Best Methodist Podcasts (2025)

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Word to the Wise: Wisdom From Above 35:11

2d ago35:11

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By Rev. Matt Tuggle

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June 15 2025 Impacting Prayer Part 1 26:19

2d ago26:19

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When did we first start calling upon God? From Genesis 4:25-26 Pastor Jacquie Leveron leads us through Part 1 of the series Impacting Prayer. Support the showBy Pastor Jacquie Leveron

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Beyond the Sermon: Teach Us To Pray 12:01

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This week, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho kick off a new worship series exploring the Lord’s Prayer—one of the most familiar, yet deeply profound, prayers in scripture. They reflect on how this short prayer invites us to see God more intimately, reorient our perspective, and live with a renewed sense of purpose. From rethinking father language …

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The Greatest Prayer: Part 1 // Pastor Magrey deVega // June 15, 2025 16:58

2d ago16:58

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The Lord’s Prayer reminds us of this critical but often forgotten truth: It’s not about us. We are not the center of the universe, and all we are and do should be centered in the worship and praise of God. Reflection Questions: 1. What word or phrase do you find most meaningful from the Lord’s Prayer? Why? 2. What aspects of the Lord’s Prayer promp…

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A Beautiful Mystery: Why The Trinity Matters 27:05

3d ago27:05

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June 15, 2025; A Beautiful Mystery: Why The Trinity Matters by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 16:12-15; www.FirstMethodist.org

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Good Question! Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (6.15.25) 21:02

4d ago21:02

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Good Question! Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (6.15.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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Sermon June 8, 2025 - Called to Rest, Not Rush 27:16

7d ago27:16

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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Word to the Wise: Watch Your Words 33:59

9d ago33:59

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide Have you ever said something and immediately wished you hadn’t? If that’s you, you’re not alone. James, one of the letters in our New Testament, says, “You can tame a tiger, but you can’t tame a tongue—it’s never been done.” Words are powerful. The way we speak can give life to those around us. But…

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June 8 2025 After You Believe 20:18

9d ago20:18

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What happens after you have accepted Jesus into your heart? Dr Tiffany Kirschner brings her message "After You Believe." Scripture Acts 2:41-47 Support the showBy Dr Tiffany Kirschner

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Beyond the Sermon: When the Wind Changes Everything 19:16

9d ago19:16

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This week, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans and Mat Hotho reflect on the meaning of Pentecost—a celebration of the Holy Spirit’s power to comfort, challenge, and send us into the world with boldness and love. From vibrant symbols of global unity to a moving poem about radical belonging, this conversation invites us to see Pentecost not just as a moment …

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Beyond the Sermon: When the Wind Changes Everything 14:14

9d ago14:14

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This week, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans and Mat Hotho reflect on the meaning of Pentecost—a celebration of the Holy Spirit’s power to comfort, challenge, and send us into the world with boldness and love. From vibrant symbols of global unity to a moving poem about radical belonging, this conversation invites us to see Pentecost not just as a moment …

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Hearts Afire: Part 2 // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // June 8, 2025 19:16

9d ago19:16

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What if the church is more than a destination? On Pentecost, Peter quoted Joel, saying that young people would see visions and older ones would dream dreams. That dream lives on in us as we carry out God’s mission in a changing world, reminding us that the church is a hub, where people find their purpose and mission to make a difference. Find out m…

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God’s Prescription for a Wounded World 26:40

10d ago26:40

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June 8, 2025; God’s Prescription for a Wounded World by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Acts 2:1-21; www.FirstMethodist.org

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The Holy Spirit is the Fuel of the Great Commission- Pastor Dennis Leon (6.8.25) 26:52

11d ago26:52

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The Holy Spirit is the Fuel of the Great Commission- Pastor Dennis Leon (6.8.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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June 1 2025 Dress For Success Part 6 18:14

15d ago18:14

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Pastor Jacquie Leveron delivers the final message of the series "Dress For Success." Scripture Ephesians 6:13-18 Support the showBy Pastor Jacquie Leveron

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Word to the Wise: When Is "Enough" Enough? 26:57

16d ago26:57

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. What is something you can never get enough of? We all have insatiable desires, and no matter how much we have or accumulate, we still want a little more. Not just more material things like money, more shoes, more trips—it’s the deeper longings for things like affirmation, security, and love. What …

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Hearts Afire: Part 1 // Pastor Magrey deVega // June 1, 2025 15:58

