Podcasts about Wesley Seminary

This episode was recorded on September 13th, 2024. Chase Rashad serves as lead pastor at Union Christian Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, a musician, and racial equity coach for many schools, churches, and businesses. He holds a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master's in Christian Ministry from Wesley Seminary. Chase and his wife, Christine, have four children. Chase has recently authored a thought-provoking book titled, "SEAMLESS: What Your Spiritual Gifts Are Really For.” Find more from Chase: SEAMLESS: What Your Spiritual Gifts Are Really For: https://a.co/d/3dOsR6L Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy.m.peterson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyPetersonPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammypetersonpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tammy1Peterson Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TammyPetersonPodcast

"We need to be cautious about hyperbole, about dramatizing things before they are reality. One of the major issues we are facing in politics for a decade or more now is the erosion of truth, the erosion of fact based information and that comes in lots of different forms and lots of different directions, but the misrepresentation of one another and the ways that fear is evoked in people is extremely powerful and can be dangerous." — Miranda Zapor Cruz Listen in on our fall book club interview as Women Scholars and Professionals book club host Jasmine Obeyesekere conducts an online discussion with author and professor Miranda Zapor Cruz where they talk about our primary citizenship in the Kingdom of God and how that relates to the important task of political engagement. In this finale of our Fall Book Club, we engage in conversation with Miranda Zapor Cruz about her book Faithful Politics: Ten Approaches to Christian Citizenship and Why It Matters. You'll enjoy this rich conversation even if you weren't able to participate in the book club! Miranda Zapor Cruz helps us to envision what faithful citizenship looks like, from the lens of being citizens of God's kingdom. She talks about the reality of Christians who share a common faith thinking very differently about politics. She discusses the kind of spiritual disposition we need to exhibit in the wake of the elections and offers us practical advice on how we can have constructive conversations in our churches with Christians who think differently from us. She reminds us of the mission of the Church and our witness in how we engage with politics. Miranda Zapor Cruz is professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University and Chair of the School of Theology and Ministry. She teaches courses in systematic theology, church history, and American and global Christianity. Her research, writing, and speaking focus on faith and politics, religious nationalism, and theological foundations for justice. She directs The Sacred Alliance, a subsidiary of Wesley Seminary which helps denominations, churches, and pastors move from simply affirming women in ministry leadership to implementing their support practically. She is also a preacher with a deep love for the church and sees her teaching and writing as a ministry in service of the Kingdom of God. Miranda holds a PhD in religion, politics, and society from Baylor University, and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. She lives in Indiana with her husband and daughter. So jump right in! We're so glad you're here. — Ann Boyd For show notes or more information please visit our article at The Well. If you'd like to support the work of InterVarsity's Women Scholars and Professionals, including future podcasts such as this episode, you can do so at givetoiv.org/wsap. Thank you for listening!

Spiritual gifts were fashioned by God as a means for transforming the world, yet are often used for less than their intended purpose. Like a human body has many parts with varying functions, each Christian is a member of the body of Christ and intended to bless the world in different ways. Those interdependent ministry functions—or spiritual gifts—were designed to stitch believers together like a seamless garment—to point the world to Christ. Pastor Chase Rashad Chase Rashad serves as lead pastor at Union Christian Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, a musician, and racial equity coach for many schools, churches, and businesses. He holds a bachelor's in biblical studies from Indiana Wesleyan University and a master's in Christian ministry from Wesley Seminary. Chase and his wife, Christine, have four children.https://www.wesleyan.org/rediscovering-the-purpose-of-spiritual-giftsPastor Chase

Enjoy the episode? Send us a text!How Digital Fasting Can Change Your LifeAre you addicted to your smartphone? Do you find yourself constantly checking your phone, even when you know there's nothing new to see? If so, you're not alone. In this episode of It Starts With Attraction, Kimberly Beam Holmes talks to Darren Whitehead, a pastor and author of The Digital Fast, about how to break free from smartphone addiction and live a more fulfilling life.Darren shares his own personal experience with smartphone addiction and how he led his church through a digital fast. He also discusses the negative effects of smartphone use on relationships, mental health, and even brain development in toddlers.If you're ready to take back control of your life from your smartphone, this episode is for you. Darren Whitehead will share practical tips on how to do a digital fast and create a healthier relationship with technology.In this episode, you'll learn:• How to identify if you have a smartphone addiction• The negative effects of smartphone use on your life• How to do a digital fast• How to create a healthier relationship with technology• What are the four areas of attraction and how do they relate to your overall well-being?• How can you apply the principles of digital fasting to your own life?Don't miss this episode! It could change your life.Today's Guest: Darren WhiteheadOriginally from Australia, Darren has lived in the United States for over 25 years. In 2013, he founded Church of the City, now with several locations across Nashville. He earned his Masters in Ministry from Wesley Seminary and his Doctorate from Capital Seminary and Graduate School, with his dissertation focus on Mil- lennials and the future of the Western church. Darren's previous books include, Rumors of God (co-authored with Jon Tyson) and Holy Roar (co-authored with Chris Tomlin).Darren lives with his wife, Brandy, and their three daughters in Franklin, Tennessee.Get Darren's Book Here:https://bit.ly/3Xhx0rWYour Host: Kimberly Beam Holmes, Expert in Self-Improvement and RelationshipsKimberly Beam Holmes has applied her master's degree in psychology for over ten years, acting as the CEO of Marriage Helper & CEO and Creator of PIES University, being a wife and mother herself, and researching how attraction affects relationships. Her videos, podcasts, and following reach over 500,000 people a month who are making changes and becoming the best they can be.

BIO Emily Hill is a licensed social worker and hospice chaplain, graduating from Wesley Seminary with a Master of Divinity. She grew up as a Pastor's kid and have wound my way through the church world in various ways. Recent years have led her to meeting Jesus more personally and really learning how to love Him as her authentic self and how to let Him love her in the ways only He can. Finding God in the many moments of life, the small to the big and everything in between, has opened her eyes to His love, grace, and promises. She love to help you see Him more clearly in your life too! How to get an epiphnay everyday

This is a place where every woman has a seat at the table, and where we can affirm, equip and amplify women's voices globally.  Listen in as we discuss how we pick up the pieces after abuse in the Church, with the powerhouse and advocate herself, Tiffany Bluhm.Tiffany Bluhm is the author of Prey Tell, and her forthcoming book, The Women We've Been Waiting For: A 40-Day Devotional for Self-Care, Resilience, and Communal Flourishing. She speaks at conferences, colleges, and companies inviting audiences to lead lives of resilience and joy. Her work has been featured in Publisher's Weekly,  the YouVersion Bible app, Jenny McCarthy Show, and so much more. She calls the Pacific NW home with her husband and two sons.Connect with Tiffany BluhmWebsite | https://www.tiffanybluhm.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/tiffanybluhm/Her Book | Prey TellWSC Woman to Watch: Sarah CochranSarah has served in ministry for over 20 years, serving the marginalized of society in secular settings as well as inside nonprofits, local churches, and in her own home as a foster and adoptive parent. She loves people and the mission that God has entrusted to the Church. She has a Masters of Divinity from Wesley Seminary and is an ordained Pastor in the Wesleyan Church. She has the privilege of traveling throughout the United States speaking and inspiring people to rescue kids from child trafficking through Destiny Rescue. She and her husband reside in Palm Bay, FL.Connect with Sarah CochranDestiny Rescue | https://www.destinyrescue.org/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chaplainsarahcochran/

Angela is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit. She helps people break free from toxic religious culture & empowers them to recover from #churchhurt. She's a firstborn, Enneagram 8, Gen Xer who loves to question everything. She holds a BA from Indiana Wesleyan and a Master's in Leadership from Wesley Seminary. Her graduate research project focused on leadership development and opportunities for Gen X women in the US church. Connect with Angela: Website: https://angelajherrington.com/ | Book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/deconstructing-your-faith-without-losing-yourself-angela-j-herrington/20274838 Connect with Maggie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_deconstructionists/ | Email: hello.decons@gmail.com Learn more about Amy's music: Amy's Website: ⁠⁠https://www.amyazzara.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ | Foray Music: ⁠⁠https://www.foraymusic.com/⁠⁠ | Amy's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amyazzara/⁠ Transcript found here.

Angela J Herrington is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit who helps people break free from toxic religious culture & empowers them to recover from #churchhurt. She has led online ministries for a decade, enjoys working with clients 1:1, in groups, and is a dynamic conference speaker. She holds a BA from Indiana Wesleyan and a Masters in Leadership from Wesley Seminary. Her graduate research project focused on leadership development and opportunities for Gen X women in the US church. She has published articles in Hope for Women and HOPE is Now magazines. She has been featured in The New Republic, Publisher's Today, and Religion News Service. In this nuanced and important conversation, Angela explains her own process of deconstruction and outlines some of the ways in which she now encourages her clients to rebuild their lives post-deconstruction in the healthiest and most beneficial ways possible. Before You Go: Rachel expands on Angela's idea of rebuilding the self after deconstruction and offers tips on safely "reconstructing" on your own terms. You can find more info on Angela and her new book at: https://www.angelajherrington.com All of Rachel's free informational PDF documents are available here: www.rachelbernsteintherapy.com/pdf.html All of Rachel's video lectures are available for purchase here: rachelbernsteintherapy.com/videos.html To help support the show monthly and get bonus episodes, shirts, and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctrination Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: twitter.com/_indoctrination Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast Tik Tok: www.tiktok.com/@indoctrinationpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/rachelbernsteinlmft You can always help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!

Purchase a copy of Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself here*: https://amzn.to/49afVTUAngela is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit who helps people break free from toxic religious culture & empowers them to recover from #churchhurt. She has led online ministries for a decade, enjoys working with clients 1:1, in groups, and is a dynamic conference speaker. She's a Lark's Song Certified Life Coach who reaches thousands of people in 40+ countries each month on Facebook, IG, Twitter, Pinterest, and her blog.She's a firstborn, Enneagram 8, Gen Xer who loves to question everything. She holds a BA from Indiana Wesleyan and a Master in Leadership from Wesley Seminary. Her graduate research project focused on leadership development and opportunities for Gen X women in the US church.Angela and her unique online ministry were featured in Lyz Lenz's 2019 book God Land: Story of Faith, Loss, and Renewal in Middle America. She has published articles in Hope for Women, and HOPE is Now magazines. Articles about her have been published in The New Republic, Publisher's Today, and Religion News Service.Her first book, Deconstruct Your Faith Without Losing Yourself, Will be published by Eerdmans in February 2024.Angela is also a wife, mom to 5, and a proud resident of Marion, Indiana, with her family when they're not traveling the US in their RV.✖️✖️✖️If you or someone you know has experienced abuse, visit courage365.org/need-help.✖️✖️✖️CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:- preacherboyspodcast.com- https://www.facebook.com/preacherboysdoc/- https://twitter.com/preacherboysdoc- https://www.instagram.com/preacherboysdoc/To connect with a community that shares the Preacher Boys Podcast's mission to expose abuse in the IFB, join the OFFICIAL Preacher Boys Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403898676438188/*as an amazon associate, I receive a small commission on purchases made.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/preacher-boys-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One day Angela Herrington had an epiphany. She loved God but realized the conservative Christian movement she was in was teaching some really toxic stuff. Join Michael and Angela's conversation about what faith deconstruction is, why it's so crucial, and how to address its critics. Angela shares from her heart and the wellspring of wisdom in her new book, Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself. Learn why deconstruction is not just the latest trend, what toxic religion is, and what you need on a deconstructing journey to ensure you're not losing yourself and not warping historical facts. “In faith deconstruction, we are not dismantling every belief we have until there is no belief left. Instead, we are examining, sifting, and sorting what we believe to determine how it aligns with who we believe God to be.” Angela is a faith deconstruction coach, a certified life coach, and seminary-trained online pastor. She holds a BA in biblical studies from Indiana Wesleyan and an MA in leadership from Wesley Seminary. Find Angela's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Deconstructing-Faith-without-Losing-Yourself/dp/0802883281/  Angela's website: https://angelajherrington.com/ The Faith Deconstruction Café: https://www.facebook.com/groups/faithdeconstructioncafe Michael's Faith Deconstruction Workshop: https://www.spiritualbrewpub.com/spiritual-freedom-deconstruction-workshops More Episodes: https://spiritualbrewpub.podbean.com/  

