Hoosier United Methodist Podcast
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWelcome to The Hoosier United Methodsit Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller. The mission of The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to tell the story of innovative churches, pastors and leaders of the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church. The show features interviews, discussion and commentary designed to help local churches achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
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We Don't Give a Damn About the Poor!
November 01, 2021 23:17 - 19 minutes - 8.92 MBhttps://www.inumc.org/bishop/we-dont-give-a-damn-about-the-poor/
041: A Taxonomy of United Methodist Centrists with Rev. Glenn Knepp
November 09, 2020 21:59 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBIn Episode 041 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller talks with Rev. Glenn Knepp about the article A Taxonomy of United Methodist Centrists. which he authored in the online publication United Methodist Insight. https://um-insight.net/perspectives/a-taxonomy-of-united-methodist-centrists_1/. Glenn talks to Brad about his call to ministry his involvement in the church through his local church and the Indiana Annual Conference and his views on the state of the United...
UMPP.040: “Let Us Go Now to Bethlehem” with author Rev. Todd Outcalt
October 21, 2020 22:19 - 46 minutes - 21.7 MBIn Episode 040 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller interviews Rev. Todd Outcalt the author of “Let Us Go Now to Bethlehem.” The book is a daily devotional guide from Advent through Epiphany emphasizing the pilgrimage journey of that all people take through Advent to Christmas to Epiphany following the biblical narrative of the journey of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus. Brad and Todd talk about the book in the light of the challenging journey most people a...
UMPP.037: Rev. Michael Mather-Author of “Having Nothing, Possessing Everything: Finding Abundant Communities in Unexpected Places”
September 11, 2020 21:53 - 58 minutes - 27.2 MBRev. Mike Mather is Rev. Dr. Brad Millers guest on Episode 037 of The United Methodist People Podcast. Mike is the Senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church in Boulder, Colorado after serving 17 years in the inner city of Indianapolis at Broadway United Methodist Church. He is the author of ““Having Nothing, Possessing Everything: Finding Abundant Communities in Unexpected Places” which chronicles much about his ministry at Broadway. In this deep conversation Mike reve...
UMPP.036: Dr. Paul Chilcote “Author of Active Faith: Resisting Four Dangerous Ideologies with the Wesleyan Way” with Bishop Julius Trimble
August 07, 2020 02:03 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBOn Episode 036 of The United Methodist Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius Trimble talk with Dr. Paul Chilcote retired United Methodist Theologian about his book “Active Faith: Resisting Four Dangerous Ideologies with the Wesleyan Way” PAUL CHILCOTE is a devoted follower of Jesus, a United Methodist minister, missionary and artist. A frequent speaker and workshop leader in applied Wesleyan studies, particularly in the areas of spirituality, worship, discipleship, and evangel...
UMPP.034: Listening Before Acting- A Conversation with Dr. Phil Amerson and Bishop Julius Trimble.
July 08, 2020 23:36 - 54 minutes - 25.4 MBDr. Phil Amerson president emeritus of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary joins Dr. Brad Miller and Indiana Bishop Julius Trimble on Episode 33 of The United Methodist People Podcast. Dr. Amerson has spent his career writing, teaching and speaking about racism, institutional leadership, urban community development and the role of congregations in addressing poverty and discrimination. Dr. Amerson speaks about his early faith development as a “cradle” United Methodist attending many...
UMPP.033.The Importance of Doing Right Over Being Right. A Conversation about Racial Relations in The United Methodist Church with Dr. Carolyn Johnson and Bishop Julius Trimble.
June 25, 2020 13:53 - 52 minutes - 24.5 MBOn Episode 033 of The United Methodist Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Bishop Julius Trimble and Dr. Carolyn Johnson for a discussion about racial justice and relationships in the United States the world and in the United Methodist Church. Bishop Julius Trimble is has served as the resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of The United Methodist Church since 2016. Dr. Carolyn Johnson is the Associate Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion at Purdue University and is active...
UMPP. 032: Bishop Julius Trimble on How Black Lives Matter in Creating A Beloved Community.
