Latest Partisanism Podcast Episodes

Insights from Missouri Pastors with Revs. Fred Leist and Dale Stone

Pastoring in Partisan Times - October 30, 2020 14:13 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In Episode 7 we’re in conversation with Rev. Fred Leist, pastor of Missouri UMC in Columbia, and Presbyterian pastor Rev. Dale Stone. Together these Missouri pastors reflect on the wisdom shared in previous Partisan Times episodes and share their advice for tackling tough topics in the local chu...

Sacred Resistance with Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli

Pastoring in Partisan Times - October 23, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In Episode 6 we’re in conversation with Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli. She is the first woman to serve as senior pastor of historic Foundry United Methodist Church, which sits within blocks of The White House in Washington D.C. Foundry welcomes all, worships passionately, challenges the status quo ...

Social Media and the Public Square with Rev. Juan Carlos Huertas

Pastoring in Partisan Times - October 16, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In Episode 5 we’re in conversation with Rev. Juan Carlos Huertas, lead pastor of First United Methodist Church in Houma, Louisiana. A native of Puerto Rico and a spiritual director, Huertas loves writing about discipleship as empowerment to transform our neighborhoods, cities, and world. He is a...

Credible Communication with Mike McCurry

Pastoring in Partisan Times - October 09, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In Episode 4 we’re in conversation with Mike McCurry. From 1995 to 1998, McCurry was the White House Press Secretary for the Clinton administration. Today he is the Director for the Center for Public Theology at Wesley Theological Seminary. McCurry shares his five C’s for effective communication...

Working Class Rage with Rev. Dr. Tex Sample

Pastoring in Partisan Times - October 02, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In Episode 3 we’re in conversation with Rev. Dr. Tex Sample, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Kansas City. Through personal stories and extensive research, Tex shares insights and actionables related to reaching the white working class. Tex Sample is the Robert B. And Kathleen Roge...

Speaking Up and Out with Dr. Leah Gunning Francis

Pastoring in Partisan Times - September 25, 2020 10:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In Episode 2 we’re in conversation with Dr. Leah Gunning Francis, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty at Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Gunning Francis is the author of Ferguson and Faith: Sparking Leadership and Awakening Community. She live...

Authority and Humility with Rev. Adam Hamilton

Pastoring in Partisan Times - September 17, 2020 18:55 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In Episode 1 we’re in conversation with Rev. Adam Hamilton, senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. The Church Report named Hamilton’s congregation the most influential mainline ...