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Recovering MethodismWhat do Caleb's kids think about discipleship? How can the local church partner with famlies in discipling their kids?In this episode, Dave and Caleb have a conversation with Caleb's three sons, review Grow at Home by Bevins, and talk about how the local church can be a resource for parents desiring to raise Christian children.2025-07-0947 minRecovering MethodismHow to help graduates navigate this big season of transition?In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about transition, specifically the transition from High School into adulthood. 2025-05-2757 minRecovering MethodismMarriage: Essential Primer for OfficiantsIn this episode Dave and Caleb talk about marriage, weddings, and the process to get the lovebirds to the altar and out into the world.2025-05-151h 04Recovering MethodismWalking through grief and life's transitionsIn this episode Caleb and Dave talk about John 21 and Peter's restoration while taking a look at Scazerro's chapter on going back to move forward and walking with someone through times of grief.2025-05-061h 04Recovering MethodismHow can a person be forgiven? Is confession too catholic for protestants?In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about forgiveness, Jesus' instruction to the disciples in John 20, and what confession looks like as a valuable, robust practice in methodist churches.2025-04-2457 minRecovering MethodismWhat is the big deal about Holy Week? And how the liturgical calendar keeps us focused on Jesus.In this episode, Caleb and Dave are talking about Holy Week and the liturgical cycles that orient our life together as the church. They take a look at "The Liturgical Year: Shared Family History" and article by Tesia Mallory.2025-04-1355 minRecovering MethodismWhat does Watson to Asbury mean for Methodism? How to make the most of continuing education.The podcast is back. Dave and Caleb are feeling better and back in town to talk about David Watson being announced as the next president of Asbury Theological Seminary. 2025-04-071h 14Recovering MethodismHow do Christians respond to disappointment in a distinctly Christian way?In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about disappointment, a yielded posture, and take another look at Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Scazerro2025-02-1259 minRecovering MethodismSo what do you think about spiritual warfare?In this episode Dave and Caleb talk about the realities of spiritual warfare and take a closer look at Petey Bellini's commentary on James 4:7.2025-02-0355 minRecovering MethodismWhat is the kingdom of God? Reflecting on Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, and the culture of the church.In this episode Caleb and Dave reflect on the work of Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, and ask how to create and maintain a kingdom culture in the local church.2025-01-211h 00Recovering MethodismDo you want to read the Bible this year?In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about New Year's Resolutions, especially concerning scripture reading.2025-01-0948 minRecovering MethodismIncarnation: Part 4 JosephIn this episode Caleb and Dave wrap up their conversation on advent, Christmas, and St. Athanasius.2024-12-2249 minRecovering MethodismIncarnation Part 3: ElizabethDave and Caleb continue talking about the Christmas story and have a conversation on making your Christmas distinctly Christian.2024-12-1852 minRecovering MethodismIncarnation Part 2: MaryWe pick back up on the doctrine of the incarnation and look at the annunciation narrative from Luke 1.2024-12-0952 minRecovering MethodismIncarnation Pt. 1: Zechariah, Athanasius, and Embodied MinistryIn this episode, Caleb and Dave begin the march to Christmas Eve as they talk about Zechariah, St. Athanasius, and ministry during the holidays.2024-12-031h 00Recovering MethodismThanksgiving Podcastapalooza 2024In this episode Dave and Caleb talk about Thanksgiving in the life of the church, how to foster gratitude, and they take a closer look at Foster's chapter on celebration.2024-12-0152 minRecovering MethodismThe GMC has bishops and they're dancing?In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about the episcopal assignments and this new season of methodism.2024-11-1446 minRecovering MethodismHow to discern God's call? Guinness reviewed.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about calling. Their own stories of being called into the general call of the Christian and the specific call to pastoral ministry. They also review The Call by Os Guinness.2024-10-301h 04Recovering MethodismWhat is the purpose of class meetings? Kevin Watson's newest monster book on methodism.First Episode of Year Two!
