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Faith Talks with Jason and Nick
by Faith Talks with Jason and Nick
Welcome to Faith Talks — where real conversations about faith, mission, and the Church come to life. Hosts Dr. Jason Thrower and Nick Cummings chat with pastors, missionaries, and everyday believers from the UMC and beyond. From personal stories to big questions about living out faith today, this podcast is honest, hopeful, and relatable. Whether you're all-in or just exploring, there's a place for you here. New episodes weekly — grab a coffee and join the conversation.
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Talking with Toni
Join us as we talk with the author of It's a God Thing, Toni Griffin, about her book and her faith journey.As always, email us at [email protected] if you would like to join us or have a topic you would like us to discuss.
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Talking with Winston
Take a seat and join us as we talk with Winston Jackson, an Ozark City Council member, about his faith journey.If you have a topic you’d like us to discuss or want to join us, email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Mark
Grab a drink and join us as we sit down with Mark Littleton, the pastor at Betta-View Hills Church of Christ in Oxford, Alabama. talking about his faith journey.If you’d like to join us or have a topic you’d like us to discuss, email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Sam
Grab a drink and join us as we sit down with Sam Judah, talking about his faith journey and how he became a Top 10 world-ranked long driver.Be sure to check out his podcast, Scramblin with Sam.If you’d like to join us or have a topic you’d like us to discuss, email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Chris
Join us as we sit down and talk with Father Chris Boutin, the Catholic priest at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ozark, Alabama, as he shares his faith journey and more.If you would like to join us or have a topic you’d like us to discuss, email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Jerry
Grab a coffee and join us as we sit down with Jerry Mull to talk about his faith journeys.If you have any questions or want to share your own journey, email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Kalina and Trish
Grab a coffee and join us as we sit down with Kalina Scarborough and Trish Marler to talk about their faith journeys.If you have any questions or want to share your own journey, email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Les
Sit down with us as we talk with our Family Life Center Director, Les Perault, about his faith walk. If you have any questions, topics you’d like us to cover, or want to join us, email us at [email protected]
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Talking with Sterling
Grab a seat as we sit down with the District Superintendent, Sterling Boykin, to hear about his journey through faith and beyond. Join us or have any questions/topics you would like us to cover, email us at [email protected]
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Talking with Donna
Grab a coffee as we sit down with Donna Shuman as she talks about her faith journey.If you have any questions or want to talk about your own journey, email us at [email protected]. You don’t have to be a member to come on the show!
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Talking with Jason and Nick
Yes, you’re reading the title right! In this episode, we’re sharing our own life journey with you. So grab a seat and enjoy as you get to know the hosts of Faith Talks with Jason and Nick.If you have any questions or want to join us, email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Charles
Have a seat with us as we sit down with Ozark City Police Chief and Director of Public Safety, Charles Ward. We talk about his faith, his life, and his many years of service in law enforcement. We hope you enjoy this conversation.Interestingly, after recording this podcast, that very evening he was elected as the new Mayor of Ozark.If you’d like to join us on the show or have questions, email us at [email protected] e
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Talking with Llyod
Grab your favorite drink and join us as we sit down with Lloyd Pickerel, one of our amazing graduates. He opens up about his faith journey and shares his plans for college. Have a question you’d like us to cover, or want to share your own story on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] — we’d love to hear from you!
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Talking with Caitlyn
Grab a coffee as we sit down with Caitlyn Cummings (yes, Nick's wife) as she talks about her faith journey, how Jesus is her homie, and the process of becoming a lay speaker.If you have any questions or want to talk about your own journey, email us at [email protected]. You don’t have to be a member to come on the show!
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Talking with Bishop Lawson
Grab a seat as we sit down with Bishop Lawson Bryan to hear about his journey through faith and beyond. We'll also discuss the upcoming revival happening August 10, 11, and 12.If you have any questions or would like to be a guest on the show, email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Sahara
Grab a coffee, tea, or however you enjoy your podcast, as we sit down with Sahara Moreno, one of our recent high school graduates. We talk about her faith journey and her plans for a career after college.You can now listen to the podcast on our church website: https://firstozarkumc.org/If you would like to be on the show with Jason and Nick or have a topic you'd like us to cover, let us know, we’d love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Holly
This week, we’re excited to feature Holly Newman, Children and Youth Director, as she shares about this year’s VBS, the youth 30-hour event, and her personal journey of faith.Philippians 1:6 reminds us that God is always at work in us through the unique gifts He’s given.Have a topic you're curious about or want to share a different perspective? Reach out to us at [email protected].
