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The Red SteepleChurch Essentials: Fellowship - Pastor Jeremy SquiresWe are exploring the essentials of church from Acts 2:42. Today's episode focuses on Fellowship as we have a conversation with the newly appointed pastor at Nolensville First UMC, Pastor Jeremy Squires. In his faith and call story, you will hear how important fellowship was to introducing Pastor Jeremy to the love of Christ.Welcome, Pastor Jeremy! To find more on Pastor Jeremy's sermons, go here. Editing: Amanda JonesHost: Mary Beth Hagan
2022-06-2727 minThe Red SteepleWhy I Belong to Church: Regina HarveyWe are back and exploring what it means to be "church." In today's episode, Mary Beth Hagan talks with her friend Regina Harvey to explore what church means to her. As you listen, think about what church has meant to you...and discuss it with someone else.Check out Regina's work at Dominion Financial Management. Email us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.comLike us on your podcast app with five starsFollow us on Instagram @redsteeplepod1894
2022-06-1331 minThe Red SteepleUnderstanding Methodism: Changing PastorsIn this episode we discuss the process in the United Methodist church called itineracy, or the appointment process. Elders (pastors) in the United Methodist Church are appointed to serve and from time to time those appointments are changed. Meaning pastors move from church to church. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss what this means, the hope in the process, and how they feel in the process.This is also Pastor Jimmy's last podcast as pastor of Nolensville First United Methodist Church as he is being reappointed to another United Methodist church.
2022-01-2425 minThe Red SteepleAdvent 2021 - Spiritual Practices for the New YearPastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan share ten suggested practices for the new year. Try one or more to deepen your faith --- remember, they are called "practices" for a reason. Turn to God and let Him love you.Scripture: One Year Bible and free Bible appWhen someone comes to mind act: Praying for Strangers by River JordanSabbath: Mark 2:23-28Surrender: Get Your Life Back - Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad by John Eldredge and One Minute Pause appAudo Scripture: Bible in a Year podcast with Father Mike...
2021-12-3139 minThe Red SteepleAdvent 2021 - Week 4: Jesus is the Light of the WorldIn the final episode of this Advent series on Adam Hamilton's book Incarnation, Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss how Jesus came into being on earth to be the Light of our world. They discuss what it means to be the light.John 1:1-14Thank you to Brady C for reading the scripture for the episode.Send feedback to redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2021-12-2031 minThe Red SteepleAdvent 2021 - Week 3: Emmanuel God with UsIn this third week of Advent, Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan continue the discussion of Adam Hamilton's book Incarnation and what it means that God is with us even in seasons of fear, uncertainty, and darkness. Matthew 1:22-25 - "they shall name him Emmanuel"Isaiah 7:1-16 - Prophecy of ImmanuelHebrews 1:1-4; 4:14-16 - Jesus is the exact imprint of God's very beingMatthew 25:31-46 - When you serve the least of those around you, you are serving God.For show ideas, email us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2021-12-1330 minThe Red SteepleAdvent 2021 - Week 2: Savior and Our Need for SavingMary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks continue their discussion on Adam Hamilton's book Incarnation with Week 2 of Advent. Jesus came to earth as Savior. We explore what it means to need saving and why we all need a savior.Matthew 1:18-21Luke 2:8-14Genesis 3:1-13Romans 7:18-25If you have ideas for future show topics, email us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2021-12-0635 minThe Red SteepleAdvent 2021 - Week 1: Incarnation - Presidents and KingsMary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks discuss Adam Hamilton's book Incarnation for the first week of Advent. The expectation of a king is based in the promise to King David in 2 Samuel 7:1-16. The angel Gabriel visits Mary and tells her that she will bear a son who will sit on David's throne in Luke 1:26-38.Other verses that show the hope of Israel in a savior: Isaiah 9:2-7Jeremiah 23:1-8Ezekiel 34:23-31Join us next week as we continue to study what it means that Jesus was born to walk among us...
2021-11-2934 minThe Red SteepleLent Week 6 - The Walk: A Conversation with Adam HamiltonIn the final episode of the Lent study, Mary Beth Hagan discusses the final chapter of The Walk with the author himself, Adam Hamilton. Adam Hamilton leads the largest United Methodist congregation in the U.S., Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. They discuss how the last seven statements spoken by Jesus from the cross exemplify the five practices of worship and prayer, study of Scripture, service to others, giving, and sharing faith. More importantly, they discuss how through the examples of Jesus, we can live a life more wholeheartedly and connected with God and each oth...
2021-03-3151 minThe Red SteepleLent Week 5 - The Walk: Spiritual Practice of SharingIn this episode Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks explore the fifth chapter of the book, The Walk by Adam Hamilton. They discuss how sharing our faith with others is a practice that helps us better understand our faith and each other.Ginger Milne contributes with a personal story about the impact of sharing her faith with a co-worker. We encourage you to be open and present with others and look for authentic ways to share your faith. Communicate with us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com.
