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City Lights PodcastCity Lights PodcastJeffrey Rickman PlainSpokenIn this thought-provoking episode, Pastor Clay Lassiter sits down with Jeffrey Rickman, pastor, theologian, and host of the Plainspoken podcast, for a deep dive into the Global Methodist Church’s emerging identity and its unwavering commitment to holiness. With candor and conviction, Jeffrey shares insights into the current landscape of the GMC, its theological roots, and the challenges and opportunities ahead for a denomination seeking to remain both faithful and fruitful.Together, Clay and Jeffrey explore questions like:What sets the Global Methodist Church apart in today’s ecclesial environment?How can leaders embody and inspire a li...2025-06-0656 minStorm The GatesStorm The GatesPolite Each Other To Death with Rev. Jeffrey RickmanIs it possible to be too polite? Does that seem like a strange question to ask on a Christian podcast? Jason and Shea are joined by Jeffrey Rickman of the PlainSpoken podcast on this fourth episode of Storm The Gates. Jeffrey shares his journey with the Lord being called into pastoral ministry and starting the podcast. They discuss the importance of speaking the truth in love, having healthy disagreements that don't result in the breaking of fellowship, and their longing for the Global Methodist Church to stay rooted in scriptural holiness in every facet of the organization. You can...2024-08-091h 08PlainSpokenPlainSpokenCatholics Now Blessing “Irregular” Relationships?On Monday it was announced that Roman Catholic practice can now be changed to be more accommodating of homosexual unions and other nontraditional couplings. There is still some confusion about to what degree this is implicitly or explicitly declaring sexual behavior to be no longer problematic in one’s relationship with the Lord or his church. While many Roman Catholics tout the faithfulness of their ‘one true church,’ Protestants like me are getting the impression that their house in struggling similarly to ours.This segment covers some of the particulars of the new language and ti...2023-12-2128 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenA Centrist's Analysis of Recent UMC History (Part 2) - A Conversation With Lonnie BrooksPart 2 of Jeffrey's conversation with Lonnie BrooksAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2023-09-0949 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenWesleyan Denominations - Evangelical Methodist Church (Part 2)Part 2 of Jeffrey's Interview with Max Edwards of the Evangelical Methodist Church.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2023-08-1745 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenChurch Litigation (Part 2)- An Interview With Lloyd Lunceford Esq.Part 2 of Jeffrey's interview with Lloyd Lunceford.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2023-08-1047 minLove & Truth Network Podcast - Audio EditionLove & Truth Network Podcast - Audio Edition19: How to Minister to Sexually Broken People | Jeffrey Rickman & Garry IngrahamHow do we as pastors, Christian leaders or even individuals effectively minister to people who aren't just a little bit confused or dealing with a small sexual issue but are grappling with full-blown sexual brokenness? In this episode, Methodist elder Jeffrey Rickman and Garry Ingraham tackle these very hard questions and many others. To learn more about Jeffrey Rickman, please visit his websites: YouTube.com/@plainspokenpod Facebook.com/PlainSpokenPod podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plainspoken/id1644967342 For the Love & Truth Network podcast, watch new episodes weekly at LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/Podcast, or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify...2023-08-081h 16PlainSpokenPlainSpokenReflections On The Growth Of The Global Methodist ChurchIn just over a year the GMC has grown to over 3100 congregations and 3400 clergy. A recent article by Rev. Keith Boyette examines this growth and the hopes for the GMC, in this video Jeffrey breaks down the article and gives his own reflections on the development within the Global Methodist Church.Show Notes:Watch Us Grow Article:https://globalmethodist.org/watch-us-grow/Interview With Jeff Pospisil:https://youtu.be/TUidMSvODcUInterview With Bishop Scott Jones:2023-07-2828 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenFirst Church OKC Disaffiliation Attempts StymiedFirst Church Oklahoma City is attempting to disaffiliate from the Oklahoma Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. While other churches in the conference have had few issues being able to leave, leadership has decided that First Church OKC is a different case. By implementing a "viability study", continuously missed deadlines, and lack of communication on the part of the conference, the board of First Church OKC as decided on litigation. Pastor Jeffrey was able to sit down with Hardy Patton, Vice Chair of the trustees board to bring to light what has been going on with this historic...2023-06-2651 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenWesleyan Denominations: Congregational Methodist ChurchEpisode 1 of this new series where we look into different Wesleyan denominations. Jeffrey was able to sit down with Jim Hancock