Turning Ideas into Reality 23:58

7M ago23:58

23:58

We are thrilled to feature a conversation with Britney Winn Lee. She is leading the innovative A New Thing workshop, an initiative presented by the United Methodist Foundation. This workshop is dedicated to turning visionary ideas into tangible realities, offering a platform for creative thinking and strategic execution. Utilizing Kenda Creasy Dean…

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Lost & Found: Introduction 13:59

7M ago13:59

13:59

Luke 15

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The Sky Moved 17:12

8M ago17:12

17:12

Epiphany Sunday. Matthew 2:1-12

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Reflecting on 2023 with Bishop Delores J. Williamston 25:47

8M ago25:47

25:47

Welcome to the second of two interviews with Bishop Delores J. Williamston. In this episode, we're thrilled to sit down again with Bishop Williamston to reflect on her eventful and transformative first year in Louisiana. From her start in January, through the dynamic 'Boots on the Ground Tour' across the state, to the memorable installation service…

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Advent: Daily Bread 17:45

9M ago17:45

17:45

Micah 5:2-5a

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Advent and Christmas Reflections with Bishop Delores J. Williamston 21:28

9M ago21:28

21:28

Welcome to Louisiana NOW, the podcast focused on the news, opportunities and witness of the Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church. In the next two episodes, we sit down with Bishop Delores J. Williamston. In this episode, Bishop Williamston shares her insightful thoughts on advent and Christmas. We'll delve into her childhood memories…

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Advent: Preparing the Way 20:18

9M ago20:18

20:18

Luke 3:7-14

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Advent: For Love 16:50

9M ago16:50

16:50

John 3:16

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Getting Ready for Christmas! 28:35

10M ago28:35

28:35

In this episode, we delve into one of the most significant seasons in the church calendar – Christmas. (Yes, we know it's technically Advent) In this episode, we're thrilled to visit with Rev. Chad Brooks, the Church Vitality strategist for the Louisiana Conference, with insights on how churches can gear up for Christmas, a time known for its high …

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A Jesus Story: Sinner & Saint 19:12

10M ago19:12

19:12

Luke 7:36-50

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A Jesus Story: Faith 21:35

10M ago21:35

21:35

Luke 7:1-10

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A Working Faith: Prayer 18:04

10M ago18:04

18:04

James 5:13-18

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A Working Faith: Money 14:19

11M ago14:19

14:19

James 5:1-6

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Focus on the Future 40:19

11M ago40:19

40:19

In this episode, we catch up with John Wimberly and Rev. Dr. Van Stinson. Like all mainline denominations today, United Methodist conferences and jurisdictions are facing the need to make dramatic adaptations from past ways of operating. A convergence of factors—declining congregational membership, the evolution of communication channels, remote wo…

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A Working Faith: God Willing 19:09

11M ago19:09

19:09

James Ch. 4

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A Working Faith: Wisdom 19:15

11M ago19:15

19:15

James 3:13-18

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When Prophets Preach; A Conversation with Dr. Jonathan C. Augustine 24:55

11M ago24:55

24:55

Jay Augustine is not new to the Louisiana NOW audience. Augustine has been a guest before on the podcast, as he was the guest speaker at the 2022 Annual Conference. We welcome him back for another interview as he has a new book, When Prophets Preach: Leadership and the Politics of the Pulpit. Jay serves as senior pastor of St. Joseph AME Church, in…

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