Best First Methodist Houston Podcasts (2024)

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The Six “WOW” Cosmetic Surgeries Women Always Wish They Did Sooner 28:16

3d ago28:16

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Regardless of your motivation, it’s totally normal to think about cosmetic procedures but not know how to get started. Plastic surgeon Dr. Diana Breister gives us an overview of the most popular body procedures for women. Ideal body trends change over time, and so do our personal preferences. Women in their 20’s and 30’s tend to do liposuction and …

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I Believe: “I Believe In Jesus… Who Was Conceived By The Holy Spirit, Born Of The Virgin Mary” - Lance Richards 20:07

5d ago20:07

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In the heat of summer, we get to remember the gift of Christmas. In Jesus, we seen the beauty in life, what life was intended to be. And because of that, we can be truly alive, and can fully live. “The virgin will have a song and his name is God Is With Us” - the story of Christmas is a story we shouldn’t be thinking about just once a year. Colossi…

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What Could Go Wrong? Tales From the Operating Room 40:32

10d ago40:32

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Like flying a plane, working in an operating room means you’re in charge of keeping other humans alive. The job is not just to complete your pre-op checklist, but to be prepared for every possible thing that could go wrong, as rare as it might be. For over 20 years, nurse Ruth has been the calming presence in the LJC operating room. From what to ex…

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I Believe: “I Believe In Jesus Christ, His Only Son, Our Lord” - Lance Richards 11:44

12d ago11:44

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When Lance left the hospital with his first child, he couldn’t believe they were sending him out without an instruction manual. But in life, we are not without direction. God sent Jesus Christ to show us to be fully alive - for us, he IS the instruction manual. Jesus is the exemplar of what it means to be divine. He made the face of God known on th…

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The Best Plastic Surgery Procedures For Your 50’s 29:11

17d ago29:11

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By your 50’s, for most people the natural changes of age are noticeable. Plastic surgeon Dr. John Smoot shares the best procedures for combating aging and reversing the effects of gravity in your 50’s. From removing or replacing fallen breast implants to opening up tired eyes, hear Dr. Smoot’s expert advice for the best ways to tackle aging and be …

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I Believe: “Maker of Heaven and Earth” - Lance Richards 19:32

20d ago19:32

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On our next step through the Apostles’ Creed, Lance covers “God as maker,” and how the very presence of creation around us reminds us that God is always with us. The stars in the sky above us show us that our God never leaves the one behind. Then, a trip to Homeboy Industries in California, where gang members find their way into the church. Isaiah …

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Life After 360 Lipo: What to Expect 40:43

24d ago40:43

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360 liposuction, often paired with a BBL, is a major transformation that requires a demanding recovery, both physically and emotionally. Dr. Luke Swistun breaks down what to expect and how to bounce back after 360 lipo. Make sure you have everything from child care to time off work set up and your support system ready ahead of time to avoid extra s…

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I Believe: “I Believe in God the Father Almighty” - Lance Richards 14:38

27d ago14:38

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As we begin a period of what the church calls “Ordinary Time” - though Lance thinks it should be called “Extraordinary Time” - we begin a series defining what we believe, guided by the Apostles Creed. We start with the story of the Prodigal Son, but it’s not a story about a son. It’s a story about a father. A father willing to run to his son and we…

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Arise: “Live The Life Of Heaven Here” - Lance Richards 22:20

1M ago22:20

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When Nicodemus came to visit Jesus, he was confused about how Jesus was asking him to be “born again” - wasn’t the first time enough? It wasn’t - but Lance reminds us that being born again is more than just a single moment, a story to look back to. What about the moments that are happening now? Our call to faith isn’t a one-time thing. We don’t hav…

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Ask Me Anything with Dr. Johan Brahme, Plastic Surgeon 44:54

1M ago44:54

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Who qualifies for liposuction vs. a tummy tuck? What are the different options available for enhancing your lips? Dr. Johan Brahme brings his 30+ years of experience as a plastic surgeon to answer patient questions live, including: When non-invasive treatments aren’t enough and a facelift is necessary Why addressing the face and neck together is be…

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Pentecost Sunday - Lance Richards 28:32

1M ago28:32

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Meet Amy: Business Services 21:15

1M ago21:15

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Amy brings passion to everything she does at LJC. From the front desk to managing accounts to IT support, she's our go-to guru for everything. Amy’s expertise in plastic surgery goes beyond her two decades of experience at work, she’s also a seasoned patient herself. Over the years, she’s had a tummy tuck, breast lift with implants, and feminine re…

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Arise: “Make The Most Of Every Moment” - Lance Richards 18:45

