Bishop Leeland’s grandparents and great-grandmother were influential in his spiritual journey from the start. He was trained as a pastoral counselor, but realized through prayer that he was in the wrong place and soon began pastoral ministry. Today he is an avid reader, chess aficionado and accordion player. ======= Like the podcast? Please leave a review.   Follow us:

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United Methodist pastor Jacob Armstrong is a fan of epic adventure movies like Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings. In this episode, he shares some of the connections he sees between the films and the Bible, and a couple of quotes that can inspire and encourage our spiritual journeys. ======= Like the podcast? Please leave a review. Follow us:

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“From everywhere to everywhere!” Thomas Kemper of the General Board of Global Ministries inspires us with the stories of United Methodist the more than 350 missionaries in over 65 countries who connect us with those on the edges of society, expand our worldview and deepen our faith.

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In this conversation, United Methodist Bishop James Swanson talks about how his early days in the church shaped his life and faith, his extraordinary call to ministry, why he encourages people to share their “glory sightings,” and the spiritual reason he carries a rock in his toiletry bag when he travels. =======   Like the podcast? Please leave a review.   Follow us:

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Rudy Rasmus and St. John’s United Methodist Church in Houston, TX, which he co-pastors with his wife the Rev. Juanita Rasmus, are a force for good in their community. Listen as Pastor Rudy shares how early in his faith journey he learned to celebrate the good and to live openly, honestly and transparently every day. =======   Like the podcast? Please leave a review.   Follow us:  

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While studying medicine, Bishop Lawson Bryan felt led to explore a call to ministry. Today he serves as Bishop of the South Georgia Conference. His training in science informs his ministry still today.

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Podcaster, speaker and author of a new book called She Dreams has a gift for bringing people together to grow as followers of Jesus. In this conversation, Tiffany Bluhm shares some of the ways she helps others make those connections and tells about how her new book is inspired by the stories of those who never gave up on who God called them to be. ======= Like the podcast? Please leave a review. Follow us:

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Sometimes life doesn’t turn out the way we planned. When that happens, we might feel discouraged, but as Bishop Sharma Lewis shares, “God utilizes everything.” Through their stories, our United Methodist bishops teach how God works even in the messy parts of life. ======= Like the podcast? Please leave a review. Follow us:

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Pastor Myriam Cortes serves Iglesia Metodista Unida Ebenezer, a Hispanic congregation in Nashville, Tennessee. Difficult events in 2017, including debates in the U.S. around DACA, the deportation of member of her congregation, and Hurricane Maria striking her hometown in Puerto Rico, were storms that the pastor’s faith sustained her through. ======= Like the podcast? Please leave a review. Follow us:

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Jesus teaches that our spiritual journeys should include working for justice by doing things like feeding the hungry and caring for the vulnerable. Learn what you can do and how United Methodist Church and Society can help. ======= Like the podcast? Please leave a review. Follow us:

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