Podcast appearances and mentions of cynthia wilson

Chef Cynthia Wilson and Craig Bjork had envisioned retiring to Portugal "someday," but when COVID brought their bustling food truck business to a halt, "someday" became "today." Despite their contrasting personalities—Cynthia, a creative dynamo, and Craig, the embodiment of laid-back calm—they've created a life of joy, affordability, and deep community in Portugal. If you've ever dreamed of a bold retirement, no matter how unconventional, this episode might ignite your passion to pursue it with the same vigor (or even more) as you did your career. Your someday could start sooner than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Rematriation, Land, and Healing," featured co-founder of Women of Bears Ears, Cynthia Wilson, and board member of Women of Bears Ears, Doreen Bird. Assistant Dean for Religion and Public Life, Hussein Rashid, served as moderator. How we steward our land—and the lands of others—brings up essential questions of belonging, indigeneity, and spiritual and political governance. How do different types of stewardship impact how we enact democracy in and with the land we occupy? This session examined how we relate to the natural world around us and the possibilities—and obstacles—for strengthening those relationships through our democratic institutions. This was the fourth of four sessions in the Religion and Democratic Ideals series. This series focused on where religion intersects with democratic ideals and institutions. Sponsored by Religion and Public Life Full transcript forthcoming.

The city of Minneapolis is looking at what steps to take following a neighbor dispute that turned violent. On Monday morning Minneapolis police announced a new partnership with the Minneapolis NAACP to address neighborhood disputes. Minneapolis NAACP President, Cynthia Wilson, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the new initiative.

 Freddie Bell, morning show host at 89.9 KMOJ, the People's Station, and AACP President Cynthia Wilson emphasized the importance of accountability in the Davis Moturi shooting incident in Minneapolis. During their conversation, Wilson articulated the need for a thoughtful approach to addressing the emotional impact of such events and explored effective strategies to confront these ongoing issues within the community. 

Vivien Lougheed, born in Winnipeg in 1943. Her family was troubled, so she learned early to huddle in safe places and read. They were also poor, so she was forced to steal books. One especially caught her eye — a travel book. It was a bit beyond her, but had pictures. At the age of 8, she got a bike, and rode all the streets of the city until a tire went flat, something her stepfather was too busy to fix. At age 16 she quit school and used her recently acquired typing skills to get secretarial work and find a place to live. On her first vacation, summer 1960, she boarded a Greyhound for Jasper. One glimpse of the mountains and her life's purpose was clear. For a while, marriage, kids, training as a medical lab tech, and a job in the hospital tied her down. Now she was in Prince George, where husband #1 had a lucrative job on the BCR. Soon the kids were old enough to give her the time, and her own job was lucrative enough to give her the money, to travel. She'd also found, in the lab, a partner in crime. This was Joanne Armstrong. Buried deeply beneath Joanne's taciturn and cynical temperament, was a desire for adventure equal to Vivien's. It started with long distance trekking, cycling and canoeing: weeks in Quetico Park in Ontario, weeks in Banff and Jasper, weeks in the Nahanni, weeks in Europe etc. The pattern was set. Back-pack travel. Cheap hotels, cheap transportation, and marketplace food with (if possible) red wine. In the course of this, husband # 1 realized that Viv's mind was elsewhere. Interestingly, Joanne's husband arrived at a similar conclusion at the same time. This resulted in a certain reallocation of financial resources, and a certain new freedom. At this time, they were taking canoe lessons so they could paddle the Nahanni River, and lobbying the Chinese government to travel freely in China. In the course of this, books came back into Viv's life. They arrived in the form of a bespectacled college English instructor, John Harris. John was a reluctant traveler and trekker, but had a nose for stories. He had an old school friend at the Citizen newspaper, a few connections with small-press publishers in Vancouver, and a small publishing operation of his own. More importantly, he had a pension and a medical and dental plan. He deftly used these things to win Viv's heart. With him, she could travel year-round and, using his connections and editorial assistance, become a travel writer. And so it happened that Viv traveled the world, the dangerous places with Joanne, the safer ones with John. The self-published travel-guide Central America by Chickenbus (3 editions, 1988 – 93) led to a contract with Hunter Publishing in Miami for guides to Belize, western Mexico, Cuba, Bolivia. A weekly column in the Citizen (1991 – 96) caught the attention of the Prince George publisher Cynthia Wilson, who ran Caitlin Press. Forbidden Mountains resulted. It described a trip with Joanne through the areas of Tibet closed to travelers. Viv and Joanne hired Uyger truckers get them through Chinese border stops. A perceptive friend described this journey as “insane.” Caitlin also commissioned a guide to local hikes, From the Chilcoten to the Chilcoot (2005), and Caitlin's associated press Harbour Publishing commissioned Understanding Bolivia: A Traveller's History (2008) So, Viv's adventurous spirit and curiosity about the world came to be reflected in an extensive body of work, which includes over 10 books. These books are known for their vivid storytelling and practical advice — practical even if you want to follow her into some wild places. She has also written about the history and geography of remote regions. .Learn more about Vivien's books by visiting https://www.chickenbustales.com/

