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FUMCSD Pastor's Bible Study
by FUMC San Diego
Join the First United Methodist Church of San Diego in our weekly Pastor's Bible Study.
Episodes
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What Is God Calling You to Do? Faith, Work & Following Jesus Today | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S4E5 (Audio)
Jesus didn’t say, “Meet me at the temple.” He said, “Follow me.” And he meant right then and there. So, what does it mean to follow Jesus today? How might God be calling you to respond—and why are we still standing still? In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy is…
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What If God Is Calling Us to Speak? | Jeremiah 33, Crisis & Courage | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S4E4 (Audio)
When we're in the dark, God's word can still come to us … but it may be a hard, messy word. And sometimes, hearing that word means being willing to tell the truth about what we see around us, even if that hurts. In this episode of Perspectives, Revs. Trudy and Brittany turn to the prophet…
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What Do We Do When God Is Silent? | Habakkuk, Injustice & Waiting for Answers | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S4E3 (Audio)
What do we do when God is silent? When we pray, ask for help, and nothing seems to change? Can arguing with God actually be an act of faith? In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Revs. Trudy and Hannah explore the book of Habakkuk and what this ancient conversation with God…
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What Happens When God Interrupts Us? | Isaiah 6 & Encountering God’s Calling | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S4E2 (Audio)
What happens when God interrupts us in the middle of uncertainty, fear, and doubt? In Isaiah 6, the prophet Isaiah encounters God in a dramatic and terrifying vision—and responds, “Here I am. Send me.” In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany explore...
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Are We Missing God’s Whispers? | Samuel & Hearing God | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S4E1 (Audio)
In a noisy world, it can be hard to hear anything—let alone a whisper from God. So how do we know when God is speaking? And what gets in the way of our ability to listen? Kicking off Season 4 of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast and our four-week series “God Is Still Speaking: Listening in a...
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What We Really Mean When We Talk About Faith: What’s It Good For? | David & Goliath | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E51 (Audio)
What does the story of David and Goliath really teach us about faith? Is faith simply believing that God will help us defeat our “Goliaths”—or is something deeper happening when we face fear, uncertainty, and circumstances beyond our control? In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors…
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What We Really Mean When We Talk About Peace: Can We Find It in the Chaos? Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E50 (Audio)
What if peace isn’t avoiding conflict but instead facing it without losing ourselves in the process? In this episode of Perspectives, Rev. Drs. Hannah and Brittany explore what we really mean when we talk about peace through the story of Daniel—who continues to pray even when doing so puts his…
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What We Really Mean When We Talk About Love: What Does It Look Like? Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E49 (Audio)
What does love actually look like when it’s difficult, uncomfortable, or undeserved? In this episode of Perspectives, Revs. Trudy and Brittany explore what we really mean when we talk about love through the story of Jesus washing his disciples’ feet in John 13:3–9. And there's a particularly...
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What We Really Mean When We Talk About Forgiveness: Do We Also Have to Forget? Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast (S3E48) (Audio)
People might throw you away, but God will never throw you away—and God will never throw away the people who have hurt you. This is what makes forgiveness both complicated and possible. So, what does forgiveness actually mean? Does it require us to forget? To reconcile? To restore a relationship?...
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What We Really Mean When We Talk About Grace: What Gets in the Way? Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast (S3E47) (Audio)
Grace isn’t just a name or a before-dinner prayer. So, what is grace? What does the Bible say about grace? And why can it be so difficult to offer grace to others? In this episode of Perspectives, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah explore grace through the story of Jonah, the reluctant prophet who...
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The Image of God & Immigration: A Woman of Faith Stands Up for Justice | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E46 (Audio)
What does the Bible actually say about immigration? In this episode of Perspectives, Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka and Nyla Marson explore how Leviticus 19:33–34 challenges Christians to see migrants through the lens of the Image of God (Imago Dei). Together they discuss holiness, discipleship, biblical...
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The Image of God & Kids | Building a Safe Place for Young Neighborhood Dreamers | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E45 (Audio)
What if children's ministry wasn't just about Sunday mornings? What if the church's calling is to show up for kids, youth, and families where they already are—with no strings attached? In this episode of the Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy Robinson talks with Kenton Reaves…
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The Image of God & Racial Justice: A Southern Christian's Journey of Learning | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E44 (Audio)
What happens when God calls us to leave behind not only familiar places, but familiar assumptions? In Episode 2 of our four-part Imago Dei 2.0 series, Rev. Dr. Brittany Juliette Hanlin sits down with Kay Gilbert, a longtime member of First UMC San Diego and participant in the church’s Sankofa...
