<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/hoosier-united-methodis/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Hoosier United Methodist Podcast]]></title><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:30:36 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2023 Rev. Dr. Brad Miller]]></copyright><managingEditor>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Welcome to The Hoosier United Methodsit Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller.  The mission of The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to tell the story of innovative churches, pastors and leaders of the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church.  The show features interviews, discussion and commentary designed to help local churches achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg</url><title>Hoosier United Methodist Podcast</title><link><![CDATA[http://hoosierunitedmethodist.com]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author><description>Welcome to The Hoosier United Methodsit Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller.  The mission of The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to tell the story of innovative churches, pastors and leaders of the Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church.  The show features interviews, discussion and commentary designed to help local churches achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.</description><link>http://hoosierunitedmethodist.com</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World]]></itunes:subtitle><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"></itunes:category><itunes:new-feed-url>https://feeds.captivate.fm/hoosier-united-methodis/</itunes:new-feed-url><item><title>We Don&apos;t Give a Damn About the Poor!</title><itunes:title>We Don&apos;t Give a Damn About the Poor!</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.inumc.org/bishop/we-dont-give-a-damn-about-the-poor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inumc.org/bishop/we-dont-give-a-damn-about-the-poor/</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://www.inumc.org/bishop/we-dont-give-a-damn-about-the-poor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.inumc.org/bishop/we-dont-give-a-damn-about-the-poor/</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/we-dont-give-a-damn-about-the-poor]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2ef718ad-260f-4119-b378-400721aaaa56</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. Brad Miller]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:17:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/80c77be1-3ffb-4403-9c22-aedc49693ad8/048-final-048.mp3" length="9358359" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>19:22</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>test captivate</title><itunes:title>test captivate</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>test captivate</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>test captivate</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/test-captivate]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">eb3c9084-db5d-47e7-bacf-0b3e21daa1fb</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rev. Dr. Brad Miller]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:15:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9386e66e-9d4a-4086-8903-9a351d2d8b3e/001-test-captivate.mp3" length="190842" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>00:16</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP EP.036: Hoosier UMC’s at Redbird Mission “Loving out Loud&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP EP.036: Hoosier UMC’s at Redbird Mission “Loving out Loud&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in Indiana United Methodist churches in order to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In September 2017 five Indiana United Methodist churches converged in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky to put faith in action at the Redbird United Methodist Mission Work Camp. The Redbird United Methodist Mission serves a three county area of southeastern Kentucky in the Appalachian Mountains ravaged by desperate poverty. Redbird Mission provides a school, medical and dental clinics, food clothing and agricultural ministries, a clean drinking water program, and home rehabilitation projects. It was in the home rehabilitation projects where the majority of the efforts of five United Methodist churches from Indiana were involved. Work teams repaired and replaced roofs, painted and repaired porches, kitchens and ceilings at homes which were woefully in disrepair. Moreover, the Indiana teams made personal connections with the homeowners and other residents of the Redbird community sharing stories of life and faith together. Indeed, all the mission teams received just as much benefit from their work week at Redbird as did the residents whom were served. In Episode 36 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad is joined by five dedicated laypeople who helped lead their individual church teams to Redbird Mission the week of September 10-16, 2017. Brad's guests included: Mark Van Hook - Greenwood: Honey Creek UMC, Chris Adkins-Portage: First UMC, Dave Osza-Lapel UMC, Bob Youell-Edwardsville UMC, and Doug Brown-Carmel: St. Mark's UMC. These men shared with Brad the stories of how each of their individual churches devoted themselves to a week apart in mission at the