June 2025 – UMC.org Podcasts

From Moravians to Modern Ministry: Tracing Methodism in Germany

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As we launch a new podcast series that examines Methodism around the world, Dr. Ashley Boggan welcomes two United Methodist scholars and historians to help us discover the rich and complex history of Methodism in Germany. From its Moravian influence and early missionary efforts to the rise of the deaconess movement and trials of the 20th century, Dr. Ulrike Shuler and Professor Michael Wetzel discuss key figures, present-day ministries, and how to learn more about the Wesleyan heritage that prevails in Germany.

Explore the United Methodist General Commission on Archives and History at ResourceUMC.org/ArchivesandHistory.

Interested in a deep dive into the earliest stories of Methodism? Sign up for a free, online, four-module history course titled “Radicle Methodism: Back to our Roots” at ResourceUMC.org/ArchivesandHistory/Radicle-Methodism.

Listen to other episodes of “Un-Tied Methodism” at UnTiedMethodism.org.

Ancient Words, Living Faith: The 4th century Nicene Creed in 2025

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This year marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed—words spoken by billions of Christians across centuries and continents. In his new book, “We Believe: How the Nicene Creed can deepen your faith,” the Rev. Michael Carpenter shares how these words written in the 4^th century aren’t just ancient history, but also have the power to unite across denominational lines and why they still matter today

More information and a full transcript of this conversation are available here.

Learn more and/or order a copy of “We Believe” at RevMichaelCarpenter.com.

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Love, loss and a calling restored: The Rev. Dr. Rick Huskey’s lifelong witness to grace

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In this special “Un-Tied Methodism” episode recorded six weeks before his death, the Rev. Dr. Rick Huskey reflects on his journey from ministry to LGBTQ+ advocacy, defrocking, and—decades later—ordination and forgiveness. In a poignant conversation, Dr. Ashley Boggan preserves Huskey’s oral history, documenting the United Methodist pioneer’s legacy of courage, faith, and justice within the church he helped change.

Explore the United Methodist General Commission on Archives and History at ResourceUMC.org/ArchivesandHistory.

Listen to other episodes of “Un-Tied Methodism” at UnTiedMethodism.org.

[159] How a 500-year-old prayer practice can calm modern anxiety

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NOTE: New episodes of Compass will resume July 9, 2025.

Feeling overwhelmed by digital noise and daily stress? In this mini-episode of Compass: Finding Spirituality in the Everyday, host Ryan Dunn introduces the Ignatian Examen—a centuries-old contemplative prayer practice that helps bring clarity, gratitude, and peace to modern life. Discover how this simple daily ritual can reconnect you with God’s presence in the here and now.

The courage to go: Lewises embrace mission rooted in connection

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Every call to serve invites both courage and questions. For Kim and Pat Lewis, that call is taking them from Montana to Mexico, where they’ve been commissioned as missionaries through the General Board of Global Ministries. After deep discernment, the Lewises are prepared for a new chapter, one rooted not in tasks but in relationships that transform.

More information and a full transcript of this conversation are available here.

Learn more about Give Them Ye to Eat at the link.

Learn more and/or support the Lewises at the following links:
https://umcmission.org/missionary-bio/lewis-kimberly-lynn/

https://umcmission.org/missionary-bio/lewis-patrick-g/

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