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Laity Space Podcast
by FLUMC Conference Board of Laity
Welcome to the Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Each episode features the voices of leaders who are embracing the call to be witnesses to the love of Christ for the transformation of the world. For more information, check out laity space.orgProduced by Wesley's Revival.
Episodes
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Tiffania Icaza Willetts
What if the shortage of young clergy isn't a calling problem but a culture problem? In this episode of Laity Space, host Jessica Barber Scott sits down with Rev. Dr. Tiffania Icaza Willetts, pastor of St. James UMC in Tampa, and co-lay leader Derrick Scott III to unpack Tiffania's doctoral…
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Bev Bommer
In this episode, host Jessica Scott sits down with Bev Bommer, the North East District Director of Lay Servant Ministries and volunteer coordinator for the upcoming Fresh Expressions National Gathering. Bev explains how fresh expressions—whether in dog parks, dinner churches, tattoo parlors, or...
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Dr. Ashley Boggan
Join Jessica Scott for a conversation with Dr. Ashley Boggan, who serves with the General Commission on Archives and History. As a double pastor's kid who chose lay service instead of ordination, Ashley shares how Methodist history isn't just about the past—it's the key to understanding our...
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Dan Wunderlich and the Family Prayer Podcast
Join Jessica Scott for an exciting conversation with Rev. Dan Wunderlich about his new Family Prayer Podcast—a daily spiritual formation resource for families with elementary-aged children. In this special episode, you'll hear a preview of the Family Prayer Podcast featuring the fictional town of...
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Constitutional Amendments
The announcement from the Council of Bishops on the ratification of the four amendments by UMC Annual Conferences around the world is exciting and also may have left you wondering what comes next. Join Jessica Scott for a special conversation with Rev. Alex Shanks, and Heather Pancoast, who both...
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Webinar Series: Wesleyan Heritage Pilgrimage 2026
Laity Space presents a special episode as part of a new Webinar Series. Derrick Scott III is joined by Bishop Tom Berlin, Resident Bishop of the Florida Conference along with Rev. Dr. Brett Opalinski and James Ridgway as they discuss the upcoming Wesleyan Heritage Pilgrimage that will take place…
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Brittany Jackson
Jessica Scott sits down with Brittany Jackson, Conference Communicator for the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, to discuss the power of storytelling in ministry. They explore Brittany's faith journey and how communications helps connect people to God's mission in a divisive…
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Alice and Sarah
Alice Williams, immediate past co-lay leader of FLUMC, and Sarah Flint, FLUMC Creation Care chair, share their experiences from their Deaconess/Home Missioner classes at the Chautauqua Institute. With the rise of Christian Nationalism, they discuss the importance of continuing the work of service...
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Bishop Tom Berlin
Bishop Tom Berlin, resident bishop of the Florida Conference of the UMC, joins Laity Space to share his faith journey and how clergy need lay people to walk alongside them in ministry. The Laity Space Podcast is presented by Florida Conference Board of Laity and produced by the team at Wesley's...
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AC25 Recap with Bella Coleman and Carrie McCannell-Scruggs
Jessica Scott sits down with Bella Coleman, who served as a young adult counselor with the youth delegation at AC25 and Carrie McConnell-Scruggs, Conference Secretary to talk about all that happened at Florida Annual Conference in June 2025. The Laity Space Podcast is presented by Florida...
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Interview with Todd Willis
Recorded live at the Laity Celebration of the Florida Annual Conference 2025, Derrick interviews Todd Willis, the General Counsel and Chief Operations Officer at the General Board of Global Ministries. They talk about Todd's journey of growing up in the Florida Conference, finding his calling and...
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Live from Florida Annual Conference 2025
Recorded live at the Florida Annual Conference 2025, Jessica interviews the Conference Co-Lay Leaders Warren Pattison and Derrick Scott III as they share the Laity Address and Conference Board of Laity report. Warren and Derrick share what Florida lay leaders have been up to in the last year…
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From the Rooftop by Bishop Tom Berlin
As we prepare for Annual Conference 2025, we are delighted to share Bishop Tom Berlin's message "From the Rooftop" that was given at the regional gatherings in May 2025. We believe this message is timely and call to the laity to join Jesus on the balcony. Enjoy this bonus episode. The Laity Space...
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Special Episode: Ministry Hub
In this special episode, Rev. Dr. Jenn Stiles Williams, Rev. Magrey deVega, and Conference Co-Lay Leader Derrick Scott III share a much appreciated update on the Ministry Hub. You can find out more on the Ministry Hub on the Conference website. The Laity Space Podcast is presented by Florida...
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Laity Space: Alice Williams and Warren Pattison
Alice Williams, immediate past conference co-lay leader, and Warren Pattison, conference co-lay leader, give a preview of Annual Conference 2025, including pre-conference workshops, a special kickoff tailgate, and a surprise for the laity address. Check it out and be sure to register guests at…
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Regionalization and Constitutional Amendments with Molly McEntire
Molly McEntire, Director of Connectional and Missional Ministry and Lay Head of Delegation, joins the podcast to talk about the present-day regionalization amendment, what to expect for voting at AC 2025, and additional amendment ballots. The Laity Space Podcast is presented by Florida Conference...
