The United Methodist People Podcast
by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller
The United Methodist People Podcast is all about the pastors, people, ministries, and work of the United Methodist Church. The focus is telling the stories which help the United Methodist Church navigate anxious times and support the mission of Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of The World. The United Methodist Podcast also will address issues and matters which challenge the church and provide a forum for constructive discourse to take place over matters regarding the polity and practice of the United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Podcast is a place for opinion and conversation among persons who care about the health and vitality of the United Methodist Church and is not in any way officially sanctioned by any part of the United Methodist Church.
Episodes
-
From Kinda Christian to Devoted Disciple with Roger Ross
United Methodist People Podcast Show Notes On this illuminating episode of The United Methodist People Podcast, Dr. Brad Miller welcomes longtime friend, author, pastor, and leadership coach Roger Ross to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing today’s United Methodist churches....
-
How Rev. Craig Duke Departed from His Church After Appearing on an HBO “Drag Show” and Found His Mission
Rev. Craig Duke is Rev. Dr. Brad Miller's guest on Episode 059 of the United Methodist People Podcast. Craig tells the story of the unique opportunity that came his way to appear on the HBO Television show "We're Here" which features a traveling "Drag Queen" show that recruits and transforms…
more -
The Passion Play: Living the Story of Christ's Last Days with Rev. Rob Fuquay
In Episode 58 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller talks with Rev. Rob Fuquay of St. Luke's UMC-Indianapolis about his new book and Lenten resource "The Passion Play-Living the Story of Christ's Last Days" which is inspired by the Oberammergau Passionsspiele. Jesus' Passion...
-
A Letter to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr from Bishop Julius C. Trimble - Announcing the Launch of "To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble" Podcast
On Episode 57 of the United Methodist People Podcast with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller Bishop Julius C Trimble shares a “Letter to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr” to mark the Dr Martin Luther King, Jr holiday. It was also officially announced that the “To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble” Podcast...
-
Spiritual Infrastructure in Building A Beloved Community for 2022 (Special Announcement)
In Episode 56 of The United Methodist People Podcast, with Reverend Dr. Brad Miller, the topic is building the new year of 2022 with Spiritual Infrastructure in the Be Encourage segment, Bishop Julius C. Trimble. Bishop Trimble outlines entering into the new year of 2022 with a vision of...
-
How to Be Real and Encouraged this Christmas with Bishop Julius C. Trimble (Special Announcement)
In Episode 55 of the United Methodist People Podcast Bishop Julius Trimble shares a Christmas message of How to be Real and Encouraged this Christmas. Bishop Trimble shares the meaningfulness of Christmas memories growing up in his own family and in raising his own children. He also emphasizes…
more -
Simplifying the United Methodist Brand with Love, Grace and Forgiveness with Bishop Julius Trimble and David Johns
In Episode 54 of the United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller talks with Indiana Bishop Julus Trimble and Indiana Conference Lay Leader David Johns about simplifying the United Methodist Brand with Love, Grace, and Forgiveness. This is part 2 of a two-part conversation about…
more -
Simplifying The Distracted Brand of the United Methodist Church - Part 1. With Indiana Conference Lay Leader David Johns and Indiana Bishop Julius C. Trimble
In Episode 53 of the United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller talks with Indiana Conference Bishop Julius C. Trimble and Indiana Conference Lay Leader David Johns about simplifying the distracted branding of The United Methodist Church. Episode 53 is part 1 of this conversation wh9ich...
-
A Table Set for Home: Behind the Scenes with the Council of Bishops
Episode 52 of the United Methodist People Podcast with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller, features a behind-the-scenes look at the November 2021 Council of Bishops meeting with Indiana area Bishop Julius Trimble. Brad and Bishop talk about the narrative set forth by the Council of Bishops to set the stage...
-
Living With A Grateful Heart-A Thanksgiving Message of Encouragement from Bishop Julius Trimble
Living with a grateful heart is the Thanksgiving message of encouragement from Bishop Julius C. Trimble on episode 51 of the United Methodist People Podcast. Bishop Trimble and Rev Dr. Brad Miller talk about scriptures that speak to our hearts at Thanksgiving time particularly Luke 12:48 which...
