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A sermon preached by Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli with Foundry UMC, April 12, 2026, the second Sunday of Easter. Text:  John 20:19-31   This Sunday, the second Sunday of Easter, the church traditionally calls, “Low Sunday.”  And that is quite often how it feels.  Easter Sunday was great.  But now, just a few days have gone by and we find ourselves at some distance from the Easter joy.  And we may wonder—was it all a dream?  Did God really defeat death in the resurrection of Jesus?  Is God's love stronger than the forces of despair?  These questions are Easter questions and how we answer them really does have life or death consequences.     For if death has the last word, if the forces of injustice, despair, and defeat are all there is, then we might as well hunker down, get by as best we can and make do with what we have.   We have heard the story that Jesus is risen from the dead.  And like Thomas, even though we've heard the witnesses who swear that it's true, we may not be buying it.  Or maybe we figure—“Ok, Jesus might have been resurrected…so what does that have to do with me?”  What does the resurrection of Jesus mean for us and the way we live—not someday, but today?  Is change, “newness of life,” possible for folks like us?  Can we hope for change, slaves that we are to habit, routine, the predictable and the patterned?     The stories and scriptures of the Bible teach us that there is a difference between knowing about something and being changed by something.  There is a difference between having heard that Jesus is raised and to be changed by that reality.  As one religious scholar has put it:  there is a difference between knowing a doctrine of salvation and being saved.     In our Gospel stories of Easter and in the story we get this week of the disciples and Thomas there are folks who are told that Jesus is raised from the dead—and pretty much they don't believe it just from hearing the words.  Certainly we don't see an immediate change in them.     In our Gospel today, the disciples have been told that Jesus is raised and that Mary Magdalene has seen him and spoken to him—and there the disciples sit:  locked up in fear.  And when Thomas is told that Jesus has appeared to the other disciples, he comes right out and says that he needs proof or he will not believe.  We can hear something again and again, we can understand it on an intellectual level, but that's not the same thing as being changed and formed by that thing.  We don't really know something until it changes our lives.     // All of us know what that's like—knowing something in our head but not being able to translate it into any meaningful action. Paul makes this abundantly clear in his own struggle with “knowing” the good, but being unable to “do” the good that he knows and wants to do. So if understanding what Easter is about, understanding it intellectually, will not affect our lives in any significant way, then what are the alternatives?   What if, based on our hearing of the story, we tried to ease our way into new life?  This, in most cases, is much more realistic and, frankly, a bit less intimidating than thinking that we're supposed to be transformed all in one bright flash of light.  Harvard psychologist Jermone Brunner says that persons more normally act their way into a manner of thinking than think their way into a manner of acting.  In other words—we don't usually change because we figured something out. We change because we started doing something new. Easter isn't something you think your way into. It's something you live your way into. So how might we “act our way into new life –into Easter?” I once heard about a guy who often dragged in to work after his “play hard” weekends.  He was asked one Monday morning what he'd done over the weekend.  The guy replied, “I did a favor for a buddy of mine…some construction work.”     The next Monday, the guy was asked again about his weekend.  He replied, “I helped my friend out again on that building project.  I guess it is some kind of charity his church is working on.”     The next Monday, when asked about how his weekend was, the guy said, “I bonded with a guy named Leonard while we figured out how to install a toilet.”   The next Monday, the reply was “I helped build a house so that this family—Maria and John and their three kids—would finally have a real home to live in.”     The next week, he said “I spent the weekend making a difference with my friends from Trinity UMC.”   And the next Monday, when asked what had happened over the weekend, the guy replied, “God has changed my life!”     Often times, we know how far we need to travel to reach any place of wholeness, we look at our lives and at our communities, at our habits and at our struggles, and the sheer immensity or uncertainty of the road ahead is enough to keep us from taking a single step.  It's like those moments of life when there is so much to attend to that, in thinking about it all at once, you grow so overwhelmed, that you attend to nothing, which in turn, makes you feel even more overwhelmed.     What if you took things one small step at a time, tackling the smaller challenges first, or putting your energy into one very important piece of what is on your plate?  Just get your foot on the path, just take one small step toward that vision of wholeness that is God's vision for you.  Take a step.  Install a toilet.  Join a team.  Play with your children.  Make a friend.  Forgive someone.  Organize that pile.  Make a donation.  Live in the needs of the day.   I got to thinking about the fact that the story of those disciples in that locked room happened when it was still the first day of the week…it was still Easter day…still resurrection day. It was also the first day of the rest of their lives… They weren't doing anything. They hadn't yet been changed by the astonishing truth of God's power over sin and fear and death. They had heard about it, but then the risen Jesus showed up.  Everything changed after that.  Jesus came speaking words of peace.  He let Thomas “act his way into new life,” by drawing close and touching his broken body. And that made all the difference. And then he sent them out to live, to act, to proclaim, to heal, to love, to build the Kindom of God.     Today is the first day of the week…the first day of the rest of your life.  Even if you're here today feeling far away from Easter joy, wondering whether change is really possible in your life, doubting God's presence or that any of what we proclaim is really true—even if you find yourself in one of those places today, we are all given an opportunity to act our way toward Easter together.  We don't see the human Jesus here today. But again, just as he did over 2000 years ago, the risen Christ comes to his gathered disciples on the first day of the rest of our lives. Jesus meets us right here, wherever we are in our lives of faith and questioning, and offers us peace, offers us his broken body, breathes life into us. Jesus says, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you,” and then blesses us with the Holy Spirit.  And the Holy Spirit won't let you sit still for long…    So don't wait to feel ready. Don't wait to be certain. Don't wait to believe perfectly. Take a step. Live your way into Easter. Because today— is still the first day.

Happy Easter from Trinity UMC of Loveland, CO!

It's been a Christmas tradition for years, the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus perform Handel's Messiah for two show only Friday, 12/19 at Trinity UMC (it's a sell out!) and at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper on Saturday December 20 still seats available but hurry!) Click for all the details from conductor Roger Kalia!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special message from Pastor Vincent Frunzi from Trinity UMC & Sayreville UMC at the First Presbyterian Church of South Amboy's annual Community Thanksgiving Service. Contact us and Get more information! Website: http://www.fpcsachurch.org/ Email: firstsouthamboy@optimum.net YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@fpcsa 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

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

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.