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New People // New WaysEp. 32 with Danielle Buwon KimIn Episode 32, we’re joined by Danielle Buwon Kim. Danielle was born in South Korea and moved to the United States during her middle school years. She is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and is currently appointed as the Associate Director of Research and Development at the North Texas Annual Conference. She is the pastor of Ka:ll Community, a community of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and allies who gather enjoy Asian food together, expose and heal AAPI invisibility, and reclaim their Christian faith.
In this episode, we discuss the connection with fo...
2024-06-1156 minNew People // New WaysEp. 32 with Danielle Buwon KimIn Episode 32, we’re joined by Danielle Buwon Kim. Danielle was born in South Korea and moved to the United States during her middle school years. She is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and is currently appointed as the Associate Director of Research and Development at the North Texas Annual Conference. She is the pastor of Ka:ll Community, a community of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and allies who gather enjoy Asian food together, expose and heal AAPI invisibility, and reclaim their Christian faith.
In this episode, we discuss the connection with fo...
2024-06-1156 minNew People // New WaysEp. 31 with Isaiah and Daniel ParkIn Episode 31, we’re joined by Isaiah and Daniel Park. Isaiah and Daniel are pastors at Restoration Church in Reston, VA, a campus of Floris United Methodist Church where Isaiah also serves. At Restoration Reston, fresh expressions are being launched and cultivated as they actively mobilize and equip laity to co-create communities of faith that are involved in the well-being of Reston and beyond. Daniel and Isaiah are blessed with four children. There is never a dull (or quiet) moment in their home.
In this episode, we discuss how churches can become vital parts of their community, ho...
2024-05-2850 minNew People // New WaysEp. 31 with Isaiah and Daniel ParkIn Episode 31, we’re joined by Isaiah and Daniel Park. Isaiah and Daniel are pastors at Restoration Church in Reston, VA, a campus of Floris United Methodist Church where Isaiah also serves. At Restoration Reston, fresh expressions are being launched and cultivated as they actively mobilize and equip laity to co-create communities of faith that are involved in the well-being of Reston and beyond. Daniel and Isaiah are blessed with four children. There is never a dull (or quiet) moment in their home.
In this episode, we discuss how churches can become vital parts of their community, ho...
2024-05-2850 minNew People // New WaysEp. 30 with Matt StoutIn Episode 30, we’re joined by Matt Stout. Matt is an elder in the United Methodist Church serving Garden City UMC near Savannah, GA. He has a wife, three kids, and an elderly dachshund. Matt is a nerd who enjoys fantasy and sci fi, tabletop games, and playing the banjo.
In this episode, we discuss gaming and spirituality, building community from our passions, and connecting spirituality with sci-fi and fantasy stories.
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2024-05-1452 minNew People // New WaysEp. 30 with Matt StoutIn Episode 30, we’re joined by Matt Stout. Matt is an elder in the United Methodist Church serving Garden City UMC near Savannah, GA. He has a wife, three kids, and an elderly dachshund. Matt is a nerd who enjoys fantasy and sci fi, tabletop games, and playing the banjo.
In this episode, we discuss gaming and spirituality, building community from our passions, and connecting spirituality with sci-fi and fantasy stories.
Follow Matt:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattstout4
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_stout/
Follow Garden City UMC: https://ww...
2024-05-1452 minNew People // New WaysEp. 29 with Angelic WilliamsIn Episode 29, we’re joined by Angelic Williams. Angelic is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and is currently bi-vocational, pastoring St. Luke UMC in Baltimore and working full-time in insurance investigations. She is also a seminary student at St Mary’s Seminary. She has served the church in administration, youth ministry, and prayer ministry, but her true loves have always been evangelism, outreach, and international missions. Angelic has spent time in Thailand, South Africa, Peru, and Nicaragua and studied abroad on Compassion and Holocaust Studies in Poland. Her call is simple: Spread the Gospel, Be inclusive, and Lead with Love...
2024-04-3050 minNew People // New WaysEp. 29 with Angelic WilliamsIn Episode 29, we’re joined by Angelic Williams. Angelic is a native of Baltimore, Maryland, and is currently bi-vocational, pastoring St. Luke UMC in Baltimore and working full-time in insurance investigations. She is also a seminary student at St Mary’s Seminary. She has served the church in administration, youth ministry, and prayer ministry, but her true loves have always been evangelism, outreach, and international missions. Angelic has spent time in Thailand, South Africa, Peru, and Nicaragua and studied abroad on Compassion and Holocaust Studies in Poland. Her call is simple: Spread the Gospel, Be inclusive, and Lead with Love...
2024-04-3050 minNew People // New WaysEp. 28 with Brian RussellIn Episode 28, we’re joined by Dr. Brian Russell. Brian is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He is the author of multiple books including his latest, Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation, and the host of the podcast, Deep Dive Spirituality.
In this episode, we discuss contemplative prayer, interpreting Scripture missionally, tools for lay adventurers, and spiritual formation in the 21st century.
Learn more about Brian here: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/
Listen to Deep Dive Spirituality: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/podcast...
2024-04-0258 minNew People // New WaysEp. 28 with Brian RussellIn Episode 28, we’re joined by Dr. Brian Russell. Brian is an award-winning professor of biblical studies and a transformational coach for pastors and spiritually-minded professionals. He is the author of multiple books including his latest, Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation, and the host of the podcast, Deep Dive Spirituality.
In this episode, we discuss contemplative prayer, interpreting Scripture missionally, tools for lay adventurers, and spiritual formation in the 21st century.
