WesleyCast

WesleyCast 3.02

May 25, 2018 22:30 - 36 minutes - 34 MB

The WesleyCast Crew welcomes Christopher Ritter for a candid discussion on General Conference, The United Methodist Church, and the Way Forward.

WesleyCast 3.01

April 12, 2018 18:44 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

We are back! The WesleyCast returns when you least expect it. Nobody expects the WesleyCast! Talk from around the Methodist/Wesleyan world with Drew, Evan, and Stephen.

WesleyCast - Easter 2017

March 28, 2017 18:57 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

In this episode of the WesleyCast... We talk about the United Methodist Church and where our strength is. We ask an important question about advice for the Bishop's Commission We talk about remembering the importance of the bodily resurrection. Our BIG question this episode is: If you could give one piece of advice to the Bishop's Commission on the Way Forward, what would it be and why? Tweet us. Give us a Facebook comment. Tell us what your advice would be!

WesleyCast 24

December 29, 2016 23:07 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

In this episode of the WesleyCast we talk about the busy Advent Season and ways for us to work with people across both sides of the aisle.

WesleyCast 23 - Stuck

October 11, 2016 02:06 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

In this episode of the WesleyCast we lament our own stuckness in The United Methodist Church and offer some helpful advice about seeing ourselves not as being stuck but in mission and ministry to a hurting world. Evan sits down with Tammie Grimm to talk about her ministry as an ordained deacon in The United Methodist Church.

WesleyCast 22 - Lost

September 14, 2016 19:18 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MB

In this Episode of the WesleyCast we talk about the question from that famous TV show, Lost. "Where are we?" How did we get here? Where is here? What are we doing here? and What is our best posture for being here?

WesleyCast 21 - A New Day

August 10, 2016 03:09 - 48 minutes - 74.1 MB

WesleyCast is celebrating year 3 of being the best source for Methodist and Wesleyan thought and conversations from across the theological spectrum. As we begin season three, Drew, Evan, and Stephen look back at how far we have come. We celebrate some of our moments and reflect on some of our laments. Also on this episode of the WesleyCast we feature an interview with Rev. Matt Rawle on relating Christ in new ways. We would love to hear your feedback. What was your favorite episode? What is o...

WesleyCast 20 - Missional Church

March 23, 2016 22:13 - 48 minutes - 72.9 MB

In this episode of the WesleyCast Discussion on our missing colleague, Evan Rohrs-Dodge Thoughts about Missional Church An Interview with Dr. Brian Russell

WesleyCast 19 - New Year

February 02, 2016 20:44 - 41 minutes - 59.2 MB

In this last episode of Season Two of the WesleyCast we explore Baptism in the United Methodist Church. What does it mean that we are all part of the body of Christ? How do we affirm this? What does it mean to remember our baptism? We also sit down for an interview with Dr. Scott Kisker, author and professor at United Theological Seminary.

WesleyCast 18 - Advent/Christmas

December 23, 2015 09:27 - 41 minutes - 59.4 MB

On this episode of the WesleyCast we explore our favorite time of the year and share pastor's secrets of the season. Rev. Talbot Davis, pastor of Good Shepherd UMC in Charlotte, NC, joins us to talk about ministry and his upcoming books.

WesleyCast 17 - Seminary Survival

October 27, 2015 23:42 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MB

In this episode of the WesleyCast, we explore: Our favorite Kevin Smith movies/moments. Our favorite things about seminary. Tips and tricks of the seminary life.

WesleyCast 016 - Prayer

September 04, 2015 17:55 - 46 minutes - 64.6 MB

On this episode of the WesleyCast, we catch up on the good and bad things about prayer. What are some of the best prayers that you have heard? What are some of the worst prayers? Drew sits down for an interview with Dr. F. Belton Joyner.

WesleyCast 15 - AC Wrap-up

August 04, 2015 08:52 - 55 minutes - 76 MB

In this episode of the WesleyCast, Drew and Evan try to do the podcast without Stephen. The outcome is not that good. We wrap up our conversations about Annual Conferences in 2015. There is a special interview with Dr. Beth Felker Jones, professor at Wheaton College. She shares about her new book, Faithful: A Theology of Sex.

WesleyCast 14 - Pragmatism

July 07, 2015 01:03 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MB

The Via Media Methodists discuss: Our favorite Tarantino films. Why pragmatism exists in the church. An interview with the Rev. Dr. David McAllister-Wilson, the president of Wesley Seminary.

WesleyCast 13 - Paul

June 18, 2015 19:18 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MB

In this Annual Conference edition of the WesleyCast we discuss our favorite things about Annual Conference, the Apostle Paul, and have an interview with Dr. Douglas Campbell from Duke Divinity School. Let us know your thoughts on Paul at facebook.com/viamediamethodists Thank you for listening to the WesleyCast

WesleyCast 12 - Itinerancy

April 24, 2015 00:18 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MB

In this episode of the WesleyCast 12 Conversations about Tom Cruise Looking into itinernacy An interview with J. Warren Smith Follow us on twitter: @viamediaumc Like us on facebook: facebook.com/viamediamethodists

WesleyCast11 - Hot Topics 1

March 18, 2015 22:29 - 29 minutes - 41.3 MB

The second season of the WesleyCast begins with a bang! On this episode we discuss the affect of SNL on our culture and our churches and confront some of the hot topics in Methodism today. What does it mean to be the church in the public square? How can we engage the culture around us without diluting the gospel? Help us wrestle with these questions and more. Tweet us your questions about being the church and being the witness of Christ. Lets continue these conversations through social m...

