Times Like These: A West Ohio Podcast
By West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church
Times Like These: A West Ohio PodcastNov 27, 2023
Times Like These Ep. 12: Brad Aycock
In October, we had the opportunity to participate in the United Methodist Podcast-a-thon hosted by United Methodist Communications. The theme of this collaborative project was "discipleship". We sat down with West Ohio's Director of Fresh Starts & New Beginnings, Brad Aycock, to gain his insight on what he believes is discipleship.
Times Like These Ep. 11: Lorraine Charinda
We had the privilege of sitting down with Lorraine Charinda, an agricultural rural economic development specialist serving with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lorraine dedicates her efforts to the Kamisamba Farm, a United Methodist initiative that focuses on training farmers in sustainable agricultural practices. Tune in as she shares insights into the farm's training programs and provides updates on the noteworthy developments within this impactful agricultural venture.
Times Like These Ep. 10: Rev. Laura Murphy
What does it mean to be a "generosity generator"? During the 2023 Generosity Summit, we had the opportunity to sit down with Rev. Laura Murphy, the Director of Development at the Missouri United Methodist Foundation, who explained the various ways we can express generosity within our church community. Join us as she shares her wisdom on fostering a culture of giving.
Times Like These Ep. 9: Rev. Joy Wigal
Even as a child, Rev. Joy Wigal knew the importance of caring for people living on the margins. Listen in as Joy shares how providing a safe space and words of encouragement can change individuals and communities.
Times Like These Ep. 8: The Point
There's a big difference between the words "for" and "with". In today's episode, we chat with Rev. Sam Holmes and Rev. Steve Rudisill about how the word "with" has impacted their local church and the community in which they serve.
Times Like These Ep. 7: Gem City Church Collective
Today's guests, Rev. Brian Law and Rev. Rosario Picardo, share on how together they founded what is known as the Gem City Collective.
Times Like These Ep. 6: Rev. Karen Cook
If you know Rev. Karen Cook, you know she values relationships with God and those around her. People matter to God, people matter to Rev. Karen Cook.
Times Like These Ep. 5: Rev. Vernagaye and Rev. Mary Sullivan
Today's episode features Vernagaye and Mary Sullivan, a mother-daughter duo, discussing life in ministry and the fun they have while living out their call.
Times Like These Ep. 4: Rev. Amy Aspey
For Rev. Amy Aspey self-care is an ever-evolving journey that is crucial in keeping a healthy work, life, and spiritual balance. Click here to listen as she shares some wellness tips from her "self-care tool kit".
Times Like These Ep. 3: Rev. Wade and Alex Giffin
Our guests today are father-son duo, Wade and Alex Giffin. Listen in as they discuss the similarities and differences of living out their individual calls to ministry.
Times Like These Ep. 2: Harry Poston
Harry Poston shares the lessons learned as he continues to live with cancer and offers some words of wisdom for those of us who are walking this journey with friends and family.
Times Like These Ep. 1: Rev. Ryan Grace
During Times Like These, it can be challenging to see the work of God happening in and through people all around us. People who are simply responding to God's call are being transformed and transforming the lives of those around them.
In this podcast, Times Like These, clergy and laity friends throughout West Ohio share stories that inspire and encourage.
Our first episode features Rev. Ryan Grace, lead pastor of Maize Manor UMC and Urban Farm Church in Columbus, Ohio. In this episode, Ryan shares what happened for him when God put a vision in his heart and mind.