of the Congregational Methodist Church to discuss his branch of Methodism and how it compares and contrasts with other Wesleyan groups.Website Of The Congregational Methodist Church:http://www.cm-church.org/homeAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2023-06-1302 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenInterview With Daniel Dennison (Oklahoma AC Financial Mismanagement & Secrecy)Rev. Daniel Dennison was in ministry for two decades in the Oklahoma Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. His final appointment at Asbury (formerly United Methodist Church) in Tulsa put him in a position to see many financial realities of the conference that most laity and clergy in the conference are still ignorant about. Both he and Jeffrey were disciplined by the bishop for speaking publicly about concerns they had about financial protocols in the conference. Now that they have both severed their relationships with the conference, they get together to compare notes and try to fit the...2023-05-201h 12PlainSpokenPlainSpokenSpecial Oklahoma Disaffiliation Conference: An AnalysisJeffrey attended the Oklahoma Annual Conference's "Special Called" session on April 22 with the lay leaders of the churches he serves in Nowata and Delaware, alongside TJ who attended as press. The four of them gathered to discuss what they experienced on the day of the conference, and what lessons they thought they learned that might be pertinent to people in other conferences struggling to ratify disaffiliations. Each of them had their own insights and encouragements. We hope you enjoy the earnest discussion. Blessings to everyone navigating these tense waters!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2023-05-071h 03PlainSpokenPlainSpokenInterview with Rev. Joe DiPaolo (Pastor of FUMC of Lancaster PA)Rev. Joe DiPaolo is the head pastor at FUMC Lancaster in Pennsylvania. He published an article last year, detailing the behavior of the Commission on General Conference, from which he had resigned after they seemed to conduct the business of their committee without fulfilling basic mandates. Jeffrey reached out to him out of a desire to flesh out the tradeoffs of confidentiality and other dynamics in the UMC. It turns out DiPaolo is a learned history buff, and he has a number of other insights to understand the current situation in the UMC. Anyone who takes time to learn...2023-03-261h 08PlainSpokenPlainSpokenInterview with Jay Therrell (President of the WCA)Rev. Jay Therrell has been at the forefront of advocacy for churches who want to disaffiliate from The United Methodist Church for years. He stands at the helm of the Wesleyan Covenant Association, which is acting to serve as a "midwife" for the Global Methodist Church. Jay is often maligned for representing part of the 'Reform and Renewal' coalition. In this conversation, Jeffrey directly asks him about a number of allegations made by different voices within the UMC. This is an opportunity to assess whether or not the behavior and words of a public figure match the caricature that...2023-03-231h 21PlainSpokenPlainSpokenWhat's Going On In The Great Plains UMC Annual Conference?Pastor Jeffrey takes time to update the connection on what is going on in the Great Plains Annual Conference, according to select leading voices there. We look at some of the financial figures, names & dates, and render some conclusions for other conferences to draw. Kansas & Nebraska Methodists seem to have worked out a better way to navigate these trials. Let those who have ears to hear...Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2023-03-1619 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenProcessing the State of the Church AddressOn March 2, 2023, Bishop Thomas Bickerton of the New York Annual Conference, President of the Council of Bishops, released a "State of the Church" that said a lot, explicitly and implicitly, about how he and the leadership of The United Methodist Church are currently understanding the division in this denomination. Jeffrey took some time to isolate some selections from the presentation to try to help others see, and to help him see, what can be responsibly determined from Bishop Bickerton's words.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2023-03-1438 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenWeekly News Update (March 10th, 2023)Weekly Methodist news update for the week of March 10th 2023. An Arkansas church splits into three, The connectional table plans for budget cuts, liberals try to analyze conservatives disaffiliating, the gap between Methodists & difficulties faced by Methodist pastors are some of the things Pastor Jeffrey tackles in this video.Show Notes:Arkansas Church Article:https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/mar/07/fayetteville-united-methodist-church-votes-to/Group Plans of Budget Cuts Article:https://www.umnews.org/en/news/group-plans-for-budget-cuts-regionalizationDisaffiliation Supporters Use Political Playbook Article:https://www...2023-03-1043 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenWeekly News Update (March 3rd, 2023)What things are happening in the United Methodist Church this week? Pastor Jeffrey dives into a few of the things that you should know about.Show Notes:The UMC Should Not