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Hyde Park United MethodistDeeper Into What Divides Us | Beyond the SermonThis week on Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho explore what it means to keep Christ at the center of our political lives. Using Jesus’ famous words—“Render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s”—they unpack how faith can guide us through today’s culture of division, misinformation, and echo chambers. From the craftiness of the Pharisees to the traps of modern media, they draw a line between ancient wisdom and our digital age, reminding us that discernment, balance, and love remain timeless spiritual practices.Find out more...
2025-10-1313 minHyde Park United MethodistChrist at the Center of Chaos | Beyond the SermonThis week on Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho unpack how faith can guide us through a world of deep division. Drawing from Paul’s words to the Corinthians, they explore what it means to seek unity in a polarized time—not by watering down convictions, but by finding the best in one another’s perspectives. From the Methodist idea of the “via media,” or middle way, to the wisdom of Wesley’s three simple rules, they reflect on how love, empathy, and curiosity can help us stay centered when everything else feels split apart.Find out...
2025-10-0611 minHyde Park United MethodistUse What God Has Given You | Beyond the SermonThis week on Beyond the Sermon, Rev. Bernie Leving and Mat Hotho wrap up our series on the church’s vision statement by exploring what it means to live out our God-given gifts. From music and art to cooking, quilting, and even writing notes of encouragement, Bernie shares how ordinary talents become extraordinary when they’re used in service to others. Along the way, he reflects on his own top spiritual gifts—healing, teaching, and faith—and how they’ve shaped his journey from a teenager saying “yes” to God to a lifetime of caring for people. Together, Bernie and Mat consid...
2025-09-2912 min
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast041: Mat HothoWe wrap up Season One of The Adaptive Athlete Podcast by flipping the script. Host Mat Hotho sits down with past guest Sean Eberle, but this time Mat is the one answering the questions. He shares his journey of growing up with right-side hemiplegic cerebral palsy, facing bullying and negative self-talk, and discovering CrossFit as a way to reclaim strength, confidence, and balance in his life.The conversation digs into counseling, mantras, and mindset work—tools that helped Mat handle stress, step into competition, and find healing in community. He reflects on near misses at past Games, a...
2025-09-221h 12
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast033: Debbie O'ConnellIn this episode, Mat Hotho sits down with Debbie O’Connell, a British Army veteran turned adaptive athlete. After a life-changing injury in 2015, Debbie found her way back into sport through sprinting and eventually CrossFit—where she finished second in her division at the 2024 Adaptive CrossFit Games. We talk about her transition from the military to athletics, the challenges of adapting movements with one arm, the nerves and highs of her first Games, and how trust in her coach shapes her performance. Debbie also shares her hopes for the future of adaptive competition and of...
2025-08-1847 minHyde Park United MethodistCaring Across the Years | Beyond the SermonThis week on Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans and Mat Hotho continue our series The Call to Care, reflecting on what it means to walk with people in every stage of life—especially as we age. With stories of prayer, community, and small acts of kindness, Sally shares how care isn’t just something we do, but a way of life that shapes who we are together.Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps
2025-08-1803 min
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast031: Josh RobinsonIn this episode of the Adaptive Athlete Podcast, Mat Hotho sits down with Josh Robinson. Josh competes in the neuro minor category and lives with multiple sclerosis. Diagnosed at 23, Josh shares how his initial experience—marked by a dark prognosis and heavy depression—transformed into a disciplined, purpose-driven life rooted in faith, movement, and community. We talk about his competitive CrossFit journey, his coaching relationship, and the hard-earned lessons he's picked up along the way. Follow Josh on Instagram: @justadudewithmsSend us a textFollow the podcast on Inst...
