Episode 13 – Putting Your Faith in Action: The Spiritual Discipline of Service

In this episode, Brian Myers, Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams, and Derrick Scott III explore service as a means of grace — not an optional add-on to faith, but the very shape of it. Drawing on John 13, Matthew 25, James 2, and Wesley's theology of works of mercy, the conversation traces how serving others moves us from self-centeredness to other-centeredness, challenges our privilege and ego, and ultimately forms us in the likeness of Christ. From the foot-washing table to the food pantry, they offer a practical framework for discovering your unique calling to serve — and remind us that sometimes, the most sacred act is simply taking out the trash. 0:11 — Service as a Wesleyan means of grace 4:48 — John 13: Jesus's foot-washing as a paradigm shift for leadership 10:14 — Personal Sanctification: Why we need those we serve 13:08 — The Savior Complex: How service transforms the servant's heart 22:00 — Finding Your Calling: Gifts, burdens, place, and rhythm 27:13 — Opening the Door: Faithful service in the small, disruptive moments For more information on the year-long Awaken to Grace series, visit awakentograce.org. Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.