Faith In Pieces

In this episode of Faith in Pieces, we continue our series of conversations offering resources and perspective as Mosaic discerns alignment with the Reconciling Ministries Network. Pastor Shuler sits down with Rev. Julia Riley, Co-Pastor at Central United Methodist Church and Co-Chair of the conference RMN board. Julia shares her experience serving in a Reconciling congregation, her role supporting LGBTQ-centered ministry, and the ways RMN continues its work through clarity, connection, and education in a changing denominational and cultural landscape. Together, they explore why clarity matters for churches seeking to be truly welcoming, how connectional relationships strengthen ministry, and how educational resources help congregations grow into safer, more faithful spaces. Julia also offers encouragement for the road ahead, reflecting on the joy and transformation that come when churches choose to make room for those who have long been waiting to belong. This episode is offered as a resource to support thoughtful discernment, faithful conversation, and continued growth as Mosaic prepares for its vote.

In this episode of Faith in Pieces, we continue our week of conversations offering additional resources as Mosaic discerns alignment with the Reconciling Ministries Network. Pastor Shuler sits down with Michael Gienger, Co-Pastor of Central United Methodist Church, to reflect on Central’s journey of becoming a Reconciling congregation and the fruits that have come from that decision. Michael shares Central’s story of revitalization, their deep commitment to serving unhoused neighbors, and why clarity and courage matter when a church chooses to publicly live into its values of inclusion and justice. Together, they talk honestly about anxiety around church votes, the cost of clarity, belonging before belief, and what it means to trust the Holy Spirit while walking faithfully with people who may not all be in the same place. This episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and lived experience for anyone seeking to understand why RMN alignment matters and how it can shape a congregation’s witness in its community. If you have questions or would like to continue the conversation, we invite you to reach out to Joel, Pastor Whitney, or a member of our RMN focus group.

In this episode of Faith in Pieces, we continue our special series of conversations around Mosaic’s discernment and upcoming vote to align with the Reconciling Ministries Network. Pastor Shuler sits down with Emily Chapman, Senior Pastor of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, to hear the story of St. Mark’s recent RMN alignment and the journey that led them there. Together, they talk honestly about process, clarity, congregational trust, common questions, and the emotional and spiritual realities of leading a church through a moment like this. This conversation offers insight, encouragement, and perspective for anyone seeking to understand what RMN alignment means, why clarity matters, and how the Holy Spirit continues to work through thoughtful, faithful discernment. We hope this episode serves as a helpful resource as Mosaic prepares for its vote and continues living into its call to inspire inclusion. If you have questions or would like to continue the conversation, we invite you to reach out to Pastor Shuler, Pastor Whitney, or any member of our RMN focus group. Growing our faith together, piece by piece, story by story.

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Join us for a special episode of Faith in Pieces as we share reflections from our recent trip to Kansas City for the Leadership Institute at Church of the Resurrection. We’ll talk about what inspired us, what we’re bringing back to Mosaic, and how events like this help us grow as leaders and as a church.

Faith in Pieces | Bodies, Balance, and Holy Sweat This week on Faith in Pieces, we’re asking: What does physical wellness have to do with our faith? Coach Stacey McDaniel joins us to talk about caring for our bodies not just as a health goal—but as a way of honoring God. We explore what it means to see our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit, how faith can motivate rather than shame us, and why balance is key in a world obsessed with performance. Whether you're a lifelong gym-goer or just trying to get a little more rest, this episode is full of encouragement and practical wisdom for all of us. Got a question or story to share? We’d love to hear it. 📩 Send your thoughts to: [email protected] 🎧 Listen to more at: mosaicumctx.org/faithinpieces

This week on Faith in Pieces, we’re talking about mental wellness — what it means, why it matters, and how faith and therapy can work together to help us live with wholeness.

Made Well: Spiritual Wellness (with Rev. Collin Powell) This week on Faith in Pieces, we continue our Made Well series with a conversation about spiritual wellness — especially in the midst of illness, grief, and struggle. Rev. Collin Powell, Director of Spiritual Care and Values Integration at Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, joins Shuler and Whitney to talk about what spiritual wellness really means. Drawing from his experience as a hospital chaplain, Collin shares how faith can hold people through life’s hardest moments — even when answers are few and healing isn’t guaranteed. Together, they explore how spiritual wellness differs from (but connects to) mental and physical wellness, what it looks like to care for others in crisis, and how churches can better support people on their journeys toward wholeness. Whether you're walking through your own season of suffering or just want to deepen your understanding of what it means to be spiritually well, this episode offers grounding wisdom, honest reflection, and hope. 🎧 Find all episodes at mosaicumctx.org/faithinpieces

