Podcast appearances and mentions of trinity umc

Pastor Vincent Frunzi from Trinity UMC, Sayreville UMC, and Messiah Lutheran Church gave us the word at our annual Community Thanksgiving Service - an ecumenical service of gratitude, unity, and hope.   Special thanks also to Pastor Daniel Fields from Grace Lutheran Church and Pastor Bobby from Abundant Life church for participating in this wonderful event. See you next year!    Contact us and Get more information!  Website: http://www.fpcsachurch.org/  Email: firstsouthamboy@optimum.net  YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuGhQ2f12YA3gHe0oy8Qfw   Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FPCSAMBOY    Join us for Worship!  Sundays at 10:30am  First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy 150 N Broadway, South Amboy NJ 08879 

Brian has been in full-time ministry for over 30 years. He began as a Youth Pastor at Trinity UMC in Sebewaing. In 2004 he joined the staff at New Life Missionary Church in Bay City as their Youth Pastor. It was during that time that he became interested in Church planting. In 2013 Brian moved back to Sebewaing to plant Son's Life Missionary Church. God blessed the efforts of a group of people and Son's Life continued to grow and flourish. The church has since helped plant 3 other churches. Brian has been married to Deb for the last 40 years. They have one adult daughter, Stephanie, who works as a Librarian in Saginaw.

Happy Easter from Trinity UMC of Loveland, CO. He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

A special message from Pastor John Mottley at the Sayreville United Methodist Church during a special ecumenical Maundy Thursday Service. Members were in attendance from Sayreville UMC, Trinity UMC, Messiah Lutheran Church, and First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy. A special thank you to Rev. Vincent Frunzi for the invitation.    Contact us and Get more information!  Website: http://www.fpcsachurch.org/  Email: firstsouthamboy@optimum.net  YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuGhQ2f12YA3gHe0oy8Qfw  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FPCSAMBOY    Join us for Worship!  Sundays at 10:30am  First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy 150 N Broadway, South Amboy NJ 08879 

What do coffee roasting, Howard Thurman, and people with criminal records have in common? Listen to our conversation with Dustin Mailman, who leads Deep Time, a new ministry anchored at Trinity UMC in West Asheville, North Carolina. To find out more or purchase some coffee go to deeptimeavl.org. To contact Dustin Mailman directly, email dustin@trinitywavl.org.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—American prophet or provocateur? He was a troublemaker. But was it good trouble? Join us for the message “What MLK Did Not Say.” This is a recording of the scripture and sermon portion of our service on 1/7/24.  If you like what your hear on this podcast, you can also support our ministry with your gift through our website at www.TUMCD.org You can also see the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel “Trinity UMCD”  or our FaceBook page “Trinity UMCDuncanville” If you're looking for a church where you'll be welcomed, accepted and affirmed we hope you'll consider Trinity.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the faith family of Trinity UMC!

We complete this year's Stewardship Season with a big picture look at Trinity UMC and lesson about the most important thing we can give. 

Minister of Music, Garth Baker-Fletcher brings us a new outlook on the classic Parable of the Good Samaritan with this weeks message “The Samaritan Alternative.” This is a recording of the scripture and sermon portion of our service on 9/17/23.  If you like what your hear on this podcast, you can also support our ministry with your gift through our website at www.TUMCD.org You can also see the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel “Trinity UMCD”  or our FaceBook page “Trinity UMCDuncanville” If you're looking for a church where you'll be welcomed, accepted and affirmed we hope you'll consider Trinity.

Our guest for this podcast is the Reverend Ken Brown who is currently at Denver Trinity United Methodist Church.  Our discussion centers on Diversity Equity and Inclusivity.  I expect to talk to Ken again on a future day again.   Ken has been in Colorado for right at 20 years.  Before he was appointed to Trinity, he was at Broomfield (Colorado) United Methodist.  Ken's LinkedIn page is HERE. During the discussion I mention two articles I had read on Ken during his time at Trinity.  Both are quite helpful to understanding Ken.  The two articles are are: The Westword article --HERE. The 5280 -- HERE. My email is dennis at mantuan dot org (written that way to discourage the search bots) if you need any help getting this Podcast properly registered on your Podcast Application.   This episode was recorded on September 7, 2023 and was published on September 18, 2023.  

