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Choosing Love Over Fear: Bringing the Golden Rule Into Today’s Political Climate

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Living a Good Life Lessons from Dolly Parton’s Legacy of Service and Hope

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Becoming Prisoners of Hope: Faith, Community, and Resilience

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Responding to the Global Crisis Facing Children: A Call for Compassion and Action

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Justice, Love, and the Church: Reflections on America’s 250th Anniversary with Bishop Julius C. Trimble (Part 2)

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Reflecting on America’s 250th: Progress, Division, and the Pursuit of a More Perfect Union (Part 1)

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God Will Not Be Mocked: Peacemaking, War, and the Call for Encouragement

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Reflections on Dr. King's Legacy and Easter Hope: Encouragement Amid Modern Challenges

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Easter Still Matters: Finding Resurrection Hope in a Discouraged World

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The Hard Work of Peace: Leadership, Relationships, and Hope in Troubled Times with Bishop Julius C. Trimble

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War Is Not the Answer: Faith and Peace in Troubled Times

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Fully Relying on God: Encouragement and Insights from Bishop Julius C. Trimble

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Carrying the Torch: Jesse Jackson’s Legacy in Today’s Fight for Justice and Inclusion

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Remembering Jesse Jackson: Legacy of Hope, Justice, and Encouragement with Bishop Julius C. Trimble

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Where Do We Go From Here Lessons on Justice and Hope in 2026

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Salt Melts ICE: Faith, Justice, and Encouragement in a Time of Chaos

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Pathways to Peace: Overcoming Holiday Stress and Commercialism with Bishop Julius C. Trimble

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Addressing Loneliness and Finding Belonging During the Advent and Christmas Season

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Worry Less, Pray More: Encouragement Through Jesus’ Questions

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Don’t Ask Me to Preach If I Can’t Speak Truth, Justice, and Inclusion

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Harnessing Words That Heal: How Encouragement Transforms Fear and Builds Community

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Resurrecting the Golden Rule: Love, Justice, and Encouragement in a Discouraged World

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Peacemakers Needed: Responding to Gun Violence and Polarization with Hope

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Embracing Grace and Empathy: Leading with Love in Discouraging Times

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Living Peace and Love: Bishop Trimble’s Mother's Wisdom for a Divided Nation

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Standing in the Gap: Churches, Budgets, and the Moral Mandate to Care for Children

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Finding Hope and Joy in Easter: Encouragement for a Discouraged World

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Harnessing the Power of Identity and Love to Encourage a Discouraged World

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Discovering Abundance: Lessons from Bishop Trimble's African Journey and Global Impact

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Rising Above Challenges: Finding God's Faithful Blessings in Troubling Times

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Sharing Love in a Discouraging World: Lessons from Bishop Julius C. Trimble |Ep 128

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From Anger to Action: Encouraging Justice and Compassion in a Divided World | Ep. 127

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Ep. 126 | Embracing Hope: Transforming Despair into Faith and Optimism

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Black History Month and the Power of Storytelling with Bishop Julius C. Trimble

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The Prophetic Voice: Faith Leaders on Social Justice From Martin Luther King Jr to Modern Day Prophets. Part 2 of 2

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Martin Luther King’s Teachings in Today’s World. Part 1 of 2

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Bishop Trimble's Vision for 2025: Encouraging 2,000,000 People with Hope and Love | Ep. 122

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A Theology of Hope: Insights from Bishop Trimble | S3 Ep.121

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Ep.120 Embracing Advent: Finding Encouragement and Joy in the Christmas Story with Bishop Julius C. Trimble

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Beyond Politics: Bishop Trimble's Journey to Uplift Humanity with Love | S3 Ep.119

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Faith, Voting, and Justice: Encouragement in Challenging Times with Bishop Julius Trimble

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Legacy of Encouragement: Bishop Julius C. Trimble's Mission Continues

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Transition and Transformation: Bishop Trimble's New Role as General Secretary of Board of Church and Society in the UMC

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Reflections on Retirement: Encouraging Words from Bishop Julius Trimble on Faith, Love, and Service

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The Influence of Giants on Faith, Activism, and Sports

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Reflecting on President Biden's Decision with Bishop Julius Trimble

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Bishop Trimble Discusses the Christian Response to Political Violence and Nationalism

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"In The Name of Jesus" Bishop Trimble's Sermon at North Central Jusisdiction Conference

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Bishop Trimble's Word of Encouragement Joins with Other Encouraged Attendees of the Annual Session of the Indiana Annual Conference

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Encouraged Voices from the Indiana Annual Conference Session: Part 1

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Bishop Trimble on His Last Annual Conference as Bishop, His New Role as General Secretary of Board of Church and Society and General Conference

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Moving Forward: Bishop Trimble and Rev. Dr. Mark Holland from MainStream UMC.com on Post-Conflict United Methodist Church following General Conference

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General Conference Wrap-Up: Looking Forward with Mainstream UMC

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InTheKnow: General Conference Highlights

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Reflections on Recent United Methodist General Conference with Bishop Trimble