-
Leadership in A Time of Ambiguity-The State of The United Methodist Church with Bishop Julius Trimble
Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble joins Rev. Dr. Brad Miller on the recurring Be Encouraged segment on the United Methodist People Podcast. In Episode 50 the conversation centers around Leadership in a time of ambiguity in the United Methodist Church. Bishop and Brad talk through the present…
more -
Care for Creation and Climate Justice with Bishop Julius Trimble
On the Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius Trimble segment on Episode 049 of The United Methodist People Podcast with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller, the matter of Cration Care and Climate Justice are discussed in depth. Rev. Dr. Miller and Bishop Trimble go from describing the existential environmental…
more -
"We Don't Give A Damn About The Poor!"-Bishop Julius Trimble
In Episode 48 of The United Methodist People Podcast, Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble talks to Rev. Dr. Brad Miller on his ongoing series "Be Encouraged" about his recent article "We Don't Give A Damn About the Poor." Bishop Trimble offers his take on the apathy exhibited in government and…
more -
47. All Things “Room For All Coalition” - Advocating Inclusion of LGBTQ+ Persons in The United Methodist Church with Alberto Hidalgo, Rev. Jerry Rairdon and Rev. Mary Dicken
In Episode 47 of “The United Methodist People Podcast,” Rev. Dr. Brad Miller engages in an in-depth conversation with three core leaders of The Room For All Coalition. The Room For All Coalition was formed in the Indiana Annual Conference in 2019 as a response to decisions made at the 2019…
more -
46. A View on Ministry from Seminary Students in Such a Time as This - A Conversation with Rachel Haines and Mackenzie Phillips
Seminary Students Rachel Haines and Mackenzie Phillips are Rev. Dr. Brad Miller’s guests on Episode 46 of The United Methodist People Podcast. They spoke to Dr. Brad in-depth about college and seminary life and their perspectives on ministry in a time of the pandemic, social, political, and…
more -
45. How to Make a Comeback after a Fall with Rev. Dr. Roger Ross author of “Comeback: Returning to the Life You Were Made For”
Episode 45 of The United Methodist People Podcast, with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller, features a conversation with Rev. Dr. Roger about his book “Comeback: Returning to the Life You Were Made For” Roger is the Director of Church Excellence in the Missouri Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church...
-
44. “Making the Road As We Walk It” A Conversation About Seminary Education in Challenging Times with President Javier Viera from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
President Javier Viera from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble are Rev. Dr. Brad Miller's guests on Episode 44 of The United Methodist People Podcast for an in-depth conversation about seminary education in challenging times. President Viera assumed...
-
043: Bishop LaTrelle Easterling and Bishop Julius Trimble talk about Racism, Peace and Justice, The January 6 insurrection at the Capitol and a Future Hope for the United Methodist Church.
Two Bishops join Rev Dr. Brad Miller on Episode 043 of The United Methodist People Podcast. Bishop Julius Trimble of The Indiana Episcopal Area along with Bishop Bishop LaTrelle Easterling of the Baltimore-Washington Episcopal Area engages in an in-depth conversation on matters of peace and...
-
UMPP.042: A United Methodist Response to the Attempted January 6, 2021 Capitol Coup. A Conversation with Bishop Julius Trimble and Rev. Dr. Susan Henry-Crowe, General Secretary of UMC Board of Church and Society
Indiana Bishop Julius Trimble and Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe, General Secretary of The United Methodist Board of Church and Society are Rev. Dr. Brad Miller’s guests on Episode 042 of The United Methodist People Podcast. This episode centers around a United Methodist Response to the attempted coup…
more -
UMPP.041: A Taxonomy of United Methodist Centrists with Rev. Glenn Knepp
In Episode 041 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller talks with Rev. Glenn Knepp about the article A Taxonomy of United Methodist Centrists. which he authored in the online publication United Methodist Insight....
-
UMPP.040: “Let Us Go Now to Bethlehem” with author Rev. Todd Outcalt
In Episode 040 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller interviews Rev. Todd Outcalt the author of “Let Us Go Now to Bethlehem.” The book is a daily devotional guide from Advent through Epiphany emphasizing the pilgrimage journey of that all people take through Advent to...
-
UMPP.039: "Understanding Biblical Justice in Such a Time as This" with Pastor Rob Fuquay Pastor Nicole-Caldwell-Gross and Bishop Julius Trimble
The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 stunned United Methodist people everywhere including the members of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Many members called for a response from the church and Senior Pastor Fuquay and Associate Pastor Nicole Caldwell-Gross responded by...
-
UMPP.038: The Unique Ministry of Rev. Dr. Sid Hall-Pastor of Trinity Church Austin, Texas
The unique ministry of Rev. Dr. Sid Hall pastor of Trinity Church Austin Texas is the focus of Episode 038 of The United Methodist People Podcast with Rev. Dr Brad Miller. The ministry journey of Sid Hall is unique in several ways unpacked in this in depth interview with Brad including: His 33…
more -
UMPP.037: Rev. Michael Mather-Author of “Having Nothing, Possessing Everything: Finding Abundant Communities in Unexpected Places”
Rev. Mike Mather is Rev. Dr. Brad Millers guest on Episode 037 of The United Methodist People Podcast. Mike is the Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Boulder, Colorado after serving 17 years in the inner city of Indianapolis at Broadway United Methodist Church. He is the author of...
