Unpastorized Podcast

Gratitude doesn’t just come from blessings, it can also come from restoration. When God takes what was broken and makes it whole again, you can’t help but be thankful. On this episode, we are exploring how we can find gratitude through recognizing where we've gone wrong and seeking God's guidance and direction in our lives.

We discuss:

• We sometimes have a hard time with the word repentance, but repentance is a grace invitation, not a shame sentence. 

• Gratitude grows out of restoration; when God heals what’s broken, our gratitude naturally follows.

• God restores what has been destroyed. Nothing in your life is too lost, too wasted, or too far gone for God to redeem.

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Do you ever scroll through old photos and suddenly remember just how far you’ve come? They say hindsight is 20/20, and maybe gratitude is too. What if the secret to being grateful right now is simply remembering how faithful God has been all along? On this episode, we are beginning a series all about gratitude, and starting by remembering what God has done.

We discuss:

• Gratitude begins with remembering what God has done

• Telling our stories helps us to sustain gratitude and inspire others

• Remembering fuels hope - God is the same then, now and forever

The Bible Project videos on Isaiah:

https://youtu.be/d0A6Uchb1F8?si=FUPiFJ-9M1tCX-8B

https://youtu.be/_TzdEPuqgQg?si=wN2Mj84ctMaPUTxy

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Have you ever had one of those moments when you think, “Is this really what God wants me to do?” Maybe it’s a new opportunity, a risky conversation, or a challenge you didn’t ask for. Sometimes God’s call feels like a whisper that upends everything, and yet, it might be exactly what we were made for. On this episode, we're exploring how our friends and Christian community can help us to hear God’s voice and find our purpose.

We discuss:

• The story of Esther and how her courage reminds us that God calls us to act

• How community helps us discern God’s voice and live out our calling together

• Encouragement to say “yes” to God’s nudges in our lives

A fun way to explore the story of Esther (Pastor Bruce’s favorite!):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyMpbGYR-0A&t=1657s

Resources:

On Purpose: https://www.cokesbury.com/on-purpose-study

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Ever feel like your passions are just random? Like God couldn’t possibly care about your obsession with spreadsheets or cold brew coffee? Think again. What if the things that bring you to life are actually the very things God wants to use to bring life to others? On this episode, we're exploring how we can listen to God's voice and channel our passions.

We discuss:

• How to channel our passions into purpose for God

• Asking 5 questions to help us find purpose and meaning

• Working from our baptism to live out our calling

Resources:

On Purpose: https://www.cokesbury.com/on-purpose-study

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What if you could see the whole map of your life laid out in front of you, every turn, every decision, every outcome? Unfortunately that's not how life works. But you can learn to trust God with the next faithful step. On this episode of The Unpastorized Podcast we're talking about raising awareness and tuning our hearts to hear God’s voice.

We discuss:

• We don’t need to know the future; we just need to take the next faithful step

• Practical steps and tools to stay open to God’s voice in our lives

• Allowing the Holy Spirit to tune our hearts to God’s voice

Resources:

On Purpose: https://www.cokesbury.com/on-purpose-study

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What if life came with GPS instructions for God’s purpose and direction? Spoiler: it doesn’t. But we do have ways to listen for God’s voice. Join us as we begin season 3 of the Unpastorized Podcast, with a series all about finding God's voice in our passions.

We discuss:

• How to recognize and overcome barriers to hearing God’s voice

• Practical ways to practice listening and obedience

• Understanding our identity

Resources:

On Purpose: https://www.cokesbury.com/on-purpose-study

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The sun is out… does that mean that our faith is out too? On this episode we’re talking about what happens when your discipleship hits summer mode, and how not to drift so far that you forget to pay attention to which direction God's leading you.

We discuss:

• What the “Summer Slide” or “spiritual drift” is, and how to combat it

• Discovering an anchor habit to keep you on track and connected to Jesus

• How to recenter your life and priorities with grace and intentionality 

Resources:

A Disciple’s Path: https://www.cokesbury.com/a-disciples-path

The Walk: https://www.cokesbury.com/the-walk

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Have you ever wondered how to get started on a path to a life transformed by faith in Jesus? On this episode, we explore the step-by-step journey of discipleship, from being non-religious or a first time church visitor, to becoming a committed follower of Jesus who is leading others to new life in Christ.

We discuss:

• What a discipleship pathway is and what it looks like, and how this can take the guesswork out of spiritual growth and faith formation

• Starting with the basics by finding your 3, and how this can look different as your grow as a disciple

• The importance of inviting others along on this journey with you

Resources:

A Disciple’s Path: https://www.cokesbury.com/a-disciples-path

The Walk: https://www.cokesbury.com/the-walk

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What does it actually look like to follow Jesus, beyond just showing up to church? On this episode, we’re diving into our United Methodist history to look at John Wesley’s marks of discipleship and how they still shape how we worship, serve, and grow as followers of Christ.

We discuss:

• How marks of discipleship show us what it looks like to follow Jesus

• A look at our United Methodist history to learn more about discipleship in small groups

• How and why to get connected in Christian community

Resources:

A Disciple’s Path: https://www.cokesbury.com/a-disciples-path

The Walk: https://www.cokesbury.com/the-walk

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What if being a disciple isn’t about having it all together, but about showing up, messing up, and still choosing to follow Jesus anyway? On this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to live a life centered on loving God and loving others, and why discipleship is way less about perfection and way more about progress.

We discuss:

• The definition of a disciple of Jesus

• 5 essential practices to living as a United Methodist Christian

• Finding your 3 ways to worship, serve and grow at your church home

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