Be A Unitarian Confederacy Article:https://juicyecumenism.com/2023/03/03/umc-should-not-be-unitarian-methodist-confederacy/Black Clergy Vow To Forge Their Own Path Article:https://religionnews.com/2018/10/09/black-clergy-critiquing-the-national-divide-announce-plan-to-forge-their-own-path/Using Our Brains Article:https://www.umnews.org/en/news/using-our-brains-a-proposal-for-general-conferenceUMC Body Gives Grant To LGBTQ Group Article:https://www.christianpost.com/news/umc-body-gives-grant-to-lgbt-advocacy-group-despite-funding-ban...2023-03-0332 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenExamining The Report On UMC Disaffiliating ChurchesThe Lewis Center for Church Leadership recently released a report on the characteristics of the churches who are disaffiliating from the United Methodist denomination. This report concludes that these churches are:* Mainly Male Led* Majority White* Overwhelmingly SouthernWhat is the implication that this study is making? Why are these some of the specific things that the study was looking for? Pastor Jeffrey breaks down this study and if it can stand up to scrutiny.Show Notes:UM...2023-03-0229 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenWeekly News Update (Feb 24th, 2023)Methodist Weekly News Update for February 24th, 2023. In this video Pastor Jeffrey discusses disaffiliation and how to do it with integrity, an update on St. Andrew UMC in Plano Texas and the way they attempted to leave the UMC, an update on what is going on with the Asbury Revival/Outpouring, the three jurisdictional resolutions that were recently adopted, a history of disobedience to the book of discipline in the UMC, and how you can help support the efforts to care for those impacted by the earthquakes in Turkey & Syria.Show Notes:...2023-02-2441 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenInterview with Complainant Against Bishop Karen Oliveto - Rev. Robert BarnesIn 2018, Rev. Robert Barnes filed a complaint against the newly-elected bishop, Karen Oliveto, not for being an openly avowed and practicing lesbian, but for preaching doctrines against Jesus. For a write-up at that time, consult: https://juicyecumenism.com/2018/12/07/united-methodist-heresy-complaint-filed-karen-oliveto/This conversation covers the handling of the complaint process by the bishops responsible for oversight. Rev. Barnes is able to share some details that are at once illuminating and concerning about the state of disciplinary adherence among our denomination's leadership.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2023-02-211h 13PlainSpokenPlainSpokenWhat's Going On In The Kentucky UMC Annual Conference?Like other annual conferences the Kentucky Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church is in the process of dealing with local churches that want to disaffiliate from the denomination. In this video Pastor Jeffrey looks at how the annual conference in this state is approaching and dealing with the process and the reaction of their Bishop, Leonard Fairley.Show Notes:2023 Hopeful Future Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sV0vvG_dcZkMisinformation, Humility, & Charity Article:https://firebrandmag.com/articles/misinformation-humility-and-charity-how-to-conference-in-babel...2023-02-1737 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenAsbury Revival 2023 - An Interview with Dr. Jonathan PowersAsbury Theological Seminary is currently in the midst of a revival that started February 8th. Pastor Jeffrey was able to speak with Dr Jonathan Powers, a professor at Asbury, about what has been happening and continues to happen as the revival continues.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2023-02-1631 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenCan UMC Central Conferences Disaffiliate?Are United Methodist Central Conferences allowed to disaffiliate? Previously we looked at a letter sent to the Philippines Central Conference by the Council of Bishops clarifying if they could use paragraph 2553 to disaffiliate from the denomination. In this video we take a deeper dive into if disaffiliation is even an option for Central Conferences.Show Notes:Liberal Bishops Have Redefined United Methodist Polity Article:https://juicyecumenism.com/2022/08/29/bishops-redefine-united-methodist-polity/UMC Judicial Council Members:https://admin.resourceumc.org/en/churchwide/judicial-council/who-we-are/judicial-council-membersUMC Book Of...2023-02-1629 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenWeekly News Update (Feb 10th, 2023)In this episode, I cover:0:00 - Intro1:30 - Revival at Asbury College/Seminary4:20 - John Lomperis in the Crosshairs10:35 - North Georgia WCA Churches File Against Conference12:55 - Synopsis on National Center for Life & Liberty (NCLL)18:08 - Lonnie Brooks on the Impending Centrist vs Progressive Battle22:05 - Open Meetings in the UMC28:19 - The Hope of TransparencyLinks:Lambrecht on Asbury Revival - https://twitter.com/revtom5/status/1623700773744832514Brian Bucher's Obscenity...2023-02-1030 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenWhat's Going On In The West Virginia UMC Annual Conference?While other annual conferences are going through the process of disaffiliation and have been doing so for the last year, but the Annual Conference in West