2025-08-0442 minHyde Park United MethodistOur Faith Isn’t a Forcefield | Beyond the SermonThis week on Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho talk about Saint Patrick’s Breastplate Prayer and what it really means to ask God for protection. Instead of treating prayer like a divine forcefield, they explore how it can strengthen us from within to face life’s challenges with courage and faith. From ancient monastic rhythms to personal spiritual tools (bracelets included), this conversation is about finding God’s presence in the practice, not the outcome. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps
2025-07-2816 min
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast030: Dan LongIn this episode, Mat Hotho sits down with Dan Long, an adaptive CrossFit athlete living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Dan shares his journey from a rugby player and a member of the British Army Royal Engineers to navigating life with chronic pain following an injury. He explains what it’s like to live with an “invisible” disability, the daily realities of CRPS, and the tough choices he faces—including considering amputation to improve quality of life. Dan and Mat discuss the adaptations required in his training, the vital role of coaching, and the ongoing me...
2025-07-2842 minHyde Park United MethodistWe Took a Trip Without a Map | Beyond the Sermon This week on Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans and Mat Hotho share stories of uncertainty, reflection, and the surprising ways God shows up along the way. Inspired by the prayer of Thomas Merton, they talk about letting go of control and learning to trust—even when we don’t know where the path leads. Whether you’re standing at a crossroads or just looking for space to breathe, this episode invites you to find meaning in the journey, not just the destination.Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps
2025-07-2114 min
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast029: Sarah PerryIn this episode of the Adaptive Athlete Podcast, Mat Hotho sits down with Sarah Perry, a competitive CrossFit athlete and coach living with significant vision loss from childhood brain cancer. Sarah shares what it’s like to navigate daily life and elite competition with 75% vision loss, describing both her adaptations in and out of the gym. She talks candidly about being “in-between” in sports classification, her journey from rowing to CrossFit, and how becoming a coach has deepened her understanding of inclusive fitness. Sarah also discusses her role as a programmer for vision athletes...
2025-07-2145 minHyde Park United MethodistThe Prayer That’s Teaching Us Surrender | Beyond the SermonThis week on Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Justin LaRosa and Mat Hotho reflect on the Serenity Prayer—not as a worn-out phrase, but as a real tool for navigating life’s hardest moments. Through honest conversation and personal stories, they explore what it means to face what we can’t control, take action where we can, and wrestle with the wisdom to know the difference.Whether you're sitting in grief, stuck in uncertainty, or just feeling the weight of being human, this episode invites you into a deeper trust in a God who’s present—even when answers ar...
2025-07-1411 minHyde Park United MethodistThe Prayer That Calls Us Back | Beyond the SermonThis week on Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho kick off our new series on history’s most powerful prayers by diving into the Wesley Covenant Prayer—a bold act of surrender that still hits hard today. They reflect on how this prayer challenges our culture of self-fulfillment and invites us to offer every part of our lives to God. Join us as we explore what it means to live with purpose, trust, and a heart that says, “Take me.”https://www.jesuitseastois.org/news-feed/an-expanded-version-of-st-ignatius-loyolas-suscipe-prayerFind out more at HydeP...
2025-07-0714 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: Forever and Ever, AmenThis week, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho wrap up our series on the Lord’s Prayer by asking a surprising question: why do we say a final line that doesn’t actually appear in scripture? They explore how tradition, worship, and scripture have long been in conversation—shaping how we pray and how we see God. From ancient manuscripts to personal reflections, this episode uncovers the deeper meaning behind “forever and ever, Amen.” Join us as we reflect on what it means to see our everyday lives through the lens of eternity.Find out more at HydeParkUM...
2025-06-3011 min
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast025: Anthony MonacoIn this episode of the Adaptive Athlete Podcast, Mat Hotho talks with Anthony “Curly” Monaco, a competitive adaptive CrossFit athlete living with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare genetic disorder that affects coordination, balance, and muscle control. Anthony shares how his diagnosis shaped his early life, his entry into CrossFit after a moment of friendly arm-wrestling competition, and how adaptive fitness has helped him regain physical agency. He recounts his journey through the Open and Semifinals, including the moment his wheelchair broke mid-workout, and how gear adaptations like a chest strap have helped him improve performance. Fol...
