Pastors in Pews Podcast

Scott sits down with Rev. Jon Kuncel who has been ministering with youth & young adults in the NM Conference for decades.  He shares some thoughts about what's changed in the last couple of tumultuous years and what remains the same.

Rev. Dr. Heike Miller chats about traditions she experienced in her homeland of southwestern Germany.  They could be scary.  They could be hope-filled.  There's a lot about a different expression of Epiphany that informs the season in which we find ourselves today.

Scott sits down with Clovis DS, Rev. Ernie Vineyard to talk about something near and dear to Ernie's heart - the rural/small church.  We also get an inside look at DSing small churches.

Scott sits down with Rev. Nema LeCuyer to talk about Salvation Mountain, a remarkable art installation built by one man in the California desert.  It's devoted to the simple message that God loves you.  

Scott sits down with Pastors Bill Case & Ross Whiteaker to share stories about they came to be who they are, their faith journeys and perspectives.

Scott sits down with Pastor of Asbury UMC-Odessa, Raul Garcia to talk about his unique journey to Odessa, how being flexible during the pandemic was a blessing, and beard envy.  

Scott sits down with Rev. Dr. Michael Beck, pastor of 2 churches in the FL Conference, Director of the Fresh Expressions House of Studies at United Theological Seminary, author of many "church nerd" books.  We discussed his new more autobiographical book, Painting with Ashes.  We also discuss his view of Fresh Expressions and the great need for it in communities.  Michael will be joining us on March 12th for a Fresh Expressions Vision Day in El Paso.  

Host, Scott Sharp sits down with Rev. Kim Kinsey, Senior Pastor of Western Hills UMC in El Paso to talk about Advent.  They touch upon Narnia, C.S. Lewis and even the Goo Goo Dolls.  As always, Kim approaches the topic from a deeply insightful perspective.

Scott sits down with Rev. Blair Thompson-White, Director of Leadership Ministry for TMF to discuss how to apply the 5 Adaptive Muscles to this strange time for the church.  

For more, please find Blair's podcast, Igniting Imagination at: Igniting Imagination Podcast

Scott sits down with Rev. George Miller to discuss his unique ministry in welcoming and serving immigrant populations at the US border and also in Europe.  He shares how his background and every ministry experience has prepared him for what came (will come) next.