Redbird Mission. They shared stories of hope, friendship, sacrificial giving, community development, transformational moments and touching memories of working with the local folk, in particular the homeowners, at the work projects. They shared the power of hands on mission which was embodied by the theme of the work camp experience "Love Out Love" based on 1 John 3:18 “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” Furthermore, the five church leaders shared the importance of taking the message of transformational missions learned from their Redbird experience back to their home churches and communities. The church leaders are motivated to move beyond looking for reasons why churches can't do things in missions to embracing the attitude of "why not!" Episode 36 of the Hoosier United United Methodist podcast provides great insight, teaching and a challenge to any Indiana United Methodist Church looking to get involved with work camp experiences as a means to recharge their commitment to missions. A sign posted at the Redbird Mission school embodied much of what the five Indiana United Methodist Church experienced in Kentucky and brought back home again to Indiana. The sign stated: “You Have Been Assigned This Mountain, to Show That It Can Be Moved." You will want to hear and be inspired by Episode 36 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast “Love Out Loud” at Redbird Mission. Hoosier United Methodist Podcast http://hoosierunitedmethodist.com/ Redbird Misison http://rbmission.org/ Mark Van Hook, Honey Creek UMC-Greenwood http://honeycreekumc.org/ Chris Adkins, First UMC-Portage http://www.portageumc.org/ Dave Osza, Lapel UMC http://www.trinity-tlc.com/ Bob Youell, Edwardsville UMC http://eumc.me/ Doug Brown, St Mark’s UMC-Carmel http://stmarkscarmel.org/</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in Indiana United Methodist churches in order to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In September 2017 five Indiana United Methodist churches converged in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky to put faith in action at the Redbird United Methodist Mission Work Camp. The Redbird United Methodist Mission serves a three county area of southeastern Kentucky in the Appalachian Mountains ravaged by desperate poverty. Redbird Mission provides a school, medical and dental clinics, food clothing and agricultural ministries, a clean drinking water program, and home rehabilitation projects. It was in the home rehabilitation projects where the majority of the efforts of five United Methodist churches from Indiana were involved. Work teams repaired and replaced roofs, painted and repaired porches, kitchens and ceilings at homes which were woefully in disrepair. Moreover, the Indiana teams made personal connections with the homeowners and other residents of the Redbird community sharing stories of life and faith together. Indeed, all the mission teams received just as much benefit from their work week at Redbird as did the residents whom were served. In Episode 36 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad is joined by five dedicated laypeople who helped lead their individual church teams to Redbird Mission the week of September 10-16, 2017. Brad's guests included: Mark Van Hook - Greenwood: Honey Creek UMC, Chris Adkins-Portage: First UMC, Dave Osza-Lapel UMC, Bob Youell-Edwardsville UMC, and Doug Brown-Carmel: St. Mark's UMC. These men shared with Brad the stories of how each of their individual churches devoted themselves to a week apart in mission at the Redbird Mission. They shared stories of hope, friendship, sacrificial giving, community development, transformational moments and touching memories of working with the local folk, in particular the homeowners, at the work projects. They shared the power of hands on mission which was embodied by the theme of the work camp experience "Love Out Love" based on 1 John 3:18 “Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” Furthermore, the five church leaders shared the importance of taking the message of transformational missions learned from their Redbird experience back to their home churches and communities. The church leaders are motivated to move beyond looking for reasons why churches can't do things in missions to embracing the attitude of "why not!" Episode 36 of the Hoosier United United Methodist podcast provides great insight, teaching and a challenge to any Indiana United Methodist Church looking to get involved with work camp experiences as a means to recharge their commitment to missions. A sign posted at the Redbird Mission school embodied much of what the five Indiana United Methodist Church experienced in Kentucky and brought back home again to Indiana. The sign stated: “You Have Been Assigned This Mountain, to Show That It Can Be Moved." You will want to hear and be inspired by Episode 36 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast “Love Out Loud” at Redbird Mission. Hoosier United Methodist Podcast http://hoosierunitedmethodist.com/ Redbird Misison http://rbmission.org/ Mark Van Hook, Honey Creek UMC-Greenwood http://honeycreekumc.org/ Chris Adkins, First UMC-Portage http://www.portageumc.org/ Dave Osza, Lapel UMC http://www.trinity-tlc.com/ Bob Youell, Edwardsville UMC http://eumc.me/ Doug Brown, St Mark’s UMC-Carmel http://stmarkscarmel.org/</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump-ep-036-hoosier-umcs-at-redbird-mission-loving-out-loud]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">022913e22c09e351483e27ebc4c13eb0</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2017 