February 2021 – UMC.org Podcasts

Race, racism and the UMC with Rudy Rasmus and Jevon Caldwell-Gross

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Two of the authors of I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist. talk about the importance of confronting racism both within the Church and throughout society. They share stories of their experiences as United Methodist pastors and differences they have noticed in the ways we talk about and process racial injustice.

The Rev. Rudy Rasmus, senior pastor of St. Johns United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas, and the Rev. Jevon Caldwell-Gross, teaching pastor at St Luke’s United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, talk with Joe about the state of the Church, our politics and societal ills. Along the way, they encourage us to look deeply at our congregations and communities.

Intersection of faith and mental health

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Chrisie Reeves-Pendergrass and Adam Baker speak on where the faith community has harmed in the realm of mental health, where the faith community has had positive impact, and what still needs to be said regarding mental health and faith.

See more from Chrisie and Adam through their podcast page: https://instructionsforlivingalife.com/

Ep. 58: How We Work with Kealani Willbanks

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The season of pandemic has been rough on all of us. But the past few months in D.C. have presented unique added challenges for a church sitting 8 to 10 blocks away from the White House. Learn how Kealani Willbanks, staff and members intentionally focused on “doing the most good together instead of trying to outdo” others.

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Becoming spiritually free with AD Thomason

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AD Thomason joined the Compass Podcast to share his experience encountering freedom through the Spirit.

AD is an adjunct professor at Kilns College where he teaches on the History of Human rights and justice, De-colonizing your faith, filmmaking and more. He has spoken in over 15 countries. Native of Detroit, Michigan, AD made it through adverse circumstances, be it violence, broken homes, racial discrimination and more. With over seventeen years of experience as it pertains to lecturing and human rights advocacy in ethnically divided countries, cultures, sub-cultures and relationships, he gives you a glimpse of God’s heart with the hope of healing and peace. AD wrote Permission to be Black: My Journey with Jay-Z and Jesus. Find out more at IAmRedRev.com.

Find out more about the Compass Podcast at umc.org/compass