Get Your Spirit in Shape - United Methodist Podcast

Get Your Spirit in Shape - United Methodist Podcast


Latest Episodes

Being United Methodist: A guide and celebration
November 17, 2023

In their book, "Being United Methodist Christians," a trio of United Methodist pastors reflect on the history and theology amid worldwide diversity, and urge members to be proud of our heritage.

Empathy: The key to showing God’s love in a complex world
November 03, 2023

The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bell discusses how empathy, meaningful action and making room to see the humanity of others can help us rise above the political and news-driven narratives to model Christs love i

Unwrapping the sights and sounds of Christmas with Matt Rawle
October 20, 2023

Delve into the sights, sounds and other sensory experiences of Christmas to create a more meaningful Advent with United Methodist pastor and author Matt Rawle.

Personal discipleship: The move from passive to active
October 06, 2023

Personal discipleship: The move from from passive to active

Moving beyond limited words for a limitless God
September 15, 2023

Words matter even the ones we use when we talk about God or perhaps especially the ones we use to talk about God. Meg Lassiat from The United Methodist Churchs General Commission on the Status an

Quests, community and faith: Online gaming with a mission
September 01, 2023

The Rev. Dr. Adam Sowder shares how church is happening at Methodist Gaming and how we also can find connection in these digital spaces.

Confronting trauma, building resilience
August 18, 2023

Trauma is universal and can affect how we engage with one another both inside and outside of the church. The Rev. Christy Miller White offers practical tips for helping others and ourselves develop re

Courageous conversations: Why kindness beats niceness
August 04, 2023

Courageous conversations create space for a more welcoming community within the church, says the Rev. Dr. Scott Hughes of The United Methodist Churchs Discipleship Ministries.

A poetic journey to healing with Stephon Void
July 21, 2023

United Methodist Stephon Void discusses the book of poetry he wrote to cope with his fathers terminal cancer diagnosis, as well as his own chronic health challenges.

Meet Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth
July 07, 2023

Meet Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth and learn about his cross-country faith journey that has taken the newly elected bishop from Alabama to Alaska.