In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the class meeting training from last week, review Kevin Watson's new book on the history of American Methodism, and give tips on teaching methodism in the local church.2024-10-271h 02Recovering MethodismHow has stewardship changed post-covid? How to teach in this new reality.In this episode Caleb and Dave are talking about teaching stewardship in the local church, taking a look at Christopher's Rich Church, Poor Church, and considering how covid changed stewardship in the local church.2024-10-131h 03Recovering MethodismWe came, we saw, we convened. GMCGC 2024 recap.In this episode Caleb and Dave give their reactions to the events at the GMC convening conference and talk about strategies for communicating denomination decisions in the local church.2024-10-0652 minRecovering MethodismShould the GMC recover holiness doctrine? Tozer reviewedIn this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about holiness. What it isn't, what it is, and how the GMC might recover the goal of spreading scriptural holiness across the globe.2024-09-2648 minRecovering MethodismWhat are the differences between Calvinist and Wesleyan theology?In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the distinctives of Wesleyan theology and where we divert from the tulip. They look at an article about the resurgence of distinctively Wesleyan theology and provide tools for the local church.2024-09-1852 minRecovering MethodismAre there any benefits to not sabbathing? Scazerro revisited.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about living a life informed by spiritual rhythms. They tackle objections to keeping the sabbath and revisit Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.2024-09-1157 minRecovering MethodismThe GMC Convening Conference Cometh.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the upcoming GMC General Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica and do a deep dive on the big questions surrounding episcopacy that will be answered at the conference.2024-08-291h 05Recovering MethodismDoes the Fourth Commandment still apply? How does one begin a sabbath practice. Review of 24/6In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the spiritual discipline of keeping a regular sabbath. They review 24/6 by Matthew Sleeth. And they share an update on a new way to begin sabbath practice that is coming to Riverside.2024-08-161h 00Recovering MethodismHow do we train for spiritual service and mission? Living Water debriefing.In this episode, Dave debriefs his mission pilgrimage to Rwanda with Living Water and he and Caleb have a conversation about growing in Christlikeness in the area of service and mission.2024-08-0657 minRecovering MethodismHow can I be saved? What's the story on grace?In this episode, Caleb and Dave dig into the via salutis. Good gracious, this podcast is bodacious.2024-08-011h 03Recovering MethodismWill the redeemed of the Lord say so? Redemption as a major biblical theme and making sense of the Old Testament.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about redemption as doctrine and how Richter helps us see that redemption as an organizing theme of scripture is super helpful.2024-07-221h 01Recovering MethodismWhat makes a revival a revival? Will we see another Great Awakening? What can we learn from historic outpourings?In this episode, Dave and Caleb are talking revival and taking a closer look at historical revivals and asking what can those who want to see revival do to be prepared.2024-07-1645 minRecovering MethodismWhat is the true value of pilgrimage? Long obedience in the Same Direction. Psalms of AscentIn this episode, Caleb and Dave are talking about pilgrimage as a spiritual discipline. They read Peterson and dive into the Psalms of Ascent.2024-07-0853 minRecovering MethodismPlanting Churches in 2024: A Conversation with Steve CordleIn this episode, Caleb and Dave drive to Pittsburgh to have a conversation with Steve Cordle about discipleship and church planting. You won't want to miss this one.2024-06-241h 09Recovering MethodismHow to experience continuous improvement in the life of the church? Good to Great. Breaking through plateaus.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the discipline required to grow in every facet of life. They offer some helpful ways to determine if times of unseen growth are rest or sloth. And they review Good to Great by Jim Collins.2024-06-1754 minRecovering MethodismAdaptive Leadership during times of change, and how to stay rooted. Canoeing the Mountains reviewed.In this episode, Dave and Caleb talk about leadership in a changing world. They review Canoeing the Mountains by Bolsinger.2024-06-1454 minRecovering MethodismJust what does Jesus save us from exactly? How do we practice the presence of God?In this episode, Dave and Caleb are talking about soteriology and how the gift of salvation in Jesus is connected to the imitation of Christ. They review Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer too.2024-06-0357 minRecovering MethodismHarrison Butker, the masons, and musing on how does a faith community set healthy boundaries? Is it time for the GMC to be "against" things?In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about doing the hard work of finding the place between rigid legalism and permissive hedonism in establishing boundaries for a faith community. They take a closer look at a Firebrand article written by Chance Robinson and Harrison Butker's commencment address at Benedictine College.2024-05-2746 minRecovering MethodismWhat on earth are the epistemic consequences of sin? How to avoid stinking thinking.