Learn more about Brian here: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/
Listen to Deep Dive Spirituality: https://www.brianrussellphd.com/podcast...
2024-04-0258 minNew People // New WaysEp. 27 with Martyn AtkinsIn Episode 27, our guest is Martyn Atkins. Martyn is a minister, professor, and leader within Methodism and the Fresh Expressions Movement. He has served in the Methodist Church of Great Britain in a variety of appointments for over 40 years.
In this episode, we discuss the history of the Fresh Expressions, the future of the movement, and his new book Saving Church with Ken Carter.
Order Saving Church here: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Church-Restoring-Missional-Evangelism/dp/1953495885
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by t...
2024-03-1953 minNew People // New WaysEp. 27 with Martyn AtkinsIn Episode 27, our guest is Martyn Atkins. Martyn is a minister, professor, and leader within Methodism and the Fresh Expressions Movement. He has served in the Methodist Church of Great Britain in a variety of appointments for over 40 years.
In this episode, we discuss the history of the Fresh Expressions, the future of the movement, and his new book Saving Church with Ken Carter.
Order Saving Church here: https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Church-Restoring-Missional-Evangelism/dp/1953495885
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by t...
2024-03-1953 minNew People // New WaysEp. 26 with Charles DiRicoFor Episode 26, our guest is Charles DiRico. Charles is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church who currently leads a network of meal-based fresh expressions of church that is known as Word on the Street, building community for persons who are experiencing homelessness and in a bilingual setting in a local mobile home community in the Charlotte, NC area.
In this episode, we discuss the power of listening and loving, how God calls us to go beyond our church buildings, and the transformative simplicity of sharing a meal.
Learn more about Word on the...
2024-03-0551 minNew People // New WaysEp. 26 with Charles DiRicoFor Episode 26, our guest is Charles DiRico. Charles is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church who currently leads a network of meal-based fresh expressions of church that is known as Word on the Street, building community for persons who are experiencing homelessness and in a bilingual setting in a local mobile home community in the Charlotte, NC area.
In this episode, we discuss the power of listening and loving, how God calls us to go beyond our church buildings, and the transformative simplicity of sharing a meal.
Learn more about Word on the...
2024-03-0551 minNew People // New WaysEp. 25 with Emma and Mark CotterillIn Episode 25, we are joined by Emma and Mark Cotterill. They work for the Salvation Army, planting spiritual communities and equipping leaders in Manchester, UK and now Helsingborg, Sweden. Emma and Mark founded a network for pioneer leaders called Venture12. Mark is a coach and consultant with 5Q, a resource for leaders that uses the ministry assessment tool, APEST. Emma is the partnership director of the Movement Leaders Collective, which overlooks 64 organizations and 550 leaders worldwide that are working to build movements and increase Kingdom Impact.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of building Christian community in...
2024-02-201h 08New People // New WaysEp. 25 with Emma and Mark CotterillIn Episode 25, we are joined by Emma and Mark Cotterill. They work for the Salvation Army, planting spiritual communities and equipping leaders in Manchester, UK and now Helsingborg, Sweden. Emma and Mark founded a network for pioneer leaders called Venture12. Mark is a coach and consultant with 5Q, a resource for leaders that uses the ministry assessment tool, APEST. Emma is the partnership director of the Movement Leaders Collective, which overlooks 64 organizations and 550 leaders worldwide that are working to build movements and increase Kingdom Impact.
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of building Christian community in...
2024-02-201h 08New People // New WaysEp. 24 with Woo KangIn Episode 24, we are joined by Woo Kang. Woo is an Associate Pastor of the Nett Church, a multisite United Methodist Church located northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also the Lead Pastor of At The Table, a dinner church in Historic Norcross, Georgia that was planted in February of 2023 as a campus of The Nett.
In this episode, we discuss multicultural ministry, food and spirituality, church hurt, and new approaches to spiritual community for young adults.
Follow At the Table: https://www.instagram.com/atthetable_norcross/
Learn More about The Nett: https://www.thenettchurch...
2024-02-0656 minNew People // New WaysEp. 24 with Woo KangIn Episode 24, we are joined by Woo Kang. Woo is an Associate Pastor of the Nett Church, a multisite United Methodist Church located northwest of Atlanta, Georgia. He is also the Lead Pastor of At The Table, a dinner church in Historic Norcross, Georgia that was planted in February of 2023 as a campus of The Nett.
In this episode, we discuss multicultural ministry, food and spirituality, church hurt, and new approaches to spiritual community for young adults.
Follow At the Table: https://www.instagram.com/atthetable_norcross/
Learn More about The Nett: https://www.thenettchurch...
2024-02-0656 minNew People // New WaysEp. 23 with Stephanie Moore HandIn Episode 23, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand. Previously an executive for a Fortune 500 company, Stephanie is a United Methodist minister and Vitality Strategist for the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church Metro district service 126 churches. She has launched innovative ministries, developed new faith communities, run for political office, and is, most recently, co-author of Doing Justice Together alongside Michael Adam Beck.
In this episode, we discuss vitality in local congregations, the biblical and theological basis for racial justice work, and healing racialization through justice-oriented, contextual expressions of church.
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2024-01-2351 minNew People // New WaysEp. 23 with Stephanie Moore HandIn Episode 23, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand. Previously an executive for a Fortune 500 company, Stephanie is a United Methodist minister and Vitality Strategist for the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church Metro district service 126 churches. She has launched innovative ministries, developed new faith communities, run for political office, and is, most recently, co-author of Doing Justice Together alongside Michael Adam Beck.