21:29:35 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/06ec913b-ed4a-484c-8324-8f6f43db383c/036-redbird-final.mp3" length="41645089" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:35</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>EP. 035: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble: “Children of a Most High God”</title><itunes:title>EP. 035: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble: “Children of a Most High God”</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>EP. 035: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble: “Children of a Most High God” In Episode 35 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller has an in-depth conversation with Indiana Area Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble. Bishop Trimble celebrates his first anniversary as Indiana Bishop in September 2017 and shares with Brad his impressions of and lessons learned about the state of the church in Indiana. Bishop Trimble shares his vision moving forward for Indiana United Methodism of becoming a powerful witness for God connecting every community. Bishop Trimble tells Brad about his experience in observing effective ministries to children, missions and peace and justice matters in Indiana United Methodist Churches. Bishop Trimble emphasizes transformation through connection with community and the church as a prophetic, encouraging voice that speaks to a hurting world. Bishop Trimble and Brad speak about the challenges facing the United Methodist Church as a whole over issues of human sexuality. In particular Bishop Trimble offers his take on “a way forward” for the United Methodist Church. Bishop Trimble shares a word of encouragement for pastors and leaders in Indiana and the UMC that all are children of a most high God. Enjoy Episode 35 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast featuring Bishop Julius Trimble.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>EP. 035: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble: “Children of a Most High God” In Episode 35 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Rev. Dr. Brad Miller has an in-depth conversation with Indiana Area Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble. Bishop Trimble celebrates his first anniversary as Indiana Bishop in September 2017 and shares with Brad his impressions of and lessons learned about the state of the church in Indiana. Bishop Trimble shares his vision moving forward for Indiana United Methodism of becoming a powerful witness for God connecting every community. Bishop Trimble tells Brad about his experience in observing effective ministries to children, missions and peace and justice matters in Indiana United Methodist Churches. Bishop Trimble emphasizes transformation through connection with community and the church as a prophetic, encouraging voice that speaks to a hurting world. Bishop Trimble and Brad speak about the challenges facing the United Methodist Church as a whole over issues of human sexuality. In particular Bishop Trimble offers his take on “a way forward” for the United Methodist Church. Bishop Trimble shares a word of encouragement for pastors and leaders in Indiana and the UMC that all are children of a most high God. Enjoy Episode 35 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast featuring Bishop Julius Trimble.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/ep-035-bishop-julius-calvin-trimble-children-of-a-most-high-god]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ebdda10ad46b99036201ef2e0f75b8de</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 20:35:02 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/52804958-de40-41bb-b65c-9a3fffaac499/035-1-bishop-trimble-first.mp3" length="51113231" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>51:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP EP 034: Rev. Dan Gangler - “Reconciling Ministries Network”</title><itunes:title>HUMP EP 034: Rev. Dan Gangler - “Reconciling Ministries Network”</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP EP 034: Rev. Dan Gangler - “Reconciling Ministries Network” In Episode 34 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Rev. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Dan Gangler the Corresponding Secretary of the Reconciling Ministries Network. Dan is the former Director of Communications for the Indiana Conference who now is a spokesperson for the primary group in the United Methodist Church which advocates inclusive language in the Book of Discipline regarding ordination of homosexual people and the allowance of UM clergy to marry same sex couples. Brad and Dan have an in depth discussion of theological and biblical arguments surrounding the issues, the possibility of a schism in the church the implications for local churches and clergy as well as the efforts to find a “way forward” to for our church. This the most important issue facing the church and our future as a United Methodist Church as it is presently constituted. Undoubtably the voices of advocacy groups such as The Reconciling Ministries Network will be active in advance of a called General Church Conference in 2019 to address these matters. The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast will hear from all sides of this issue and be a sounding board for all to be heard in an effort to find common ground. The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana to fulfill the mission of “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.”