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Lynnewood UMC's Podcast021625 Healer of Every IllJoin guest speaker Holly Berkley Fletcher reflecting on the hymn, Healer of Every Ill. Our text is Luke 5: 17-25.Welcome to Lynnewood, a reconciling United Methodist Church in Pleasanton, California. We believe we come alive and follow Jesus best in a community of acceptance and support. So, if you’re searching for hope and meaning, curious about God, or just open to the idea that there might be more to life than meets the eye, join us as we dare to Question, Love, and Serve. You are welcome here, and together, we can change the worl...2025-02-1726 min
Peakland UMCWisdom Wednesday: God In The Wilderness, Psalm 23Grace and peace to you. I’m Rev. Joe Cailles, the pastor of Peakland United Methodist Church in Lynchburg Virginia. Today is Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Throughout the month of July, we at Peakland have been reading and discussing this book: God in the Wilderness, written by Rabbi Jamie Korngold.
This past Sunday morning in worship, I discussed chapter 6 of the book, Hear the Still Small Voice Within. We read the story of Elijah who was on the run following a religious battle between the priests of Baal and him. Elijah won the battle but Queen Jezebel threatened his life, so Elijah ra...2023-07-2604 min
Church FolxRachel AlpertRachel Alpert opens up about coming to grips with your past, holding space for your experiences, doing the work to educate yourself, and walking in faith as part of a church family. 2021-11-1035 minChurch FolxRod DunlapRod Dunlap shares about marriage and parenting, standing up against racial discrimination, sharing the love of Jesus, and the value of short-term mission trips. 2021-11-0334 minChurch FolxJulie WhiteChildren’s Ministry Coordinator at Berkley First, Julie White is also the mother of five boys. Listen as she shares about life, faith, family, and staying sane while raising kids.2021-10-2719 minChurch FolxPatrice Wade-Olson (part 2 of 2)Patrice picks up where we left off in last week’s episode, while also sharing about surrounding ourselves with Scripture, growing as a spouse and mother, and running the marathon of life. 2021-10-2028 minChurch FolxPatrice Wade-Olson (part 1 of 2)Patrice discusses getting nudged toward mission and being God’s hands and feet wherever you are. As a nurse practitioner working with the LGBTQ+ community, she also talks about love over judgment. 2021-10-1325 minChurch FolxGabriel ErvinUniversity of Michigan student Gabe Ervin grew up with Birmingham First. In this episode of Church Folx, he shares about the joy of Choir Camp and how God can violate the laws of thermodynamics.2021-10-0632 minChurch FolxStephanie LairdStephanie Laird shares about finding your voice, leaning into your unique gifts, skills, and abilities, and advocating for yourself and for others. 2021-08-1827 minChurch FolxBarb GlickMother, grandmother, and prayer warrior – Barb Glick shares about the practice of prayer and the power of prayer to alter circumstances. 2021-08-1124 minChurch FolxChris FreemanDirector of Modern Worship Chris Freeman offers his perspective on loving God and your emotional health, the joys and frustrations of church work, and the power of music, spiritual practice, and Gospel-oriented inclusion.2021-08-0435 minChurch FolxRuss and Sue IvesRuss and Sue share about the impact of faith in one’s work and the importance of remaining open to change; they reflect on the history of Birmingham and Berkley First and cast a hopeful vision for the future. 2021-07-2137 minChurch FolxMatteo PassalacquaA father of three with training in urban development, Matteo shares about building community and raising children who think for themselves.2021-07-1436 minChurch FolxBeverly Hannett-PriceAn English teacher who has been impacting the lives of students for 63 years, Beverly Hannett-Price shares about her love of the church, offers a word of encouragement for parents and teachers, and gives tips on where to meet a charming young man. 2021-07-0738 minChurch FolxDale GlickDale Glick offers insight on growing through small groups, sharing about God with others, and the connection between our faith life and financial life.2021-06-3032 minChurch FolxPastor Rachael Dunlap (part 2 of 2)Pastors Zack and Rachael Dunlap interview one another, discussing what it means to be called, gifted, and on mission as disciples of Jesus Christ. 2021-06-2422 minChurch FolxPastor Rachael Dunlap (part 1 of 2)Pastor Rachael Dunlap shares about coming to know Jesus and going where God calls.2021-06-1626 minChurch FolxJeremiah Wade-OlsonJeremiah Wade-Olson shares about injustice in America’s prison system, cultivating an awareness of God’s presence, and being more fully human. 2021-06-0928 minChurch FolxShirley HansenShirley Hansen opens up about mental health, suicidal ideation, and building a better community. 2021-06-0234 minChurch FolxTim Chak (part 2 of 2)Tim Chak talks about foster care, career goals, and parenting as a gay Christian dad in the mist of pandemic (part 2 of 2).2021-05-2621 minChurch FolxTim Chak (part 1 of 2)Tim Chak talks about foster care, career goals, and parenting as a gay Christian dad in the mist of pandemic (part 1 of 2).2021-05-1919 minChurch FolxChelsea Rose JabbooriIn moving from satanism to becoming a small group leader in church, Chelsea Rose Jabboori shows that you are more than your past.2021-05-1222 minChurch FolxShanda Lowery-Sachs (part 2 of 2)Shanda Lowery-Sachs shares about battling cancer, living life to the full, and making music as part of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (part 2 of 2).2021-05-0525 minChurch FolxShanda Lowery-Sachs (part 1 of 2)Shanda Lowery-Sachs shares about battling cancer, living life to the full, and making music as part of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra (part 1 of 2).2021-04-2816 minChurch FolxAnika-Kafi SummersEpisode 2: Anika-Kafi Summers – Anika-Kafi Summers, Seminary Intern at Birmingham and Berkley First and Nutrition Education Director at Eastern Market, shares about food justice and finding God in difficult times. 2021-04-2126 minChurch FolxJon CongerEpisode 1: Jon Conger – Patent-holder Jon Conger shares about the process of invention, and how our creativity reflects the creative nature of God. 2021-04-1420 minChurch FolxChurch Folx Trailer!Church Folx is a new podcast where people from the Birmingham and Berkley First community share about who they are and what God is doing in their lives. Throughout the bible, people are encouraged to bear witness to what they have seen and heard. Continuing in that tradition, this podcast offers a forum for people to get to know one another and be inspired. Covering topics from creative invention to food justice, battling cancer to foster parenting – our hope is that the stories of these Church Folx will empower you to share your stories, inspire others, and be part of...2021-04-0801 min