Best Peace UMC Podcasts (2024)

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Off-Season Workouts | Engaging the Sacred Pathways 32:15

3M ago32:15

32:15

This summer at Peace we will focus on spiritual training. Like our physical bodies need exercise and proper nutrition, our spiritual lives need to be built up. The Apostle Paul talks about training to win the race (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). What does it mean to win? How do we train? How should we run? Pastor and author, Gary Thomas, wrote a book call…

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Cursing The Fig Tree | Lessons in the Leaves | PLUS: Confirmation and Celebrating Laura 28:47

3M ago28:47

28:47

Lessons in the Leaves | In this final sermon of our series: Lessons in the Leaves, we dive into the story of Jesus cursing the fig tree. Why does Jesus do this? It seems like such an odd thing for him to do. Is there a lesson he was teaching people in that moment? Could that lesson still resonate with us today? In addition, this was CONFIRMATION SU…

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Lampstand Witness Trees | Lessons in the Leaves | And a Mother's Day Reading 32:04

4M ago32:04

32:04

Lessons in the Leaves | Did you know the Bible begins and ends with people around the Tree of Life? Did you know that both Jesus and Jonah cursed a fig tree? Did you know that Ezekiel uses the word ‘tree’ 31 times?! As the spring starts to warm up and we find ourselves spending more time outside, let’s see what we can learn from the leaves. This ep…

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The Olive Tree | Lessons in the Leaves 31:13

4M ago31:13

31:13

Lessons in the Leaves | Did you know the Bible begins and ends with people around the Tree of Life? Did you know that both Jesus and Jonah cursed a fig tree? Did you know that Ezekiel uses the word ‘tree’ 31 times?! As the spring starts to warm up and we find ourselves spending more time outside, let’s see what we can learn from the leaves. _____ T…

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The Tamarisk Tree | Lessons in the Leaves 26:15

4M ago26:15

26:15

Lessons in the Leaves | Did you know the Bible begins and ends with people around the Tree of Life? Did you know that both Jesus and Jonah cursed a fig tree? Did you know that Ezekiel uses the word ‘tree’ 31 times?! As the spring starts to warm up and we find ourselves spending more time outside, let’s see what we can learn from the leaves. _____ T…

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The Palm Tree | Lessons in the Leaves 29:47

4M ago29:47

29:47

Lessons in the Leaves | Did you know the Bible begins and ends with people around the Tree of Life? Did you know that both Jesus and Jonah cursed a fig tree? Did you know that Ezekiel uses the word ‘tree’ 31 times?! As the spring starts to warm up and we find ourselves spending more time outside, let’s see what we can learn from the leaves. _____ T…

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The Almond Tree | Lessons in the Leaves 28:08

5M ago28:08

28:08

Lessons in the Leaves | Did you know the Bible begins and ends with people around the Tree of Life? Did you know that both Jesus and Jonah cursed a fig tree? Did you know that Ezekiel uses the word ‘tree’ 31 times?! As the spring starts to warm up and we find ourselves spending more time outside, let’s see what we can learn from the leaves. _____ T…

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There's One Tree | Lessons in the Leaves 28:17

5M ago28:17

28:17

Lessons in the Leaves | Did you know the Bible begins and ends with people around the Tree of Life? Did you know that both Jesus and Jonah cursed a fig tree? Did you know that Ezekiel uses the word ‘tree’ 31 times?! As the spring starts to warm up and we find ourselves spending more time outside, let’s see what we can learn from the leaves. _____ T…

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The Banquet Table | The Table: Pt 7 19:39

5M ago19:39

19:39

The Table | Throughout the Bible, God invites people to the table. The earth itself is the original altar. There is something so powerful about the Divine and the human being brought together around a table. During the Lenten season, we will explore the various tables that people have been invited to. Through these stories, may we will discover whe…

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A Good Friday 15:02

5M ago15:02

15:02

This special episode features the 6 readings that were presented on Good Friday at Peace. They trace the journey of Christ from the Upper Room on Thursday night, into the Garden of Gethsemane, on trial before the High Priest, and through the cross.By Peace UMC

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The Upside-Down Table | The Table: Pt 6 30:46

5M ago30:46

30:46

The Table | Throughout the Bible, God invites people to the table. The earth itself is the original altar. There is something so powerful about the Divine and the human being brought together around a table. During the Lenten season, we will explore the various tables that people have been invited to. Through these stories, may we will discover whe…

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The Sassy Table | The Table: Pt 5 25:03

6M ago25:03

25:03

The Table | Throughout the Bible, God invites people to the table. The earth itself is the original altar. There is something so powerful about the Divine and the human being brought together around a table. During the Lenten season, we will explore the various tables that people have been invited to. Through these stories, may we will discover whe…

