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Doug Miller is the media director at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee.  The church had been streaming its services for years prior to the pandemic, but still decided to retool for a different kind of experience.  This podcast is full of ideas. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fcbdtk/Doug_Miller_01842y5.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Some of these interviews are so good they bear repeating; this one definitely falls in that category.  Rev. Dr. Laurence Hesser is the pastor of a mid-sized United Methodist church in rural Tennessee.  His own quest to understand his congregation’s needs led him to quickly learn how to make quality video, and has seen his…

Rev. Mark Anthoni Thomas is a pastor in Washington, DC, who has found Facebook Live to be a great way to engage his congregation.  There’s a lot that’s remarkable about Mark, but today I’m most interested in how he uses this powerful medium – and maintains his authenticity. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wrjthn/Thomas_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download

I’m moving from one townhouse to another in the same neighborhood.  It’s as much work as moving across the country!  Things are changing all around us, and whenever we are going through a time of big change, is it possible to think that the small changes in life are often as difficult as the big…

Rev. Donna Claycomb Sokol is the pastor of Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church in Washington, DC.  Prior to the pandemic, this church worked to include people from all walks of life in ministry.  The mission continues with new fervor and passion, but through its online presence, the circle is drawn much wider. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gf49jc/Donna.mp3Podcast: Play…

Gregg Brekke is one of today’s leading religion reporters and photojournalists.  Today we get a bird’s eye view of what’s going on in the church, given all the change that’s taken place this year.  You’ll also want to hear where Gregg was last week. https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3mz37v/Gregg_Brekke_mixdown9ruky.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download