Rev. Chris & Rev. Joel get the pleasure and the honor of interviewing Bishop Emeritus David Roller, who faithfully served the Free Methodist Church as a Bishop, of the highest office available in the denomination. Join them as they hear the experiences, and glean wisdom every pastor and layperson can take with them.

What is SCOD? Why does it matter? Rev. Joel & Rev. Chris will explore this and many other questions theological with their first guest Bruce Cromwell. A FMC Superintendent and member of SCOD.

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Rev. Joel & Rev. Chris continue their conversation about the centrality of communion, looking at the life & ministry of John Wesley, and what the FMC has in our documentary foundations/.

The Eucharistic Manual of John & Charles Wesley

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Rev. Joel & Rev. Chris delve into the Scriptural and historical centrality of the Table from the OT to the New and what it means for us in the FMC today.

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Joel and Chris dive into the Book of Common Prayer, one of the most important, but undervalued influences on Methodism and the Free Methodist Church.

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Disclaimer: “Light In Life” podcast is brought to you by the soul collective gray matter of its hosts, though the hosts are ordained elders of the Free Methodist Church USA and members of the Free Methodist Liturgical Network, as well as one host being a member of the NY Bassmasters, NMEA, the IBEW, The Liverpool NY Rotary and the lake Wodehouse Women’s auxiliary this podcast has no official endorsement nor do any opinions officially reflect those of the previously mentioned organizations.

In this episode, we explore the rich world of the spiritual disciplines through the lens of Richard Foster’s transformative framework. From inward practices like prayer, meditation, and fasting to outward disciplines such as simplicity, solitude, and service, we uncover how these ancient habits cultivate deeper intimacy with God, clearer vision for daily life, and a more compassionate presence in the world. Join us as we break down practical steps, share real-life stories, and discuss how disciplined, joy-filled rhythms can reorient our hearts amid busyness, distraction, and doubt. Whether you’re a newcomer to spiritual practices or looking to deepen your routine, this conversation offers accessible guidance, thoughtful reflections, and a pathway to a more attentive, generous life.

Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline

In this episode, Joel & Chris recover the historic vision of the pastor as both shepherd and priest—one who cares for souls, proclaims the Word, and stands in the gap between God and His people. Drawing from Scripture, the early Church, and Wesleyan tradition, we explore how pastoral ministry is more than leadership—it is a sacred calling.

They also consider what this means within the Free Methodist movement today: how pastors embody holiness, spiritual authority, and personal care in a way that is both rooted in tradition and alive for the Church’s mission.

Free Methodist Liturgical Network

Gregory the Great, The Pastoral Rule

Richard Baxter, The Reformed Pastor

Eugene Peterson, Working the Angles

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