Guest: Greg Tonagel, Indiana Weslayan Head CoachIndiana Wesleyan head coach Greg Tonagel shares insights on traditing the pursuit of me for the pursuit of three.Greg Tonagel has been the head coach since 2005 and has 500 wins in fewer games, and younger than, any coach in college basketball history.Under his leadership, the team has won three NAIA Div. II National Championships in 2014, 2016, and 2018, and has been the No. 1-ranked team in NAIA Division II for four seasons. Tonagel has also coached 25 NAIA Div. II All-Americans and has won 12 Crossroads League Regular Season Championships and 5 Crossroads League Tournament Championships. He has coached two NAIA National Players of the Year, Tonagel has the most wins (420), the highest winning percentage (.795), the most NAIA National Tournament Victories (32), the most National Tournament appearances (13), the most Crossroads League Regular Season Championships (11), and the most Crossroads League Tournament Championships (5) in the program's history.He has been named NABC/NAIA Division II National Coach of the Year three times.Tonagel is a graduate of Valparaiso University where he played basketball and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Secondary Education, and was a director of basketball operations. He also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning from Valparaiso University and a Doctor of Ministry in Transformational Leadership from Wesley Seminary.Breakdown1:00 - Pursuit of Three3:30 - IRM 306:00 - Role Definition8:00 - Roadmap11:00 - Practice Game14:00 - Needs My Weakness17:00 - Convey Strength19:00 - Ideation of Coaching About20:30 - Climb To The Top23:00 - Handling Accountability24:33 - 25:45 - Hoopsalytics Ads25:45 - Alternatives28:30 - Father and Son Retreat33:00 - Fearless36:30 - Fear of Failure39:00 - Hunger, Habits, Humility43:00 - Style, Play, Offense, Defense45:00 - Devotional Books46:00 - ConclusionGreg Tonagel's Bio:Bio: https://iwuwildcats.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/greg-tonagel/942Twitter: https://twitter.com/IWUHoopsBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionImmersion Videos:Check out all our all-access practice and specialty clinics: https://www.immersionvideos.com

In this podcast episode, hosts Brian Davis and Paul Romig-Leavitt welcome worship leader and coach Becky Ykema. They discuss the challenges faced by worship leaders, particularly female ones and the importance of finding supportive communities. They also touch on the impact of the pandemic on church attendance and the shift towards gig-based worship leaders. Becky shares her experiences as a coach, emphasizing the importance of personal development and mentorship in the worship community. Becky Ykema is currently a worship leader at large, serving a number of congregations through worship leading and vocal coaching in the Denver area. She is an associate with Slingshot Group, an organization committed to coaching and pairing leaders with great places of ministry. After spending many years on Willow Creek Community Church staff, she took a call as Worship Pastor at Ascent Community Church in Louisville, CO, where she served for seven years. She is a graduate of Wesley Seminary and has served in the vocational worship ministry for 17 years. She resides in Denver with her husband and two kids.Becky has a Female Worship Leader Group starting in January through Slingshot Group. Sign-ups are due in by the middle of December. Here's a link to it: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/female-worship-leader-group-coaching-tickets-676321354377

This week John Drury and Ken Schenck dive into Matthew 21:23-32. Ken Schenck received a PhD in New Testament at the University of Durham, England in 1996. He has taught biblical languages, New Testament, and philosophy at several institutions for many years. In particular, he was Professor of New Testament and Ancient Languages at Indiana Wesleyan University. He was the founding Dean of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. He was Vice President for Planning and Innovation at Houghton University, and is currently the Vice President for University Partnerships for Campus Edu. He is the author of over twenty books. Hosted by:  John Drury Produced by: Tyler Sanders (@tylerwsanders) and The Called Collective (@thecalledcollective)  Edited by: Nathan York  Graphics created by: Hannah Harris (@hannahrae.of.sunshine) Facilities Provided by: Indiana Wesleyan University The Called Collective seeks to equip the next generation of ministry leaders. We accomplish this by resourcing teens and pastors for the work of ministry. The Called Collective Social Network is designed for High School teens called to ministry in order for them to learn ministry skills, share in community with students across the world, and develop their call. Please check out the Called Collective. Website: thecalledcollective.org C2 Social Network: members.thecalledcollective.org Podcasts: Fresh Text - A weekly podcast where two pastor-scholars come up with sermon ideas . Every Monday, 1 hr typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/freshtextpodcast Modern Parables - A weekly podcast where four pastors create sermon illustrations from cultural topics. Every Tuesday, 30-1hr typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/modernparables Good Days with Eddy Shigley and Charlie Alcock - A weekly podcast where they will share a Ministry Principle and how it has played out in their years of ministry. Every Wednesday, 20-25 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/GoodDayswithEddyandCharlie The Defining Yes. A Women in Ministry Podcast - A weekly podcast where women called into ministry share their stories. Every Thursday, 30 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/thedefiningyes Coffee and Calling - A weekly podcast where a pastor, missionary, professor, or student shares their calling story. Every Friday, 30-35 minutes typically. Listen now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify: https://linktr.ee/coffeeandcalling The Called Collective is a ministry sponsored by The School of Theology & Ministry (STM) at Indiana Wesleyan University. The School of Theology & Ministry has been equipping pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders at the undergraduate level for over 100 years. We are relentless in our mission to advance the Kingdom by equipping women and men for a lifetime of transformation service.

This month, we invite you to join us for another episode that we recorded live at the D6 Conference in Orlando, FL. Our special guest for this podcast is Christina Embree. Christina is a church planter, New Gen Coordinator at Plowshares Brethren in Christ in Lexington, KY, and serves as the Minister of Generational Discipleship for the Great Lakes Conference of the Brethren in Christ. She earned a Masters of Arts in Ministry, Children, Youth and Family focus from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) and is currently a doctoral candidate of Ministry in Spiritual Formation at IWU. Christina has a heart to see homes as the primary place for faith formation and spiritual growth for kids, parents, grandparents, and every other member of the family. So, grab a cup of coffee and listen in as Kerry and Amy have a fun and incredibly insightful conversation with Christina about what churches can practically do to connect the different generations. 

In this month's episode, we hear from Safiyah Fosua. Safiyah was speaking on the topic of "Meeting God in Our Healing" from the 2021 cohort of Spiritual Formation in Today's World, a one-year online program from The Academy. Safiyah shares the story of the Gadarene demoniac from the synoptic Gospels to help us understand how our relationship with fear is connected with our healing, both personally and socially. Safiyah Fosua is a retired professor of spiritual formation at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University and former Director of Transformational Preaching Ministries at Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church. Safiyah and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Kwasi Kena, also served as missionaries to Ghana, West Africa, assisting the Methodist Church of Ghana in curriculum writing, leadership development, and local pastors' education. Safiyah has served churches in Iowa, and New Jersey, and is in frequent demand as a preacher, speaker, Bible study leader, and worship designer for national events. In addition to her professional teaching roles, Safiyah and her husband have two adult children and are the proud grandparents of two grandchildren. In spare moments, Safiyah writes prayers and Christian poetry, as well as engages the ancient practices of needle crafting, quilting, and batik. Safiyah references the Adinkra symbol from Ghana called the Gye Nyame, which you can see and learn more about at http://www.adinkra.org/htmls/adinkra/gyen.htm. The 2023/2024 cohort of Spiritual Formation in Today's World begins August 24-26, 2023. You can learn more and apply at https://academy.upperroom.org/event/sftw-2023/.

How do you navigate motherhood and a thriving career? How do you find harmony in your own life? And have you considered the significance of setbacks and failures as opportunities for growth and learning? Friends, I'm excited to welcome back to the She Impacts Culture podcast, Dr. Karen Dowling! Today it's all about Navigating Life's Challenges.   In this episode, we specifically chat through:  understanding the significance of setbacks and failures as opportunities for growth and learning the role of consistency and integrity and how it can shape your life and your community the transformative power of embracing challenges and overcoming barriers  the transformative power of embracing God's plan in the face of setbacks the balancing act of motherhood and career tips for finding harmony in your own life Friends, Karen's journey reminds us that life is a beautiful tapestry of challenges, growth, and embracing God's plan, even in the face of setbacks. Her story reminds us to trust God's guidance and pursue impact with unwavering determination. Whether navigating obstacles, finding harmony between motherhood and career, or embracing our failures as stepping stones to success, Karen's insights inspire us to live authentically. Let's continue to embrace life's journey with faith, resilience, and the unyielding belief that we can make a profound difference in the world around us. Connect with Karen: Website: https://www.indwes.edu/about/administration/presidents-cabinet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-a-dowling-b6138734/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.i.dowling Dr. Karen A. Dowling is an experienced educator in various contexts. In 2021, she assumed the role of Vice President for Diversity and Intercultural Integration, serving all of Indiana Wesleyan University, including the main campus, National & Global, and Wesley Seminary. The role includes working with faculty, staff, students, and the curriculum to promote inclusive excellence, equip for equitable practices, and guide the strategic planning processes for DEI. Karen has led initiatives including brave space conversations, faculty and staff development for multicultural awareness, cultural heritage recognitions and celebrations, online student affinConnect with Jen:​Website: https://drjenbennett.com/​#BeWorthFollowing Book: http://amzn.to/2H4gn9m​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenbennett/​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenbennett/ Dr. Jen Bennett is a driven visionary communicator who has a unique way of connecting with her audience. She enjoys teaching, leading, and building and is committed to helping others be successful. As the Hodson Endowed Faculty of Entrepreneurship at Indiana Wesleyan University, Jen equips college students to “seek the welfare of the city” through their entrepreneurial ventures and to lead with influence to impact culture for Christ.​ Jen has consulted various entrepreneurs, small business owners, ministries, organizations, and college students in social media, personal branding, marketing, and public relations. She is the author of the book #BeWorthFollowing: How to be Different and Influence People in a Crowded Social World and host of the She Impacts Culture podcast, a podcast for trailblazing, faith-based women who want to lead with influence and impact culture for Christ.

How can we foster a sense of belonging and celebrate the unique image of God in others? How can we overcome challenges and create inclusive communities? And what is the transformative power of intentional engagement? Friends, we are tackling Kingdom Perspectives on DEI in this episode of the She Impacts Culture Podcast. My guest, Dr. Karen Dowling, and I delve into the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in various aspects of life, including education, faith, and community. Dr. Dowling shares her personal journey, highlighting the pivotal role of multicultural education and her passion for promoting diversity.  She emphasizes the significance of belonging and recognizing the image of God in others. In our conversation, we explore the idea of Kingdom diversity and the power of intentional engagement.   We specifically chat through: Understanding what Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are Overcoming challenges and embracing diversity Embracing Kingdom diversity The power of intentional engagement Friends, DEI is a hot topic in our world today. But what I love about this conversation with my friend, Dr. Karen Dowling, is that we can embrace a Kingdom perspective. By recognizing the value of diverse experiences and celebrating the image of God in others, we can work towards building a more unified community in line with God's Kingdom. Connect with Karen: Website: https://www.indwes.edu/about/administration/presidents-cabinet LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-a-dowling-b6138734/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.i.dowling Dr. Karen A. Dowling is an experienced educator in various contexts. In 2021, she assumed the role of Vice President for Diversity and Intercultural Integration, serving all of Indiana Wesleyan University, including the main campus, National & Global, and Wesley Seminary. The role includes working with faculty, staff, students, and the curriculum to promote inclusive excellence, equip for equitable practices, and guide the strategic planning processes for DEI. Karen has led initiatives including brave space conversations, faculty and staff development for multicultural awareness, cultural heritage recognitions and celebrations, online student affinity and community groups, bias reporting leadership, and integration of inclusive content in courses and programs. Her research and practice focus on cultural responsiveness and belonging. Karen is passionate about inclusion and belonging of various cultural identities and recognizing the intersectionalities we possess as cultural beings and Christians. Karen is married to Trent, a regional bank president for Star Financial Bank, and a proud mother to sons Jared and Joel. Connect with Jen:​Website: https://drjenbennett.com/​#BeWorthFollowing Book: http://amzn.to/2H4gn9m​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjenbennett/​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenbennett/

