Companions

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Companions is a podcast for those who want to engage Scripture honestly, thoughtfully, and in community. Hosted by Pastors Angelo Sanchez and Becca Detterman, the show offers reflective conversations designed to help listeners walk with the Bible—not rush through it. As we journey through the Bible together, Companions creates space for curiosity, questions, and real-life connections. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, listen deeply, and discover how God’s story continues to shape our lives today. Whether you’re new to reading the Bible or returning with fresh eyes, Companions is an invitation to walk the journey of faith together—one step, one story, one conversation at a time.

  1. Companions Season 3: Episode 2 - It's not a bug, it's a feature....

    14H AGO

    Companions Season 3: Episode 2 - It's not a bug, it's a feature....

    What do we do when Scripture feels confusing, uncomfortable, or even troubling? In this episode of Companions, Pastors Angelo and Becca reflect on the early chapters of Genesis and explore why the Bible’s complexity isn’t a flaw—it’s part of how Scripture forms us. From genealogies and altars to disturbing stories and honest questions, they talk about what we bring with us when we read, why there’s no such thing as a neutral reader, and how God meets us even in the messiness of the text. Along the way, Becca introduces the idea of a hermeneutical self-inventory, offering a helpful tool for reading the Bible with greater awareness, humility, and hope.

    55 min
  2. Companions Season 3: Episode 1 - The Journey Starts Here

    JAN 1

    Companions Season 3: Episode 1 - The Journey Starts Here

    A new year, a new season, and a shared journey begins. In this opening episode of Companions, Pastors Angelo and Becca introduce a refreshed podcast and invite listeners into a year-long practice of reading the Bible together using One Story That Leads to Jesus. With an encouraging and grace-filled tone, they talk about how long-form Scripture reading is different from close study, how to stay grounded when life gets busy, and why perfection isn’t the goal—faithful presence is. Reflecting on Genesis 1–3 and Psalm 1, this conversation sets the foundation for a year of intention, rooting ourselves in God’s story so it can shape us, sustain us, and bear fruit in our lives. Whether you’re brand new to Bible reading or returning with fresh eyes, this episode offers a hopeful beginning and an open invitation to walk the journey together.

    55 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    CHRISTMAS Companions!

    A special BONUS Christmas Episode! Today, we are talking about our favorite sermons and series from this past year, the words and themes that have held it all together, and previewing 2026! Listen now

    52 min

  4. 12/18/2025

    Companions Season 2: Episode 13 - On Unexpected Joy

    What happens when joy shows up where we least expect it—right in the middle of waiting, grief, or uncertainty? In this episode of Companions, Pastors Angelo and Becca reflect on the kind of joy that doesn’t ignore pain but meets us within it. Drawing from scripture, lived experience, and the realities of the Advent season, this conversation explores how joy can surprise us, sustain us, and gently reorient our hearts toward hope. If you’ve ever wondered whether joy is still possible when life feels heavy, this episode is for you. Listen in and join the journey.

    50 min

  5. 12/11/2025

    Companions Season 2: Episode 12 - Advent Peace with Special Guest Rev. Julia Hayes!

    In this week’s episode, Pastors Angelo and Becca sit down with Rev. Julia Hayes to talk Advent peace, John the Baptist’s challenging call to prepare, and how real repentance makes room for joy. We also look ahead to Sunday’s theme of Unexpected Joy and the promise of Jubilee. Tune in and journey with us.

    1h 9m

  6. 12/04/2025

    Companions Season 2: Episode 11 - What even is Advent?

    Pastors Angelo and Becca dive into the heart of Advent—what it is, why it matters, and how this season invites us to slow down, tell the truth about our lives, and make room for Christ with honesty and hope. Join us for a grounded, thoughtful conversation on approaching Advent authentically this year.

    53 min

  7. 11/13/2025

    Companions Season 2: Episode 10 - On Grief and Solitude

    In this episode, Pastors Angelo and Becca reflect on Becca’s recent sermon, Grieving with Hope, exploring what it means to name our pain without losing sight of resurrection. They also turn to Psalm 13 to talk about the role of solitude in grief — not isolation, but the kind of sacred space where we meet God in our sorrow. Together they ask: how can grief become a place where hope takes root?

    55 min

  8. 11/06/2025

    Companions Season 2: Episode 9 -- Grieving with Hope

    In this episode of Companions on the Journey, Pastor Becca sits down with long-time friend and mentor Dan Stokes for an honest and hope-filled conversation about ministry, grief, and the practice of grieving as people shaped by Resurrection hope. Together, they reflect on what it means to walk with others through loss, the ways grief changes us, and how the promise of new life reshapes even our deepest sorrows. Whether you’re a pastor, caregiver, or someone walking your own path of loss, this conversation offers gentle wisdom, grounded faith, and a reminder that resurrection is not just something we believe in—it’s something we live into. Listen in and journey with us as we learn what it means to grieve with hope.

    42 min
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Companions is a podcast for those who want to engage Scripture honestly, thoughtfully, and in community. Hosted by Pastors Angelo Sanchez and Becca Detterman, the show offers reflective conversations designed to help listeners walk with the Bible—not rush through it. As we journey through the Bible together, Companions creates space for curiosity, questions, and real-life connections. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, listen deeply, and discover how God’s story continues to shape our lives today. Whether you’re new to reading the Bible or returning with fresh eyes, Companions is an invitation to walk the journey of faith together—one step, one story, one conversation at a time.

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  • Creator
    Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Wesley Memorial UMC
  • Show Website
    Companions