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Your Week with St. Luke’s5.5.2025 - (Re)freshIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastor Jad Denmark explores what it means to live as a resurrection people by focusing on John 4:13–15, the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. Emphasizing the contrast between static traditions and the dynamic, life-giving “living water” Jesus offers, the message highlights Jesus’ radical breaking of social and religious barriers by engaging a Samaritan woman—a marginalized figure in her time. The woman’s gradual openness to Jesus, despite her initial misunderstanding, reflects a journey from exclusion toward transformation. Pastor Jad invites listeners to reflect on how Jesus call...2025-05-0523 minYour Week with St. Luke’s4.21.2025 - (Re)joiceIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastor Jad reflects on what it means to "Be Alive" during Eastertide, drawing from Philippians 4:4–9. He highlights Paul’s deep love for the Philippian church and the important role of women in its leadership. The message centers on rejoicing and seeking peace—not as passive emotions, but as active choices rooted in God’s nearness. Pastor Jad encourages listeners to notice goodness both within and beyond the church, reminding us that God’s truth can be found in many places. Ultimately, it’s a call to live with intention, gentleness, an...2025-04-2116 minYour Week with St. Luke’s4.7.2025 - Hold Paradox in the WildernessIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn and Jad reflect on Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and his final teachings in John’s Gospel. Together, they explore how faith invites us to hold sorrow and joy, suffering and peace, death and new life—all at once.
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2025-04-0727 minYour Week with St. Luke’s3.31.2025 - Be Rooted in the WildernessIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa discuss John 15:1-17, where Jesus calls us to remain in Him, like branches connected to the vine. True discipleship isn’t just about doing—it’s about abiding, growing, and bearing fruit. Listen now and stay rooted in faith!
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2025-03-3121 minYour Week with St. Luke’s3.24.2025 - Be Resilient in the WildernessIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa dive into John 14 and what it means to be resilient in faith. As we continue our Lenten journey, we’re reminded to stay centered in Christ, even in uncertain times.
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Lent is better together! Join a small group and journey together during the season. Find a full list at st.lukes.org/adults.
2025-03-2420 minYour Week with St. Luke’s3.17.2025 - Be Servants in the WildernessIn times of chaos, Jesus calls us to serve. In this week's episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa explore John 13:1-17, where Jesus washes his disciples' feet, showing that true leadership is rooted in humility and love. Serving others isn’t just an action—it’s a way to stay grounded in faith. Listen now and reflect on how you can embody Christ’s love through service!
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Lent is better together! Join a small group and journe...2025-03-1721 minYour Week with St. Luke’s3.10.2025 - Be Obedient in the WildernessIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa explore obedience through Mary’s anointing of Jesus’ feet as seen in John 12:1-11. Her act of costly devotion foreshadows Jesus’ death and invites us to see worship as an act of faith, even in uncertainty. Tune in for insights on discipleship, humility, and the power of worship in community!
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Lent is better together! Join a small group and journey together during the season. Find a full list at s...2025-03-1015 minYour Week with St. Luke’s3.6.3035 - Be Centered in the WildernessIn this bonus episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa explore John 11:45-54. After Lazarus’ resurrection, fear drives religious leaders to plot against Jesus. How does fear shape our response to change? And how can we find stability in faith, even in uncertainty? Tune in as we reflect on Jesus’ retreat—not as avoidance, but as preparation for what’s ahead.
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Lent is better together! Join a small group and journey together during the se...2025-03-0621 minYour Week with St. Luke’s3.3.2025 - Getting Ready for BeWildermentIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jen and Melissa introduce our Lenten series, "Bewildered." Lent is a season of reflection, trust, and transformation—where faith isn’t about having all the answers but learning to navigate the wilderness with God. Through the story of Lazarus (John 11), we’ll explore how disorientation can lead to deeper faith. Tune in as we embrace the journey together!
