Life + God Podcast

Purpose, Passion, Dinosaurs, & Candles

Aaron Willis and Alyssa Robinson discuss the question, "Why am I here?" Spiritually and personally, they talk through their feelings of purpose and passion. They acknowledge the pressure we put on ourselves to make a difference in the world or to be living every day with purpose. How would you answer the question, "Why am I here?"

Unlearn Jealousy

Alyssa Robinson and Rev. Doug Meyer get real about the envy and jealousy they deal with on a daily basis. They bravely share some personal stories of times they've gotten caught up in envy. In this episode they are using the YouVersion App Reading Plan called "Break Free From Envy." Download the YouVersion app and follow along at https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/15926.
In February they are unlearning anger with the YouVersion Reading Plan, "Calming Anger." Read ahead at https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/21400 and join us on February 1 for this episode.

Christmas Trivia

Denise Robinson challenges Aaron Willis and Alyssa Robinson with some Christmas Trivia. What do you know about the Christmas story? Maybe you don't know as much as you think! Try to answer the questions on your own or grab some family and friends and turn it into a game. Let's get the in the Christmas spirit with a little trivia, and don't forget to visit TMUMC.ORG/christmas to check out our Christmas Eve worship times.

Unlearn Loss

Grief and loss are difficult to bear, especially through the holidays. In this episode Alyssa Robinson and Doug Meyer invite you to unlearn loss by reflecting on how we treat people when they're grieving, and how we can allow the process of grief to ebb and flow in our lives without judgement. Follow along by downloading the YouVersion app and reading "5 Days to Seeing Beautiful Again" at https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/25207 
 
Next month we are kicking off the New Year with a focus on jealousy and envy. How can we stop comparing ourselves to others and unlearn jealousy? Read "Break Free From Envy" at https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/15926 for an inside look into the conversation.

Revelation Explained

What do you know about the book of Revelation? In this episode of the Life+God Podcast, Alyssa Robinson asks Rev. Daniel Humbert to explain the history, signs and wonders, and tips for reading this misunderstood book of the Bible.

Unlearn Temptation

Do you believe in Satan? What is your connection between temptation and evil? Rev. Doug Meyer and Alyssa Robinson explore these questions and more in today's YouVersion video series, "How To Battle Temptation." You can access the video series Alyssa and Doug are referring to at https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/24573.
 
Next month we'll hit a meaningful and needful topic, loss. We are unlearning the expectations around grief and loss in the YouVersion reading plan, "5 Days to Seeing Beautiful Again." Alyssa and Doug have both experienced loss of a loved one in the past year and open up about their experiences and use this reading plan to guide them through it: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/25207.

Developing a Generous Heart

Alyssa Robinson and Aaron Willis have an open conversation about their struggles with giving financially to the church, ways they've been supported by the generosity of others, and what it really means to develop a generous heart. You can contact Alyssa at alyssar@tmumc.org if you want to connect about the podcast.

Unlearn Fear

Rev. Doug Meyer and Alyssa Robinson talk about their relationship to fear, some of their greatest fears, and how they respond. Follow along with them in today's YouVersion reading plan, "Not Afraid: How Christians Can Respond to Crises" at https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/18802.
 
Next month we are hitting the topic of temptation! Join us in a new style of devotion in the YouVersion app as we explore the video series "How To Battle Temptation" at https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/24573.

The Vulnerable Church

Aaron Willis and Alyssa Robinson have a good conversation about what vulnerability looks like in the church. Is the church a safe space to be vulnerable? What does it look like to bring my true self into God's house?

Vulnerable Talk

There is no doubt that "vulnerability" has become a buzzword, but what does it really mean? Alyssa Robinson has a conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor and Dad, Chris Robinson about the importance of vulnerability in relationships and how to get started. Chris Robinson is a therapist and author of the book "C’mon, Man!: Taking on the Challenges Faced by Men." He has a private practice in Flower Mound, TX called Summit Counseling.
You can order his book and learn more information about Chris's counseling practice at https://summitcounseling.info/.