Light + Life Podcast

Supt. Rev. Dr. Bruce N. G. Cromwell is our guest to talk about his new book, Loving From Where We Stand: A Call to Biblically Faithful Ministry with the LGBTQ+ Community. 

You can purchase the book here at the Light + Life Bookstore. 

Christie Kessinger, author of ROOTS Children's curriculum by Light + Life Publishing, discusses how children are the church of today, not tomorrow. She tells stories of children living into the fullness of the Holy Spirit and how children need to know God, not merely know about Him. 

Visit https://fmcusa.org/roots for more about the ROOTS curriculum. Visit https://freemethodistbooks.com/product/roots-fruit-of-the-spirit to purchase ROOTS. 

What has the church learned about itself from our experience with COVID-19? How can we be strengthened and learn to be overcomers? Dr. Timothy Dwyer, author of Light + Life's Revelation: Leaving Speculation Behind, is a biblical scholar and devoted Christian who encourages us in this episode to follow the pattern of Revelation and stand firm. 

You can purchase Dr. Dwyer's book at: https://freemethodistbooks.com/product/revelation-leaving-speculation-behind

The Walkemeyers, after 30 fruitful years of ministry will be transitioning over the next year to being Strategic Catalyzers for Multiplication in the FMCUSA. But this isn't any ordinary conversation about techniques or initiatives. The Walkemeyers share from their hearts about lessons they've learned and how spiritual depth opens the flood gates for a move of God. 

Pastor Fred TenEyck blessed me in this conversation, and you too will be blessed! Pastor Fred leads New Vision Fellowship Church in Forestville, Maryland – and is on the leadership team of the African Heritage Network of the FMC.

You’ll hear about the recent AHN gathering in Texas, but more importantly - in a day when tensions around race are rampant, godly conversations where we listen to one another, love and learn are essential to being transformed by the renewing of our minds. Biblical justice becomes loving action for people, not allegiance to politics.

Follow the African Heritage Network on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/230592050313746

Visit the AHN Website: http://myahn.org/

Join the FMCUSA bishops for a conversation about the challenges of the past two years and fresh vision for the future. 

The share about the buzz building around The Free Methodist Way (Watch/download videos, and obtain resources at: https://fmcusa.org/thefmway)

Purchase Free Methodist Way resources at https://freemethodistbooks.com/product-category/the-free-methodist-way.

Give to the Bishops' Crisis Response Fund here: https://give.fmcusa.org/page.aspx?pid=1278

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How can the church have conversations about biblical justice without avoiding, denying, or even feeling angry about it? Well, author Dominique Gilliard and Marissa Heffernan are my guests today, and we’re discussing that very topic. At the FMC’s Justice Network Summit coming September 9-11, Dominique will be a featured guest speaker, sharing from his soon-to-be-released book “Subversive Witness”

If you feel stuck – unable and even unwilling to participate in conversations around biblical justice, this episode is for you.

Justice Network Podcast Show Notes

Website: https://justicenetworkfmc.org

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JusticeNetworkFMC

Information on the Justice Network Summit:

Register today at https://fmcusa.formstack.com/forms/justice_network_summit($40) (Rates increase to $50 on August 1) For Dominique Gilliard, visit: https://dominiquegilliard.com/

To pre-order his latest book published by Harper Collins, Subversive Witness, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Subversive-Witness-Scriptures-Leverage-Privilege-ebook/dp/B08NHXRMWK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WGS7YYQAUY6J&dchild=1&keywords=subversive+witness&qid=1626336093&sprefix=subversi%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1

How can we live the five values of the Free Methodist Way so as to refuel our movement? Jeff Finley interviews Bishop Keith Cowart of the Free Methodist Church - USA.

Pastor Emilee Smith, Pastor Raeanne Barlow, and Bill Barlow tell their Spirit-guided story of how God called them to serve those bound by addiction and substance abuse. Through the Holy Spirit's empowerment, they have said "yes" to God and watched Him bless along the way. Theirs is a story of Love-Driven Justice that you won't want to miss. 

They'd be glad to talk to YOU about what God is calling you to do. Connect with them through their website at https://monacrest.com

Rich and Laurie's "God story" is one of calling, faithfulness, surprises, and grace. Hear their story of cross-cultural collaboration as they prepare to plant an English-speaking church in Concepción Chile. 

You can learn more about the Sheriff's and their ministry by visiting https://fmwm.org/richard-and-laurie-sheriff/ 

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