‘Does God still bring people together at certain times and for certain purposes? I have no doubt in answering with complete conviction; “Yes, He does”…If Jesus Christ is the vine and we are the branches, then we are in a living and dynamic relationship with Him – and with each other! And it is God makes our relationships fruitful.’…

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…

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…

‘If this morning you are feeling hopeless about any situation, you are in the right place. Put that situation into God’s hands in prayer. And hear the words of Jesus speaking to you this morning, saying, “trust me,” I am the Good Shepherd, and I am here to make all things new.’By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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…

‘If we want society to change, we need to SEE the need; FEEL the need and be MOVED to respond in some way. What’s more, those who we’re moved to help, must be open to receive it.’By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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 …

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…

The resurrection sometimes feels too good to be true; sometimes fear, doubt, and grief can overwhelm us; sometimes ‘hope’ and ‘promise’ are harder to bear than ‘fear’ and ‘despair’. Yet, if we look into the tomb, there’s nothing there, but if we sincerely look for the Jesus, We WILL find him risen!By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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 …

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 …

'We see Jesus – whoever we are and whatever century of history we live in – we see Jesus most clearly when we come close to the cross, which is what we are invited to do as we move on through this Passiontide and into Holy Week.'By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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…

‘Let us recognise, and never underestimate, the power of love, prayer, nurture, faithfulness, and obedience in parenthood. Not only upon the life of the individual, but upon our families, communities and even the world.’By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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…

'It is my hope that this passage from the Gospel of John may inspire us to copy Jesus' example of cleansing our temple physically as well as our bodies, the living temple.'By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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…

'This Lent I pray that we will all choose to walk the path of discipleship, that we will choose to follow Jesus, even knowing that the way won’t be easy. We will have to carry our crosses. But as we walk, we do so with our eyes looking ahead to the cross, and beyond to a tomb that stands empty.'By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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…

Revd Dr Howard Mellor: 'Temptations - then and now!' by Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterBy Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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…

Sermon on #RacialJustice Sunday, 11th February 2024.'Micah the Prophet in our Old Testament reading now lists for us what God requires of us TO ADDRESS INJUSTICE, it is To act justly, To love mercy To walk humbly with God.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Let us not burn out, but burn brightly for the Gospel.If care for souls, we can love our neighbours as ourselves!By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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…

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

Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbins.By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Listen back to Jazz Carols Recorded on Sunday, 17th December 2023.Listen back to the enchanting atmosphere of Methodist Central Hall Westminster's Jazz Carols event, held on Sunday, 17th December 2023. Immerse yourself in the soulful melodies of jazz saxophonist Dan Forshaw, with the jazz vespers group featuring vocalists Libby Key and Helen Gibbin…

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…

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…

‘It is through prayer that we can experience true repentance. Through prayer, we may draw strength to declutter our lives. And through prayer, we may become true Advent people, who will make way for Jesus the way Maker.’By Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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…

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 …

Revd Dr Joyce Popoola ‘Part of the Herd’ by Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterBy Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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…

‘The parable of the talents teaches us that all needs to be placed in the service of God - we call it discipleship. To be in circulation as service in God’s name for the benefit of others and therefore for ourselves. If we hide these talents, keep them to ourselves, they lose value – become incapable of use.’…

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…

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…

Alison Bryan: 'Son, your sins are forgiven' Matthew 9:1-8 by Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterBy Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Revd Tony Miles: 'Surely God is with us?' Micah 3:5-12 by Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterBy Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

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…

‘The bible is the story of salvation; how God has reached out to us, in many ways, to mend our relationship with Him that we have broken. It’s the story of a God who sends messenger after messenger saying: “You are my people; I love you. Stop living so selfishly. Turn back to me and find life – instead of death and destruction. And, after a plethor…

Deacon Ali McMillan: ‘Known by name’ 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 by Methodist Central Hall, WestminsterBy Methodist Central Hall, Westminster