This week Connor is joined by coach Greg Tonagel. Greg is the head coach for IWU's men's basketball team. He has just wrapped up his 18th season, is a 3 time national champion, and his career record makes him the all-time winningest coach at IWU. Listen in to hear how basketball can become an idol, why it's important to put yourself third, and how a PhD can help you become a better coach. Link to Wesley Seminary: https://seminary.indwes.edu/

This week Connor is joined by professor, author, and worship pastor Dr. Brannon Hancock. Dr. Hancock is an associate professor of practical theology and worship at Wesley Seminary, and he also serves as associate pastor at Marion First Church of the Nazarene. Through his 25 years of Christian ministry, Dr. Hancock has written numerous articles, reviews, and a book: The Scandal of Sacramentality. Listen in to hear how to survive as a pastor's kid, what scripture says about worship, and why churches need good worship leaders – not rock stars. Follow Dr. Hancock:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbrannon/Link to The Scandal of Sacramentality: https://wipfandstock.com/9781620326329/the-scandal-of-sacramentality/

Join our host Danny Brister as he interviews Dr. Kwasi Kena, Associate Professor of Ethnic and Multicultural Ministry at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. They discuss the book Building A City On A Hill: African American Communities of Purpose. Danny's new substack: https://dannybjr.substack.com/Website: https://www.actjustlylovemercy.org/Dr. Kena and his wife Safiyah's wearable art website: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SankofaNSilkDr. Kwasi Kena's bio:Kwasi Kena is married to Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua, who also serves as an Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation at Wesley Seminary at IWU.  The couple has two adult children and two grandchildren. Kwasi and Safiyah are fiber artists who spin and weave “wearable art.” The couple co-founded Sankofa N Silk, an online store that warehouses their woven goods. He spends his spare time playing piano and creating new arrangements of familiar hymns and sacred music. He also enjoys photography, creative writing, and collaborating with imaginative performing artists in worship. Prior to coming to the Wesley Seminary, Kwasi Kena served in variousnational and conference positions in the United Methodist Church:Director of Evangelism Ministries, Director of Field Services and theGeneral Editor of UMMen Magazine, and Congregational DevelopmentCoordinator. Kena and his wife, Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua, also served asmissionaries to Ghana, West Africa, assisting the Methodist ChurchGhana in curriculum writing, clergy and lay leadership development, and local pastor's education.  Kena has taught at several colleges and universities.  He is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and has served as a pastor in Iowa. Kena is a published author of various devotional and Bible study curricular works. He has been in frequent demand as a preacher, workshop leader, and guest musician for national events.

Have you ever felt heartbroken by the terrible things that happen in the world? Do you ever feel hopeless, scared, or angry at injustice? On today's episode of God Hears Her, guest Jenn Petersen explains what the International Justice Mission is and how God feels about injustice. Join hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy, as they talk with Jenn Petersen about how we can fight injustice wherever we are.   About Our Guest: Jenn Petersen serves as Director of Mobilization, NYC, for the International Justice Mission. She is also co-founder and co-lead pastor of Resurrection Life NYC, a multi-ethnic congregation on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Jenn is passionate about justice, worship, songwriting, discipleship, and equipping and unleashing people to live every day as followers of Jesus. Jenn holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Seminary and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Northern Iowa. She resides in Harlem with her husband, two children, and their dog, Charlie Parker.   Notes and Quotes:  God will use what you already have in your hands. —Jenn Petersen Following Jesus is a wild adventure. You never know where He will lead you. But His will is always the best. —Jenn Petersen When He opens your eyes to Scripture, you can't unsee it. —Jenn Petersen What does it look like to love the Lord with all your strength? —Jenn Petersen There is no right or wrong way to pray [about such big prayers about injustice]. —Jenn Petersen  God takes the messiest parts and He can make the most beautiful, unexpected, redeemed ministry of our lives. —Jenn Petersen    Verses:  Deuteronomy 32:4 Isaiah 58:10 Mark 12:30   Links:  International Justice Mission: https://www.ijm.org/  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

Have you ever felt heartbroken by the terrible things that happen in the world? Do you ever feel hopeless, scared, or angry at injustice? On today's episode of God Hears Her, guest Jenn Petersen explains what the International Justice Mission is and how God feels about injustice. Join hosts, Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy, as they talk with Jenn Petersen about how we can fight injustice wherever we are.   About Our Guest: Jenn Petersen serves as Director of Mobilization, NYC, for the International Justice Mission. She is also co-founder and co-lead pastor of Resurrection Life NYC, a multi-ethnic congregation on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Jenn is passionate about justice, worship, songwriting, discipleship, and equipping and unleashing people to live every day as followers of Jesus. Jenn holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Seminary and a Bachelor of Music from the University of Northern Iowa. She resides in Harlem with her husband, two children, and their dog, Charlie Parker.   Notes and Quotes:  God will use what you already have in your hands. —Jenn Petersen Following Jesus is a wild adventure. You never know where He will lead you. But His will is always the best. —Jenn Petersen When He opens your eyes to Scripture, you can't unsee it. —Jenn Petersen What does it look like to love the Lord with all your strength? —Jenn Petersen There is no right or wrong way to pray [about such big prayers about injustice]. —Jenn Petersen  God takes the messiest parts and He can make the most beautiful, unexpected, redeemed ministry of our lives. —Jenn Petersen    Verses:  Deuteronomy 32:4 Isaiah 58:10 Mark 12:30   Links:  International Justice Mission: https://www.ijm.org/  God Hears Her website: https://www.godhearsher.org/ God Hears Her newsletter sign-up: https://www.godhearsher.org/signup Subscribe on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-hears-her-podcast/id1511046507?utm_source=applemusic&utm_medium=godhearsher&utm_campaign=podcast Elisa's Instagram: elisa morgan author Eryn's Instagram: eryneddy

Tune in every other Monday for a new episode of #MantleMondays with host: Bishop Travell Travis, Esq. as he interviews entrepreneurs, pastors, authors, and leaders sharing their career and ministerial journeys. Learn more: www.travelltravis.com Purchase books authored by Bishop Travis: "Don't Eat the Baby: The Characteristics of Cannibalistic Church" and "Where Will the Mantle Fall: A Biblical and Legal Guide to Succession Planning" #mantles #leadership #succession #entrepreneurship #pastors #mantles #cannibalisticchurch #wherewillthemantlefall James Edison Tyson II was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Bishop C. Shawn and Evang. Krista M. Tyson. James was affectionately named after his paternal and sainted Grandfather, The Honorable Bishop James E. Tyson. James gave his life to Jesus Christ at a young age and soon after was called to the ministry. James graduated from Youngstown State University in December of 2015 and is degreed with his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management and a Certificate in Leadership. James is actively a student at Wesley Seminary and is pursuing his Master of Divinity degree. He continues to uphold the standard and importance of education. On November 7, 2015, James was joined in holy matrimony to his best friend and love of his life, Desiree Tyson. Two children, Caden Shawn, and Kristen Valerie Tyson were born into this union. James is the author of two generationally impactful books, Treasures of a Worshipper and Genesis. James serves as the Lead Pastor of Christ Church Apostolic in Indianapolis, IN. James wholeheartedly believes his life's Calling is to reintroduce those he impacts to God's original intent for their lives. Just as the mission of Jesus was to reveal and reintroduce the Kingdom (Matt. 4:17), James utilizes his gifts, talents, and anointing to make known the Kingdom and Jesus Christ to the world.

Injustice is the second most talked about sin in the Bible following idolatry. God is calling His followers to advocate for the marginalized. In this episode of Where Ya From?, Jenn Petersen, the Director of Mobilization for International Justice Mission (IJM) and co-lead pastor of Resurrection Life NYC, shares with host, Rasool Berry, some of the most unimaginable cases of injustice she witnessed that sparked the passion and question, “God, what can I do to make a difference?” Guest Bio: Jenn Petersen serves as Director of Mobilization, NYC, for the International Justice Mission. She is also co-leader and founder of Resurrection Life NYC; a multi-ethnic congregation on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Jenn holds a Masters of Divinity from Wesley Seminary along with a Bachelors of Music from the University of Northern Iowa. Jenn's passion for justice and worship allows her to work with churches, businesses, and non-profit organizations in every domain of the city to advocate for and share the heart of justice God has for the broken and enslaved men, women, and children. She currently lives in Harlem with her husband Branden, their two children, and their dog, Charlie. Notes & Quotes: “Sometimes you just need to stop and ask, ‘God, what do your people need and how can I help them?” “Injustice is the second biggest sin the Bible talks about after idolatry.” “You can do the work of God by using what He's already put in your hands.” “Be who God has uniquely created you to be.” “IJM (International Justice Mission) has already rescued 66,000 people.” Links Mentioned: Read about the IJM (International Justice Mission) on their website. Learn more about Resurrection Life Church. Visit our website to sign up for emails. Get new episodes sent straight to your email.  Tell us how much you love Where Ya From? by rating us five stars and leaving us a review.  Check out our VOICES Collection from Our Daily Bread Ministries Follow Where Ya From? on Instagram. Follow VOICES on Instagram. Verses Mentioned: Psalm 27:1 Exodus 3 John 15 Psalm 89:14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Pastor Joe: I'm here in our church library which is right next to the pastor's office here at the church. I've been near libraries most all of my life. One of the first things I do when I move to a new town is to get my library card. My first library card was at the New Albany Floyd County Public library in Indiana where I grew up. My first job was at the New Albany Floyd County Public library, and I worked there throughout high school. I worked at the libraries of Indiana University and Wesley Seminary, and when I lived in Lexington, I was a member of the Board of Trustees of the Rockbridge Regional Library. One of the happiest days of my life was then they gave me the passcode to go into the library whenever I wanted. Peakland has one of the finest most well-organized church libraries I've seen. What a blessing this place is.

Clayton is a husband, father, , and pastor and lives in Mobile, Alabama pastoring a growing congregation. He is a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University in Business Management and has Master's degree from Wesley Seminary in Pastoral Ministry and Leadership. Now working on a second Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary with emphasis on Leadership. Clayton is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corp . He loves helping lead people and discover their purpose in Christ. In January he is starting to work on his first book about leadership and gratitude: the power of “thank you”! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clayton.lassiter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-lassiter-b81611172/ Let's Connect: https://www.instagram.com/jr.spear/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jr.spear.3 CREED CONSULTING : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1750459338428570 Please subscribe, like, and share. I appreciate the support and look forward to serving you further in the future. Semper Fi

I shared with you in Tuesday's devotion that I am using this book for my morning devotions. This Day, a Wesleyan Way of Prayer created by Larry Stookey, a United Methodist pastor and one of my professors at Wesley Seminary. Each devotion features scripture readings, prayers of the day, and a brief reflection that Professor Stookey wrote.

Ken Schenck (PhD Durham) is Vice President for University Partnerships at CampusEdu. Ken is a New Testament scholar who has worked for years in Christian education, serving at Indiana Wesleyan University, Wesley Seminary, and Houghton College. Given Ken's writings on the subject, Josh asks Ken about the challenges facing Christian colleges and seminaries--and about the way forward. This episode is sponsored by Oklahoma Wesleyan University. Go to OKWU.edu to find out more.

Friends, here is what I want you to know today: your everyday moments of life matter! Your voice matters! And you've been called to Missional Ministry!I'm excited to share Part Two of my conversation with Dr. Colleen Derr, President of Wesley Seminary! Today, you are in for something new! Here are a few of the topics we chat through:

En nuestro nuevo episodio de Más Allá del Llamado charlamos con Alexandra Carrasquillo- Coordinadora de Relaciones Estudiantiles de Wesley Seminary. ¡No se pierda esta entrevista!