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Join a new group during Lent! Visit st.lukes.org/lent for a full...2025-03-0323 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBelong: WitnessIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, guest speaker Brett Opalinski, a United Methodist pastor and professor, reflects on the commitment of being a witness for Christ. He explains that discipleship goes beyond belief—it's about embodying Jesus' love and teachings in everyday life. Brett challenges listeners to consider how their lives can reflect God's love and grace, showing that being a witness is not just about words but actions.
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2025-02-2421 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBelong: ServiceIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Brett Opalinski, Assistant Dean of Methodist Studies at Candler School of Theology, explores the promise of service as part of our Belong series. Discover how service, rooted in Wesleyan tradition and modeled by Jesus, calls us to humbly serve others, build relationships, and reflect God’s love through acts of compassion and justice. Listen now and be inspired to take your next step in serving with love and purpose!
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2025-02-1720 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBelong: GiftsIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, special guest Brett Opalinski dives into the powerful promise of generosity within the United Methodist Church. Using compelling stories, Brett invites us to reflect on the true meaning of generosity. It's not just about money, but about offering our time, love, and resources in response to God's abundant grace. If you're looking to deepen your discipleship and discover the joy in living a generous life, this episode is for you!
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2025-02-1014 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBelong: PresenceIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, the Rev. Dr. Brett Opalinski from the Candler School of Theology leads us in reflecting on presence—what it means to truly show up for God, our community, and one another. Through thought-provoking insights, he highlights the power of presence as a means of grace, a way to encounter God, and a practice that forms and transforms us over time.
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2025-02-0419 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBelong: PrayersIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, we kick off our new series called Belong, where we’ll explore the vows United Methodists take to support the church with prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. This week, we’re joined by Brett Opalinski, United Methodist Pastor and Assistant Dean of Methodist Studies at the Candler School of Theology, for a discussion on prayers. Drawing on examples from early Christianity and personal experiences, he illustrates how prayer can ground our lives and transform our relationship with God. He’ll guide us through some practical suggestions and show us how p...2025-01-2725 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBe: BoldIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, pastors Jenn & Melissa explore the theme of "Be Bold" as part of the ongoing "Be" series. They’ll discuss how boldness requires preparation and readiness, drawing inspiration from Jesus' ministry. The key scripture is from Luke 4:14-21, where Jesus, in the synagogue, proclaims his mission by reading from Isaiah. This mission includes bringing good news to the poor, freedom to the oppressed, and equity for all—marking the start of his ministry with a bold and transformative declaration.
Find questions for discussion and reflection at st.lukes...2025-01-2016 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBe: ReadyIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn and Melissa dive into the story of the wedding in Cana as told in John 2:1-11, where Jesus performs his first miracle. From turning water into wine to celebrating abundance, this episode explores powerful lessons about calling, readiness, and how God transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.
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2025-01-1319 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBe: LovedWhat does it mean to be loved? In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa guide us through the well known passage of Jesus’ baptism in Luke 3 and talk about how it ties to Isaiah 43.
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2025-01-0620 minYour Week with St. Luke’sFear Not: The ShepherdsIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa lead us into the 4th week of advent as we turn to the Shepherds, who were the first to hear the good news of Jesus’ birth. This story serves as a reminder that God lifts up the humble and includes the excluded. Their joyful response to the angelic message inspires us to share the Gospel with authenticity, love, and joy because, like them, we too are called to be messengers of hope and transformation.
Find questions for reflection and discussion at st...2024-12-1630 minYour Week with St. Luke’sFear Not: JosephIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa dive into the third week of Advent turning to Matthew 1:18-25 to look at the story through the eyes of Joseph and his choice to lead with love over fear.
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2024-12-0930 minYour Week with St. Luke’sFear Not: MaryIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa dive into Mary’s story in Luke 1 and explore how her encounter with the angel Gabriel shows us the power of faith, trust, and saying "yes" to God—even when the path is uncertain.
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2024-12-0225 minYour Week with St. Luke’sFear Not: ZechariahIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa kick off Advent with the theme "Fear Not," exploring the angelic messages that changed lives. This week, we reflect on Zechariah's story—how God's unexpected calling disrupted his plans, rekindling hope when all seemed lost. No matter your stage in life, there's no expiration date on God's purpose for you. What new calling might God be birthing in you?
