Life + God Podcast

Why do we have sacraments?

In today's episode, Rev. Daniel Humbert explains to Alyssa Robinson why we have sacraments in the United Methodist Church, how they are different from other faith traditions, and how they are different from rites or ceremonies, like confirmation. They specifically talk about the meaning behind baptism, confirmation, and communion, why we practice them, and how they're connected.

What is the role of service in Christian discipleship?

This week in the Men In Progress series, host Dave Casey is joined by Rev. Doug Meyer, Mike Sherwood, and Kevin Cummings to discuss the role serving others plays in their Christian discipleship. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life + God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

What is grace?

Rev. Gracie Millard and Alyssa Robinson have an in-depth conversation about grace and the Wesleyan understanding of grace. John Wesley identified three types of grace: prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying. What does grace really mean and how does it impact our relationship with God? Tune in and learn about the different definitions of grace.

What makes a church community?

What does community mean to you? Are churches living into the concept of community or are we walling off? What does community look and feel like in 2022? These are some of the questions Alyssa Robinson, Aaron Willis, and Rev. Karen Chraska explore in today's episode. Let's work together to create community outside of the church walls so the people around us can experience God's love.

Will the poor always be with us?

Will the poor always be with us? Alyssa Robinson, Alex Ward, and Hillery Cross explore this question through the lens of food insecurity, looking to Matthew 26: 6-13 and Deuteronomy 15. Alex and Hillary are co-leads of the Lewisville chapter of Lovepacs, and they have a unique perspective into this question. As we learn daily to love our community better, Lovepacs is a great organization to start with. Join us in collecting food items for Lovepacs at https://www.tmumc.org/lovepacs or visit https://lovepacs.org/ to learn more about this amazing non-profit. 
 
You can see testimonials from former Lovepacs recipients (including the sweet corn story) at https://lovepacs.org/media/. 

Can I worship in the sanctuary of my Peloton, boat ramp, or golf course?

In this month's episode of the Men In Progress series, host Dave Casey is joined by Jody Turnbow, Chuck Mosely, and Kevin Cummings to discuss how it is we can find God, peace, and fellowship in unconventional settings. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life+God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

Did Tamar crack the code?

Today we're in Genesis 38 exploring the story of Tamar and Judah. Tamar is a woman you don't wanna mess with! She gets stuck in a patriarchal system and figures out how to use it to her advantage. She uses the system to break the system in the most cunning way. Read along with us and have fun rolling around in this weird Bible story!

How did Noah’s story end?

Noah's Ark is one of our favorite Bible stories to read in children's groups, but do you really remember how the story ends? It's not all rainbows and butterflies. This is not the story you remember from your childhood! Rev. Doug Meyer and Rev. Daniel Humbert dive into the weird ending to the story of Noah and explore what we can possibly learn from it. Read Genesis 9:20-28 to follow along and experience the weirdness for yourself.

What’s up with Lot?

In the month of July we're exploring the weird stories from the Bible, and look no further than Lot and his daughters. This story encompasses mass genocide, incest, rape, and an angry mob. What can we possible learn about God or each other? Alyssa Robinson, Rev. Karen Chraska, and Rev. Daniel Humbert wrestle with 5 potential interpretation theories of Genesis 19:30-38. Read the story and follow along. This is not your average Bible story.

Did becoming a father change your faith?

In this month's episode of the Men In Progress series, host Dave Casey is joined by Chris Robinson, Andy Juett, and Jimmy Scott to discuss faith, fatherhood, and how one informs the other raising kids in a challenging world. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life+ God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.