Heart and Life

On this episode of The Heart and Life Podcast, I have a fascinating conversation with Rev. Jonathan Lawson, senior pastor at Christ Harbor Church about his recently published book, Creed to Deed. The book is a great resource for all who want to dive a little deeper into what the Apostles' Creed is really all about and why it matters for us today. This was a great conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

On this week's episode, I have a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Matt O'Reilly about his recent book, Free to Be Holy, and about the upcoming live online mini-course he is offering based on the book. This is such an important conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

It's Annual Conference season around the Global Methodist Church. Here in North Alabama, our Annual Conference is only about a month away, so I'm talking on this episode with our Conference Superintendent, Rev. Alan Beasley and the Chair of our Board of Ministry, Rev. Toby Chastain, all about our upcoming conference. We touched on what Annual Conference is all about, the specifics of our upcoming conference, and even shared some reflections on the spirit and tenor of our Conference. Enjoy!

On this week's episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Rev. Woody Woodin, who is the pastor at Randall's Chapel GMC and also serves as the Disaster Response Coordinator for the NAGMC. Woody shared some of his own faith journey, and we talked a lot about how we can more effectively respond when disaster strikes. This was a great conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

Dr. Jerome Van Kuiken is a professor of Ministry and Christian Thought at Oklahoma Wesleyan University; he is an ordained minister in the Wesleyan Church; and he is the author of numerous books and articles, including most recently a book called The Creed We Need: Nicene Faith For Wesleyan Witness. On today's episode, I have a conversation with Dr. Van Kuiken on the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea and its ongoing influence on our lives. This is such a great conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

On this brief episode, I share some Scripture and a brief meditation on the cross.

Chris Cairns has seemingly done it all in ministry--from youth ministry, worship ministry, church planting and revitalization, military chaplaincy, and more! Chris also had something of a front-row seat as the Episcopal Church went through a painful division not unlike what the Methodist church has recently experienced. On this episode, Chris provides us with a unique perspective and offers some thoughtful, prescriptive insights on how we should seek to move forward as a new expression of Methodism.

On this week's episode, I have a conversation with Rev. Donna King, who is the Presiding Elder of the Northeast District of the NAGMC as well as the pastor of New Hope GMC. In our conversation, Donna shared some of her own story as well as about the incredible ministry taking place across her district. This was a great conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

On this episode, I have a great conversation with Daniel and Brandi McIntyre, who have been missionaries in Guatemala for the past 16 years through Eyes Wide Open Ministries. This was such a fun episode to record, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

On this week's episode, I welcome in Dana Gilliam, prayer coordinator for the NAGMC, to have a great conversation about her role and about developing a deep prayer life.

On this week's episode, Rev. Robert Sparkman joins me to talk about the work of the Global Methodist Church in Nigeria. Robert recently made his sixth trip to Nigeria, and was kind enough to share some of the struggles and joys of all that is happening there.

On this week's episode, your host, Brandon Rodgers, shares some thoughts about the season of Lent and its importance in our lives.

This week we have an incredible and fascinating conversation with Rev. Freddy Boswell about his years of work in Bible translation.

This week we talk with the Rev. Shannon Booth, Ordained Deacon and youth pastor at First Methodist Hartselle. In our conversation, we cover a lot of ground, from the importance of great volunteers to the necessity of students learning to lead. We also talk about Camp Jam, a brand new, Jesus-centered arts and music camp coming this summer to North Alabama. This is a great conversation, and I can't wait for you to hear it.

In this week's episode, Liz Bowlin and talk about Children's Ministry and the upcoming Renew Conference. It's a great conversation and I hope you'll check it out.

This week's episode features a great conversation with Rev. Dr. Michael Miller, lead pastor at Friendship Church and Presiding Elder for the North District of the NAGMC. Can't wait for you hear it.

In this very special episode, my guest, Leslie Spencer, and I talk about one of my favorite ministries: Royal Family Kids.

In this episode we have a great conversation with Rev. Nannette Brooks about the vital ministry being done in our small churches, about women's ministry in the GMC, about life as a female clergy person, and more.

In this episode, we have a great conversation with the Rev. Shan Odom about recovery ministry, her podcast, and her new book.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Rev. Toby Chastain, senior pastor at Russellville First Methodist and Executive Director of the NAGMC Board of Ministry.

An interview with Conference Superintendent Alan Beasley.

A brief introduction to the Heart and Life Podcast.