Do You Want to Be Made Well? We’re back! Season Two of Faith in Pieces kicks off with a new series: Made Well — a conversation about what wellness really means through a Christian lens. In this episode, we lay the foundation for the weeks ahead by unpacking the story of the man at the pool in John 5. Why does Jesus ask, “Do you want to be made well?” What does wellness actually look like when it goes beyond physical health? And how do we pursue healing in all parts of our lives — mind, body, spirit, and community? We’ll also talk about the difference between cultural wellness and biblical wellness, and why your well-being matters not just to you, but to God. 📩 Got questions? Want to share your story? Reach out anytime at: [email protected] 🎧 Subscribe and catch every episode at: mosaicumctx.org/faithinpieces

This week on Faith in Pieces, we’re asking: What does the United Methodist Church actually say about war, peace, and diplomacy? We explore the UMC’s Social Principles and what it means to be a people committed to peacemaking in a world that often chooses conflict. From just war theory to active nonviolence, we talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus as peacemakers—not just in theory, but in practice. Got a question you’ve been afraid to ask? We’d love to hear it. 📩 Send your thoughts to: [email protected]

This week on Faith in Pieces, we’re asking: What should we say when someone is grieving or in crisis? We unpack the well-meaning but harmful phrases people often say in tough times—and explore how theology, presence, and silence can actually bring comfort. From “everything happens for a reason” to “just showing up,” we reflect on what it means to be truly present with those who are hurting. Got a question you’ve been afraid to ask? We’d love to hear it. 📩 Send your thoughts to: [email protected] #FaithInPieces #MosaicUMC #GriefSupport #ChristianityAndGrief #BeingPresent #FaithAndSuffering #UMC #PodcastConversation

Faith, Forgiveness, and Chromebook Arson This week on Faith in Pieces, we’re asking: Does God really forgive everything—and what does that mean for us? We explore big questions from a middle school perspective (with special guest Bryce Erwin), including what it means to forgive others, how Jesus might handle social media, and how the church can create space where every generation feels seen and heard. Along the way, we also touch on mentorship, burnout, and one very specific TikTok trend involving a smoking Chromebook. Got a question you’ve been afraid to ask? We’d love to hear it. 📩 Send your thoughts to: [email protected] 🧩 Faith in Pieces is a podcast from Mosaic United Methodist Church. We believe faith is something we build together — piece by piece, story by story.

Dividing Walls and Other Church Renovation Projects This week on Faith in Pieces, we’re stepping into the holy mess of inclusion, scripture, and the tensions we carry when faith and relationships collide. We’re asking the big one: If we say we’re inclusive… does that mean we’re not taking the Bible seriously? Spoiler alert: context matters. And so does the arc of scripture, which bends—over and over again—toward grace, mercy, justice, and love. In this episode, we unpack how certain verses have been weaponized to exclude and how we can reclaim a fuller, more faithful reading of scripture. We also talk about the real, complicated emotions that come up when we're in worship with people whose political views feel... not just different, but harmful. What does unity look like without demanding uniformity? How do we hold boundaries without breaking relationships? Can curiosity really be a spiritual practice? There’s a lot to take in—but it’s honest, hopeful, and just irreverent enough to feel like sitting around a table with friends who are wrestling right alongside you. 🧩 Listen now at mosaicumctx.org/faithinpieces And if you’ve got a question for a future episode, we want to hear it! 📩 Email us at [email protected]

Get to know our future associate pastor, Rev. Whitney Pepper, as she sits down with Pastor Shuler to talk about faith, politics, and—yes—pineapple on pizza. This episode dives into what it means to be citizens of heaven in a politically divided world, and how our faith can inform not just how we vote, but how we live. Plus, we hear from other pastors at Annual Conference about their deepest faith questions and biggest hopes for the future of the church. 🎙️ Got a burning question or just a weird one? Send it to: [email protected]

🦖✨ Episode 2 is here! Faith, Fossils, and the Miracle Lottery dives into two questions you might not hear in church... but probably should: Did humans and dinosaurs ever live together? Do healing miracles still happen — and if so, how do I get one? We’re talking science, Scripture, and the deep longing behind our questions — all in this week’s episode of Faith in Pieces. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 📩 Got a question? Send it to [email protected] #faithinpieces #podcast #askingforafriend #mosaicumc #honestfaith #healingmiracles #dinosaursandfaith #miraclelottery

In this first conversation, we’re recapping Sunday’s sermon, reflecting on what Jesus really meant when he talked about hell, and diving into two big listener-submitted questions: Is church always supposed to be fun? and Is Jesus really the only way? This season is called Asking for a Friend — and we want your questions, too! Send yours to [email protected] — no judgment, no filter, just curiosity. Faith in Pieces — Building faith together, piece by piece, story by story.

Season 1: Asking for a Friend explores the questions we don’t always get to ask in church. Sermon reflections, deeper dives, and listener-submitted questions all come together in a space where questions belong.