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2024-11-2520 minYour Week with St. Luke’sPurpose-full GratitudeIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastor Melissa explores the theme of “purposeful gratitude” through Luke 17:11-19. Jesus heals ten lepers, but only one—a Samaritan—returns to give thanks. His gratitude becomes an act of faith, showing us how thanksgiving transforms and deepens our connection with God. This Thanksgiving, let’s embrace gratitude as a simple, powerful spiritual practice.
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2024-11-1809 minYour Week with St. Luke’sPurpose-full GenerosityHow are we using our resources to make room for all? In this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastor Melissa dives into Luke 14 to explore how Jesus' meals teach us about humility, generosity, and radical inclusivity. Jesus calls us to take the lowest seat, embrace those who can’t repay us, and extend our tables to everyone, especially the overlooked.
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2024-11-1111 minYour Week with St. Luke’sPurpose-full JoyIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, we continue our "Purpose-full" series, as St. Luke’s Pastor Melissa unpacks Jesus' parables of the lost sheep and lost coin in Luke 15, revealing God's joyful pursuit of all who are lost—whether they know it or not. She challenges us to embrace purposeful joy, celebrating God's grace for everyone, even those we might least expect.
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2024-11-0412 minYour Week with St. Luke’sPurpose-full livingIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke's, St. Luke’s Pastor Melissa kicks off a series on living "Purpose-full” lives, reflecting on Luke 12:22-34. She explores Jesus’ teachings on overcoming worry, trusting in God’s provision, and using our resources to serve others. Instead of hoarding, we're called to be generous, shifting from fear to faith and revealing God’s kingdom through purposeful actions.
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2024-10-2816 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBeyond the Box (part 4): We the Purpose-fullThis episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s reflects on wisdom from the book of Proverbs and explores themes of justice, community, and faith-driven decision-making. The episode covers passages from Proverbs 27 and 31, emphasizing the importance of relationships, justice for the marginalized, and communal responsibility. It highlights how faith informs one's actions, including voting, without conflating religious identity with political choices. Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa encourage "both/and" thinking, acknowledging multiple perspectives and experiences as valid, rather than an either/or binary mindset, and stress the need for compassion, justice, and mutual respect in a diverse community.
2024-10-2122 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBeyond the Box (part 3): Focus ForwardIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa discuss the themes of focus, self-awareness, and accountability, drawing lessons from Proverbs 4 & 26. In this insightful conversation, the pastors delve into the importance of guarding your heart against distractions and negativity, emphasizing how our focus can easily be derailed by "sideshows" in life. They explore the power of humility, self-awareness, and personal growth, offering practical strategies like using "I statements" to improve communication and owning your actions. The discussion also highlights the balance between accountability and grace within relationships and community, urging listeners to stay fo...2024-10-1427 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBeyond the Box (part 2): Do No HarmIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa look at Wesley’s principle of “Do no harm,” urging us to be mindful of the impact of our words which can either heal or hurt. Drawing on the book of Proverbs, they’ll emphasize the importance of handling conflict with grace, patience, and love, promoting reconciliation rather than harm.
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Download a copy of our free resource guide to go along with this series at st.lukes.org/2024-10-0724 minYour Week with St. Luke’sBeyond the Box - part 1: Seek WisdomIn this episode of Your Week with St. Luke’s, Pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa discuss their new sermon series, "Beyond the Box," which explores wisdom literature from the Bible, particularly the Book of Proverbs. They emphasize the importance of seeking wisdom as a way to live purposefully and intentionally in everyday life, especially in the context of navigating challenging societal moments, like during times of tension and decision-making.
They’ll also introduce the practice of "trying-on," a communication guideline encouraging openness to new perspectives, much like trying on new clothes. What would it look like...2024-09-3023 minYour Week with St. Luke’sResolute in Purpose (part 4)In this final episode of our series on Daniel, Candler’s Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio challenges us as he walks us through chapters 5 & 6 of this book.
