This week on Faith in Pieces, we’re asking: What does the United Methodist Church actually say about war, peace, and diplomacy?

We explore the UMC’s Social Principles and what it means to be a people committed to peacemaking in a world that often chooses conflict. From just war theory to active nonviolence, we talk about what it looks like to follow Jesus as peacemakers—not just in theory, but in practice.

Got a question you’ve been afraid to ask? We’d love to hear it.

This week on Faith in Pieces, we’re asking: What should we say when someone is grieving or in crisis?

We unpack the well-meaning but harmful phrases people often say in tough times—and explore how theology, presence, and silence can actually bring comfort. From “everything happens for a reason” to “just showing up,” we reflect on what it means to be truly present with those who are hurting.

Got a question you’ve been afraid to ask? We’d love to hear it.

#FaithInPieces #MosaicUMC #GriefSupport #ChristianityAndGrief #BeingPresent #FaithAndSuffering #UMC #PodcastConversation

Faith, Forgiveness, and Chromebook Arson

We explore big questions from a middle school perspective (with special guest Bryce Erwin), including what it means to forgive others, how Jesus might handle social media, and how the church can create space where every generation feels seen and heard. Along the way, we also touch on mentorship, burnout, and one very specific TikTok trend involving a smoking Chromebook.

Got a question you’ve been afraid to ask? We’d love to hear it.

🧩 Faith in Pieces is a podcast from Mosaic United Methodist Church.

Dividing Walls and Other Church Renovation Projects

We’re asking the big one: If we say we’re inclusive… does that mean we’re not taking the Bible seriously?

In this episode, we unpack how certain verses have been weaponized to exclude and how we can reclaim a fuller, more faithful reading of scripture. We also talk about the real, complicated emotions that come up when we're in worship with people whose political views feel... not just different, but harmful. What does unity look like without demanding uniformity? How do we hold boundaries without breaking relationships? Can curiosity really be a spiritual practice?

There’s a lot to take in—but it’s honest, hopeful, and just irreverent enough to feel like sitting around a table with friends who are wrestling right alongside you.

🧩 Listen now at mosaicumctx.org/faithinpieces

And if you’ve got a question for a future episode, we want to hear it!

Get to know our future associate pastor, Rev. Whitney Pepper, as she sits down with Pastor Shuler to talk about faith, politics, and—yes—pineapple on pizza. This episode dives into what it means to be citizens of heaven in a politically divided world, and how our faith can inform not just how we vote, but how we live. Plus, we hear from other pastors at Annual Conference about their deepest faith questions and biggest hopes for the future of the church.

🎙️ Got a burning question or just a weird one? Send it to: [email protected]

🦖✨ Episode 2 is here!

Did humans and dinosaurs ever live together?

Do healing miracles still happen — and if so, how do I get one?

We’re talking science, Scripture, and the deep longing behind our questions — all in this week’s episode of Faith in Pieces.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts

#faithinpieces #podcast #askingforafriend #mosaicumc #honestfaith #healingmiracles #dinosaursandfaith #miraclelottery

In this first conversation, we’re recapping Sunday’s sermon, reflecting on what Jesus really meant when he talked about hell, and diving into two big listener-submitted questions: Is church always supposed to be fun? and Is Jesus really the only way?

This season is called Asking for a Friend — and we want your questions, too!

Faith in Pieces — Building faith together, piece by piece, story by story.

Season 1: Asking for a Friend explores the questions we don’t always get to ask in church. Sermon reflections, deeper dives, and listener-submitted questions all come together in a space where questions belong.