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AFlame Ministry

215 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

Welcome to Aflame Ministry with your host Pastor Kathleen Panning. Kathleen Panning who has been an ordained minister for over 35 years brings her experience to your ministry. Be it engerizing your staff or working through conflicts within your faith community. Tune in as Kathleen guides you through the many challenges that face our faith based communities today as she ignites the ministry of your faith-community so that more people can hear the message of God’s love.

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Episodes

Aflame Ministry Show 66 Drum Circle Ministry

July 24, 2019 04:12 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen welcomes Chris Gustafson to share about a drum circle ministry that welcomes all, is meditative, and has some possible health benefits too.

Aflame Ministry Show 65 Working Together

July 09, 2019 22:14 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen describes some of the benefits & problems that come when different personalities work together in ministry.

Aflame Ministry Show 64 Leadership Personalities

July 02, 2019 21:20 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen talks about 7 leadership personalities and how they relate to ministry.

Aflame Ministry Show 63 Islam, Part 2

June 25, 2019 23:03 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Imam Jamal Daoudi returns as Pastor Kathleen's guest to talk about some of the misconceptions about Islam and being Muslim in the U.S.A. today.

Aflame Ministry Show 62 The Power Of Silence

June 18, 2019 21:48 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen welcomes the Rev. Dr. Brenda Buchwell back to talk about the misuses of and the potential of silence as a powerful positive gift.

Aflame Ministry Show 61 7 Personality "Alligators"

June 12, 2019 20:06 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen talks about how to lovingly deal with 7 fascinating personalities in congregations when their gifts go overboard and they become difficult to deal with.

Aflame Ministry Show 60 3 Kinds of Loneliness in Ministry

June 05, 2019 14:42 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen describes 3 kinds of loneliness faith leaders face and how to deal with them in a healthy way.

AFlame Ministry Show 59 Re-Village a Faith Community

May 30, 2019 00:19 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

The Rev. Dr. Brenda Buckwell joins Pastor Kathleen to talk about using spiritual direction to form inter-generational connections in faith communities.

AFlame Ministry Show 58 Ministry With Immigrant Children & Families

May 22, 2019 00:38 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Mary Campbell joins Pastor Kathleen to talk about some of the causes of immigration and share the story of AMMPARO, a ministry of accompaniment with immigrant children and families.

AFlame Ministry Show 57 Islam - An Inter-Faith Conversation

May 15, 2019 02:12 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen's guest, Imam Jamal Daoudi of the American Muslim Institute in Omaha, NE talks about the Tri-Faith Initiative and some basic beliefs of Islam.

AFlame Ministry Show 56 Faithfully Running a Faith Community

May 14, 2019 19:49 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen welcomes Attorney Cori Willis to talk about the business aspects of a faith community and approaching them in faithful ways.

AFlame Ministry Show 55 with Chris Alexander

April 23, 2019 19:06 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Today Pastor Kathleen talks with Pastor Chris Alexander about how the congregation discerned making a major change to become part of a new venture in an interfaith ministry.

AFlame Ministry Show 54 Faith and Copywriting

April 16, 2019 16:27 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

The Rev. Carmala Aderman returns to talk with Pastor Kathleen about the hero's journey and how she uses that to do copywriting for people in the self-help and personal development field, including faith leaders.

AFlame Ministry Show 53 Healing from Trauma, Part 2

March 28, 2019 02:55 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Dr. Barbara Lowe returns to share with Pastor Kathleen about her Hearts Returning Home faith plus therapy method for overcoming difficult childhood experiences and messages.

AFlame Ministry Show 52 The Great Spiritual Adventure

March 20, 2019 23:54 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen and the Rev. Carmala Aderman who is a spiritual director, talk about spirituality and giving words to that which doesn't have words.

AFlame Ministry Show 51 What Is M.I.C.A.H.?

March 20, 2019 23:54 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

The Rev. Marilyn Miller is Pastor Kathleen's guest, sharing the story and activities of MICAH - Milwaukee Inner-City Congregations Allied for Hope.