16d ago15:58

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What if we all embraced the power to be witnesses? On Ascension Sunday, we hear Jesus’ promise to the disciples: they would receive the Holy Spirit to be His witnesses, near and far. This service invites us to reclaim that evangelical spirit, which has been central to the Wesleyan movement from the start. Reflection Questions: 1. What significant l…

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Beyond the Sermon: Trusting God in Life's Transition 14:10

16d ago14:10

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In this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho kick off our new series Hearts of Fire by exploring how spiritual practices help us stay balanced in seasons of change. From the disciples watching Jesus ascend, to becoming an empty-nester, to parenting in the thick of it—this conversation is all about what keeps us grounded …

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Emmanuel: God is Still with Us 25:41

16d ago25:41

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June 1, 2025; Emmanuel: God is still with us by Rev. Dr. Don Cottrill; Gospel Lesson Luke 24:44-53; www.FirstMethodist.org

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Sermon June 1, 2025 - Table Talk 29:49

16d ago29:49

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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Expansive and Unexpected- Rev. Danielle Garcia (6.1.25) 17:24

18d ago17:24

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Expansive and Unexpected- Rev. Danielle Garcia (6.1.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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Word to the Wise: Navigating Life's Unexpected Turns 30:07

21d ago30:07

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Have you ever experienced a moment when things didn’t work out the way you thought they would? You expected the situation to go one way, but it went in a totally different direction— and you were left wondering, “What just happened?” Maybe it was a job you thought for sure you’d get, but didn’t. O…

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The Good, The Bad, The Healthy: Part 5, Nostalgia // Pastor Magrey deVega // May 25, 2025 15:58

23d ago15:58

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The character Nostalgia does not get much screen time in the film Inside Out 2, but it is a significant and regular aspect of our personality and emotional makeup. The capacity to remember the past with fondness can be a gift. Indeed, the Bible is filled with numerous commands to remember what God has done, and to celebrate the faithfulness of our …

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Beyond the Sermon: Reframing Our Nostalgia 11:24

23d ago11:24

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In this final episode of our series on emotions, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho explore the complex emotion of nostalgia—how it helps us remember, reflect, and grow. They unpack the biblical tension between “remembering” and “listening,” and how both God and humans are called to do both. From seminary basketball games to parenting wisdom passed…

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Sermon May 25, 2025 - Memorial Stones 31:52

24d ago31:52

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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Lydia: Eager to Listen, Ready to Receive 25:04

24d ago25:04

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May 25, 2025; Lydia: Eager to Listen, Ready to Receive by Pattye Hewitt; Scripture Lesson Acts 16:9-15; www.FirstMethodist.org

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Set Free! Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (5.25.25) 29:20

25d ago29:20

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Set Free! Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (5.25.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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Cultivate: Keep Cultivating 31:18

28d ago31:18

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide All year, we’ve explored what it looks like to cultivate a life with God, where the Holy Spirit grows good things in us and around us. You know the yield: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Who doesn’t need more of these blessings in their lives?…

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The Resurgence of Western Christianity 45:52

29d ago45:52

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On today's episode of the Firebrand Podcast David, Scott and Maggie share some updates and discuss a rescent poll that shows the decline of Christianity in the West may be leveling off. In this episode: David F. Watson Scott Kisker Maggie Ulmer

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May 18 2025 Dress For Success Part 4 28:00

30d ago28:00

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Thou, O Lord are a shield about me! Part 4 of the series Dress for Success talks about the shield of faith. Scripture- Ephesians 6:13-16 Support the showBy Pastor Jacquie Leveron

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May 11 2025 Dress For Success Part 3 26:04

30d ago26:04

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Put on your shoes of peace. From Ephesians 6:10-15 Pastor Jacquie Leveron leads us through Part 3 of the series Dress For Success. Support the showBy Pastor Jacquie Leveron

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The Good, The Bad, The Healthy: Part 4, Youth Sunday // Chris Temple // May 18, 2025 21:31

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“Anxiety” is the newest character addition to the Inside Out films and is the one that most resonated with people who viewed it. Throughout the Bible, people exhibited worry, from the Israelites wandering in the wilderness to the disciples who followed Jesus. But even though worry is a natural human emotion, it does not need to define our experienc…

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Beyond the Sermon: Decoding Your Emotions with Dr. Erica Clarke 1:02:36