Genesis 25.19-34, Psalm 119.105-112, Romans 8.1-11, Matthew 13.1-9, 18-23; How important are film scores? Is God in the business of election or rejection? How many meanings to the parables have? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh is the pastor of Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Today, we will hear from our own Minister of Music, Garth Baker-Fletcher. Join us for the message "Strength to Do Impossible Things.” This is a recording of the scripture and sermon portion of our service on 7/2/23.  If you like what your hear on this podcast, you can also support our ministry with your gift through our website at www.TUMCD.org You can also see the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel “Trinity UMCD”  or our FaceBook page “Trinity UMCDuncanville” If you're looking for a church where you'll be welcomed, accepted and affirmed we hope you'll consider Trinity.

Genesis 24.34-38, 42-49, 58-67, Psalm 45.10-17, Romans 7.15-25a, Matthew 11.16-19, 25-30; How do we find the right spouse? Who prays the psalms? Are we our own worst enemies? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh is the pastor of Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Acts 2.14a, 36-41, Psalm 116.1-4, 12-19, 1 Peter 1.17-23, Luke 24.13-25; How should we respond to sermons? Is reciprocity possible in the kingdom of God? Does God give us heartburn? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Todd Littleton and Josh Munnikhuysen. Todd serves Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK and Josh serves Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Acts 2.14a, 22-32, Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1.3-9, John 20.19-31; What makes a good sermon good? How should we talk about Sheol in church? Is it okay to doubt? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guests Todd Littleton and Josh Munnikhuysen. Todd serves Snow Hill Baptist Church in Tuttle, OK and Josh serves Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.-Don't forget to head over to https://www.crackersandgrapejuice.comClick on “Support the Show.”Become a patronSubscribe to CGJ+For peanuts, you can help us out….we appreciate it more than you can imagine.Follow us on the three-majors of social media:https://www.facebook.com/crackersnjuicehttps://www.instagram.com/crackersandgrapejuicehttp://www.twitter.com/crackersnjuice

Bible Teaching from Pastor John Mottley at the First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy - "Where Church Feels Like Home"     Today's Podcast was taken from our Community Good Friday Service - joined by Sayreville UMC, Trinity UMC, & Messiah Lutheran Church. We are grateful for their participation in the service. Check out our YouTube page to see the full service.    Contact us and Get more information!  Website: http://www.fpcsachurch.org/  Email: firstsouthamboy@optimum.net  YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuGhQ2f12YA3gHe0oy8Qfw  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FPCSAMBOY    Join us for Worship!  Sundays at 10:30am  First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy 150 N Broadway, South Amboy NJ 08879 

Merry Christmas from Trinity UMC of Loveland, Colorado!

Henrico County's high school dropout rates are trending higher; a Henrico volunteer is honored by a statewide organization; Varina HS remains undefeated in football; Trinity UMC plans a two-day conference about food access and related issues.Support the show

In the second of a multi-part series, we tell the story of Pioneers Durham, a church plant in downtown Durham. In this episode, we meet Trinity UMC's new ministry team. Transcripts, when available, can be found at patreon.com/wthiap. Just search for the episode title. WHAT THE HELL IS A PASTOR HAS MERCH! https://www.bonfire.com/what-the-hell-is-a-pastor-theme-tee/ https://www.bonfire.com/wthiap-the-void/ Excited about WTHIAP OTR (What the Hell is a Pastor on the Road)? Support us over on Patreon to make that dream a reality: https://www.patreon.com/wthiap. Want to reach out? Email us at wtheckisapastor@gmail.com. Like Twitter? We do too, we guess. Find us under the handle @wthisapastor. And follow us and our larger network, Disruptive Disciples, on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisruptiveDisciples/.