2025-06-2439 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: The Four Prayers We PrayIn this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Mat Hotho and Pastor Magrey deVega reflect on Sunday’s message and get personal about their own prayer lives. What does it look like to pray when you’re not sure what to say — or when you’re not even sure you want to pray? Whether you’re a long-time believer or just exploring faith, this conversation invites you to think differently about what it means to connect with God.Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps
2025-06-2314 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: Teach Us To PrayThis week, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho kick off a new worship series exploring the Lord’s Prayer—one of the most familiar, yet deeply profound, prayers in scripture. They reflect on how this short prayer invites us to see God more intimately, reorient our perspective, and live with a renewed sense of purpose. From rethinking father language to noticing God in everyday moments, this episode dives into why the Lord’s Prayer still matters. Join us as we uncover the depth and direction it offers for our daily lives.Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSt...
2025-06-1612 min
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast024: Bayleigh HooperIn this episode, Mat Hotho sits down with adaptive athlete Bayleigh Hooper, whose journey spans dance, gymnastics, collegiate rowing, and elite adaptive CrossFit. Bayleigh shares how she went from growing up with bilateral clubfoot to competing at the 2021 Paralympic Games, podiuming the 2023 Adaptive CrossFit Games, and now crushing 200# squat cleans in training. They talk about the challenges of adapting workouts, the critical role of her coach, and how mindset shapes performance. Bayleigh’s story is a powerful reminder that with the right support and perspective, growth is always possible.Follow Bayleigh on Instagram: ...
2025-06-1638 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: When the Wind Changes EverythingThis week, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans and Mat Hotho reflect on the meaning of Pentecost—a celebration of the Holy Spirit’s power to comfort, challenge, and send us into the world with boldness and love. From vibrant symbols of global unity to a moving poem about radical belonging, this conversation invites us to see Pentecost not just as a moment in history, but as a call to live connected, compassionate lives today. Join us as we explore what it means to be kin to one another and listen together for the language of God.Subs...
2025-06-0914 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: When the Wind Changes EverythingThis week, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans and Mat Hotho reflect on the meaning of Pentecost—a celebration of the Holy Spirit’s power to comfort, challenge, and send us into the world with boldness and love. From vibrant symbols of global unity to a moving poem about radical belonging, this conversation invites us to see Pentecost not just as a moment in history, but as a call to live connected, compassionate lives today. Join us as we explore what it means to be kin to one another and listen together for the language of God.Subscribe to t...
2025-06-0919 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: Trusting God in Life's TransitionIn this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho kick off our new series Hearts of Fire by exploring how spiritual practices help us stay balanced in seasons of change. From the disciples watching Jesus ascend, to becoming an empty-nester, to parenting in the thick of it—this conversation is all about what keeps us grounded when life feels uncertain. Magrey shares ancient wisdom from Ascension Day and a Pope named Leo, while Mat reflects on building routine and resilience. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your practice, this episode reminds us t...
2025-06-0214 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: Reframing Our NostalgiaIn this final episode of our series on emotions, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho explore the complex emotion of nostalgia—how it helps us remember, reflect, and grow. They unpack the biblical tension between “remembering” and “listening,” and how both God and humans are called to do both. From seminary basketball games to parenting wisdom passed down unknowingly, this conversation invites us to honor the past without getting stuck in it. Whether you’re someone who misses “the good old days” or someone learning to appreciate how far you’ve come, this episode is a gentle and grounded close to a series...
2025-05-2611 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: When Jesus WeptThis week, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho open up about their personal experiences growing up with emotions like fear, sadness, and anxiety. From emotional suppression to learning how to feel and express emotions in a healthy way, this episode dives deep into why our feelings matter — and how they can actually help us connect, grow, and heal. Plus: a powerful story about proud tears on a soccer field, a Ted Lasso moment, and real-life tools for staying grounded when anxiety hits.FInd out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps
2025-05-0511 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: Choosing JoyIn this joyful episode of Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho celebrate Holy Humor Sunday, a tradition rooted in the idea that Easter is God's ultimate "gotcha" moment against evil. They kick off a new series on emotions by diving into joy — and sharing some hilarious faith-based memes along the way. From Spongebob and St. Paul to a Smokey Bear Bible story and a nod to the eternal "Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?" debate, this episode reminds us that laughter belongs in faith, too. Join us as we find the sacred in the silly and em...
