Beyond Baptism

In this episode the Youth Ministries team discusses the mystery of prayer! This episode explores the challenges of prayer, but also what it can look like to pray with and for your children. This podcast is relevant for anyone who finds prayer mysterious and challenging for yourself and your family.

Director of Children's Ministries Amy Jo Alspaugh invites author Kari Kampakis to discuss hard parenting topics around identity, self-esteem, kindness, friendship, and body image. Although Kari Kampakis' books discuss raising young girls, this conversation will illuminate realities for girls and boys of all age groups. Listen along as we contemplate how to raise children who understand who they are and whose they are.

Our Youth Ministry team Jason Rhymer and Sarah Simmons discuss the reality of doing youth ministry in a pandemic. This episode will give you an honest look at what ministry has looked like at Myers Park UMC in this season. These are hard times and we want you to know you are not alone. If you have a youth in the church you love, please listen!

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Children's Ministries Director Amy Jo Alspaugh invites our parish nurse, Lauren Smith, and our Pastor for Congregational Care, Rev. Bill Roth, to discuss anxiety in children. We recognize that anxiety is a rising concern for our children during the pandemic and, as a church, we hope to provide more insight, direction, and support for you and your family. This episode is intended for parents and loved ones of all ages and stages of children.

Welcome to Beyond Baptism, a podcast produced by Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. This is an introduction to our feed, why we are talking about baptism, more information on our ministries, and an opportunity to meet our leaders Jason Rhymer and Amy Jo Alspaugh. Today's episode addresses all life stages of children and youth. Thanks for listening!

Visit us at myersparkumc.org.