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Down the Pew Podcast

130 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

On Palms Presbyterian Church's soundcloud profile, you can find recent sermons, services and special music.

Our podcast, Down the Pew explores the amazing life stories of people of faith. How does life effect our ideas about God? How does our faith inform our perspectives of our experience? Join us to hear stories of faith from people in small congregations.

Podcasting from Palms Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

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Episodes

Down The Pew - Episode 20, The Childhood Conductor, Dr. Ronn Cummings

June 09, 2016 15:10 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MB

Dr. Ronn Cummings, beloved Director of Music and Fine Arts at Palms Presbyterian, sits Down the Pew from host Richard Miller to tell stories of childhood, and how music speaks to his faith and the life of the church.

Down The Pew - Episode 19, A Sacred Journey, Rev. Dr. Carol DiGiusto

June 09, 2016 15:08 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MB

Before her retirement, we sat Down the Pew from Rev. Dr. Carol DiGiusto to hear about her journey of faith among the congregation at Palms Presbyterian Church.

Down The Pew - Episode 18, To Be a Nun or Not, Bekah Alenduff

June 09, 2016 15:04 - 18 minutes - 25 MB

Bekah Allenduff lives an interesting life as a Pre-K teacher, a Dragon Boat Racer and an avid athlete. Her life story has been shaped by times of strong faith and times of doubt, but being raised in the church it has never left her.

2016 June 5 Laurie Furr - Vancini You Will Be My People What Makes A Family

June 08, 2016 21:59 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Rev. Laurie Furr-Vancini begins our series on the Family with "What Makes a Family?"

Authority + Priorities by CJ Dates May 29 2016

June 01, 2016 21:21 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

Sermon preached at Palms Presbyterian Church by Connection Director CJ Dates.

Energy, Intelligence, Imagination And Love by Wilson Kennedy May 22 2016

June 01, 2016 21:16 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Sermon preached at Palms Presbyterian Church by Wilson Kennedy, Youth Director.

The State Of The Church - The Prequel by Holly Inglis May 15 2016

June 01, 2016 19:52 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

The State of the Church is preached by Rev. Holly Inglis at Palms Presbyterian Church.

The State of the Church - Part 2 by Heath Rada May 8 2016

June 01, 2016 19:27 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MB

Guest Speaker, Moderator of the General Assembly, Heath Rada preaches on the State of the Church at Palms Presbyterian Church.

The State Of The Church - Part 1 by Laurie Furr-Vancini May 1 2016

June 01, 2016 19:23 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Sermon preached at Palms Presbyterian Church on May 1 2016

Down The Pew - Special Edition, Serving in Haiti, Leon D'Orleans, Bob and Flo Anne O'Brien

January 31, 2016 17:37 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

For more than ten years, Palms Presbyterian Church has partnered with Haiti Outreach Ministries to build schools, help people have access to clean water, and give people medicines and food. Pastor Leon D'Orleans leads the efforts in Haiti, supported by volunteers like Bob and Flo Anne O'Brien from Palms congregation.

Down The Pew - Episode 18, Being in the Word, Toni Hunt

November 12, 2015 16:01 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MB

Toni Hunt has had a life filled with a variety of experiences. Her story and the way she views it has been profoundly shaped by her commitment to stay engaged in scripture. Through study of the Bible and personal devotion, she has learned powerful lessons about how to treat others and how to treat herself.

Down The Pew - Episode 17, Every Person is a Child of God, Jan Luytjes

October 27, 2015 17:52 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MB

Through all his international travels, Jan Luytjes pulls out some very compelling lessons. He has experienced concentration camps, war, tennis, academia and long-distance relationships. His wealth of wisdom is welcomed Down the Pew.

Down The Pew - Episode 16, Loaves and Fishes, Carol Barbour

October 15, 2015 20:14 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

Carol Barbour stops by Down the Pew to share her experience with a "loaves and fishes" type story while volunteering at Mission House in Jacksonville Beach. Mission House serves the beaches community with food clothing and support seven days a week. Check their work out at www.missionhousejax.org

Down The Pew - Episode 15, A Life Afloat, Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop

October 07, 2015 15:26 - 24 minutes - 33.6 MB

Harry Hungate and Jane Lothrop have spent a lot of time on the open water. Like all stories of adventure, theirs includes peril, danger, freedom and unlikely encounters. Harry and Jane share their thoughts on faith and how it has been shaped by their time at sea.

Down The Pew - Episode 14, Called to Ministry, James Kendrick

September 23, 2015 15:11 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

Seminary student and Palms disciple James Kendrick comes Down the Pew for a conversation about his call to ministry and his life of faith. Although he was without a faith community in his youth, God continued to guide him onto the path he is on today.