2025-04-2811 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: The Work of HealingIn this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Justin LaRosa and Mat Hotho explore the Christus Victor atonement theory and its powerful message of liberation from sin, systems of evil, and spiritual forces. They discuss how this view of the cross offers a broader understanding of salvation and what it means to live out the hope of resurrection in everyday life. Join us as we unpack this compelling perspective and consider its impact on how we see Jesus' victory today.Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps
2025-04-1412 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: The Work of JusticeIn this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho dive into the ransom theory of atonement, a dramatic and often misunderstood view of Jesus’ death. They explore how it takes evil seriously—both as a cosmic force and a daily reality. The conversation also looks at Jesus’ ministry in Luke 4 and how his message disrupts comfort and expands the circle of inclusion. Join us for a meaningful and eye-opening discussion about justice, grace, and what it really means to follow Jesus.Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps
2025-04-0710 min
Studio Wesley AnnexHoly Spirits: Episode 3Welcome to Holy Spirits, a Studio Wesley Annex series. In this episode, Vendela Busbee, Studio Wesley intern, sits down with her friend Mat Hotho to discuss Matthew 18:21-22.
In accordance with UMC Social Principles, all individuals consuming alcohol during recording are of US legal age and drinking responsibly. We remind our audience to avoid excessive alcohol use and follow John Wesley’s first general rule to do not harm.
Holy Spirits is a podcast series presented by Studio Wesley’s first class of interns (aka C1) and is produced by the team at Wesley’s Reviva...
2025-04-0144 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: The Work of LoveIn this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho discuss race, identity, and the personal work of anti-racism, exploring how the cross calls us to empathy, curiosity, and humility. Magrey shares reflections on his own experiences, the impact of current events, and lessons learned from his daughters. Join the conversation and discover how this journey is both deeply personal and universally important.Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps
2025-03-3113 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: Bridging the DivideIn this powerful episode of Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho explore the deeply personal nature of faith, race, and reconciliation. Magrey reflects on his recent sermon, one of his most personal to date, sharing his own experiences with race and identity. They discuss how the cross calls us to both personal and collective transformation and how issues of race and justice are not just intellectual conversations but deeply human experiences.From the significance of imago Dei in diversity, equity, and inclusion to the role of empathy in a divided world, this conversation challenges...
2025-03-2412 minHyde Park United MethodistBeyond the Sermon: Ending the Cycle of ViolenceHow does nonviolence shape our faith? This week on Beyond the Sermon, Mat Hotho and Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans discuss how her experiences—from mission work to peaceful protests—shaped her understanding of Jesus and justice, and what it means to live out a nonviolent faith today.Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps
2025-03-1012 minHyde Park United MethodistThe Good Book: Part 5 // Mat Hotho // March 2, 2025How can reading the Bible transform your life and deepen your relationship with God? Scripture has the power to illuminate our hearts and guide us in loving God and others. But to experience its full impact, we must make it a regular part of our lives—and even better, read it in community. Discover how reading Scripture together can bring its truth to life in profound ways. Reflection questions:1. Which parts of the Bible tend to bring you fear or frustration, and how might a sense of curiosity transform your approach to those passages?2. When you...
2025-03-0319 min
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast002: Elina VillemureIn this episode of The Adaptive Athlete, host Mat Hotho sits down with adaptive athlete and CrossFit Level 1 coach, Elina Villemure, who was born missing both legs—one above the knee and one below the knee. Elina shares how she discovered CrossFit almost by accident in high school. Initially trying to “mimic” standard movements, she soon realized the importance of adapting movements to her body’s abilities rather than scaling them down.Elina dives into her passion for helping others through her Adaptive Athlete Experience seminar, a 90-minute hands-on workshop that shows coaches and gyms how to integrat...
