Pod Strangely Warmed

Horizon Texas Conference UMC and Rev. Daniel Hawkins
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POD Strangely Warmed is a United Methodist Podcast designed to engage in frank, direct and (as often as possible) entertaining conversations about what's going on in and around the United Methodist Connection.

  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    Ep 147: "Walking With Our Neighbors, Walking With Christ" featuring Rev. Billy Lane & Dr. India Stewart

    In Matthew 25, Jesus said, "What you've done to the least of these, you've done to me." What does that mean for our neighborhoods today? Rev. Billy Lane and Dr. India Stewart of the Innercity Community Development Corporation (ICDC) join Rev. Daniel Hawkins to share how their work in sunny South Dallas is helping families put down roots, build stability, and create stronger neighborhoods. Through stories from their work, they explore how homeownership creates opportunity, why communities are strongest when everyone has a voice, and what it looks like to walk alongside neighbors as they shape the future of their own communities. This episode is about seeing Christ in our neighbors and discovering that building stronger communities is not separate from the Gospel. Billy and India describe a ministry that walks with people, helps them find their voice, and creates pathways toward lasting change. It's a conversation about faith, dignity, and what can happen when Christians take seriously the call to love their neighbors. To learn more about Innercity Community Development Corporation:  https://www.icdc.biz/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085055830212 https://www.instagram.com/southdallasfairparkicdc/ Website - htcumc.org Facebook - @HTCUMC Instagram - @HTCUMC TikTok - @horizontxumc YouTube - @htcumc  Spotify - Horizon Texas Conference

    Ep 147: "Walking With Our Neighbors, Walking With Christ" featuring Rev. Billy Lane & Dr. India Stewart

  2. Aug 25 ·  Video

    Ep 146: "Everybody Belongs" A Conversation with Rev. Dr. HiRho Park

    In this episode of POD Strangely Warmed, Rev. Kristin Warthen sits down with Rev. Dr. HiRho Park, Director of Belonging, Inclusion and Cultural Engagement for the Horizon Texas Conference. From serving a local church in Maryland to developing clergy through the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, HiRho reflects on the experiences that prepared her for this new chapter of ministry in the Horizon Texas Conference. Listen in to hear about the difference between diversity, inclusion and belonging, the spiritual practice of listening and the question HiRho returns to again and again: What else might be possible? It is a hopeful conversation about building beloved community and becoming the kind of church God is calling us to be. Horizon Texas article Introducing Dr. Park: https://www.htcumc.org/news/tf2u77875vwrugkdm7wtl7m7k62r0o Website - htcumc.org Facebook - @HTCUMC Instagram - @HTCUMC TikTok - @horizontxumc YouTube - @htcumc  Spotify - Horizon Texas Conference

    Ep 146: "Everybody Belongs" A Conversation with Rev. Dr. HiRho Park

  3. Aug 4 ·  Video

    Ep 145: "Hope in Cambodia: A United Methodist Response to Human Trafficking" with Patrick Booth

    In this episode of POD Strangely Warmed, Patrick Booth shares stories from Cambodia that reveal both the devastating reality of human trafficking and the remarkable resilience of people finding hope after exploitation. Through his work with Global Ministries and the ARK (Advancing Resilient Khmer) program, Patrick helps us understand that healing is not quick or simple, but it is possible when survivors are surrounded by safety, community, and long-term support. This conversation gives listeners a glimpse into the courageous work being done by missionaries, mission partners, and local leaders, and reminds us that the church has a meaningful role to play in standing with those seeking freedom and restoration. Through the work of the General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodists have a trusted way to support specific missionaries and mission projects around the world. The Advance allows churches and individuals to come alongside the people and ministries doing this work, offering support where it is needed most and helping make long-term mission possible. When a church supports a missionary through this connection, it becomes more than a financial gift. It becomes a relationship rooted in prayer, encouragement, and shared commitment to God's mission. If you or your church would like to contribute financially, you can give through the links provided below. Churches that choose to support missionaries through Covenant partnerships are encouraged to consider giving $10 per member per year, a practical way for congregations of every size to participate in global mission. Your generosity helps remind missionaries and mission partners that they are not serving alone, and that the wider church is standing with them in the work of Christ around the world. Donation, email, and bio page: https://gbhem-umc.my.site.com/hemgm/s/campaign/a3fPo000000D4BcIAK/booth-patrick Email Patrick at: pbooth@umcmission.org Covenant form online: https://umcmission.org/resources/covenant-partner-relationship-form Project ARK webpage: https://arkcambodia.com/outreach/   Website - htcumc.org Facebook - @HTCUMC Instagram - @HTCUMC TikTok - @horizontxumc YouTube - @htcumc  Spotify - Horizon Texas Conference

    Ep 145: "Hope in Cambodia: A United Methodist Response to Human Trafficking" with Patrick Booth

  4. Jul 28 ·  Video

    Ep 144: "Living Into New Appointments" with Rev. Daniel Hawkins, Rev. Ruben Saenz III and Rev. Allie Johnson

