25 episodes

Church Folx is a podcast where we talk to members of the community of Birmingham and Berkley First UMC about who they are and what God is doing in their lives. Throughout the bible, people are encouraged to bear witness to what they have seen and heard. Continuing in that tradition, this podcast offers a forum for people to get to know one another and be inspired. Our hope is that the stories of these Church Folx will empower you to share your stories to inspire others and be part of beloved community together.

Church Folx Birmingham and Berkley First UMC

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Church Folx is a podcast where we talk to members of the community of Birmingham and Berkley First UMC about who they are and what God is doing in their lives. Throughout the bible, people are encouraged to bear witness to what they have seen and heard. Continuing in that tradition, this podcast offers a forum for people to get to know one another and be inspired. Our hope is that the stories of these Church Folx will empower you to share your stories to inspire others and be part of beloved community together.

    Rachel Alpert

    Rachel Alpert

    Rachel Alpert opens up about coming to grips with your past, holding space for your experiences, doing the work to educate yourself, and walking in faith as part of a church family.

    • 35 min
    Rod Dunlap

    Rod Dunlap

    Rod Dunlap shares about marriage and parenting, standing up against racial discrimination, sharing the love of Jesus, and the value of short-term mission trips.

    • 34 min
    Julie White

    Julie White

    Children’s Ministry Coordinator at Berkley First, Julie White is also the mother of five boys. Listen as she shares about life, faith, family, and staying sane while raising kids.

    • 19 min
    Patrice Wade-Olson (part 2 of 2)

    Patrice Wade-Olson (part 2 of 2)

    Patrice picks up where we left off in last week’s episode, while also sharing about surrounding ourselves with Scripture, growing as a spouse and mother, and running the marathon of life.

    • 28 min
    Patrice Wade-Olson (part 1 of 2)

    Patrice Wade-Olson (part 1 of 2)

    Patrice discusses getting nudged toward mission and being God’s hands and feet wherever you are. As a nurse practitioner working with the LGBTQ+ community, she also talks about love over judgment.

    • 25 min
    Gabriel Ervin

    Gabriel Ervin

    University of Michigan student Gabe Ervin grew up with Birmingham First. In this episode of Church Folx, he shares about the joy of Choir Camp and how God can violate the laws of thermodynamics.

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

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2 Ratings

2 Ratings

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Profound and Engaging

Pastor Zack’s knowledge and communication capture my attention weekly at Berkley First and this podcast brings it home. My mind immediately wants to answer the same questions he asks his guest and challenges me to be better and do good in our community.

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