One Thing More

Hey there! In this latest episode of the One Thing More podcast, hosts Jamalyn and Kim dive into the summer vibes and discuss a topic close to their hearts: blessings. They share their thoughts on how sometimes, when life gets crazy busy, it's easy to forget to bless others. But they remind us that the real magic happens when we shift our focus from ourselves to our neighbors and how we can be a blessing to them.

They challenge the idea that blessings should be a transaction or an "I scratch your back, you scratch mine" kind of deal. Nope, it's all about grace, baby! Give blessings with a sincere heart, without expecting anything in return.

Kim and Jamalyn also share about vulnerability. They talk about the difficulty some folks have in receiving blessings because they struggle with feeling worthy of them. It's a deep dive into the intricacies of the human heart and the importance of being open to receiving the goodness that comes our way.

So, if you're ready to explore the beauty of blessings, grace, vulnerability, and gratitude, grab a cup of your favorite beverage, kick back, and tune in to this incredible episode. These hosts know how to deliver some heartfelt insights and personal anecdotes that will leave you feeling inspired and ready to embrace the power of blessings in your own life. Don't miss out!

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Do you believe in the power of blessings? Join the hosts of "One Thing More" as they explore the ways in which we can project good into the lives of others. Hosts Kim King and Jamalyn Peigh Williamson continue the conversation from the previous Sunday's sermon on confirmation and the concept of blessing. As they share their personal experiences with confirmation classes and teaching them, they discuss the importance of learning about service, the church, and what it means to be a believer. They also explore how blessings come after wrestling with God and encourage young people being confirmed to think about their unique traits and what blessings they can project into the world. Whether you are deeply rooted in your faith or simply curious, this podcast will leave you with a lot to ponder.

Shaming outsiders into doing what's expected is not the way of faith. In this podcast episode, Jamalyn Williamson and Kim King, pastors at Zionsville United Methodist Church, discuss the importance of understanding the original Greek words used in the Bible, the significance of community and togetherness in pursuing faith, and the importance of faith being put into action through staying in community, checking one's ego, and including outsiders. We even get a drop in from Pastor Dave!

Grab a cup of your favorite beverage and settle in for this week’s episode of One Thing More. In this episode of the podcast, Kim King and Jamalyn, both pastors at Zionsville United Methodist Church, have a chat about abundance and how it relates to entitlement and the burden of having too much. They discuss the significance of failure and how it can be liberating to attempt things without fear. They emphasize how we are called to invest our abundance in people and help them understand their own calling to do the same. And they talk about the challenges of helping people find their calling and casting their nets in life to discover what God has in store for them. It's a thought-provoking conversation that's sure to leave you with plenty to ponder.

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What makes Holy Week and Easter so special? In this episode of the podcast "One Thing More," hosts Kim and Jamalyn discuss Holy Week and Easter. They reflect on their favorite services during Holy Week and share personal memories of Easter celebrations in their childhood, They talk about the significance of retelling stories and the beauty of tradition and history, discuss the messy and broken aspects of Good Friday, and the importance of sitting with brokenness in our lives.

In this episode of "One Thing More" podcast, hosts Jamalyn Williamson and Kim King, both pastors at Zionsville United Methodist Church, discuss their recent sermon titled "Wherefore Art Thou Lazarus?" They mention how Dave, their co-pastor, used Romeo and Juliet to discuss the structure of John's chapter in an interesting and fun way. Jamalyn reminisces about her husband's (Pastor Dave) hippie style of teaching while barefoot, with a head full of curly hair. They discuss how the topic of death and the reality of human mortality is difficult to talk about, but important to acknowledge. This episode touches on Jesus’ impending death, graceful aging, and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) and how it addresses grief.

In this week’s episode of One Thing More, Kim and Jamalyn break down the importance of Sabbath - taking a break from work and responsibilities for a period of time. They talk about how people often feel like they have to do everything themselves, and how surrendering control and allowing others to take over can be a good thing. People often put too much value on their identity being tied to their work and responsibilities, and that taking a Sabbath can help remind us of our true identity as God's creation.

In this podcast episode, hosts Jamalyn and Kim discuss our recent church guests, Steve Argue and Andy Jung, from the Fuller Institute at Fuller Seminary in LA. Steve and Andy worked with the church on an initiative called Growing Young and held a seminar with church leaders and staff. Steve also preached at the church's services. They also discuss the work and life schedules of young adults. Jamalyn also talks about her journey to becoming a pastor, including her experience with Barbara Brown Taylor at Duke Chapel who inspired her to pursue her calling.

In this week's episode of One Thing More, Jamalyn and Kim discuss the sermon from the previous week about the story of the ten lepers who were healed by Jesus, and the one who returned to thank Him. They focus on the fact that the one who came back was a Samaritan. They also talk about a book called "She Got Up Off the Couch," which is a memoir by Haven Kimmel about her mother's journey. Kimmel’s mother grew up in poverty, overcame her difficulties, and went back to college, ultimately graduating summa cum laude. Kim shares her own zigzagging story of how she started at RCA, working on the factory floor, and worked there for 20 years, moving around and up before leaving to attend seminary.

The issue of same-sex marriage has been debated at General Conferences of The United Methodist Church for fifty years, and since 2015, the pressure around this issue has increased.

On February 19, Zionsville UMC gathered together for one worship service as well as a question and answer session to talk about what is currently happening in the denomination and how we, as a congregation, are responding. In this week’s episode of One Thing More, hosts Jamalyn and Kim continue the conversation and share their thoughts on what lay in store for Zionsville UMC over the coming months.