2025-02-2027 minHyde Park United MethodistLife's Highs & Lows, Part 4 // Mat Hotho // April 28, 2024The heavens declare the glory of God, says the Psalmist. Often throughout the Bible, the skies symbolized the promise and hope of God. The skies contained a rainbow that signified an end to the flood. The pillar of fire and cloud in the sky led the Israelites through the exodus. And in 1 Kings, Elijah instructed his servant to look into the skies for a sign of the end of the drought. That cloud, the size of a human hand, was enough to remind people that God’s promise and provision were imminent.HydeParkUMC.org/NextStepsRe...
2024-04-2917 minHyde Park United MethodistYou Are Not Alone, Part 5 // The Rev. Magrey deVega // February 4, 2024Perhaps the greatest cause of our loneliness and disconnectedness is the tense political and social climate. What if there was a way to bridge differences and have civil conversations about tough issues? What would that look like and could we model that new way of being?HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps15 Practical Guidelines from Romans 12:9–211.Our love for each other will be genuine. 2.We will hate what is evil. 3.We will make goodness our bond. 4.The only competition between us will be to see who can show the other greater honor. 5.Together, we wil...
2024-02-0514 min
The Bible Project 2020Episode 57 // Revelation // Dr. Joseph Trafton On this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Nikki Taylor interview Nikki’s former teacher, Joseph Trafton.Dr. Trafton has retired from teaching at Western Kentucky University. He has UMC roots, but now lives and attends church in Nashville, TN. He has many scholarly writings, including a commentary on the book of Revelation. In the episode, they talk about Revelation in light of the prophets from the Hebrew Bible. As well as what may have prompted John to write Revelation. They lay out some approaches for a modern reader that I found very helpful.#Hyde...
2020-12-2825 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 56 // 1, 2, & 3 John // Dr. Karoline LewisOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and the Rev. Dr. Sally Campbell-Evans sit down with the Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis to cover 1, 2, 3 John. The Rev. Dr. Karoline Lewis teaches at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, and has written numerous books. She studied at Emory University and Luther Seminary for her graduate degrees. Dr. Lewis leads conferences, workshops, and retreats internationally on the Gospel of John, the New Testament, interpreting the Bible, preaching, leadership, and women in ministry. This week the podcast covers the ideas that make the community writing and reading John distinct. The...
2020-12-2126 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 55 // 1 & 2 Peter and Jude // Dr. Jennifer Grace BirdOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Steve Crawford interview Dr. Jennifer Grace Bird for our episode on 1st & 2nd Peter and Jude. Dr. Bird spent much of her time on the East Coast but is now working in the Portland, OR area. She has a Master’s in Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in New Testament and Early Christianity from Vanderbilt University. Much of her research is on marriage, gender, and sexuality. She has written Abuse Power and Fearful Obedience and Permission Granted: Take the Bible into Your Own Hands, which like this proj...
2020-12-1417 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 54 // Hebrews & James // Rev. Dr. A.K.M. AdamFrom Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, FL, this is the Bible Project 2020, a journey to reading the Bible without fear or frustration. On this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Magrey DeVega interview for our episode on Hebrews and James. They interview The Rev. Dr. A.K.M. Adam who is a Tutor in New Testament and Greek at the St. Stephen’s House in the University of Oxford in England. He has published numerous books on biblical interpretation and has a particular affinity for Hebrews and James, for which he has written comme...
2020-12-0728 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 53 // 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus // Dr. Luke Timothy JohnsonOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Celia Ferman interview the scholar Luke Timothy Johnson. Dr. Johnson is Professor Emeritus of New Testament scholar at Emory University. This discussion covers pastoral epistles which are a group of three in the New Testament: the First Epistle to Timothy (1 Timothy) the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy), and the Epistle to Titus. They are presented as letters from Paul the Apostle to Timothy and to Titus. Dr. Johnson lays out how he has learned to understand the authority of the letters and how they are important to the life of t...
