Perspectives: First Church San Diego Pastors Podcast

Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany are back in the First United Methodist Church of San Diego video studio, this time discussing anxiety and how it can be lessened through “restorative faith.” The digital Bible study kicks off with the reading of Matthew 6:25-34 – the familiar passage that urges us to “stop worrying about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

With anxiety running high throughout today’s society, this scripture can bring comfort to those who find themselves anxious. But, as Rev. Trudy points out, there’s also potential for the scripture to be misused and misquoted, shaming people for their mental health struggles and making them question their level of faith because of the worries that still exist in their life.

The two women dive deep in their discussion, talking about their own battles with anxiety, the illusion of control, materialism, consumerism, and questioning of scripture when taken at face value.

You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany are back in the First United Methodist Church of San Diego video studio, this time discussing anxiety and how it can be lessened through “restorative faith.” The digital Bible study kicks off with the reading of Matthew 6:25-34 – the familiar passage that urges us to “stop worrying about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

With anxiety running high throughout today’s society, this scripture can bring comfort to those who find themselves anxious. But, as Rev. Trudy points out, there’s also potential for the scripture to be misused and misquoted, shaming people for their mental health struggles and making them question their level of faith because of the worries that still exist in their life.

The two women dive deep in their discussion, talking about their own battles with anxiety, the illusion of control, materialism, consumerism, and questioning of scripture when taken at face value.

You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

In today’s Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany kick off a new multi-episode discussion that looks closely at our faith, asking “what good is it?” – connecting truths and experiences from Biblical times to the high running emotions, anxiety, and suspicion that many are feeling today.

Up first, the female pastors look at faith through the lens of fear by turning to Matthew 10:23-27, a passage where Jesus sends off his disciples to spread his teachings, warning them that they will be met with hostility and resistance but all they need to take with them is their faith in God.

It’s a bold call that is hard for us to embrace and understand. But, as the reverends discuss, it’s necessary today if we are going to live out God’s command to carry out justice.

Through their Bible study and discussion, they debate whether the disciples were more courageous than we are today, explain the concept of holy courage, address the fears that we face today, and ultimately ask: How do we act when life gets tough?

You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

In today’s Perspectives Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany kick off a new multi-episode discussion that looks closely at our faith, asking “what good is it?” – connecting truths and experiences from Biblical times to the high running emotions, anxiety, and suspicion that many are feeling today.

Up first, the female pastors look at faith through the lens of fear by turning to Matthew 10:23-27, a passage where Jesus sends off his disciples to spread his teachings, warning them that they will be met with hostility and resistance but all they need to take with them is their faith in God.

It’s a bold call that is hard for us to embrace and understand. But, as the reverends discuss, it’s necessary today if we are going to live out God’s command to carry out justice.

Through their Bible study and discussion, they debate whether the disciples were more courageous than we are today, explain the concept of holy courage, address the fears that we face today, and ultimately ask: How do we act when life gets tough?

You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah are back to take another look at the Holy Spirit, this time from the angle of “the Spirit of truth” as inspired by Jesus’ bold words in John 16:12-15. They’re words that are a gift to the disciples as he prepares to depart from his ministry on Earth. But, as the two female pastors point out, it’s not the warm and fuzzy gift that we would all like to receive.

Through the digital Bible study, the reverends dive deep into meaning behind Jesus’ words, highlighting the relevant ancient Greek words and the timeline of the Gospel of John for additional context.

They also discuss:

You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

Rev. Brittany and Rev. Hannah are back to take another look at the Holy Spirit, this time from the angle of “the Spirit of truth” as inspired by Jesus’ bold words in John 16:12-15. They’re words that are a gift to the disciples as he prepares to depart from his ministry on Earth. But, as the two female pastors point out, it’s not the warm and fuzzy gift that we would all like to receive.

Through the digital Bible study, the reverends dive deep into meaning behind Jesus’ words, highlighting the relevant ancient Greek words and the timeline of the Gospel of John for additional context.

They also discuss:

You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

In this week’s digital Bible study, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany of First UMC of San Diego do a deep dive into Pentecost and the Holy Spirit, inspired by Acts 2.

While many Christians identify the Holy Spirit with fire, these two female pastors lean into the wind imagery of the passage, looking at what happens when the “Winds” speak.

It’s a Perspectives Pastors Podcast conversation that goes both wide and deep, analyzing:

There is so much to explore about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit! While this episode covers a lot – it really is just the beginning of the topic. You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

In this week’s digital Bible study, Rev. Hannah and Rev. Brittany of First UMC of San Diego do a deep dive into Pentecost and the Holy Spirit, inspired by Acts 2.

While many Christians identify the Holy Spirit with fire, these two female pastors lean into the wind imagery of the passage, looking at what happens when the “Winds” speak.

It’s a Perspectives Pastors Podcast conversation that goes both wide and deep, analyzing:

There is so much to explore about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit! While this episode covers a lot – it really is just the beginning of the topic. You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany are back in the video studio to wrap up multi-episode discussion on “Hope for Planet Earth” – this time focusing on the need to act by asking “how can we help?”

It’s a multi-faceted conversation that brings in all aspects of the Holy Trinity as it relates to creation care and action. They start by focusing on creation itself, looking to Psalm 19:1-4a where it describes creation speaking and hearing God’s word. Then they move to Mark 16:19-20 and Jesus’ Ascension to talk about His ministry and what the disciples were called to do after he leaves earth. They then wrap up by discussing the Holy Spirit, who comes alongside us with prompting to act.

But that prompting to act is easier said than done. We want to do everything all at once – ignoring nature’s beautiful examples of how to build boundaries – which leaves us paralyzed and unable to act. So, how do we overcome that fear?

There is so much to explore in these two scriptures. You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!

Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany are back in the video studio to wrap up multi-episode discussion on “Hope for Planet Earth” – this time focusing on the need to act by asking “how can we help?”

It’s a multi-faceted conversation that brings in all aspects of the Holy Trinity as it relates to creation care and action. They start by focusing on creation itself, looking to Psalm 19:1-4a where it describes creation speaking and hearing God’s word. Then they move to Mark 16:19-20 and Jesus’ Ascension to talk about His ministry and what the disciples were called to do after he leaves earth. They then wrap up by discussing the Holy Spirit, who comes alongside us with prompting to act.

But that prompting to act is easier said than done. We want to do everything all at once – ignoring nature’s beautiful examples of how to build boundaries – which leaves us paralyzed and unable to act. So, how do we overcome that fear?

There is so much to explore in these two scriptures. You can keep the conversation going by joining our weekly in-person Convergence discussion group or heading over to our Patreon channel to discuss the following questions with others:

Our Patreon community is open to all – no matter where you align in your spiritual beliefs. It’s free to join and connect over the weekly episode questions. There are also two additional membership levels that allow you to unlock additional content. Check it out at https://www.patreon.com/fumcsd!