00:00 – 16:32 – Kevin and Marc get you set for the sports weekend, a huge night for hoops in Indiana: the IU women get the best of Caitlin Clark and Iowa, Purdue routes Rutgers, Pacers take care of business against Pistons, Butler/Seton Hall tomorrow, Caitlin Clark's off night 16:33 – 24:29 – Morning Checkdown 24:30 – 42:21 – Teri Moren comments on getting a top-10 win against Iowa last night, cocaine onion, Colts in-house free agents, Tyquan Lewis and Rigoberto Sanchez, will the Colts and Chris Ballard finally sign a legit Day 1 player in free agency?, NBA All-Star criteria and does it mean Indiana may struggle to get the event to return? 42:22 -  1:02:32– ISC's Greg Rakestraw joins us to discuss his upcoming state finals call, IU women topping Caitlin Clark and Iowa last night, Caitlin Clark's status of going pro at the end of the season, Mike Woodson's future at Indiana, why don't we see any more “bracket buster” match-ups for mid-majors like we used to?, what big event would he like to see come to Indy, a Winter Classic at IMS?, Colts Day 1 free agent signing?, Morning Checkdown 1:02:32- 1:23:15 – Deliverance, Pacers thoughts: Jarace Walker's lack of playing time, college basketball slate this weekend and Jak Collinsworth, 1:23:15 –1:29:38- Kevin and Marc comeback with a big question, is Chicago done with Justin Fields? Marc, a well known Bears fan, gives his opinion on the four-year veteran. Plus, Kevin and Marc debate the upcoming NFL Draft and Combine. Then, is Brock Bowers the baby of George Kittle and Dwight Clark? The guys debate the comments from draft experts. 1:29:38– 1:56:36- Kevin and Marc start the final hour of the show with a lengthy discussion on Purdue post Rutgers. Kevin shares his thoughts on February losses, Marc fires back with his own, and the two debate the Ohio State loss and the Rutgers win.   1:56:36- 2:10:08 – POP QUIZ 2:10:08- – KB wraps up the final hour of the show with a conversation with Cynthia Wilson, the owner of Country Kitchen. Wilson shares the history of her restaurant, her reaction to celebrities visiting her restaurant, and serving Shaquille O'Neal.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minneapolis NAACP President, Cynthia Wilson talks about her disappointment with Brooklyn Center School District 286 with Freddie Bell and Chantel SinGs. The NAACP is involved in an investigation of a hostile work environment and discrimination in the school district, particularly with the Human Resource Department.

Updates and information on new Filings with the  City of Minneapolis and the NAACP Discrimatory Lawsuit. 

The Minneapolis NAACP is highly disappointed with the disrespect and refusal to host a meeting withthe Brooklyn Center School District 286. The Minneapolis NAACP became involved with an investigationof hostile work environment, disparities with discipline/termination, bullying, harassment, verbal abuse,retaliation, and discrimination within the school and primarily with the Human Resource Department.We as an organization take any claims of any kind seriously and provide our due diligence ininvestigating. Upon doing so, we reached out to the Superintendent of the Brooklyn Center SchoolDistrict 286, to meet and we were told NO! This is unacceptable as a taxpayer, and as a civic leader inthe black community. Our question is, what are they hiding, that they will not meet with us, nor provideus with information about their policies/practices? They cannot and will not just tell us, NO. They'reusing their “White Supremist” behavior. This is the 21 st century, and regardless of what you think aboutsomeone, based on their race, disability, gender, age, religion, (any protected class) you will bechallenged. We demand to be treated with respect! The Minneapolis NAACP is a branch of the NationalOrganization that is the oldest and most effective civil rights movement in the country and will be valuedand respected as such. We are demanding a meeting with the Brooklyn Center School Boardimmediately, for this blatant level of dismissive behavior, and dereliction of duties assigned to thesuperintendent.

Cynthia Wilson, (RPL Native and Indigenous Rights Fellow) and Angelo Baca (Cultural Resources Coordinator for Utah Diné Bikéyah) speak from their experience as Indigenous community organizers helping to secure the protection of Bears Ears National Monument. Located in southeast Utah, Bears Ears was subjected to Proclamation 9681 by President Trump in 2017 to reduce protected lands by more than 1.1 million acres. Following an Indigenous-led movement to protect Bears Ears, a reparative proclamation to modify the boundaries was issued by President Biden in October, 2021. Cynthia Wilson and Angelo Baca will discuss lessons learned from listening, organizing, mobilizing, and planning from a placed-based approach while engaging local Tribal voices, advancing community priorities and goals of ancestral land protection. This event took place on April 28, 2022 Learn more: https://rpl.hds.harvard.edu/news/bears-ears%C2%A0-listening-we-are-still-here-and-land-calling-us-back-0

