Life + God Podcast Trietsch UMC

Explore the quest for purpose in the context of Christian faith. Rev. Karen Chraska and Alyssa Robinson discuss the search for meaning, the role of faith in finding purpose, and how to live a purposeful life.

The Bible tells us so many times not to judge others, and yet we can't seem to stop! Rev. Doug Meyer and Alyssa Robinson openly share when they struggle with judgment and how we can try to stop judging others. 

Explore the diversity of Christian denominations, and how we can live in unity. Rev. Gracie Millard and Alyssa Robinson discuss the historical context of denominationalism, the theological differences among denominations, and the United Methodist Church's identity within the broader Christian landscape.

"Discipleship" is one of the big churchy words that we use all the time, but do we really understand what being a disciple is asking of us? Director of Adult Discipleship Denise Robinson guides Alyssa Robinson through her understanding of becoming a modern-day disciple of Jesus, what to do, and what not to do.

Men In Progress Host, Dave Casey, talks with Ted Hyde and Dart West about how sharing their faith stories can be a starting point for invitation. The catch is, you need to be prepared to share your story! You can join Dart's upcoming class on May 19 at 9:30 am. Learn more at https://www.tmumc.org/mystory.
Men In Progress is a monthly series within the Life + God Podcast hosted by the United Methodist Men of Trietsch.

Alyssa Robinson, Rev. Daniel Humbert, Rev. Karen Chraska, and Rev. Gracie Millard talk about the decisions that came out of the United Methodist Church (UMC) General Conference. In this episode they cover:
Changes to the Book of Discipline, specifically around human sexuality
Revised Social Principles
The adoption of regionalization
Changes for clergy
Changes in budget
Within each of these topics, they define the subject, explore the history, share their personal views, and explore what all of it means for the local church.
Helpful resources:
FAQs Regarding General Conference Decisions
A message from Bishop Ruben Saenz on the removal of restrictive language
Pastoral Response to UMC General Conference from Rev. Daniel Humbert