Empathy For All, No Exceptions | Practicing Empathy Week 1 The Vine UMC podcast

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What are you building on? | Sermon on the Mount Week 3 7:16

3 days ago7:16

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The Sermon on the Mount is more than a collection of wise sayings—it is a revolutionary invitation to live in alignment with the kingdom of God. Over six weeks, we’ll explore how Jesus redefines righteousness—not as external performance but as a transformation that begins deep within. From our attitudes to our motivations, our relationships to our foundations, Jesus calls us to build lives that reflect God’s heart. This series challenges us to move beyond surface faith and let Christ shape us from the inside out. Join a small group and connect: https://thevineumc.church…

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Check the Mirror First | Sermon on the Mount 10:28

10 days ago10:28

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The Sermon on the Mount is more than a collection of wise sayings—it is a revolutionary invitation to live in alignment with the kingdom of God. Over six weeks, we’ll explore how Jesus redefines righteousness—not as external performance but as a transformation that begins deep within. From our attitudes to our motivations, our relationships to our foundations, Jesus calls us to build lives that reflect God’s heart. This series challenges us to move beyond surface faith and let Christ shape us from the inside out. Join a small group and connect: https://thevineumc.church #church #Jesus #worship #faith #SermonOnTheMount #church #faith #Applause…

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Whose Applause Are You After? | Sermon on the Mount Week 1 9:01

17 days ago9:01

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The Sermon on the Mount is more than a collection of wise sayings—it is a revolutionary invitation to live in alignment with the kingdom of God. Over six weeks, we’ll explore how Jesus redefines righteousness—not as external performance but as a transformation that begins deep within. From our attitudes to our motivations, our relationships to our foundations, Jesus calls us to build lives that reflect God’s heart. This series challenges us to move beyond surface faith and let Christ shape us from the inside out. Join a small group and connect: https://thevineumc.church…

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Empathy as Sacred Connection | Practicing Empathy Week 4 8:17

24 days ago8:17

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Empathy reminds us of our shared humanity and divine origin. We are all made in the image of God. When we practice empathy, we honor that image in ourselves and in others. This final week, we’ll reflect on how empathy deepens our relationships and connects us in the sacred web of God’s creation. Join a small group: https://thevineumc.church…

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Empathy as Resistance | Practicing Empathy Week 3 12:39

4 weeks ago12:39

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Empathy is resistance against a culture of indifference, division, and dehumanization. When we choose to understand rather than ignore, and connect rather than condemn, we become part of God’s work of justice. This week, we’ll talk about how empathy can be a powerful tool in confronting the forces of evil and injustice in this world. Join a small group: https://thevineumc.church…

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The Way of Jesus | Practicing Empathy Week 2 10:46

5 weeks ago10:46

10:46

Throughout his ministry, Jesus consistently responded to others with empathy. He wept with the grieving, nurtured the outcast back into society, and touched the untouchable. Empathy wasn’t optional; it was a defining mark of his ministry. This week, we’ll reflect on how practicing empathy is essential for those who want to walk in the way of Jesus. Join a Small Group: https://www.thevineumc.church/…

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Empathy for All, No Exceptions | Practicing Empathy Week 1 15:19

6 weeks ago15:19

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Jesus teaches us that everyone regardless of background, belief, or behavior is worthy of compassion. This week, we’ll explore the radical inclusivity of empathy and how following Jesus means opening our hearts to those we’re often tempted to ignore or judge. Join a small group: http://thevineumc.church/…

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Dismantling Racism and Discrimination | Discipleship Reclaimed Week 6 13:34

7 weeks ago13:34

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://thevineumc.church…

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Spiritual Leadership | Discipleship Reclaimed Week 5 11:02

8 weeks ago11:02

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://thevineumc.church…

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Culture of Call | Reclaiming Discipleship Week 4 15:32

9 weeks ago15:32

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://thevineumc.church…

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Professions of Faith | Discipleship Reclaimed 11:45

10 weeks ago11:45

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://thevineumc.church…

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Mental Health and Well Being | Discipleship Reclaimed Week 2 9:36

11 weeks ago9:36

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://thevineumc.church…

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Bishop David Graves | Discipleship Reclaimed Week 1 15:25

12 weeks ago15:25

15:25

Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://thevineumc.church Watch the full podcast discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92KM0bumfuw…

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What is Discipleship? | Discipleship Reclaimed 32:03

12 weeks ago32:03

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Discipleship is not a program but a way of living that offers the world another way. As disciples of Jesus, our lives become oriented to relationships, sacrifice, and transformation. Focusing on these disciplines will deepen our faithfulness and foster our spiritual maturity as disciples of Jesus. Looking for a small group? Join a branch: http://thevineumc.church Watch the full podcast discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92KM0bumfuw…

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Alive in Jesus | Easter 8:20

13 weeks ago8:20

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Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, an event that lies at the very heart of Christian faith, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the victory of life over death. Easter invites us to embrace the promise of new beginnings and the assurance that love conquers all. Join us in a journey of reflection and celebration, as we delve into the significance of Easter and its message of resurrection and redemption for all. Join a small group: http://thevineumc.church…

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Good Friday | Breaking Chains 15:05

14 weeks ago15:05

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Today is Good Friday, the day when we pause in the shadow of the cross. Most of us would rather be anywhere but here, staring death in the face. We would rather ignore our feelings of fear and sadness, of shame and guilt. Yet on this day, we are called to name the ways that we ourselves have betrayed and crucified Jesus. We are called to bear witness to his suffering and death. For we know that in and through Jesus Christ, we find forgiveness and healing. So let us worship this day as those who know that beyond the shadow of the cross we will find hope and new life. Join a small group branch: https://thevineumc.church #goodfriday #worship #Jesus #church…

