Our Episode today discusses the current topic of where does civil responsibility end and religious freedom begin? Is religious freedom just an American construct or a principle worthy of defense? And if not, what is worthy of defense for the disciples of Jesus Christ? Warning: We are not the “Men in Black” from the pulpit, but from the pews “across the rail” ....

Our Episode today discusses the current phenomena of statue toppling. Is this an acceptable emotional outlet for past wrongdoings? Should we commemorate pivotal events and leaders in our national history? And who decides who and what we commemorate? Warning: We are not the “Men in Black” from the pulpit, but from the pews “across the rail” ....

Our Episode today discusses how the Church – and we are the church – responds to injustice. What is the delineation between the acceptable and unacceptable?

Our Episode today discusses the use of public vulgarity among UMC elders, seminary students, and thought leaders on social media, and how that affects the perception of our tribe. WTF, John Wesley? Warning: We are not the “Men in Black” from the pulpit, but from the pews “across the rail” ....

The Stay-at-home directive of our Governor has expired and we are not only getting back to normal, we are flooding back to normal. And yet there is reticence on the part of our Bishop to relax the conference’s church closure directive until further notice. As other churches and denominations start to renew services in their local churches, how does that reflect on the United Methodist witness in our local communities?

Our Episode today discusses the large UMC budget shortfall reported in March that could perhaps be exacerbated because of COVID-19, and how a potential reduction in giving due to the slowing economy will change how we do church in the near future….

Our Episode today discusses how weird it was not worshiping together on Easter, and also funny church stuff as we try to flatten the curve of the cabin fever pandemic….

Our Episode today discusses how we keep a positive attitude and encourage each other during The Big Wait, and what we’re thinking and doing while we’re all home bound and exhibiting initial symptoms of cabin fever….

Our episode today discusses the COVID-19 virus outbreak, and what the Church's role and response should be to this situation.