2M ago18:45

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On Senior Sunday, Lance tells the graduates - and all of us - to wait on God’s timing. As he ascended to heaven, Jesus called the disciples to intentionality. To pray, and believe, and wait for the Spirit. He calls for us to do the same. “My prayer for you is that you hunger and thirst for the Lord more than anything else in this world.” Acts 1:1-1…

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Arise: “The Gracious Work of Forgiveness“ - Lance Richards 18:33

2M ago18:33

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Not long after Jesus returned, we see how the disciples have returned to their old life, despite Jesus having sent them off to spread the gospel to all the world. But there is no place that we can run, no place that we can hide, that our Savior will not find us. John 21:15-19 fmhouston.comBy First Methodist Houston

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Eyelid Surgery Recovery: What To Expect 31:18

2M ago31:18

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Don’t let anything you hear about recovering from eyelid surgery scare you away. While some people may initially look like they took a punch to the face, it's not as bad as it looks. Specializing in all things facial plastic surgery, Dr. Kiersten Riedler shares the details on what to expect during eyelid surgery recovery. From how to take care of y…

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Arise: “Finding Jesus Wherever You Wander” - Lance Richards 20:53

2M ago20:53

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In today’s story, we meet the disciples where they are fishing on the lake - they have returned to something familiar, some place they feel safe, in their grief. But Christ is coming to change all that, and give them a new spirit. We can be trapped in grief, in distraction, the endless scroll of life. But, “if we’ll only look up, if we’ll only look…

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Fitting Into Your “Goal Pants”: April’s Tirzepatide Experience 41:52

2M ago41:52

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At LJC, April is the go-to person for getting started with the skinny shot at LJC. She knows what people are going through because she’s been there too, and shares her personal experience to help them feel less alone during their journey. Having a sweet tooth and being a travel enthusiast, April’s food habits are changed for the better with tirzepa…

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Arise: “Believe Where You Have Not Seen” - Lance Richards 22:38

2M ago22:38

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When we meet the disciples in today’s scripture, they are behind locked doors on Easter evening. But as the disciples are about to be the first to realize, there is no locked door, no sealed tomb, that can keep our Lord contained. And that same spirit is about to be poured out upon us. “No matter where you find yourself locked in the darkness, ther…

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Insights & Surprises from 30 Years in Plastic Surgery with Dr. Johan Brahme 33:23

2M ago33:23

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To honor his 20th anniversary with LJCSC, plastic surgeon Dr. Johan Brahme shares his perspective on how the specialty of plastic surgery has evolved throughout his three-decade career. Hear how techniques have advanced to help patients get the most impact in the safest way possible, from face lifts, brow lifts and lip lifts to tummy tucks, liposuc…

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Arise: “Proclaim Forgiveness” - Amanda Davis 18:36

3M ago18:36

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When we meet the disciples in today’s story, they are still in the thickness of grief - and they remind Amanda a bit of toddlers being picked up after being preschool. But the Jesus who comes to them is simply WITH them, in their fear and their disbelief. Luke 24:36-48 fmhouston.comBy First Methodist Houston

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How Laura Cain Really Feels About Her Breast Implants 2 Years Later 28:08

3M ago28:08

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Two years after her breast augmentation, San Diego radio personality Laura Cain returns with an update on how her breast implants have changed her life. Before her breast implants, Laura was wearing padded bras and chicken cutlet bra inserts to hide her flat chest. Now her wardrobe options have changed and her confidence has skyrocketed, both perso…

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Arise: “Look For Jesus Along The Way” - Eric Pugh 15:57

3M ago15:57

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As we begin a new series on “living as Easter People,” Eric tells us the story of the road to Emmaus - which, as he pictures it, is a bit like an episode of ‘Undercover Boss.’ Luke 24:13-35 fmhouston.comBy First Methodist Houston

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Why Your Belly Button is the Most Important Part of a Tummy Tuck 14:22

3M ago14:22

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Before having a tummy tuck, one of the biggest worries our patients have is “what is my belly button going to look like?” No one wants an ugly belly button, or for it to be a dead giveaway that they had work done. Because so much extra skin is removed during tummy tuck surgery, the original belly button often goes away with it. But during a tummy t…

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Easter Sunday: “Why Do You Look For the Dead?” - Lance Richards 12:13

3M ago12:13

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We notice different things in different ways. Every time Lance returns to the Easter story, he finds a new perspective. The world prepares us to expect bad news. But when the women went to the tomb where Jesus was buried on Easter morning… if they had understood what Jesus had told them, they shouldn’t have been. Sometimes we are the same as the wo…

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Good Friday: “He Saved Others, He Could Not Save Himself” - Lance Richards 13:32

3M ago13:32

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As Lance reads through the Passion story, he is struck by the mockery that Jesus endures throughout. But as he notes, this was always the plan. Jesus could not save himself, and still save us. But evil does not have the final word. Love does. And remember: Sunday’s coming. Isaiah 52:13-15; 53:1-3, 7-12 fmhouston.com…

