Episodes

Thursday Jul 21, 2022
WCA Global Gathering 2022: Matt Hook
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
Thursday Jul 21, 2022
"Why is it so much easier to act like a Christian than to react like one?" Matt Hook, Pastor of Dexter UMC in Dexter, MI, closed the 2022 Global Gathering with a call to keep running the race of faith even when we're wounded, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus. Afterward, Bob and Stephanie spent a few moments with Matt backstage for a bonus interview.
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Thursday Jul 14, 2022
WCA Global Gathering 2022: Suzanne Nicholson
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Dr. Suzanne Nicholson, Professor of New Testament at Asbury University, addressed the 2022 Global Gathering with a look at the Church as an orchestra that needs to get "back on the same page." Using the Christ hymn in Philippians 2:5-11 (John Wesley's most-quoted Scripture passage), Dr. Nicholson discusses how the lordship and example of Christ must direct the steps of both the Church and the academy. Bob and Stephanie also interviewed Dr. Nicholson after her talk so keep listening for that bonus content.
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Thursday Jul 07, 2022
WCA Global Gathering 2022: Simon Mafunda
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
WCA Africa Coordinator Simon Mafunda addressed the 2022 Global Gathering with an update from Africa and a meditation on how to survive being planted "upside down." Stay tuned for Bob's interview with Simon after the keynote.
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Thursday Jun 30, 2022
WCA Global Gathering 2022: Keith Boyette
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Thursday Jun 30, 2022
Outgoing WCA President Keith Boyette addressed the 2022 Global Gathering as he transitions to become the new Transitional Connectional Coordinating Officer of the Global Methodist Church. Keith describes the new mission of the Wesleyan Covenant Association during this time of transition and offers encouragement for those who will continue to contend for the faith and faithfulness of the Church.
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Thursday Jun 23, 2022
WCA Global Gathering 2022: Erik Grayson
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Thursday Jun 23, 2022
Erik Grayson, Senior Pastor of Aldersgate UMC in North Charleston, SC, and leader of the WCA's task force on Ministry with Marginalized People, addressed the 2022 Global Gathering on the how to navigate the wilderness of exile and why the journey is worth it.
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Thursday Jun 16, 2022
WCA Global Gathering 2022: Stephanie Greenwald
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Listen to Stephanie Greenwald's address at the 2022 Global Gathering and stay tuned afterward for Bob's interview with his Holy Conversations co-host and her admonition that "if you wanted normal, you should have stayed an unbeliever."
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Thursday Jun 09, 2022
WCA Global Gathering 2022: Angela Pleasants
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Listen to Angela Pleasants as she addressed the WCA Global Gathering on May 7, 2022, and stay tuned as Bob Kaylor interviews her on what it means to "let the redeemed of the Lord say so."
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Thursday Jun 02, 2022
WCA Global Gathering 2022: Rob Renfroe
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Thursday Jun 02, 2022
Listen to Rob Renfroe's address from the 2022 Global Gathering "More Than Conquerers" and then stay tuned as Bob Kaylor interviews Rob on faith not being a "puny thing."
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Wednesday May 18, 2022
Voices from the 2022 WCA Global Gathering
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Hosts Bob Kaylor and Stephanie Greenwald sat down with a variety of church leaders who attended the WCA Global Legislative Assembly and Global Gathering May 6-7, 2022 in Indianapolis, including:
Jay Therrell - The new President of the Wesleyan Covenant Association
Tom Junk from the Oklahoma Conference
Richard Thompson from Cal-Nevada Conference and Ted Smith from Cal-Pac Conference
Kent Millard from United Theological Seminary
Chuck Savage from North Georgia Conference
Jessica LaGrone from Asbury Theological Seminary
Keith McIlwain from Western Pennsylvania Conference
Jeff Greenway from West Ohio Conference
Each leader gives us his or her take on what's happening in their corner of Methodism and their thoughts on the future of the Global Methodist Church.
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Wednesday May 11, 2022
WCA Global Gathering: A Conversation with International WCA Leaders
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
In this first of a series of episodes recorded at the WCA Global Gathering in Indianapolis, Bob Kaylor sits down with Forbes Matonga from Zimbabwe, Jonathan Razon from the Philippines, and Kimba Evariste from the Congo to discuss what's happening with the United Methodist Church, the General Conference, and the launch of the Global Methodist Church.
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