UMsConnected

Dr. Steve Harper
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A podcast that provides spiritual formation in the Wesleyan tradition in a metaverse community open to all seekers and those journeying into the new United Methodist Church.

  1. Episode 1

    UMsConnected Overview

    Episode Notes In this inaugural episode we explore the UMsConnected movement, casting a vision for it, describing its main features, and inviting listeners to join the journey.

  2. Episode 2

    Connected: Heritage

    Early Methodism used the word 'connection' to describe itself. Why? In this episode we look at our heritage of connection: its nature, means, and purpose.

    24 min

  3. Episode 3

    Connected: Movement

    In this episode we look at early Methodism as a third-order movement, showing how that original vision inspires and informs UMsConnected today.

    22 min

  4. Episode 4

    Connected: Paradigm

    In this episode we use the spiritual formation paradigm developed by Richard Foster and the Renovaré ministry (Vision, Intention, and Means) to look at how that paradigm existed in early Methodism and how we aim for it be part of UMsConnected today.

    22 min

  5. Episode 5

    Connected: Order Unto Life

    Early Methodism viewed theology relation to love and as a response to grace. People were connected by an order of salvation, a formative flow that was life giving. We explore that flow in this episode.

    23 min

  6. Episode 6

    Connected: Resources

    In this episode we show how resourcing was a hallmark of early Methodism, and how it will be so in UMsConnected. We look at some of the foundational resources in our heritage, and envision how we will offer similar ones today.

    25 min

  7. Episode 7

    "Believing" Heritage

    In this first episode in a five-part series, we turn to the beliefs that shape us historically and today as United Methodists, a faith we affirm in the UMsConnected movement.

    21 min

  8. Episode 8

    Believing: Standards

    In this episode we look at our bedrock beliefs, our doctrinal standards as United Methodists.

    24 min
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About

A podcast that provides spiritual formation in the Wesleyan tradition in a metaverse community open to all seekers and those journeying into the new United Methodist Church.

Information

  • Creator
    Dr. Steve Harper
  • Episodes
    14
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
  • Show Website
    UMsConnected