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The Sinner's Table: Open to All | The Table: Pt 4 20:12

6M ago20:12

20:12

The Table | Throughout the Bible, God invites people to the table. The earth itself is the original altar. There is something so powerful about the Divine and the human being brought together around a table. During the Lenten season, we will explore the various tables that people have been invited to. Through these stories, may we will discover whe…

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The Wide Narrow Table | The Table: Pt 3 33:15

6M ago33:15

33:15

The Table | Throughout the Bible, God invites people to the table. The earth itself is the original altar. There is something so powerful about the Divine and the human being brought together around a table. During the Lenten season, we will explore the various tables that people have been invited to. Through these stories, may we will discover whe…

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The GREAT Woman's Table | The Table: Pt 2 34:00

6M ago34:00

34:00

The Table | Throughout the Bible, God invites people to the table. The earth itself is the original altar. There is something so powerful about the Divine and the human being brought together around a table. During the Lenten season, we will explore the various tables that people have been invited to. Through these stories, may we will discover whe…

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The Tabernacle Table | The Table: Pt 1 30:33

7M ago30:33

30:33

The Table | Throughout the Bible, God invites people to the table. The earth itself is the original altar. There is something so powerful about the Divine and the human being brought together around a table. During the Lenten season, we will explore the various tables that people have been invited to. Through these stories, may we will discover whe…

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The Prayer | Just Keep Playing | Pt 6 30:04

7M ago30:04

30:04

The Lord's Prayer is one of those special passages of Scripture. It's arguably the most memorized portion of the Bible, while also being one of the most scrutinized. The first line of the prayer has been a point of tension and a recitation of comfort. Often in the first century, disciples would ask a Rabbi how to pray. Not because they didn't know …

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The Prayer | 1+1=Flourishing | Pt 5 38:56

7M ago38:56

38:56

The Lord's Prayer is one of those special passages of Scripture. It's arguably the most memorized portion of the Bible, while also being one of the most scrutinized. The first line of the prayer has been a point of tension and a recitation of comfort. Often in the first century, disciples would ask a Rabbi how to pray. Not because they didn't know …

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The Prayer | Enough for Today | Pt 4 23:42

7M ago23:42

23:42

The Lord's Prayer is one of those special passages of Scripture. It's arguably the most memorized portion of the Bible, while also being one of the most scrutinized. The first line of the prayer has been a point of tension and a recitation of comfort. Often in the first century, disciples would ask a Rabbi how to pray. Not because they didn't know …

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The Prayer | The Direction Is Down, Not Up | Pt 3 26:42

7M ago26:42

26:42

The Lord's Prayer is one of those special passages of Scripture. It's arguably the most memorized portion of the Bible, while also being one of the most scrutinized. The first line of the prayer has been a point of tension and a recitation of comfort. Often in the first century, disciples would ask a Rabbi how to pray. Not because they didn't know …

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The Prayer | The 3rd Commandment | Pt 2 27:48

8M ago27:48

27:48

The Lord's Prayer is one of those special passages of Scripture. It's arguably the most memorized portion of the Bible, while also being one of the most scrutinized. The first line of the prayer has been a point of tension and a recitation of comfort. Often in the first century, disciples would ask a Rabbi how to pray. Not because they didn't know …

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The Prayer | Running the Household | Pt 1 27:47

8M ago27:47

27:47

The Lord's Prayer is one of those special passages of Scripture. It's arguably the most memorized portion of the Bible, while also being one of the most scrutinized. The first line of the prayer has been a point of tension and a recitation of comfort. Often in the first century, disciples would ask a Rabbi how to pray. Not because they didn't know …

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New Beginnings | New Expectations 28:54

8M ago28:54

28:54

New Beginnings | New Expectations The New Year offers a fresh start. But what if our fresh start isn't a quest to return to some former version of ourselves that we long for, but instead should be filled with new expectations, a new trajectory for who we are. Mary and Joseph knew that Jesus was the long awaited Messiah, the Christ. But instead of r…

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The Celebration of What Is | An Advent of Care 31:23

9M ago31:23

31:23

AN ADVENT OF CARE The holidays are busy. Expectations are high. And our anxiety and stress can become overwhelming. So let’s find some ways to care for ourselves this Advent season. We will take a unique look into the birth of Jesus by examining how it may have impacted Mary and Joseph, and how God responded to their complex circumstances. There ma…

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The Letting Go of Everyone’s Expectations | An Advent of Care 23:52

