Sunrise Road Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sunrise Road Podcast
Welcome to Sunrise Road! This podcast and community aim to inspire and uplift through conversations with special guests who weave hope into the fabric of our shared lives. Hosts Melodie Jones Pointon and Thomas Dummermuth invite you to join them on this journey toward hope and connection. Whether you're seeking inspiration or want to be a part of a supportive and uplifting community, you're in the right place on Sunrise Road.
In this enlightening episode of the Sunrise Road Podcast, hosts Melodie Jones Pointon and Thomas Dummermuth engage in a profound conversation with author and pastor Bruce Reyes-Chow. They explore the themes of his latest book, "Everything Good About God is True." Dive deep into discussions about faith, doubt, and the evolving nature of church leadership in modern times. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking a fresh, inclusive perspective on Christianity and its practical implications in today's world. Join us as we navigate the intersection of faith, culture, and justice with one of the most thought-provoking voices in contemporary Christian thought.
Pastors Thomas Dummermuth and Melodie Jones Pointon offer reflections on the amazing guests they’ve hosted on the second season of the Sunrise Road Podcast. What do they think about evangelism and mission now?
Sharon is a third generation Presbyterian mission co-worker, and reflects on what has changed since her grandparents were missionaries in Egypt. From sharing the gospel to walking alongside in partnership, we have lots to learn from our siblings in Christ all around the world. Speaking from a shared love for the people of South Sudan and Ethiopia, Sharon’s experience and approach to mission leave us asking what can we learn from our own community?
Several years ago, Dr. Stan Skreslet came to Lincoln and shared with Eastridge a history of Islam and it’s relationship to Christianity. Today, we ‘ve asked Dr. Skreslet to share with us about the history of mission. What have we learned from our past experiences that we can carry into the future? And - what needs to be done here and now to get there?
Is there a difference between evangelism and mission? Our working definition of evangelism in 2023 is sharing what God is doing in our lives through our local worshipping community. What will be our working definition of mission? Join our conversation with Rev. Barbara Stankowski, a Swiss pastor living in an urban poor community in the Philippines, as she reflects on five years of finding God in the unexpected.
The conversation continues with Rev. Eduardo Bousson. Yup, the podcast recording ended, and we just kept talking. So we’re sharing the Afterthoughts with you! Eduardo, Thomas, and Melodie talk more about what it means to share faith on a college campus, in a faith community, and with your family.
What does evangelism look like on a college campus in 2023? In this episode, we turn to Rev. Liz Kocher (ELCA), pastor at the UNL Lutheran Campus Center, and Rev. Eduardo Bousson (UMC), pastor at Nebraska Wesleyan University. In sharing their experiences with their communities, we learn some innovative and intriguing ways to live our faith in word and deed.
What to do when your church is way up on a hill and in the midst of a neighborhood that is rapidly becoming more multi-ethnic, multi-religious, and economically diverse? You have to come down from that hill.
In this episode, Rev. Dr. Christian Walti, pastor of Friedenskirche in Bern, Switzerland, shares his passion for instigating neighborliness within urban anonymity and finding new ways of showing up as a church, and what any of this has to do with a restaurant where no purchase is necessary.
Church growth in the second half of the 20th century was defined by Evangelism - sharing the gospel in our communities - and Mission - sharing the gospel abroad. Much of this evangelism and mission happened on the front porch as neighborhoods and communities grew in the post-war boom. This season, we host a variety of conversations with guests from around the world and wonder together - with the world at our doorstep, what does evangelism and mission look like in 2023? This first season kicks off with Rev. Dr. Matt Mardis-Lecroy, Senior Pastor at College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton, PA.
Pastors Thomas Dummermuth and Melodie Jones Pointon offer reflections on the inaugural seasons of the podcast - including reflections on their conversations with their first season of guests, what it was like hosting a podcast, and what didn’t get said that they would now like to say.
Robert Magoola grew up in southern Uganda, and has received formal education in universities around the world. He brings a unique perspective to the experience and power of hope. In this episode, he shares some of personal experiences and his doctoral dissertation - about the hope we carry and the hope of the resurrection.
As a young person, Ben MacConnell was shown what it meant to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God” by a Presbyterian pastor in Louisville, Kentucky. Reflecting back on his experiences working to build networks of faith communities to address issues of injustice in their community, he identifies the source of his work to be his faith. Faith in God and our connections to each other give him hope that drives him (and us) to action.
Join Melodie and Thomas as they sit down with Judy Hart, a founding member of The Angels Theatre Company, and Timothy Scholl, the Executive Artistic Director. In this thought-provoking podcast episode, they delve into the topic of finding hope through storytelling. Through their discussion, they highlight how the stories we tell can shape our emotions and physical well-being.
Judy and Tim share their experiences and perspectives on the art of storytelling, with Tim drawing on his recent editorial in the local paper. Meanwhile, Judy shares her journey of finding ways to share stories with friends and on stage. Together, they shed light on the importance of community, listening, and how a story can change us.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of storytelling and its role in shaping our lives. Don't miss the opportunity to gain insights and inspiration from two seasoned professionals in the field. Remember to subscribe to the Sunrise Road podcast to stay updated on this and many more engaging conversations.
Unlock the power of hope and learn how to apply it to your own life with Mary Pipher on the Sunrise Road Podcast! In this inspiring episode, Pipher shares her wisdom as a licensed therapist and reflections on her own life to explain how hope affects our physical bodies and how we can practice hope in our daily lives. Discover how to connect with others, with nature, and spiritually, and gain insight into how hope is practiced in cultures and traditions around the world. Don't miss this enlightening episode of the Sunrise Road Podcast and start experiencing the power of hope today!
Pastor and author MaryAnn McKibben Dana shares with Pastors Melodie and Thomas about her most recent book’s exploration of hope. Using her book, Hope: A User’s Manual, to guide the discussion, MaryAnn shares how she wrestles with a definition of hope from a faith perspective. Beginning with what hope IS NOT, the three pastors together explore what hope IS and what hope DOES!
Welcome to the first episode of Sunrise Road, the podcast that brings you uplifting and inspiring conversations with guests who weave hope into the fabric of our shared lives. In this episode, hosts Melodie Jones Pointon and Thomas Dummermuth introduce themselves and share their vision for the show. Join us as we connect and inspire listeners, creating a welcoming and supportive community. Thank you to Vince Ruhl, our producer, for his hard work in bringing Sunrise Road to life. We are so glad you are joining us on this journey and can't wait to share more hopeful stories with you.