The Woodlands Methodist Church: Loft Living Room

In this episode of the Loft Living Room Podcast, Daniel, Luann, and Rob sit down to discuss the current sermon series and reflect on opportunities they've missed. God gives us opportunities to serve Him and love others every day, and even your pastors miss the mark sometimes (or a lot of times!).

In this episode of the podcast, Daniel sits down with Dr. Stew Grant, our Pastor of Marriage and Family Ministries, to discuss the current state of the institution of marriage. They talk about trends, challenges and strategies to thrive in marriage. Whether you're single, married or engaged, this episode will be helpful for you.

Speaker: Rev. Daniel Lumpee | The New Year means new resolutions: in our relationships, in our health, in our finances. But why do so many resolutions fail? The simple answer: We don't change our habits to align with our goals. In this episode, Daniel talks through practical and Biblical advice on how to develop healthy habits in 2022.

Guest: Sherry Burkhard | In the final podcast episode of 2021, Daniel and Rob sat down with Sherry Burkhard to discuss healthy coping mechanisms during the holiday season. Sherry is the founder and Executive Director of Mosaics of Mercy, an organization that helps families navigate mental health and addiction recovery. This episode is for anyone who feels a bit stressed, overwhelmed, or anxious around this time of year. For more information on Mosaics of Mercy, go to: https://mosaicsofmercy.com | Sherry's Podcast, Hope Pieced Together, is available on all major platforms | Sherry's Book Recommendation: Loving My Actual Christmas: An Experiment in Relishing the Season by Alexandra Kuykendall

Guest: Jennifer Bruse | In the newest episode of Loft Living Room Podcast, Daniel and Luann sit down with Lofter Jennifer Bruse to talk about addiction, sobriety and the holidays. Jennifer is the Founder, President, and CEO of Hello Woodlands and has an incredible story to share about her sobriety journey.

In the final episode of The Stories that Shaped Us, the Loft team talks about the people who have helped them become who they are today. They tell stories of family members, friends, and mentors, but also share about people who tried to discourage or bring them down. If you're looking for inspiration, perspective, and plenty of laughs, have a listen!

In this special episode of the Loft Living Room Podcast, the Loft team discusses the missions experiences that impacted their lives. You'll hear stories from trips across the globe as Rob, Daniel, and Luann reflect on how helping those in need has grown their faith.

In this episode, Rob, Daniel and Luann look back on what they learned in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s. They share practical wisdom and reflect on past mistakes and triumphs. If you want to laugh, think and get perspective on how to see God moving in your life no matter the decade, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Rob sits down with Mark Swayze, Shawn Gray, and Brandon Shook to discuss our student ministry, Rebelbase. They discuss what makes Generation Z distinctive, their own calls to ministry, and how our church is raising up faithful teenagers who will lead the church for decades to come.

In this episode of the Loft Living Room Podcast, Rob, Daniel, and Luann talk about the social phenomenon of fame. They discuss the modern cultural drive to become famous, the Bible's response to fame, and even share their own 15 minutes of fame stories.

In this episode of the Loft Living Room Podcast, Daniel Lumpee interviews Methodist pastors Walter Fenton, Tom Lambrecht and Rob Renfroe about the future of the Methodist Church. Instead of rehashing the decades-long debates, they focus on the hope we can have for the future. If you're feeling uncertain about the future of our church, we know this episode will inspire and encourage you.

In this episode, Rob and Daniel discuss the formation, reliability, and nature of the Bible. They talk about what it means to trust the Bible, how it was formed, and sources outside the Bible that attest to its trustworthiness. If you have ever doubted or been skeptical about the Bible, you'll love the second part of this series on The Good Book.

In this episode of the Loft Living Room Podcast, Rob and Daniel sit down to discuss the most influential book in history, the Bible. They discuss its composition, purpose, and talk through practical tips on how to faithfully engage the Scriptures. Whether you're brand new to the Bible, a lifelong student of God's Word, or even if you're skeptical of the Bible, we know you'll enjoy the first episode in this two-part series on the Good Book.