Virginia seems to be taking a different route. In this video we dive into what is going on in West Virginia and how it compares to other United Methodist Annual Conferences in the United States.Show Notes:WCA Disaffiliation And The Coming Drop Dead-Line:https://wesleyancovenant.org/2022/09/02/disaffiliation-and-the-coming-drop-dead-line/Scott Knowlton's Blog:https://scottknowlton.wordpress.com/2022/11/07/what-is-going-on-right-under-your-nose/Taking Stock...2023-02-0625 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenImplications of Latest Council of Bishops DecisionThis brief report details the latest development in The United Methodist Church's different treatment of non-Americans from churches in the continental United States. Namely, United Methodist churches in the central conferences have been told that they cannot disaffiliated from the denomination. I briefly try to explain the logic of such a decision and how it results in some misleading statements about the interest non-American churches have in disaffiliation.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2023-02-0214 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenAddressing Claims Of Misinformation By InstitutionalistsThe disaffiliation process in the North Georgia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church has been "put on hold" until the 2024 General Conference due to claims of misinformation being circulated to the local churches. It seems one of these documents was obtained by the Annual Conference and what was perceived as misinformation or half truths was corrected. In this video Pastor Jeffrey will go through each of these updates to see what the Annual Conference considers misinformation and if these claims are fair, accurate, or valid critiques of what is being told to local congregations concerning disaffiliation from the...2023-01-261h 09PlainSpokenPlainSpokenNorth Georgia UM Disaffiliation Blocked Due To "Misinformation"The North Georgia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church chose to "pause" the process of disaffiliation from the denomination at the end of 2022. In a press release the outgoing Bishop, Sue Haupert-Johnson, sites instances of "misleading, defamatory, and false statements and materials" being disseminated throughout the conference. In this episode we look into those claims to see how well they stand up to scrutiny.Show Notes:Conference Sues For Control Article: https://www.umnews.org/en/news/confer...Disaffiliation Pause Press Release:https://www.ngumc...2023-01-1832 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenArkansas UM Churches Block From Leaving DenominationIn November the Arkansas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church failed to ratify the disafilation requests of three local congregations. This has resulted in the split of one of the churches and lawsuits being filed in the others. In this video we take a deeper look at what is going on in Arkansas.Show Notes:Ready to Harvest Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjydU...3 Church Disaffiliations Blocked Article:https://www.umnews.org/en/news/3-chur...Bishop Gary E Mueller Statement:2023-01-1828 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenInterview with Odell Horne (Part 2)Odell Horne, Jr. has been a thought leader in The United Methodist Church for some time, particularly through United Methodist Men. He is a member of the North Georgia Annual Conference. He is particularly concerned with issues of racism, multiculturalism, neocolonialism, and ethnocentricism. He is a free thinker and has a passion for truth. I had been wanting his perspective on a number of things for some time, so this interview is more spread out than my usual ones. Enjoy taking some time to learn from a great mind (his, not mine)!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...2023-01-0556 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenInterview with Odell Horne (Part 1)Odell Horne, Jr. has been a thought leader in The United Methodist Church for some time, particularly through United Methodist Men. He is a member of the North Georgia Annual Conference. He is particularly concerned with issues of racism, multiculturalism, neocolonialism, and ethnocentricism. He is a free thinker and has a passion for truth. I had been wanting his perspective on a number of things for some time, so this interview is more spread out than my usual ones. Enjoy taking some time to learn from a great mind (his, not mine)!** At around 1:21:30 Odell wants the...2023-01-0548 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenAfrican UM Interview Series - E6 Julio Andre VilanculosRev. Dr. Vilanculos is the Rector of the United Methodist University in Mozambique. He has worked closely with denominational authorities for some time, and is one of the minds behind the Christmas Covenant. Over the course of two different conversations, he and I explore the dynamics at play in southeastern Africa in the UMC and how it is that a better future might be leveraged in the present for the denomination as a whole.