What if God calls you to a position you never imagined having? What if that assignment means moving beyond what you thought your life would look like and instead, moving forward in obedience to God and where He is calling you? Friends, I'm excited to introduce you to Dr. Colleen Derr, President of Wesley Seminary, one of the VERY few female presidents of a seminary!In today's episode, Colleen and I chat through:

You guys, I am so jazzed this week to present what has turned out to be the first part of a (at least) two-parter with Dr Brannon Hancock from Wesley Seminary. I first stumbled across Brannon's work via this talk which he gave for Wesley Seminary's webinar series, a presentation that instantaneously had me enthralled. The types of questions we setup in this conversation centre around the technologies we are comfortable employing, those we are not comfortable employing, and whether or not we can rightly see/say that God is the “animating force” behind such technologies.In the podcast, I open by referencing this news article from earlier on in the week, where Russian president Vladimir Putin used a Bible verse to describe the “liberating activity” of Russian troops in Ukraine:https://theweek.com/russia/1011510/putin-quotes-jesus-to-justify-invasion-of-ukraineThis type of ambiguity in how we see God at work in the world is my driving passion in this conversation, and why I was glad to be able to begin this wrestling (to be further wrestled) with Brannon today.For anyone who hasn't noticed that I've been working through St Teresa's Interior Castle via my blog all week long, here's a bonus quote from that fantastically evocative mystical work which speaks to the heart of this human challenge:“…there is no ground here either for approval or for condemnation. We must base our judgments on the virtues. The saintliest will be she who serves our Lord with the greatest mortification and humility and purity of conscience. Little, however, can be known with any certainty about this on earth, nor until the true Judge gives each his deserts.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marcjolicoeur.substack.com

Marty Solomon and Brent Billings are joined by Michael Burns, a teaching minister in the Two Cities Church in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He taught high school history in the central city of Milwaukee for nearly ten years before graduating from Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. He is a national and international biblical teacher at churches, schools of mission, and workshops. He has authored many books, including Crossing the Line; All Things to All People; and Escaping the Beast. Michael and his wife, MyCresha, have two adult sons.Marty on the All Things to All People Podcast with Michael BurnsMarty's Sasquatch GIFEscaping the Beast by Michael BurnsJesus for President by Shane Claiborne and Chris HawCrossing the Line by Michael BurnsAll Things to All People by Michael BurnsAll Things to All People PodcastMichael Burns Teaching Ministry Website Special Guest: Michael Burns.

On Today's episode, Alan talks with author and professor Dr. Scott Burson about what is happening in our culture right now, why disgust is debilitating and why we are drawn to tribes. This is a great investigation of what's spinning in our culture right now with some practical next steps to cultivate hospitality About Scott Dr. Scott R. Burson is Professor of Philosophical Theology at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU), where he has taught onsite and online courses in philosophy, theology, and C.S. Lewis since 2008. Burson holds the Ph.D. in Philosophical Theology from Brunel University—London School of Theology (London, England), the M.A. in Theological Studies (Philosophy of Religion emphasis) from Asbury Theological Seminary, and the B.S. in Communications (Public Relations emphasis) from the University of Rio Grande (Ohio). Burson is the author of three books: All About the Bass: Searching for Treble in the Midst of a Pounding Culture War (Cascade, May 2021); Brian McLaren in Focus: A New Kind of Apologetics (Abilene Christian University Press, 2016); and (co-authored with Jerry L. Walls) C.S. Lewis and Francis Schaeffer: Lessons for a New Century from the Most Influential Apologists of Our Time (InterVarsity Press, 1998). Throughout his career, Burson has also published more than 40 articles on various subjects and has won more than 20 national awards for publication and writing excellence. He has spoken at Abilene Christian University, Asbury Theological Seminary, Taylor University, Wesley Seminary, Wheaton College, the University of Kentucky, the Wild Goose Festival, and the West Michigan Holiness Apologetics Conference. Internationally, he has addressed audiences in Hong Kong, China, the Philippines, and New Zealand. Additionally, Burson teaches a popular C.S. Lewis course that includes an academic trip to London and The University of Oxford. Prior to his current faculty appointment, Burson held administrative positions at Indiana Wesleyan University, the University of Florida, and Asbury Theological Seminary. While at Asbury, Burson served as the managing editor of The Asbury Theological Journal. As an Asbury graduate student, Burson received the senior award for excellence in Christian philosophy and was inducted into the International Society of Theta Phi—an honor society for theological students, scholars, and leaders in the field of religion. Burson is a member of the Wesleyan Theological Society, the Society of Christian Philosophers, and Heterodox Academy. Burson and his wife, Debra, enjoy immersive international travel and learning about other cultures. They have six children and three very spoiled canines: Burley, Pokey, and Bean. When it comes to their pets, the Bursons echo the words of Richard Rohr: “The only people who can say dogs do not have souls are those who do not know what a soul is or who have never been loved by a dog!” Connect with Scott Website All About That Bass Level your leadership this fall Schedule your FREE breakthrough coaching session Invest in your leadership by joining free Right Side Up Community Receive weekly leadership tweaks with Tuesday Tuneup Upstream Campaign

Dr. Aaron Perry is Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Leadership at Wesley Seminary in Marion, Indiana. You can reach him at aaron.perry@indwes.edu. Find Kairos Care here  Indiana Wesleyan Podcast What I found: After Humanity  Signs amid the Rubble  We welcome your questions, comments, feedback, and suggestions: podcast@worldmethodist.org Find us on Social Media: Facebook Twitter Instagram  To find Rob Haynes: @DrRobHaynes on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Aaron Perry from Wesley Seminary takes us on a deep dive into pastoral care and leadership in the local church. Purchase his latest book Kairos Care: A Process for Pastoral Counseling in the Office and in Everyday Encounters (Abingdon) https://amzn.to/2XOyJYS Bio: Aaron is Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Leadership at Wesley Seminary. Aaron holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Regent University and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Asbury Seminary. He is the author of "Kairos Care: A Process for Pastoral Counseling in the Office and in Everyday Encounters" (Abingdon). Aaron and his wife, Heather, have four children and are active in their local church. Books by Aaron: Kairos Care: A Process for Pastoral Counseling in the Office and in Everyday Encounters (Abingdon) https://amzn.to/2XOyJYS Leadership Philosophy in the Fiction of C.S. Lewis (Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business) https://amzn.to/2WhBUYV Biblical Theology for Ethical Leadership: Leaders from Beginning to End (Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business) https://amzn.to/3jf6KKk Books Recommend by Aaron: Augustine, Confessions https://amzn.to/3guv8Ws C.S. Lewis https://amzn.to/2WprLcA Connect with Aaron: Wesley Seminary: https://www.indwes.edu/academics/faculty/aaron-perry Wesley Seminary Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wesley-seminary-podcast/id1286343947 Connect with Brian Russell: Information about Brian's Fall 2021 book Centering Prayer: How Sitting Quietly in God's Presence Can Change Your Life www.centeringprayerbook.com or preorder: https://amzn.to/3pDpN2E Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Coaching for Pastors: www.deepdivespirituality.com Business and Life Coaching: www.drbrianrussellcoaching.com Brian Russell's Book on the Missional Interpretation of Scripture: (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World https://amzn.to/3qln258 Links to Amazon are affiliate links. Dr. Russell receives a small payment if you order resources through these links. There is no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the podcast through your purchases. Please tell your friends about the Deep Dive Spirituality Videocast. It's also available on Spotify, Podbean, and iTunes as a podcast. 

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Tim and Clint sit down with Dr. Chris Bounds during Beulah Holiness Camp where he was one of the preachers. It was an incredible week of ministry, but this conversation was centered around the early church. Chris is from Wesley Seminary in Indiana and part of his expertise is in the early church - the first 500 years. A few highlights: Favorite verse: Matthew Chapter 1:21 - Jesus is given his name is to save us from our sin, our personal sin but also the sins committed against us. Jesus comes to free us from all the sins and wounds that come being enslaved in sin. Too often we idolize the New Testament church, but it wasn't the pristine beauty we often associate with it. The early church was similar to today – dealing issues, dealing with struggles and overcoming only by the grace of God. We're living in a time that is similar to the early church – in that most people in our post Christian world no longer consider the church relevant. It's more like we're in the minority and seeking ways to be salt and light in the our culture. We're called to enter into pain and suffering of the world around us. We don't judge the world, they can't help doing what they do not knowing Christ. But we do judge ourselves as believers. The mind of Christ is nothing more and nothing less that taking the posture of a servant. We have no idea of what true persecution is. Encouragement for local church leaders today…. The focus of discipleship. It was great to have him share on the Go Harvest Podcast and we hope it's an encouragement to each believer and ministry leader. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/goharvest/support

Aaron Perry is associate professor of pastoral theology and leadership at Wesley Seminary. We discuss Aaron's new book on pastoral counseling, Kairos Care: A Process for Pastoral Counseling in the Office and in Everyday Encounters.