Thanks for joining us this week on Faith Revisited! Trinity UMC has graciously given Rev Dr Ben Gosden (who just completed his doctorate) a sabbatical for the month of July. Ben and Molly chat about the reasoning behind needing to take some time away, his plans during sabbatical and hopes to get out of it. We hope you enjoy!

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the love of Jesus to change lives. Duane Anders is the senior pastor of Boise First United Methodist Church, also known as The Cathedral of the Rockies. He shares his perspective as an LGBTQ-affirming pastor. As he says, "All means all," but "All means all doesn't mean anything goes." He is also the father of a trans daughter, and he shares some of his experience navigating that change in his family. Learn more about The Cathedral of the Rockies at https://cathedraloftherockies.org/About-Us/Leadership-Staff Listen to Duane's sermons at the "All Means All" podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/3WAD3F0rR4ZmM6rKRalZW0 Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the love of Jesus to change lives. Joe Smith is pursuing a PhD in theology and works at a Methodist church in Pittsburgh. He cohosts the podcast, "Crisis of Faith with Joe and Drew." On a recent episode, Joe mentioned that he is "functionally an atheist." Eric asks, "How does that work?" and then enjoys a fantastic conversation about the fundamental heart and questions of faith. If you enjoy Gen X/Millennial humor mixed with thoughtful, no-holds-barred theological discussions, then you'll enjoy Crisis of Faith with Joe and Drew. You can learn more and and listen to their podcast at http://crisisoffaithpodcast.com/ Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the love of Jesus to change lives. Eric responds further to Alicia Childer's recent Gospel Coalition article attacking the "deconstruction," or examination, of one's faith. He describes the diversity of orthodox Christianity and reflects on the implications for how we view and respond to criticism like The Gospel Coalition article. Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the love of Jesus to change lives. Kate Boyd is an author, speaker, presenter, Bible teacher, and all-around awesome person. She offers resources, Bible studies, and courses for Christians in what she called "the messy middle" at her website, KateBoyd.co. You can also find Kate on Twitter @thekateboyd and Instagram @kateboyd.co. In this episode, Eric and Kate talk about some of the resources she offers, a recent article that made some problematic assumptions about "faith deconstruction," and the power and meaning of grace. Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the love of Jesus to change lives. Shane Conner is the worship pastor at Trinity UMC. He shares some of his faith journey and background as well as explains his philosophy of worship. He also talks about some exciting opportunities for worship coming to Trinity. Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the love of Jesus to change lives. Eric finally interviews the new pastor at TUMC! Pastor Brian Abbott has been at Trinity since the summer of 2021, and you can hear his love for God and people throughout this conversation. Brian describes the many exciting things happening at Trinity and invites everyone to become part of them. Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Are you confused about salvation? Are we saved by faith like Paul says? Or are we saved by living morally and doing good works, as Paul says? This episode attempts to make sense of "faith vs. works" with some exploration of the ancient Greek word translated as "believe" in John 3:16. Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Eric presents an alternative way of understanding the more troubling violence in the Bible: the Bible is both human AND divine. It contains human elements, such as ascribing things to God that aren't true of God, and divine inspiration, such as the deeper, sometimes subtle message of faithfulness to God, God's love, and God's mercy. Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Job chooses to believe in God, and a loving God to boot, despite circumstances that could easily turn many people away from God. In this episode, Eric goes through the Book of Job and offers his interpretation of the book's meaning and Job's choices. Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Eric reflects on an excerpt from The Bible Project Podcast in which Jon Collins, Tim Mackie, and Carissa Quinn respond to a question about the Bible's trustworthiness. He relates Tim's description of how belief and faith develop typically to his own experiences and development as a person of faith. Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. In this episode, Eric interviews Christine Greenwald, a licensed therapist in Ohio who treats and writes about trauma. She's especially interested in helping people heal from religious trauma. The interview describes religious trauma and how it can occur, suggests ways to heal from religious trauma, and offers ideas for avoiding inflicting religious trauma in the first place. You can connect with Christine at https://christinegreenwald.com/. You can follow her on Twitter @cgreenwaldwrite or https://twitter.com/cgreenwaldwrite. And you can read her articles on religious trauma on Medium at https://medium.com/@christine.orlowski. Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Mark Hackett has written about his journey of deconstructing his faith and beliefs. On this episode, he shares his journey, where he's at now, and where he thinks he (and others) might be heading as he reconstructs his faith. Mark is the Executive Director of Operation Broken Silence, a nonprofit that helps provide healthcare and education in war-torn Sudan. You can learn more at OperationBrokenSilence.org. You can follow Mark's writing on Medium.com at https://mchackett.medium.com/ And follow Mark on Twitter @MCHackett or https://twitter.com/MCHackett Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. In this episode, Eric talks with Judy Hansen about her faith journey and experiences. Judy shares how her faith has evolved and grown, how she's left behind bad theology, and her advice for Christians. You can find Judy's writing at judyhansenwriter.medium.com or by going to Medium.com and searching for Judith Hansen. Judy and Eric mention several people in their conversation: Richard Rohr, Rob Bell, Beth Allison Barr, Jon Piper, Pete Rollins, and Pete Enns. If their ideas sound interesting, check them out! Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. In this solo episode, Eric reflects on the phrase "Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever," that is found in 1 and 2 Chronicles and several Psalms. He looks at the verses in their context and discusses how they show us that giving thanks to God is giving trust in God. Happy Thanksgiving! Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