Former executive director of Worship Resources, Dr. Cynthia Wilson, rejoins the Worship Team to talk about her new venture as the founder and director of the Junius B. Dotson Institute. Listen in as Cynthia shares vision and plans of the Institute and how it figures to be both innovative and historical, archiving a rich tradition for the whole church and at the same time grounding and training new worship leaders for the church today. The “and beyond” part of the title is very important to her as she envisions an instrument for the whole church, not just the Black and/or Africana church. Based out of Garrett Evangelical Seminary in Chicago, and partnering with Discipleship Ministries, the Institute will have a global impact and a Kin-dom vision. The learn more about the Institute, contact Garrett Seminary or go to their website: https://www.garrett.edu/garrett-evangelical-partners-with-discipleship-ministries-to-create-the-junius-b-dotson-institute-for-music-and-worship-in-the-black-church-and-beyond/

Young and Indigenous Presents Oomagelees Cynthia Wilson from Lummi- another one of our beloved elders. She is a Lummi Language teacher. She didn't just teach me language, though, she taught me how to sing, dance and make give away items for ceremonies. She taught us many things about our culture. I am thankful she did because I would have never known these valuable cultural traditions without her. We talk about the importance of Lummi Language in this episode while having a general conversation. She has been a teacher in our community since I started elementary school. I am 26 now so she has been teaching us for a long time. She speaks the language and returns it back to our community; again, I find this very important because our language was almost lost except for a few elders speaking and preserving it. She has gifted the language to so many children and I can't imagine how thankful our ancestors are for her contributions to our community. Hy'shqe and thank you for all that you do for us in our Lummi community- our hands go up to you o/ I also want to bring light to the fact that her father was taken from his family as a child and placed in a residential school. Cynthia says that they would take the older child of siblings because they wouldn't want them to be teaching the culture to the younger ones. You will get to hear the story of how that happened and the reason for this. I want to bring awareness on the subject of the 215 children and how our people were a part of the residential school era as well. The things that happened need to be acknowledged because we didn't ask for it, it was forced on us.

In this episode of the Worship Matters podcast, the Worship Team shares favorite resources they find helpful in worship planning. From books to websites and videos, Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, and Dr. Derek Weber offer suggestions on how to deepen both understandings and practice of designing and presenting worship in your local church. Especially important today are resources that can help us expand our cultural awareness and add new flavors—sounds and rhythms to our weekly worship experience. Join us for this vital conversation.

In this wide-ranging conversation, the Worship Team – Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, and Dr. Derek Weber – remember together their personal highlights of Worship Matters podcasts in 2021. We remember special guests and topics that challenged and stretched us and themes such as multiculturalism and hybrid worship that recur again and again. Then we end with a peek into the future and the topics and plans we have for 2022. Through it all we emphasize that worship is a part of the church's disciple-making ministry. And we give thanks for listeners and invite responses and suggestions from all.

Traditional knowledge that addresses the environmental, cultural, nutritional and spiritual health of the land and the people is at the heart of Cynthia Wilson's work. As a tribal member of the Navajo Nation, Cynthia was born and raised in Monument Valley, UT. We talk with Cynthia about her work with traditional foods and the founding of the Women of Bears Ears who seek to restore Indigenous women's matrilineal roles and the rematriation of the Earth.

That might seem like an odd question; worship just is! But the worship team suggests in our new resource “Forming Disciples Through Worship” (available https://store.umcdiscipleship.org/shop-all/) that worship has the intent of forming disciples. Listen in as Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, and Dr. Derek Weber present this resource and discuss how worship teams and leaders might use this resource, what evaluation of worship means, and, of course, what worship is for.

This episode, the worship team presents the upcoming worship series posted on UMCDiscipleship.org. Bring your calendar and note pads as Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, and Dr. Derek Weber talk worship planning, lectionary series, music, and liturgy for the rest of Year B and the beginning of Year C. They also cast a vision for worship beyond the confines of culture and traditional practice. Worship reflects what is and casts a vision for what might be—the kin-dom of God. Join us for this practical and inspirational approach to worship planning.

Worship Team Executive Director, Dr. Cynthia Wilson invites Pastor and Musician the Rev. Marilyn Thornton to share about her wide-ranging ministry in the local church, as editor of African American Resources through the United Methodist Publishing House, and as Director/Campus Ministry at the Wesley Foundation at Fisk University. It is there that Rev. Thornton developed, with the Wesley Foundations at Tennessee State University, Belmont University, and Austin-Peay State University, the Elijah Project. The Elijah Project is designed to help young leaders develop relationships as they examine the impact of racism and white supremacist ideology on society. Join us as we hear how the fundamental Christian value we call “the golden rule” became a way of opening eyes and working for change.

This week, Executive Director of Worship Ministries, the Rev. Dr. Cynthia Wilson has a conversation with former student and newly Ordained Elder Rev. Brittney D. Stephan about her work for diversity in the Michigan Conference of the UMC. Rev. Stephan is a member of the Indiana Conference, but works as Associate Director for Multicultural Vibrancy in the Michigan Conference. Join us as she explains what that involves and how churches can contribute to the call to dismantle racism in the UMC.

