Methodists to the Madness

Join us as we discuss Through Mary’s Eyes - Two Visitations. That’s right, listen to it now because we die, before Beth and I are at the current life expectancy of ancient near east women. We reflect on the holiday season that’s approaching, and are grateful to have spirited superpowers! Also, who cuts down their own Christmas trees?!?

Join us for the final sermon of the Magic or Mystery series where we focus on miracles from Acts 8:9-13. Tim updates us with where he’s at with the book he’s reading, and a miracle in his own life. Also, what’s up with the Dead Mouse?

Join us for the second sermon of the Magic or Mystery series where we focus on baptism. Pastor Jim shares how water isn’t necessarily ‘holy’, but is symbolically holy because of God’s Holy Spirit!Basically, “I kill you… in the name of the Father, Son, Holy Spirit…” (Westerhoff). Also, thank you to our veterans for their service and sacrifice!Recorded: November 11, 2025

Join us for the phonia-est episode yet! We go through Acts 10:1-11, 18 where Pastor Jim shares how it's important to know what we believe and be firm in our religious convictions. And yet, how might we handle when God calls us to reconsider those beliefs? Also, don’t chompy chomp in front of Beth (especially Kettle chips).Recorded: October 30, 2025

Join us as we discuss Judges 3:12-30 in our Wait…What?!? series. There are some crazy stories in the Old Testament book of Judges, including the story of Ehud. One thing we know is that the Lord hears our cries, and we can always count on Him. Also, where's our left-handed people at?!?Recorded: October 18, 2025

Stuck in traffic? Join us as Pastor Matt Seargeant discusses Luke 16:19-31, "The Rich Man and Lazarus." We share how it doesn't matter if you're rich or poor because we all end up at the same destination. Also, did you know that if you don't have money, you can always have currency!?!Recorded: September 30, 2025

Join us as we celebrate Jessica’s return to MTTM, and buckle up for a bloody good episode! Jessica shares her joys and challenges with new motherhood. Also, we’ve missed everyone and hope you’re just as excited for what’s to come!

Join Beth and Tim for a thirst-quenching episode! Pastor Jim retells the story of Jesus meeting the woman at the well in a variety of different ways. Also, what about the water balloons?!?Recorded: June 28, 2025*This episode is unedited. We are not responsible for silly ramblings, nor will we apologize for the length of these episodes.

Join Tim and Beth as they fly into this podcast with amazing insight! Pastor Matt Seargeant looks at Jesus' ascension, from the first chapter of Acts. Also, spoil your dinner!?! Recorded: June 2, 2025*This episode is unedited. We are not responsible for silly ramblings, nor will we apologize for the length of these episodes.

Join Tim and Beth as they tackle their first episode without Jessica - WHO GAVE BIRTH! Congrats to Amber and Jessica who welcomed a healthy little boy on March 30th! Also, yay!Recorded: April 7, 2025*This episode is unedited. We are not responsible for silly ramblings, nor will we apologize for the length of these episodes.

Join Beth and Time as they dive into God's Mandate to the Insider! You'll never believe what amazing things will be shared! Also, hooray for Tim and baptism!Recorded: May 28, 2025*This episode is unedited. We are not responsible for silly ramblings, nor will we apologize for the length of these episodes.

Join Tim and Beth and listen to what THEIR message is to YOU! Also, can you believe Jessica is a mom?!?Recorded: May 19, 2025*This episode is unedited. We are not responsible for silly ramblings, nor will we apologize for the length of these episodes.

Join TIm and Beth as they continue to go through the "From Outsider to Beloved" series. Also, aren't they doing a MAD job at this podcast thing without Jessica?!?Recorded: May 12, 2025*This episode is unedited. We are not responsible for silly ramblings, nor will we apologize for the length of these episodes.

Join Beth and Tim as they take over the podcast while Jessica begins her maternity leave.Recorded: May 5, 2025*This episode is unedited. We are not responsible for silly ramblings, nor will we apologize for the length of these episodes.

Join us for the third sermon in our Lenten series, focusing in Exodus 3. We are partners with God, working to help bring about God’s kingdom, being who God created us to be. Pastor Jim also talks about how we’ll discover more about who God is, just like Moses did! Also, what are we going to do without Jessica?!?

Join us for the second sermon in our Lenten series, focusing in Genesis 18:1-15. We are reminded that we are called to welcome everyone (Hebrew 13:2), and how being present is everything when it comes to hospitality. Also, do the Mrazzberries really taste like Mrazzberries?!?