WesleyCast 10 - Rev. Adam Hamilton

February 02, 2015 22:36 - 1 hour - 85 MB

This is the 10th anniversary edition of the WesleyCast and to celebrate we have a special guest interview with Rev. Adam Hamilton, Senior Pastor of the Church of the Ressurection in Leawood, KS. Rev. Hamilton talks with Via Media Methodists about a wide range of subjects in the Methodist Church today from online communion to the future of the United Methodist Church. You can connect with Rev. Adam Hamilton on twitter: @RevAdamHamilton or on facebook: Rev. Adam Hamilton Thank you for all yo...

WesleyCast 9 - Slow Church

January 12, 2015 21:16 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

The WesleyCast welcomes you to the new year with a special episode on Slow Church. Why are we so fascinated by megachurches and megachurch pastors? With Pastor Mark Driscoll stepping down and Mars Hill Church being disbanded and sold off, the WesleyCast brings you a lively discussion about what church could be. Who is your favorite megachurch pastor? Who would you rather never hear from again? We offer some lessons from the megachurch and from the slow church movement. Also in this episo...

WesleyCast 8 - Advent

December 10, 2014 20:17 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MB

In this Advent and Christmas themed episode we discuss our favorite Christmas movies. We talk about the season of Advent and waiting versus instant gratification. We interview Steven Manskar, Director of Wesleyan Leadership at the General Board of Discipleship on what it means to be a leader in the church. Dr. Manskar blogs at wesleyanleadership.com You can follow him on twitter: @smanskar Have a blessed Advent and a merry Christmas from the WesleyCast crew.

WesleyCast Episode 7 - Leadership

November 17, 2014 20:20 - 39 minutes - 55 MB

In this episode of the WesleyCast we celebrate THANKSgiving as we talk about our favorite Tom Hanks movies. We discuss what it means to be a leader in the church today and interview Bishop Grant Hagiya. Bishop Grant Hagiya is the bishop of the Pacific Northwest Conference of the United Methodist Church. He offers some deep insights into Wesleyan Leadership and talks about his book, Spiritual Kaizen.

WesleyCast 6 - Youth Ministry

September 09, 2014 21:41 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MB

In this Episode of the WesleyCast we talk about Youth Ministry. What is your worst Youth Ministry experience? How can ministry be effective in reaching new people and creating disciples? A special interview with Jeremy Steele on the nature of youth ministry. You can check out Jeremy Steele on twitter: @unpretending You can get Jeremy Steele's new book on Youth Ministry, Reclaiming the Lost Soul of Youth Ministry, at seedbed.com As always give us a review on iTunes and a shoutout...

WesleyCast Episode 5 - Evangelism

August 25, 2014 19:54 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

In this edition of the WesleyCast: We discuss and reflect on the recent death of Robin Williams and remember the gift that he was to us. We talk about evangelism and why it sometimes leaves us with a bad taste in our mouths. We offer some simple evangelism tips that work for us. We have an interview with Dr. Elaine Heath, a professor at Perkins School for Theology, SMU. She talks about evangelism and the missional church. Links to check out: Robin Williams on Golf - http://youtu.be/Bi6...

Wesley Cast Episode 004 - Conversations

July 21, 2014 21:50 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

In this episode of the WesleyCast we have important conversations! Conversations over our favorite meal of the day, Breakfast! Conversations about a book of conversations in the United Methodist Church called Finding Our Way. Conversations with Allan R. Bevere over the nature of the church today. Allan blogs at www.allanbevere.com and you can follow him on twitter @arbevere In this episode we are giving away free copies of the book, Finding Our Way. You can get a free copy of the book b...

Wesley Cast Episode 3 - Seedbed

July 09, 2014 20:29 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MB

In this special edition of the WesleyCast we interview J.D. Walt of Seedbed to find out more about the what, why, and how of Seedbed. You can find J.D. Walt on twitter: @jdwalt You can find Seedbed online at: seedbed.com Leave us feedback online on facebook: viamediamethodists twitter: @viamediaumc We have got some Seedbed giveaways to give away this month. Let us know what you think of the podcast and we will get you some free stuff!

Wesley Cast Episode 002 - Conference

June 24, 2014 02:43 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

In this edition of the WesleyCast we explore: The great and wonderful world of Annual Conference. You can get Annual Conference reports and more at http://www.umc.org/who-we-are/2014-annual-conference-reports Adam Hamilton and Mike Slaughter's proposal on the current state of the UMC called "A Way Forward". You can find a copy of the proposal here: https://awayforward.net/#/home And we have a live dialogue with Rev. Matt O'Reilly about the United Methodist Church. Rev. Matt O'Reilly b...

WesleyCast Episode 1 - Dialogue

June 03, 2014 19:48 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

In this episode of the WesleyCast We talk about some great Charles Wesley hymns(that you should be singing in worship). We dicuss why we are United Methodist(sometimes it is about a girl). We breakdown the recent forum on human sexuality in the NYAC(here is a link to it: http://www.nyac.com/newsdetail/114545). Finally we wrap up the conversation by discussing the nature of dialogue vs. debate. iTunes ratings are appreciated! Feedback is always welcome. If you like the show or would like...

WesleyCast Preview Episode

May 14, 2014 20:49 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

This is the preview episode of the WesleyCast. We are talking about all things happening in the world of Methodism and Wesleyan thought today. In this episode we introduce ourselves and have a brief dialogue over Bishop Coyner's proposals for restructing the polity of the UMC. Those proposals can be found here. Join us next week as we realease our first full length episode entited Dialogue and Covenant.

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