-
UMPP.036: Dr. Paul Chilcote “Author of Active Faith: Resisting Four Dangerous Ideologies with the Wesleyan Way” with Bishop Julius Trimble
On Episode 036 of The United Methodist Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius Trimble talk with Dr. Paul Chilcote retired United Methodist Theologian about his book “Active Faith: Resisting Four Dangerous Ideologies with the Wesleyan Way” PAUL CHILCOTE is a devoted follower of Jesus, a...
-
UMPP.035: Transformation through Courageous Conversations with Rev. Michelle Cobb and Bishop Julius Trimble
On episode 035 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Rev. Michelle Cobb, Executive Director of e4potentialliving.org/ and Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble. Bishop Trimble and Rev. Cobb engaged in a deep dive conversation about the courageous conversations…
more -
UMPP.034: Listening Before Acting- A Conversation with Dr. Phil Amerson and Bishop Julius Trimble.
Dr. Phil Amerson president emeritus of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary joins Dr. Brad Miller and Indiana Bishop Julius Trimble on Episode 34 of The United Methodist People Podcast. Dr. Amerson has spent his career writing, teaching and speaking about racism, institutional leadership…
more -
UMPP.033.The Importance of Doing Right Over Being Right. A Conversation about Racial Relations in The United Methodist Church with Dr. Carolyn Johnson and Bishop Julius Trimble.
On Episode 033 of The United Methodist Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Bishop Julius Trimble and Dr. Carolyn Johnson for a discussion about racial justice and relationships in the United States the world and in the United Methodist Church. Bishop Julius Trimble is has served as the...
-
UMPP. 032: Bishop Julius Trimble on How Black Lives Matter in Creating A Beloved Community.
In Episode 032 of The United Methodist People Podcast Bishop Julius Trimble speaks to Rev. Dr. Brad Miller about his reaction and reflections on racism in the light of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis MN on May 25 by police officers and the subsequent nationwide marches and protests for...
-
UMPP.031: A Conversation about Church Finances with Ian Hall - Indiana Conference Director of Administration and Financial Services.
On Episode 031 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr Brad Miller and Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble welcome Ian Hall the indiana Conference Director of Administration and Finances. Ian shared with Brad and the Bishop his faith journey including the important role of church camp in is...
-
UMPP.030. Being Encouraged by Young Clergy in a Time of Pandemic
In Episode 030 of the United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller continue to partner with Indiana Bishop Julius Trimble to encourage United Methodist People in the age of a pandemic. In this episode Bishop Trimble welcomes two younger clergy to the podcast to respond to how younger…
more -
BE.08: “A Heart Strangely Warmed in a Pandemic”-Being Encouraged with Bishop Julius Trimble
Bishop Julius Trimble brings an encouraging word to the United Methodist People Podcast as he speaks to Rev. Dr. Brad Miller about living an Aldersgate experience of a “heart strangely warmed” in an age of a pandemic. Bishop Trimble speaks of his own spiritual conversion at church camp as a youth...
-
UMPP.028: Creating Space for Fear, Making a Path for Faith. Being Encouraged with Bishop Julius Trimble.
UMPP.028: Creating Space for Fear, Making a Path for Faith. Being Encouraged with Bishop Julius Trimble. Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble talks to Rev. Dr. Brad Miller on matters of fear and faith on Episode 028 of the United Methodist People Podcast. Their conversation updated plans in the...
-
UMPP.027: Making Room for a New Normal in the United Methodist Church on Being Encouraged with Bishop Julius Trimble.
Rev. Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble on Being Encouraged by the Bishop on Episode 27 of the United Methodist People Podcast. Bishop Trimble brings a word of scripture from Psalm 33:20 about trust that God is our help and shield in every time of trouble. Bishop...
-
UMPP.026: “How Is It With Your Soul?” Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble
In Episode 026 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller continues his conversation with Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble on Be Encouraged by Bishop Trimble. In the conversation Bishop Trimble brings updates on plans to reopen churches, annual conference and General…
more -
UMPP.025: A Very Unusual Easter. Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble
Easter 2020 was very unusual to say the least according to Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble. Bishop Trimble was Rev. Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Be Encouraged by the Bishop on the United Methodist People Podcast. Bishop Trimble shared how he spent his Easter attending four online worship...
-
UMPP.024: Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble (Holy Week Encouragement)
UMPP.024: Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble (Holy Week Encouragement) Bishop Julius Trimble brings a message of encouragement for Holy Week on the United Methodist People Podcast Episode 024. Bishop Trimble encourages us to slow down this Holy Week and trust God. He speaks to Brad about...
