Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church

Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church
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The podcast feed for the Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church.

  1. 1d ago

    The Art of Bearing Burdens: Real Fellowship and Caring

    What does it mean to truly bear one another's burdens. Not just a check in, but really show up? In this episode, Brian Myers and Jenn Stiles Williams welcome Margaret Myers, Adult Ministries Coordinator at Trinity United Methodist Church in Gainesville, to explore what biblical fellowship actually looks like in practice. From affinity groups that create instant belonging, to a Sunday school class that wrapped years of faithful care around a member in crisis, this conversation moves from theology to the tender, practical work of soul care and reminds us that sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer is simply our presence. Show Notes: 1:21 — Margaret's introduction and role at Trinity UMC 4:23 — Biblical fellowship vs. casual friendliness 9:54 — Affinity groups and the belong-believe-become pattern 18:03 — Sunday school class as a model of sustained care 33:30 — Celebrating life's joys together as a church family Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.

  2. 3d ago

    Tangible Grace: Understanding Baptism and Holy Communion

    What if the most ordinary things like water, bread, a shared table are quietly shaping your faith every day? In this episode, Brian and Jen welcome Rev. Madeline Luzinski, a United Methodist deacon, for a conversation about the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion. Together they explore how these tangible signs of God's grace initiate us into community, nourish us through remembrance and hope, and invite us into sacramental living far beyond Sunday morning. Show Notes 2:18 — Defining a sacrament 6:22 — Embodied signs in a digital age 13:48 — Remembrance, communion, and hope at the table 22:36 — Baptism as communal commitment Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.

  3. Jul 28

    Doing Life Together: The Transformative Power of Small Groups

    In a culture marked by loneliness and curated self-presentation, small groups offer a countercultural path to genuine formation. Brian Myers and Jen Stiles Williams are joined by Rev. Christy Holden, pastor of the Channel UMC, a digital new church start. In this episode, they explore why deep community is essential to the Wesleyan life. Drawing on Wesley's class meetings and bands, they unpack the difference between information and formation, why vulnerability is actually easier online than we think, and how to find or start a group that does the real work of sanctification. Show Notes 0:11 — Introduction and welcome 2:29 — What makes small groups formative 6:07 — Vulnerability in digital community 17:01 — The epidemic of loneliness and the atrophied muscle of authenticity 26:24 — Finding or starting a group 30:59 — Wesley's questions and available resources Resources Awakened to Grace — Group conversation guides, scripture resources, and more at awakenedtograce.org The Channel UMC — An innovative digital congregation open to all, including those exploring faith in new contexts thechannelumc.org Amplify Media — Video studies and curriculum for small groups, including content from Bishop Tom Berlin amplifymedia.com Wesley's 21 Questions — A classic accountability tool for small groups and bands https://www.umc.org/en/content/john-wesleys-22-questions-of-self-examination Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.

  4. Jul 24

    Beyond Sunday Morning: Cultivating a Life of Worship

    Worship is more than songs on Sunday, it's a whole-life response to the greatness and goodness of God. In this episode, Brian Myers and Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams welcome Sofia Friedley Fernandez, worship ethics specialist with the Institute for Modern Worship, to explore what true worship really is. Drawing from Romans 12:1, the theology of liturgy, and Sophia's own pioneering work in contemporary worship ethics, the conversation unpacks the difference between presence and performance, why we shouldn't show up to church empty, and how the patterns we rehearse on Sunday are forming us the other six days of the week. Show Notes 1:25 — Sophia's three roles: worship, youth, and worship ethics 6:11 — Defining true worship: presence, response, and open hands 13:44 — Performance vs. authenticity in corporate worship 19:00 — The ethics of emotional manipulation in worship spaces 26:57 — Daily liturgy: how habits become character 32:00 — Worship tethered to justice, mercy, and humility For more information on the year-long Awaken to Grace series, visit awakentograce.org. Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.