Dr. Kim Harris joins Drs. Cynthia Wilson and Diana Sanchez-Bushong of the Worship Team to discuss the tradition and use of African American Spirituals in worship today. Dr. Harris is Assistant Professor of African American Thought and Practice in the Department of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University. She is a liturgist, composer, and expert in spirituals and freedom songs. To help churches effectively use this vast musical tradition, Dr. Harris has composed Welcome Table: A Mass of Spirituals (see http://www.drkimharris.com/welcome_table_000.htm for more information). Join us for this lively conversation around the rich heritage of spirituals and freedom songs.

Dr. Sylvia Bartley is joined by Cynthia Wilson, the Second Vice President of the Minneapolis NAACP and PJ Hill, the Third Vice President of the Minneapolis NAACP. They will discuss what steps need to take place to eradicate systemic racism in Minneapolis and what the Minneapolis branch of the NAACP are doing for community involvement.

The worship team begins a miniseries discussing the opportunities and challenges of returning to in-person worship. In this first episode, Director of Preaching Ministries, Dr. Derek Weber, has a conversation with the Rev. Nancy Nichols, Senior Pastor of First UMC Michigan City, Indiana, and the Rev. Stephen Handy of McKendree UMC in Nashville, Tennessee, about navigating the pandemic and online worship and the move to in-person worship. With an abundance of caution, both pastors are moving their congregations to a hybrid experience of online and in-person worship and discipleship that promised to become the post-pandemic church. If you have experiences and wisdom to share on how your congregation is making the move, contact us and share your story. You could be our next guest on Worship Matters! “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong and Dr. Derek Weber talk with the Rev. Beth Richardson about her new book and Upper Room eCourse for the season of Lent: Walking in the Wilderness. Join us for this conversation about the struggles of daily living and the desire to find hope and beauty in a difficult time. You can sign up for the course here: https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/walking-in-the-wilderness/?product_id=2585348&coupon_code=PODCAST. And for listeners to the podcast there is a coupon for 50 percent off that is good until April 3, 2021. You can order Rev. Richardson’s book here: https://upperroombooks.com/book/walking-in-the-wilderness/ “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this episode of the Worship Matters podcast, Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries, talks with Shelley Walters, Director of Faith Development at Saint John’s UMC in Austin, Texas, and Rev. Lisa Straus, Senior Pastor of Buda UMC in Buda, Texas, about how to have a COVID-safe observance of Ash Wednesday. With all the restrictions and limitations still in place, what might our Ash Wednesday look like this year? What about Holy Week and other Lenten services? Listen as we discuss these vital and practical issues with practitioners. Supporting this podcast, the worship team posted this article with other helpful information: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/tips-for-ash-wednesday-during-covid-19. You can also contact our guests via email: Shelley Walters, shelley@stjohnsaustin.org; and Rev. Lisa Straus, pastorlisa@budaumc.org. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

A conversation with the worship team and Dawn Wiggins Hare, General Secretary of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) for the United Methodist Church; and the Rev. Dr. B. Kevin Smalls, Senior Pastor of Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield, Michigan. What is Dr. King’s vision of the “beloved community” and is it possible in our time to get there? Hear the team with Secretary Hare and Dr. Smalls consider what it takes to move toward such a dream. For more information about COSROW, visit www.gcsrw.org and www.umsexualethics.org. For more on Hope UMC in Southfield, visit www.hopeumc.org. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

The worship team provides a glimpse into the beginning of 2021. It’s a new year with new hopes and new ideas. We are putting worship series out there for your adaptation. The team discusses the components of the worship series and how you can use them to the best advantage. Plus, there are a few hints as to other projects in the works. And an invitation to you to tell us what you want to hear about this coming year. Go to Contact Us to send us a suggestion! “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

The worship team, Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, and Dr. Derek Weber, look back over a year’s worth of podcasts and lift up moments of surprise and change, of teaching and learning, but also liturgy, music, and preaching. The team also issues a request to the listeners to help shape content for 2021. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of the Worship Team at Discipleship Ministries, speaks with the Rev. Bryan Tener, Director of Contextual Evangelism, Community Engagement, and Church Planting/Path1. Rev. Tener’s work with the Oklahoman Indian Missionary Conference (OIMC) gives him unique insight into the necessity and blessings of multicultural worship. Listen in as Cynthia and Bryan discuss the key elements vital worship in multicultural settings. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, talks with his wife, La Donna Riddle Weber, librarian at the Scarritt Bennett Center and mother of two adult children, about their experiences of worshiping at home during Advent. Listen as they discuss ways the church can partner with families and individuals worshiping at home to make this Advent season a fully engaged experience of worship even at home. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries, discusses the project to vet contemporary music for its theological soundness and appropriateness for worship in United Methodist congregations. Joining her are two members of the 11-member team. Dr. Nelson Cowan, Project Manager, and Dr. Gerald Liu, both United Methodist pastors and academics trained in worship and preaching. Join us to learn about the criteria and process in this vital project for modern worship in The United Methodist Church. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