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Patient Tammy: I Don’t Look Mad Or Sad Anymore (Unless I Really Am) 34:59

3M ago34:59

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As the co-host of San Diego’s favorite country morning show, Tammy wanted to look high-spirited and full of life, but her eyelids made her look tired or mad all the time and her neck made her look older than her age. Opening up about her reasons for getting eyelid surgery and a neck lift, Tammy shares why she wanted to improve upon the things that …

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Palm Sunday: “Follow Where Christ Is Leading” – Lance Richards 23:44

3M ago23:44

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As Jesus came into Jerusalem, he was hailed as a hero. The problem was that Jesus continued to not be who they had expected him to be. Where was their conquering savior? Mark 15: 1-39 fmhouston.comBy First Methodist Houston

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We Strive To Bless: “Seek God Daily” - Lance Richards 14:12

3M ago14:12

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We reach the last tenet of our core values: seek God daily. What does this look like? Maybe not what you think. Seeking God isn’t just in the inward practices, it’s in the outward practices: justice, healing people, reformation. Mark 10:35-45 fmhouston.comBy First Methodist Houston

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Patient Jaime: Why I Decided To Replace (Not Remove) My Breast Implants 21:21

4M ago21:21

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17 years ago, Jaime had a breast augmentation and lift after breastfeeding her three children. Back then, she spent a lot of time vacationing on the river and wanted to feel confident in a bikini. Fast forward to 2023, Jaime came back to LJCSC because her breasts had gotten larger. Since her initial surgery, she felt like she looked too big, so she…

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We Strive To Bless: “Serve Continually” - Lance Richards 20:50

4M ago20:50

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One of Lance’s favorite Christmas movies is the Muppet Christmas Carol - and while it’s not an ideal time on the calendar to talk about Christmas movies, it’s an ideal text to illustrate today’s lesson. Look at the effects Jesus had on people like Matthew, or Zaccheus. His love and generosity led to an overflowing generosity from the people whose l…

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Breast Augmentation Recovery: What To Expect 39:15

4M ago39:15

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https://www.ljcsc.com/It might be your first time getting a breast augmentation, but it’s by no means our first time! From your first phone call to your pre-op appointment, we tell you exactly what to expect so there are no surprises. Filling us in on all things breast surgery, Dr. Hector Salazar shares all there is to know about breast augmentatio…

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HD Lipo: What is it & who is it for? 47:20

4M ago47:20

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Sharing his unique expertise with HD Lipo, Dr. Hector Salazar explains how this technique eliminates stubborn areas of fat, and highlights your natural muscle definition. Combining his artistic eye with his rich knowledge of anatomy, Dr. Salazar uses this specialized liposuction technique to precisely sculpt your body following the natural lines of…

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We Strive To Bless: “Embody Christ” - Lance Richards 15:11

4M ago15:11

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Lance wants this place to be the kind of church that hears the message that Jesus spoke and lives that message out. A church known for mercy, for grace, for compassion. Jesus is still resurrecting the dead, bringing life to those walking around who need to hear the message of grace and forgiveness. Let’s be the church that brings resurrection to th…

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We Strive To Bless: “Love All” - Lance Richards 19:13

4M ago19:13

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Jesus told us to love all - and it’s important that, like Jesus, we don’t try to draw demarcations around what “all” means. This is the hallmark and cornerstone of Jesus’ whole ministry. Luke 6:27-38 fmhouston.comBy First Methodist Houston

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Introducing the Signature Skinny Shot: Semaglutide & Tirzepatide are here! 24:40

4M ago24:40

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Dr. Jerry Haas, director of our medical weight loss program, gives us the details on Signature Skinny Shot, from what to expect before and during your weight loss journey to what can happen to your body as a result of losing weight and how we can help with that too. Semaglutide and tirzepatide started as diabetes medications, but in the past few ye…

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We Strive To Bless: “Be Authentic” - Lance Richards 17:09

4M ago17:09

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Lance introduces the church to our new core values, and what they’ll mean to our church as we try to put our mission statement into action. Luke 11:33-42; 12:1-3 fmhouston.comBy First Methodist Houston

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Ash Wednesday: "What Must We Bury to Produce Fruit?" - Lance Richards 11:37

5M ago11:37

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Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, and as we ask "what should we give up for Lent this year," Lance asks a bigger question: "what do we need to bury for our lives to produce fruit?" Ash Wednesday is a time of penitence and repentance - from dust we came, and to dust we will return. But we need to also remember that God brings beautiful things …

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Putting God’s Love Into Action: “Putting God’s Love Into Action” - Lance Richards 27:39