2 Samuel 23.1-7, Psalm 132.1-18, Revelation 1.4b-8, John 18.33-37; How important are movie soundtracks? How does Christ undo sin? What does Jesus' kingdom look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh serves at Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. In this episode, Eric talks with Natalie Grace Drew about her spiritual journey and the life and death challenges she has faced due to her identity. Connect with Natalie on Twitter @natgrace79 Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

1 Samuel 1.4-20 1 Samuel 2.1-10, Hebrews 10.11-25, Mark 13.1-8; How important are the names in scripture? How can we sing our faith? What does a blessed assurance look like? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Josh Munnikhuysen. Josh serves at Trinity UMC in Orange, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Bridget Eileen Rivera is an LGBTQ activist working to show the church how it harms LGBTQ Christians with good intentions. She discusses her experiences and her book, "Heavy Burdens: 7 Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church." Get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XLK32XQ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Connect with Rivera: https://twitter.com/TravelingNun?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Ruth 3.1-5; 4.13-17, Psalm 127, Hebrews 9.24-28, Mark 12.38-44; What can coaching teach us about faith? Should all preachers wear robes in worship? How can we cultivate cultures of call? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Joanna Paysour. Joanna serves Trinity UMC and Greene Memorial UMC in Roanoke, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

Ruth 1.1-18, Psalm 146, Hebrews 9.11-14, Mark 12.28-34; What can scripture tell us about the tenacity of human relationships? Why are there so many "bloody" hymns? How often should we talk about the atonement? These questions and more on this episode of Strangely Warmed with guest Joanna Paysour. Joanna serves Trinity UMC and Greene Memorial UMC in Roanoke, VA.Hosted by Taylor Mertins.