June 09, 2020 16:38 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBIn Episode 032 of The United Methodist People Podcast Bishop Julius Trimble speaks to Rev. Dr. Brad Miller about his reaction and reflections on racism in the light of the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis MN on May 25 by police officers and the subsequent nationwide marches and protests for civil rights, racial equality and police accountability. Bishop Trimble speaks about his own experiences as a black man in experiencing racism and describes how the matter of racism is syst...
BE.08: “A Heart Strangely Warmed in a Pandemic”
May 11, 2020 21:18 - 22 minutes - 10.5 MBBishop Julius Trimble brings an encouraging word to the United Methodist People Podcast as he speaks to Rev. Dr. Brad Miller about living an Aldersgate experience of a “heart strangely warmed” in an age of a pandemic. Bishop Trimble speaks of his own spiritual conversion at church camp as a youth and the to challenges of the church providing the environment of spiritual experience in church camps and on our college campuses in the era of a pandemic. Bishop also outlines some of t...
UMPP.028: Creating Space for Fear, Making a Path for Faith. Being Encouraged with Bishop Julius Trimble.
May 04, 2020 22:12 - 25 minutes - 12.1 MBIndiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble talks to Rev. Dr. Brad Miller on matters of fear and faith on Episode 028 of the United Methodist People Podcast. Their conversation updated plans in the church related to dealing with the quarantine caused by the cover-19 pandemic. A decision has been made to ask churches to continue to not meet in person into June. Bishop and Brad then had a lengthy conversation about how the stress caused by the pandemic has lead to a culture of fear among so...
UMPP.027: Making Room for a New Normal in the United Methodist Church on Being Encouraged with Bishop Julius Trimble.
May 01, 2020 14:19 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBRev. Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Indiana Area Bishop J Bishop Julius Trimble on Being Encouraged by the Bishop on Episode 27 of the United Methodist People Podcast. Bishop Trimble brings a word of scripture from Psalm 33:20 about trust that God is our help and shield in every time of trouble. Bishop confirmed that due to the quarantine and pandemic that the earliest churches would be back into public worship would be May 17. 2020. Brad and Bishop go on to have a conversation about wh...
Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble: "How Is It With Your Soul?"
April 20, 2020 23:39 - 30 minutes - 14 MBIn Episode 026 of The United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller continues his conversation with Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble on Be Encouraged by Bishop Trimble. In the conversation Bishop Trimble brings updates on plans to reopen churches, annual conference and General Conference. Moreover, Bishop Trimble goes into matters of how how clergy and churches can best use their time during a time of quarantine. In particular he speaks to Dr. Brad about his personal ...
UMPP.025: A Very Unusual Easter. Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble
April 13, 2020 21:44 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MBEaster 2020 was very unusual to say the least according to Indiana Area Bishop Julius Trimble. Bishop Trimble was Rev. Dr. Brad Miller’s guest on Be Encouraged by the Bishop on the United Methodist People Podcast. Bishop Trimble shared how he spent his Easter attending four online worship experiences and recording an Easter sermon which was aired on television and online on Easter Sunday. Of course the coronavirus pandemic caused the closure of almost all United Methodist Church buildings...
UMPP.024: Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble (Holy Week Encouragement)
April 06, 2020 23:47 - 22 minutes - 10.7 MBBishop Julius Trimble brings a message of encouragement for Holy Week on the United Methodist People Podcast Episode 024. Bishop Trimble encourages us to slow down this Holy Week and trust God. He speaks to Brad about creative ways that congregations are connecting to community thought digital worship and parking lot giveaways of palm branches. He talks about lessons learned in how to deal with corona virus quarantine through connections with the medical and pastoral staff ...
UMPP.024: Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble (Holy Week Encouragement)
April 06, 2020 20:08Bishop Julius Trimble brings a message of encouragement for Holy Week on the United Methodist People Podcast Episode 024. Bishop Trimble encourages us to slow down this Holy Week and trust God. He speaks to Brad about creative ways that congregations are connecting to community thought digital worship and parking lot giveaways of palm branches. He talks about lessons learned in how to deal with corona virus quarantine through connections with the medical and pastora...