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2024-09-2316 minYour Week with St. Luke’sResolute in Purpose - part 3In this episode, hear from Candler’s Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio as he takes us through the dreams and interpretations of the 2nd & 4th chapters of the Book of Daniel.
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2024-09-1616 minYour Week with St. Luke’sResolute in Purpose - part 2In this second episode of our series on the Book of Daniel, Candler’s Dr. Ryan Bonfigllio walks us through the historical context, key themes, and theological takeaways of the 1st chapter, where we meet Daniel and his friends.
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2024-09-0915 minYour Week with St. Luke’sResolute in Purpose (part 1)What do we value? In this first episode of our new series on the Book of Daniel, Candler’s Dr. Ryan Bonfigllio walks us through the historical context, key themes, and theological takeaways of the 3rd chapter, where we meet Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
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2024-09-0217 minYour Week with St. Luke’sRooted in Purpose: Awaken Disciples to Reveal the KingdomIn this last episode of the series, St. Luke's Pastor Jad Denmark, Minister of Congregational Life, walks us through Ephesians 5:16-21 and 6:10-20.
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2024-08-2627 minYour Week with St. Luke’sRooted in Purpose: Reveals light through the ChurchIn this next lecture of our series, Pastor Jad, St. Luke’s Minister of Congregational Life, walks us through Ephesians 4:1-7, 25-5:2, 6-13.
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2024-08-1921 minYour Week with St. Luke’sRooted in Purpose: Disciples do good workIn this lecture, Pastor Jad, St. Luke’s Minister of Congregational Life, walks us through Ephesians 2:1-10.
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2024-08-1217 minYour Week with St. Luke’sRooted in Purpose: Awaken to God’s gift of loveIn this lecture, Pastor Jad, St. Luke’s Minister of Congregational Life, kicks off a new series on the book of Ephesians.
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2024-08-0518 minYour Week with St. Luke’sThe Sound of Music and The Central Florida Pledge!Learn about the Central Florida Pledge in this special podcast conversation between St. Luke’s Lead Pastor Jenn Stiles Williams, Dr. Joel Hunter, and Dr. Lua Hancock. Hear about how the pledge was started and how it’s related to Theatre at St. Luke’s summer production of The Sound of Music.
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2024-07-2929 minYour Week with St. Luke’sThe Land of Israel in Biblical Perspective (Part 3)The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is tangled up in questions about what the Bible has to say about the people of Israel and the land of Israel. This three-week series, taught by Candler OT professor Ryan Bonfiglio, offers biblical perspectives on this complex topic.
What does the Old Testament law have to say about how Israel is to treat foreigners who live with them in the land of Israel? Explore this topic in this final episode.
Got more questions after listening? Ryan Bonfiglio will be back with answers to your questions about the lan...2024-07-2218 minYour Week with St. Luke’sThe Land of Israel in Biblical Perspective (part 2)The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is tangled up in questions about what the Bible has to say about the people of Israel and the land of Israel. This three-week series, taught by Candler OT professor Ryan Bonfiglio, offers biblical perspectives on this complex topic.
In this episode, learn about the nature of God’s promise of this land to the people of Israel. Why is this promise given? Is the promise unconditional or contingent? How essential is access to the land to ancient Israel’s experience of God?
On July 29, a special podcast will be...2024-07-1514 minYour Week with St. Luke’sThe Land of Israel in Biblical Perspective (part 1)The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is tangled up in questions about what the Bible has to say about the people of Israel and the land of Israel. This three-week series, taught by Candler OT professor Ryan Bonfiglio, offers biblical perspectives on this complex topic.
In part 1 of this special series, hear about the history of the land of Israel. What should we call it? Who has occupied it over the years and why has it so often been the subject of conflict?
