Beyond the Pulpit Podcast | Christ Church United Methodist: Recent Episodes

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Christ Church is just getting started podcasting on topics beyond our weekly sermons. Let us know what topics interest you by emailing communications@ccum.net.

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This week, Amy Roberts guides us through a passage from the eleventh chapter of Mark. To go deeper, and for more resources for the whole family, visit ccum.net/Lent.

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This week, Randy Bloch guides us through a passage from the twelfth chapter of Luke. To go deeper, and for more resources for the whole family, visit ccum.net/Lent.

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This week, Karen Lovett guides us through a passage from the fourth chapter of Philippians. To go deeper, and for more resources for the whole family, visit ccum.net/Lent.

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This week, Janet Hagerty guides us through a passage from the first chapter of John. To go deeper, and for more resources for the whole family, visit ccum.net/Lent.

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This week, Leah Walton guides us through a passage from the twentieth chapter of Exodus. To go deeper, and for more resources for the whole family, visit ccum.net/Lent.

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This week, Rob Dittrich guides us through a passage from the first chapter of Luke. To go deeper, and for more resources for the whole family, visit ccum.net/Lent.

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Experience a guided reflection on a scripture passage via weekly podcast episodes during Lent. Each week, a member of the Christ Church community will use Lectio Divina (literally divine reading) as you listen, reflect and find personal meaning in the scripture.

To go deeper, visit ccum.net/Lent

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A Christ Church United Methodist Bible Study group discuss via Zoom how the Bible is relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic. This podcast features Michael Allen, Leanne Hadley, Tori Brown, Eric Kiser, Kristie Goodwin and Sarah and Brandon Aten. 

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Dan continues walking us through his favorite hymns with Blessed Assurance. This hymn has a unique history and is especially comforting during this time of social distancing.

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Director of Music explore the origins of the hymn Great is Thy Faithfulness and then invites us to sing along.

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Youth Minister Chris Hughes shares some reflections on some poems of his favorite writer, Wendell Berry.

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Pastoral Counselor Jane Myers shares via Facebook LIVE how she is coping with the isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic and offers good advice for us all. 

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In this edition of Hear a Good Word, Jennie Weeks talks about finding joy and ways we can spread joy during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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Dr. Dan Blosser shares the story behind the hymn It Is Well With My Soul, the grief our community is feeling over the loss of Christ Church and Chancel Choir member Scott Brooks, and invites us to find comfort in the singing of one of his beloved hymns. 

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Patty talks about what it's like to be isolated as an extrovert and what she is holding onto during this time, including Hebrews 4:14-16. 

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Rev. Jacob Cogman spends time with us reflecting on the strangeness that is social distancing, but also the joy found in the church going on. He explores some passages from scripture and then prays for our community. 

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Rev. Melissa Head shares with us via Facebook LIVE how she is finding peace during this period of social distancing and isolation. 

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Liz Curtis Higgs is a renowned author, public speaker, a member at Christ Church United Methodist, and now she's taking on another role. She and Cassie Kiser discuss how God is leading her in this next phase of life.  

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Leanne Hadley, Brandon Dirks and Jennie Weeks explore our 2020 theme "Come & See." Come & See is a great invitation we receive from Jesus in John Chapter 1. What are you looking for? Who is Jesus? What difference does it make that you have Christ in your life? Listen as we begin asking and answering these questions.

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In this podcast hosted by Rev. Brandon Dirks, Rev. George Burke explains what it means to become a "Kingdom Man." Rev. Burke and his wife Shirley celebrated 44 years of marriage in August 2019. They were appointed as Co-Pastors to Coke Memorial United Methodist Church on November 16, 2014. They are the first African-American Clergy Couple serving a pastorate together in the Heartland District of the KYUMC. 

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Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley and Director of Outreach Shelah Woodruff explain why Christ Church has a goal of getting 1,000 Prayers for Children and how you can help.  

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Dr. Dan Blosser and John Koch give us a behind the scenes look at the "O Radiant Dawn" Christmas Concert. 

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Dr. Hal Poe, Professor of Faith and Culture at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, leads us through an intriguing discussion of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Best known for "Chronicles of Narnia" and "Mere Christianity," C.S. Lewis had a faith journey full of intellectual and spiritual strength, but also doubts and questions in his relationship with God.

In Part 2, we look at Mr. Lewis's life through adolescence and beyond.

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Dr. Hal Poe, Professor of Faith and Culture at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, leads us through an intriguing discussion of one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. Best known for "Chronicles of Narnia" and Mere Christianity, C. S. Lewis had a faith journey full of intellectual and spiritual strength, but also doubts and questions in his relationship with God. 

In Part 1, we look at the early life of Mr. Lewis.

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Loneliness is something many of us can relate to. If you are a middle school boy, it can be particularly painful. In this episode, several middle school boys talk about their own experiences and offer advise to others.

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Senior Pastor George Strunk is joined by delegates Rev. Tom Grieb, Rev. Jean Hawxhurst and Linda King to discuss the February 2019 Special Session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Special Session will take up the issue of human sexuality. In this third of three episodes, the group will explore potential implications for each plan as currently written and the delegates final thoughts.To learn more about the Special Session and the report from The Commission on a Way Forward, visit www.umc.org/topics/general-conference-2019-special-session.For a list of Kentucky delegates names and contact information, visit www.kyumc.org/newsdetail/general-conference-delegation-contact-information-11582859.

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Senior Pastor George Strunk is joined by delegates Rev. Tom Grieb, Rev. Jean Hawxhurst and Linda King to discuss the February 2019 Special Session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Special Session will take up the issue of human sexuality. In this second of three episodes, you’ll hear more about the proposals that may be presented and how the delegates are preparing.To learn more about the Special Session and the report from The Commission on a Way Forward, visit www.umc.org/topics/general-conference-2019-special-session.For a list of Kentucky delegates names and contact information, visit www.kyumc.org/newsdetail/general-conference-delegation-contact-information-11582859.

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Senior Pastor George Strunk invites you to join United Methodists around the world in fasting and praying as we prepare for the Special Session of the General Conference, February 23-26, 2019.

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Senior Pastor George Strunk is joined by delegates Rev. Tom Grieb, Rev. Jean Hawxhurst and Linda King to discuss the February 2019 Special Session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church. The Special Session will take up the issue of human sexuality. In this first of three episodes, you’ll get to know the delegates and their role in the General Conference.To learn more about the Special Session and the report from The Commission on a Way Forward, visit www.umc.org/topics/general-conference-2019-special-sessionFor a list of Kentucky delegates names and contact information, visit www.kyumc.org/newsdetail/general-conference-delegation-contact-information-11582859

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We are excited to launch a new podcast feed for Christ Church United Methodist in Louisville, KY. Hear about what's coming.