9M ago23:52

23:52

AN ADVENT OF CARE The holidays are busy. Expectations are high. And our anxiety and stress can become overwhelming. So let’s find some ways to care for ourselves this Advent season. We will take a unique look into the birth of Jesus by examining how it may have impacted Mary and Joseph, and how God responded to their complex circumstances. There ma…

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The Practice of Getting Up for Another Day | An Advent of Care 25:03

9M ago25:03

25:03

AN ADVENT OF CARE The holidays are busy. Expectations are high. And our anxiety and stress can become overwhelming. So let’s find some ways to care for ourselves this Advent season. We will take a unique look into the birth of Jesus by examining how it may have impacted Mary and Joseph, and how God responded to their complex circumstances. There ma…

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Church Is...A Story of Grace 25:54

10M ago25:54

25:54

More than a building. More than a religion. More than potlucks and Christmas pageants. Over four weeks we will envision a church that is called beyond the walls. October 29 | Church Is… A Story of Abundance (Leviticus 25) November 3 | Church Is… A Story of Liberation (Joshua 6) November 10 | Church Is… A Story of Healing (2 Kings 5) November 17 | C…

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Church Is...A Story of Healing 32:40

10M ago32:40

32:40

More than a building. More than a religion. More than potlucks and Christmas pageants. Over four weeks we will envision a church that is called beyond the walls. October 29 | Church Is… A Story of Abundance (Leviticus 25) November 3 | Church Is… A Story of Liberation (Joshua 6) November 10 | Church Is… A Story of Healing (2 Kings 5) November 17 | C…

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Church Is...A Story of Liberation 31:58

10M ago31:58

31:58

More than a building. More than a religion. More than potlucks and Christmas pageants. Over four weeks we will envision a church that is called beyond the walls. October 29 | Church Is… A Story of Abundance (Leviticus 25) November 3 | Church Is… A Story of Liberation (Joshua 6) November 10 | Church Is… A Story of Healing (2 Kings 5) November 17 | C…

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Church Is... A Story of Abundance 33:55

10M ago33:55

33:55

More than a building. More than a religion. More than potlucks and Christmas pageants. Over four weeks we will envision a church that is called beyond the walls. October 29 | Church Is… A Story of Abundance (Leviticus 25) November 3 | Church Is… A Story of Liberation (Joshua 6) November 10 | Church Is… A Story of Healing (2 Kings 5) November 17 | C…

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Sex and Power | Retrace | Pt 5 37:31

11M ago37:31

37:31

Retrace | There are six passages in the Bible that are often used to harm and exclude people in the LGBTQIA+ community. This fall we will retrace these passages, diving into the context and cultures in which they are found. Through this process we may find that these passages aren't condemning or shaming, but they illuminate our understanding of ho…

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Idols and Partisanship | Retrace | Pt 4 31:18

11M ago31:18

31:18

Retrace | There are six passages in the Bible that are often used to harm and exclude people in the LGBTQIA+ community. This fall we will retrace these passages, diving into the context and cultures in which they are found. Through this process we may find that these passages aren't condemning or shaming, but they illuminate our understanding of ho…

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Law, Rules, Codes, and Community | Retrace | Pt 3 33:00

11M ago33:00

33:00

Retrace | There are six passages in the Bible that are often used to harm and exclude people in the LGBTQIA+ community. This fall we will retrace these passages, diving into the context and cultures in which they are found. Through this process we may find that these passages aren't condemning or shaming, but they illuminate our understanding of ho…

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Hospitality and Harm | Retrace | Pt 2 34:03

12M ago34:03

34:03

Retrace | There are six passages in the Bible that are often used to harm and exclude people in the LGBTQIA+ community. This fall we will retrace these passages, diving into the context and cultures in which they are found. Through this process we may find that these passages aren't condemning or shaming, but they illuminate our understanding of ho…

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God-Breathed and Useful | Retrace | Pt 1 29:36

12M ago29:36

29:36

Retrace | There are six passages in the Bible that are often used to harm and exclude people in the LGBTQIA+ community. This fall we will retrace these passages, diving into the context and cultures in which they are found. Through this process we may find that these passages aren't condemning or shaming, but they illuminate our understanding of ho…

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The Road to Kingdom Come | The Music That Made Us 1:08:39

1y ago1:08:39

1:08:39

What songs have resonated with you? What lyrics have put words to your longings and your struggles? How has music touched your soul and impacted your faith? This summer we will highlight the music that has made us. ___ In this final part of our Summer Series called The Music That Made Us, Dave Tidball leads us on a musical journey. Through song and…

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An Interview with John Kerns | The Music That Made Us 37:06