UMPP:022. Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble-Indiana Area United Methodist Church
March 24, 2020 19:06 - 31 minutes - 14.5 MBUMPP:022. Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble-Indiana Area United Methodist Church Be Encouraged by Bishop Julius Trimble is a special edition episode (022) of The United Methodist People Podcast w/ Rev. Dr. Brad Miller. In the light of the dramatic impact of the coronavirus pandemic upon all aspects of life and its particular impact upon the United Methodist Church in Indiana Bishop Julius Trimble is Dr. Brad’s guest on Episode 022 of the United Methodist People Podcast. ...
UMPP.021: Faithful and Inclusive: The Bible, Sexuality and the United Methodist Church with Rev. Rob Fuquay, Susan Wilke Fuquay and Rev. Dan Gangler.
February 25, 2020 22:30 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBUMPP.021: Faithful and Inclusive: The Bible, Sexuality and the United Methodist Church with Rev. Rob Fuquay, Susan Wilke Fuquay and Rev. Dan Gangler. In Episode 21 of the United Methodist People Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller leads a round table conversation about the video resource “Faith and Inclusive-The Bible, Sexuality and The United Methodist Church” with author, presenter Rev. Rob Fuquay, producer Susan Wilke Fuquay and hall of fame UMC communicator Rev. Dr. Dan Gangler. Rev...
HUMP EP.036: Hoosier UMC’s at Redbird Mission “Loving out Loud"
September 21, 2017 02:29 - 41 minutes - 39.7 MBThe purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in Indiana United Methodist churches in order to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In September 2017 five Indiana United Methodist churches converged in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky to put faith in action at the Redbird United Methodist Mission Work Camp. The Redbird United Methodist Mission serves a three county area of southeastern Kentucky...
EP. 035: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble: “Children of a Most High God”
September 08, 2017 01:35 - 51 minutes - 48.7 MBEP. 035: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble: “Children of a Most High God” In Episode 35 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller has an in-depth conversation with Indiana Area Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble. Bishop Trimble celebrates his first anniversary as Indiana Bishop in September 2017 and shares with Brad his impressions of and lessons learned about the state of the church in Indiana. Bishop Trimble shares his vision moving forward for Indiana United Methodism of becoming ...
HUMP EP 034: Rev. Dan Gangler - “Reconciling Ministries Network”
June 22, 2017 08:02 - 33 minutes - 32.6 MBHUMP EP 034: Rev. Dan Gangler - “Reconciling Ministries Network” In Episode 34 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Rev. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Dan Gangler the Corresponding Secretary of the Reconciling Ministries Network. Dan is the former Director of Communications for the Indiana Conference who now is a spokesperson for the primary group in the United Methodist Church which advocates inclusive language in the Book of Discipline regarding ordination of homosexual people and the al...
HUMP.033. Preparing for Annual Conference 2017 "Together We Are More"
June 07, 2017 09:21 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MBHUMP.033: Annual Conference 2017- “Together We Are More” Episode 033 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is a special edition previewing the 2017 Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The theme of Annual Conference is “Together We Are More” and is held June 8-10, 2017 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. This is the first Annual Conference under the Episcopal leadership of Bishop Julius Trimble. Dr. Brad makes some observations about the place, purpose an...
HUMP.EP.032. Rev. Todd Outcalt "Seven Deadly Virtures"
May 04, 2017 07:07 - 53 minutes - 50.8 MBHUMP EP.032 Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt “The Seven Deadly Virtues" In Episode 32 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast, Dr. Brad Miller talks with the author of “The Seven Deadly Virtues: Temptations in The Pursuit of Goodness,” Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt Senior Pastor of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, Indiana. Brad and Todd talk at length about the nature of goodness and virtue. Todd's book explores the teachings of Jesus regarding living a virtuous life in parables such as the “...