2021-03-2446 minThe Red SteepleLent Week 4 - The Walk: The Spiritual Practice of GivingIn this episode Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks explore the fourth chapter of the book, The Walk by Adam Hamilton. They discuss how practicing giving and generosity can increase our faith and move us to live more wholly as Jesus taught. Malachi 3:8-10, not Micah!Poor widow - Mark 12:41-44Nicodemus - John 3Elmer and Anna Hill share at the end of the episode how giving in their community has impacted their faith life.We encourage you to practice generosity to see how it will make you f...
2021-03-1741 minThe Red SteepleLent Week 3 - The Walk: Spiritual Practice of ServiceIn this episode Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks explore the third chapter of the book, The Walk by Adam Hamilton. They discuss how acts of kindness can serve others both communally and individually so that we live more like Jesus taught. Jennifer Powell ends the episode by sharing examples from the Love Like Lily Challenge that happens every February.Consider ways to be present each day so you can offer kindness to people who you encounter. Communicate with us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com.
2021-03-1038 minThe Red SteepleLent Week 2 - The Walk: Spiritual Practice of StudyThe Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church. This week Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss the second chapter of Adam Hamilton's book The Walk about the spiritual discipline of study. Study can be in the world around us, in the people around us, and in Scripture. We discuss ways to start a practice of reading scripture.1 John 4:1John 1:1, 14Rev. Jeff Campbell shares his insight into this spiritual practice.Editing credit to Amanda Jones.Contact us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2021-03-0338 minThe Red SteepleLent Week 1 - The Walk: Spiritual Practice of Worship and PrayerThe book The Walk by Adam Hamilton reviews five spiritual practices that will lead a person to a closer understanding of God and deepen faith. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss the first chapter of The Walk as part of this Lenten study.Triune God created community: Genesis 1:26Special thanks to Caleb H. for sharing his insight on this first chapter and to Amanda Jones, editor of The Red Steeple podcast. Contact us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2021-02-2438 minThe Red SteepleAdvent Week 5: Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of JosephThis week's episode wraps up our study of Adam Hamilton's book, Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks discuss the last chapter and "the rest of the story." What can we learn about how to deal with persons of other faith traditions and cultures? The Wise Men - Matthew 2:1-12That Sounds Fun with guest Amy Grant - 2020 Christmas Party Episode 8Contact us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2020-12-3031 minThe Red SteepleAdvent Week 4: Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of JosephJoin us for Week 4 - the Journey to Bethlehem in our study of Adam Hamilton's book, Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks discuss the chapter and lessons that we can learn from Joseph's response to difficult journeys. Luke 2:1-7Contact us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2020-12-2231 minThe Red SteepleAdvent Week 3: Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of JosephPastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss the third chapter of Adam Hamilton's Advent study, "Faithful: Christmas through the eyes of Joseph" -- Chapter 2 - Raising a Child Not Your Own. Matthew 1:18-25We discuss how Joseph reacted when God asked him to do the hard thing. What can we learn from how Joseph responded with yes when God asked him to participate in His story?Contact us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2020-12-1637 minThe Red SteepleAdvent Week 2: Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of JosephPastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss the second chapter of Adam Hamilton's Advent study, "Faithful: Christmas through the eyes of Joseph" -- Chapter 2 - Whose Child is This? Matthew 1:18-19Consider Joseph's initial reaction to Mary's news that she was pregnant -- before he learned from the dream that this was the Savior. What can we learn from how Joseph responded to this news that may have been heartbreaking and disappointing?Contact us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2020-12-0924 minThe Red SteepleAdvent Week 1: Faithful - Christmas through the eyes of JosephPastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss the first chapter of Adam Hamilton's Advent study, "Faithful: Christmas through the eyes of Joseph" -- Chapter 1 - A Carpenter Named Joseph. Matthew 13:54-56Consider ways that Joseph's trade may have influenced him as a father.Contact us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2020-12-0136 minThe Red SteepleThankful: Room in the InnIn this episode Mary Beth Hagan talks with Rachel Hester, the executive director of Room in the Inn. Rachel updates us on how RITI has evolved and shifted to continue in ministry during the pandemic. She explains ways that they see God working through the hard times. Learn more about Room in the Inn.Be on the lookout for information about the Stuff the Bus project this holiday season.