</p> <p><a title="Reconciling Ministries Network Indiana" href= "https://rmnindiana.org/">https://rmnindiana.org/</a></p> <p><a title="Reconciling Ministries Network Indiana" href= "mailto:rmnindiana@gmail.com">rmnindiana@gmail.com</a></p> <p><a title="Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Web Site" href= "HoosierUnitedMethodist.com">HoosierUnitedMethodist.com</a></p> <p><a title="Facebook Fan Page" href= "Facebook.com/HoosierUnitedMethodist">Facebook.com/HoosierUnitedMethodist</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP EP 034: Rev. Dan Gangler - “Reconciling Ministries Network” In Episode 34 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Rev. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Dan Gangler the Corresponding Secretary of the Reconciling Ministries Network. Dan is the former Director of Communications for the Indiana Conference who now is a spokesperson for the primary group in the United Methodist Church which advocates inclusive language in the Book of Discipline regarding ordination of homosexual people and the allowance of UM clergy to marry same sex couples. Brad and Dan have an in depth discussion of theological and biblical arguments surrounding the issues, the possibility of a schism in the church the implications for local churches and clergy as well as the efforts to find a “way forward” to for our church. This the most important issue facing the church and our future as a United Methodist Church as it is presently constituted. Undoubtably the voices of advocacy groups such as The Reconciling Ministries Network will be active in advance of a called General Church Conference in 2019 to address these matters. The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast will hear from all sides of this issue and be a sounding board for all to be heard in an effort to find common ground. The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana to fulfill the mission of “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.”</p> <p><a title="Reconciling Ministries Network Indiana" href= "https://rmnindiana.org/">https://rmnindiana.org/</a></p> <p><a title="Reconciling Ministries Network Indiana" href= "mailto:rmnindiana@gmail.com">rmnindiana@gmail.com</a></p> <p><a title="Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Web Site" href= "HoosierUnitedMethodist.com">HoosierUnitedMethodist.com</a></p> <p><a title="Facebook Fan Page" href= "Facebook.com/HoosierUnitedMethodist">Facebook.com/HoosierUnitedMethodist</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump-ep-034-rev-dan-gangler-reconciling-ministries-network]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">f8531a909b79c104304eb309a63e20e5</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 03:02:45 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/14ac0bf4-3bc3-49fc-b34b-12dfa9e6655a/dan_gangler.mp3" length="34154853" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP.033. Preparing for Annual Conference 2017 &quot;Together We Are More&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP.033. Preparing for Annual Conference 2017 &quot;Together We Are More&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP.033: Annual Conference 2017- “Together We Are More” Episode 033 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is a special edition previewing the 2017 Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The theme of Annual Conference is “Together We Are More” and is held June 8-10, 2017 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. This is the first Annual Conference under the Episcopal leadership of Bishop Julius Trimble. Dr. Brad makes some observations about the place, purpose and importance of Annual Conference based on his experiences. He introduces the keynote speakers and the four focuses of the United Methodist Church which will be emphasized at the conference. • Creating New and Renewed Congregations • Developing Principled Christian Leaders: Encouraging the Call • Engaging in Ministry with the Poor • Improving Global Health The unity of the body of Christ is the overriding theme of the Annual Conference embodied by the key verse of scripture. Ephesians 4:16 “From Him (Jesus) the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does it works.” The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana to fulfill the mission of “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.”</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP.033: Annual Conference 2017- “Together We Are More” Episode 033 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is a special edition previewing the 2017 Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. The theme of Annual Conference is “Together We Are More” and is held June 8-10, 2017 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. This is the first Annual Conference under the Episcopal leadership of Bishop Julius Trimble. Dr. Brad makes some observations about the place, purpose and importance of Annual Conference based on his experiences. He introduces the keynote speakers and the four focuses of the United Methodist Church which will be emphasized at the conference. • Creating New and Renewed Congregations • Developing Principled Christian Leaders: Encouraging the Call • Engaging in Ministry with the Poor • Improving Global Health The unity of the body of Christ is the overriding theme of the Annual Conference embodied by the key verse of scripture. Ephesians 4:16 “From Him (Jesus) the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does it works.” The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana to fulfill the mission of “Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World.”