On July 29, a special podcast will be released where Ryan Bonfiglio will...2024-07-0822 min
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleBishop Trimble's Word of Encouragement Joins with Other Encouraged Attendees of the Annual Session of the Indiana Annual ConferenceBishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad MIller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexual...2024-06-1035 min
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleBishop Trimble's Word of Encouragement Joins with Other Encouraged Attendees of the Annual Session of the Indiana Annual ConferenceBishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad MIller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexual...2024-06-1035 min
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleEncouraged Voices from the Indiana Annual Conference Session: Part 1Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexual...2024-06-0838 minBe Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. TrimbleEncouraged Voices from the Indiana Annual Conference Session: Part 1Bishop Julius C. Trimble is the Resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church.Bishop Trimble has the personal mission to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential. It is his commitment to his personal mission that led Bishop Trimble to create the “To Be Encouraged” Podcast along with co-host Rev.Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble says, “I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the Bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexual...2024-06-0838 minYour Week with St. Luke’sOn Purpose: More InclusionThis week's podcast, St. Luke's on Purpose: More Inclusion, we get to hear from Dr. Ebby Arnold from the Candler Foundry as she discusses, "How do we live on purpose as a church for the rest of the world."
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2024-04-2212 minYour Week with St. Luke’sOn Purpose: More WitnessThis week's podcast, St. Luke's on Purpose: More Witness, we get to hear from Dr. Ebby Arnold from the Candler Foundry as she discusses, "How do we live on purpose as a church for the rest of the world."
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2024-04-1512 minYour Week with St. Luke’sOn Purpose: More UnityThis week's podcast, St. Luke's on Purpose: More Unity, we get to hear from Dr. Ebby Arnold from the Candler Foundry as she discusses, "How do we live on purpose as a church for the rest of the world."
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2024-04-0811 minYour Week with St. Luke’sOn Purpose: More PowerThis week's podcast, St. Luke's on Purpose: More Power we get to hear from Dr. Ebby Arnold from the Candler Foundry as she discusses, "How do we live on purpose as a church for the rest of the world."
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2024-04-0117 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLove HumblesThis week, we move toward Palm Sunday as we see Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. But we see a picture of triumph that looks a lot different than what we might expect. Join Pastor Melissa as we continue the Lenten Season.
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2024-03-1818 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLove SurrendersThis week we consider how Jesus shows us a surrendering love, willing to allow himself to die in order to bear fruit in the world, as he moves closer to giving his life on the cross. Join Pastor Melissa as we continue the Lenten Season.
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2024-03-1119 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLove GivesThis week, the gospel of John invites us to consider an all-too-familiar passage in context, John 3:16, and to see how Jesus clarifies the implications of God’s loving gift of healing and eternal life for the whole world. Join Pastor Melissa as we continue the Lenten Season.
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2024-03-0421 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLove RumblesThis week Rev. Melissa Cooper, St. Luke’s Minister of Adult Formation and Leadership speaks on John 2:13-22 as Jesus enters Jerusalem and discovers the moneychangers at the temple. Join Pastor Melissa as we continue the Lenten Season.
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2024-02-2618 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLove Speaks (Truth)This week, Jesus shows us how “Love Speaks” as he calls out Peter for a misunderstanding, and offers his first Passion prediction in Mark’s gospel. Check out this lecture by Rev. Melissa Cooper, St. Luke’s Minister of Adult Formation and Leadership as we continue the Lenten Season.
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2024-02-1920 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLove FollowsIn this episode, we learn how Jesus shows us that “Love Follows” as we explore Jesus’ ministry origin story of baptism and wilderness temptation from the gospel of Mark. Check out this lecture by Rev. Melissa Cooper, St. Luke’s Minister of Adult Formation and Leadership as we kick off the Lenten Season.
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2024-02-1220 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLife on Purpose: BelieveIn this lecture, Pastor Jad, St. Luke’s Minister of Congregational Life, walks us through John 20:11-18.
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2024-02-0523 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLife on Purpose: A Forgiving LifeCheck out this brief lecture by Pastor Jad, St. Luke’s Minister of Congregational Life, as he walks us through John 21: 15-19.
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2024-01-3012 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLife on Purpose: Be Curious, not JudgmentalAs we continue this series called Life on Purpose: Lessons from Lasso, check out this short lecture by Pastor Jad as he walks us through Luke 19:1-10.
