The Weight

Oxford University United Methodist Church
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The Weight

Let’s be honest. There are some topics that are too heavy for a 20 minute sermon. There are issues that need conversation, not just explanation. That’s why we have created The Weight Podcast. Launching on March 5th, this is a podcast that creates a space for honestly discussing some of the heavy topics we face in our culture today. We believe that the church is called to engage in a way that honors the weightiness and importance that these topics have for how we live faithfully today. We’ll cover everything from art to mental health, social injustice, and the future of the church. If it’s something the culture talks about, we need to be talking about it, too.

  1. "Season 5 Wrap Up" with Christ, Eddie, & Cody

    11/28/2024

    "Season 5 Wrap Up" with Christ, Eddie, & Cody

    We’re wrapping up our fifth season on The Weight, and Eddie, Chris, and producer Cody Hickman talk about some highlights from this season. We have had some wonderful conversations about the power of story telling, working through trauma, food, and leadership. We even got to talk to a local Olympic silver medalist. We hope you’ll go back and give your favorite episodes a re-listen.This year, as a special treat, we’re also highlighting some bloopers, mistakes, and misspoken words. We needed a l...

    46 min
  2. "A Fine Sight To See" with Sophie Hudson

    11/21/2024

    "A Fine Sight To See" with Sophie Hudson

    This episode of The Weight will probably make you laugh, might lighten your spirit, and will definitely give you a new perspective on encouraging leadership in others.Sophie Hudson is a blogger, author, and podcast host. She has written seven books. She draws inspiration for her most recent book, A Fine Sight to See: Leading Because You Were Made for It, from the story of Moses and Exodus, and explores how we are all called to lead, whether we feel qualified or not.Resources:Read more from So...

    48 min
  3. "Wesleyan Hymnody" with Ted Campbell

    11/14/2024

    "Wesleyan Hymnody" with Ted Campbell

    In case you were wondering, “hymnody” is an actual word and we didn’t make it up. It simply means the singing or composition of hymns, religious songs or poems of praise to God. And today’s guest has a lot to say about hymns. Ted Campbell is the Albert C. Outlet Professor of Wesley Studies at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. He has served as a United Methodist pastor and has taught at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, Duke Divinity School, and Wesley ...

    48 min
  4. "Solidarity & Mercy" with Chris Herlinger

    11/07/2024

    "Solidarity & Mercy" with Chris Herlinger

    What is the humanitarian response for a country in crisis? What is the church’s response? Today’s guest has experienced the love and hope the people provide each other during times of war, strife, and disaster, and he shares one truth: finding community, even in the midst of war, can help sustain your hope and keep you going.Chris Herlinger is an international correspondent for National Catholic Reporters Global Sisters Report. He has worked in many areas of conflict, including South Sudan, D...

    44 min
  5. "Believe Like Jesus" with Rebekah Simon-Peter

    10/31/2024

    "Believe Like Jesus" with Rebekah Simon-Peter

    Show Notes:Are you an apostle of Jesus?It may seem like an easy “yes,” but the answer is a lot more nuanced than you might think. For Rebekah Simon-Peter, it goes beyond a passive faith in Jesus to a robust, active life with the faith of Jesus.. Rebekah is an author, pastor, coach (and friend of Eddie’s). She spent 12 years as a United Methodist pastor before stepping out to create a ministry that equips churches to build and renew. Her passion for and delight in the work of the Holy Spirit c...

    44 min
  6. "Holding The Faith For Each Other" with Kim Wagner

    10/24/2024

    "Holding The Faith For Each Other" with Kim Wagner

    Grief lies to you. Grief will tell you that you are alone in your suffering. This conversation will remind you, over and over, that you aren’t. If you’re grieving right now, you might be tempted to skip this episode, but we encourage you to listen anyway. Send it to someone you know who is hurting, and maybe save it to come back to at a later date.Kimberly Wagner has been on The Weight before to discuss collective trauma, but this conversation is a little more personal. As Christian churches ...

    55 min
  7. "Adaptive Leadership" with Ken Carter

    10/17/2024

    "Adaptive Leadership" with Ken Carter

    Bishop Ken Carter is a leader. As the current bishop of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, he is guiding over 173,000 members through Hurricane Helene recovery. In addition to that, he serves as bishop-in-residence and a consulting faculty member at Duke Divinity School. He is also the former bishop of the Florida Conference, and served as the president of the Council of Bishops of the UMC from 2018-2020. So, yes, Bishop Carter is a leader. But he leads...

    57 min
  8. "Bite By Bite" with Aimee Nezhukumatathil

    10/10/2024

    "Bite By Bite" with Aimee Nezhukumatathil

    Eddie and Chris are joined by three-time guest Aimee Nezhukumatathil for a conversation about the intersection of food, faith, family, and parenthood, based around her latest collection of essays, Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees. Aimee is the author of multiple volumes of poetry, including Miracle Fruit, Oceanic, and Lucky Fish, as well as several books of essays, World of Wonders (and her most recent, Bite by Bite). Her work has appeared in multiple magazines including Poetry m...

    47 min
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Let’s be honest. There are some topics that are too heavy for a 20 minute sermon. There are issues that need conversation, not just explanation. That’s why we have created The Weight Podcast. Launching on March 5th, this is a podcast that creates a space for honestly discussing some of the heavy topics we face in our culture today. We believe that the church is called to engage in a way that honors the weightiness and importance that these topics have for how we live faithfully today. We’ll cover everything from art to mental health, social injustice, and the future of the church. If it’s something the culture talks about, we need to be talking about it, too.

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  • Creator
    Oxford University United Methodist Church
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    220
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Weight
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