</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump-033-preparing-for-annual-conference-2017-together-we-are-more]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b7372dd6c3b5a6c21abc9dbce64f429c</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2017 04:21:42 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8cad98f3-3897-4b9c-96da-99fe282a2982/033-pre-conf-special.mp3" length="33925334" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP.EP.032. Rev. Todd Outcalt &quot;Seven Deadly Virtures&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP.EP.032. Rev. Todd Outcalt &quot;Seven Deadly Virtures&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP EP.032 Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt “The Seven Deadly Virtues" In Episode 32 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast, Dr. Brad Miller talks with the author of “The Seven Deadly Virtues: Temptations in The Pursuit of Goodness,” Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt Senior Pastor of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, Indiana. Brad and Todd talk at length about the nature of goodness and virtue. Todd's book explores the teachings of Jesus regarding living a virtuous life in parables such as the “rich young ruler” as well as the teachings of the early Saints of the church including ST. John Chrysostom whose quote “where virtue is, there are many snares.” which was a spark which led him to write the book. Brad and Todd explore such topics as: The temptation to do things our way instead of God’s way. The lure of success or the allure of grace. Prideful generosity as opposed to overflowing with gratitude. In their conversation read and Todd discussed the implications of the "deadly virtues” to living as a Christian temptations of pride among clergy and effectiveness of local churches in reaching unchurched folks when the church is perceived as “holier than thou.” He also talks about the the powerful and inspirational impact walking the Camino De Santiago, in Spain, had in inspiring his writing. Brad and Todd also talk about issues facing the United Methodist Church and gives his thoughts on a way forward to deal with the real challenges in the church. Todd also shares some of writing disciplines that he applies as the author of over thirty books while serving a growing congregation. There is a lot to dig into in Episode 32 of the “Hoosier United Methodist Podcast” which will be helpful to pastors and leaders as a tool to strengthen the connection in The United Methodist Church in Indiana. Learn more about Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt http://www.toddoutcalt.blogspot.com www.ivpress.com/ http://calvaryunited.org/ https://www.facebook.com/todd.outcalt</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP EP.032 Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt “The Seven Deadly Virtues" In Episode 32 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast, Dr. Brad Miller talks with the author of “The Seven Deadly Virtues: Temptations in The Pursuit of Goodness,” Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt Senior Pastor of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, Indiana. Brad and Todd talk at length about the nature of goodness and virtue. Todd's book explores the teachings of Jesus regarding living a virtuous life in parables such as the “rich young ruler” as well as the teachings of the early Saints of the church including ST. John Chrysostom whose quote “where virtue is, there are many snares.” which was a spark which led him to write the book. Brad and Todd explore such topics as: The temptation to do things our way instead of God’s way. The lure of success or the allure of grace. Prideful generosity as opposed to overflowing with gratitude. In their conversation read and Todd discussed the implications of the "deadly virtues” to living as a Christian temptations of pride among clergy and effectiveness of local churches in reaching unchurched folks when the church is perceived as “holier than thou.” He also talks about the the powerful and inspirational impact walking the Camino De Santiago, in Spain, had in inspiring his writing. Brad and Todd also talk about issues facing the United Methodist Church and gives his thoughts on a way forward to deal with the real challenges in the church. Todd also shares some of writing disciplines that he applies as the author of over thirty books while serving a growing congregation. There is a lot to dig into in Episode 32 of the “Hoosier United Methodist Podcast” which will be helpful to pastors and leaders as a tool to strengthen the connection in The United Methodist Church in Indiana. Learn more about Rev. Dr. Todd Outcalt http://www.toddoutcalt.blogspot.com www.ivpress.com/ http://calvaryunited.org/ https://www.facebook.com/todd.outcalt</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump-ep032-rev-todd-outcalt-seven-deadly-virtures]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4cfbec9b3817154150910bcebb2708b2</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2017 02:07:36 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c081f344-33cf-47cf-92e9-25bbb84ef0d6/032-todd-outcalt.mp3" length="53256288" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP.Ep.031:Rev. Dr. Bob Walters “The Last Missionary”</title><itunes:title>HUMP.Ep.031:Rev. Dr. Bob Walters “The Last Missionary”</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">Rev. Dr. Bob Walters author of “The Last Missionary” is Dr. Brad’s special guest on Episode 31 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast.  