  5. Jul 22

    Born of Fire: Pentecost and the Birth of the Church

    Wind and fire. Many languages. Walls that simply ceased to exist. In this episode, Brian, Jen, and Derrick dig into the story of Acts 2 and what Pentecost means for the church today: the Spirit-empowered birth of a missional community, the call to multilingual gospel proclamation in an increasingly diverse world, and the partnership between clergy and laity that makes it all work. They explore what it really means to be an "Acts 2 church," why ordinary time is actually the point, and how Pentecost is less a moment to commemorate than a way of life to inhabit. 0:30 – Introducing the Pentecost story 3:04 – The Spirit's empowerment of the laity 8:27 – Pentecost as a reversal of Babel: unity, diversity, and multilingual proclamation 22:32 – Clergy, laity, and the partnership for mission 34:37 – What it actually means to be an Acts 2 church For more information on the year-long Awaken to Grace series, visit awakentograce.org. Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.

  6. Jul 17

    More Than Willpower: Finding Freedom in Self-Control

    Self-control is one of the hardest fruits of the Spirit to talk about honestly . In this episode, Brian Myers and Rev. Jenn Stiles Williams welcome Rev. Magrey deVega, Senior Pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, for a rich conversation about why willpower alone keeps failing us and what the Spirit offers instead. Drawing on Greek Stoicism, Wesley's Holy Club questions, and the psychology of self-differentiation, they explore self-control not as restriction or punishment, but as a gateway to the freedom of our truest selves. 0:11 — Introduction and episode overview 2:53 — Self-control as strength: unpacking the Greek root and Wesleyan agency 12:19 — Romans 7 & 8, the sound mind, and wisdom through Scripture 16:10 — Wesley's questions, self-awareness, and the inner work of triggers 27:35 — Daily practices, the subconscious, and solvatur ambulando 36:57 — Closing reflections and prayer For more information on the year-long Awaken to Grace series, visit awakentograce.org. Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.

  7. May 27

    Gentleness: Power Under Grace

    Gentleness gets a bad reputation. It is often mistaken for passivity, timidity, or just being overly nice. In this episode, Brian Myers and Jenn Stiles Williams are joined by Rev. Will Newton to reclaim what Scripture actually teaches: gentleness as power under grace and strength directed by love toward restoration. From Psalm 23 to Matthew 18, they trace the biblical vision of the gentle shepherd, explore how gentleness disarms shame and fear, and offer practical norms for cultivating this often misunderstood fruit of the Spirit in our homes, churches, and public life. Show Notes 00:30 — Gentleness introduced: strength, not weakness 02:22 — Why gentleness is misunderstood today 08:01 — A biblical vision of gentle power 10:55 — Gentleness vs. mere politeness 17:31 — How gentleness disarms shame and fear 27:00 — Practical norms for cultivating gentleness For more information on the year-long Awaken to Grace series, visit awakentograce.org. Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.

  8. May 20

    A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: The Beauty of Faithfulness

    What does it look like to live faithfully when life is hard, boring, or uncertain? In this episode, Brian and Derrick welcome Mirhonda Silva, Co-Lay Leader of the East Central District, for a rich conversation on faithfulness as both a spiritual discipline and a fruit of the Spirit. Together they explore how God's unchanging character becomes the foundation for our own steady trust, what it means to steward our time and gifts in the everyday moments, and how honest doubt can coexist with persevering faith. From a brewery to a flooded home, their stories illuminate how faithfulness is less about grand gestures and more about showing up, again and again, in the small and the ordinary. Show Notes 0:30 — Faithfulness as a fruit, not a feeling 3:01 — God's character as the ground of Christian identity 9:22 — Time as our most sacred, irreplaceable resource 15:06 — Ordinary spaces as mission fields 23:08 — Normalizing doubt within community 33:10 — Faithful endurance without performance anxiety For more information on the year-long Awaken to Grace series, visit awakentograce.org. Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.

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