Life + God Podcast

Men In Progress Host, Dave Casey, talks with Ted Hyde and Dart West about how sharing their faith stories can be a starting point for invitation. The catch is, you need to be prepared to share your story! You can join Dart's upcoming class on May 19 at 9:30 am. Learn more at https://www.tmumc.org/mystory. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life + God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

Alyssa Robinson, Rev. Daniel Humbert, Rev. Karen Chraska, and Rev. Gracie Millard talk about the decisions that came out of the United Methodist Church (UMC) General Conference. In this episode they cover: Within each of these topics, they define the subject, explore the history, share their personal views, and explore what all of it means for the local church. Helpful resources: FAQs Regarding General Conference DecisionsA message from Bishop Ruben Saenz on the removal of restrictive languagePastoral Response to UMC General Conference from Rev. Daniel Humbert

Men In Progress Host, Dave Casey, shares an intimate conversation with mother and son duo Jackson and Jaime Blanton to talk about Jackson's unique experience of receiving a heart transplant and how they leaned on their faith through the process. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life + God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

Have you ever experienced doubts about God's nature, our understanding of God, or even if God exists? You're not alone! Doubts are a natural part of faith growth and development and can lead us into a more intimate relationship with God. On today's episode, Alyssa Robinson openly doubts with Rev. Daniel Humbert as they explore the spiritual benefits of doubting.

What does inclusivity mean in the Kingdom of God? God's inclusive love is bigger than we can ever imagine, and we want to get as close to God's love as we can! Rev. Doug Meyer and Alyssa Robinson have a deep conversation about how they've accidentally excluded people, ways to become more inclusive, and how we can change our attitudes to be more loving.

Navigate the process of deconstructing faith in a healthy way. Rev. Karen Chraska and Alyssa Robinson discuss the importance of questioning, seeking guidance, and how you can be a source of support and compassion for individuals going through the process of faith deconstruction.

Is prayer a practice that helps you feel connected or does it feel a little murky? Alyssa Robinson openly struggles with the concept of prayer on today's Life + God episode as Rev. Don Kirsch talks her through the purpose of prayer and how it can be an enriching experience. If you want to improve your prayer time, Pastor Don shares some great advice and personal stories.

Men In Progress Host, Dave Casey, meets with Jim Gerber, Alan Carruth, and Chuck Moseley to talk through hypocrisy in the church, when we can recognize it in ourselves, and how we can do better. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life + God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

We fully admit this is a silly question, but let's take some time today to think about our role as Christ followers in caring for God's creation. Rev. Gracie Millard and Alyssa Robinson explore environmentalism through the lens of faith. When we say, "for God so loved the world," do we mean all of it?

Sometimes the "Kingdom of God" can feel like a far away concept, but Jesus teaches us that it's here and now! Rev. Daniel Humbert and Alyssa Robinson share their beliefs, and sometimes confusion, around the teachings of the Kingdom of God and how we can live it today.

Do you find that the things that once brought you joy and comfort now feel like a chore? Maybe you struggle to go to church, read your Bible, pray, or be in community with others. If this feels familiar, you might be experiencing spiritual burnout. Denise Robinson and Alyssa Robinson have a conversation about spiritual and religion burnout, what it looks like, and how to cope with this, sometimes painful, experience.

Men In Progress Host, Dave Casey, meets with Kim Beck of Liberty Ministry, Denise Angarola of She Supply, and Kim Cloud of Cloud 9 Charities to share the love that is in motion through their nonprofit work. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life + God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

Generosity is about way more than giving money! Did you know that living generously can improve your health and happiness? Join Licensed Professional Counselor, Chris Robinson, and Trietsch Finance Chair, Dana Phillips, in expanding the definition of generosity. We can each adopt a spirit of generosity with our time, thoughts, attention, and more.

Director of Children and Family Ministries, Julie Hawkins, walks through some ways to help our kids participate in the Lenten season. Lent and Easter can be difficult concepts for kids to grasp, and it's important to reach them on an age appropriate level. Listen to some tips from Julie and access additional resources at https://www.tmumc.org/lentkids.

The founder of Methodism, John Wesley, shared three simple rules to live a faithful life: 1) Do no harm. 2) Do good. 3) Stay in love with God. Can the same three principles be applied to the way we read scripture? Today, Alyssa Robinson and Denise Robinson talk through helpful ways to approach the Bible that won't cause harm to yourself or others.

Can we get so caught up in religion that we forget to live out our faith? This week in the Men In Progress series, host Dave Casey is joined by Dart West, Greg Wright, and Mike Sherwood to discuss the ways Christians have gotten it wrong or unintentionally misrepresented Christ and what we can do to improve. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life + God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

Have you ever wondered how the books of the Bible were chosen, why there are so many translations, or what it really means that Scripture is inspired by God? Rev. Gracie Millard talks Alyssa Robinson through all of these questions as they explore how the Bible came to be. Are you looking to grow in your own Bible engagement? Visit https://www.tmumc.org/bible to explore all the ways you can get started in Scripture.

Alyssa Robinson and Rev. Doug Meyer talk about their understanding of the Bible, what they were raised to believe about Scripture, and the struggles they have with it as adults. Both of their understandings of Scripture have transformed drastically over the years. What are your thoughts on the Bible? Check out some helpful resources to get started with Scripture at https://www.tmumc.org/bible.

Merry Christmas from Men In Progress! We hope you enjoy this special episode compiled throughout the year in which host Dave Casey has asked every MIP guest about their favorite Christmas traditions. Maybe you share these traditions or maybe you'll hear one you want to try. Thank you for listening to our podcast throughout the year, and we send good tidings of the hope and joy of Christ to you and your family. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life + God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

The story of Jesus didn’t begin with his birth, or even with an angel appearing to Mary. God’s good work with Jesus has been unfolding for millennia. Rev. Gracie Millard and Alyssa Robinson explore the big picture of Christmas. This story of Jesus's birth is bigger than we ever knew! We'd love for you to join us for Christmas Eve Worship on Dec. 24. Since Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday this year, we're providing a Traditional Communion service at 9 am. This would be a beautiful way to start your day on Christmas Eve. Then, at 11 am we're hosting a high energy worship experience for children and family. This service is perfect for families with elementary aged children and younger. In the evening, we're hosting two identical Christmas Eve Candlelight service at 5 pm and 7 pm. These services will be a blend of traditional Christmas hymns with a choir and orchestra combined with a modern praise band.