2020-11-3024 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 52 // Colossians, Philippians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians // Rev. Dr. Chris Holmes On this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Monica Largess virtually met up with the Colorado native the Rev. Dr. Chris Holmes. Chris has a Ph.D. from Candler School of Theology. Now, he is the Scholar in Residence at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Also, he partners with Brennen Breed (you may remember from Episode 32 on Daniel) in the project called “Office Hours” which is a pop-up virtual Bible study with experts in the field. They have a Facebook page or you could find them at firstpresatl.org/office-hours. This discussion covers four books in the New Test...
2020-11-2325 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 50 // 1 & 2 Corinthians // Dr. Jill MarshallOn this week’s episode, Steve Crawford and Mat Hotho sit down with Dr. Jill Marshall to discuss Paul’s letters found in 1 & 2 Corinthians.Jill has a PhD in New Testament Studies from Emory University and works for the American Academy of Religion. She not only teaches and writes, but also excavates having participated in archaeological digs in a number of ancient sites.The conversation gives context to the church in Corinth and Paul’s relationship with them. They discuss the nature of Paul’s authority and how the Corinthians would have approached unlawfulness in their ch...
2020-11-0923 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 49 // Romans // Dr. Bo AdamsOn this week’s episode, Chris Hockman and Mat Hotho sit down with Dr. Bo Adams to discuss the letter to the Romans.Bo is Director of Pitts Theology Library and Margaret A. Pitts Assistant Professor in the Practice of Theological Bibliography at Emory University. Bo joined us early in our journey through the Bible, all the way back in Episode 5 when we discussed the end of Exodus. Bo has a PhD in New Testament from Emory, a Masters in Library Science from the University of Alabama, and is a software developer. Our conversation moves us...
2020-11-0227 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 48 // Paul: His Life and Theology // Dr. Erin HeimOn this week’s episode, Monica Largess and Mat Hotho have a conversation with Dr. Erin Heim about Paul the Apostle.Erin Heim earned a PhD from the University of Otago in New Zealand, a Masters in New Testament from Denver Seminary, and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Minnesota. She has written many essays on Pauline theology, Theological Interpretation of Scripture, and metaphor in the Bible. Erin is also a cohost of the popular biblical studies and theology podcast: OnScript. She is also a tutor in Biblical Studies at Oxford University.Our co...
2020-10-2629 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 46 // John 13–21 // Dr. Susan E. HylenOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho and Monica Largess sit down with Dr. Susan Hylen to discuss John 13–21. Susan is the author of two books on the history of women in the New Testament and in the early church. She is Associate Professor of New Testament at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.Our conversation takes us through the complex literary treasures found in John. We talk about the importance of ambiguous characters and symbolism in John. Susan explains the relationship of Jesus to other Jewish thinkers of his time. Also...
2020-10-1828 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 45 // John 1–12 // Rev. Dr. Amanda Brobst-RenaudOn this week’s episode, Mat Hotho sits down with Rev. Dr. Amanda Brobst-Renaud to discuss John 1–12Mandy is ordained in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She is Assistant Professor of Theology at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN. Her area of research is the parables of Luke and ancient rhetoric. She also preaches regularly in local Lutheran churches.Mandy brings us into the Gospel of John with an exploration of John 1, a close reading of John 3–4, and a timely reflection on the oft-repeated phrase in John of “come and see.” #HydeParkUMC Learn mo...
2020-10-1228 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 44 // Luke 17–24 // Rev. Dr. Jennifer WyantOn this week’s episode, Chris Hockman and Mat Hotho sit down with Rev. Dr. Jennifer Wyant to discuss Luke 17–24.Jennifer is the associate pastor of Birmingham United Methodist Church in Milton, GA. Jennifer received a Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology and a PhD in New Testament from Emory University. She is married to her husband, Guy, and they have two sons.Our conversation covers a gamut of topics in Luke—the parables distinct to Luke, the kingdom of God, Luke’s impression of wealth and possessions, the encounter with Jesus at Emmaeus...
