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A place for the leadership of First UMC Lexington to learn more about what is going on and to be equipped for the work of the church.

  1. The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Envy)

    04/14/2025

    The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Envy)

    This week's prayer of examen focuses on the vice of envy. New to the prayer of examen? If you are unfamiliar with prayers of examen, First UMC staff member, Sarah McGinnis, has a video that will walk you through the structure and intention behind this prayer practice. Watch it here. If you want to receive these podcast episodes or a written guide of the prayers in your email, please sign up for our daily devotion email.

    9 min
  2. The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Pride)

    04/07/2025

    The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Pride)

    This week our prayer of examen focuses on the vice of pride. New to the prayer of examen? If you are unfamiliar with prayers of examen, First UMC staff member, Sarah McGinnis, has a video that will walk you through the structure and intention behind this prayer practice. Watch it here. If you want to receive these podcast episodes or a written guide of the prayers in your email, please sign up for our daily devotion email.

    10 min
  3. The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Gluttony)

    03/31/2025

    The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Gluttony)

    This week's prayer of examen focuses on the vice of gluttony. New to the prayer of examen? If you are unfamiliar with prayers of examen, First UMC staff member, Sarah McGinnis, has a video that will walk you through the structure and intention behind this prayer practice. Watch it here. If you want to receive these podcast episodes or a written guide of the prayers in your email, please sign up for our daily devotion email.

    10 min
  4. The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Greed/Avarice)

    03/24/2025

    The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Greed/Avarice)

    This week's prayer of examen focuses on the vice of greed. New to the prayer of examen? If you are unfamiliar with prayers of examen, First UMC staff member, Sarah McGinnis, has a video that will walk you through the structure and intention behind this prayer practice. Watch it here. If you want to receive these podcast episodes or a written guide of the prayers in your email, please sign up for our daily devotion email.

    10 min
  5. The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Wrath/Anger)

    03/17/2025

    The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Wrath/Anger)

    This week's prayer of examen focusing on the vice of wrath or anger.  New to the prayer of examen? If you are unfamiliar with prayers of examen, First UMC staff member, Sarah McGinnis, has a video that will walk you through the structure and intention behind this prayer practice. Watch it here. If you want to receive these podcast episodes or a written guide of the prayers in your email, please sign up for our daily devotion email.

    10 min
  6. The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Sloth)

    03/10/2025

    The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen (Sloth)

    This week's prayer of examen focuses on the vice of sloth or acedia--the refusal to respond to opportunities for service, growth, and sacrifice offered by God.  New to the prayer of examen? If you are unfamiliar with prayers of examen, First UMC staff member, Sarah McGinnis, has a video that will walk you through the structure and intention behind this prayer practice. Watch it here. If you want to receive these podcast episodes or a written guide of the prayers in your email, please sign up for our daily devotion email.

    9 min
  7. The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen

    03/05/2025

    The Better Way: Practicing the Prayer of Examen

    New to the Prayer of Examen? If you're unfamiliar with the Prayer of Examen, First UMC staff member Sarah McGinnis has created a video to guide you through its structure and purpose. Alongside this video, we'll be releasing weekly guided Examen prayers tailored to our Lenten series on the First UMC Leadership Podcast. Want to receive these podcast episodes or a written guide of the prayers in your inbox? Sign up for our daily devotion email to stay connected. Visit our website to learn more about The Better Way Lenten Series.

    9 min
  8. (Advent) How to Wait: Doing

    12/18/2024

    (Advent) How to Wait: Doing

    Join First UMC pastors, Carol Cooper and Todd Nelson as they offer reflections for the season of Advent. On this final episode, Todd and Carol, talk about the art of active waiting.

    25 min
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A place for the leadership of First UMC Lexington to learn more about what is going on and to be equipped for the work of the church.

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  • Creator
    First UMC Lexington
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 - FUMC Lexington, KY
  • Show Website
    First UMC Leadership