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2024-01-2217 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLife on Purpose: Live a Relational LifeCheck out this short lecture by Pastor Jad, St. Luke’s Minister of Community Life, as he walks us through Mark 1:16-20 kicking off our new series: Life on Purpose: Lessons from Lasso.
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2024-01-1614 minYour Week with St. Luke’sReset your purposeAs we start this new year with new purpose, prepare your heart with this short lecture by Pastor Jad Denmark, Minister of Congregational Life, as he talks a little about Jesus’ baptism (Mark 1:4-11).
Intro to Mark by Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold: https://youtu.be/8jSoyp7lSOY?si=e0qvnKWHFkp28Xlt
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2024-01-0817 minYour Week with St. Luke’sThe Christmas Special!Join St. Luke’s pastors Jenn, Jad, and Melissa for a bit of Christmas Trivia. Who will win?
Catch up on podcast episodes during this Christmas Break. Questions for discussion/reflection can be found at st.lukes.org/podcast. New episodes will resume on January 8!
2023-12-2521 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLove for Everything (Advent - week 4)What does the incarnation mean for you? Hear this conversation between all three St. Luke’s Pastors: Jenn, Jad, and Melissa, as they consider Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 and John 1:1-5, 14 and the meaning of the incarnation.
Find questions for deeper reflection and discussion at st.lukes.org/podcast.
2023-12-1837 minYour Week with St. Luke’sJoy for our Future (Advent week 3)How are you living in the joy of God’s salvation now? Explore the prophecy of Isaiah 61 with this final Advent lecture by St. Luke’s Pastor Melissa Cooper, Minister of Adult Formation and Leadership.
Find questions for deeper reflection and discussion at st.lukes.org/podcast.
2023-12-1112 minYour Week with St. Luke’sPeace for our Present (Advent - week 2)Are you still hung up on the past? Check out this brief lecture by Rev. Melissa Cooper, St. Luke’s Minister of Adult Formation and Leadership, as she walks us through Isaiah 40:1-11, helping us find peace for our present and taking us further into the Advent season.
Find questions for deeper reflection and discussion at st.lukes.org/podcast.
2023-12-0412 minYour Week with St. Luke’sHope for our past (Advent - week 1)When have you asked God for a change in your circumstances? Kick-off the Advent season with this brief lecture by Rev. Melissa Cooper, St. Luke's Minister of Adult Formation and Leadership, as she walks us through Isaiah 64:1-9.
Find questions for deeper reflection and discussion at st.lukes.org/podcast.
2023-11-2713 minYour Week with St. Luke’sMore for us and from usHow do you lead your life recognizing that you may be called on to share your life? Check out this brief lecture Pastor Jad as he walks us through Jeremiah 29:11.
You can join a live discussion on this text on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Sign up any time at st.lukes.org/adults.
2023-10-3016 minYour Week with St. Luke’sWho needs a mentor?Hear the story of the Ethiopian Eunuch and reflect upon his transformation as you check out this lecture by Melissa Cooper, St. Luke’s Minister of Adult Formation and Leadership.
You can join a live discussion on this text on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Sign up any time at st.lukes.org/adults.
2023-10-2319 minYour Week with St. Luke’sWhat stories do they need?Check out this brief lecture by Pastor Melissa, where she walks us through the well known text of Deuteronomy 6:4-9, sharing some context and reminding us of the importance of telling stories.
You can join a live discussion on this text on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Sign up any time at st.lukes.org/adults.
2023-10-1611 minYour Week with St. Luke’sJoseph & his brothersCheck out this lecture from the Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold as we close out the series on (dys)FUNCTIONAL Relationships with the stories of Joseph and his brothers (the sons of Jacob).
You can join a live discussion with Ebby on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/adults.
2023-10-0218 minYour Week with St. Luke’sJacob & Esau - IdentitySibling rivalry anyone? Continuing with this series on some well-known characters of the Old Testament, hear from Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold as she walks us through the relationship between twin brothers Jacob & Esau.
Join a live discussion with Ebby on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/adults.