Bob talks to Brad about his many years working in both the Indiana Annual Conference and in the North Katanga Annual Conference in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. Bob describes to Brad his experiences in both worlds and his take on mission partnerships over missionaries in the mission field and engaging in "deep listening.”  Bob talks about the exceptional leadership that he found at work with among the people of the  Methodist Church in the DRC.  Bob also talks to Brad about the unique way that he forged relationships in remote areas through the use of his bicycle. You will be engaged by this conversation in Episode 31 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast with Dr. Brad Miller. The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ the transformation of the world.</p> <p class="p1"><a title="The Last Missionary by Rev. Bob Walters" href="http://thelastmissionary.com/">thelastmissionary.com</a></p> <p class="p1"><a title="Friendly Planet Missiology" href= "http://www.friendlyplanetmissiology.org/">friendlyplanetmissiology.org</a></p> <p class="p1"><a title="Hoosier United Methodist Podcast" href= "http://hoosierunitedmethodist.com/">hoosierunitedmethodist.com</a></p> <p class="p1"><a title="Facebook Hoosier United Methodist Podcast" href= "https://www.facebook.com/HoosierUnitedMethodist/">facebook.com/HoosierUnitedMethodist</a></p> <p> </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">Rev. Dr. Bob Walters author of “The Last Missionary” is Dr. Brad’s special guest on Episode 31 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast.  Bob talks to Brad about his many years working in both the Indiana Annual Conference and in the North Katanga Annual Conference in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. Bob describes to Brad his experiences in both worlds and his take on mission partnerships over missionaries in the mission field and engaging in "deep listening.”  Bob talks about the exceptional leadership that he found at work with among the people of the  Methodist Church in the DRC.  Bob also talks to Brad about the unique way that he forged relationships in remote areas through the use of his bicycle. You will be engaged by this conversation in Episode 31 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast with Dr. Brad Miller. The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ the transformation of the world.</p> <p class="p1"><a title="The Last Missionary by Rev. Bob Walters" href="http://thelastmissionary.com/">thelastmissionary.com</a></p> <p class="p1"><a title="Friendly Planet Missiology" href= "http://www.friendlyplanetmissiology.org/">friendlyplanetmissiology.org</a></p> <p class="p1"><a title="Hoosier United Methodist Podcast" href= "http://hoosierunitedmethodist.com/">hoosierunitedmethodist.com</a></p> <p class="p1"><a title="Facebook Hoosier United Methodist Podcast" href= "https://www.facebook.com/HoosierUnitedMethodist/">facebook.com/HoosierUnitedMethodist</a></p> <p> </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump-ep031-rev-dr-bob-walters-the-last-missionary]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3d13d60fd4b60a8b0691bd4044d7fde9</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 01:51:44 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8f2d5b3d-636d-4ed9-99e6-3fba3b160a9e/hump-031-bob-walters-final.mp3" length="61803313" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:02:36</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#030: Dr. Adolf Hansen-&quot;A Fuller Understanding of God&apos;s Revelation&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP#030: Dr. Adolf Hansen-&quot;A Fuller Understanding of God&apos;s Revelation&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#030: Dr. Adolf Hansen-"A Fuller Understanding of God's Revelation" the purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world. In Episode #030 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a far ranging conversation with Dr. Adolf Hansen. Hansen is the author of the recent book "Carrying For Those Who Remain: A Practical Guide For End of Life Preparation.” Brad and Adolf talk about his early faith development in Brooklyn, New York in the Norwegian Methodist Church and his academic career as a faculty member at the University of Indianapolis and at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Adolf's writing career really blossomed and retirement while serving as theologian in residence at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. There responding to the untimely death of his own daughter, in an accident, Adolf wrote the books "Responding to Loss" and "Tuesday Mornings with the Dad’s,” which emerged from a support group for dads who lost children. In "Carrying For Those Who Remain" Adolf shares with Brad that the purpose of the book is to generate intergenerational conversation for people facing end-of-life issues. The book is designed to be a practical guide dealing with matters of legal, financial, and funeral issues as well as