HUMP.Ep.031:Rev. Dr. Bob Walters “The Last Missionary”
March 30, 2017 06:51 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBRev. Dr. Bob Walters author of “The Last Missionary” is Dr. Brad’s special guest on Episode 31 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast. Bob talks to Brad about his many years working in both the Indiana Annual Conference and in the North Katanga Annual Conference in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. Bob describes to Brad his experiences in both worlds and his take on mission partnerships over missionaries in the mission field and engaging in "deep listening.” Bob talk...
HUMP#030: Dr. Adolf Hansen-"A Fuller Understanding of God's Revelation"
November 17, 2016 05:50 - 47 minutes - 23.5 MBHUMP#030: Dr. Adolf Hansen-"A Fuller Understanding of God's Revelation" the purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world. In Episode #030 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a far ranging conversation with Dr. Adolf Hansen. Hansen is the author of the recent book "Carrying For Those Who ...
HUMP #029: Rev. David Powell-“Disaster Response Ministry"
November 10, 2016 06:14 - 44 minutes - 21.9 MBHUMP #029: Rev. David Powell-“Disaster Response Ministry" The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the mission of Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. Rev. David Powell is Brad Miller's guest on Episode #029 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast. In October 2016 Rev. Powell found himself literally in the middle of a hurricane when the medical mission group ...
HUMP #028: Rev. Randy Anderson-“A Vehicle for Church Transformation"
October 20, 2016 00:09 - 25 minutes - 13.5 MBHUMP #028: Rev. Randy Anderson-“A Vehicle for Church Transformation" The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In Episode #028 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Randy Anderson who is on the Indiana Annual Conference staff on the church development team as well as serving...
HUMP #027: Rev. Beth Ann Cook-"Go Where the People Are"
October 05, 2016 14:00 - 22 minutes - 12 MBHUMP #027: Rev. Beth Ann Cook-"Go Where the People Are" The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In episode 027 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Brad talks with Rev. Beth Ann Cook about her passions for evangelism and global missions. Beth Ann is a three time delegate from Indiana...
HUMP#026: Kate Biggs-“Care and Support for Clergy Spouses”
September 22, 2016 06:54 - 22 minutes - 11.7 MBHUMP#026: Kate Biggs-“Care and Support for Clergy Spouses” The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is Strengthening the Connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana for the purpose of achieving the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. In Episode #026 Dr Brad Miller has an enlightening conversation with Kate Biggs from “Thrive” which is an organization which provides care and support for clergy spouses. Kate talks to Brad about h...
HUMP#025: Rev. Dr. Keith Adkins-“Getting Unstuck with Ministry Coaching”
September 07, 2016 19:33 - 27 minutes - 14.3 MBHUMP#025: Rev. Dr. Keith Adkins-“Getting Unstuck with Ministry Coaching” Many clergy feel "stuck" and ministry coaching and a listening ear can help these pastors get unstuck and began moving forward again. So says Rev. Dr. Keith Adkins in episode 025 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast. Keith talks to Rev. Dr. Brad Miller in episode 025 about the opening of his Keith H. Adkins Ministry coaching practice. Keith saw the need for life coaching, particularly targeted towards clergy as a g...
HUMP#024: Nick Yarde - ?The Power and Impact of Camping and Retreat Ministry in Indiana?
August 09, 2016 07:31 - 53 minutes - 50.9 MBHUMP#024: Nick Yarde - “The Power and Impact of Camping and Retreat Ministry in Indiana” The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana to achieve the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In Episode 024 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller interviews Nick Yarde the Associate Director of Discipleship Development, Camping and Retreat Ministries for the I...
HUMP#023:Rev.Tom Heaton-Mission Guatemala
July 29, 2016 09:40 - 23 minutes - 23.5 MBIn Episode 23 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr Brad Miller has a conversation with Rev. Tom Heaton the founder and director of Mission Guatemala. Tom tells the story of the founding and the focus of Mission Guatemala. Tom shares with Brad how adopting son’s from Guatemala led to trips to the country, (the poorest in the western hemisphere), where Tom personally witnessed the devastating poverty. Tom felt the call l to do do something about the poverty he saw which led to his decis...