It's Lenten season! Join us as we dive into the new sermon series, Learn From the Trees, with the series opening up in Genesis 2-3. So many amazing things to take away, including the word used for ‘man’ is ‘adam… literally meaning ‘human being’ without gender designation - how cool! Also, remember to respond to Beth with, "Yes, Chef"!

It’s the last sermon of Pastor Jim’s five-week sermon series, and we gain a better understanding of Deuteronomy and how it’s the age-old debate between law and grace. Also, is Jessica giving birth in a tent?!?

One, two, three, it’s Numbers this week! Numbers has “countless” ways to approach our faith journey. Also, how are we still talking about math and numbers this week?!?

Join us for the third sermon from Pastor Jim's five-week sermon series, where we discuss Leviticus. Leviticus reminds us that we’re called to a life of holiness that starts in worship and extends in all that we do. Also, who wants to teach us Algebra?!?

Join us for the second sermon from Pastor Jim's five-week sermon series covering Exodus. We learned there are more than 280 allusions to, or quotations from, the book of Exodus in the New Testament - how cool! Also, Tim levitates at work?!?

Join us for the first of Pastor Jim's five-week sermon series where he will cover the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. We discuss how hopeful Genesis is portrayed through the many stories and new life that is mentioned. Also, is a dead end really the end?!?

No, this is not an exclusive episode featuring Céline Dion and her song, The Power of Love.We’re excited to conclude the Imperfectly You series with amazing insight from Ephesians 2:4-10. God’s grace is a GIFT… a free gift… with no strings attached! “Worthy now. Not if. Not when. We are worthy of love and belonging now. Right this minute. As is.” (Brown) Also, great things only take a week?!?Listen to the full episode here: https://rss.com/podcasts/methodiststothemadness

Join us (and a very special guest) as we discuss Pastor Jim’s first of two sermons in his Imperfectly You sermon series, focusing on the gifts of imperfection. His sermon derives from Brené Brown's book, The Gifts of Imperfection. How amazing that God loves us, NO MATTER WHAT! Also, what’s next for Tim’s beard adventures?!?

Join us as we discuss an amazing sermon from Cordelia Scheuermann (extra points if you know how to say her last name)! We were so encouraged to hear more about Cordelia's faith journey and the amazing work God has done in her life. Scripture from Matthew 28:16-20 and Micah 6:8. Also, we stand with all those affected by the fires in LA County. <3

Join us, or help us! We talk about the three wise men, and gain a new perspective on who these guys were. We may or may not be left with more questions, but we’ve likely trained for this. Also, who likes math anyways?!?

Join us as we reflect on the Christmas Pageant, Christmas Eve service and the last sermon of the Masterpiece series. So much to celebrate this season, and we are grateful for the joy this podcast has brought our listeners, and US! We will also share an update on the trademark endeavor. Also, Happy Holidays you risky Mad Methodists!

Join us for a masterful breakdown and reflection of two sermons! We're gearing up for Christmas and so much is happening at PUMC! Also, what will Beth, Tim and Jessica be getting for Christmas besides awesome friendship?!?

Join us as we discuss Mark 13:14-37 and Pastor Jim's, Masterpiece - Christmas Edition series. It's officially the first week of Advent, and so many wonderful things are coming up for PUMC! Also, if Botticelli made pasta, would he scribe tiny scripture on the noodles?

Join us as talk about the Music Sunday led by Jessica, Raymond and Don! Everyone’s faith journey has its own personalized story, where we recognize the need for Jesus, then surrender ourselves to Him. We recognize God’s glory and holiness, finding nourishment and fulfillment in Him alone. We find hope in Jesus, and praise his holy name. Our special guest has some great insight for teachers, so you don't want to miss it! Also, it's almost Thanksgiving?!?

Join us for a special episode as we reflect on the Young Adult Sunday! Pastor Jim is almost back from his trip to Japan, and the Young Adult Life Group was exciting to inspire the congregation. We reflect on Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 and how there is a time for everything, even the big and small emotions. Also, thank you to our veterans - may your service always be remembered with love, and your story never forgotten.

Join us for the last portion of Pastor Jim's two-part sermon series on Whole-Body Spirituality! Our special guest has some WISDOM to share, and we are so excited to bring it to you. Also, how is it almost the end of 2024?!?"If pride controls us, it will be revealed almost immediately… Anger, bitterness, jealousy, strife, fear – if they are within us, they will surface during fasting.” (Richard Foster)

Hungry? Join us for a special look into Joel 2:12-16 as we explore the human body through spirituality and fasting. Our special guest (or maybe guests??) sure have some methodist insight to share! Also, we hope you had a wonderful Halloween!!