1y ago37:06

37:06

As we near the conclusion of our series on The Music That Made Us, we sat down with John Kerns to discuss how he got his start in music, why music and faith are so powerfully linked, and what the future of music in the church might look like. Enjoy this expansive and thoughtful interview!By Peace UMC

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Think On These Things | The Music That Made Us 29:12

1y ago29:12

29:12

What songs have resonated with you? What lyrics have put words to your longings and your struggles? How has music touched your soul and impacted your faith? This summer we will highlight the music that has made us. ___ Thankful by Joe Cocker is a simple song about gratitude for the simple things in life like taking a breath in the morning, and the …

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Like A Mustard Seed | The Music That Made Us 28:05

1y ago28:05

28:05

What songs have resonated with you? What lyrics have put words to your longings and your struggles? How has music touched your soul and impacted your faith? This summer we will highlight the music that has made us. ___ Fields of Gold by Sting is a beautiful song about a couple that grows old together; and as their time is coming to a close, they ho…

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Where You Invest Your Love, You Invest Your Life | The Music That Made Us 24:57

1y ago24:57

24:57

What songs have resonated with you? What lyrics have put words to your longings and your struggles? How has music touched your soul and impacted your faith? This summer we will highlight the music that has made us. ___ Awake My Soul by the band Mumford and Sons begs the question, how can we keep our faith when all the rules of our religion have see…

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Is It I Lord? | The Music That Made Us 25:54

1y ago25:54

25:54

What songs have resonated with you? What lyrics have put words to your longings and your struggles? How has music touched your soul and impacted your faith? This summer we will highlight the music that has made us. ___ Here Am I Lord is a well-known hymn based on Isaiah 6.8. It's about calling, hearing God's invitation for good work. But in order t…

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Inseparable | The Music That Made Us 25:30

1y ago25:30

25:30

What songs have resonated with you? What lyrics have put words to your longings and your struggles? How has music touched your soul and impacted your faith? This summer we will highlight the music that has made us. ___ Thank God I Do by Lauren Daigle, is a song about identity, a song about being known. Often in life we can get knocked down or thing…

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A Place At The Table | The Music That Made Us 27:48

1y ago27:48

27:48

What songs have resonated with you? What lyrics have put words to your longings and your struggles? How has music touched your soul and impacted your faith? This summer we will highlight the music that has made us. ___ A Place At The Table by Shirley Erena Murray, is a modern day hymn about the expanding and growing table of Christ that is offered …

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Generations of __________ | The Music That Made Us 27:42

1y ago27:42

27:42

What songs have resonated with you? What lyrics have put words to your longings and your struggles? How has music touched your soul and impacted your faith? This summer we will highlight the music that has made us. ___ Cat's In The Cradle: Harry Chapin said that he stole a few of the lyrics from his wife and that the song is dedicated to his son Jo…

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All You Need Is Love | The Music That Made Us 28:55

1y ago28:55

28:55

What songs have resonated with you? What lyrics have put words to your longings and your struggles? How has music touched your soul and impacted your faith? This summer we will highlight the music that has made us. ___ All You Need Is Love: There are too many Beatles songs that we could have chosen...so we did 4! Help | With A Little Help From My F…

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"It's a Refreshing Thing"

1y ago

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Acts 3:17-2 (NRSVUE) 17 “And now, brothers and sisters, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18 In this way God fulfilled what he had foretold through all the prophets, that his Messiah[a] would suffer. 19 Repent, therefore, and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out, 20 so that times of refreshing may come from the …

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"Living Out Our Faith in the Presence of Others"

1y ago

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Galatians 2:11-14 (NRSVUE) Paul Rebukes Peter at Antioch 11 But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face because he stood self-condemned, 12 for until certain people came from James, he used to eat with the gentiles. But after they came, he drew back and kept himself separate for fear of the circumcision faction. 13 And the other Jews…

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A Cold & Broken Hallelujah | The Music That Made Us 28:35

1y ago28:35

28:35

What songs have resonated with you? What lyrics have put words to your longings and your struggles? How has music touched your soul and impacted your faith? This summer we will highlight the music that has made us. ___ A Cold & Broken Hallelujah: Leonard Cohen wrote a haunting, beautiful, and deeply meaningful song called ‘Hallelujah’. It’s been co…

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May 28, 2023

1+ y ago

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Acts 2: 1-41 2 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit an…

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An Interconnected Network of Love | Out of the Box and Outside the Lines | Pt 6 30:19

1+ y ago30:19

30:19

Every beginning comes from chaos. And then God brings order, an invitation to tend and guard the good. But humanity is quick to take that good order of tending and guarding and move to control. A control that often only benefits a few. In these moments, we often see God thinking out of the box and coloring outside the lines. We see God moving towar…

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