2020-11-2342 minThe Red SteepleGrace - Sanctifying Grace - Love that TransformsIn the last episode of a four-part series on Grace, Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss sanctifying grace - the lifelong experience of God's love that moves us towards a more holy life.John 17:15-19 Jesus' words about sanctification1 Corinthians 3:2 Spiritual milk until matureMatthew 7:7 Seek and you will findAt the end, Jimmy Stitt shares his recent experience of sanctifying grace.Read more: Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. FosterEmail us at redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2020-11-0934 minThe Red SteepleGrace - Justifying Grace - Accepting God's loveThe idea of justifying grace, or the conversion, is a core idea in Christianity. In this episode, Mary Beth Hagan and Pastor Jimmy Hendricks talk about what justifying grace means and how they experience Jesus in their lives. Stay tuned until the end when Tim Smallwood shares his moment of experiencing justifying grace and Chris Phillips sings a beautiful a cappella version of Amazing Grace.Contact us redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2020-10-2631 minThe Red SteepleGrace - Prevenient Grace - The Love Before We KnowIn this episode we discuss the concept of prevenient grace -- the grace that comes before we are aware of who God is. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss what this means to each of them. Pastor De Hennessey, UMC retired pastor at Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, gives his personal experience with experiencing God's grace before he understood what that meant for his life.Send show ideas to redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2020-10-1226 minThe Red SteepleGrace - What does grace mean in our lives?We have heard the word Grace so many times if you attend worship services or talk to other Christians. But do we stop to think what it means for our everyday lives? This episode is an introduction to Grace as part of a four-part series. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss grace and how it impacts our everyday lives. Ginger Milne shares of a time when she felt God's grace through a conversation with a friend. Send feedback to redsteeplepodcast@gmail.com
2020-09-2823 minThe Red SteepleEpisode 7 - Kids and Faith - What children can teach us about faithThe Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church. In this episode, Mary Beth Hagan talks with Christina Clark, children's director at NFUMC, about how she talks with her children about faith and ways the children teach adults to see God. A very special prayer at the end from Jacob W. Editing and producing by Amanda Jones. Faith like a child versesVBS at NFUMC
2020-06-2929 minThe Red SteepleEpisode 6 - Grief - Finding joy in the middle of grief and lossThe Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. In this episode, Mary Beth Hagan and Jennifer Powell talk about how faith in God can lift a person in the middle of grief and loss. During this episode, they talk about Jennifer's story of walking through unimaginable grief after the loss of her beautiful daughter Lily Kate Powell and how she continues to find joy in life. At the end listen to Lily Kate's precious rendition of "Amazing Grace" during her piano recital. Edited and produced by Amanda Jones."Why?" by Adam...
2020-06-2235 minThe Red SteepleEpisode 5 - What are the Fruit of the Spirit?The Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. In this episode, Mary Beth Hagan and Zannie Martin talk about the fruit of the Spirit and why they matter in our lives. Stay tuned through the end for the cutest rendition of the "Fruit of the Spirit" song by Brady C. and Caroline C. Edited and produced by Amanda Jones.Read about the Fruit of the Spirit.Proverbs 1:31Proverbs 11:25
2020-06-1526 minThe Red SteepleEpisode 4 - Scripture: How does the Bible fit in our lives?The Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. In this episode, Mary Beth Hagan and Jeff Mucci talk about the role the Bible plays in each of their lives. Contributions from Laurie Bostelman and Preston M. sharing their favorite Bible verses. Edited and produced by Amanda Jones.Elijah and God's whisper in the windA Complicated Heart by Sarah MaeMartin Luther quote
2020-06-0834 minThe Red SteepleEpisode 3 - Discernment - How do you hear God?The Red Steeple podcast is a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church. Our goal is to give you a starting point in discussions about faith so that you can grow your faith more deeply and start conversations with others. In this episode Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan discuss ways they hear God's voice and guidance. Contributions by David Belden and Lynette Jones sharing how they hear God. Edited and produced by Amanda Jones.Story of Balaam and the talking donkey - Numbers 22:1-41
2020-06-0137 minThe Red SteepleEpisode 2 - Discipleship - What does Discipleship mean practically?The Red Steeple podcast, a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan explore discipleship and how it may look in practice. Also, hear personal accounts about people who shared Jesus in the lives of Tom Baker, Will M., and Carol M. Edited and produced by Amanda Jones.References:Book of Discipline, United Methodist Church, Part III, Section 102, electronic pg. 68-69, General Rules and Social PrinciplesParables to the crowd and privately teaching disciples - Mark 4:1-20Disciples asking who will be the greatest among them - L...
2020-05-2526 min
The Red SteepleEpisode 1 - Church - Why Belong to a Church?The Red Steeple podcast, a production of Nolensville First United Methodist Church in Nolensville, Tennessee. Pastor Jimmy Hendricks and Mary Beth Hagan explore reasons why belonging to a church matters. In the current pandemic crisis, people are participating virtually as a church. But when things move back to life "together in person", what are the reasons that draw us together to be the church? Also, hear why church matters to Scott Alexander, Zack Martin, and Carolyn Battle. Edited and produced by Amanda Jones.Acts 2:42-47
2020-05-1830 min