Shows
Pod Strangely Warmed"Gen Z in Revival and Retreat" with Loni Fancher & Rev. Chelsea PeddecordIn the second episode of our series inspired by Carey Nieuwhof's 5 Disruptive Church Trends That Will Rule 2025, we dive into the dynamic and often paradoxical relationship Gen Z has with faith and the church. Are they in revival or retreat? And how can the United Methodist Church respond? Host Rev. Daniel Hawkins sits down with Rev. Chelsea Peddecord and Loni Fancher to explore how Gen Z is reshaping spirituality, embracing holistic faith and pushing for authentic, justice-driven discipleship. They discuss the challenges churches face in engaging this passionate generation and how embracing change—rather than resisting it—can...
2025-03-2542 min
Pod Strangely Warmed"Big Bag of Questions: Doubt and Deconstruction" with Rev. Dave Brower and Loni FancherIn this season of the podcast we are talking about some of the big questions believers and non-believers often ask. This is our BBQ Big Bag of Questions. Three of Rev. Dave Brower's favorite things are Jesus, BBQ and skepticism. One of the most important things we can do as believers is wrestle with the questions of faith everybody is thinking about, because that's how we grow. As we wrap up this series Loni Fancher from FUMC Arlington joins us to talk about Doubt, Deconstruction and rebuilding our faith after. Links to the books talked about in...
2023-11-2137 min
Pod Strangely Warmed"Authentic Youth Ministry" w/ Rev. Chelsea Peddecord and Loni FancherPOD Strangely Warmed continues its focus on the up and coming generation of Christian leaders by peeling back the curtain on successful youth ministry in 2023 and beyond. Rev. Daniel Hawkins welcomes Loni Fancher, Director of Youth Formation at First United Methodist Church Arlington and Rev. Chelsea Peddecord, the Associate Pastor to Youth and Families at Highland Park UMC in Dallas. While there aren't too many youth ministry situations they haven't experienced, both Chelsea and Loni embrace their callings and seek to share all the new and wonderful possibilities that come with ministering to and with our youth.
2023-08-2248 min
Pod Strangely Warmed"Youth 23" w/ Loni Fancher and Kylie CampbellAs we start the school year Rev. Daniel Hawkins takes a look back with Director of Youth Formation, Loni Fancher, from FUMC Arlington and Director of Youth Ministry, Kylie Campbell, from FUMC Burleson about their summer as CHAOS coordinators. We hear about how they recruit volunteers at their churches and all about their recent adventure to "Youth 23" at Daytona Beach.
2023-08-1532 minThe LeaveningHeard V DeppThe gang looks for God in the Amber Heard Johnny Depp trial. We invite you to listen and find out if we were successful.
2022-05-2632 minThe LeaveningChurch in the 3rd MillenniumWhat tools do church leaders have at their disposal to spread the Good News, and what should church look, sound, and feel like?
2022-05-0531 minThe LeaveningGen XWe talk about Gen X this week - is this the time for the slacker generation to shine?
2022-04-2847 minThe LeaveningWokenessWe're looking at wokeness today; what it is, the arguments surrounding it, how it influences culture, and what it tells us about ourselves and God.
2022-04-2130 minThe LeaveningLet's talk about Spiderman No Way HomeThis week we look for - and talk about - God, faith, and relevance in the newest Spiderman movie.
2022-03-3124 minThe LeaveningPowerWhat is power? Why do some crave it while others fear it? Join us as we look at power and explore what power tells us about God all while looking at pop culture
2022-03-2428 minThe LeaveningRedemptionIn this very special episode, we look at redemption - what it is and why we love redemption stories so much.
2022-03-1727 minThe LeaveningEvilWe're looking at evil this week - How we recognize it and how we tend to compartmentalize it. We hope you enjoy!
2022-03-0321 min
The LeaveningCorruptionWe're looking at corruption this week and if you have any questions or comments, please reach out to us.
2022-02-2429 min
The LeaveningSetting the Ground RulesWelcome to our very first episode! This episode sets the boundaries for what kind of sandbox we will be playing in.
2022-02-2328 min
Women in Youth MinistryLoni Fancher: Women Teach Adam & EveWhen Heather thought about this series, the FIRST person she thought of was Loni. Loni is a natural story-teller, thinking of stories in new and creative ways. Loni talks Adam & Eve and what it means for us today.ABOUT LONI: Loni Fancher is the Director of Youth at First UMC Arlington, Texas and will never stop being weirded out that God’s led her back to serve in her hometown. She spent most of her time at seminary studying faith and contemporary culture because she wants to help people see God at work in the world. Now, Lo...
2020-09-1637 min