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Mike Rosebush shares his experience as a Christian and former VP at Focus on the Family who underwent conversion therapy and counseled many hundreds of gay Christian men. You can connect with Mike on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/mike.rosebush.7 Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Dr. Camden Morgante counsels and coaches people through the harms of purity culture, and she's currently writing a book about the myths of purity culture and a "deeper why" for remaining pure. You can learn more about Camden's work and connect with her at: www.drcamden.com https://www.facebook.com/DrCamden/ https://twitter.com/doctorcamden https://www.instagram.com/drcamden/ https://www.pinterest.com/doctorcamden/_created/ Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Rebecca Lindenbach takes us into the minds and experiences of young people who rebelled and those who didn't, helping parents, teachers, and anyone working with youth understand how to raise children who remain close to God throughout their lives. You can find the book, "Why I Didn't Rebel," at: whyIdidntrebel.com And you can connect with Rebecca at: tolovehonorandvacuum.com https://twitter.com/BeccaLindenbach Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Eric shares a sermon from the writer Joe Forrest. You can read more of Joe's work at https://joe-forrest1.medium.com/ Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage at www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. John Williamson is the co-founder, host, and producer of The Deconstructionists podcast, one of the earliest podcasts about Christianity. He has interviewed everyone from N.T. Wright to Tim Keller to Diana Butler Bass and many more. In this conversation, he shares the podcast's philosophy and what he's learned from these interviews. Check out The Deconstrucionists at https://thedeconstructionists.com/ Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage at www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Kate Boyd is an author, speaker, and podcaster. In this conversation, she shares her spiritual journey, experiences as a missionary, and thoughts about the "messy middle" of Christianity. Learn more about Kate and her many resources at https://www.kateboyd.co/ Connect with her on Instagram @kateboyd.co or on Tik Tok @kateboyd94 Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage at www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Re-release: Love Matters More with Jared Byas Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. This week, we're bringing back one of our favorite interviews. Jared Byas is the author of Love Matters More: How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving like Jesus. He also co-hosts the podcast, The Bible for Normal People, with Pete Enns. Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage: www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Metamorphosis is the podcast of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, Missouri, where we share the unchanging gospel with a changing culture. Kristin Kobes du Mez is the author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Damaged a Nation. Jesus and John Wayne is a New York Times best-seller, and she and Eric discuss the book's issues, concerns, and implications. Learn more about Kristen and her work at her website, https://kristindumez.com/ Buy Jesus and John Wayne at her website: https://kristindumez.com/books/jesus-and-john-wayne/ Connect with her on Twitter @kkdumez or her Facebook author page https://www.facebook.com/kkdumez/ Contact Eric at jamesericsentell@gmail.com or Trinity UMC at mail@umctrinity.org Homepage at www.umctrinity.org Podcast Author: Trinity United Methodist Church, Piedmont, MO

Today's question covers a wide span – starting with John Wesley's abolitionist stance, to the division of the United Methodist church in the run up to the Civil War, to its history within Houston and the Civil Rights movement. Plus, a long look at the ways Scripture has been used to maintain white supremacy in America, and an acknowledgement that this conversation can only be had when we recognize our failures – and learn from them. Books referenced in today's show: Jamar Tisby, “The Color of Compromise” (https://www.amazon.com/Color-Compromise-American-Churchs-Complicity-ebook/dp/B07BB6R827) M. Shawn Copeland, “Enfleshing Freedom” (https://www.amazon.com/Enfleshing-Freedom-Intersections-Innovations-Religious/dp/0800662741/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CPT8VEKJP48J&dchild=1&keywords=enfleshing+freedom&qid=1616532938&sprefix=enflesh%2Cdigital-text%2C206&sr=8-1) Our podcast with Trinity UMC regarding “The New Jim Crow” begins next month! Ask us a question: fmhouston.com/ama

Guest preacher, the Rev. Sam Mitchell, senior pastor of Trinity UMC in Chesapeake City, MD, lends his wisdom for this episode of GoodTheology. This week's scripture comes from Matthew 25:31-46 The scripture can be found online @ https://bit.ly/3kQ0G8x GoodTheology is a podcast ministry of the GoodTheology project—a mission of ministry to seek, sow, and spreadGod's kingdom of love here on Earth. We cannot wait for someone else to do later what God has already called us to do here and now. To learn more about the GoodTheology project, visit us online at GoodTheology.life.