In this episode, we discuss vitality in local congregations, the biblical and theological basis for racial justice work, and healing racialization through justice-oriented, contextual expressions of church.
...
2024-01-2351 minNew People // New WaysEp. 22 with Chris and Jaidy SmithIn Episode 22, we are joined by Chris and Jaidy Smith. Chris and Jaidy are a pastoral team serving in central North Carolina at Jordan Memorial UMC and La Luz De Cristo IMU. Jaidy was born and raised in Puerto Rico while Chris is a native to North Carolina.
They met in Puerto Rico and began a life together nearly 14 years ago. Their marriage reflects two cultures coming together in the same way it does in their ministry. Through their Fresh Expressions in rural and suburban areas in Western North Carolina, Chris and Jaidy seek ways to bridge c...
2024-01-0951 minNew People // New WaysEp. 22 with Chris and Jaidy SmithIn Episode 22, we are joined by Chris and Jaidy Smith. Chris and Jaidy are a pastoral team serving in central North Carolina at Jordan Memorial UMC and La Luz De Cristo IMU. Jaidy was born and raised in Puerto Rico while Chris is a native to North Carolina.
They met in Puerto Rico and began a life together nearly 14 years ago. Their marriage reflects two cultures coming together in the same way it does in their ministry. Through their Fresh Expressions in rural and suburban areas in Western North Carolina, Chris and Jaidy seek ways to bridge c...
2024-01-0951 minNew People // New WaysEp. 21 with Amie MartinIn Episode 21, we are joined by Amie Martin. Amie is an ordained elder in the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church and planting pastor of 80-Twenty United Methodist Church in O’Fallon, MO.
In this episode, we discuss the unique structure of 80-Twenty, communal care, church in community spaces, and the role of the church in society.
Learn more about 80-Twenty UMC at 80twentychurch.org.
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join...
2023-12-1253 minNew People // New WaysEp. 21 with Amie MartinIn Episode 21, we are joined by Amie Martin. Amie is an ordained elder in the Missouri Conference of the United Methodist Church and planting pastor of 80-Twenty United Methodist Church in O’Fallon, MO.
In this episode, we discuss the unique structure of 80-Twenty, communal care, church in community spaces, and the role of the church in society.
Learn more about 80-Twenty UMC at 80twentychurch.org.
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join...
2023-12-1253 minNew People // New WaysEp. 20 with Brett DeHartOur guest for Episode 20 is Brett Dehart. Brett is the Senior Pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Augusta, Georgia. Through his passion for reaching new people, community engagement and missional outreach increase in each congregation he has served throughout his 20 years as a pastor.
In this episode, we discuss the blended ecology, Fresh Expressions reviving congregations, and the gift of desperation.
Learn more about Brett here: brettdehart.com
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look l...
2023-11-2855 minNew People // New WaysEp. 20 with Brett DeHartOur guest for Episode 20 is Brett Dehart. Brett is the Senior Pastor of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Augusta, Georgia. Through his passion for reaching new people, community engagement and missional outreach increase in each congregation he has served throughout his 20 years as a pastor.
In this episode, we discuss the blended ecology, Fresh Expressions reviving congregations, and the gift of desperation.
Learn more about Brett here: brettdehart.com
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look l...
2023-11-2855 minNew People // New WaysEp. 19 with Tiffany McCallIn Ep. 19, our guest is Tiffany McCall. Tiffany is the senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church in downtown Jacksonville. Rev. McCall has an extensive background in leadership development and is a practitioner of Fresh Expressions. In the last year, she has established Pillars Plus Foundation Inc. to help connect the church with the community. Her passion is people, learning, serving, dancing, gardening, and sharing the love of God with others.
In the episode, we discuss how clergy can build up lay leaders to participate in Fresh Expressions, reimagining our church spaces to serve the community, and...
2023-10-1152 minNew People // New WaysEp. 19 with Tiffany McCallIn Ep. 19, our guest is Tiffany McCall. Tiffany is the senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church in downtown Jacksonville. Rev. McCall has an extensive background in leadership development and is a practitioner of Fresh Expressions. In the last year, she has established Pillars Plus Foundation Inc. to help connect the church with the community. Her passion is people, learning, serving, dancing, gardening, and sharing the love of God with others.
In the episode, we discuss how clergy can build up lay leaders to participate in Fresh Expressions, reimagining our church spaces to serve the community, and...
2023-10-1152 minNew People // New WaysEp. 18 with Andrés Pérez GonzálezIn Ep. 18, our guest is Andrés Pérez González. Andrés is a Latinx fellow at Duke Divinity School and the founder of a bilingual latino/a faith community called Brazos Abiertos UMC based in Greensboro, NC.
In the episode, we discuss cultural differences around the Americas, the beauty of bilingual worship, creating communities of belonging before believing, and liberation theology.
Learn more about Andrés and Brazos Abiertos UMC here:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brazosabiertosumc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brazosabiertosumc
Substack: https://brazosabi...
2023-09-2859 minNew People // New WaysEp. 18 with Andrés Pérez GonzálezIn Ep. 18, our guest is Andrés Pérez González. Andrés is a Latinx fellow at Duke Divinity School and the founder of a bilingual latino/a faith community called Brazos Abiertos UMC based in Greensboro, NC.
