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So, what did you preach about?
by Meredith Gudger Raines
Every week, we talk to a pastor about their last sermon. We’ll meet their congregations, hear the issues in their community, and see where the light shines in. Do you want to open a window to the human story and the sacred spirit that connects us? Every ordinary sermon, and the process that created it, can be an entry to an exploration of faith, community, trust, and hope. Join us for the conversation! Made possible by sponsorship from The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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No Gimmicks with Sue Ostrom
Welcome to the season of Lent! It's a season of reflection, preparation, repentance, and renewal. It's a time set apart to help us reflect on who we are, who God is, where we belong, and what we should do. Rev. Sue Ostrom began Lent by reflecting on who Jesus says he is, and who everyone else…
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Wondering What's Next with Katie Klosterman
This season of the podcast finds us in a new era. Governments change and preachers are still called to proclaim the word of God. What is the word we need to hear now? Host Meredith Gudger-Raines shares some honest thoughts about reaching for the gospel in uncertain and frightening times, and…
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Wilderness Training with Jenny Williams
If you feel like you're wandering in an unfamiliar and potentially threatening land, you're not alone. In Advent, we tell the story of John the Baptist, who went out to strange and wild places, on purpose, because that's where he sensed the Spirit of God doing a new thing. Rev. Jenny Williams…
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Embodying Hope with Alissa Amestoy
They say experience is the best teacher. Along with a team, Rev. Alissa Amestoy is designing worship to be something not just to listen to, but to experience, a way to help people embody the stories of God's love and hope. This makes perfect sense in the season of Advent, when we tell the story…
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Using Your Life Well with Clay Andrew
In this episode, we use the S-word a lot. Long time church folks might hear the S-word and think "It's time to raise money to fund the church budget." But Rev. Clay Andrew knows stewardship is actually about something far more important, exciting, hopeful, and empowering....
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Risky Hospitality with Casey Banks
Hospitality isn't just using the nice table linens and making sure everyone's glasses stay full. Hospitality means putting yourself out there for someone else's benefit, and that comes with risks. Rev. Casey Banks is helping her congregation think through the risks of being a welcoming place and...
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Hope Beyond Despair with Steve Garnaas-Holmes
Not all heroes wear capes, and not all preachers use pulpits. Some use newsletters and websites, like Pastor Steve Garnaas-Holmes. Pastor Steve writes spiritual poetry for his flock, 7,000 people from all around the country and world. On the morning after the US presidential election, Pastor…
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Don't Be Afraid with Violet Johnicker
It's election day in the United States! And we are afraid. This election has extremely high stakes, and the outcome will have significant impact on our lives. In the midst of times of fear, Jesus asks his disciples not to be afraid, not to let fear control us and take over our call to be people…
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Reforming our Communities with Wilma Reyes
Rev. Wilma Reyes is doing a lot of new things: living in a new part of the country, pastoring three churches of different denominations, and helping people see new ways to build community. It might be human nature to divide people into insiders and outsiders, but the barrier-breaking love of…
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Bonhoeffer's Joy with Molly Fraser
In times of turmoil and uncertainty, we look for role models to show us the way. Rev. Molly Fraser is using Dietrich Bonhoeffer as a guide for her congregation, helping them reflect more deeply on what it means to pick up their cross. It may sound counterintuitive, but sacrifice can be the path…
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Stories of Aspiration with Steve Horswill-Johnston
You know that feeling when you go back to your elementary school and the place seems to have shrunk? This week, Rev. Steve Horswill-Johnston returns to his first pastoral appointment out of seminary. In the 30 years since he served as Associate Pastor at Church of the Good Shepherd, he has become…
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No Pretending with Jessie Connor
By Rev. Jessie Connor's own admission, the topic of her last sermon makes her cringe. "Piety" is not a positive word for her, bringing up images of people who pretend to be better than others. And yet, being pious is a core United Methodist value. Pastor Jessie helps us see that piety really just...
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Finding More with Austin Adkinson
This week I talk with Rev. Austin Adkinson from Light of the Hill United Methodist Church in Puyallup, Washington. Jesus tells his followers that if your hand or foot is causing you to sin, cut it off. What? This is not a recommendation for hasty amputations, but instead an encouragement to go...
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Amplifying the Migrant Story with Jen Stuart
Rev. Jen Stuart spent a week in an Immigration Immersion program on the US/Mexico border in Arizona. Now that she's home with her congregation in Bend, Oregon, she's lifting up the stories of the people she met. Jen reminds us that almost every story in our Scripture is about human migration. God...
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Rebuilding without Fear with Debbie Sperry
This Fall, Rev. Debbie Sperry is helping her congregants craft their personal creed. Pastor Debbie reflects on her own process of analyzing her practices and beliefs, deconstructing what no longer works, and putting the pieces together again to find a deep and authentic faith. The process of…
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Having a Good Bad Day with Meredith Dodd
I caught Rev. Meredith Dodd on an off Sunday! She thought her sermon missed the mark. Her full week squeezed out preparation time, she was approaching an important anniversary, and she was sharing some personal stories. As she reflected, though, it sounded like her "bad" sermon contributed to a...
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Finding Balance with Cody Natland
Welcome to the inaugural episode! I talk with Rev. Cody Natland about a sermon he preached the day after a major news event. He reflects on when and why to change a message at the last minute, how to use power appropriately, and why nerves are a sign that you're on the right track. We're all…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Every week, we talk to a pastor about their last sermon. We’ll meet their congregations, hear the issues in their community, and see where the light shines in. Do you want to open a window to the human story and the sacred spirit that connects us? Every ordinary sermon, and the process that created it, can be an entry to an exploration of faith, community, trust, and hope. Join us for the conversation!
Made possible by sponsorship from The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Meredith Gudger Raines
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Every week, we talk to a pastor about their last sermon. We’ll meet their congregations, hear the issues in their community, and see where the light shines in. Do you want to open a window to the human story and the sacred spirit that connects us? Every ordinary sermon, and the process that created...
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