Thoughts and encouragement during social distancing

Using clips from previous conversations, host Joe Iovino shares some thoughts and encouragement during this difficult time of social distancing to help “flatten the curve” and stem the spread of COVID-19 and coronavirus.

Hear the words of Adam Hamilton, Jessica Lagrone, Matt Miofsky, a public health physician and more.

Be bold: Living into our true identity with Rachel Billups

“When we put on our identity in Christ,” the Rev. Rachel Billups teaches, “when we lean into the fact that God has called us beloved children, we’re unstoppable. We become these super people. Not because there’s an extra chromosome of faith.., but [because] we actually trust what God says about us.”

Billups, lead pastor of Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church in Dayton, Ohio, is the author of Be Bold, Finding Your Fierce a wonderful book about living into our true, Christian identity. In our conversation, she reminds us to let go of the false stories we may have heard about ourselves, and fiercely live into the promises of Christ.

Hispanic/Latino Ministry with Aileen Jimenez

The United Methodist Church is a global denomination. Hispanic and Latino Americans are the second largest ethnic group in the United States at roughly 18% of the total population. They are also the second fastest growing ethnic group in the country.

Our guest today is Aileen Jimenez. Aileen is the Manager of Hispanic/Latino Leader Communications for United Methodist Communications.