spiritual, interpersonal and family dynamic issues. Adolf tells his own poignant story about dealing with his own father and mother on such matters and outlines how his experiences may be helpful to others. Importantly, Adolf makes the point that by dealing end-of-life matters in a practical and pragmatic way well ahead of the drama of death you can be set free from many of the stress that come with the loss of loved ones. Adolf goes on to share with Brad about his upcoming book “Hope In The Midst of Loss" which is his response to many of the stresses in the United Methodist Church and in the political landscape. The theme of this book will be choose hope because it doesn’t just happen.anchor your hope in love. In this part of the interview bread and Adolf drilled deeper on what Adolf calls "the elephant in the room" which is the matter of data we dealing with homosexuality in the United Methodist Church. Adolf offers an innovative approach to understanding this issue in the UMC and proposes a significant change in our denominational polity as a viable approach to dealing with the matter which is the source of so much conflict and consternation in our church. Help makes the point that he sees hope in the church that even has many are rigidly choosing sides there are many other people open to really listening and examining their own assumptions and be in dialogue with others. Adolf’s hope is that this listening will lead to a fuller understanding of God’s revelation for our church. In additions to all this Adolf shares with Brad his adventures in sailboat racing, skiing the Matterhorn in Switzerland and the importance of deep abiding friendships. You will want to join Dr. Brad Miller in this fascinating conversation with Dr. Adolf Hansen in Episode #030 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#030: Dr. Adolf Hansen-"A Fuller Understanding of God's Revelation" the purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world. In Episode #030 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a far ranging conversation with Dr. Adolf Hansen. Hansen is the author of the recent book "Carrying For Those Who Remain: A Practical Guide For End of Life Preparation.” Brad and Adolf talk about his early faith development in Brooklyn, New York in the Norwegian Methodist Church and his academic career as a faculty member at the University of Indianapolis and at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. Adolf's writing career really blossomed and retirement while serving as theologian in residence at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. There responding to the untimely death of his own daughter, in an accident, Adolf wrote the books "Responding to Loss" and "Tuesday Mornings with the Dad’s,” which emerged from a support group for dads who lost children. In "Carrying For Those Who Remain" Adolf shares with Brad that the purpose of the book is to generate intergenerational conversation for people facing end-of-life issues. The book is designed to be a practical guide dealing with matters of legal, financial, and funeral issues as well as spiritual, interpersonal and family dynamic issues. Adolf tells his own poignant story about dealing with his own father and mother on such matters and outlines how his experiences may be helpful to others. Importantly, Adolf makes the point that by dealing end-of-life matters in a practical and pragmatic way well ahead of the drama of death you can be set free from many of the stress that come with the loss of loved ones. Adolf goes on to share with Brad about his upcoming book “Hope In The Midst of Loss" which is his response to many of the stresses in the United Methodist Church and in the political landscape. The theme of this book will be choose hope because it doesn’t just happen.anchor your hope in love. In this part of the interview bread and Adolf drilled deeper on what Adolf calls "the elephant in the room" which is the matter of data we dealing with homosexuality in the United Methodist Church. Adolf offers an innovative approach to understanding this issue in the UMC and proposes a significant change in our denominational polity as a viable approach to dealing with the matter which is the source of so much conflict and consternation in our church. Help makes the point that he sees hope in the church that even has many are rigidly choosing sides there are many other people open to really listening and examining their own assumptions and be in dialogue with others. Adolf’s hope is that this listening will lead to a fuller understanding of God’s revelation for our church. In additions to all this Adolf shares with Brad his adventures in sailboat racing, skiing the Matterhorn in Switzerland and the importance of deep abiding friendships. You will want to join Dr. Brad Miller in this fascinating conversation with Dr. Adolf Hansen in Episode #030 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump030-dr-adolf-hansen-a-fuller-understanding-of-gods-revelation]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">21c9d3c22891a353ac9a803c1c3ba013</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 00:50:06 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/10827478-a581-4401-9039-9861e3f2328b/hump-030-dradolfhansen_mixdown.mp3" length="24642704" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP #029: Rev. David Powell-“Disaster Response Ministry&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP #029: Rev. David Powell-“Disaster Response