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What Matters looks inward at unique experiences, upward for divine direction and outward to see God’s activity in our world. It’s all about what matters for women seeking more than just a quick glance at life.

United Methodist Church of the Resurrection


    • Sep 22, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    Episode 80: Anne Gatobu – A Life Shaped by God

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 28:07


    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!

    Episode 79: Jennifer Creager – Prayer Retreat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 27:48


    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.

    Episode 78: Stacey Sands – Hudson’s Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 23:25


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

    Episode 77: Dr. Rebeca Chow – Counseling Services

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 31:34


    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.

    Episode 76: Strangers No More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 31:33


    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.

    Episode 75: Michelle Kirby – Change is Hard!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 27:23


    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.

    Episode 74: Jen Schultz – God’s Whisper

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 28:52


    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.

    Episode 73: Ann Carter – Partner Schools

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 28:45


    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.

    Episode 72: Ellie Wells – Just Show Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 18:58


    "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.

    Episode 71: Ann Joyner – Not Worth Saving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 36:17


    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.

    Episode 70: Megan Maciel – Foster/Adopt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 29:14


    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.

    Episode 45: Transcend

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 21:46


    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.

    Episode 44: VIDEO Hope, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 7:09


    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.

    Episode 43: VIDEO-Hope, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 13:51


    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.

    Episode 42: VIDEO-Hope, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 17:31


    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.

    Episode 41: VIDEO-Body & Mind, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 17:07


    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!

    Episode 40: VIDEO-Body & Mind, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 19:20


    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!

    Episode 39: VIDEO-Body & Mind, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 27:58


    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.

    Episode 38: VIDEO-Connection, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 15:44


    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. 

    Episode 37: VIDEO-Connection, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 19:36


    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.

    Episode 36: VIDEO-New Kind of Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 18:51


    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!"

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