Life + God Podcast

How do I deal with my teenager?

"How do I deal with my teenager" is one of the top search terms around parenting we see coming to our website! Parents feel out of control and are looking for advice. On today's episode, we have our Director of Youth Ministry Steve Garrison and the Hedding family, Christina (mom), Matt (dad), and Lynley (teenager). Our panel talks through challenges, joys, and ways to keep the lines of communication open with your teens. We hope we can help your mindset shifts from "how do I deal with my teen" to "how can I better love and support my teen!" 

How do I live my faith at work?

This week in the Men In Progress series, host Dave Casey is joined by Alan Carruth, Eddy Evans, and Chuck Moseley to talk about sharing your faith in the workplace. In today's episode they discuss the challenges of living out their faith in the office and ways they find to share Christ with others. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life + God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

What are the best love stories of the Bible?

Alyssa Robinson and Denise Robinson talk through some of the most famous love stories of the Bible and debate whether or not they're actual love. Reading ancient love stories through a modern lens can create an entirely new narrative to learn from!

Who are the greatest villains of the Bible?

Who are the greatest villains of the Bible? Alyssa Robinson and Denise Robinson talk about some of the most maniacal characters in scripture and pose the question... are they monsters or misunderstood?

Who are the unsung heroes of the Bible?

Alyssa Robinson and Denise Robinson look at two of the most iconic stories in the Bible, Moses and Jesus, to find some of the unsung heroes who supported their journeys. When we take small actions of compassion, we can participate in God's heroic love story!

How can faith get me through divorce?

This week in the Men In Progress series, host Dave Casey is joined by Bill Park, Rich Fulton, and Michael Castleberry to talk about leaning on faith during divorce. In today's episode they discuss the challenges they faced while going through divorce and whether or not their faith and the church helped them. Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life + God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

When did Jesus’s teachings get a little weird?

Jesus was definitely extraordinary and out of the ordinary! So many of his teachings were countercultural, and we still wrestle with them today. Today, Rev. Gracie Millard and Alyssa Robinson talk through some of the most unusual teachings and actions of Jesus, from cursing a fig tree to transferring demons into pigs. Let's explore these tough texts to learn truth for today!

Who are the weirdest prophets in scripture?

From siccing bears on teenagers to eating locusts to laying on one side for over a year, we have plenty examples of prophets behaving oddly. Rev. Doug Meyer and Alyssa Robinson talk through some of the most extreme actions of prophets from the Bible and what we can learn from them. Is it possible that these weird messengers of God are still among us today?

Why were there so many resurrections in Bible times?

No matter what you believe, we can all agree that being resurrected from the dead is a pretty unusual experience. Rev. Daniel Humbert and Alyssa Robinson talk through all of the resurrection stories of the Bible, what makes Jesus's resurrection unique, and how we might interpret resurrection when it happens today.

What is Pentecost?

The season of Pentecost is one of the most meaningful times in the Christian faith, but where did it come from? Today Alyssa Robinson is joined by Rev. Karen Chraska to talk through the history of Pentecost, the mystery of the Holy Spirit, and what it all means for us today.