1M ago1:02:36

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Go behind the scenes of a powerful moment from our recent event with psychologist Dr. Erica Clarke. In her talk "Decoding Your Emotions," she unpacks how understanding our feelings can lead to healthier relationships, stronger self-awareness, and a more grounded life. She reminds us that no emotion is inherently bad — each one has a purpose, and we…

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Sermon May 18, 2025 - Be the Light 32:37

1M ago32:37

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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To Love As Jesus Loved 22:46

1M ago22:46

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May 18, 2025; To Love As Jesus Loved by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 13:31-35; www.FirstMethodist.org

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Repent! Rev. Colleen Hurley-Bates (5.18.25) 28:48

1M ago28:48

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Repent! Rev. Colleen Hurley-Bates (5.18.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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In the Middle of the Mess 25:33

1M ago25:33

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Family can be messy and complicated. In this week’s sermon, we look at the story of Sarai, Abram, and Hagar in Genesis 16. Sarai tries to control God's timing, Abram goes along without resistance, and Hagar finds herself exploited and abandoned. Yet, God shows up, reminding us that God does not ig…

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The Good, The Bad, The Healthy: Part 3, Anger // Pastor Justin LaRosa // May 11, 2025 22:01

1M ago22:01

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What if anger isn’t the issue, but how we channel it? Anger itself isn’t sinful. The key is being angry at the right things and directing it toward positive action, just as Jesus and the Bible show us. Reflection Questions: When you think about a time you felt deeply angry, what was the source of that anger—was it rooted in love and justice, or ego…

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Beyond the Sermon: Owning Your Anger 12:22

1M ago12:22

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What do you do when something makes you angry—not just annoyed, but deep-in-your-body angry? In this week’s episode, Justin and Mat unpack what it means to recognize and work through our anger without letting it consume us. Mat shares a real-life situation that stirred up frustration, anxiety, and powerlessness, and Justin walks through a spiritual…

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Sermon May 11, 2025 - Ignite the Light 31:44

1M ago31:44

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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You Are Not Alone 22:00

1M ago22:00

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May 11, 2025; You Are Not Alone by Rev. Brady Whitton; Text comes from Psalm 23; www.FirstMethodist.org

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When You See A Cloud- Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (5.11.25) 25:35

1M ago25:35

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When You See A Cloud- Rev. Dr. Colleen Hurley-Bates (5.11.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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May 4 2025 Dress For Success Part 2 28:54

1M ago28:54

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The Breastplate of Righteousness. Follow along as Pastor Jacquie Leveron teaches us how to "Dress For Success." Scripture Ephesians 6:10-14 Support the showBy Pastor Jacquie Leveron

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Control Thyself: The For and the From 28:34

1M ago28:34

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. We often think about self-control in terms of being from something—to not say this or not do that. But what about self-control for something? God is calling us into life with Him, yet there are so many pressures and voices calling us away. Cultivating self-control allows us to say yes to God and o…

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Beyond the Sermon: When Jesus Wept 11:52

1M ago11:52

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This week, Pastor Magrey deVega and Mat Hotho open up about their personal experiences growing up with emotions like fear, sadness, and anxiety. From emotional suppression to learning how to feel and express emotions in a healthy way, this episode dives deep into why our feelings matter — and how they can actually help us connect, grow, and heal. P…

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The Good, The Bad, The Healthy: Part 2, Sadness and Fear // Pastor Magrey deVega // May 4, 2025 14:14

1M ago14:14

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What if grief is not something to escape but something to navigate? Grief is the shadow side of love—we only grieve what we have loved. Avoiding grief means avoiding attachment, which is not an option in the human experience. The question isn’t how to minimize grief but how to move through it in a healthy way. Reflection Questions: 1. When are you …

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Sermon May 4, 2025 - Share the Light 32:52

1M ago32:52

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By Marion Methodist Church - Marion, Iowa

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So Much More Than Our Mistakes 22:57

1M ago22:57

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May 4, 2025; So Much More Than Our Mistakes by Rev. Brady Whitton; Gospel Lesson John 20:1-18; www.FirstMethodist.org

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Waiting With Hope, Rev. Nikki Ramage (5.4.25) 19:16

2M ago19:16

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Waiting With Hope, Rev. Nikki Ramage (5.4.25) by SermonsBy Sermons

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Control Thyself: The How and the Why 33:16

2M ago33:16

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Click/tap here to view the Sermon Reflection Guide. Over the past year, we’ve been learning what it means to cultivate lives that bear the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and finally, self-control. Self-control is about mastery over our own desires. It’s the strength to say “yes” when e…

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