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The 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.com2021-12-2031 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.com2021-12-1330 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.com2021-12-0635 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.com2021-03-0338 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.com2021-02-2438 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.com2020-12-3031 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.com2020-12-1637 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.com2020-12-0924 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.com2020-12-0136 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 min