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-12-211h 19PlainSpokenPlainSpokenAfrican UM Interview Series - E5 Collins Etchi AkoCollins as a missionary for the General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) of The United Methodist Church. He is from Cameroon, but he serves within the Democratic Republic of Congo alongside area bishops to serve local populations in the name of Jesus. He is educated in many fields, and his perspective is one informed by academia and work within the institution of the UMC. Take some time to learn from this man who has given his life in service of the United Methodist denomination.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-12-061h 13PlainSpokenPlainSpokenAfrican UM Interview Series - E4 Sati Absalom NuhuSo far, the series has focused on official caucus group leaders. Absalom is our first average pastor to offer his thoughts about the dynamics in Africa, specifically in Nigeria, and how it is that the particularity of his context fits into the larger picture of the United Methodist denomination. Absalom is a plainspoken gentleman who was a great joy to visit with. Consider his insights.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-11-2346 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenResolution #3 of the South Central JurisdictionThe third resolution deals directly with the dynamics of sexually nonconforming persons in the UMC. It seeks to undo the "harmful" language of 2019 and instantiate a western liberal sexual ethic in our jurisdiction despite the clear language of the General Conference. This episode examines the text and presents the different ideologies undergirding it. I talk about integrity, Cultural Marxism, identity, and other fun stuff like that. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-11-1827 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenAnalysis - Resolution #2 of the South Central JurisdictionThis one has implications regarding the ending or reinstitution of racism in the UMC, depending on how you look at it. It also deals with the phenomenon of using nice language to cover over a not-nice goal. I spend some time explaining the Connectional Table and the Christmas Covenant, as both of those bodies are referenced several times in the document. Enjoy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-11-1724 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenAnalysis - Resolution #1 of South Central JurisdictionIf you believe that resolutions reflect the general sentiment of a body, as they are designed to be, then it would be wise to consider the language adopted by the jurisdictions of The United Methodist Church when determining if this organization will continue to be friendly to conservatives who maintain a traditional biblical theology. Take a few minutes to read the text of the first of three resolutions adopted by the South Central Jurisdictional Conference a couple weeks ago.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-11-1518 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenAfrican UM Interview Series - E3 Simon Mafunda (Wesleyan Covenant Association)Jeffrey was able to visit with Mr. Mafunda for the better part of an hour about some of the same dynamics that he addressed with Rev. Dr. Kulah and Rev. Emmanuel. Mafunda has a different country of origin, sits in a different social location, has a real world job outside of ministry, and was able to offer an earnest assessment of his own theology in the midst of other Africans and their particular theological traditions. Consider his words in contrast to what has been offered thus far. Though he and Kulah would agree about much, Mafunda offers a good...2022-11-111h 22PlainSpokenPlainSpokenAfrican UM Interview Series - E2 Ande Emmanuel (Africa Voices of Unity)Ande Emmanuel heads up the Africa Voices of Unity caucus. He is an elder in the Nigeria United Methodist Church. He and Jeffrey were able to arrange a time to visit about dynamics on the African continent pertaining to The United Methodist Church denomination. This adds texture to the conversation with Rev. Dr. Kulah and prepares the stage nicely for the conversation with Mr. Simon Mafunda, head of the Wesleyan Covenant Association in Africa, which will be posted next week. In the meantime, get ready to learn how Rev. Emmanuel sees the current conflicts and challenges within the UMC...2022-11-0259 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenEpisode 06 - Reece Player (Part 2) (Personal Interview & Ministry)Pastor Jeffrey was able to sit down with Reece Player the pastor of Baker & Turpin United Methodists Churches located in the panhandle of Oklahoma. Born in South Africa and raised in Oklahoma Reece gives us his personal testimony and how the Lord led him to where he is today.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-10-201h 10PlainSpokenPlainSpokenAfrican UM Interview Series E1 - Jerry Kulah (Africa Initiative)This is an interview with Rev. Dr. Kulah, Dean of the Bishop John G. Innis Graduate School of Theology. Jerry has been a leader at General Conference for several years. People of all stripes should acknowledge him to be a man of conviction and faith.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-10-181h 06PlainSpokenPlainSpokenEpisode 5 - Part 2 - Interview w/ Brian ManganBrian Mangan is the United Methodist elder appointed to Will Rogers UMC in Tulsa, OK. He has an interesting story involving the gift of tongues, the charismatic tradition in general, infertility, and adoption. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-10-111h 13PlainSpokenPlainSpokenEpisode 5 - Guest Brian Mangan - Part 1 - UMC Commentary & OpinionIn this episode, we discuss a recent GBCS email addressing the topic of abortion, dynamics in African Methodism, pastors quiet quitting their churches, nonprofit disaster recovery and ministry, and a 'red tagging' incident in the Philippines. Brian Mangan is a United Methodist elder with a background in the charismatic tradition. He offers his unique viewpoint to elucidate the topics at hand.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-10-1158 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenEpisode 3 - Part 2 - Interview w/ Kira Calhoun-WilsonTake a listen to learn about the life of this young female clergy whose life has been powerfully touched by our Lord!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-09-151h 11PlainSpokenPlainSpokenEpisode 2 - Part 2 - Interview w/ James LambertJames and I go a few years back. He's strong in many areas that I am weak. He has a great perspective on the integrity of Wesleyanism. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-09-1454 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenEpisode 2 - Part 1 - 3 Conservative Bishops Depart the UMC, Local Church Disaffiliation Options, & Other News w/ James LambertHow should we interpret the words and actions of the UMC's bishops? Which bishops are leaving? To which other bodies/denominations are churches and people leaving to? What is the reaction from left-leaning persons to those on the right who are trying to lead the way? And let's hear a testimony from someone who grew up in the church and her reasons for leaving...CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:03 - Wesleyan Reflection3:00 - Introduction of James & Asbury UMC Status6:24 - Departing Conservative Bishops14:17 - GMC vs...2022-09-1456 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenEpisode 1 - Part 2 - Interview w/ Rudy Freese (Part 2)This is the second half of the interview with Rudy. My podcast host limits file sizes to 200 Mb, so...here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-09-1450 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenEpisode 1 - Part 2 - Interview w/ Rudy Freese (Part 1)I wanted to get to know Rudy Freese better, as he helped me make my way through all those topics in Part 1. What a guy! Deliverance from demons, healing, and other gifts of the Spirit in this man. I was blessed to have this time with him. You will be, too!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands2022-09-1444 minPlainSpokenPlainSpokenEpisode 1 - Part 1 - UMC CommentaryOur inaugural episode deals with the topics of the ultimatums that the Wesleyan Covenant Association has made since the UMCs large shift away from the Protocol, the Judicial Council ruling on Paragraph 2548.2, where the Oklahoma Annual Conference currently stands with respect to disaffiliating congregations, and the urged exodus of conservative churches by leaders of their caucuses. Guest Rev. Rudy Freese joins in the analysis with me.LINKSWCA Advocates Withholding Apportionments: https://wesleyancovenant.org/2022/08/...WCA Advocates Ending the Moratorium on Pressing Charges for Disciplinary Offenses: https://wesleyancovenant.org/2022/08/...Judicial Council Effectively...2022-09-1356 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 76 - Final Episode - Psalm 119Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-3022 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 75 - Psalms 146-150Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-2910 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 74 - Revelation 21-22, Psalms 144-145Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-2716 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 73 - Revelation 17-20, Psalms 140-143Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-2625 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 72 - Revelation 13-16, Psalms 137-139Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-2519 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 71 - Revelation 9-12, Psalms 135-136Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-2421 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 70 - Revelation 5-8, Psalms 131-134Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-2318 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 69 - Revelation 1-4, Psalms 128-130Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-2220 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 68 - [Catch Up Day!] or 2 Peter 1-3Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-2012 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 67 - Hebrews 10-13, Psalms 125-127Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-1924 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 66 - Hebrews 6-9, Psalms 122-124Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-1817 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 65 - Hebrews 1-5, Psalms 120-121Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-1716 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 64 - Philemon, Jude, Psalms 116-118Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-1614 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 63 - 1 Peter 