2020-10-0522 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 43 // Luke 1–16 // Rev. Elizabeth ArnoldOn this week’s episode, Celia Ferman and Mat Hotho sit down with Rev. Elizabeth Arnold to discuss Luke 1–16.Elizabeth is ordained in the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. She received a Masters of Divinity from Garden-Webb University's School of Divinity in North Carolina and is currently a PhD candidate in New Testament at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Her research focuses on the theme of wilderness in Luke-Acts as well as humor in the Bible.Elizabeth has already published an article and book reviews, as well as serving as a Doctoral Fellow in the Candler Foundry, an i...
2020-09-2823 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 42 // Mark 12:35–16 // Dr. Sara Fletcher-HardingOn this week’s episode, Jill Krantz and Mat Hotho sit down with Dr. Sara Fletcher-Harding to discuss Mark 12:35–16.Sara is the Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of Religion at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. Sara earned her Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Marquette University with concentration in New Testament. She has published in the field of religion and science, co-editing “Religion and Science: Critical Concepts in Religious Studies” - a collection of essays and articles on issues of science, religion, and biblical interpretation.We walk through the final three days of Jesus...
2020-09-2124 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 41 // Mark 1–12:34 // Rev. Dr. Tom BoomershineOn this week’s episode, Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho sit down with The Rev. Dr. Tom Boomershine to discuss Mark 1–12:3Tom served as a professor of New Testament at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, for over twenty years, and was Magrey’s mentor in seminary. He has been a leader in the area of biblical storytelling as a way of both communicating and interpreting the scriptures. He is the founder of the Network of Biblical Storytellers as well as GoTell Communications, which provides resources for discovering and telling biblical stories by heart. You can learn more a...
2020-09-1427 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 38 // Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi // Rev. Emily Hotho and Carey StevensThis week, Mat Hotho joins Emily Hotho and Carey Stevens to discuss the books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, as well as offer some reflections on our journey through the Old Testament as it draws to a close. Emily Hotho is the pastor of Skycrest United Methodist Church in Clearwater, FL. And Carey Stevens is a recent Candler School of Theology graduate and the Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries at Skycrest. #HydeParkUMC Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required.
2020-08-2421 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 33 // Jeremiah from a Jewish Perspective // Rabbi Richard BirnholzToday's episode features a conversation with Rabbi Richard Birnholz, Rabbi Emeritus at Congregation Schaarai Zedek in Tampa, FL. Rabbi Birnholz joined us back in February on Episode 7 for a discussion of Numbers and Deuteronomy.On this episode, Rabbi Birnholz, Celia Ferman, and Mat Hotho discuss the book of Jeremiah and how the lessons of Jeremiah inform ancient and modern Jewish communities. Rabbi Birnholz suggests that Jeremiah’s political shrewdness preserved the Jewish people and provided a model for modern day Jewish communities living in the Diaspora. Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our...
2020-07-2025 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 32 // Jeremiah // Dr. Michael ChanToday's episode features the Dr. Michael Chan. Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Michael’s research interests are broad and extensive—iconography, Biblical Hebrew, apocryphal literature, and the prophets. Michael co-authored the book “Exploring the Bible” and hosts the podcast “Gospel Beautiful.”Michael and Mat Hotho discuss the book of Jeremiah—it’s historical context, themes, and resonances with justice issues today. Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required. #HydeParkUMC
2020-07-1322 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 31 // Isaiah Part 2 // Rev. Dr. Dan JohnsonToday's episode features the Rev. Dr. Dan Johnson. Dan is a retired pastor in the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church having served in ministry for over 40 years. Dan received his PhD in Bible Studies from Princeton University. Dan is married to his wife of almost 48 years, Jan and they have two children and three grandchildren.Dan joins Chris Hockman and Mat Hotho for a discussion of the book of Isaiah with particular attention paid to themes of hope and judgement, as well as the church’s role in being a prophetic voice in the world.
