Light + Life Podcast Free Methodist Church - USA

Mike Chong Perkinson is our guest for a conversation about how trauma-based brokenness ensnares us and how to get free in Jesus Christ. Mike has written his story of healing down in a book called Radically Living, Quietly Dying, which can be purchased at Amazon or Free Methodist Books.

Bless you as you seek the Lord for your own healing. There is help, hope, and freedom in Jesus. Amen.

The significant contributions of women to the Free Methodist Church cannot be overstated. Join Cathy Robling and Julianne Class from the Marston Memorial Historical Center as well as Arlene Weigand, the first woman to be ordained in her Annual Conference for a rich conversation about women in our history and the powerful role of women in our movement today. Visit the Marston Webpage, or their Facebook group, or their book portal at Asbury Theological Seminary for more information or great reading about women in our history.

Transitions in life can be full of tension, joy, anticipation, and spiritual maturity. Join me Brett Heintzman, with my guest Fraser Venter, the FMCUSA's Strategic Catalyst for Love-Driven Justice, for a conversation about how to navigate transitions in a way to harvest the value, spiritual formation, and maturity that come with those experiences. You can purchase his book here at freemethodistbooks.com, and you can contact Fraser here at the FMCUSA if you'd like to have Fraser speak about this topic.

This intriguing conversation discusses how the lost art of character development is being reawakened through the powerful and blessed ministry of Doug Newton. For nearly 50 years Doug has been teaching on formation in Christlikeness and prayer. You can watch Doug's podcast on his YouTube Channel, Listen in on Spotify, or visit his website for more information.

"But God!" That is the phrase that describes this miraculous story of a rural church that is now serving dozens of families with over 100 students. Needing to build, they began to pray and ask God for a miracle. With the help of FM Financial and the way they facilitated with financial assistance, a miracle was accomplished. You'll be encouraged by this heartwarming story. You can learn more about FM Financial by clicking here. You can learn more about Vine and Branch church by clicking here.

Join Pastor Joel Shue for a story of how years of investment in pryaer for Oneonta NY have manifest in igniting a Spirit-Fueled movement in that town. The lost are being saved and baptized and marginalized people are finding their place at God's table in the Kingdom. You'll be in awe of the power of God through ordinary people in this inspiring episode. You can learn more about the church at their website.