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The Image of God & LGBTQ+ Faith: A Transgender Christian's Story | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E43 (Audio)
What does it mean to be made in the image of God as an LGBTQ+ Christian? Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka is joined by Benicio Casillas, a transgender Christian and member of First United Methodist Church of San Diego, for a conversation about faith, identity, Ecclesiastes 3, and trusting God when life refuses...
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The Samaritan Woman, Shame, and Identity: Finding Worth and Belonging in John 4 | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E42 (Audio)
What if the stories you've been told about yourself aren't the whole story? In this episode of Perspectives Podcast, Rev. Hannah and licensed marriage and family therapist Sheilah Cameron, LMFT, explore the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4) and what it teaches us about shame, identity, worth,...
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Grief: Mary, Martha & Jesus on Loss, Lament & Love (John 11) | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E41 (Audio)
Grief touches every life—but many of us don't know how to talk about it. In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy and licensed marriage and family therapist Sheilah Cameron explore grief, loss, healing, and hope through the story of Jesus, Mary, Martha, and Lazarus in…
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Mental Health: Ezekiel on Resilience, Healing & Hope | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E40 (Audio)
According to WHO, 1 in 8 adults globally face mental health challenges. And yet, it remains a taboo topic in many communities. Join Rev. Dr. Brittany Juliette Hanlin and Sheilah Cameron, LMFT, as they unpack and challenge the stigmas associated with mental health – especially within faith...
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Purpose Fatigue: Elijah on Burnout, Rest & Calling | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E39 (Audio)
Am I making a difference? Am I fulfilling my purpose? Am I doing the right things? Will this work ever end? If you've asked yourself these questions, you may be experiencing purpose fatigue—the exhaustion that comes from carrying responsibility, striving to make an impact, and wondering if your...
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Information Overload: Daniel on Anxiety, Mental Health & Faith | Perspectives Podcast S3E38 (Audio)
Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant news, social media, emails, and information? In this podcast, Rev. Trudy D. Robinson and Sheilah Cameron, LMFT, explore information overload, anxiety, mental health, mindfulness, and faith—through the surprising lens of the biblical prophet Daniel. This is...
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More Than Belief: Building Faith for Life's Storms | Luke 6 | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E37 (Audio)
What helps you stay grounded when life gets difficult? In this episode of Perspectives, Rev. Drs. Hannah and Brittany of First United Methodist Church of San Diego explore Luke 6:43-49 and Jesus' powerful images of trees, fruit, and firm foundations. Together, they discuss how faith is formed…
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What Makes Music Sacred? | Expressing the Inexpressible (Psalm 150) | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3 E36 (Audio)
What makes music sacred? Who gets to be heard in worship? And where do we draw the line between “sacred” and “secular” music? In this special worship-focused episode of Perspectives, Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka sits down with Sarah Amos, Director of Music Ministries and Principal Organist at First United...
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Suddenly, A Sound From Heaven | The Spirit Still Disrupts Today | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E35 (Audio)
Christians often try to define where the Holy Spirit can move, who it can speak through, and what it should look like. But in Acts 2, Pentecost arrives suddenly—like wind and fire—and disrupts every expectation. In this episode of Perspectives, Revs. Brittany and Hannah of First UMC San Diego...
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When Faith & Politics Collide: Recovering the Prophetic Voice | White Church & American Nation Ep. 3 (Audio)
What happens when faith gets fused with politics and the church loses its prophetic voice? In Episode 3 of The Landscape of the White Church & The American Nation, Rev. Trudy D. Robinson talks with Dr. Karl Martin about Christian nationalism, American exceptionalism, discipleship, and the…
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When Faith & Politics Divide: Christian Nationalism Explained | White Church & American Nation Ep. 2 (Audio)
In Episode 2 of The Landscape of the White Church & The American Nation, Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka joins Dr. Karl Martin, Ph.D., turning deeper into the question of how faith and national identity intertwine in the United States. If American exceptionalism shapes how we understand the nation, what…
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When Faith & Politics Blur: American Exceptionalism Explained | White Church & American Nation Ep. 1 (Audio)
In Episode 1 of The Landscape of the White Church & The American Nation, Rev. Dr. Brittany Juliette Hanlin joins Dr. Karl Martin, Ph.D. for a thoughtful conversation about American exceptionalism, Christianity, patriotism, and the role of the Church in public life. What happens when devotion to...