-
UMPP.023: Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble -Pastoral Care, General Conference, Revival
In Episode 23 of the United Methodist People Podcast Rev Dr Brad Miller has a second special episode of Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble. Bishop Julius Trimble is the resident bishop of the Indiana Area of the United Methodist Church. In this conversation Bishop Trimble talks to Brad about...
-
UMPP:022. Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble-Indiana Area United Methodist Church
Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble is a special edition episode (022) of The United Methodist People Podcast w/ Rev. Dr. Brad Miller. In the light of the dramatic impact of the coronavirus pandemic upon all aspects of life and its particular impact upon the United Methodist Church in Indiana...
-
UMPP.021: Faithful and Inclusive: The Bible, Sexuality and the United Methodist Church with Rev. Rob Fuquay, Susan Wilke Fuquay and Rev. Dan Gangler.
In Episode 21 of the United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller leads a round table conversation about the video resource “Faith and Inclusive-The Bible, Sexuality and The United Methodist Church” with author, presenter Rev. Rob Fuquay, producer Susan Wilke Fuquay and hall of fame UMC...
-
UMPP:020. Jan Lawrence, Executive Director, “Reconciling Ministry Network”
In Episode 020 of the United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Jan Lawrence the Executive Director of the Reconciling Ministry Network. The Reconciling Ministry Network is comprised of over 40,000 Reconciling United Methodists and over 1,000 Reconciling…
more -
UMPP:019. The Methodist Reclamation Project w/ Rev. Chris Tiedeman
The founder of The Methodist Reclamation Project Rev. Chris Tiedeman is Rev. Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 019 of the United Methodist People Podcast. The Methodist Reclamation Project is a facebook group presence founded to respond to the decision of the 2019 General Conference to advocate…
more -
UMPP:018. Shannon Priddy-National President United Methodist Women
Shannon Priddy is the national president of the United Methodist Women and candidate for election to become a delegate to the 2020 General Conference from the Indiana Conference. In Episode 018 of the United Methodist People Podcast, she is interviewed in depth by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller. Shannon...
-
UMPP:017. Room for All Coalition-Rev. Duane Carlisle and Rev. Jill Howard
In Episode 017 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Rev. Duane Carlise from Indianapolis Broadway UMC and Rev. Jill Howard from Indianapolis-Rosedale Hills UMC who are instrumental creating the Room for All Coalition. The Room for All Coalition…
more -
UMPP.016: Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble - “Stay Astonished and Be Encouraged”
Bishop Julius Trimble returns to the United Methodist People Podcast in an in-depth interview with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller. Bishop Trimble shares with Brad his spiritual disciplines including his devotional practices and working out regularly as well as his practice of praying with his wife in the...
-
UMPP.015: “Hearts at Peace” A Conversation with Rev. Lisa Schubert Nowling
The purpose of the United Methodist People Podcast with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller is to strengthen the connection int eh United Methodist Church through conversation and commentary to fulfill the mission of the United Methodist Church of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the...
-
UMPP.014: A Roundtable Conversation on The One Church Plan
The purpose of the United Methodist people podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church through conversation and commentary as a means to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world. In Episode 014 of the United Methodist...
-
UMPP.013: Rev. Dr. Mark Holland of MainstreamUMC.com “Gut Check Time for The UMC”
The director of MainstreamUMC.com, Rev. Dr. Mark Holland is Rev. Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Episode 013 of the United Methodist People Podcast. Mainstream UMC is an advocacy group which supports the adoption of The One Church Plan prepared by the Commission no the Way Forward and affirmed by the...
-
UMPP.012: Rev. Jerry Rairdon-"Creating A Church His Children and Grandchildren"
Episode 012 of The United Methodist People Podcast features Rev. Dr. Brad Miller conducting an in-depth interview with Rev. Jerry Rairdon, Lead Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Noblesville, Indiana. Jerry is an organizer of Indiana Uniting Methodist a group which advocates for the "One...
-
UMPP.011: Rev. Rob Fuquay “Called to Keep the Church Fresh”
The purpose of The United Methodist People Podcast with Rev. Dr. Brad Miller is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church through conversation and commentary. In Episode 011 Brad interviews Rev. Rob Fuquay author of “A New Reformation” and Senior Pastor of St. Luke’s UMC, a…
more
About this show
The United Methodist People Podcast is all about the pastors, people, ministries, and work of the United Methodist Church. The focus is telling the stories which help the United Methodist Church navigate anxious times and support the mission of Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of The World. The United Methodist Podcast also will address issues and matters which challenge the church and provide a forum for constructive discourse to take place over matters regarding the polity and practice of the United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Podcast is a place for opinion and conversation among persons who care about the health and vitality of the United Methodist Church and is not in any way officially sanctioned by any part of the United Methodist Church.
Hosted by
Rev. Dr. Brad Miller
Categories