Recovering Methodism

In this episode, Caleb and Dave are talking about pilgrimage as a spiritual discipline. They read Peterson and dive into the Psalms of Ascent.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave drive to Pittsburgh to have a conversation with Steve Cordle about discipleship and church planting. You won't want to miss this one.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about the discipline required to grow in every facet of life. They offer some helpful ways to determine if times of unseen growth are rest or sloth. And they review Good to Great by Jim Collins.

In this episode, Dave and Caleb talk about leadership in a changing world. They review Canoeing the Mountains by Bolsinger.

In this episode, Dave and Caleb are talking about soteriology and how the gift of salvation in Jesus is connected to the imitation of Christ. They review Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer too.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about doing the hard work of finding the place between rigid legalism and permissive hedonism in establishing boundaries for a faith community. They take a closer look at a Firebrand article written by Chance Robinson and Harrison Butker's commencment address at Benedictine College.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about how sin gets in the way of clear, rational thinking and how one might partner with God in thinking better. They review Daniel Taylor's The Myth of Certainty.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave talk about keeping the theological center of orthodoxy at the center of one's ministry and how to avoid painting yourself into corners. They also recap the UMC General Conference and revisit the predictions they made three weeks ago.

In this episode, Caleb and Dave take a deep dive into the general rules for methodist societies. They take a look at David Watson's proposal for updating the language. And they talk about how to lead churches in these essential methodist teachings.

In this episode Dave and Caleb tackle the minefield that is cultural holidays that coincide with Sunday morning. They talk about strategies to sanctify our cultural practices and lift up Jesus. They also review Unsaved Christians by Dean Inserra.