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about how sin gets in the way of clear, rational thinking and how one might partner with God in thinking better. They review Daniel Taylor's The Myth of Certainty.2024-05-2056 minRecovering Methodism30th EPISODE! How does one keep the main thing the main thing in ministry? UMCGC post-mortem.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about keeping the theological center of orthodoxy at the center of one's ministry and how to avoid painting yourself into corners. They also recap the UMC General Conference and revisit the predictions they made three weeks ago.2024-05-1352 minRecovering MethodismWhat are the General Rules? How do we live into them in 2024?In this episode, Caleb and Dave take a deep dive into the general rules for methodist societies. They take a look at David Watson's proposal for updating the language. And they talk about how to lead churches in these essential methodist teachings.2024-05-0650 minRecovering MethodismHow does a church proceed faithfully on secular holidays? Unsaved ChristiansIn this episode Dave and Caleb tackle the minefield that is cultural holidays that coincide with Sunday morning. They talk about strategies to sanctify our cultural practices and lift up Jesus. They also review Unsaved Christians by Dean Inserra.2024-04-2959 minRecovering MethodismWhat is Christian Conferencing? Why are Methodists committed to it? General Conference PredictionsIn this episode Caleb and Dave talk about Christian conferencing, Methodist history of conferencing, and make predictions for the upcoming UMC general conference.2024-04-2257 minRecovering MethodismWhat do you do when you wake up in Babylon? How do you live as an exile?In this episode Caleb and Dave take a look at the book of Jeremiah and discuss living in exile. They review Eugene Peterson's book, Run with the Horses.
2024-04-151h 02Recovering MethodismWhy is character so important for Christian leaders?In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about Titus 1 and why character matters in developing Christian leaders. They also review The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen.2024-04-091h 03Recovering MethodismHow does God transform us? What if we aren't finding deliverance?In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about deliverance and the ways God transforms us, including a more drawn out process of sanctification. They have a special conversation about recovery ministry and review The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.2024-04-0255 minRecovering MethodismWhat is the big deal about a bodily resurrection? What was John Wesley's view of Christ's resurrection? Getting Easter right.In this episode Dave and Caleb talk about the resurrection leading up to the celebration of Easter.2024-03-2647 minRecovering MethodismWhat comes to mind when you think about God?In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about divine attributes, Rich Mullins, Jonah, and how contemplating the character of God is a tool for private worship.2024-03-1850 minRecovering MethodismHoly Week Cometh! How to prepare for the World Series of the Church year? Justification.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about preparing for Holy Week, specifically ordering the worship life of the church through the rhythms of the season and preaching well. They also review Justification by N.T. Wright.2024-03-111h 04Recovering MethodismWhat is evangelism? How can we share our faith? Prodigal God reviewed.In this episode, Caleb and Dave welcome Bruce Davis to talk about faith-sharing and some practical ways we can bear witness to God's work in the world and our lives. They review Tim Keller's book, Prodigal God and talk about a resource that Riverside is using to share the gospel with our neighbors.2024-03-0457 minRecovering MethodismWhy is self-awareness is crucial to spiritual growth? Emotionally Healthy SpiritualityIn this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about spiritual maturity, self-awareness, and how we give all that we know of ourselves to all that we know of God. They also review, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero.2024-02-2657 minRecovering MethodismHow do we build new habits for spiritual growth? Fasting? As a church!In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the power of habit in the Christian life, they review Justin Whitmel Early's, Habits of the Household, and they talk about how to deepen the spiritual practices within a local church.2024-02-1954 minRecovering MethodismHow to read the Bible devotionally (so that it reads you too)In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about reading the Bible as a spiritual discipline and some helpful processes for bringing the scripture to life. Dave reviews Wayne Cordero's Divine Mentor2024-02-1353 minRecovering MethodismAre all new ideas bad ideas? Can one be faithful and contextual? Chesterton for the win.