A Sermon for Foundry United Methodist Church by Rev. Shalom Agtarap July 18th, 2021 Genesis 21:14 Focus Statement: When systems are not made for us, god gives us blessing, shows us  compassion, revives us with life-giving water — to go our own way!  Opening Prayer —   I am the daughter of Filipino immigrants, hard-working, intelligent, spirit-filled people  who migrated to California. While I am a cradle United Methodist, my sisters and I were  often the only kids of color in a sea of white churches that my father was appointed to.  In ministry, I am a brown woman, ordained in an institution that never sought to ordain  women, much more Southeast Asian women. And my job is to reflect on scripture  compiled without a Hagar in mind. It's as though I am a plant, whose roots are watered  in another garden. They had to be! If I were to be of any help to the Filipino immigrant  local church that sent me to seminary, I would have to divest from white ways of  knowing, storytelling and preaching. If I were to honor the elders who stuffed $20 bills in  my pocket as they pulled me in for a hug, blessing me in prayer and pocket money, I  would have to learn to bring the gospel to life in ways that honored indigenous ways of  being. The quickest way to dishonor them, would be to hide the parts of myself they  knew and loved and celebrated, in the pursuit of bringing the gospel fully alive.  A garden opened up in my time at Wesley Seminary, just up the road from Foundry, I  soaked up the water that flowed from womanist, mujerista and other liberation  theologies. But I didn't know how to hold the tension of being a second-gen Filipino  woman learning theology in a predominantly black and white context.  God-talk facilitated and imagined by people who have lived experience of  marginalization and resilience makes all the difference to our collective liberation but I  still needed to fill in the gaps. I found myself at crossroads many times. Socialized as an  Asian American, I'm taught to not rock the boat and fit in wherever I can. To always  excel, but to do so with great humility. What are you? Where are you from? Where are  you really from? Are questions I've been asked all my life and it has only accelerated  since I began serving as a pastor in predominantly white denomination. Instead of  seeing my identities as a curse, however, the gifts of womanist theologies remind me I  come from a place that I can be curious about. That I come from a people. That I come  from a culture. None of these can be erased and all of them are integral to how I  experience the world, to how I understand God at work.  Womanist theology, I have learned, is a gift of intersections. And a central character who  helps inform this theology is the witness of Hagar in Genesis.  As Delores Williams wrote in Sisters in the Wilderness, a seminal work in womanist  theology, “there are striking similarities between Hagar's story and the story of African  American women. Hagar's heritage was African, from Egypt, scripture says. Hagar was  enslaved. Black American women had emerged from a slaved heritage and still lived in  its long shadow. Hagar was brutalized by her slave owner the woman named Sarah.  The narratives of enslaved women in the United States and even narratives of modern  day workers tell of brutal or cruel treatment from the wives of slave owners and from  contemporary white female employers.”1  Hagar continues to speak to us today. Dr. Wil Gafney comments Hagar's story has a  little something for everyone from enslavement on this continent and elsewhere — to all  the resistance and revolutionary spirit that has ever risen up against oppressive forces.  “Hagar is the mother of Harriet Tubman and the women who freed themselves..I see  God's return of Hagar to her servitude as the tendency of some religious communities to  side with the abuser at the expense of abused women and their children. Ultimately  Hagar escapes her slaveholders and abusers and receives her inheritance from God,  and God fulfills all of God's promises to her.”  To the white folks at church today, who is Hagar for you? Who is Hagar for me? Though  I've been invited into Black church communities, though I am deeply accompanied by  African American friends, I cannot appropriate these historical and cultural stories as my  own. It is my responsibility, and all those who love and celebrate black women, to  extend Hagar's story beyond the black and white paradigm that is so often the  framework for race and class in the United States.  For me, to invoke the name of Hagar is to invoke the woman who exists at  intersections. And beyond those who identify as women; Hagar to me, is the patron  saint of those who dwell in multiple layers of identity. She receives the prayers of those  who are enslaved and yet hold great power. People who are frontline workers that in  this pandemic have quickly become disposable. Sex workers who are celebrated during  Pride events and yet are killed at high rates because of the color of their skin, and for  how they break gender norms, all in one body.  What I know, as a clergywoman of color in a mainline denomination is what those who  have come before me have long experienced: that we are set within what bell hooks  calls interlocking systems of domination: white supremacy, capitalism, and patriarchy.  Our church is set within these interlocking systems, our schools, our homes, and even  our relationships.   While historical record clearly states the 1956 General Conference voted to grant  women full rights just as any pastor in good standing, it was only in the last few years   1 Delores Williams, Sisters in the Wilderness, pg 3 we've celebrated more black clergywomen's election as bishops and our first openly  queer bishop in the west.   We must read history clearly: that as we celebrated 65 years of full ordination rights to  women, that many women — immigrant women, women of color, and transgender  women — still lack access to all levels of leadership in our church. Beloveds, we have  so much further to go!  Which brings us back to Sister Hagar. She's got a ways to go before she gets free...she  is Othered because of her ethnic background. She is treated like property when Sarah  seizes her for her productivity to produce an heir. She is a problem to be solved, not a  human being with dignity. Yes, we're talking about Hagar but can we just talk about  Sarah for a minute? She's got some issues! What prevents a sisterhood from forming,  what blocks solidarity from building is that Sarah is consumed by the patriarchy and  believes she is entitled to more access and privilege than any other woman in that  camp.  The event that ultimately expels Hagar from the community, leaving her and her child  vulnerable, is that Sarah heard something. She heard kids at play. In Chapter 21:9 The  Common English says she heard laughter.  This woman who holds power, heard joy, mirth, lightheartedness and it triggered in her  frustration, resentment, anger.   We need not stretch our imaginations very far to come up with modern day examples of  when women in power were threatened by others enjoying life. Whether it's Amy  Cooper calling out a birdwatcher in Central Park, or BBQ Becky at the local picnic or  countless white women who called the police on black people over trivial or nonexistent  offenses. We have a problem that predates our current struggle with white supremacy—  I submit to you that when Sarah heard laughter, she heard life! And the life of Ishmael,  was a perceived threat to the life of her son, Isaac — another vestige of patriarchy and  who is the rightful heir. Sarah is reminded, with each breath that Ishmael draws, that her  own security is at risk and she must protect it at all costs. Why else do so many feel the  need to police joy?  To white women, and those who experience the benefits of whiteness, who feel threatened, who  feel like their security, or reputation, or way of life is at risk because of the full-throated, belly filling laughter of others — may I offer a word. The God who sees Hagar also sees you. God sees  your effort. God sees the ways you've been shut down and left behind. God has heard your silent  cries. And God will not leave you barren — without joy, without hope.  To beloved ones who exist at intersections, the helpless and harassed who are, in audre  Lorde's words “triple oppression” , the hear the good news: just as Sarah and Abraham  were promised provision, so too are Hagar and Ishmael. “Don't be afraid. God has  heard the boy's cries over there. Get up, pick up the boy, and take him by the hand  because I will make of him a great nation.”   Would Hagar have lived in the 20th century, I'm certain she would have picked up some  audre lorde.   "A Litany for Survival": audre lorde  when we speak we are afraid   our words will not be heard   or welcomed   but when we are silent   we are still afraid.   So it is better to speak   remembering   we were never meant to survive.  I invoke the life and witness of audre lorde in sharing her poem, a litany for survival, as  we think about the witness of Hagar. Audre lorde was speaking to other black lesbians  like herself but the message resonates through the lens of Hagar. There were forces in   life that never meant for Hagar and Ishmael's survival and yet, Hagar has a relationship  with the divine. She is the only one to name God in all of scripture. In Chapter 16, Hagar  says to the Holy One “You are El Ro'i, the God who sees.” This relationship allows  Hagar to be seen and heard in return. In the midst of exhaustion and desperation,  having been kicked out, sent away, expelled, deported, Hagar cries out to God and  weeps. The water spent in salty tears returns to sustain her.  After an encounter with the Divine, water is given to Hagar and Ishmael. I do not believe  the messenger of God intended for them to build up the energy to make it back to  Abraham and Sarah's camp! Life giving water is given so they continue moving in  parched places. There is someone listening today who's been saved from, given  distance, broken out of, walked away from a place where love no longer lives. The best  way to honor that gift of water is to not return to the place of death. To break free of the  status quo and the ways that white supremacy and capitalism tell us to make do with  the scraps we're given. The good news is that when we follow a different path, away  from hierarchies that demean, toward round tables where more varieties of God's  creation can gather — God will go with us and sustain our very breath. The beauty of reading this story in modern times is that we know the rest of the story!  We know God fulfills ALL of God's promises to Hagar, Ishmael and all of his  descendants.   If I may offer a word of encouragement to you today, in the off chance, you are  discerning next steps, whether it's a job, ending a relationship, the grueling task of  healing from trauma, or beginning or even harder, continuing the work of anti-racism, —  the God who sees, is present to us now in the form of Christ who offers life-sustaining  water. And this liberating presence will accompany you in parched places — Christ will  not do the work for you, but with the help of the Holy Spirit, will give you compassion  and confidence as you make your own way.   Pray: You are the God who sees… https://foundryumc.org/

Darren was a teaching pastor at Willow Creek, then decided to plant a church in Franklin, TN, which ended up growing into another Mega Church. In this episode, we talk about his interesting and unpredictable journey, what it's like pastoring mega churches and planting churches, and how he navigated the very difficult year of 2020. Originally from Australia, Darren has lived in the United States for over 20 years. He earned his Masters in Ministry from Wesley Seminary and his Doctorate from Capital Seminary and Graduate School, with his dissertation focus on Millennials and the future of the Western church. He recently released his second book, Holy Roar: 7 Words That Will Change The Way You Worship, co-authored with worship leader Chris Tomlin.Support PrestonSupport Preston by going to patreon.comVenmo: @Preston-Sprinkle-1Connect with PrestonTwitter | @PrestonSprinkleInstagram | @preston.sprinkleYoutube | Preston SprinkleCheck out his website prestonsprinkle.comIf you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave a review.

Bob Kettler and John Coe Bio Bob Kettler always had a vision for creating value in Real Estate. He began his career in the early 1970s by renovating apartments, retail stores, and building homes. Although his story began in renovations and home building, he later found passion in developing communities and began laying the foundation of KETTLER, a Real Estate Development Company. While KETTLER was growing, so too, was Bob’s footprint. He and his wife Charlotte are philanthropic contributors within the community. Currently, Bob serves on the board of the Trust for the National Mall, The Kennedy Center, and Wesley Seminary. He served on the boards for George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, and the National Methodist Church. Additionally, Mr. Kettler served as a Trustee at St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School in Washington, D.C., and The Potomac School in McLean, VA. With over 40 years in operations, KETTLER maintains a reputation as a leading developer in the industry and is one of D.C.’s Largest Private Real Estate Companies. Bob is a known trailblazer, thought leader, and frequent speaker. He placed five consecutive years on the Washington Business Journal's Power 100 list in the last decade and received notable honors like BIA’s Monument Lifetime Achievement Award and the NAHB Developer of the Year award. Bob continues to oversee KETTLER as Founder and Chief Executive Officer. He and his wife have four children and nine grandchildren and live in the Metro Washington, D.C. Area. Show Notes Current Role Typically the strategic thinker for the company but not the operations guy- “Management By Exception” (5:40)Most projects come from Acquisitions team (6:45) Origin Story His Father, Milton Kettler, was the oldest of three Kettler Brothers, which was the company that was founded in the early 1950s (7:31)His Dad was a real estate brokerClarence and Charlie Kettler, his uncles built gas stations around the regionForlinesFrank Ewing– Sage man who helped Kettler Brothers financially.Kettler Brothers was the largest homebuilder in Maryland (9:45)Montgomery VillageFather thought that the land development business should be separate from homebuildingFather passed away when he was young (59 yrs. old) in 1982 (10:45)Each of the brothers had their own roles in the company (12:00)Uncle Clarence was an “artist” with his home building (12:15)Wound down in the late 1980s

Bob Kettler and John Coe Bio Bob Kettler always had a vision for creating value in Real Estate. He began his career in the early 1970s by renovating apartments, retail stores, and building homes. Although his story began in renovations and home building, he later found passion in developing communities and began laying the foundation of KETTLER, a Real Estate Development Company. While KETTLER was growing, so too, was Bob’s footprint. He and his wife Charlotte are philanthropic contributors within the community. Currently, Bob serves on the board of the Trust for the National Mall, The Kennedy Center, and Wesley Seminary. He served on the boards for George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, the Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, and the National Methodist Church. Additionally, Mr. Kettler served as a Trustee at St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School in Washington, D.C., and The Potomac School in McLean, VA. With over 40 years in operations, KETTLER maintains a reputation as a leading developer in the industry and is one of D.C.’s Largest Private Real Estate Companies. Bob is a known trailblazer, thought leader, and frequent speaker. He placed five consecutive years on the Washington Business Journal’s Power 100 list in the last decade and received notable honors like BIA’s Monument Lifetime Achievement Award and the NAHB Developer of the Year award. Bob continues to oversee KETTLER as Founder and Chief Executive Officer. He and his wife have four children and nine grandchildren and live in the Metro Washington, D.C. Area. Show Notes Current Role Typically the strategic thinker for the company but not the operations guy- “Management By Exception” (5:40)Most projects come from Acquisitions team (6:45) Origin Story His Father, Milton Kettler, was the oldest of three Kettler Brothers, which was the company that was founded in the early 1950s (7:31)His Dad was a real estate brokerClarence and Charlie Kettler, his uncles built gas stations around the regionForlinesFrank Ewing– Sage man who helped Kettler Brothers financially.Kettler Brothers was the largest homebuilder in Maryland (9:45)Montgomery VillageFather thought that the land development business should be separate from homebuildingFather passed away when he was young (59 yrs. old) in 1982 (10:45)Each of the brothers had their own roles in the company (12:00)Uncle Clarence was an “artist” with his home building (12:15)Wound down in the late 1980s

Susan Tarr, retired librarian from the Library of Congress and active layperson discusses her activities in the church during Covid-19. The pandemic prompted a number of changes in providing Christian education for members at The Church of the Covenant (Presbyterian) in Arlington, VA. As an active layperson in the congregation, she described her interest in Christian education. With the development of the Covid-19 she was challenged to expand her familiarity with technology. She talked about involvement with two classes within the congregation: the adult Bible class and the confirmation class with youth. Her particular concern was for the youth. After her retirement from the Library of Congress where she was the Executive Director of the Federal Library and Information Center Committee for the last 10 years of a 30 year career in the system, she completed a Theological Studies degree at Wesley Seminary  in D.C. In the program she discussed how that educational experience prepared her for the challenges of teaching during this pandemic.

In the latest Craft & Character episode, Steve Carter talks with Church of the City lead minister Darren Whitehead about identifying the traps that often take senior leaders down. Of the 14 transformational practices offered by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, 11 of them deal with sex, money, or power. From there, Darren employs years of research to help us begin to identify the potential traps in our own lives. On the local church front, Darren reveals what the Church of the City is planning for Easter and how his team approaches telling the Resurrection story creatively each year. In 2013 when Darren and Brandy Whitehead and their small team founded Church of the City, they had a vision to plant a family of churches that live in the way of Jesus for the renewal of global cities. The team has now planted 6 congregations across Nashville and New York City. Originally from Australia, Darren has lived in the United States for over 20 years. He earned his Master’s in Ministry from Wesley Seminary and his Doctorate from Capital Seminary and Graduate School, with his dissertation focus on millennials and the future of the Western Church. He recently released his second book, Holy Roar: 7 Words That Will Change The Way You Worship, co-authored with worship leader Chris Tomlin. Darren lives with his wife Brandy and their 3 daughters in Nashville, Tennessee.    