In the episode, we discuss cultural differences around the Americas, the beauty of bilingual worship, creating communities of belonging before believing, and liberation theology.
Learn more about Andrés and Brazos Abiertos UMC here:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brazosabiertosumc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brazosabiertosumc
Substack: https://brazosabi...
2023-09-2859 minNew People // New WaysEp. 17 with Tracy RoseIn Ep. 17, we are joined by Tracy Rose. Tracy is the Lay Leader at Good Samaritan UMC in Tallahassee, FL, a fresh expressions practitioner, and a recent graduate of the Adventurers Leadership Academy.
In the episode, we discuss church hurt, the importance of lay people in innovative ministry, the Adventurers Leadership Academy, and creating an inclusive future for the church.
Learn more about Tracy and her work here:
Reconciling Ministries: https://rmnetwork.org/
Midweek Grind Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1516886845482892/
Midweek Grind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m...
2023-09-1357 minNew People // New WaysEp. 17 with Tracy RoseIn Ep. 17, we are joined by Tracy Rose. Tracy is the Lay Leader at Good Samaritan UMC in Tallahassee, FL, a fresh expressions practitioner, and a recent graduate of the Adventurers Leadership Academy.
In the episode, we discuss church hurt, the importance of lay people in innovative ministry, the Adventurers Leadership Academy, and creating an inclusive future for the church.
Learn more about Tracy and her work here:
Reconciling Ministries: https://rmnetwork.org/
Midweek Grind Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1516886845482892/
Midweek Grind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m...
2023-09-1357 minNew People // New WaysEp. 16 with Susan ArnoldIn this episode, we are joined by Susan Arnold. Susan is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, currently serving in the Holston Conference in Kingsport, TN. She is also a wife, mom, grandmother, educator, and loves spending time in prayer.
In the episode, we discuss the blended ecology, the circuit riders of today, living in a network society, and the beauty and power of prayer.
Learn more about Susan’s work in the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church here: https://www.holston.org/
About New People // New Way...
2023-08-2951 minNew People // New WaysEp. 16 with Susan ArnoldIn this episode, we are joined by Susan Arnold. Susan is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, currently serving in the Holston Conference in Kingsport, TN. She is also a wife, mom, grandmother, educator, and loves spending time in prayer.
In the episode, we discuss the blended ecology, the circuit riders of today, living in a network society, and the beauty and power of prayer.
Learn more about Susan’s work in the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church here: https://www.holston.org/
About New People // New Way...
2023-08-2951 minNew People // New WaysEp.15 with Tiffania Icaza WillettsFor Episode 15 we are joined by Tiffania Icaza Willetts. Tiffania is a former missionary, ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, and pastor of Seminole Heights UMC in Tampa, FL, where the church connects with their community through shared meals, family fun, and more.
In the episode, we discuss the importance of listening in mission, cultural awareness, ministering to your community, and Messy Church.
Learn more about Tiffania’s ministry at Seminole Heights UMC here: https://www.semheights.com/
Find the church on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semheights
Abo...
2023-08-1558 minNew People // New WaysEp.15 with Tiffania Icaza WillettsFor Episode 15 we are joined by Tiffania Icaza Willetts. Tiffania is a former missionary, ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, and pastor of Seminole Heights UMC in Tampa, FL, where the church connects with their community through shared meals, family fun, and more.
In the episode, we discuss the importance of listening in mission, cultural awareness, ministering to your community, and Messy Church.
Learn more about Tiffania’s ministry at Seminole Heights UMC here: https://www.semheights.com/
Find the church on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semheights
Abo...
2023-08-1558 minNew People // New WaysEp. 14 with Luke EdwardsIn Ep. 14, we are joined by Luke Edwards. Luke is the Associate Director of Church Development for the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, a trainer for Fresh Expressions North America and Fresh Expressions United Methodist, and a professionally trained ministry coach. He is the author of “Becoming Church: A Trail Guide for Starting Fresh Expressions.”
In the episode, we discuss the practical ways to explore Fresh Expressions, deep listening, and the connection between friendship and discipleship.
Learn more about Adventurers Leadership Academy: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ala
2023-06-2058 minNew People // New WaysEp. 14 with Luke EdwardsIn Ep. 14, we are joined by Luke Edwards. Luke is the Associate Director of Church Development for the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, a trainer for Fresh Expressions North America and Fresh Expressions United Methodist, and a professionally trained ministry coach. He is the author of “Becoming Church: A Trail Guide for Starting Fresh Expressions.”
In the episode, we discuss the practical ways to explore Fresh Expressions, deep listening, and the connection between friendship and discipleship.
Learn more about Adventurers Leadership Academy: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ala
2023-06-2058 minNew People // New WaysEp. 13 with Heather JalladFor Ep. 13 of New People // New Ways, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Heather Jallad. Heather is the Pastor of Community Engagement at Cannon United Methodist Church outside of Atlanta, GA. She serves as Fresh Expressions Specialist for the North Georgia Conference as well as a Missions Strategist and Trainer for Fresh Expressions NA. She recently earned her DMin from the United Theological Seminary Fresh Expressions House of Study.
In the episode, we discuss the Wesleyan roots of Fresh Expressions, persons of peace, dinner church, and discipleship.
Learn more about Adventurers Leadership Academy: h...
2023-05-231h 04New People // New WaysEp. 13 with Heather JalladFor Ep. 13 of New People // New Ways, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Heather Jallad. Heather is the Pastor of Community Engagement at Cannon United Methodist Church outside of Atlanta, GA. She serves as Fresh Expressions Specialist for the North Georgia Conference as well as a Missions Strategist and Trainer for Fresh Expressions NA. She recently earned her DMin from the United Theological Seminary Fresh Expressions House of Study.