AFlame Ministry Show 50 Faith Ethics of Digital Technology

March 07, 2019 16:18 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen welcomes Dr. Kate Ott back to talk about her new book, "Christian Ethics for a Digital Society" - but we broaden the discussion to include faith responses from all faiths.

AFlame Ministry Show 49 Healing from Trauma, Part 1

February 28, 2019 01:02 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Dr. Barbara Lowe joins Pastor Kathleen to talk about PTSD, what it is, who has it, and tips to minister with these members in our faith communities.

AFlame Ministry Show 48 Stewardship = Love

February 21, 2019 03:35 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen welcomes Grace Pomroy as they talk about stewardship and how to talk about money in faith communities.

AFlame Ministry Show 47 Helping Members Coping with Dementia

February 07, 2019 18:24 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Dr. Jane Mullins returns to talk with Pastor Kathleen about how using multi-sensory activities and experiences has helped people with dementia and how to do that with members with dementia.

AFlame Ministry Show 46 Yogadevotion

January 31, 2019 01:07 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

The Rev. Cingy Senarighi joins Pastor Kathleen to talk about integrating yoga philosophy with Christian theology and how that can help one's health, healing and faith.

AFlame Ministry Show 45 The Grief Recovery Method

January 17, 2019 16:45 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen interviews Chaplain Barbel Wray, an Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist, about what the Grief Recovery Method is & how it can help our members heal from grief.

AFlame Ministry Show 44 Sex + Faith

January 14, 2019 19:31 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Dr. Kate Ott & Pastor Kathleen talk about Dr. Ott's book, "Sex + Faith: Talking to your Children from Birth to Adolescence"

AFlame Ministry Show 43 Three Thieves Stealing Members from our Flocks

January 08, 2019 19:31 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen looks at the decline of attendance in faith communities and describes 3 modern-day 'thieves' that are luring away members.

AFlame Ministry Show 42 End-of-the-year Tax Info for Faith Leaders

December 14, 2018 14:42 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen interviews the Rev. Deb Oskin, who is also a clergy tax specialist, about things to know and do for your taxes before the end of the year.

AFlame Ministry Show 41 Grief and Holidays

December 08, 2018 19:50 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Robin Heart Suttin, a certified Grief Recovery Specialist, shares 2 myths about grief with Pastor Kathleen and tips to help those who are grieving during the holidays.

AFlame Ministry Show 40 Your Faith Community's Website

November 29, 2018 17:39 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen interviews Tony Dicks about ow using your faith community's website the right way helps realize your community's mission faster and easier.

AFlame Ministry Show 39 4 Spiritual Postures

November 01, 2018 17:58 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

The Rev. Michael Rehak returns to share with Pastor Kathleen about the 4 spiritual postures from the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and how they can be helpful in faith communities.

AFlame Ministry Show 38 Mindfulness

October 25, 2018 02:16 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen has a second interview with the Rev. Dr. Christine Blice-Baum, this time about what mindfulness is and how to use it in daily life and in ministry.

AFlame Ministry Show 37 Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Part 2

October 19, 2018 13:36 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Dr. Amy Montanez returns to talk with Pastor Kathleen about being peacemakers in our faith communities and in the larger community.

AFlame Ministry Show 35 Building a Continuum of Peace

October 04, 2018 00:50 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen interviews Joyce Dubensky, CEO of Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding about addressing religion at work and the continuum of peace.

AFlame Ministry Show 34 Love Without Limits

September 27, 2018 00:58 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Dr. Jacqueline Bussie returns as Pastor Kathleen's guest, this time talking about her new book, "Love Without Limits: Jesus' Radical Vision for Love with No Exceptions"

AFlame Ministry Show 33 Blessed Are the Peacemakers, Part 1

September 20, 2018 02:40 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Pastor Kathleen's guest is Dr. Amy Sander Montanez, talking about how we can make peace within ourselves.