In this episode, Dwight Nash and Ed Love unpack the reason they started this podcast and how it will be a benefit to your multiplicative leadership. About the Podcasters: Dr. Dwight Nash has over 32 years of pastoral experience in places such as Oklahoma, Chicago, New Orleans and Dallas. He has been bi-vocational as well as full-time as he served in his many roles of youth pastor, small groups pastor, lead pastor, church planting pastor and District Superintendent. His doctorate and dissertation in church planting included the creation of a virtual residency that has been implemented and used in many venues over the last eight years. Dwight has spent the last 15 years helping church planters to fulfill their God-given dream of planting a church. With over 50 church planters helped so far, his “well-done” in life is to play a part in starting 1000 Churches over the next 10 years nationally and internationally. www.1000churches.net Dr. Ed Love has planted two multiplying churches, daughtered multiple church plants, and has provided coaching, training, and resources for church planters. Currently, Ed is the Director of Church Multiplication for The Wesleyan Church and is the architect of the Church Multiplication Collective. Ed also designed and teaches the church planting certificate courses for Wesley Seminary. Ed received his M.DIV. from Asbury Theological Seminary and obtained his D.MIN. from George Fox Evangelical Seminary. Ed is the author of Fear Not, Reclaiming Hope, Turn, and many other church multiplication resources. Ed and his wife Emily reside in Muncie, IN with their three spunky kids, Jennah, Josiah, and Micah. www.CMC.org 

Today's devotional was written by Safiyah Fosua, Professor of Christian Worship and Ministry at Wesley Seminary.

In March Remonstrance turns five! The first “minisode” of Remonstrance dropped on March 3, 2016, and we have been working to promote Wesleyan-Arminian Reformation ever since. A lot has changed in the last five years. Ben and I planted a church in Shelton, Connecticut, and we have both become fathers. Remonstrance has teamed up with the Fundamental Wesleyan Society and I graduated from Wesley Seminary. The theological podcast landscape has also changed significantly since 2016, although Calvinist voices still dominate. All of these factors have prompted the necessity to revamp Remonstrance beginning the week of our fifth birthday. The first week of March 2021. Remonstrance is not going anywhere but we will be changing our programming. Moving forward, the podcast will consist of five types of episode formats: Interviews: There will be a lot of interviews with Wesleyan and Arminian scholars, historians, seminary professors, and theologians on the show. Stay tuned for some interesting interviews! Some of them will be returning from past episodes and others will be new to the podcast.  Book and Article Reflections: I will be dropping minisodes or even full episodes where I reflect on theology books I am reading or I have read. I will also interact with and respond to current theology articles relative to Wesleyan-Arminianism. Historical Episodes: I will be dropping some episodes (or minisodes) where I will explore significant historical events from the history of the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition.  Doctrinal Dialogues: True to our “pre-revamp” selves Ben and I will discuss topics together related to Wesleyan-Arminian theology or practice. Debates: Remonstrance will also be hosting debates from within the Wesleyan-Arminian tradition. These will not be your classic “Calvinist vs. Arminian” debates (yawn) but rather “in-house” debates only!  Essentially, each month will be something different. Remonstrance will remain committed to delivering fresh and theologically substantial content every month. We will also continue our partnerships with the Society of Evangelical Arminians and the Fundamental Wesleyan Society.  I hope you will join Remonstrance Podcast for the next five years of Wesleyan-Arminian Reformation. I am looking forward to seeing what God will do.  Soli Deo Gloria.  -Vin @ Remonstrance 

It's Wesleyan Week! We're taking a trip back through some of the most "Wesleyan" episodes in the archives. What's it mean to be a Wesleyan, and what theological traditions form us? Glad you asked! Tune in all week for more.It's a fantastic voyage back into the lives of the Wesleys, George Whitefield, and the enduring lessons we can learn from them today. This week, we're joined by Dr. Patrick Eby, Associate Professor of Historical Theology and Wesley Studies and DMin Program Director at Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. We're claiming Dr. Eby as Table Church Podcast's Resident Church Historian, and perhaps he'll join us again in the future.Want to learn more about the Wesleys and holiness theology, or have questions about church history for a future podcast? Email us at podcast@tablechurchdsm.org to let us know.

James Tate's bio in his own words,  "James Tate's personal journey to lose and keep off weight resulted in him establishing Beyond W8 Loss Total Wellness Center LLC, a Christ-led Holistic wellness center focused on “Total Fat Loss” (Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Physical) and improving overall health, http://beyondw8loss.com/. He uses his experience as a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Nutrition Therapist, Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner, and Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor to help people reach their wellness goals. Tate has also been certified as a health minister through Wesley Seminary and a congregational wellness advocate through Living Compass. Growing up in Washington, D.C., Tate was always a big child, a big teenager and a big adult. Tate's lowest high school weight was 275 pounds. In 2010, he weighed 415 pounds which forced him to begin his wellness journey. By January 2011, he had shed 200+ pounds naturally, without any surgery, shots, pills or fad diets. Tate founded Wellthy Entertainment, a media company whose aim is to create content that helps children & their families to become Rich in Love, Rich in Health, Rich in Knowledge and most importantly, Rich in Christ. His award-winning children's book titled, The Kool Kids & The Land Of The Giants motivates, educates, and inspires children and their families to defeat the “giants” that have invaded their life/land. Giants such as Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Depression, etc. Tate received his training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where he was trained in more than 100 dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods, and The Health Sciences Academy where he earned certifications in Nutrition Therapy, as a Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor, and as a Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner. Drawing on this knowledge, Tate is able to help people create a completely personalized “roadmap to health” that suits their unique body, lifestyle, preferences and goals. James Tate is a dynamic public speaker and teacher. He helps church leaders across the country create wellness programs for their members and the communities that they serve. Tate is the Director of the B.O.D.Y by Christ Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden where John K. Jenkins Sr. is the Pastor. The ministry aims to educate people about Biblical nutrition and whole body wellness. He also facilitates focus studies like “What Would Jesus Eat”, “What Does The Bible Say About Healthy Living” and “The Ultimate Guide To Men's And Women's Health.” Tate is a devoted husband and father of 3 children. "

Brother Tate shared some of his story, "as an overweight child, being overweight in college, then being impacted by an injury in 2007 that caused him to be immobile which contributed to him having a significant weight increase...He shared that he re-dedicated his life to Christ in 2010...after he rededicated his life to Jesus Christ in 2010 he expressed, God, revealed to him that it wasn't the food he couldn't live without it was God he couldn't live without. Additionally, he stated, I learned that I needed to lean on Jesus & not food so in January 2010 he stated that he weighed 415 pounds and by January 2011 he weighed 205 pounds which he expressed was naturally accomplished without any surgery, pills, shakes, or fads..."The Full Episode is scheduled to be released Friday, January 29, 2021 James Tate's bio in his own words,  "James Tate's personal journey to lose and keep off weight resulted in him establishing Beyond W8 Loss Total Wellness Center LLC, a Christ-led Holistic wellness center focused on “Total Fat Loss” (Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Physical) and improving overall health, http://beyondw8loss.com/. He uses his experience as a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Nutrition Therapist, Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner, and Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor to help people reach their wellness goals. Tate has also been certified as a health minister through Wesley Seminary and a congregational wellness advocate through Living Compass. Growing up in Washington, D.C., Tate was always a big child, a big teenager and a big adult. Tate's lowest high school weight was 275 pounds. In 2010, he weighed 415 pounds which forced him to begin his wellness journey. By January 2011, he had shed 200+ pounds naturally, without any surgery, shots, pills or fad diets. Tate founded Wellthy Entertainment, a media company whose aim is to create content that helps children & their families to become Rich in Love, Rich in Health, Rich in Knowledge and most importantly, Rich in Christ. His award-winning children's book titled, The Kool Kids & The Land Of The Giants motivates, educates, and inspires children and their families to defeat the “giants” that have invaded their life/land. Giants such as Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Depression, etc. Tate received his training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where he was trained in more than 100 dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods, and The Health Sciences Academy where he earned certifications in Nutrition Therapy, as a Sports & Exercise Nutritional Advisor, and as a Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner. Drawing on this knowledge, Tate is able to help people create a completely personalized “roadmap to health” that suits their unique body, lifestyle, preferences and goals. James Tate is a dynamic public speaker and teacher. He helps church leaders across the country create wellness programs for their members and the communities that they serve. Tate is the Director of the B.O.D.Y by Christ Ministry at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden where John K. Jenkins Sr. is the Pastor. The ministry aims to educate people about Biblical nutrition and whole body wellness. He also facilitates focus studies like “What Would Jesus Eat”, “What Does The Bible Say About Healthy Living” and “The Ultimate Guide To Men's And Women's Health.” Tate is a devoted husband and father of 3 children. "

Dr. Orlando McCauley is an experienced Military and Hospice Chaplain, with a stellar history for compassionate pastoral ministry both in the medical field and US Army. He is skilled in Microsoft Word, Pastoral Counseling, Team Building, Fundraising, and Preaching. Strong community and social justice activists, and a professional member of the Association of Professional Chaplains, as a National Board Certified Chaplain. Currently, Asst. Professor of Religion and Pastoral Care and Pastoral Psychology, Dickerson-Green Seminary, Allen University, Columbia, SC. In this interview, the executive team, consisting of Elder Sandy Drayton and Reverend Dr. Jacques Days gives us the history of the AME church, the history of Allen University, and why they are endorsing Reverend Dr. Orlando McCauley as a candidate for the bishop within the church. Reverend Dr. Orlando McCauley expresses his vision for becoming a bishop and what he plans to do. Dr. Orlando McCauley is a second-generation preacher, born in the native land of Liberia, West Africa, and pays homage to his parents for his spiritual upbringing. Dr. McCauley accepted Christ at an early age and was indoctrinated into the faith under the banner of African Methodism. Rev. McCauley began his pastoral ministry serving the following congregations: Reevesville, AME Church, Alcolu, SC, St. Peters, and Mt. Pisgah Circuit. He was transferred to the Newberry/Spartanburg District and served the following congregations as their pastor: Mt. Zion, Little Mountain; Cross Road, Saluda; and Elisha, Silver Street, SC. He was later transferred to the Columbia District and served as pastor for the following congregations: New Bethel, Lexington; Piney Grove, Gaston; Hopewell, Irmo; and Pine Grove, Columbia. In 2015 Bishop Richard F. Norris transferred him to the Northeast Conference and he pastored St. Luke, Sumter. In 2015 Rev. McCauley earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Pan Methodism from Wesley Seminary in Washington, DC. In 2015 he returned to his alma mater, Allen University, and began teaching in the Department of Religion. He was the coordinator of the same department. He now serves as the Assistant Professor of Religion in the Department of Humanities. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/odell-glenn-jr/support

Dr. Orlando McCauley is an experienced Military and Hospice Chaplain, with a stellar history for compassionate pastoral ministry both in the medical field and US Army. He is skilled in Microsoft Word, Pastoral Counseling, Team Building, Fundraising, and Preaching. Strong community and social justice activists, and a professional member of the Association of Professional Chaplains, as a National Board Certified Chaplain. Currently, Asst. Professor of Religion and Pastoral Care and Pastoral Psychology, Dickerson-Green Seminary, Allen University, Columbia, SC. In this interview, the executive team, consisting of Elder Sandy Drayton and Reverend Dr. Jacques Days gives us the history of the AME church, the history of Allen University, and why they are endorsing Reverend Dr. Orlando McCauley as a candidate for the bishop within the church. Reverend Dr. Orlando McCauley expresses his vision for becoming a bishop and what he plans to do. Dr. Orlando McCauley is a second-generation preacher, born in the native land of Liberia, West Africa, and pays homage to his parents for his spiritual upbringing. Dr. McCauley accepted Christ at an early age and was indoctrinated into the faith under the banner of African Methodism. Rev. McCauley began his pastoral ministry serving the following congregations: Reevesville, AME Church, Alcolu, SC, St. Peters, and Mt. Pisgah Circuit. He was transferred to the Newberry/Spartanburg District and served the following congregations as their pastor: Mt. Zion, Little Mountain; Cross Road, Saluda; and Elisha, Silver Street, SC. He was later transferred to the Columbia District and served as pastor for the following congregations: New Bethel, Lexington; Piney Grove, Gaston; Hopewell, Irmo; and Pine Grove, Columbia. In 2015 Bishop Richard F. Norris transferred him to the Northeast Conference and he pastored St. Luke, Sumter. In 2015 Rev. McCauley earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Organizational Leadership with an emphasis in Pan Methodism from Wesley Seminary in Washington, DC. In 2015 he returned to his alma mater, Allen University, and began teaching in the Department of Religion. He was the coordinator of the same department. He now serves as the Assistant Professor of Religion in the Department of Humanities.