In the episode, we discuss the Wesleyan roots of Fresh Expressions, persons of peace, dinner church, and discipleship.
Learn more about Adventurers Leadership Academy: h...
2023-05-231h 04New People // New WaysEp. 12 with Rosario ”Roz” PicardoEp. 12 of New People // New Ways is available now! Our guest is Rosario “Roz” Picardo.
Roz grew up in western New York as a first-generation Sicilian-American. In 2003, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Houghton College and in 2007 a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. He graduated with a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in 2014 and an MBA in 2021 from Dakota Wesleyan University.
During his senior year of college, Roz entered the ministry as a military chaplain, serving four years in the Marine Reserves and five years in the Navy Rese...
2023-05-0957 minNew People // New WaysEp. 12 with Rosario ”Roz” PicardoEp. 12 of New People // New Ways is available now! Our guest is Rosario “Roz” Picardo.
Roz grew up in western New York as a first-generation Sicilian-American. In 2003, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Houghton College and in 2007 a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. He graduated with a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in 2014 and an MBA in 2021 from Dakota Wesleyan University.
During his senior year of college, Roz entered the ministry as a military chaplain, serving four years in the Marine Reserves and five years in the Navy Rese...
2023-05-0957 minNew People // New WaysEp. 11 with Romal TuneEpisode 11 of New People // New Ways is out now! We are joined by guest, Romal Tune. Romal is an author, speaker, and minister who lives by this six-word sentence: “he helps people heal their stories.”
Romal is an ordained minister, Magna Cum Laude honor graduate from Howard University and Duke University School of Divinity. As a speaker, he travels internationally sharing messages of hope that equip audiences with the skills to conquer life-limiting beliefs and thrive.
As a social entrepreneur, Romal created the “ClereStory Education,” a nonprofit that teaches communities about the importance of mental health...
2023-04-251h 04New People // New WaysEp. 11 with Romal TuneEpisode 11 of New People // New Ways is out now! We are joined by guest, Romal Tune. Romal is an author, speaker, and minister who lives by this six-word sentence: “he helps people heal their stories.”
Romal is an ordained minister, Magna Cum Laude honor graduate from Howard University and Duke University School of Divinity. As a speaker, he travels internationally sharing messages of hope that equip audiences with the skills to conquer life-limiting beliefs and thrive.
As a social entrepreneur, Romal created the “ClereStory Education,” a nonprofit that teaches communities about the importance of mental health...
2023-04-251h 04New People // New WaysEp. 10 with Micah BlanksCheck out Episode 10 of New People // New Ways! Our guest today is Micah Blanks. Micah is the Director of Adult Ministries at Trinity UMC in Gainesville, Florida.
Micah has a BA in Humanities/Pre-Law from Bluefield State College and a M.Div from United Theological Seminary. Prior to Trinity he served as a Licensed Local Pastor in The West Virginia Annual Conference of the UMC, where he was awarded the 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. "Sharing of Self Award," by the Governor and Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs.
From Appalachia to Alachua, Micah seeks to...
2023-04-1159 minNew People // New WaysEp. 10 with Micah BlanksCheck out Episode 10 of New People // New Ways! Our guest today is Micah Blanks. Micah is the Director of Adult Ministries at Trinity UMC in Gainesville, Florida.
Micah has a BA in Humanities/Pre-Law from Bluefield State College and a M.Div from United Theological Seminary. Prior to Trinity he served as a Licensed Local Pastor in The West Virginia Annual Conference of the UMC, where he was awarded the 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. "Sharing of Self Award," by the Governor and Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs.
From Appalachia to Alachua, Micah seeks to...
2023-04-1159 minNew People // New WaysEp. 9 with Justin CasonIn this episode of New People // New Ways, we are joined by Justin Cason, Online Campus Pastor of Monticello UMC in Monticello, Indiana. He believes that the church's future lies in “phygital” ministry, where we are bringing people into a deepening relationship with Jesus leveraging technology and community.
The conversation explores creating sacred spaces online, technology’s influence on culture and new generations, and future possibilities for the church.
Find Monticello UMC online:
Website: https://www.monticelloumchurch.org/
Online Campus: https://monticelloumc.online.church/
Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
2023-03-2855 minNew People // New WaysEp. 9 with Justin CasonIn this episode of New People // New Ways, we are joined by Justin Cason, Online Campus Pastor of Monticello UMC in Monticello, Indiana. He believes that the church's future lies in “phygital” ministry, where we are bringing people into a deepening relationship with Jesus leveraging technology and community.
The conversation explores creating sacred spaces online, technology’s influence on culture and new generations, and future possibilities for the church.
Find Monticello UMC online:
Website: https://www.monticelloumchurch.org/
Online Campus: https://monticelloumc.online.church/
Facebook: https://www.faceboo...
2023-03-2855 minNew People // New WaysEp. 8 with Kris SledgeIn episode 8 of New People // New Ways, we are joined by Kris Sledge, lead and founding pastor of The Journey Church in urban Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Journey celebrates both its ability to connect with young adults and its diversity. They believe that through the empowerment and love of the Holy Spirit and make a space where all are welcome.
Outside of ministry, Kris is a proud husband to Hannah, father to Lydia, and friend. He loves to travel and enjoys laughing with friends, reading at local coffee shops, and enjoying craft beer.
