One Georgia UMC Podcast

One Georgia UMC Podcast

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One Georgia UMC Podcast episodes

  • Connecting with Shannon Karafanda

    Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Shannon Karafand about reaching new people in the community, spreading Holy Mischief, loving one another to Christ, and being authentic on social media.

    Shannon is the pastor of Trinity UMC in Cartersville. 

    17 min
  • Connecting with Jeff Cook

    Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Jeff Cook about leading an outreach-oriented congregation, "Messy" breakfasts on Sunday morning, hard decisions, and working to create a space where every person can belong and find relationship with Christ. 

    Jeff is pastor of Trinity UMC in Warner Robbins, Georgia. 

    "Know Christ, Serve Christ, Share Christ" 

    29 min
  • Connecting with Elizabeth Pollard

    Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Elizabeth Pollard about following the call to ministry and about choosing life, not just letting it happen to you. 

    Elizabeth is pastor of Newnan Chapel UMC in Newnan, Georgia. 

    "My decision to come to The United Methodist Church was because I fell in love with the theology. I fell in love with grace."

    17 min
  • Connecting with Abra Lattany-Reed
    Welcome to the One Georgia Podcast! Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Abra Lattany-Reed about her call to ministry as a bi-vocational pastor, the ministry of presence, elevating the role of the church in diversity and justice matters, and the hard work of dismantling racism. 
     
    Abra serves in the South Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church as Director of Diversity and Justice Ministries. 
     
    We are a community that does life together. As a way to strengthen our connection, you are encouraged to drive around your community this week and ask, "God, what would it look like for me to elevate your word here? What would it look like for me to dismantle the systems that are there, to disrupt with holiness and word, and how can we honor your kingdom?"
     
    Discussed today:
     
    Resources on Religion and Race - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/agencies/religion-and-race
     
    Read John 14 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John%2014&version=CEB
     
    Read Psalm 37 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2037&version=CEB
    25 min
  • Connecting with Steven Usry

    Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Dr. Steven Usry about going through a pain point as a church and rebuilding, about hiring and pouring into church staff, and about the prayer Bishop Dease utters daily. 

    Steven is pastor of Dalton First UMC. 

    More on topics discussed today:

    Staff support - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/how-to-support-your-church-staff-and-why-you-should 

    Listening to Your Community - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/mycom-podcast-ep-008-how-successful-churches-listen-to-their-community 

    Browse Cokesbury's Bible Studies - https://www.cokesbury.com/studies

     

    24 min
  • Connecting with Adriane Burgess

    Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Adriane Burgess about "Dessert Devotions," matching your passions with your calling, and letting the silo walls down to be the same person everywhere. 

    Adriane is pastor of St Mary's Road UMC in the Columbus area, an avid baker who loves to whip up easy dessert recipes along with an engaging devotional,  

     

    More about topics discussed today:  

    Dessert Devotions - https://www.dessertdevotion.com/

    Resources for Clergy Families and Those Who Care For Them - https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/resources-for-clergy-families-and-those-who-care-for-them 

    What Are Your Spiritual Gifts? - https://www.umc.org/en/content/exploring-your-spiritual-gifts 

     

    18 min
  • Connecting with Ralph Thompson

    Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Ralph Thompson about starting a new appointment, the value of intergenerational ministry, and being authentically yourself in the pulpit. 

    Ralph is pastor of Bethany UMC in Smyrna. He holds a Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div) from Candler School of Theology.  


    Resources on Topics Discussed in This Episode:
     
    Community Partnerships
    https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/articles/fostering-effective-community-partnerships
     
    Intergenerational Ministry
    https://www.resourceumc.org/en/content/a-church-for-the-ages-vibrant-vital-intentionally-intergenerational
     
    Cross-Racial Appointments
    https://www.r2hub.org/library/tag/CRCC#gsc.tab=0
    17 min
  • Connecting with Jonathan Smith

    Today Bishop Dease talks with Rev. Dr. Jonathan Smith about serving in a college town, transforming the world through campus ministry, and how the United Methodist connection steps up in disaster response.

    Jonathan is pastor of Pittman Park UMC in Statesboro. He has a Master of Divinity (M.Div) from Emory University and a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) focused in Church and Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary. 

    In this episode:

    UMComission - https://www.umcommission.org/
    Georgia Southern Wesley Foundation - https://gswesley.com/
    Claflin University - https://www.claflin.edu/student-life/life-on-campus/spiritual-life
    UMCOR - https://umcmission.org/umcor/

    21 min
  • Connecting with Bishop Dease

    In this episode of the One Georgia UMC Podcast, meet Bishop Robin Dease! Rev. Dr. Rodrigo Cruz asks Bishop Dease to share her story. It's a journey that begins in Brooklyn, New York. 

    39 min

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Join Bishop Robin Dease as she connects with United Methodist clergy across Georgia! We’ll hear stories of brokenness, hope, and transformation with plenty of laughter, prayers, and thoughtful…