2023-09-2614 minYour Week with St. Luke’sTheoEd Preview with Cliff & Clay PriceCheck out this interview with twin brothers Clay Price, producer, musician, Artistic Director and Co-Founder of Encore and Cliff Price, Scenic and Art Director for Disney Parks & Resorts, as they share a little about their story and give us a sneak peak of their upcoming talk at TheoEd Orlando.
TheoEd Orlando will be held on Sunday, September 24 at 4:00 p.m. in Founder’s Hall on the St. Luke’s UMC Campus. For tickets, visit st.lukes.org/theoed.
2023-09-2128 minYour Week with St. Luke’sRebekah & Isaac - CommunicationHear from the Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold as she talks about the relationship between Isaac & Rebekah. Was it functional or dysfunctional… what do you think?
Join a live discussion with Ebby on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/adults.
2023-09-1830 minYour Week with St. Luke’sAbram & Lot - GenerosityIs there space for the “wierd uncle” at the table? Hear from Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio from the Candler Foundry as he walks us through the story of Abram & Lot and digs deeper into the themes of generosity and hospitality in the book of Genesis.
Join a live discussion with Ryan on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/adults.
2023-09-1117 minYour Week with St. Luke’sCain & Abel - Personal ResponsibilityHow can we change our relationships from dysfunctional to functional? Check out this lecture by Dr. Ryan Bonfiglio from the Candler Foundry as he talks about the relationship between Cain & Abel.
Join a live discussion with Ryan on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/adults.
2023-09-0418 minYour Week with St. Luke’sLove for one another - Romans 13How do we demonstrate love to one another? Listen to the final episode of our series on Romans, where Ebby Arnold walks us through Chapter 13.
Join a live discussion with Ebby on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/adults.
2023-08-2812 minYour Week with St. Luke’sMany members, many gifts - Romans 12How do we present a living sacrifice to God? Check out this episode by Rev. Dr. Ebby Arnold from the Candler Foundry as she walks us through Romans 12.
Join a live discussion with Ebby on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Sign up at st.lukes.org/adults.
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Making Sense Of Ministry | Youth Ministry & Children's MinistryBeing Stretched, Sharing Values, and Upping Your Communication Game | Season 4: Episode 2In this episode, Brandon Sangster from St. Lukes's UMC joins Brian and Kirsten to discuss communicating values and upping your communication game to the next level. We encourage you to check out Brandon's youth ministry on Instagram and TikTok.Find Brandon on Instagram or TikTok.Resources MentionedYouth & Children’s Ministry Job BoardYouth and Children’s Ministry CertificationsYouth or Children’s Ministry CoachingJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe To Content Filled EmailsFind the Youth Ministry Institute on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Lin...2022-09-2737 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsHe Knows My Name: Series: Portrait of a Lady: Part 1 by Raven Day McshanePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/591736 to listen full audiobooks. Title: He Knows My Name: Series: Portrait of a Lady: Part 1 Author: Raven Day Mcshane Narrator: Alex Picard Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 26 minutes Release date: May 4, 2022 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: Peer through the windows of Raven Day McShane’s life as she leaves her Army life for the civilian world—not an easy task for any military veteran. With undiagnosed Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Raven and her son, Aaron, encounter tremendous hardships as they journey through life, not always together, ultimately to learn that life is not how we plan...2022-05-0405 min
The United Methodist People PodcastUMPP.012: Rev. Jerry Rairdon-"Creating A Church His Children and Grandchildren"Episode 012 of The United Methodist People Podcast features Rev. Dr. Brad Miller conducting an in-depth interview with Rev. Jerry Rairdon, Lead Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Noblesville, Indiana. Jerry is an organizer of Indiana Uniting Methodist a group which advocates for the "One Church" Plan for "The Way Forward" which will be presented at the called February 2019 General Conference. Indiana Uniting Methodist is planning a special event featuring a message from Rev. Dr. Mark Holland from Kansas City KS, Director of Mainstream UMC another group advocating the One Church Plan. The event is Monday, October 8, 7:00 PM...2018-09-2143 min