During the episode...
2023-03-1457 minNew People // New WaysEp. 8 with Kris SledgeIn episode 8 of New People // New Ways, we are joined by Kris Sledge, lead and founding pastor of The Journey Church in urban Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Journey celebrates both its ability to connect with young adults and its diversity. They believe that through the empowerment and love of the Holy Spirit and make a space where all are welcome.
Outside of ministry, Kris is a proud husband to Hannah, father to Lydia, and friend. He loves to travel and enjoys laughing with friends, reading at local coffee shops, and enjoying craft beer.
During the episode...
2023-03-1457 min
Pastor's KidEp 8 - Grown Up Faith with Cameron HepolaIn this episode, Piper chats with Cameron Hepola about the history of evangelicalism, universalism and the Gospel, and how faith grows and evolves over time.
Cameron grew up in Michigan as a youth pastor's son. At the age of 10, he moved to Greenville, South Carolina where his dad served at a non-denominational megachurch. He attended Anderson University where he obtained a bachelor's degree in Christian Theology. After graduating, Cameron enrolled in a master's program in philosophy and began teaching Bible and Church History to middle school and high school students. Finally deciding to pursue a life-long dream...
2023-03-071h 08New People // New WaysEp. 7 with Charles Kiser and Elaine HeathIn this episode, Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath join us to discuss their new book, Trauma-Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities of Wounded Healers, which will be released April 11, 2023.
Charles is a pastor and theologian with Storyline Christian Community in Dallas, Texas. Kiser has a D.Min. in Contextual Theology from Northern Seminary and serves as a faculty member of Neighborhood Seminary. He is passionate about creative expressions of Christian community, contemplative spirituality, and healing spiritual trauma.
Elaine is an author, speaker, retreat leader, consultant, and abbess. After growing up in poverty, Elaine ear...
2023-02-281h 04New People // New WaysEp. 7 with Charles Kiser and Elaine HeathIn this episode, Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath join us to discuss their new book, Trauma-Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities of Wounded Healers, which will be released April 11, 2023.
Charles is a pastor and theologian with Storyline Christian Community in Dallas, Texas. Kiser has a D.Min. in Contextual Theology from Northern Seminary and serves as a faculty member of Neighborhood Seminary. He is passionate about creative expressions of Christian community, contemplative spirituality, and healing spiritual trauma.
Elaine is an author, speaker, retreat leader, consultant, and abbess. After growing up in poverty, Elaine ear...
2023-02-281h 04Pastor's KidEp 7 - Just a Late Bloomer with SemlerIn this episode, Piper is joined by Semler (aka Grace Baldridge, all pronouns). They discuss growing up abroad, the performative nature of communal worship, expanding our understanding of gender and God, and connecting with others through shared experiences and music.
Semler is an LA-based musician and content creator who made history with their EP Preacher's Kid as the first openly queer artist to hit Number 1 on the iTunes Christian music charts. The project was recorded on a USB-mic in her room and explored Semler's experience growing up as a queer person of faith. Following the success of...
2023-02-071h 05New People // New WaysEp . 6 with Lexi HernandezFor this episode of New People // New Ways, Piper and Michael interview Lexi Hernandez. Hernandez is a local pastor in the United Methodist Church. She planted and leads Growth Co., an intentional spiritual formation community for people in their 20s and 30s that operates both online and in person.
In the interview, we discuss what young adults look for in spiritual community and how honesty and authenticity create space for spiritual growth and exploration.
Check out Growth Co.:
Website - https://thegrowthco.org/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthcolife/
2023-01-311h 00New People // New WaysEp . 6 with Lexi HernandezFor this episode of New People // New Ways, Piper and Michael interview Lexi Hernandez. Hernandez is a local pastor in the United Methodist Church. She planted and leads Growth Co., an intentional spiritual formation community for people in their 20s and 30s that operates both online and in person.
In the interview, we discuss what young adults look for in spiritual community and how honesty and authenticity create space for spiritual growth and exploration.
Check out Growth Co.:
Website - https://thegrowthco.org/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthcolife/
2023-01-311h 00Pastor's KidEp 6 - A Pastor's Kid Raising Pastor's Kids with Jaci WellsIn this episode, Piper interviews her friend, Jaci Wells. They talk about their shared experience as Nazarene university grads, the perks of living in a parsonage, raising pastor’s kids, and the simplicity of loving God and loving people.
Jaci Wells is a pastor’s kid from Central Ohio. When she was in 3rd grade her father became a pastor, and seemingly overnight she became a pastor’s kid. After finishing her undergrad, she married her best friend Dan. Jaci and Dan now lead a ministry in the rural Appalachian region of Southeast Ohio. She also has two ad...
2023-01-2454 minNew People // New WaysEp. 5 with Michael MoynaghIn this episode, Piper and Michael interview Rev. Dr. Mike Moynagh. Moynagh has been on the forefront of missional innovation throughout his career as a minister and scholar within the Church of England. His expertise in practical theology and contextual ministry played a vital part in shaping the Fresh Expressions movement as we know it. Michael is an associate tutor at Wycliffe Hall, a Church of England training college at Oxford University, and is the author of nearly 20 books.
We discuss the theology of Fresh Expressions and explore simple ways of growing spiritual community outside the doors...
