Conversation Again

In this final episode, Charla argues the Progressive position. She explains the key theological tenets upon which this position is based. At the end of the episode, the reflection questions provide a chance for further conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The United Methodist Church has been seen as a “big tent” church. Differing ideas, opinions and convictions have lived together since the merger of the Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church in 1968. This is due, in large part, to the Centrist position. Charla argues this position, naming it as an actual position. Centrists are not just those who just go along to get along. Reflection questions once again provide opportunities for further conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can you argue a position other than your own? In this episode, Charla argues the Traditionalist position. She is indebted to gracious friends of hers who hold this view, willing to offer her insights into why this view is persuasive for them. Again, reflection questions are placed at the end to aid in conversations you might be having with friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every local United Methodist Church faces the possibility of disaffiliation, being released from denominational ties to become an independent congregation. It wasn't a request from anyone in Charla's local church but now that the possibility exists, conversation ensues. Most of these conversations happen in the hallways as a larger forum has not yet been provided. Charla offers reflection questions at the end of the episode, hoping to contribute to more fruitful hallway conversations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charla Gwartney returns to discuss an ever-present conversation in her local church, disaffiliation. In this first episode, she moves from the initial question of disaffiliation to the consequences of making a decision. She illustrates three prevailing positions toward the LGBTQ community within the United Methodist Church and provides a verse from scripture that focuses the conversation on God's desire for followers to remain unified. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are missing a wonderful gift when we avoid praying out loud. Want to learn how? This podcast will offer guidance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How does desire work in our lives? This gift requires careful attention as we align our desires with God. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Church hasn't fared so well in the pandemic. But, it might be worth a conversation about why church matters more than our preferences. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Don't miss the gift of friends who will carry you to the feet of Jesus when you can't get there on your own. This podcast leaves us looking for friends like that. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

People often have very difficult questions about forgiveness because forgiveness is very difficult. This episode is about the sticky points of forgiveness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcoming a guest, Macy Land, to the podcast this week. We talk together about worship and how we experience God. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hope brings a spark. It is life. It is delight. Perhaps, it is harder to find that spark right now. But, it is worth it to seek those signs of hope. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Optimism, trust, faith. We don't see this very often so I want to highlight the gift it was in one who died May 30, 2020. We were recently able to celebrate his life on July 31, 2021. Be safe out there! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let's go way back to the wilderness wanderings of the Hebrew people, to the place called, Meribah. Consider that there are many ways to approach God, and consider that God always finds a way to respond. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Being numb is worse than acute pain. Realizing that you just don't feel anything can be a frightening experience. During the pandemic, we faced day after day of the same thing. It numbed us. We experienced futility when it just doesn't matter what you do, nothing ever changes. This podcast considers the cost of futility on our prayer life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is there such a thing as holy anger? Let's have a conversation about anger — what it is, what causes it, and what we should do with it. Let's get curious about where God is in the midst of our anger. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Leading those with authority over you is delicate, to say the least. In this episode, we explore the intricacies of relationship and how it affects leadership. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let’s close the gap between saying, “I love you,” and actions that feel loving to the other person. This is a great conversation starter! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did the CDC announcement catch you by surprise? Whether you are celebrating freedom from wearing a mask or concerned about whether it is too soon, this podcast is for you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The apostle, Paul, points to honesty in 1 Corinthians 13, "Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known.” What or who reveals you enough that you are fully known? That is where the life of honesty arrives. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Knowing what you believe is fruitful in a life of faith. Clarity is essential. So, where does it go astray? What makes a source of life become so destructive? This episode opens the conversation with these questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you remember your baptism? We celebrate the beauty of this gift the day after confirmation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Solitude is an essential ingredient in a life of faith, so how do we find it amidst the epidemic of loneliness? This episode looks at the possibility that solitude can actually nurture the relationships that address the pain of our loneliness. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I’ll be going to a memorial service and it has me thinking about the experience of loss. Subject for some great conversations, for sure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It feels like we’ve waited a lifetime for Easter this year. We’ve lived through a year of Lent, not just six weeks. Rejoice that Easter holds the hope of possibility as it arrives in 2021. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Holy Week is a long journey that begins with a hero’s welcome and ends with a resurrection. Standing stark in the middle is one of the worst devices of human torture ever conceived, the cross. Let us begin…with Palm Sunday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is time to talk about how much we’ve missed each other. There is a reason we need to be in each other’s presence and worship can’t be the same without it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Galatians is one of my most favorite books of the Bible. Paul, in this letter, pours his heart out to convince us that we can be free, unhindered, and fulfilled. Join me for this first week’s look at Galatians. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is so hard to live free. As much as we might wish to live unencumbered from our past, our faults, or inadequacies, we can’t seem to get there. The gift in Galatians is freedom. I hope you find it with me. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you meet someone who sees you and loves you even more, it changes you. If you feel like you are unlovable, this podcast will bring you a friend in the woman at the well. You’ll also glimpse what it is like when you find what you are looking for. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When you feel like talking never makes it better, you might be missing what is beyond words. This podcast looks at the limits of conversation, challenging us to look for meaning that goes deeper than word See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If I tell God I’m sorry, I’m good — right? Why do I need to confess? In this podcast, we talk about confession and why it matters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Great 40 Days will begin on Feb. 17, Ash Wednesday. In this podcast, Charla explores the meaning of this observance in our lives today.What does it mean to observe Ash Wednesday in the middle of a pandemic? How have the last 11 months shaped our understanding of mortality? Let’s have conversation again. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is always more conversation than can be completed on Sundays. This podcast is part of my personal commitment to continue the conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the ConversationThere is always more conversation than can be completed on Sundays. This podcast is part of my personal commitment to continue the conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the ConversationThere is always more conversation than can be completed on Sundays. This podcast is part of my personal commitment to continue the conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As a pastor, I am a conversation partner for many. We talk about life, love, God, purpose. We also talk about death, pain, loss and the hardest of all, futility. I guess you could say conversation is my hobby and curiosity is my jam. I’m excited to have a wider field for conversations and excited for new partners. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is always more conversation than can be completed on Sundays. This podcast is part of my personal commitment to continue the conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is always more conversation than can be completed on Sundays. This podcast is part of my personal commitment to continue the conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There is always more conversation than can be completed on Sundays. This podcast is part of my personal commitment to continue the conversation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.