HUMP#022: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble-Incoming Bishop to the Indiana Area United Methodist Church
July 18, 2016 20:04 - 33 minutes - 17.2 MBOn July 16, 2016 the North Central Jurisdiction of United Methodist Church announced that Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble presently serving the Iowa Annual Conference UMC was assigned to become the resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the UMC as of September 1, 2016. A few months prior Dr. Brad Miller had an opportunity to interview Bishop Trimble about his call to ministry, his views on the state of the church and about his book on issues of the church in global health. The conversation ...
HUMP#021: Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs-“Becoming United Methodist From Another Denomination"
July 13, 2016 07:47 - 52 minutes - 25.5 MBThe mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in United Methodist Church in Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ the transformation of the world. In episode 21 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcasts Dr. Brad Miller has a in-depth conversation with Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs, chaplain at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Gibbs directs the campus ministry at the University of Indianapolis and is on the faculty teaching Christian fo...
HUMP#020: Rev. David V. W. Owen- “The Perpetual Mission Impact of Africa University"
July 06, 2016 08:11 - 27 minutes - 14 MBThe mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ the transformation of the world. In Episode 20 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. David V. W. Owen chairperson of the Africa University campaign. David had the difficult task of taking on the chairperson ship of the African University campaign upon the untimely death...
HUMP #019: Rev. Matt Lipan-?The Hybrid Approach to Launching Indiana's Newest United Methodist Church"
June 28, 2016 11:30 - 45 minutes - 22.2 MBHUMP #019: Rev. Matt Lipan-“The Hybrid Approach to Launching Indiana's Newest United Methodist Church" The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world. In Episode#019, Dr. Brad Miller has an enlightening conversation with Rev. Matt Lipan, Lead Pastor of "Gateway Community Church" in Indianapolis. Gateway is In...
HUMP#018: Josie Clark - Indiana Conference Youth Ministry President
June 23, 2016 01:58 - 23 minutes - 12.6 MBHUMP#018: Josie Clark - Indiana Conference Youth Ministry President The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church to achieve the goal of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In episode 018 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast the focus is youth ministry as Brad talks with Indiana youth ministry president Josie Clark. Josie graduated from Dyer (Indiana) High School in ...
HUMP#017: Bishop Michael Coyner - ?Imagine Indiana and More?
April 25, 2016 05:54 - 52 minutes - 25.5 MBHUMP#017: Bishop Michael Coyner - ?Imagine Indiana and More? / / The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana through conversation and commentary to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world / In episode 017 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has an in depth conversation with Bishop Michael Coyner. Bishop Coyner has served in the episcopacy fo...
HUMP#016: Allison Curts-"Mission & Social Advocacy"
March 29, 2016 22:33 - 17 minutes - 9.59 MBHUMP#016: Allison Curts-"Mission & Social Advocacy" / In Episode #016 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Allison Curts, Associate Director for Mission and Advocacy for the Indiana Conference. Allison is a layperson and a member of the Yorktown United Methodist Church. She serves on the Annual Conference staff in relating to and advocating for mission opportunities in Indiana and beyond. Allison was elected as a lay delegate to the 2016 General Con...
HUMP#015:Darren Cushman Wood-"The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops"b
March 09, 2016 19:11 - 33 minutes - 16.9 MBIn Episode #015 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller has an in depth conversation with Rev. Darren Cushman Wood, Senior Pastor of the North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Darren is the author of a new book “The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops: A Dialogue on Homosexuality and Church Unity.” Brad and Darren go deep on the topic of unity and division in the church and Darren’s study of a Wesleyan approach to understanding and dealing with matters of divi...
HUMP #015: Darren Cushman Wood-“The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops"
March 09, 2016 10:31 - 33 minutes - 15.7 MBIn Episode #015 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller has an in depth conversation with Rev. Darren Cushman Wood, Senior Pastor of the North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Darren is the author of a new book “The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops: A Dialogue on Homosexuality and Church Unity.” Brad and Darren go deep on the topic of unity and division in the church and Darren’s study of a Wesleyan approach to understanding and dealing with matters of divi...