2023-01-1755 minNew People // New WaysEp. 5 with Michael MoynaghIn this episode, Piper and Michael interview Rev. Dr. Mike Moynagh. Moynagh has been on the forefront of missional innovation throughout his career as a minister and scholar within the Church of England. His expertise in practical theology and contextual ministry played a vital part in shaping the Fresh Expressions movement as we know it. Michael is an associate tutor at Wycliffe Hall, a Church of England training college at Oxford University, and is the author of nearly 20 books.
We discuss the theology of Fresh Expressions and explore simple ways of growing spiritual community outside the doors...
2023-01-1755 minPastor's KidEp 5 - The Sanctified Sapphic with Erin RamseyAnother sister interview! In this episode, Piper interviews her little sister, Erin Ramsey. They discuss transitions, coming out, and evolving faith. Piper and Erin reminisce about Christian school problems and singing in the worship band.
Erin grew up a Nazarene pastor’s kid in Oklahoma and Texas. Her father started pastoring when she was one year old, and switched careers when she was 25, so she spent the entirety of her childhood and adolescence in church—anytime the door was open.
Erin is queer and engaged to her partner of 2.5 years, Kai, who she shares two dogs...
2023-01-101h 18New People // New WaysEp. 4 with Leonard SweetWe are joined by Rev. Dr. Leonard Sweet for Episode 4. Sweet is a world-renowned preacher, teacher, historical theologian, and theo-semiotician. He is a prolific author and professor to doctoral students at four different institutions including Drew University and George Fox University. He is an expert in preaching, evangelism, and ecclesiology, best known for his interests in church history, semiotics, and the future mission of the church.
In this episode, we discuss his spiritual journey from pastor’s kid to atheist to follower of Jesus, “doing church” vs “being church,” and the power of understanding one’s cultural context in m...
2023-01-0348 minNew People // New WaysEp. 4 with Leonard SweetWe are joined by Rev. Dr. Leonard Sweet for Episode 4. Sweet is a world-renowned preacher, teacher, historical theologian, and theo-semiotician. He is a prolific author and professor to doctoral students at four different institutions including Drew University and George Fox University. He is an expert in preaching, evangelism, and ecclesiology, best known for his interests in church history, semiotics, and the future mission of the church.
In this episode, we discuss his spiritual journey from pastor’s kid to atheist to follower of Jesus, “doing church” vs “being church,” and the power of understanding one’s cultural context in m...
2023-01-0348 minPastor's KidEp 4 - Not That Kind of Baptist PK with Josh LieuallenPiper Ramsey-Sumner is back to hosting Pastor’s Kid! In this episode, she interviews fellow podcaster, Josh Lieuallen. They discuss growing up as pastor’s kids in the 90’s and what it is like now to reflect on Christian culture and its influence. Piper and Josh bond over their shared experiences at the touring worship event/spectacle that was Acquire the Fire and muse over psychology and how religion functions in society.
Josh Lieuallen is a Montana-raised, Baptist PK, who now lives in Seattle and flirts with being ecumenical and sometimes calls himself a Christian-ish agnostic.
Grow...
2022-12-271h 11New People // New WaysEp. 3 with Graham CrayIn this episode, we are joined by Bishop Graham Cray. He is a retired bishop in the Church of England and was the Archbishops' Missioner and Team Leader of Fresh Expressions from 2009 to 2014. Through his leadership, Fresh Expressions grew from an initiative within the Church of England and the British Methodist Church into a movement that is found all over the world. He is the author of over twenty books and publications.
During the interview, we discuss the history of the Fresh Expressions movement and its origins in the Church of England and dive into the importance...
2022-12-2052 minNew People // New WaysEp. 3 with Graham CrayIn this episode, we are joined by Bishop Graham Cray. He is a retired bishop in the Church of England and was the Archbishops' Missioner and Team Leader of Fresh Expressions from 2009 to 2014. Through his leadership, Fresh Expressions grew from an initiative within the Church of England and the British Methodist Church into a movement that is found all over the world. He is the author of over twenty books and publications.
During the interview, we discuss the history of the Fresh Expressions movement and its origins in the Church of England and dive into the importance...
2022-12-2052 minNew People // New WaysEp. 2 with Rai JacksonOur guest this week is Raimon “Rai” Jackson. Rai chats with us about the importance of art and music for spiritual exploration and expressions and how he builds spaces of spirit growth and creativity for those who desire authenticity, connection, and genuine community.
Rai is a Spiritual Entrepreneur with a passion for Jesus and people. His daily work includes pastor, innovator, spiritual life coach, motivator, public speaker, social justice facilitator, and a creative artist. He is a pioneer in crossing traditional barriers including work in multi-ethnic, multi-economical, multi-generational and cross denominational arenas.
Find Rai h...
2022-12-0255 minNew People // New WaysEp. 2 with Rai JacksonOur guest this week is Raimon “Rai” Jackson. Rai chats with us about the importance of art and music for spiritual exploration and expressions and how he builds spaces of spirit growth and creativity for those who desire authenticity, connection, and genuine community.
Rai is a Spiritual Entrepreneur with a passion for Jesus and people. His daily work includes pastor, innovator, spiritual life coach, motivator, public speaker, social justice facilitator, and a creative artist. He is a pioneer in crossing traditional barriers including work in multi-ethnic, multi-economical, multi-generational and cross denominational arenas.
Find Rai h...
2022-12-0255 min
MyCom Church Communications and MarketingMyCom podcast Ep. 075: How We Work with Piper Ramsey-SumnerOn today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are bringing you the next installment of our occasional feature called “How We Work.” On these special episodes, we feature interviews with real life United Methodists digging into the practical details of how they do the work of church marketing and communications.
