What Matters

Anne Gatobu shares about what led her to the right now, to this place and time, in a vital role for the church, as a dynamic place where God works and will continue to be the hope of the future!

Have a question you hope to answer, a situation needing direction, a troubled heart or a heart full of gratitude? Spend alone time with God to pray and listen. Learn how to plan a prayer retreat that matches your personality and brings just what you need.

"There are some whose light shines so bright that it remains even once they are gone." Hear Hudson's inspirational story.

When things get "wonky," Rebecca works to connect you with a counselor or therapist to walk with you through the storms, allowing you a safe space to get your bearings. Video episode available at Rez Women YouTube.

Upon reading what Rabbi Mark Levin said of the Jewish community at that time, "We are largely strangers...", members of United Methodist Women  considered how alone they must feel. Learn all about Strangers No More, video episode available at Rez Women YouTube.

Change in our family, change at work -- most of the time it is good and needed and offers new opportunities. And, most of the time, it's hard! Video episode on Rez Women YouTube.

Jen Schultz, Pastoral Resident at Church of the Resurrection and Seminary graduate (at age 53!), shares that as a kid she always believed in God, but found it really hard to accept that God believed in her. Video episode available at Rez Women YouTube.

Ann Carter shares how what began with a new coat of paint became an ongoing relationship with area school staff, teachers and students. Video episode available on Rez Women YouTube.

"Just show up," says Ellie, and God will meet you there! Meet Ellie Wells, one of six young adult interns at church this summer (and soon to be rummage sale expert!). Video episode at Rez Women YouTube.

Ann Joyner shares the story of her son's twenty-one miraculous and grace-filled years -- and the number of lives and hearts Matthew changed, simply by being alive.​ Video episode on Rez Women YouTube.

Whether temporary foster care, permanent adoption, or family reunification, it is incredible to see children thrive as part of a family. Video episode available at Rez Women YouTube.

Meet Ginger Rothhaas by VIDEO (link in show notes) to learn the ways that Christian mystics used meditation and contemplation to transcend worry, fear or anxiety and draw closer to God. She offers us helpful tips to incorporate those practices into everyday life.

Meet Nan Smith by VIDEO (link in show notes) and experience an uplifting message leading to Hope! Her words offer encouragement as well as practical ways to become hope-filled.

Meet Patricia Sanders-Hall by VIDEO (link in show notes) for tips to build your spiritual muscles in order to successfully cope with life’s challenges.

Meet Susan Brown by VIDEO (link in show notes) for a new perspective to find hope through humor, moments of joy, and a moving experience from her trip to the Holy Land.

Meet Heather Jorgenson by VIDEO (link in show notes), fitness instructor, who highlights how simply focusing on yourself, investing the time in working out and scheduling your morning to begin this way, makes these days of staying home fly by!

Meet Dr. Jess Bolhke by VIDEO (link in show notes) to learn about being #HealthyAtHomeKC while working from home, moving regularly, stretching adequately, and using pillows at night to sleep well. Post your comments/photos to join the journey!

Meet Michelle Anspaugh by VIDEO (link in show notes), mental health professional, to dig into the collective grief and trauma we are facing and feeling. She gives insight to the why’s and what’s that are behind it, as well as tools to help regulate and manage our emotions.

Meet Courtney Holmes by VIDEO (link in show notes), who found really meaningful connection through continuing to meet with her small group via Zoom and that it’s truly added an element of normalcy to our very odd time. 

Meet Julie Merchant by VIDEO (link in show notes) to learn that while we are physically distant, we must remain socially connected to our friends and family.

Meet Robin McCullough by VIDEO (link in show notes) for a fun conversation about learning to connect online -- and God's persistence to work through people, even those who first say, "No!"