Recovering Methodism

In this episode, Dave and Caleb have a conversation with Caleb's three sons, review Grow at Home by Bevins, and talk about how the local church can be a resource for parents desiring to raise Christian children.

In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about transition, specifically the transition from High School into adulthood.

In this episode Dave and Caleb talk about marriage, weddings, and the process to get the lovebirds to the altar and out into the world.

In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about John 21 and Peter's restoration while taking a look at Scazerro's chapter on going back to move forward and walking with someone through times of grief.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about forgiveness, Jesus' instruction to the disciples in John 20, and what confession looks like as a valuable, robust practice in methodist churches.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave are talking about Holy Week and the liturgical cycles that orient our life together as the church. They take a look at "The Liturgical Year: Shared Family History" and article by Tesia Mallory.

The podcast is back. Dave and Caleb are feeling better and back in town to talk about David Watson being announced as the next president of Asbury Theological Seminary.

In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about disappointment, a yielded posture, and take another look at Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Scazerro

In this episode Dave and Caleb talk about the realities of spiritual warfare and take a closer look at Petey Bellini's commentary on James 4:7.

In this episode Caleb and Dave reflect on the work of Dallas Willard, John Ortberg, and ask how to create and maintain a kingdom culture in the local church.

In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about New Year's Resolutions, especially concerning scripture reading.

In this episode Caleb and Dave wrap up their conversation on advent, Christmas, and St. Athanasius.

Dave and Caleb continue talking about the Christmas story and have a conversation on making your Christmas distinctly Christian.

We pick back up on the doctrine of the incarnation and look at the annunciation narrative from Luke 1.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave begin the march to Christmas Eve as they talk about Zechariah, St. Athanasius, and ministry during the holidays.

In this episode Dave and Caleb talk about Thanksgiving in the life of the church, how to foster gratitude, and they take a closer look at Foster's chapter on celebration.

In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about the episcopal assignments and this new season of methodism.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about calling. Their own stories of being called into the general call of the Christian and the specific call to pastoral ministry. They also review The Call by Os Guinness.

First Episode of Year Two! In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the class meeting training from last week, review Kevin Watson's new book on the history of American Methodism, and give tips on teaching methodism in the local church.

In this episode Caleb and Dave are talking about teaching stewardship in the local church, taking a look at Christopher's Rich Church, Poor Church, and considering how covid changed stewardship in the local church.

In this episode Caleb and Dave give their reactions to the events at the GMC convening conference and talk about strategies for communicating denomination decisions in the local church.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about holiness. What it isn't, what it is, and how the GMC might recover the goal of spreading scriptural holiness across the globe.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the distinctives of Wesleyan theology and where we divert from the tulip. They look at an article about the resurgence of distinctively Wesleyan theology and provide tools for the local church.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about living a life informed by spiritual rhythms. They tackle objections to keeping the sabbath and revisit Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the upcoming GMC General Conference in San Jose, Costa Rica and do a deep dive on the big questions surrounding episcopacy that will be answered at the conference.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the spiritual discipline of keeping a regular sabbath. They review 24/6 by Matthew Sleeth. And they share an update on a new way to begin sabbath practice that is coming to Riverside.

In this episode, Dave debriefs his mission pilgrimage to Rwanda with Living Water and he and Caleb have a conversation about growing in Christlikeness in the area of service and mission.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave dig into the via salutis. Good gracious, this podcast is bodacious.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about redemption as doctrine and how Richter helps us see that redemption as an organizing theme of scripture is super helpful.

In this episode, Dave and Caleb are talking revival and taking a closer look at historical revivals and asking what can those who want to see revival do to be prepared.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave are talking about pilgrimage as a spiritual discipline. They read Peterson and dive into the Psalms of Ascent.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave drive to Pittsburgh to have a conversation with Steve Cordle about discipleship and church planting. You won't want to miss this one.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the discipline required to grow in every facet of life. They offer some helpful ways to determine if times of unseen growth are rest or sloth. And they review Good to Great by Jim Collins.

In this episode, Dave and Caleb talk about leadership in a changing world. They review Canoeing the Mountains by Bolsinger.

In this episode, Dave and Caleb are talking about soteriology and how the gift of salvation in Jesus is connected to the imitation of Christ. They review Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer too.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about doing the hard work of finding the place between rigid legalism and permissive hedonism in establishing boundaries for a faith community. They take a closer look at a Firebrand article written by Chance Robinson and Harrison Butker's commencment address at Benedictine College.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about how sin gets in the way of clear, rational thinking and how one might partner with God in thinking better. They review Daniel Taylor's The Myth of Certainty.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about keeping the theological center of orthodoxy at the center of one's ministry and how to avoid painting yourself into corners. They also recap the UMC General Conference and revisit the predictions they made three weeks ago.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave take a deep dive into the general rules for methodist societies. They take a look at David Watson's proposal for updating the language. And they talk about how to lead churches in these essential methodist teachings.

In this episode Dave and Caleb tackle the minefield that is cultural holidays that coincide with Sunday morning. They talk about strategies to sanctify our cultural practices and lift up Jesus. They also review Unsaved Christians by Dean Inserra.

In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about Christian conferencing, Methodist history of conferencing, and make predictions for the upcoming UMC general conference.

In this episode Caleb and Dave take a look at the book of Jeremiah and discuss living in exile. They review Eugene Peterson's book, Run with the Horses.

In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about Titus 1 and why character matters in developing Christian leaders. They also review The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen.

In this episode Caleb and Dave talk about deliverance and the ways God transforms us, including a more drawn out process of sanctification. They have a special conversation about recovery ministry and review The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.

In this episode Dave and Caleb talk about the resurrection leading up to the celebration of Easter.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about divine attributes, Rich Mullins, Jonah, and how contemplating the character of God is a tool for private worship.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about preparing for Holy Week, specifically ordering the worship life of the church through the rhythms of the season and preaching well. They also review Justification by N.T. Wright.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave welcome Bruce Davis to talk about faith-sharing and some practical ways we can bear witness to God's work in the world and our lives. They review Tim Keller's book, Prodigal God and talk about a resource that Riverside is using to share the gospel with our neighbors.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about spiritual maturity, self-awareness, and how we give all that we know of ourselves to all that we know of God. They also review, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the power of habit in the Christian life, they review Justin Whitmel Early's, Habits of the Household, and they talk about how to deepen the spiritual practices within a local church.