We are talking to Piper Ramsey-Sumner. Piper is on the Fresh Expressions Florida Conference Team and is a Cultivator of Fresh Expressions specifically in the Northwest District of the Florida Conference.
For more info on Fresh Expressions go to: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
2022-08-2440 minMyCom Church Communications and MarketingMyCom podcast Ep. 075: How We Work with Piper Ramsey-SumnerOn today’s episode of the MyCom Church Marketing Podcast, we are bringing you the next installment of our occasional feature called “How We Work.” On these special episodes, we feature interviews with real life United Methodists digging into the practical details of how they do the work of church marketing and communications.
We are talking to Piper Ramsey-Sumner. Piper is on the Fresh Expressions Florida Conference Team and is a Cultivator of Fresh Expressions specifically in the Northwest District of the Florida Conference.
For more info on Fresh Expressions go to: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
2022-08-2440 min
Ravel95. Processing Quantum Theology (feat. Cori Di Biase)As we all know, Emily has recently been busy preparing for and celebrating the confirmation of her ordination, so we thought today was a perfect opportunity to entangle Ravel with our guest co-host, Cori Di Biase of the A Freedom of Ideas Podcast. Cori visits the show to ask questions about philosophical Absolutes and how a vision of process theology might be moving us to a whole new mode of thinking in the same way the field of physics shifted from Newtonian to Einsteinian ideas.Connect with Cori:afreedomofideas.comA Freedom of Ideas Podcast@afreedomofideas TwitterCori...
2022-07-131h 03
Brew Theology PodcastEpisode 174 - DeconstructionToday we're talking about the big "D" - Deconstruction. A pretty loaded word at the moment, we're talking about faith, growth, falling apart, and moving on when faith changes. Listen to Ryan and Janel share their own evolving stories, and learn about this every changing process. Not for the faint at heart, deconstruction is hard work and we're here to walk with you.
We mentioned a few things in the Podcast that we want to highlight here. Faith Shift by Kathy Escobar has been a really helpful book for Janel. Ryan was influenced by Rob Bell and B...
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Pastor's KidEp 3 - The New Kid with Emily FunkhouserIn this episode, Piper Ramsey-Sumner interviews one of her oldest friends, Emily Funkhouser. They talk about how moving across the country multiple times for her father’s ministry affected her childhood and how being married to another pastor’s kid has helped her feel seen and understood. Piper and Emily catch up on life after Christian college and discuss being the new kid, the importance of music, hell houses, shifting faith, and even a Fear Factor-themed Vacation Bible School!
Our guest, Emily Funkhouser, is an awarding-winner elementary music teacher with a passion for helping children of diverse back...
2021-10-271h 15Ravel52. Shrugging Off Christianity (feat. Alex Falcongrove) [Press F To Doubt]STARTER PACK: Press F To DoubtRounding out the crew from the IN2 Podcast, Alex Falcongrove joins Ravel to ask the question, "What do we do with the mad that we feel?" After we tip the scales from Christian to Agnostic, what do we do with the baggage we were taught to carry?Connect with Alex on Twitter and Instagram!Follow the IN2 Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and on Instagram and Twitter! Mentioned in the episode:Myth of AtlasMyth of Sisyphus The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert CamusPascal's WagerLuke 15:11-3...
2021-09-081h 14
Know Normal PeoplePiper Ramsey-SumnerIn today’s episode, Stephen and Dixie Lee get to know Piper Ramsey-Sumner! She grew up a pastors kid along with her sisters in small southern towns in Texas and Oklahoma. Piper holds an Undergraduate Degree in Theology and Biblical Languages and a Masters of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology. She puts her studies to work everyday through her many projects in the field, including brew theology groups, book clubs, and hosting her own podcast sharing stories of fellow PKs! We hope you enjoy getting to know Piper as much as we did!Connect with Piper:...
2021-08-311h 26Pastor's KidEp 2 - Sundays, Suits, and Scandals with Jay BakkerJoin our host, Piper Ramsey-Sumner, as she interviews Jay Bakker. They discuss Jay’s experience growing up in the public eye as the son of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. The conversation in this episode explores church clothes, forgiveness, authenticity, the radical nature of grace, punk music, and even the theology of the Apostle Paul!
Jay Bakker is our guest. He lives in Seattle, Washington, and is pastor of Revolution–a Christian community for those often rejected by the church that has met anywhere from bars to bowling alleys to homeless shelters. He is an author, a sp...
2021-08-111h 43Pastor's KidEp 1 - Sister, Sister with Meghan RamseyWelcome to the first episode of Pastor's Kid! In this episode, our host, Piper Ramsey-Sumner interviews her big sister, Meghan Ramsey. They discuss being PKs in the Church of the Nazarene and growing up in the Bible Belt. Join along as the conversation dives into the evangelical bubble, perfectionism, the post-Columbine Christian persecution complex, authenticity, Bible college problems, church potlucks, summer camp, and so much more!
Our guest, Meghan Ramsey lives in DC, recently moving from the classroom to a career in education technology. She runs a blog all about how to travel the world on a...
2021-07-061h 02Pastor's KidTrailerEveryone has a story about a pastor’s kid, but every pastor’s kid also has a story to tell. Coming July 6, 2021 is Pastor’s Kid, a podcast for the curious and for those who were raised religious as they navigate life, spirituality, and relationships on their own. Hosted by Piper Ramsey-Sumner.
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