Down The Pew - Episode 13, A Magnifying Glass on God's Creation, Emily Critser

September 15, 2015 17:42 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

Palms Disciple Emily Critser and her husband Corey took a 100 day road trip around the United States. On their journey, they took remarkable photos, had amazing experiences and grew in their faith. To see their photos from the trip (including the poignant "Goblin Valley and the Beast", visit http://www.lanewoodstudio.com/outdoor-kids/

Down The Pew - Special Edition, Music and Faith, Sam Burchfield and Zach Wells

September 10, 2015 16:15 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MB

Sam Burchfield and Zach Wells swing by Down the Pew on Rally Day 2015 at Palms Presbyterian Church to talk through their experiences with music, their faith and the support from family and church. Also, they preview some music from their newest album, "Where to Run" featuring the single "Here Tonight". http://www.samburchfield.com/

Down The Pew - Episode 12, A Survival Story of Gratitude, Bryce Michel

September 08, 2015 20:46 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MB

Sharing his powerful story of surviving a landslide, Bryce Michel reflects on the people who surrounded him and saved his life. From blood donors, EMTs, doctors and family members, his story speaks to the community that we all need when we go through tragedy.

Down The Pew - Episode 11, Life After Cancer, Jill Whitaker

September 01, 2015 20:24 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

Cancer survivor Jill Whitaker comes Down the Pew to discuss the theological issues and personal emotions of a cancer diagnosis, treatment and life after chemo.

Down The Pew - Episode 10, The Pastoral Role of a Doctor, Al Bowers

August 25, 2015 19:07 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MB

Dr. Al Bowers, long time Palms disciple and Jacksonville Beach pediatrician comes Down the Pew to tell his stories of practicing medicine in old time Jacksonville. From his time caring for children and caring for his own faith, Al has wonderful tales of inspiration.

Down The Pew - Episode 9, Service Above Self, Aaron Mantia

August 19, 2015 18:01 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MB

Longtime Appalachian Service Project participant Aaron Mantia comes Down the Pew to share his stories of service and connection with people at ASP. Through long-lasting friendships and sense of accomplishment, Aaron reflects on God's work at the Appalachian Service Project.

Down the Pew - Episode 8, Trust in God and Fight Like Hell, Emily Randall

August 11, 2015 16:02 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

Young mother of two, Emily Randall comes to Down the Pew to recount the heart-wrenching story of her son's battle with cardiac failure. Her story lifts up moments of grace among a mother's pain, and raises the question of how God relates to human suffering.

Down The Pew - Episode 7, Finding Your Center, Mary Hall

August 04, 2015 17:39 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MB

Grief counselor and local volunteer Mary Hall stops by Down the Pew to tell her story of trying to find her center. Through meditation, and years of therapy and serving others she seeks the divine that lives at the core of us all.

Down The Pew - Episode 6, Out at Sea, Jim Karr

July 28, 2015 19:01 - 21 minutes - 29 MB

21 year Naval Aviator Jim Karr stops by Down the Pew to discuss his time as a helicopter pilot on his various deployments. His time on the boat shaped his faith, in ways that only the vast ocean can.

Down The Pew - Episode 5, An Alzheimers Love Story, Kathy Prosser

July 21, 2015 15:50 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

Kathy Prosser stops by Down the Pew to tell the story of growing through Alzheimers with her husband. This is a true love story; one of compassion, grace and patience. Kathy's message: "Tell someone." If you are needing help with any issues, people are there to help and love to do it.

Down The Pew - Episode 4, Outside the Box (Japanese Version), Parker Hamilton

July 14, 2015 16:40 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

19 year old Parker Hamilton stops by Down the Pew to tell his story of travels in Japan. He faced linguistic challenges, cultural barriers, black-belt tests and through it all stayed connected to his Christian community through scripture, the internet and a unique Christmas eve worship experience.

Down the Pew Intro - What is Down the Pew?

July 06, 2015 18:28 - 1 minute - 1.4 MB

Down the Pew explores the amazing life stories of people of faith. How does life effect our ideas about God? How does our faith inform our perspe​ctives of our experience? Join us to hear stories of faith from people in small congre​gation​s. Podcasting from Palms Presby​terian Church in Jackso​nville Beach, Florida.

Down The Pew - Episode 3, From Corporate to Community, Donna Rex

July 06, 2015 18:24 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

Donna Rex, President and CEO of Beaches Habitat for Humanity stops by talk about her move from corporate America to building houses for people who need them. It's all about trust.

Down The Pew - Episode 2, Ark-Building and Emanuel AME Church, CJ Dates

June 29, 2015 20:47 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

From Sunday's sermon on June 28th, CJ Dates reflects on the story of Noah, and what Emanuel AME might teach us about building arks in the midst of our own floods.

Down The Pew - Episode 1, CJ Dates and Laurie Furr-Vancini

June 25, 2015 17:31 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MB

CJ Dates and Laurie Furr-Vancini join host Richard Miller in the Studio Under the Stairs to discuss the history and vision of the Down the Pew podcast.

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