AFlame Ministry Show 32 Ministry With Those With Dementia

September 09, 2018 23:52 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Dr. Jane Mullins is Pastor Kathleen's guest, sharing very useful information and tips to help minister to those with dementia and their families.

AFlame Ministry Show 31 Military Chaplaincy

August 30, 2018 00:43 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Pastor Kathleen interviews the Rev. Dr. Christine Blice-Baum about being a chaplain in the military, especially ministry while depolyed in war zones.

AFlame Ministry Show 30 Finding Hope & Courage During Difficult Times

August 23, 2018 16:03 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Laura Lane shares with Pastor Kathleen how she found hope, courage & spiritual strength while her daughter battled brain cancer.

AFlame Ministry Show 29 Increase Connection & Engagement With Anyone

August 15, 2018 16:08 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Pastor Kathleen interviews Jane M Powers about how to crack the connection code easier and faster for lasting relationships and how this empowers ministry.

AFlame Ministry Show 28 Faith Communities & Those Who Are Caregivers

August 08, 2018 13:38 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Cheryl Ginnings is Pastor Kathleen's guest, talking about important things for faith leaders & congregations to know about concerns faced by caregivers and how to help those needing care find hope.

AFlame Ministry Show 27 Beliefs and Money.

August 01, 2018 20:49 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Pastor Kathleen talks about what beliefs are, beliefs many people have about money, and how these impact faith communities.

AFlame Ministry Show 26 Ministry With Those on the Autism Spectrum

July 05, 2018 23:30 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Dr. Shelley Stravits, Ed.D, returns as Pastor Kathleen's guest, sharing practical tips to help those on the spectrum in worship plus the opportunities those on the spectrum & their families bring to a faith community.

AFlame Ministry Show 25 Identifying You Faith Community's 'Sling Shot'

June 28, 2018 03:59 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen interviews the Rev. Dr. Shanta Premawardhana about peacemaking work of OMNIA Institute for Contextual Leadership

AFlame Ministry Show 24 EPES - Mission as Accompaniment

June 22, 2018 00:33 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

The Rev. Amanda Weinkauf in her interview with Pastor Kathleen talks about the accompaniment model of mission and practical applications of that for ministry in one's faith community.

AFlame Ministry Show 23 Music and Worship

June 14, 2018 22:02 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen interviews Music Director Brian Dearing about the role of music in worship and some of the challenges & opportunities involved with music in worship.

AFlame Ministry Show 22 Chaplaincy in Higher Education

May 31, 2018 03:23 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

The Rev. Siri Erickson, interviewed by Pastor Kathleen, shares about the struggles of college/university students and much more.

AFlame Ministry Show 20 Autism Spectrum Disorders & Your Congregation

May 26, 2018 03:50 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Dr. Shelley Stravits, Ed.D, is Pastor Kathleen's guest, talking about the impact the growing incidence of autism spectrum disorders is having and will have on all faith communities.

AFlame Ministry Show 21 Chaplains as Agents of Peace-Building

May 24, 2018 22:38 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen interviews Rabbi Naomi Kalish about ministry in a religiously & culturally diverse context and about peace-building through KAICIID.

AFlame Ministry Show 19 Humor & Healing

May 10, 2018 03:43 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

The Rev. Susan Sparks returns to talk with Pastor Kathleen about how humor can be a tool for healing by those in ministry and in faith communities.

AFlame Ministry Show 18 Conflict 201

April 26, 2018 22:53 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen talks about the first person to deal with in every conflict and basic steps to take when there's conflict in a faith community.

AFlame Ministry Show 17 What Happened in the Cemetery

April 18, 2018 17:56 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Kathleen shares how a burial led to conflict and lessons learned from that unrestful resting place.

AFlame Ministry Show 16 Corporate Chaplaincy

April 05, 2018 06:04 - 58 minutes - 53 MB

Pastor Brock Brandenburg is interviewed by Pastor Kathleen about the history of corporate chaplaincy and what that kind of chaplaincy is all about.

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