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Regionalization in the UMC
Derrick Scott III discusses the history of regionalization in the UMC and how more than 100 years of work has brought the church to a vote this year. This is part one of a special conversation. The Laity Space Podcast is presented by Florida Conference Board of Laity and produced by the team at...
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Laity Space: Lay Servant Ministries
Jessica Scott sits down with FLUMC Lay Servant Ministries Co-Directors Elizabeth Flynn and David Palmer to discuss the role of laity in local church ministry, what it takes for certification, and how to get involved as a Certified Lay Servant. Produced by the team at Wesley's Revival, a ministry…
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Laity Space: Cara Fleischer and Sarah Flint
Jessica Scott talks all things Creation Care Ministries with FLUMC Co-Directors Cara Fleischer and Sarah Flint. Learn how caring for the planet is a justice ministry and how you can serve right where you are. Show notes: Send an email [email protected] to be added to the email list for...
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Laity Space: Allison Corwin
Jessica Scott chats with Studio Wesley Assistant Director Allison Corwin about leading young people in non-traditional settings, building community, and how the church is serving in a technologically advancing world. To support Studio Wesley, follow this link: https://www.studiowesley.org/support...
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Laity Space: Holly Finley
Jessica Scott chats with Holly Finley, manager of the Office of Clergy Excellence, about her unique perspective on walking with clergy through their ministry careers, supporting the work of the church, and what it means to be laity in these spaces. Produced by the team at Wesley's Revival, a...
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Laity Space: Dr. Judith Pierre Okerson and Lucinda Lautz
In this episode, Dr. Judith Pierre Okerson and Lucinda Lautz share their ministry as Deaconesses in the Florida Conference, what it means to be part of a 150+ year ministry, and how lay folks can use their gifts for ministry as a Deaconess or Home Missioner. Episode Links: The Discernment Event -...
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Laity Space: Carrie McCannell-Scruggs
Carrie McCannell-Scruggs, known by many as Carrie Mac, is the new FLUMC Conference Secretary. In this episode of Laity Space, she joins the podcast to share her faith journey, her call to serve, and what it's like to step into a role that no other lay person has held in recent memory. Produced by...
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Disaster Recovery with Trish Warren and Molly McEntire
In this episode, Jess talks with Trish Warren and Molly McEntire about our Conference's Disaster Recovery ministry. Produced by the team at Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley.
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Laity Space: Warren Willis Conference & Retreat Center
Laura Butler, Communications and Marketing Director, shares what’s new at Camp, how young people are making a lasting impact, and a last-minute opportunity to preview what it means to be on the summer team. Produced by the team at Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley.
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Laity Space Special Edition: Jurisdictional Conference
Welcome to another Laity Space special edition episode hosted by Jessica Scott. She is joined by Molly McEntire and Derrick Scott III as they discuss the happenings of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference in July 2024. This conversation is a deep dive on SEJ Conference including a recap of...
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Introducing Florida Man Ministries
Introducing Florida Man Ministries Podcast: Wesleyan Discipleship for the Modern Man. This is a United Methodist Men's Ministry of the FLUMC. For more information, check out floridamanministries.com. Produced by the team at Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley.
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Lead up to AC24
Jessica Scott is joined by Alice Williams, Warren Pattison and Derrick Scott III for a quick preview of “all things AC24” for the lay members. For more info, check out the Lay Members Cheat Sheet here. Produced by the team at Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley.
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New Year 2024
Alice Williams and Derrick Scott III, Co-Lay Leaders of the Florida Conference talk about their hopes and expectations for the new year. Produced by the team at Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley.
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AC23 Lay Leaders Recap
Alice Williams and Derrick Scott III, co-lay leaders of the Florida Conference reflect on all that happened at Annual Conference 2023. Produced by the team at Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley.
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Ep.1 – Laity Space: Presence
Episode Notes Produced by the team at Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley.
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Laity Space: Reverend Pam Carter
Episode Notes Welcome to the Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Alice Williams sits down with Rev. Pam Carter to discuss some of her journey into the UMC and why she loves this denomination. Produced by the...
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Ep.2 – Laity Space: Passion
Episode Notes Welcome to the Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Alice and Derrick continue their discussion on the 4 P's of Lay Leadership with Molly McEntire joining to talk about PASSION. Molly is the...
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Laity Space: Lent
Episode Notes In this special episode on the significance of Lent, Alice and Derrick speak with Rev. Dr. Sharon Austin, Director of Connectional Ministries for the Florida Conference on the UMC. The Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day...
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Ep.1 – Laity Space: Purpose
Episode Notes Welcome to the Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Alice Williams and Derrick Scott III, co-Lay Leaders of the Florida Conference of the UMC, begin a series on the 4 P's of Lay Leadership and...
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Laity Space Podcast – Intro
Episode Notes Welcome to the Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Each episode features the voices of leaders who are embracing the call to be witnesses to the love of Christ for the transformation of the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Laity Space Podcast where we host conversations that champion and support the role of every day United Methodists in Florida. Each episode features the voices of leaders who are embracing the call to be witnesses to the love of Christ for the transformation of the world. For more information, check out laity space.orgProduced by Wesley's Revival.
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