1-5Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-1519 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 62 - 2 Timothy 1-4, Psalms 113-115Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-1317 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 61 - 2 Corinthians 9-13, Psalms 110-112Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-1222 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 60 - 2 Corinthians 5-8, Psalms 108-109Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-1119 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 59 - 2 Corinthians 1-4, Psalms 106 & 107Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-1022 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 58 - 2 John & 3 JohnReadings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-0907 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 57 - James 1-5, Psalms 104-105Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-0824 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 56 - 1 Corinthians 13-16, Psalms 102-103Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-0625 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 55 - 1 Corinthians 9-12, Psalms 100-101Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-0520 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 54 - 1 Corinthians 5-8, Psalms 97-99Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-0520 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 53 - 1 Corinthians 1-4, Psalms 94-96Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-0321 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 52 - Titus 1-3Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-08-0208 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 51 - 1 Timothy 1-6, Psalms 92-93Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-3121 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 50 - Romans 13-16, Psalms 90-91Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-3020 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 49 - Romans 9-12, Psalms 88-89Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-2926 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 48 - Romans 5-8, Psalms 86-87Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-2822 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 47 - Romans 1-4, Psalms 84-85Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-2722 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 46 - 2 Peter 1-3, Psalms 81-83Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-2619 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 45 - 1 Peter & Psalms 79-80Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-2321 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 44 - 2 Timothy 1-4Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-2217 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 43 - Acts 25-28, Psalms 77-78Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-2132 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 42 - Acts 21-24, Psalms 75-76Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-2025 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 41 - Acts 17-20, Acts 73-74Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-1929 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 40 - Acts 13-16, Psalm 71-72Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-1829 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 39 - Acts 9-12, Psalms 69-70Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-1629 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 38 - Acts 5-8, Psalms 67-68Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-1529 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 37 - Acts 1-4, Psalms 65-66Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-1425 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 36 - 1 Timothy 1-6Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-1319 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 35 - Luke 21-24, Psalms 63-64Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-1231 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 34 - Luke 17-20, Psalms 61-62Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-1128 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 33 - Luke 13-16, Psalms 59-60Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-0926 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 32 - Luke 9-12, Psalms 57-58Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-0838 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 31 - Luke 5-8, Psalm 55-56Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-0736 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 30 - Luke 1-4, Psalms 53-54Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-0633 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 29 - James 1-5Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-0518 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 28 - Galatians 1-6, Psalms 51-52Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID. #samepagesummer2022-07-0428 minSummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreySummer Daily Bible Reading w/ JeffreyEpisode 27 - Mark 13-16Readings selected and intended to participate in the Daily Bible Reading Challenge hosted by Christ Church in Moscow, ID.#samepagesummer2022-07-0231 min