In this podcast episode, Rob, Daniel and Luann talk about loud eaters, conflict avoiders and slow walkers – the people they find most difficult. They dive deeper into our Difficult People sermon series and discuss which types of people are personally the most difficult to love, and what they have learned about themselves. Want to laugh, think and learn? This episode is for you!

Rob, Daniel, and Luann asked 5 people closest to them to answer the question - what makes us difficult? They got some tough answers. Want an honest inside look into their lives? This episode is for you. Listen in as they share the anonymous and honest survey results identifying what makes them challenging, what triggers them, and how they can grow.

Guest speakers: Scott Peacock and Tony O'Brien | In this episode, the Loft team discusses the difficult reality that many of us face as followers of Jesus. There is some area of our life where no matter how hard we try or how much we pray. We just keep blowing it. In this episode, Scott Peacock, a counselor and therapist who is also a licensed chemical dependency counselor and certified clinical sex addiction, is joined by Tony O'Brien, who leads a ministry for men who struggle with pornography and sex addiction to share their stories, wisdom, and experience to help us break from the patterns of sin that keep us in the shadows.

Guest: Dr. Steve Parham | In this episode, we discuss perhaps one of the darkest shadows many of us struggle with, depression. Rob is joined by Luann and Daniel along with Dr. Steve Parham, Psychologist, Founder, and Executive Director of Woodlands Family Institute. Steve has great insight and expertise into how to recognize signs of depression, treatment options available, and how best to fight for recovery.

Guests: Mark Sorensen, Brenna Bullock, Rob Renfroe, Matthew Kerley | What's the most important thing you do? In fact, what is it that you were made for? Worship. Being moved by the wonder of who God is and glorifying Him with your praise and with your life. In this episode, Rob talks with those who lead worship at The Woodlands United Methodist Church and future Senior Pastor Mark Sorensen to discuss what worship is and what it means to them.

In this episode, Rob sits down with Audra Simpson and Elizabeth Chappell, founders of the Champion Project, and with foster care Champion Alan Puckett, to discuss the shocking outcomes the foster care system is currently generating. Join us as they discuss their journey to create a trauma-informed mentoring program that is changing lives for generations to come. “Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can be."

Just in time for holiday family fun, Rob and Daniel sit down with Robyn Fairchild, a therapist with the Woodlands Family Institute, to talk about navigating family relationships during the holidays. Robyn shares practical tips and tools for healthy engagement in challenging family dynamics to get you through this season without getting your tinsel in a tangle. Check it out today on your favorite podcasting platform.

In this episode, Rob talks to Luann and Meredith Hoover, Loft Worship Leader, about how their lives are affected by chronic illness. In this honest discussion, they talk about the reality of daily life and the impact on their families, relationships, and faith. Join us as we wrestle with the hardest parts of believing God as a healer, the struggle to not give up hope, and what it looks like to love and care for those around us who are suffering.

In this episode, the Loft team discusses the election season and how Christians can faithfully steward their voices and their vote. Spoiler alert: no political candidates are endorsed in this episode. Political ideology, discourse, justice, and love of neighbor are just a few topics they wrestle with to help determine how to engage politics and each other in an intense political climate.

In this episode, Rob and Luann sit down with Bryan McVeigh, Senior Vice President and Retail Area Manager for PNC Bank, to talk about Faith at Work in the time of COVID-19.  They discuss the intersection of work, ministry, and calling while discussing both the challenges and the opportunities that COVID-19 has presented.

In this episode Rob, Luann, and Matthew take on cancel culture. What is it? Does it have value? What are the dangers? Join us as we discuss how Christians navigate accountability, mercy, grace, and truth in a culture that often lacks understanding on how to live out those values.

Guest: Leah Puddester, Ph. D. Licensed Psychologist Woodlands Family Institute P.C.In this episode Rob and Luann sit down with Dr. Leah Puddester, a clinical psychologist with The Woodlands Family Institute, to discuss one of life's inevitable challenges. No matter where you grow up, where you live, who your family or friends are, or where you work, you will face conflict. It's how we respond to and engage in conflict that can transform us and our relationships. Dr. Puddester gives us deeper insight into how we are wired, how our family of origin affects our understanding of conflict, and helpful ways to handle disagreements.