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Not Just a Slogan: Justice, Faith & Micah 6:8 | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E34 (Audio)
Micah 6:8 is one of the Bible’s most quoted verses — but what does it actually mean to “do justice”? In this episode, Rev. Trudy Robinson and Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka unpack the deeper context behind Micah’s famous words, exploring justice, sacrifice, liberation theology, ethics, humility, and embodied...
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Conviction, Conflict & Compassion: Loving Kindness Like Micah | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E33 (Audio)
How do you fight for justice without losing kindness? In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy Robinson and Rev. Dr. Brittany Juliette Hanlin explore Micah’s prophetic vision of peace, justice, and loving kindness in a world shaped by conflict, fear, and division.…
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Prophets, Power, and Truth: Walking Humbly in Hard Times | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E32 (Audio)
What do you do when every voice claims to have the truth? In our current political division, social unrest, and conflicting perspectives, it’s hard to know what – or who – to trust. In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy Robinson and Rev. Dr. Hannah Ka turn to an...
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We Don’t Have to Get It Right: Rethinking Apostle Paul and Christianity | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast Season 3 Episode 31 (Audio)
Apostle Paul: Was he right or was he wrong? Have Christians misunderstood him for centuries? That’s what Revs. Trudy and Brittany explore in this conversation of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. Join the two female pastors as they talk Apostle Paul, resurrection, salvation, end-times…
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We Don’t Have to Have it All Figured Out | Doubting Thomas (John 20) | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3 E30 (Audio)
What if faith isn't about having clarity, but about showing up even when you don't understand? In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Revs. Hannah and Brittany explore the story of Doubting Thomas in John 20:19-25 and offer a powerful reframe: What if Thomas wasn’t lacking faith...
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We Don’t Have to Pretend We’re OK | Faith, Grief & Honest Hope (Luke 24) | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3 E29 (Audio)
What if faith isn’t about pretending everything is fine—but about telling the truth? In this episode of the Perspectives Podcast from First United Methodist Church of San Diego, Rev. Brittany and Rev. Trudy explore what it means to not be okay and why that honesty might be the beginning of real...
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The Deflectors of the Passion: Resisting the Cost of Love | Perspectives FUMSD Pastors Podcast S3E28 (Audio)
In this Lenten episode of Perspectives, Revs. Trudy D. Robinson and Dr. Hannah Ka explore Matthew 26:6–13, the story of the unnamed woman who anoints Jesus—and the uncomfortable truth it reveals about us: Why do we deflect when truth feels painful? Why do we “help” in ways that actually protect…
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The Narrators of the Passion: Doubt, Control, and the Resurrection Story | Perspectives FUMSD Pastors Podcast S3E27 (Audio)
Was Jesus resurrected in body or spirit? Does it matter? What does it mean for us today? That’s what Revs. Trudy D. Robinson and Brittany Juliette Hanlin discuss in this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. Throughout Lent, this series—The People of the Passion—has focused on the...
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The Privileged of the Passion: When Access Requires Courage | Perspectives FUMSD Pastors Podcast S3E26 (Audio)
Privilege might feel like a modern conversation, but Scripture has been asking the same question for centuries: What do we do with the access we have that others don’t? That’s what Revs. Brittany and Hannah explore in this episode of Perspectives as they continue the Lenten conversation series:...
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Sinners – Reel Theology: Where Film Meets Faith | Progressive Faith in Entertainment (Audio)
What if a horror movie could teach us something about faith? In Sinners, music becomes a spiritual force that’s powerful enough to bring people together, challenge oppression, and even pierce the veil between life and death. In this episode of Reel Theology: Where Film Meets Faith, Rev. Brittany...
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Sentimental Value – Reel Theology: Where Film Meets Faith | Progressive Faith in Entertainment (Audio)
Reel Theology: Where Film Meets Faith — Oscar Season Conversations How do we heal when trauma runs through generations like a crack in a foundation? In this episode of Reel Theology, Revs. Trudy and Brittany explore the Oscar-nominated movie Sentimental Value, starring Stellan Skarsgård. Set in...