2020-07-0619 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 29 // Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs // Rev. Dr. Brent StrawnIn today's episode, Nicki Taylor and Mat Hotho interview the Rev. Dr. Brent Strawn, professor of Old Testament and Law at Duke Divinity School in Durham, North Carolina. Brent wrote the commentary on Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs for the Common English Bible study Bible, and shares valuable insights on how these unique texts can give us a unique perspective on life, meaning and relationships.Learn more about The Bible Project 2020.Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required.#HydeParkUMC
2020-06-2223 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 27 // Proverbs // Dr. Anne StewartToday’s podcast is a conversation with Dr. Anne Stewart, Vice President for External Relations at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey. Anne has a PhD in Hebrew Bible from Emory University. Her dissertation and her personal passion is the book of ProverbsJill Krantz, Mat Hotho, and Anne discuss two particular Proverbs (26:11 and 26:4–5) and how the ancient proverbs are relevant today.Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required. #HydeParkUMC
2020-06-0816 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 24 // Psalms 73–104 // Mat HothoToday’s podcast is a conversation with Mat Hotho and Chris Hockman about the theology of Books 3, 4, and 5 of Psalms. They also take a closer look at Psalms 73, 84, 90, 91, and 104. Enjoy!Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required. #HydeParkUMC
2020-05-1820 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 9 // Deuteronomy 21 - Joshua 17 // Dr. Ryan BonfiglioThis week, we are joined by Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio, Assistant Professor of Old Testament at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Ryan, Nicki Taylor, and Mat Hotho discuss the conclusion of Deuteronomy and the Pentateuch. Moses dies without entering the land and we reflect on what this tragic ending would have meant for the Israelites reading this text. Joshua brings the people into the land and with that conquest comes the issue of violence associated with the command to “utterly destroy” the cities in the promised land. We touch on those two topics and mo...
2020-02-1727 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 6 // Leviticus // Rabbi Joshua LobelThis week, we are joined by Rabbi Joshua Lobel of Temple B'nai Israel in Clearwater, FL for a discussion of Leviticus. Mat Hotho and Rabbi Lobel discuss how modern Jewish communities re-interpret the rituals and laws of Leviticus for their modern contexts. Learn more about The Bible Project 2020. Join our Facebook discussion group. *Facebook account required. #HydeParkUMC
2020-01-2727 minThe Bible Project 2020Episode 1 // Genesis 1–14 // The Rev. Jim HarnishFor this inaugural episode of the podcast, Steve Crawford and Mat Hotho sit down with the Rev. Jim Harnish for a discussion about Genesis 1–14. We focus on the creation story, God's role in creation, the Noah story and the conflict within God in that story, and the Tower of Babel, when humans try to become like God.If you haven't joined a small group yet or downloaded the daily devotional, go to BibleProject2020.com. #HydeParkUMC
2019-12-3022 minThe Bible Project 2020Interpreting the BibleIn this episode, Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho discuss the goal of biblical interpretation—how we take an ancient text and make it understandable without just making it fit our modern assumptions. We'll discuss methods and give some examples from the Old and New Testaments.If you haven't joined a small group yet, go to BibleProject2020.com or search "Bible Project 2020" on Facebook to join our online discussion group!
2019-12-2320 minThe Bible Project 2020The Vision for The Bible Project 2020Mat Hotho and Magrey deVega discuss the vision and goal behind The Bible Project 2020. You can join along in the journey at BibleProject2020.com.
2019-12-1619 minHyde Park United MethodistThe Crossroads of Blindness and Truth (Hotho)Mat Hotho, Dir. of Adult Discipleship
2015-03-3131 min
The Living Room: Buckhead Church College MinistryReviving My Soul (Psalm 23)Are you stressed out? Weary? Exhausted? This week, Mat Hotho teaches on Psalm 23 and God's desire to refresh our souls.
2014-04-0224 min
The Living Room: Buckhead Church College MinistryThe Land Between #6 "The Golden Calf"Mat Hotho explains the story of the Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-6) and asks the question, "What you trade the glory of God for?"
2013-07-0830 min