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Talking with Bill
Join us as we sit down with Bill Huff. Talking about his faith jurney and his singing. With Philippians 1:6 in mind as a reminder that God is always at work in us through many different talents. Want to join us with or have any topics you are curious about, or what a different opinion on. [email protected]
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Talking with Alisha
Grab a seat as we talk with Alisha Eastman!Director of the Kingsley Christian Learning Center.We’ll explore the mission behind the center, what’s happening over at Kingsley Christian Learning Center, and Alisha’s personal faith journey, with Philippians 1:6 in mind as a reminder that God is always at work in us.As always, if you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts on faith, feel free to email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Dwight Tew
Grab a seat as we talk with Dwight Tew!A veteran and former football coach.We’ll explore his faith journey as both a veteran and coach, reference Philippians 1:6, and touch on many other topics.As always, if you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts on faith, feel free to email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Mackie Jordan
Grab a seat as we talk with Mackie Jordon!We’ll explore her faith journey, reference Philippians 1:6, and touch on many other topics—including my usual overthinking. But don’t worry, we make it through it all together.As always, if you have any questions or would like to share your thoughts on faith, feel free to email us at [email protected].
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Talking about: Did He have brothers or sisters? And what is Pentecost?
Sit down with us as we talk about whether or not Jesus had brothers or sisters. Thank you, Susan Judah, for the question! Then, we dive into the topic of Pentecost, what it is, and why it matters.If you enjoy these topics and have a question or topic you'd like us to cover, email us at [email protected]. Like, share, follow, and tell a friend about us!
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Talking with Susan Judah
Sit down with us as we talk with Susan Judah from the Council on Ministries. We’ll discuss how the Council supports the community through a variety of missions.If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to cover, email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Colonel Bob Bunting
Grab a drink and maybe a tissue as we sit down with Colonel Bob Bunting. He shares what Memorial Day truly means, how he got into the military, and his experience serving in Vietnam.A special thank you to the United States Marine Corps Band for the beautiful performance of "Taps."If you have any questions or topics you'd like us to discuss, email us at [email protected].
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Talking with Holly Newman
Join us for a conversation with Holly Newman, our Director of Children and Youth Ministry!We’re diving into what our kids are up to this summer—from fun activities to how our youth are taking on a summer fast inspired by Moses... well, their version of it!Got questions or something you'd love us to discuss?Reach out at [email protected]
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Talking Bless Dress with Melissa
Ever wished a fairy godmother could lend you the perfect dress? Sit down with us as we chat with Melissa Perault about Bless Dress — the magical mission helping women sparkle at special events they might otherwise miss. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to talk about. Email us at [email protected]
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Talking with Susan on Souper Day
Sit down with us as we talk with Susan Wright on Souper Day, discussing how food has helped and impacted both those receiving it and those preparing it.If you have any questions or topics you would like us to talk about. Email us at [email protected]
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Talking Grief with Angie and John
Sit down with us as we talk with Angie Adams with the Grief Support Group and John Cawley, the Dale County Coroner and Funeral Director at Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home, as they share their insights on grief, loss, and how they support families in our community during some of life’s most difficult moments.If you have any questions or topics you would like us to talk about. Email us at [email protected]
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Talking Soccer with Les Perault
Sit down with us as we talk with our Family Life Center Director, Les Perault, and talk about the sport he offers to the community. Registration for Soccer is Monday, May 5, Wednesday, May 7, and Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the Family Life Center, FUMC Ozark. If you have any questions or topics you would like us to talk about. Email us at [email protected]
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Faith Talks — where real conversations about faith, mission, and the Church come to life. Hosts Dr. Jason Thrower and Nick Cummings chat with pastors, missionaries, and everyday believers from the UMC and beyond. From personal stories to big questions about living out faith today, this podcast is honest, hopeful, and relatable. Whether you're all-in or just exploring, there's a place for you here. New episodes weekly — grab a coffee and join the conversation.
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