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about faithful church leadership in a ever shifting landscape of ideas. They review GK Chersterton's Orthodoxy and talk about teaching the faith in 2024.2024-02-0847 minRecovering MethodismDo we really need music in church? How do you find music leaders? What is the best new hymnal?In this episode Dave and Caleb talk about music, the worship wars, finding worship leaders, and the best new hymnal in years.2024-01-291h 00Recovering MethodismDo churches really need the Holy Spirit? What can be said about the third member of the Godhead?In this episode, Dave and Caleb talk about the Holy Spirit and the local church. 2024-01-2253 minRecovering MethodismWhy do bad things happen to good people? Theodicy, C.S. Lewis, and ministry with the grieving.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the problem of evil and why people get bad breaks they don't deserve. They have a conversation around C.S. Lewis' 'A Grief Observed'. And they talk about being in ministry with the grieving.2024-01-151h 00Recovering MethodismWhy do we baptize babies? How to contextualize baptism in your congregation? Liturgy of the Ordinary reviewed.In this episode, Dave and Caleb talk baptism. What it is. Why we do it. Where the controversy can be. And how to bring the congregation into the sacrament. They also review Tish Harrison Warren's Liturgy of the Ordinary.2024-01-0857 minRecovering MethodismWhy is prayer so important in the local church? How do we keep prayer central to our life together?In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the spiritual disciplines, especially prayer, and discuss why prayer is so vital to experiencing unity in the local church. Dave reviews Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster.2024-01-011h 00Recovering MethodismPrayer-a-van Guided Prayer LiturgyGuided prayer liturgy for praying the outerbelt.2023-12-3054 minRecovering MethodismHow do we live slow in a fast-paced world? Is sabbath really necessary for clergy? Ruthless Elimination of Hurry review.In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about pace of life, especially the counter-cultural decision to say no to hurry and rush during the Christmas season. They talk about sabbath practice as foundational to Christian life and there is a book review of John Mark Comer's 'The Ruthless Eliminaiton of Hurry'.2023-12-1852 minRecovering MethodismHow do you get ready for Christmas Eve? What is the incarnation anyway?In this episode we talk about Christmas Eve, preparing for the service, hospitality, and everything that goes into the church's Super Bowl.
Also, we review On the Incarnation by St. Athanasius. 2023-12-111h 01Recovering MethodismHow do you start a small group? Why are we committed to class meetings?This episode is all about accountable discipleship groups in the Wesleyan way. We review The Class Meeting by Kevin Watson and talk about how new small groups are started and modeling the elements that are crucial for transformation.2023-12-0453 minRecovering MethodismSpecial Episode: Is God surprised by suffering? Genesis 45. Romans 8Happy Thanksgiving. Special episode.2023-11-2741 minRecovering MethodismWhy is Lament an absolutely essential Christian practice? Dark Clouds, Deep MercyIn this episode, Dave and Caleb talk about lament and leading through change. Caleb does a book review on Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegrop.2023-11-2057 minRecovering MethodismHow do new leaders get developed in the local church? What have the saints have taught us about leadership? 5QIn this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the role of leadership in the local church and how new leaders are developed, while remembering those who were instrumental in developing them. There is also a review of Alan Hirsch's book, 5Q.2023-11-131h 02Recovering MethodismHow do we create a culture of discipleship? How do we set our kids up to follow Jesus? How do we initiate new members?We take a deep dive into some of George Barna's research around Christian maturity. Do a book review of Sticky Faith. And describe the membership onboarding process at Riverside and discuss why we made those decisions.2023-11-0652 min
Recovering MethodismHow does a Christian think Biblically about Issue 1 in Ohio? How does a preacher teach on sensitive topics? Plus Alistair Begg book reviewHow does a Christian think Biblically about Issue 1 in Ohio?
How does a preacher teach on sensitive topics?
Brave by Alistair Begg book review2023-10-3046 min
Recovering MethodismWhy Christianity? Why Global Methodist? Creating Sermon Series.In this episode, Caleb and Dave discuss their faith journeys, how to create a sermon series, and review Tyler Staton's 'Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools'2023-10-2359 min