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Indiana’s United Methodist Churches Prepare for General Conference Outcomes: A “Town Hall” Meeting with Bishop Trimble

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Love Over Law: The United Methodist Church's Path Forward through General Conference. A Conversation with Rev. Larry Whitehead. Part 3 of a 4 Part Series of Episode Preparing for General Conference 2024

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Visionaries of Faith: Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright and Bishop Julius C. Trimble on The United Methodist Church's Future. (Part 2 of a 4 Episode Series about General Conference

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Navigating Unity and Diversity at General Conference with Rev. Russ Abel: Part 1 of a 4 Part Series about General Conference

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Lenten Book Study Part 4: Mulitplying Love by Paul W. Chilcote

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Lent Book Study Part 3 of "Multiplying Love" by Paul W. Chilcote

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Lenten Book Study - Part 2: Multiplying Love A Vision of United Methodist Life Together By Dr. Paul W. Chilcote

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Lenten Book Study - Part 1: Multiplying Love A Vision of United Methodist Life Together By Dr. Paul W. Chilcote

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The Impact and Importance of Black History Month with Bishop Julius C. Trimble (Encore Presentation)

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"The Disaffiliation Dilemma in A Local United Methodist Church" Part 2 Divorce, Custody, Recovery, Encouragement and A Hopeful Future

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"The Disaffiliation Dilemma in One Local United Methodist Church" Part 1. Discernment and Divorce with Rev. Tracey Leslie and Lay Person Tonya Hess

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Dismantling Racism: The “Our Hearts Were Strangely Lukewarm” Book Study with Lan Davis Wilson

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Rooted and Relevant: Inspiring Dialogue on Education, Faith, and the Human Experience with University of Indianapolis President Tanuja Singh (Part 2)

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Faith, Belonging, and Student Preparation for a Changing World with President Tanuja Singh from the University of Indianapolis

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Finding Common Ground: Navigating Challenges in the Church with Rev. Dr. Mark Holland - Mainstream UMC

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Christmas Candles with Bishop Trimble

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Justice: Reason 10 of The Ten Reasons I Am a United Methodist

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Evangelism: Reason 9 of The Ten Reasons I Am a United Methodist

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The Connection Still Works: Reason 8 of The Ten Reasons I Am a United Methodist

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Africa University: Reason 7 of The Ten Reasons I Am a United Methodist

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Playing Pool: Reason 6 of The Ten Reasons I Am a United Methodist

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People in the Pew: Reason 5 of The Ten Reasons I Am a United Methodist

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Lay Speakers: Reason 4 of The Ten Reasons I Am a United Methodist

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Church Camp: Reason 3 of The Ten Reasons I Am a United Methodist

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Alabama Roots: Reason 2 of The Ten Reasons I Am a United Methodist

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Prayer: Reason 1 of The 10 Reasons I Am a United Methodist:

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UMCOM LiveStream "Podcast-A-Thon"

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Rememberances of Camp Rivervale

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Encouraging Voices on "Why I'm a United Methodist"

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University of Evansville President Chris Pietruszkiewicz and the Changing Perception of College Education-Part 2

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Empowering Students to Think, Act, Serve, and Live: President Chris Pietruszkiewicz's Vision for the University of Evansville - Part 1

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Bonus: Voices From Annual Conference - Michelle, Mark and Catherine

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Bonus Episode: Voices From Annual Conference - Jeretha, Lanai, Susan

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From Local Churches to Medical Facilities: How to Help in the Opioid Crisis. Part 2 of a Conversation with Rev. Randy Davis from Briannas Hope and the Author of "Recovery Conversations"

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A Better Life: Randy Davis's Mission to Help Those Seeking Recovery and Healing-Part 1.

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From Vision to Reality: Mission Guatemala and the Power of Faith with Leigh Randall, Mission Guatemala Director of Development

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"The Role of Churches in Addressing Urban Violence with Rev. Charles Harrison"

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Youth Leading the Way: Empowering Change and Encouragement in the Methodist Church with Matthew and Kristen Bisciglia

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The Arc Benders: Young People Leading the Way in Creating a Just and Peaceful World (A Beloved Community Modeled After the Teaching of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr) with the Director of "Alive Fort Wayne" Rev. Angelo Mante and student members of the Peacemaker Academy Samantha Morris and Timothy Poindexter

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"Building Peace: Empowering Students to Lead and Make a Difference with Angelo Mante from Alive Fort Wayne's Peacemaker Academy""

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Bishop Trimble's LiveStream on Breakthrough Prayer and Gun Violence from Annual Conference

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”Faith, Justice, and Mercy: Connecting the Dots with Bishop Kenneth Carter the Author of Unrelenting Grace" (Part 2 of 2)

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"Living the United Methodist Way of Life Through "Unrelenting Grace" with Bishop Kenneth Carter” (Part 1)

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"The Challenges and Opportunities Facing New Ordinands Called to Serve the Church in a Changing World”

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The Honored Ordination Process: Reflection and Preparation. Bishop Julius C. Trimble Speaks From the Heart With An Incoming Deacon and Elder of the 2023 Ordination Class