Hoosier United Methodist Podcast

Rev. Dr. Brad Miller

Welcome to The Hoosier United Methodsit Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller. The mission of The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to tell the story of innovative churches, pastors and leaders of the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church. The show features interviews, discussion and commentary designed to help local churches achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

  1. 09/21/2017

    HUMP EP.036: Hoosier UMC’s at Redbird Mission “Loving out Loud"

    The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in Indiana United Methodist churches in order to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In September 2017 five Indiana United Methodist churches converged in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky to put faith in action at the Redbird United Methodist Mission Work Camp. The Redbird United Methodist Mission serves a three county area of southeastern Kentucky in the Appalachian Mountains ravaged by desperate poverty. Redbird Mission provides a school, medical and dental clinics, food clothing and agricultural ministries, a clean drinking water program, and home rehabilitation projects. It was in the home rehabilitation projects where the majority of the efforts of five United Methodist churches from Indiana were involved. Work teams repaired and replaced roofs, painted and repaired porches, kitchens and ceilings at homes which were woefully in disrepair. Moreover, the Indiana teams made personal connections with the homeowners and other residents of the Redbird community sharing stories of life and faith together. Indeed, all the mission teams received just as much benefit from their work week at Redbird as did the residents whom were served. In Episode 36 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad is joined by five dedicated laypeople who helped lead their individual church teams to Redbird Mission the week of September 10-16, 2017. Brad's guests included: Mark Van Hook - Greenwood: Honey Creek UMC, Chris Adkins-Portage: First UMC, Dave Osza-Lapel UMC, Bob Youell-Edwardsville UMC, and Doug Brown-Carmel: St. Mark's UMC. These men shared with Brad the stories of how each of their individual churches devoted themselves to a week apart in mission at the Redbird Mission. They shared stories of hope, friendship, sacrificial giving, community development, transformational moments and touching memories of working with the local folk, in particular the homeowners, at the work projects. They shared the power of hands on mission which was embodied by the theme of the work camp experience "Love Out Love" based on 1 John 3:18 “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” Furthermore, the five church leaders shared the importance of taking the message of transformational missions learned from their Redbird experience back to their home churches and communities. The church leaders are motivated to move beyond looking for reasons why churches can't do things in missions to embracing the attitude of "why not!" Episode 36 of the Hoosier United United Methodist podcast provides great insight, teaching and a challenge to any Indiana United Methodist Church looking to get involved with work camp experiences as a means to recharge their commitment to missions. A sign posted at the Redbird Mission school embodied much of what the five Indiana United Methodist Church experienced in Kentucky and brought back home again to Indiana. The sign stated: “You Have Been Assigned This Mountain, to Show That It Can Be Moved." You will want to hear and be inspired by Episode 36 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast “Love Out Loud” at Redbird Mission. Hoosier United Methodist Podcast http://hoosierunitedmethodist.com/ Redbird Misison http://rbmission.org/ Mark Van Hook, Honey Creek UMC-Greenwood http://honeycreekumc.org/ Chris Adkins, First UMC-Portage http://www.portageumc.org/ Dave Osza, Lapel UMC http://www.trinity-tlc.com/ Bob Youell, Edwardsville UMC http://eumc.me/ Doug Brown, St Mark’s UMC-Carmel http://stmarkscarmel.org/

  2. 06/22/2017

    HUMP EP 034: Rev. Dan Gangler - “Reconciling Ministries Network”

    HUMP EP 034: Rev. Dan Gangler - “Reconciling Ministries Network” In Episode 34 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Rev. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Dan Gangler the Corresponding Secretary of the Reconciling Ministries Network. Dan is the former Director of Communications for the Indiana Conference who now is a spokesperson for the primary group in the United Methodist Church which advocates inclusive language in the Book of Discipline regarding ordination of homosexual people and the allowance of UM clergy to marry same sex couples. Brad and Dan have an in depth discussion of theological and biblical arguments surrounding the issues, the possibility of a schism in the church the implications for local churches and clergy as well as the efforts to find a “way forward” to for our church. This the most important issue facing the church and our future as a United Methodist Church as it is presently constituted. Undoubtably the voices of advocacy groups such as The Reconciling Ministries Network will be active in advance of a called General Church Conference in 2019 to address these matters. The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast will hear from all sides of this issue and be a sounding board for all to be heard in an effort to find common ground. The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana to fulfill the mission of “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.” https://rmnindiana.org/ rmnindiana@gmail.com HoosierUnitedMethodist.com Facebook.com/HoosierUnitedMethodist

  3. 05/04/2017

    HUMP.EP.032. Rev. Todd Outcalt "Seven Deadly Virtures"

    HUMP EP.032 Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt “The Seven Deadly Virtues" In Episode 32 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast, Dr. Brad Miller talks with the author of “The Seven Deadly Virtues: Temptations in The Pursuit of Goodness,” Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt Senior Pastor of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, Indiana. Brad and Todd talk at length about the nature of goodness and virtue. Todd's book explores the teachings of Jesus regarding living a virtuous life in parables such as the “rich young ruler” as well as the teachings of the early Saints of the church including ST. John Chrysostom whose quote “where virtue is, there are many snares.” which was a spark which led him to write the book. Brad and Todd explore such topics as: The temptation to do things our way instead of God’s way. The lure of success or the allure of grace. Prideful generosity as opposed to overflowing with gratitude. In their conversation read and Todd discussed the implications of the "deadly virtues” to living as a Christian temptations of pride among clergy and effectiveness of local churches in reaching unchurched folks when the church is perceived as “holier than thou.” He also talks about the the powerful and inspirational impact walking the Camino De Santiago, in Spain, had in inspiring his writing. Brad and Todd also talk about issues facing the United Methodist Church and gives his thoughts on a way forward to deal with the real challenges in the church. Todd also shares some of writing disciplines that he applies as the author of over thirty books while serving a growing congregation. There is a lot to dig into in Episode 32 of the “Hoosier United Methodist Podcast” which will be helpful to pastors and leaders as a tool to strengthen the connection in The United Methodist Church in Indiana. Learn more about Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt http://www.toddoutcalt.blogspot.com www.ivpress.com/ http://calvaryunited.org/ https://www.facebook.com/todd.outcalt

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Welcome to The Hoosier United Methodsit Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller. The mission of The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to tell the story of innovative churches, pastors and leaders of the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church. The show features interviews, discussion and commentary designed to help local churches achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.