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Train Dreams – Reel Theology: Where Film Meets Faith | Progressive Faith in Entertainment (Audio)
Reel Theology: Where Film Meets Faith — Oscar Season Conversations What does it mean to live a meaningful life? Join Revs. Trudy and Hannah as they reflect on Academy Award–nominated movie Train Dreams. The quiet, contemplative film tells the story of Robert Grainier, an orphaned boy who grows…
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KPop Demon Hunters – Reel Theology: Where Film Meets Faith | Progressive Faith in Entertainment (Audio)
Reel Theology: Where Film Meets Faith — Oscar Season Conversations What does an animated K-pop fantasy movie have to teach us about shame, grace, and spiritual healing? In this first episode of Reel Theology: Where Film Meets Faith, Revs. Trudy and Hannah explore the Oscar-nominated film KPop…
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The Powerful of the Passion: The Violence of Neutrality, Perspectives FUMSD Pastors Podcast S3E25 (Audio)
Power can be silent—or destructive. What happens when inaction allows injustice to continue? In this episode of the Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Revs. Trudy Robinson and Hannah explore the Passion story through the lens of progressive Christian theology, reflecting on Matthew 27:11–24 and...
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The Schemers of the Passion: Betrayal, Disillusionment, and Survival | Perspectives FUMSD Pastors Podcast S3E24 (Audio)
Betrayal. Disillusionment. Survival. Before we condemn Judas, we might first need to admit how often faith turns transactional in our own hearts. Perhaps we have more in common with Judas than we previously thought. That’s what Revs. Hannah and Brittany discuss in this episode of our Lenten…
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The Defensive People of the Passion: When Faith & Responsibility Hit a Nerve | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast (S3E23) (Audio)
What happens when faith confronts us with responsibility we’d rather avoid? We get defensive – just like the priests of Jesus’ time. That’s what Revs. Trudy and Brittany discuss this first episode in our Lenten Series: The People of the Passion. They start with Matthew 21:33-45, the Parable of…
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The Unexpected Divine: Rethinking God in John's Gospel – Transcendent Perspectives | Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast (S3E22) (Audio)
Will we ever fully know and understand God? And if we could … would that even be God? In this final episode of our Unexpected Divine conversations, Revs. Brittany and Hannah explore John 1:18: “No one has ever seen God. It is God, the only Son, who is close to the Father’s heart, who has made him...
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The Unexpected Divine: Rethinking God in John's Gospel – In the Spaces Between Us, Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast (S3E21) (Audio)
What are the 8 most scandalous words in the Bible? Revs. Trudy and Hannah share their thoughts on that and more in this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. The female pastors continue investigating The Unexpected Divine. This time looking at “the spaces between us” – a progressive...
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The Unexpected Divine: Rethinking God in John's Gospel – Transformative Actions, Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast (S3E20) (Audio)
What does transformation look – for our faith, our church, and our world? In this episode of Perspectives: FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Revs. Trudy Robinson and Brittany Juliette Hanlin continue the sermon series The Unexpected Divine with a deep, progressive Christian reflection on John 1:12–13....
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The Unexpected Divine: Rethinking God in John's Gospel – In Surprising Places, Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3E19 (Audio)
What if God’s love isn’t just “out there somewhere,” but flowing through every part of creation—even in people we struggle to welcome? In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany continue their series The Unexpected Divine, turning to John 1:3-4 to…
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The Unexpected Divine: Rethinking God in John's Gospel – When Eternity Comes to Us, Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast S3 E18 (Audio)
What does it mean to say that “In the beginning was the Word” … and why does it still matter? That's what's being asked in this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. In this first conversation of a five-part series on the Gospel of John, Revs. Trudy and Hannah explore John 1:1 and the...
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Stepping In, Stepping Up: Jesus’ Baptism & What It Means for Us Today – Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Season 3, Episode 17 (Audio)
What does baptism really mean—and why was Jesus baptized at all? That’s what Revs. Trudy and Brittany tackle in this episode of Perspectivs FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. The two female pastors of First United Methodist Church of San Diego explore Jesus’ baptism in Matthew 3:13–17 through a progressive...
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New Year, New Perspectives: Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast Looks Ahead to 2026 (Audio)
Happy New Year from the clergy women of the Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast! In this special 10-minute mini episode, Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany of First United Methodist Church of San Diego reflect on the past year of Perspectives and share what makes this progressive Christian podcast...
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Holding Darkness and Light This Advent, a Progressive Christian Reflection: Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Season 3 (Audio)
What does it mean to sit with ancient Christmas songs in a complex, imperfect world? In this special episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, all three clergywomen – Revs. Trudy, Hannah, and Brittany – gather in the studio to reflect on the Advent season and their four-part series, Our...
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Our Advent Mix Tape: Joy When the World Feels Fragile, Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast Season 3 Episode 16 (Audio)
What do we sing when the world feels uncertain? In the final track of Our Advent Mixtape, we turn to Zechariah’s Advent song – the Benedictus (Luke 1:68–79) – and listen for the hope and joy that can still be found in seasons of darkness. In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast…
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