The Worship Team discusses the meanings and traditions of Advent in this wide-ranging conversation. In light of COVID-19 and the restrictions in place, how will we be able to celebrate this holy season? Maybe unlike anything we’ve done before, but it is certainly still worth doing. Listen in for ideas and inspiration as the Worship Team explores Advent worship 2020. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship for Discipleship Ministries, invites the Rev. Pam Pirtle, Director of Leadership and Accountability for the Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW), an agency of the UMC, to discuss the upcoming event titled “I Am Her” and the work of COSROW to bring “Awareness, Monitoring, Advocacy, and the Empowerment of Women for participation in the total life and mission of the church” – the four areas of focus of the agency. “I Am Her” is a women’s leadership summit sponsored by COSROW and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, October 8-10 and accessible virtually. For more information, visit: https://www.garrett.edu/events/i-am-her-womens-leadership-summit-2020 “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, shares some ideas about preaching online. The online worship experience grew out of a sense of urgency, but will remain as a viable asset to the proclamation of the Word to new and wider audiences. It is, therefore, up to every preacher and worship team to consider how to use this medium to maximize the unique advantages available. Paying attention to preaching online is a vital part of this new ministry. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

While it is easy to think about all that has been lost or changed or what we have suffered from the pandemic, there are also blessings to embrace. Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries, and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, discuss what blessings might be found in the upset caused by the safe at home sheltering mandates and how the Church continues to adjust and adapt and maybe reclaim some essential practices of being the church. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this episode of the Worship Matters podcast, Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of the Worship Team, discusses with Rev. Hank Jenkins about advocating for, welcoming, and including people with disabilities within our communities. Rev. Jenkins is a part of the Disability Ministries Committee of the United Methodist Church (visit umcdmc.org for more information). They also discuss what each local church can do to better serve people with disabilities. More resources on ableism can be found at https://umcdmc.org/resources/christian-education/theology/. More information on the Accessibility Audit for churches can be found at https://umcdmc.org/resources/accessibility-and-united-methodist-churches/accessibility-audit/. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this episode of the Worship Matters podcast, Director of Preaching Ministries, Dr. Derek Weber talks with Dr. Eric Barreto, Weyerhaeuser Associate Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Barreto wrote “Preaching About Racism in America: What Comes Next?” which was first published on ChurchAnew.org. Many preachers took the bold step of preaching about the racism pandemic after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the subsequent protests that sprang up around the world (see: https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/sermons-on-anti-racism). Dr. Barreto argues that while a good beginning, there is more work to be done. Listen in on the conversation for some answers as to what’s next. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Director of Music Ministries, Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong has a conversation with David Bone, executive director of the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts, about the pressures on choirs and singers during the pandemic in this episode of Worship Matters. Music is central to our United Methodist worship so caring for singers and musicians is vital for our communities of faith. The Fellowship wants to be a partner in providing this care. Join them for a free prayer retreat, or enjoy a six-month complementary membership, or join the Fellowship Convocation next year. Find out more about these opportunities on their website: https://www.umfellowship.org “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Senior Pastor Carol Cavin-Dillon, of West End United Methodist Church, joins with Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, for this episode of Worship Matters. Following the last episode where Diana Sanchez-Bushong and Derek Weber discussed some of the issues related to the re-opening of churches for in-person worship, we now have a practitioner’s view and a little bit of insight into the working of a local church during this pandemic. Short answer: it’s complicated! Listen in as we share in learnings and experiences from Pastor Carol. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Time to reopen? This week’s podcast is a conversation between Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director or Music Ministries, and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, around all the issues of reopening churches. Listen in as they share research and a variety of experiences from around the denomination about the pitfalls and joys of reunion as churches begin to reopen for in-person worship, settling on the common advice from lots of corners – take it slow! “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this episode of Worship Matters, Director of Preaching Ministries, Dr. Derek Weber, talks with Kevin Johnson, Director of Children’s Ministries. The issues of children and worship were already complex with differing opinions on how to keep children engaged during worship, but adding in the pandemic and online worship has escalated those issues. Join us as we wrestle with some pros and cons of worship with children. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this stress-filled time, the Worship Team – Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Dr. Derek Weber, and Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong – talk with the dean of the Upper Room Chapel, Beth Richardson about caring for your own soul as you lead others in worship and spiritual life. This episode of Worship Matters just might help strengthen your grip on your walk with God. Listen as the team and Beth discuss prayer and spiritual direction and leading worship even in a time of pandemic. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

This week’s episode of Worship Matters features a conversation between Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries for the Worship Team here at Discipleship Ministries, and Brian Hehn, who is the Director of The Center for Congregational Song with The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada. Diana and Brian wrestled with the crucial and complicated issue of singing in worship in this post-quarantine, COVID-19 pandemic age. Questions on every worship leader’s mind are addressed in this lively conversation. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