Weekly Podcast from Cornerstone Church, North Gower, Ontario.  www.knowgrowshow.ca https://bit.ly/recentchurch https://www.brookhavenwesleyan.org/leadership.html   Guest speaker: Rev Emily Hines Pastor Emily Hines serves as Discipleship and First Impressions Pastor at Brookhaven Wesleyan Church, Indiana. She savors faith and theology discussions over coffee. Her calling is to shepherd, equip, innovate, and lead. Pastor Emily loves doing life and ministry alongside her husband, Pastor Dave Hines, whom she married May 2015. Together, they enjoy theological and biblical discussions, hiking, photography, and playing board games. Pastor Emily graduated in 2014 from Indiana Wesleyan University with a B.A. in Christian Ministry and Biblical Literature. In 2019, she earned her M.Div. from Wesley Seminary.  Pastor Emily joined the staff in 2015.  

Sunday, December 6, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | 2nd Sunday of Advent | Alyssa, our Wesley Seminary ministry intern, preaches a sermon on Romans 8 entitled "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" in our Advent 2020 sermon series "Heaven & Nature Sing."

Sunday, November 8, 2020 | Sunday Morning Worship | Alyssa, our Wesley Seminary intern, preaches on Jesus' Kingdom of God parable in Matthew 20:1-16 in our fall sermon series "Dodge the Dumpster Fire: Building God's Kingdom When This One's on Fire."

Pastor Chase Stancle is lead Pastor at Unison Christian Church in Grand Rapids, MI and is currently finishing his Master's of Arts Degree in Intercultural Ministry at Wesley Seminary. Pastor Chase has served as a Racial Equity Coach for local schools and businesses. He can be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AnointedBoy  Follow Odell on all platforms:  www.odellpalacio.com FB: @odellpalacio  IG: @odellpalacio  Linkedin: @odellpalacio  Youtube: @OdellPalacio Published works:  The King & I available on Amazon!  Millennial Kingdom Entrepreneur available on Amazon!  Listener Support:  Partner with us to continue to improve our content so we can reach as many people for Christ: https://anchor.fm/kingdomdisruptor414/support  Need advertising? Email: info@odellpalacio.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kingdomdisruptor414/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kingdomdisruptor414/support

 This episode of the Practicing the Art of Faithful Presence podcast features host David Wright, president of Indiana Wesleyan University, as its guest. Scott Todd, executive director of marketing communication at IWU, serves as the episode’s host, and helps listeners gain valuable insight into David’s life, mission, and purpose. In his role as president of IWU, David has the privilege of spending a lot of time with both people of faith and unbelievers. He has noticed that many unbelievers don’t even know any Christians in the public sphere, and this realization sparked Practicing the Art of Faithful Presence, which aims to help Christians share their stories about how their faith impacts their work in the world.David was born in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, where he lived with his family until he was 15. David’s parents moved to the Philippines as missionaries in 1951, and David spent his formative years watching his parents work at a Bible college campus on the island of Luzon. David had no personal knowledge of the United States until 1970, when he and his family moved to Marion, Indiana, and David enrolled at Marion High School. Following high school graduation, David attended IWU (then Marion College), where he met his now-wife Helen. The pair met attending church revivals together, and spent years abroad doing missionary work in Haiti and England post-graduation. David and Helen now have two daughters and four grandchildren. While a student at IWU, David never expected that he would eventually become the president of the institution. He planned to become a pilot, until he took the intro to Bible course at IWU with Dr. David Thompson. In that class, God began opening his heart to study the Bible, and David decided that he would like to teach Bible one day. After graduating with his Christian Ministries major and spending a few years abroad, David was recruited to run the masters program for ministers at IWU, which eventually became Wesley Seminary. Besides three years that David spent in California, he has been working for IWU since 1994. David’s dream job at IWU was the provost position, and once he had secured it, he thought he would retire in that position. However, when IWU’s president decided to retire and David was chosen as the replacement, David decided to do the job “with all of his heart.” The hardest part of the job, David says, is the weight of the responsibility of this wonderful place that serves 14,000 students and 2,500 employees. However, there are so many joys that come with the presidential position; David loves the students, the faculty, and the staff, and loves to see God working in their lives. It is one of his greatest joys to watch alumni go out into the world and see their lives be testimonies to the power of God. While the post-COVID world looks bleak for higher education, David is not pessimistic about the future. He states that IWU has responded to the challenge magnificently, and that challenges like these are when we do our best work. He highlights three challenges that will face IWU: 1) the changing sense of the value of a college education in the world, 2) the economic challenges in the US, and 3) the challenge of staying faithful to the mission of and God’s purpose for IWU. IWU’s goal is to provide students with a Christ-centered foundation on which to live their lives. David believes that to fully understand God’s world, you must experience the “tapestry of culture and people that God has created.” David is committed to the belief that you must be exposed to the people and the thinking of many different cultures; every belief isn’t right, but every belief is valuable. To end the episode, David shares a passage from the Bible that has been a “touchstone” for his life ever since God gave it to him: Isaiah 41:9-10, which says, “I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”Links:Learn about Indiana Wesleyan University and its president, Dr. David Wright.Connect with David on LinkedIn

Today my guest is David Wright. Dr. Wright is the 9th President of Indiana Wesleyan University. Prior to become president, Dr. Wright served as IWU's first Provost and Chief Academic Officer and he helped develop Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, the School of Nursing, the School of Health Sciences initiative, the Ron Blue Institute for Financial Planning and the National Conversations: A Series of Dialogues About Society's Well Being. Earlier in his career at IWU, Wright led the university's entry into online education and initiated the regional campus development strategy that helped IWU become Indiana's largest private university. Outside his tenure at IWU, Wright served as dean of the School of Theology at Azusa Pacific University and served in theological education ministries with The Wesleyan Church in England and Haiti. Wright earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Arts degree from George Fox University. He did his undergrad at Indiana Wesleyan University. Dr. Wright grew up in the Philippines where his parents were missionaries. And he's a pilot. Now, I'm graduate of Indiana Wesleyan University. Ok, maybe who's president at your alma mater doesn't matter to you, but it does to us. At IWU, we're a close knit bunch. And I've known Dr. Wright since I was an undergraduate. Our paths have interested occasionally over the years, and I am just so delighted to be able to have this discussion with him today. Things that struck me in this interview: "It wasn't like I was idle, but I could never really see the thead, I didn't know what it was becoming..." Wright talks about at about 40 how he first started to step back and ask if he was taking advantage of the gifts God had given him. Right at about the age of 40, he began to develop a plan after attending a conference in Phoenix. He began a yearly process of writing and reviewing goals. This process started with figuring out his life mission, his life values, his life goals. He talked about gathering experiences and being curious -- and how we have no idea how that curiosity and life experiences are preparing "My aspirations were not career oriented they were experience oriented."

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Dr. Solis-Walker is a native of South Jersey, she grew up with Spanish as her native tongue in a large Puerto Rican community. She is an ordained Wesleyan pastor and a sought-after speaker in many different contexts. She has a PhD in Organizational Leadership and Development with an emphasis on Ecclesial Leadership; she is a certified coach for multi-ethnic churches and organizations and has previously served as the Assistant Dean of Global Theological Education at Wesley Seminary of IWU. She currently teaches classes at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and speaks all over the US. She also has just started a new venture called Camino Road, which she’ll share a bit about today.

Transcribed highlights of the show can be found in our episode summaries. Last Saturday, Reinhard Bonnke, a prominent German evangelist in Africa, passed away at the age of 79. Bonnke’s ministry began in 1967 and lasted for 50 years. Millions of people attended his crusades, leading him to be dubbed by some as“the Billy Graham of Africa.” In 2000, CT sent a reporter to see him in Nigeria: Sunday night Bonnke delivered a sermon on the first chapters of Acts—when the apostles received the Holy Spirit. He then told the audience: "Jesus is here with all the fire you will ever need! Raise your voices! Receive the Holy Spirit now!" Thousands in the crowd began wailing, screaming, and crying. Frantically waving their hands in the air, many begged loudly for anointing. Bonnke gave a similar message on Saturday night to 1.3 million people on the crusade ground. Building momentum with the audience, the evangelist instructed the crowd to begin shouting "Alleluia!" until the Holy Spirit entered their bodies. "You are going to speak in new tongues—a language you have never learned," he told them. "It comes from you're heart. Don't be afraid—this is fantastic!" Behind Bonnke’s massive popularity was a deep sense of humility, says Nimi Wariboko, the Walter G. Muelder professor of social ethics at the Boston University School of Theology. “Something that will strike you about Reinhard Bonnke and the way he relates to Africa and the way he works is that he believes in Africa and he loves Africa and he loves Africans,” said Wariboko. “….The man never portrayed himself as one of these white guys coming on the white horse with a savior mentality to save Africa. He didn’t ever pretend that God had called him to the whole world. His focus was on Africa and he never lost that.” Wariboko joined digital media producer Morgan Lee and editor in chief Mark Galli to discuss how a German evangelist became passionate about Africa, how he differed from other Pentecostal preachers, and how his work affected the church on this continent. What is “Quick to Listen”? Read more Subscribe to Quick to Listen on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Twitter Follow our host on Twitter: Morgan Lee Subscribe to Mark’s newsletter: The Galli Report Music by Sweeps Quick to Listen is produced by Morgan Lee and Matt Linder The transcript is edited by Bunmi Ishola This episode of Quick to Listen is brought to you in part by Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, which offers a practical, student-centered approach to seminary. Wesley Seminary’s model connects applicable coursework with active ministry. For more information, visit seminary.indwes.edu. This episode of Quick to Listen is also brought to you by Christianbook.com, your go-to source for everything Christian. Books, Bibles, gifts, music and more, all in one place. And always from people who share your values. Go to Christianbook.com.

Transcribed highlights of the show can be found in our episode summaries. Earlier this fall, the Trump administration announced that the US would accept no more than 18,000 refugees in the coming fiscal year. Here’s how CT reported this news: "President Trump’s administration has dramatically cut the number of refugees admitted to the US every year since taking office. Last year, CT reported on evangelicals condemning the decision to drop the refugee ceiling to then-historic low of 30,000 for the 2019 fiscal year. The year before, it was down to 45,000. Up until then, the cap for resettling refugees in the US hadn’t gone below 70,000 in 30 years." While in many years, the US has frequently accepted more refugees than other countries, the number has almost always been a tiny fraction of its overall population. Meanwhile, Jordan, a country of just under 10 million, is currently home to 762,420 refugees. One Christian working with hundreds of these refugees is Father Khalil Jaar, the priest at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Marka Jordan. Father Jaar ministers to Iraqi and Syrian families by providing them with food, education, and other provisions. Father Jaar joined digital media producer Morgan Lee and editor in chief Mark Galli discuss his work with Syrian and Iraqi refugees, what happened when he was kidnapped in Iraq, and how God continues to provide for the community. This episode of Quick to Listen is brought to you in part by Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, which offers a practical, student-centered approach to seminary. Wesley Seminary’s model connects applicable coursework with active ministry. For more information, visit seminary.indwes.edu. This episode of Quick to Listen is brought to you in part by Intensional. D.A. Horton unpacks how God addresses these issues and where to take it from there in his new book Intensional. Go to dahorton.com to learn more about Intensional. This episode of Quick to Listen is also brought to you by Christianbook.com, your go-to source for everything Christian. Books, Bibles, gifts, music and more, all in one place. And always from people who share your values. Go to Christianbook.com. What is “Quick to Listen”? Read more Subscribe to Quick to Listen on Apple Podcasts Follow the podcast on Twitter Follow our host on Twitter: Morgan Lee Subscribe to Mark’s newsletter: The Galli Report Music by Sweeps Quick to Listen is produced by Morgan Lee and Matt Linder

Transcribed highlights of the show can be found in our episode summaries. Last week President Trump abruptly announced that American soldiers would be leaving Kurdish-controlled territory in Syria. The news shocked the US military. It was also an unwelcome surprise to Kurdish fighters, whom the US had backed in the fight against ISIS. The announcement was good news for Syria's neighbor Turkey who have long fought the Kurdish guerrilla group known as the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK). The PKK has waged a decades-long insurgency inside Turkey and both Turkey and the US consider it a terrorist organization. Shortly after Trump’s announcement, Turkish troops began a military assault on the Kurdish-controlled parts of Syria. Many of the Christians that live in that area have fled to Armenia, says Charlie Costa, who pastors a congregation in Beirut and actively plants churches in the Middle East. “But of course, that empties the area of any Christian witness, at least theoretically or on a human level,” said Costa. “It leaves the place without a witness for Christ. Even those who support the President were disappointed with that because the view in the Middle East is always that America protects Christians.” Costa joined digital media producer Morgan Lee and editor in chief Mark Galli to learn why Kurds are coming to Christ, the community’s long history of persecution, and how Middle Eastern Christians view American Christians.  This episode of Quick to Listen is brought to you in part by Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing God's Image, a newly updated and combined book by Paul Brand and Philip Yancey, from InterVarsity Press. For 40% off and free US shipping on this book and any other IVP title, visit ivpress.com and use promo code POD19. This episode of Quick to Listen is also brought to you by Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, which offers a practical, student-centered approach to seminary. Wesley Seminary’s model connects applicable coursework with active ministry. For more information, visit http://seminary.indwes.edu.