    Pastoral moves are part of the rhythm of United Methodist life, but every transition carries real stories, real relationships, and real opportunities for grace. In this episode of POD Strangely Warmed, Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Rev. Allie Johnson and Rev. Ruben Saenz III for a lighthearted and meaningful conversation about starting fresh, saying goodbye well, and discovering where God is already at work in a new appointment. As Rev. Allie Johnson begins serving at Ovilla UMC and Rev. Ruben Saenz III begins serving at Custer Road UMC, they reflect on the practical, emotional, and spiritual parts of moving into a new ministry setting. Along the way, Rev. Daniel Hawkins shares from his own transition to Trietsch Memorial UMC, creating space for honest encouragement for pastors, churches receiving new pastors, and congregations preparing for future seasons of change. Website - htcumc.org Facebook - @HTCUMC Instagram - @HTCUMC TikTok - @horizontxumc YouTube - @htcumc  Spotify - Horizon Texas Conference

    Ep 144: "Living Into New Appointments" with Rev. Daniel Hawkins, Rev. Ruben Saenz III and Rev. Allie Johnson

  5. Jun 30 ·  Video

    Ep 143: "Leading the Church with Bold Love" with Bishop Connie Shelton and Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr.

    This week on POD Strangely Warmed, Rev. Daniel Hawkins is joined by Bishop Connie Shelton of the North Carolina Conference and Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. After hearing Bishop Shelton preach at our opening worship of snnual conference 2026, we wanted to spend more time with her, listening to her story, her perspective, and the way she leads with clarity, humility, and trust in the Holy Spirit.   Together, they reflect on calling, communication, and what it means to love boldly in real communities. From the formation of leaders to the small, relational moments where ministry takes shape, this conversation offers a grounded and hopeful reminder that God is already at work and our invitation is simply to join in.

  6. Jun 23 ·  Video

    Ep 142 "How Churches Grow Again: New Ministry Ideas for a Changing World" with Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean

    While at Annual Conference, Rev. Daniel Hawkins sat down with keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean to continue a conversation many churches are already having: what does church growth look like in a time when old assumptions no longer hold? Drawing on the image of shipwreck and the hope of finding a different boat, they reflect on the future of the church, congregational renewal, and the kind of ministry innovation that is beginning to take shape in local communities.  As the conversation unfolds, Kenda and Daniel explore faithful experimentation, young adult spirituality, faith formation, and the shift from a destination church to a more embedded way of being the church in everyday life. Rather than chasing one big strategy, this episode wonders whether the path forward may be found in smaller acts of courage, deeper attention to culture, and a renewed openness to where God is already at work. https://www.princetonseminary.edu/ https://www.ministryincubators.com/ https://ministryarchitects.com/ https://www.churchleadership.com/

    Ep 142 "How Churches Grow Again: New Ministry Ideas for a Changing World" with Rev. Dr. Kenda Creasy Dean

  7. Jun 18 ·  Video

    Ep 141: Faith in Action in Honduras with Rev. Daniel Contreras

    This week POD Strangely Warmed explores how United Methodists are living out mission through education, health care, clean water, women's leadership and deep community care. Daniel Contreras, Mission Program Director for Honduras, joins Rev. Daniel Hawkins and Rev. Kristin Warthen to share how the Honduras Mission Initiative is helping children imagine a different future, supporting a migrant clinic that serves thousands each year and reminding the church that discipleship is more than attendance. It is faith lived boldly for the transformation of the world. From the John Wesley School to a clinic near the Nicaragua border, this conversation highlights the power of partnership, the hope found in local churches and what the Horizon Texas Conference can learn from Honduran siblings who trust God, serve their neighbors and keep showing up where the need is great. To get involved in Honduras get in touch with Milton Ilovares https://www.facebook.com/umvimhonduras/ umvimhondurascoordinator@gmail.com Website - htcumc.org Facebook - @HTCUMC Instagram - @HTCUMC TikTok - @horizontxumc YouTube - @htcumc  Spotify - Horizon Texas Conference

    Ep 141: Faith in Action in Honduras with Rev. Daniel Contreras

  8. Jun 9

    Ep 140: "Love Boldly: Voices from Annual Conference 2026"

    This week POD Strangely Warmed brings you into the conversations happening at Annual Conference 2026 as we talk with clergy and laity from around the Horizon Texas Conference. You'll hear thoughtful reflections on what it looks like to love boldly in real ministry, real community, and real life, along with the shared sense of hope that emerges when the church gathers to worship, connect, and listen for where God is at work. This episode isn't about recapping every vote or agenda item. It's about the people who shape Annual Conference through their presence, their stories, and their faithfulness. Whether you were in the room or didn't make it this year, these conversations offer a window into how bold love is being practiced, named, and lived out across our conference. Along the way, we also spend time with a few voices from the wider connectional ministry of The United Methodist Church, offering perspective on how this work extends beyond a single annual conference. You'll hear reflections that help trace where bold love is being seen across the Horizon Texas Conference and how that shared vision continues to guide the church forward. https://www.realizegrace.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@realizegrace https://www.cultiv8community.org/ https://www.gbhem.org/ https://umcmission.org/   Website - htcumc.org Facebook - @HTCUMC Instagram - @HTCUMC TikTok - @horizontxumc YouTube - @htcumc  Spotify - Horizon Texas Conference

    Ep 140: "Love Boldly: Voices from Annual Conference 2026"
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POD Strangely Warmed is a United Methodist Podcast designed to engage in frank, direct and (as often as possible) entertaining conversations about what's going on in and around the United Methodist Connection.

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  • Creator
    Horizon Texas Conference UMC and Rev. Daniel Hawkins
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    149
  • Rating
    Clean
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