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Every week, pastors and leaders from First Methodist Houston gather to talk about the church, faith, and the world. We answer questions from church members and listeners, with a promise that there is ... more
FAQs about You Can Hear Us In The Streets:How many episodes does You Can Hear Us In The Streets have?The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.
October 03, 2019“How Do I Identify My Neighbors and Enemies and How Should I Love Them?” - Andy Nixon, Ken Coneby, Emil Niz & Ben WymanIn today’s world where communication can be so instant, how can we identify who our enemies and neighbors are? A listener asks how to love our enemies like the Bible tells us to. The group questions if it’s possible to separate a person from their action. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...more28minPlay
September 26, 2019“What Are We Affirming When We Recite the Affirmation of Faith?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon & Ben WymanThis week the group breaks down the “insider language” in the Affirmation of Faith and the history behind it. Should the Methodist church follow suit like other churches and change the language to be more easily understood or should we bide by tradition? Brandi shares her favorite new creed.This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...more22minPlay
September 19, 2019“I’m Going To Church, In Small Group, Tithing - How Do I Figure Out What Else God Wants From Me?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon, & Ben WymanThe group discusses what to do when you experience the restlessness of feeling like you’re not doing enough. A surprise gift for Ben inspires Andy to send us off in an unprecedented way. For the curious mind: Below are the links to the material referenced in this episode.Far Side Cartoon: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a5/ed/03/a5ed0391108aa830e4c8aabfe2fea3d9.pngTed Loder - Guerrillas of Grace: https://books.google.com/books/about/Guerrillas_of_Grace.html?id=ds0wANApF0IC&source=kp_book_description“Ah! Sunflower” by William Blake: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43649/ah-sun-flowerGot a question? Reach us at FMHouston.com/AMA and let us know! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...more22minPlay
September 12, 2019“What Does Heaven Look Like?” - Andy Nixon, Donyale Fraylon & Ben WymanThe group tackles questions about heaven, what it looks like and who/what we’ll find there. Andy shares what his heaven would look like, which means that Ben and Donyale have to try and keep Andy’s puns at bay. Got a question? Reach us at FMHouston.com/AMA and let us know! ...more19minPlay
September 06, 2019'Is Jesus To Be Read Figuratively or Literally? And Who Are We To Decide?' – Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon, & Ben WymanThe group takes a look at "Red Letter Christians," whether we're qualified to translate what we read in the Bible, and the various slants that individuals take on Scripture.Thoughts? Questions? Ask away: FMHouston.com/AMA...more29minPlay
August 29, 2019“Is It Wrong For Christians to be Rich?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon, & Ben WymanThe group debates the two messages the Bible seems to send about money - one about giving a portion of your money, the other about giving up all you have to join the church. Which one applies to us? And are we thinking the wrong way about our money?This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...more34minPlay
August 22, 2019“If Vengeance Is The Lord’s, Should Christians Oppose The Death Penalty Via The State Government Or Trust Its Decision?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton & Ben WymanSadden by the District Attorney’s decision to seek the death penalty for the gunman responsible for the El Paso Walmart mass shooting, a listener struggles with the choice to trust the states decision for justice or oppose it. The group weighs in on the Church’s stance and reflect on the frequency of practice in Texas.Got a question? Reach us at FMHouston.com/AMA and let us know! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...more29minPlay
August 15, 2019“What Have You Learned In The Past 3 Years?”- Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton & Kaitlyn Bowie HankinsOn Kaitlyn’s last podcast, the group reflects on what they’ve learned in the past three years while working at First Methodist. Their discussion leads them to contemplate the changing dynamics of the church and how it might look in the future.Got a question? Reach us at FMHouston.com/AMA and let us know! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...more42minPlay
August 08, 2019“When People See A Big Need And Just Say “I Pray For You” And Not Be The Hands And Feet Of The Lord, Is That Enough?”- Brandi Horton, Emil Niz & Ken ConebyToday’s question has lots of ground to cover, Brandi takes over on this weeks episode with the help of familiar and new voices. A listener questions whether prayer without action is enough.This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...more27minPlay
August 02, 2019“Is There a Similar Need In Today’s Increasingly Secular World To Spread The Word of God As John Wesley Did In The 18th Century? ?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, & Ben WymanToday’s questions comes from a listener who wonders if there is a need to go out into the secular world like John Wesley did in the 18th century, in order to spread the word of God. The group shares some recommended material for another listen who wants to learn more about John Wesley and others like him who formed and shaped the UMC. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm...more35minPlay
FAQs about You Can Hear Us In The Streets:How many episodes does You Can Hear Us In The Streets have?The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.