This episode of Worship Matters features Director of Preaching Ministries, Dr. Derek Weber in conversation with the Rev. Jeffrey Campbell, Associate General Secretary of Discipleship Ministries talking about preaching. Preaching is part of the pastor’s identity and also a task that must be performed with frightening regularity, and the season has caused preachers to rethink the task of preaching for a new era. Listen as they discuss what preaching is and can be, and what online preaching can teach us about this task. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this week’s episode of the Worship Matters podcast, Dr. Cynthia Wilson, executive director of the Worship Team of Discipleship Ministries, and Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, director of Music Ministries, speak with Rev. Nathalie Nelson Parker, program coordinator for the National Network of Young Adults, a program of Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC21), a national plan of the United Methodist Church. SBC21 is dedicated to helping predominately black congregations become effective and fruitful in mission and ministry. This is done by offering specific services to collaborating churches based on needs identified by annual conference bishops, cabinets, local congregations, clergy, and laity. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this week’s episode of Worship Matters, Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of the Worship Team of Discipleship Ministries, speaks with Dr. Safiyah Fosua, of Indiana Wesleyan Seminary, and formerly part of the Worship Team at Discipleship Ministries, about the Africana Worship Project. This latest worship resource is being written by young practitioners whose vision of the Africana worship experience is both based on tradition but embracing a new spirit. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

The Worship Team was excited to welcome the Rev. Olu Brown of Impact United Methodist Church in Atlanta to our conversation in this episode. The motto of Impact Church is “Doing Church Differently,” and Rev. Brown and the leadership team have modeled that in many creative ways, one of which is the use of technology in all levels of ministry and worship. Consequently, they were uniquely placed for this unique time. The Worship Team attempts to listen and learn from the failures and successes of this amazing church. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

As churches have moved to offering more online worship services, the questions keep coming in as to what is legal to stream and what is not. The broader question of copyrighted materials, who owns them, and who can give permission to use them for our worship is discussed with Jay Sudarma, Global Marketing Manager, and Nate Scott, the Director of Publisher and Songwriter Relations, who represent one of the largest copyright licensing companies, CCLI, Christian Copyright Licensing Inc. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this episode, the last of the special interview editions of Worship Matters, Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director for Worship Resources & Director of Liturgical Resources is joined by Scott Hughes, Executive Director for Congregational Vitality & Intentional Discipleship, and Director of Adult Discipleship. During the unprecedented time of the pandemic and social distancing, churches are struggling to maintain relationships and to continue to make disciples. Yet there are signs of hope and innovation even now as the mission of the church goes forward. The church continues to be the church and a vital part of our world. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In another special edition of Worship Matters, Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries for the worship team invites Ken Sloan, Director of Stewardship and Generosity for Discipleship Ministries to share wisdom on church and finances. This is a tenuous time for many organizations, the church included. What avenues for online giving are available, how do we fund our ministries going forward, and should stewardship be a once a year proposition are just some of the questions covered in this wide-ranging conversation. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this Episode of Worship Matters, the worship team is joined by Rev. John Thornburg of the Texas Methodist Foundation to discuss his article “When We Return.” Driven by the question, “What are we learning about ourselves and our ministries during the COVID-19 quarantine?” Rev. Thornburg and the team explore possibilities and signs of hope. We shouldn’t miss this opportunity to ask the important questions about why we do what we do and what it means to be the church in an ever-changing world. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this podcast, Chris Wilterdink, Director of Young People’s Ministries discusses the effect of the COVID-19 virus on youth and young adults and gives suggestions on how to proceed with end-of-year services and celebrations during this time of physical distancing.  “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

The Worship Team from Discipleship Ministries talks with practitioners from across the country about the wisdom gained from dealing with quarantine and online worship. We also open up a whole new conversation about where we go from here, worship in the "new normal." “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

The Worship Team discusses the hope behind the Easter Season Series “Revive Us Again.” Recorded before the “Shelter in Place” that now keeps us from worshipping in person, we discuss how worship should be a means of continuing the joy of Easter in the weeks that follow. Even more now, the community of faith needs a sense of being Easter people every day. Let us call call upon the Spirit to “Revive Us Again.” “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

In this special edition of the Worship Matters podcast, the worship team weighs in on worship during the COVID-19 quarantine. Despite being unable to gather as a body, there are ways we can connect as a worshiping community. Listen in as we discuss the struggles and possibilities, and then offers a word of hope and comfort to all those struggling with being the church in this unprecedented time. Keep checking UMCDiscipleship.org for updates and suggestions. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Palm Sunday and Easter: Holy Week is surrounded by these two grand celebrations in the worship life of the church. The worship team discusses the joy and wonder of creating worship on these high holy days. A Palm Sunday worship without a taste of the Passion, for example, could leave the congregation unprepared for the glory of Easter. No matter what resources are available, the experience of these two powerful expressions of our faith can be memorable and moving. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Holy Week is one of the highest of holy seasons in the life of the church. In this episode, the worship team discusses a variety of ways a congregation might prepare for and create services that are meaningful and culturally relevant. These special services are also a wonderful time to join with other congregations in your community and to share in the power of the story, perhaps even reaching out for interfaith experience around the tradition of the Seder meal. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Preaching Doubt: Director of Preaching Ministries, Dr. Derek Weber, and special guest Melanie Bockmann, Ph.D. candidate from Vanderbilt Divinity School, discuss her work in the area of homiletics and Liturgics. Her paper was titled “Preaching Doubt: Toward a Metamodern Homiletic in the Aftermath of Deconstruction.” Considering the shifting landscape of church, what do we need to know about how to communicate with an increasingly secular world? What is authentic preaching today? Join us for this crucial and timely conversation. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

