On Call

Adam Benson

This is a podcast dedicated to interviewing folks on the nature of calling and vocation. Revs. Adam Benson and Amie Stewart, ministers in the United Methodist Church, interview ministers, writers, authors, seminary professors, and people from a variety of disciplines, within and outside of the "Church umbrella," to help us ask and discern, "what's calling you now?" On Call is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://adambensonblogpodcastetc.com/

  1. Sep 1

    On Call with Bishop Ken Carter

    In this episode of “On Call,” Adam and Amie interview Bishop Ken Carter, who is the Bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. He previously served as Bishop of the Florida Conference and as President of the UMC Council of Bishops. He is the author or co-author of 30 books, […] On Call is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://adambensonblogpodcastetc.com/

  2. Jul 1

    On Call with Rev. Dr. Lester Ruth

    In this episode, Adam interviews Lester Ruth, professor of worship at Duke Divinity School. In addition to being an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, Dr. Ruth is a historian of Christian worship with particular interests in the early church and the last 250 years, especially the history of contemporary praise and worship. He […] On Call is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://adambensonblogpodcastetc.com/

  3. Feb 2

    On Call with Rev. Dr. Alma Tinoco Ruiz: Standing with Immigrants

    In this episode, Adam interviews Rev. Dr. Alma Tinoco Ruiz. Alma is a practical theologian whose work centers on the intersection of homiletics, pastoral care, and evangelism. Influenced by Saint Romero’s preaching, Professor Tinoco Ruiz is exploring how preachers can effectively address the trauma experienced by marginalized and oppressed communities, particularly the community of undocumented immigrants […] On Call is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://adambensonblogpodcastetc.com/

  4. 10/23/2025

    On Call with Roland Fernandes

    In this episode, Adam and Amie interview Roland Fernandes, who became the General Secretary (chief executive) of Global Ministries and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Roland help found UMCOR Armenia Foundation that flourishes today in service to a very vulnerable population, and was also a founding trustee of “Prayatna” (meaning “Endeavor”), a society […] On Call is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://adambensonblogpodcastetc.com/

  5. 06/28/2025

    On Call with Jack Jezreel

    Jack Jezreel is the original author and founder of JustFaith Ministries and was the first Executive Director of the organization. Prior to that, he spent five years in a Catholic Worker community working with men and women who were homeless and, after that, divided his time between faith-based justice education and organic agriculture. He is […] On Call is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://adambensonblogpodcastetc.com/

  6. 06/06/2025

    On Call with Elaine Heath

    Rev. Dr. Elaine Heath has served as an a pastor, a seminary professor, author, a dean, and recently an abbess of a new monastic community, called “Spring Forest Farm and Church.” On Call is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://adambensonblogpodcastetc.com/

  7. 05/28/2025

    On Call with Cari Willis

    Rev. Dr. Cari Willis is a prison chaplain for inmates on death row in the states of NC, TX, OK, AL & IN. She received her Masters of Divinity from Duke Divinity School before completing her Doctorate of Ministry at Campbell University. She is the founder of Go Love Ministries. On Call is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://adambensonblogpodcastetc.com/

  8. 05/16/2025

    On Call with Clay Cooke

    Clay Cooke is a co-founder of the School of Love, a non-profit Christian organization that is based out of Winston-Salem, NC. Their non-profit is dedicated to living into a rule of life traditionally modeled by monastic communities, adopting social justice reform and actions historically and contemporarily modeled by the Black Church in America, and living […] On Call is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://adambensonblogpodcastetc.com/

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About

This is a podcast dedicated to interviewing folks on the nature of calling and vocation. Revs. Adam Benson and Amie Stewart, ministers in the United Methodist Church, interview ministers, writers, authors, seminary professors, and people from a variety of disciplines, within and outside of the "Church umbrella," to help us ask and discern, "what's calling you now?" On Call is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://adambensonblogpodcastetc.com/

Information

  • Creator
    Adam Benson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Adam Benson
  • Show Website
    On Call

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