Life + God Podcast

What if the church has hurt me?

Rev. Rachel Griffin is the Senior Pastor of Oak Lawn UMC, a reconciling and LGBTQIA+ ally church in Dallas, TX. In today's episode, she and Alyssa Robinson tackle the topic of religious trauma. How do I stay connected spiritually if I've been hurt by the church? How can I start to put the pieces back together? How can I be a place of healing for others who have been hurt? We explore all of these questions and more!

Where did the Trinity come from?

A foundational doctrine for the majority of Christian denominations is the Trinity, that is, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. But where did the Trinity come from? Does this doctrine liberate or limit our understanding of God? Rev. Dr. Nick McRae walks Alyssa Robinson through the tradition of the Trinity and how it has shaped his theology. This is Pastor Nick's last episode of Life+God Podcast before his appointment to Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Forney, TX. Wish Nick luck, and join us in thanking him for his service and wisdom.

What does God want from me?

Have you ever wondered exactly what God wants from you? Sometimes we try to make it seem so easy to follow God, but it's complicated with a lot of gray areas. How do we know God's will? Does God really have a plan for me? Is there only one right path? These are some of the questions that Alyssa Robinson and Rev. Karen Chraska address in today's episode of Life+God Podcast.

Why do we worship?

Alyssa Robinson and Rev. Karen Chraska take a deeper look at the worship services we host today and why we do the things we do or maybe the things we don't do. Why do we come together as a people to worship God and how does it compare to the original church?

Why is it so hard to forgive?

Today in the Men In Progress series, host Dave Casey is joined by Paul Beck, Michael Tuggle, and Mike Campbell to discuss why it is forgiveness is such a hard thing to give but also how important it is to living the lives Christ has called us to live.

Why am I expected to spread the message of Jesus?

For many of us who call ourselves Christians, talking about Jesus, religion, or faith outside of church feels cringeworthy. If I'm an introvert or I feel uncomfortable evangelizing, what is expected of me when it comes to sharing the Gospel? Alyssa Robinson shares her hang-ups around spreading the Good News with Rev. Dr. Nick McRae.

Why is the Methodist church splintering?

Big news has come out in the United Methodist Church and we're guessing you have big questions. Alyssa Robinson talks to Rev. Daniel Humbert about the creation of the Global Methodist Church and why they are leaving the United Methodist Church. If you want to understand what this decision means for Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, visit TMUMC.ORG/umc.

How is my faith influenced?

Rev. Doug Meyer and Alyssa Robinson talk about cultural, social, personal, and religious elements that have influenced and shaped their faith over time. How is your faith influenced?

What are you afraid of?

This week in the Men In Progress series, host Dave Casey is joined by Alan Carruth, Dan Corbitt, and Jim Gerber as they discuss the things that scare men most and how with the love and comfort of God they deal with their fears.

Can I trust the Bible? (Part 2)

Alyssa Robinson and Rev. Dr. Nick McRae continue their conversation about the Bible, what they believe and don't believe, and how to discern truth from false teachings.