HUMP#014: Lisa Morris (Executive Director Metro Ministries "One Good Deed"
March 03, 2016 07:35 - 14 minutes - 8.35 MBIn Episode #014 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Lisa Morris who serves the church as the Executive Director of Metro Ministries - the missional arm of the Central District serving agencies and projects in metropolitan Indianapolis. Lisa speak about her journey to becoming the Executive Director of Metro ministries and describes the mission and the opportunities before Metro Ministries. She tells us about the various community service centers ...
HUMP#013: Glenn Howell - "Leadership, Mentoring and Management in the Local Church"
February 26, 2016 00:10 - 44 minutes - 32.1 MBIn episode 013 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Rev. Glenn Howell the Senior Pastor at Zionsville United Methodist Church on all things leadership. Glenn has served the Indiana Conference as a church planter and district superintendent and currently serves one of the larger congregations in the annual conference. Glenn and Brad discuss leadership in the local church in terms of recruitment, training, and mentoring of leaders as well as develop...
HUMP#012: Charlie Rownd-"Protecting Your Church"
February 20, 2016 02:17 - 39 minutes - 19.7 MBHUMP#012: Charlie Rownd-"Protecting Your Church" In this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a fascinating conversation with Charlie Rownd Associate Superintendent of the Central District. In a former life Charlie was an FBI agent and now works as part of the security team for the National Football League Indianapolis Colts. In addition Charlie works diligently for the Central District and the Indiana conference in matters of church security both legally and...
HUMP#011: Rev. Brent Wright "Ministry to People in the Margin"
December 11, 2015 05:43 - 50 minutes - 23.7 MBIn Episode 011 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a fascinating discussion with, an advocate for people in the margins of society, Rev. Brent Wright, pastor of the Broad Ripple United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Brent has made his voice known as advocate for people in the LGBT community. This has taken the form of writing articles in blogs and publications supporting the rights of same gender couples to marry and taking a stand in opposition to the efforts of...
HUMP#010:Rev. Charles Harrison "Standing in the Gap"
December 03, 2015 01:41 - 50 minutes - 23.5 MBIn Episode 010 of the United Methodist Podcast, Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Charles Harrison, Sr. Pastor of The Barnes United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Rev. Harrison has been pastor of Barnes UMC for 22 years which is located in an urban neighborhood with one of the highest violent crime rates in the country. Under Rev. Harrison’s leadership Barnes UMC has responded to the violence by organizing with other neighborhood churches into an organization called the “10 Poin...
HUMP#009: Skyler Nimmons "Indiana Conference Director of Communications"
November 25, 2015 03:28 - 18 minutes - 8.86 MBEpisode #009 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast features a conversation between Dr. Brad Miller and Skyler Nimmons the Director of Communications for the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. Brad and Skyler discuss the role of story telling in communications as well as tools and educational opportunities available to assist local churches with communication.
HUMP#008: Rev. Andy Kinsey-Good Theology from Our Knees
November 10, 2015 06:29 - 28 minutes - 13.4 MBIn episode 008 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Andy Kinsey of the Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin Indiana. Brad and Andy discuss developing strategic partnerships between the local church and the community to achieve outreach. The specific ways that Grace Church does this through a unique Christmas dinner and regular meals served in the community. They discuss what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, matters regarding the 2016 General...
HUMP#007: Aleze Fulbright-Deploying Leaders in the Church
November 06, 2015 06:51 - 34 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this edition of the United Methodist podcast Brad Miller has a conversation with Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright the Director of Leadership Development for the Indiana Annual Conference. The interview ranged from Dr. Fulbright's personal call to ministry to her strategy of discerning, developing and deploying leadership in the church. She shared her passion to raise up a new generation of leaders among the laity and clergy alike. She also spoke of her thoughts in the state of leadership in the ...
HUMP#006: Rev. Frank Beard, A Passion for The Church
October 31, 2015 10:03 - 35 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode of The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Frank Beard, Senior Pastor of Castleton UMC-Indianapolis about his passion for the church, his leadership as a delegate to the 2016 General Conference and fishing.