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Choosing the Cross | Breaking Chains Week 6 7:15

14 weeks ago7:15

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offered through Jesus. Join a small group branch: http://thevineumc.church Art "The Weight of Segregation" by Ruben Torres http://RubenTorresArt.com…

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Defined by Grace, Not Shame | Breaking Chains Week 5 6:56

15 weeks ago6:56

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offered through Jesus. Join a small group branch: http://thevineumc.church Art "The Weight of Segregation" by Ruben Torres http://RubenTorresArt.com…

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Persevering for the Promise | Breaking Chains Week 4 6:27

16 weeks ago6:27

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offered through Jesus. Join a small group branch: http://thevineumc.church Art "The Weight of Segregation" by Ruben Torres http://RubenTorresArt.com…

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Tearing Down False Idols | Breaking Chains Week 3 13:17

17 weeks ago13:17

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offered through Jesus. Join a small group branch: http://thevineumc.church…

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Stepping into the Light | Breaking Chains Week 2 8:02

18 weeks ago8:02

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offered through Jesus. Join a small group branch: http://thevineumc.church…

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Freedom for Life to the Fullest | Breaking Chains Week 1 11:10

19 weeks ago11:10

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Life often feels like a series of patterns—some healthy, some harmful. During this Lenten season, we take a deep dive into the things that bind us, hold us back, and keep us from experiencing the fullness of life in Jesus. As we walk toward the cross, we’ll uncover the chains that sin creates and embrace the freedom, healing, and abundant life offered through Jesus. Join a small group branch: http://thevineumc.church…

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Ash Wednesday 17:16

20 weeks ago17:16

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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance observed by Christians as a time of preparation for Easter. Beginning with the imposition of ashes on the foreheads, that symbolizes our own mortality and repentance before God. The practice is a powerful, tangible reminder of the need for humility, reflection, and the turning away from sin toward God as we contemplate the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Ash Wednesday invites us into a season of deeper spiritual engagement and renewal. We know that traditional church isn't working for many people, maybe because it isn't exactly what Jesus had in mind when he called his followers to "make disciples." Join us as we experiment with what it looks like to follow Jesus here and now in today's world. http://thevineumc.church…

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"Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen." | Songs of Freedom Week 3 15:50

20 weeks ago15:50

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Welcome to our series: "Songs of Freedom: African American Spirituals as the Heartbeat of Faith." Spirituals offer hope, resilience, and deep trust in God through the hardest of times. Songs that gave voice to faith, struggle, and liberation. These melodies remind us that even in darkness, God’s light shines through. It is our prayer that you will find inspiration from the stories behind these spirituals. Join a small group branch: https://thevineumc.church…

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"Wade In The Water" | Songs of Freedom Week 2 13:43

21 weeks ago13:43

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Welcome to our series: "Songs of Freedom: African American Spirituals as the Heartbeat of Faith." Spirituals offer hope, resilience, and deep trust in God through the hardest of times. Songs that gave voice to faith, struggle, and liberation. These melodies remind us that even in darkness, God’s light shines through. It is our prayer that you will find inspiration from the stories behind these spirituals. Join a small group branch: https://thevineumc.church…

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"Swing Low Sweet Chariot" | Songs of Freedom Week 1 14:18

22 weeks ago14:18

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Welcome to our series: "Songs of Freedom: African American Spirituals as the Heartbeat of Faith." Spirituals offer hope, resilience, and deep trust in God through the hardest of times. Songs that gave voice to faith, struggle, and liberation. These melodies remind us that even in darkness, God’s light shines through. It is our prayer that you will find inspiration from the stories behind these spirituals. Join a small group branch: https://thevineumc.church…

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Healing Forward | "We're Sorry" - The Church Week 5 11:54

23 weeks ago11:54

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The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church Jesus calls us to be—a place of justice, love, and grace. This series will address church accountability, confront bigotry, Christian nationalism, and toxic theology, creating space for repentance and renewal. If you are looking for a small group, join a small group branch today! http://thevineumc.church…

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Bigotry | "We're Sorry" - The Church Week 4 12:00

24 weeks ago12:00

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The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church Jesus calls us to be—a place of justice, love, and grace. This series will address church accountability, confront bigotry, Christian nationalism, and toxic theology, creating space for repentance and renewal. If you are looking for a small group, join a small group branch today! http://thevineumc.church…

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Christian Nationalism | "We're sorry." - The Church Week 3 10:38

25 weeks ago10:38

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The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church Jesus calls us to be—a place of justice, love, and grace. This series will address church accountability, confront bigotry, Christian nationalism, and toxic theology, creating space for repentance and renewal. If you are looking for a small group, join a small group branch today! http://thevineumc.church…

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Harmful Theology | "We're Sorry" - The Church Week 2 8:44

26 weeks ago8:44

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The church has, at times, been a source of pain rather than healing for many. “We’re Sorry” is a series of repentance, truth-telling, and a commitment to change. Each week, we will confront areas where the church has caused harm and seek the transformative power of God’s love to heal these wounds. Together, we will explore how to become the church Jesus calls us to be—a place of justice, love, and grace. This series will address church accountability, confront bigotry, Christian nationalism, and toxic theology, creating space for repentance and renewal. If you are looking for a small group, join a small group branch today! http://thevineumc.church…

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