5M ago27:39

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Lance comes to the end of his series on our new mission statement: “transforming lives and communities by putting God’s love into action.” He notes that this church has always been dedicated to making disciples. And how do we do this? By putting God’s love into action. 1 John 3:11, 16-24 fmhouston.com…

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Meet The Team: Gerald Haas, MD - Anesthesiologist & Director of Medical Weight Loss 13:11

5M ago13:11

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Dr. Jerry Haas has been at LJC helping patients feel comfortable and well cared for before, during, and after surgery for over 25 years. When Dr. Haas isn’t by patients’ side during surgery, he’s there throughout their weight loss journey to help them safely reach their goals as the director of our medical weight loss program, Signature Skinny Shot…

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Putting God’s Love Into Action: “God’s Love” - Lance Richards 16:31

5M ago16:31

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As we continue to break down our new mission statement, Lance turns to 1 John to look at God’s love, and the way God calls us to give our lives to one another. The fruit reveals the plant. When we remain in the vine, the fruit of the spirit grows out of u 1 John 4:7-21 fmhouston.comBy First Methodist Houston

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Patient Kayla: Moms Can Get Breast Implants Too 24:20

5M ago24:20

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Long before having children, Kayla wanted breast implants. She never felt confident in a bikini, or in certain tops on date nights with her husband. When her daughter was 4, she decided it was the perfect time to do it. She thought she might need a breast lift, but Dr. Swistun reassured her that all she needed was an augmentation with high profile …

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Putting God’s Love Into Action: “Transforming Communities” - Amanda Davis 25:20

5M ago25:20

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In high school, Amanda went on her first Emmaus experience, and something stuck with her. “Do not anticipate, just participate,” they told her. The phrase has stuck with her. We have a mission statement. It’s time to take action. The biggest threat to our city not changing is us believing our city can’t change. Matthew 25:31-40 fmhouston.com…

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Patient Marissa: Filling Up the “A” Cups 26:25

5M ago26:25

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When Marissa, lead patient coordinator at LJC, moved to the beaches of San Diego from the small town of Bakersfield, she discovered her bikini top was a little less full than she’d like it to be. Starting as a small A cup, Marissa was looking for a subtle boost and nothing over-the-top. Plastic surgeon Dr. Luke Swistun recommended silicone gel impl…

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Putting God's Love Into Action: “Transforming Lives” - Lance Richards 26:22

5M ago26:22

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What do we need to do to follow God? There are tough questions, and we discover the answers through community. We need community to grow, in order to leave worldly things behind. Colossians 1:3-14 fmhouston.comBy First Methodist Houston

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Demystifying Vaginoplasty 25:37

6M ago25:37

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Many women, often after having children, seek ways to make sexual intercourse more comfortable for themselves and their partners. Dr. Johan Brahme answers all the questions women have about vaginoplasty to demystify this procedure. Often included in a mommy makeover, the pelvic floor is one of the main areas that needs rejuvenating after childbirth…

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Putting God’s Love Into Action: “Do Not Conform, Be Transformed!” - Lance Richards 17:08

6M ago17:08

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Lance introduces the new mission statement for the church, and tells the story of how it was we got here. Transformation in Christ is a lifelong process. We are more like a butterfly than we realize - the change happens to us. It is not something we create ourselves. Romans 12:1-2 fmhouston.comBy First Methodist Houston

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Mommy Makeover Explained by a Plastic Surgeon (and Mom) 38:01

6M ago38:01

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Yes, motherhood is beautiful. But bringing children into the world wreaks some havoc on the body! A mommy makeover is a combination of procedures designed to address areas that need lifting and tightening after having children. Plastic surgeon (and mom) Dr. Diana Breister Ghosh shares the advantages of combining body restoration procedures into one…

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Unshakable Joy: “Joy Guides Us To Worship Jesus” - Lance Richards 14:18

6M ago14:18

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Lance brought his family out to Brazos Bend State Park to look at the stars. But when he tried again at home, he discovered how difficult it can be to see the light. Maybe, just maybe, it’s our job to shine light into the darkness. So God can be made known to those who are seeking after him. Matthew 2:1-12 fmhouston.com…

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Meet the Team: John Smoot, MD 17:42

6M ago17:42

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Dr. John Smoot knew from the time he was a teenager that he wanted to be a doctor and work with his hands. Today, the highlight of his work is the confidence he brings to people who felt like their outer appearance could match their self-image better. When the Vietnam War began, Dr. Smoot joined the Utah National Guard as a scrub tech and a medic—t…

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Christmas Eve: "Good News Causes Great Joy for All People!" - Lance Richards 18:09

6M ago18:09

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“There is no better news than a birth announcement.” Lance remembers the joy that surrounded the announcement of his own child, and points out what was so different about the one on this first Christmas: this news wasn’t proclaimed to those in power, it was given to those with the least power. God chose this family to bless the entire world. fmhous…

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