Selah: In this episode of Worship Matters, the worship team discusses worship in the season of Lent, with a special emphasis on music for the season. Our worship series, Selah – Life in a Minor Key, is based on the lectionary Psalms for the Sundays in Lent and pairs the scripture text with a spiritual from the African American tradition. The team also discusses the mood of worship during Lent and the meaning of the word Selah. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

The Discipleship Ministries worship team explores one of the six “special days of United Methodism” as a way of setting the tone for the season and the year of worship and service in the life of the church. Bookended by Epiphany and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Human Relations Day sounds a note of unity in a divided world, a way of “seeing all the people” on our way to making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. “Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting.

“Worship Matters” is a podcast from the worship team of Discipleship Ministries, designed to deal with the intricacies of planning worship each week. Hosted by Dr. Cynthia Wilson, Executive Director of Worship Ministries and the Director of Liturgical Ministries; Dr. Diana Sanchez-Bushong, Director of Music Ministries; and Dr. Derek Weber, Director of Preaching Ministries, this podcast explores how to plan worship using the common lectionary while creating worship experiences and series that are engaging, relevant, and adaptable for any church setting. Episode 01: Epiphany – The team shares about the history and interpretation of the high holy day called Epiphany, and why it might be worth taking some time just after all the excitement of Christmas to refocus and center on the light that is Jesus the Christ. We discuss why the season following Epiphany is called Ordinary Time and how the liturgical year has an overall flow where the seasons and special days are distinct but overlap and fold into one another.

Today, our panel of stroke and brain injury survivors will talk to Dr Cynthia Wilson, an art therapist with 15 years of experience on what art therapy can do to stroke recovery. According to Dr Wilson, art Therapists are masters level trained individuals who use the combination of the creative arts and mental health counseling to promote the positive mental health of people of all ages. Art Therapy has been proven to reduce stress and increase confidence. Dr Wilson believes art is a universal language that can be very healing for even those individuals experiencing the greatest depths of hopelessness. She has created the founder of the Unique Imaging Art Therapy Program which enables individuals to express themselves in a way that expands their vision of their place in the world. Her clientele has included children, adults and geriatrics in group, family and individual settings. Her solutions include art therapy, play therapy, and photo therapy techniques to children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families.

This podcast is an interview with Cynthia where she discusses Manna and what she does there. The last few minutes contain the takeaways from the interviewer Aaron Carrington.

Kountry Kitchen Soul Food Place has been serving some of the best soul food in The Mid Western Region.  Co-owner Cynthia Wilson shares the secret to the longevity (20+ years) and success of this restaurant gem in Indianapolis...where celebrities go to eat their famous catfish, collard greens, neck bones, and top of the line desserts.

Scott joins Rev. Cynthia Wilson, Associate General Secretary for Leadership Ministries at Discipleship Ministries, and Rev. Jackson Henry, Director of Music Ministries, for a conversation about the vital link between worship and small groups. They also highlight Discipleship Ministries’ worship resources that now include small group resources.

South Siders in various cafes share their holiday histories and traditions with South Side Weekly’s Bridget Vaughn. In the program, we hear from Sara Phillips, Cynthia Wilson, Chakena Sims, Josef Michael Carr, Erin Vogel, Darret Maddox, and Dewoun Hayes. Erisa Apantaku interviews South Side Weekly’s editor-in-chief Hafsa Razi and managing editor Julia Aizuss about the history of South Side Weekly, what brought them to the paper, and how others can get involved too. To close out the hour, hosts Olivia Obineme and Erisa Apantaku interview writer Henry Bacha about his recent article in South Side Weekly about how Chicagoans are contributing to the earthquake and hurricane relief efforts in Mexico and Puerto Rico. In between, the Weekly Read reads Chris Rock’s Total Blackout Tour appearance in Chicago. Recorded live from WHPK 88.5 FM - The Pride of the South Side with your hosts Erisa Apantaku and Olivia Obineme. The bumper at the beginning of the show featured members of Malafacha and was produced by Jed Lickerman. This week's Weekly Read was produced by Erisa Apantaku. Music heard during the Weekly Read is “Noah’s Stark” by Krackatoa available on www.freemusicarchive.org. Other music heard during this episode: “All An Axolotl Wants For Christmas Is Iodine” by junior85, also available on www.freemusicarchive.org. For more news, visit www.southsideweekly.com.