Join us for a special episode that launches season 2! We dive into the past three sermons from Pastor Jim's Growing Together sermon series, focusing on discipleship. Also, how does Jessica have less than four months left in her pregnancy already?!?

Join us for an episode that will open your eyes! Literally! Pastor Jim shared his narrative sermon from the perspective of the (formally) blind man himself. We discuss spiritual blindness and how God has opened our eyes in so many amazing ways! Also, Beth has a show coming up?!?!

Joy-n us as we go through Psalm 126, and how it can enable, embolden, and empower us to experience true joy. We talk about the difference between happiness and joy; how joy is considered a deeper, more consistent state that is connected to internal fulfillment, purpose, or spiritual well-being. Also, is Tim officially a farmer now?!?

Join us...no really, we don't want you to be alone! This episode focuses on the nation's big issue with loneliness, and how Psalm 142 is a deliverance from persecutors. Life is hard, but God wants to hear from you, so look to God! When all others turn their backs, we can trust in God for strength, support, encouragement, and grace. Also, did you know that loneliness can lead to a 26% higher risk of early death?!?

Don't get mad, read Psalm 137! This week, Pastor Jim talked about anger, but not how to refrain from the emotion - you can use it as increased motivation, improved communication, boundary setting, emotional awareness, and more! We talk about how anger has impacted our lives, but more importantly, how we can recognize our anger and use it for good. Also, is Beth on SNL?!?

Join us as we discuss the first of Pastor Jim's four-week sermon series on the book of Psalms, PRAYING HUMAN. While fear can be overwhelming, God is big enough to handle any of our emotions! Also, we're getting another co-host?!?

Join us as we discuss our favorite topic - BREAD! Pastor Matt Seargeant shared insight through John 6:51-58, and how Jesus was controversial both back in his day, and today! Also, bread bowl or banana bread?!?

The last sermon is here,of the Dr. Seuss series.A battle between Yooks, and Zooks whom they envied.Not one person is right, No matter butter side up or down.When you stand before God,How well did you love - tell us how!

It's a tale we know,But wait, there's more!A tax collector and the Grinch,Are they the same? How so?!Faith in Jesus over things we doInvesting in the kingdom, could that be you?!

It’s a double podcast we bring you today!Yertle the Turtle and The Zaks, hooray!Putting action to the words we hear in church,Building a strong foundation - it’s totally worth…it!The Zax paint us a different pictureWe learn how some judge and back it with scripture.But Jesus loves all - no matter how odd :)How you love others, is how you love God.Listen to the full sermon here: "Yertle the Turtle" - https://youtu.be/6EcYHOyFc8s?si=nuShFRsGkWVglroe"The Zax" - https://youtu.be/NSMzKo4PqFo?si=vDLfglY08nHUHj1F#christianity #lgbtqia #spirituality #humor #theology #church #community #queerchristian #methodists #adhd #neurodivergentchristians

We finally bring you the third of sixIt’s an episode you don’t want to miss!The Sneetches arrive and give us a story,Of Sneetches with stars and some with a bare belly.Let us not be divided as a society,But be agents of love,And bring together humanity!Listen to the full sermon here: https://youtu.be/eP-TDohT6LI?si=G17dKAFxqtKqF9KS

Join us for the second of six,Where Horton is honored for faithfulness.God can use trials to bring good to our lives,And Precious metals being 'tested by fire'. Our 'new hope' doesn't come from us,We can receive salvation because of Jesus' love!

Join us today, wherever you are -A podcast is here, don't travel too far!You will like the words we say, You will like them any day!Learn about dry bones and ruah,Draw closer to God and fill up with love!

We dive into some hard-hitting topics (race, women in leadership, human sexuality), but are excited for the future of the Methodist church! Jessica shares a piece of her testimony and how the sermon brought things full circle. Also, is a block of cheese a loaf of milk?!?!Hear the full sermon here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUkAcmfzDi4

Join us for a two-sermon podcast where we discuss more historical events in John Wesley's life, and the start of the Methodist church. We're reminded how we may be the only Jesus some of our friends, neighbors and family will ever see (Brunstetter), and the importance of life groups. Also, what would it be like to be a Temu Methodist?!?!

Join us as we take a deep dive into the Methodist church and John Wesley - we won't mention Sophia too much to respect John. Böhler said it best, "Preach faith until you have it; then because you have it, you will preach faith!" Also, who's bringing the popcorn?!?!

Join us in a special episode where we reflect on all we learned from PUMC's very own youth! With some of our youth graduating this year, Pastor Jon put them in the hot seat to give us some insight on how God is working in their life and where they are heading after graduation. Also, how can this be Pastor Jon's last week with us?!?!