UMC.org Podcasts

Month: June 2018

  • Meet Bishop Leonard Fairley

    Growing up in poverty, Bishop Leonard Fairley knew what it was like to go without and to not always feel like there was a place for him. In this conversation he shares how it was in the church he found a place where there was always enough, always room, and he was always welcome. =======…

  • Spiritual Inspiration in Modern Music: Episode 09

    Musician Kyle Sigmon sat down with the guys to note where he finds spiritual connection in the tunes of Sufjan Stevens, Jay-Z, and regular Christmas tunes–as well as how the most challenging words of the Bible provide inspiration for song writing and living. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/umrethinkchurch YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rethinkchurch

  • Ep. 025: Where to start with church branding (part 2)

    In the last episode we discussed writing for your target audience. In this episode we’re covering a few more branding basics. Joining us today is Chris Heiden. He has served as the Brand Creative Manager for Chapel Roswell, a United Methodist Church in Roswell, Georgia. His wife has been one of the associate pastors on…

  • How to Hear God Better with Adam Weber

    Wouldn’t it be nice to have God speak to us today? In this conversation, the Rev. Adam Weber, United Methodist pastor and author of Talking with God, shares some techniques to help us listen to God better as we pray. “God is speaking,” Weber says. “Are we listening?” ======= Follow us: Web: http://www.UMC.org YouTube: http://youtube.com/umcvideos…

  • Ep. 024: Where to start with church branding

    There’s an old saying in advertising and communications: When you try to reach everyone, you reach no one. Of course, this sounds like a terrible thing to say on a ministry podcast because the Gospel and the Church are for everyone! But don’t worry, both sentiments can be, and in fact are, true. On this…