TUH-DAY!!! On "TheMusicBox" with National Recording Artist Tanya Dallas-Lewis, meet Cynthia Wilson and Howard Sapp! Hear DMV Gospel recording artists Cynthia and Howard sing LIVE on the Air! ---- And learn about their musical journey and why they CHOOSE to sing Gospel Music! Let me EASE the STRESS of YOUR DAY away with some of the BEST music in the world: Gospel music!Plus, INUDUSTRY NEWS, how-to's, updates, and so much more! I will bring you updates on news happening AROUND THE WORLD!I've got LOVE QUOTES from the Bible as the theme of this show is LOVE!  CHRISTMAS IS IN THE AIR, so I've got some of your FAVORITES's ready to play, just for you!Grab your favorite lounge chair and a hot cup of cocoa!  We are about to have a BLAST!lovingly,TanyasingsEPISODE SPONSORS: BAP MINISTRIES, VIZUAL POETRI, AGAPE MULTIMEDIA

EPISODE 128 JERRY ROYCE LIVE!Pace has troubles with his lessons and needs help immediately. His confidence is dwindling. Pace's mom and teacher come up with a solution to help Pace with his studies. Will their plan work? 5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR KIDS K-5 GRADEPace Learns a Lesson (Paperback)Pace learns a lesson is a great quick read and I could not seem to put it down. It is a perfect book for any person young or old.It is a great story how Pace learns a lesson how hard work pays off his struggles has shaped his future. Cynthia RN has a way with capturing the reader interest.About the AuthorSince childhood, Cynthia Wilson has always been in touch with her creative side. She sewed doll clothes for friends and made cardboard shoes and wore them hoping to become famous someday. She has been an avid reader since she was young and discovered her writing talent at an early age. Cynthia realized the importance of reading and wanted to inspire children to reach their potential and become avid readers as well. Cynthia attended Dawson Technical Institute and pursued a career in nursing and becoming a licensed practical nurse. She later furthered her nursing career by attending Purdue Calumet University in Hammond Indiana. Cynthia is currently working as a Registered Nurse in the Chicago area. She continues to explore her writing talents and says, “There's more to come.”

EPISODE 128 JERRY ROYCE LIVE!Pace has troubles with his lessons and needs help immediately. His confidence is dwindling. Pace's mom and teacher come up with a solution to help Pace with his studies. Will their plan work? 5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST READ FOR KIDS K-5 GRADEPace Learns a Lesson (Paperback)Pace learns a lesson is a great quick read and I could not seem to put it down. It is a perfect book for any person young or old.It is a great story how Pace learns a lesson how hard work pays off his struggles has shaped his future. Cynthia RN has a way with capturing the reader interest.About the AuthorSince childhood, Cynthia Wilson has always been in touch with her creative side. She sewed doll clothes for friends and made cardboard shoes and wore them hoping to become famous someday. She has been an avid reader since she was young and discovered her writing talent at an early age. Cynthia realized the importance of reading and wanted to inspire children to reach their potential and become avid readers as well. Cynthia attended Dawson Technical Institute and pursued a career in nursing and becoming a licensed practical nurse. She later furthered her nursing career by attending Purdue Calumet University in Hammond Indiana. Cynthia is currently working as a Registered Nurse in the Chicago area. She continues to explore her writing talents and says, “There's more to come.”

The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show | www.Sharvette.com | Tuesday at 6pm EST | Motivate. Excite.Influence. First Segment: Marala Scott Marala Scott is a Best–selling, Award-winning Author, Motivational Speaker, and Ghostwriter who spends her time Teaching to Forgive, Inspiring to Live. Her efforts earned her the unique honor of being named Oprah Winfrey's Ambassador of Hope recipient. Second Segment: Cynthia Wilson | Gospel Recording Artist Artist Cynthia W. Wilson released her debut album, “From Singer to Psalmist, Remembering the Journey”, much to the excitement of her already sizable gospel fans. With the album's success, Cynthia's exciting gospel sound will continue to gain interest from across the world. Third Segment: Kim Martin & Carisa Simmons of KLM Foundation | 6th Annual Black and White Affair The KLM Scholarship Foundation will host its 6th Annual Black & White Affair Charity Benefit from 8:00 pm – 12:00 am on April 5th. This amazing, charitable event will be held at The Children's Museum of Richmond (www.c-mor.org). The museum is located at 2626 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia. Local news Anchor/Reporter, Shelby Brown (CBS 6), will serve as the Mistress of Ceremony. Proceeds from this event will fund book scholarships for students attending Virginia colleges and universities. www.KLMFoundation.org Show Sponsors: Shaw's Cleaning Service - Serving Richmond, VA! Call them today at 804-525-5552 Bestselling Author Lá Tanyha - http://www.latboyd.com/  Jump Start Your Day    

This Week on "TheMusicBox" w/ nat'l recording artist Tanya Dallas-Lewis! Join us for our PRE-THANXGIVING SHOW w/ *NEW* artist Cynthia Wilson! It's that time of year AGAIN! [Already? Where did the time go??] The radio stations are already playing Cmas music! Call in and share with us your FAVORITE Thanksgiving dish, and hear music by [and meet] New Gospel sesentation, Cynthia Wilson! Her bravura gospel sound is continuing to gain attention from all over the world! And when's the last time you've seen a female artist, with all male background vocalists? Yep, I thot so. Don't miss this show! I'll see you on Thursday with a Thanksgiving recipe that will make your mouth water from over the ariwaves! -Tanya, Stellar/Dove Nominated Recording Artist