Former Clinton White House Press Secretary—and now Wesley Seminary professor—Mike McCurry sits down with Washington Post Columnist Karen Tumulty, and Faith Angle's Josh Good, to discuss the faith journeys of the Clintons and Reagans; transformations in journalism; and new opportunities for congregations to directly engage the deep divide in America's political culture.Links from this episode:A private letter from Ronald Reagan to his dying father-in-law shows the president’s faith, Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, 09/14/18Former Clinton spokesman Mike McCurry finds his faith, marries it with politics, Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 02/22/14How My Party Found God, Mike McCurry, The Daily Beast, 07/14/17

Jon Wiest is the Multiplication Pastor at Trinity Church in Indianapolis, IN and is passionate about multiplying disciples, leaders, and churches.  A church planter at heart, Jon was privileged to plant two churches in Dallas, TX and Des Moines, IA and has served as the Church Planting Director for multiple districts within The Wesleyan Church.  He is a graduate of Wheaton College and Wesley Seminary and the author of Banding Together: A Practical Guide for Disciple Makers. Show Notes Learn from Jon and the work he’s doing with discipleship groups at www.bandingtogether.net. Join the Banding Together Facebook group. Contact Jon for more information on making and multiplying leaders and disciples at jwiest(at)encountertrinity(dot).com. BECOME A PATRON DONOR To support the show CLICK HERE. A simple PayPal solution has been set up to keep this podcast a truly listener supported effort. WANT MORE FROM SECOND CHAIR LEADERSHIP PODCAST? LISTEN on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, search for the podcast on your favorite podcast app. WRITE A REVIEW. Leave an iTunes review. Reviews help other second chair leaders find us! FOLLOW on Instagram for updates and related information. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS! Shoot me an email at secondchairpodcast(at)gmail(dot)com or on social media. TELL YOUR FRIENDS! I consider it a great honor when you share this podcast with people you know. It means the world to me. MUSIC “Driven to Success” by Scott Holmes Musicwww.scottholmesmusic.com

Scott interviews Rev. Lenny Luchetti, Professor of Proclamation and Christian Ministries at Wesley Seminary of Indiana Wesleyan University. Scott and Lenny explore the deeper discipleship that transcends American virtues and how small groups can be mirrors to foster discipleship growth.

What does God have planned next in your life? Where is He taking you and your organization? Listen to the story of Dr. Colleen Derr the President of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University. Hear how God led her to her next move. Dr. Derr exemplifies leadership sharing with others to be willing to show up with your head held high. Be encouraged today.

Know your blind spots. Surround yourself with people who are your strength in your weaknesses. Be willing to listen to make your voice count. Dr. Colleen Derr lives by these leadership guidelines. She shares the biggest change in her life led to what God had next. As the president of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, she has learned to be willing to show up and does not give into stereotypes. Listen and learn from Dr. Derr to find out what is a Love Leader in action. Hear where Wesley Seminary is going next.

Andrea is a pastor, writer, preacher and mother of four. She is the Director of SACRED ALLIANCE, a new center advancing the gifts of women in ministry and leadership at Wesley Seminary. She also serves the Lausanne Movement, facilitating mentoring relationships for their Younger Leaders global initiative. Andrea has dedicated her ministry to the local church as God’s agent of redemption in the world. She thinks in word-pictures and weaves the practical with the profound truth of God’s word. She is passionate about Biblical Justice and authentic vulnerability and their critical connection to spiritual formation. An ordained minister and a graduate of Asbury Seminary, Andrea has served as pastor in the local church and as a denominational leader for The Wesleyan Denomination. She currently lives in Atlanta with her husband Jeremy and their four children. She wishes she had hobbies to list here… but four kids. Enough said.

[paypal-donation] Greg Prince came to Utah in September 2017 to give the Sterling McMurrin Lecture at the Salt Lake Library.  I was able to chat with him just prior to his lecture.  With November being the anniversary of the November Policy, I wanted to bump up this conversation to discuss Greg's views on homosexuality and the LDS Church.  He notes that there is both good and bad moves by the LDS Church toward gays. Greg:  In [2015][1] the [Utah] Legislature with a big public push from the church (otherwise it couldn't have happened), passed Senate Bill 296 which forbade by law discrimination against LGBT people in the areas employment and housing.  That was a big step forward because Utah still is the only state whose legislature and gubernatorial chair are occupied by Republicans that has passed that kind of legislation. GT:  Oh really? Greg:  Yeah, but then later that year, the Church came out with “the Policy” and so it was another low point.  We just seem to be in this cycle of a step forward and a step back, and the LGBT population in particular, since they are the ones who are most affected by these things is wondering, are we really moving forward, or are we just kind of being batted back and forth? GT:  What do you think the answer is to that? Greg:  I don't know yet. GT:  I know that November Policy was hard for a lot of people. Why do you think that the policy came out in the first place? Greg:  Oh I know why it came out because I talked to a couple of the Brethren who very clearly said it was a response to the Supreme Court decision in June of that year.  In March of that year you had SB 296.  That was a high water mark.  That was good news. Do you agree with Greg's point that the church has both good and bad moves towards gay members? He has some views that may surprise you. Greg:  Within two weeks of the announcement of the policy, I was invited by lunch with the president of Wesley Theological Seminary in D.C.  It's the largest Methodist seminary in the country.  Subsequent to that, as in May of this year, I was elected to membership on the board of governors of Wesley Seminary, so I have a very close relationship with him. The president who I've known for years said, “Am I missing something here?  I thought I had a reasonable understanding of LDS theology.”  His understanding included having been invited here to meet with the First Presidency, take the tour of BYU.  He's done some homework and he's fairly knowledgeable about Mormonism and he's quite sympathetic towards it, but he said, “What it is in your theology that justifies beating up infants?” I said, “David, there is nothing that justifies that?” I think it's the going after the kids, but particularly the infants that has been so distasteful both to church members and to the outsiders.  But I think that the damage that was done by Prop 8 was mostly external.  It was an explosion. GT:  So when you're talking about beating up infants, you're talking about the idea that we won't bless children of gay parents. Greg:  Yes, the ritual of blessing in the Mormon Church, as with christening in other Christian traditions is the formal acknowledgement by the community of believers that your child exists.  Your child has a name, and it's accepted by the community.  We have denied that to same-sex couples, so in essence we are saying, “Your child doesn't exist.” In his book, Greg talks about Prop 8, gays at BYU, whether gays can serve missions, gay church leaders, the Policy, and many other topics.  (Don't forget to check out our previous episode where Anne Wilde discussed her opinion on how the Policy affects polygamists.)  Check out our conversation….. https://youtu.be/KaV-3xC0TbY [1] Greg misspoke.  He said 1995 but the year was 2015. [paypal-donation]

Sathi Clarke, Wesley Seminary’s Chair in World Christianity and Professor of Theology, Culture & Mission Second of a three-class series on world religions and Christian theology that adopts a way of belonging, behaving, and believing for the common good.

Sathi Clarke, Wesley Seminary’s Chair in World Christianity and Professor of Theology, Culture & Mission Second of a three-class series on world religions and Christian theology that adopts a way of belonging, behaving, and believing for the common good.

Sathi Clarke, Wesley Seminary’s Chair in World Christianity and Professor of Theology, Culture & Mission This is a three-class series on world religions and Christian theology that adopts a way of belonging, behaving, and believing for the common good.

Sathi Clarke, Wesley Seminary’s Chair in World Christianity and Professor of Theology, Culture & Mission This is a three-class series on world religions and Christian theology that adopts a way of belonging, behaving, and believing for the common good.

In an engaging forum, Salih Sayilgan and Dodd Sims will present their work on Christian-Muslim engagement in a world of difference. Bringing Muslim and Christian perspectives into discussion, they will offer new insights for a more fruitful cooperation between the two faiths based on the modern Muslim theologian Said Nursi (d. 1960) and his work the Risale-i Nur. Dodd Sims, MD practices internal medicine in Alexandria. For more than twenty years he has worked with the immigrant community of Northern Virginia. He has a masters in theology from Wesley Seminary. Salih Sayilgan is a teaching fellow at the Catholic University of America where he teaches courses on Islam and World Religions.

In an engaging forum, Salih Sayilgan and Dodd Sims will present their work on Christian-Muslim engagement in a world of difference. Bringing Muslim and Christian perspectives into discussion, they will offer new insights for a more fruitful cooperation between the two faiths based on the modern Muslim theologian Said Nursi (d. 1960) and his work the Risale-i Nur. Dodd Sims, MD practices internal medicine in Alexandria. For more than twenty years he has worked with the immigrant community of Northern Virginia. He has a masters in theology from Wesley Seminary. Salih Sayilgan is a teaching fellow at the Catholic University of America where he teaches courses on Islam and World Religions.

Dr. Lenny Luchetti serves as Associate Professor of Proclamation and Christian Ministries at Wesley Seminary of Indiana Wesleyan University. He has served as a local church pastor for more than 15 years and continues to preach and teach at colleges, churches, and camps in the United States and around the world. His book, Preaching Essentials, […] The post #051: Dr. Lenny Luchetti, author of True Depth appeared first on Missional Discipleship.

At the New Room Conference in September, I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Dave Smith, the Dean of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University.  You can find out more about him and check out some of his Bible study teaching resources at his website, profdavesmith.com. David Smith new academic dean for Wesley Seminary […] The post #040: Dr. Dave Smith, the Dean of Wesley Seminary appeared first on Missional Discipleship.

I got the chance to talk to Dr. Bob Whitesel at the New Room Conference a few weeks ago. He is a founding professor of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University and current Professor of Missional Leadership.  He has two earned doctorates (D.Min. and Ph.D.) from Fuller Theological Seminary where he was awarded the Donald […] The post #038: Bob Whitesel at the New Room Conference appeared first on Missional Discipleship.

Today’s conversation is with Dr. Bob Whitesel.  He is a founding professor of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University and current Professor of Missional Leadership.  He has two earned doctorates (D.Min. and Ph.D.) from Fuller Theological Seminary where he was awarded the Donald McGavran Award for “Outstanding Scholarship in Church Growth” by the faculty.  Dr. […] The post #016: Dr. Bob Whitesel on Multi Ethnic Ministry appeared first on Missional Discipleship.

Today’s conversation is with Dr. Bob Whitesel.  He is a founding professor of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University and current Professor of Missional Leadership.  He has two earned doctorates (D.Min. and Ph.D.) from Fuller Theological Seminary where he was awarded the Donald McGavran Award for “Outstanding Scholarship in Church Growth” by the faculty.  Dr. […] The post #015: Dr. Bob Whitesel on John Wesley’s view of Conversion appeared first on Missional Discipleship.

My mentor introduced me to a saying called, "planned spontaneity" and in this episode I do exactly that. This podcast was recorded shortly after serving with the Creative Missions team in Baltimore, Maryland. I also introduce my friend Muta to the podcast as he will be bringing a segement called "The Unrelenting Optimist" Muta went from being a high school dropout to serving as vice president of a regional healthcare company and owning his own company all before the age of 30 and before he received a G.E.D or college degree. He is now living out his calling by planting Freedom Community Church with a few friends in Niles, MI. He is a graduate of Bethel College and is currently pursuing the Master of Divinity at Wesley Seminary. Muta is passionate about dating his wife, wrestling with his two sons and encouraging others to live life on purpose at mutamwenya.com.

Wesley Seminary student and member of UUCA, Emerson Hamsa, shares why she is excited about Unitarian Universalism and its possibilities for Beloved Community.