Ministry&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP #029: Rev. David Powell-“Disaster Response Ministry" The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the mission of Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. Rev. David Powell is Brad Miller's guest on Episode #029 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast. In October 2016 Rev. Powell found himself literally in the middle of a hurricane when the medical mission group to Haiti he was with, planning to run medical clinics, ihad to change their plans when the country was struck by a hurricane. Responding to disaster is nothing new for Rev. David Powell as he has spent much of his ministry involved with disaster relief ministry. In this episode Dave talks to Brad in-depth about disaster relief ministry and its core purposes of training and preparedness, responding to the immediate needs of people and churches struck by disaster and working with volunteers in mission in recovery and rebuilding. As the former head of the Indiana conferences disaster response ministry Dave found himself working with the church in response to tornadoes hitting Henryville as well as flooding in Kokomo and South Bend and responding to many other disasters in Indiana and beyond. Dave tells Brad about his call to ministry which has always included dealing with people in crisis. He has worked in police and fire department chaplaincy where he finds great satisfaction in working with first responders and the people they serve. Dave shares with Brad a poignant story about a family lost everything in the Henrville tornado, including their garage-based beauty shop which was their only source of income and how the church through disaster relief responded to help them rebuild their lives. An avid photographer Dave tells Brad about his unique hobby related to photography and how he uses that skill in his ministry. Dave outlines how people can get involved with disaster relief ministries and how the key requirement to get involved is a keen sense of humility and grace. You will be inspired by Episode #029 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller talking with Rev. Dave Powell lead pastor of the Edwardsville United Methodist Church.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP #029: Rev. David Powell-“Disaster Response Ministry" The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the mission of Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. Rev. David Powell is Brad Miller's guest on Episode #029 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast. In October 2016 Rev. Powell found himself literally in the middle of a hurricane when the medical mission group to Haiti he was with, planning to run medical clinics, ihad to change their plans when the country was struck by a hurricane. Responding to disaster is nothing new for Rev. David Powell as he has spent much of his ministry involved with disaster relief ministry. In this episode Dave talks to Brad in-depth about disaster relief ministry and its core purposes of training and preparedness, responding to the immediate needs of people and churches struck by disaster and working with volunteers in mission in recovery and rebuilding. As the former head of the Indiana conferences disaster response ministry Dave found himself working with the church in response to tornadoes hitting Henryville as well as flooding in Kokomo and South Bend and responding to many other disasters in Indiana and beyond. Dave tells Brad about his call to ministry which has always included dealing with people in crisis. He has worked in police and fire department chaplaincy where he finds great satisfaction in working with first responders and the people they serve. Dave shares with Brad a poignant story about a family lost everything in the Henrville tornado, including their garage-based beauty shop which was their only source of income and how the church through disaster relief responded to help them rebuild their lives. An avid photographer Dave tells Brad about his unique hobby related to photography and how he uses that skill in his ministry. Dave outlines how people can get involved with disaster relief ministries and how the key requirement to get involved is a keen sense of humility and grace. You will be inspired by Episode #029 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller talking with Rev. Dave Powell lead pastor of the Edwardsville United Methodist Church.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump-029-rev-david-powell-disaster-response-ministry]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">d3c91c7e751eb33dd5c158579f95e77a</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2016 01:14:02 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c56a9521-3fba-414b-b804-5dd4c1854efc/hump-029-dave-powell_mixdown.mp3" length="22918432" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP #028: Rev. Randy Anderson-“A Vehicle for Church Transformation&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP #028: Rev. Randy Anderson-“A Vehicle for Church Transformation&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP #028: Rev. Randy Anderson-“A Vehicle for Church Transformation" The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In Episode #028 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Randy Anderson who is on the Indiana Annual Conference staff on the church development team as well as serving as associate district superintendent of the Southwest district. Randy talks to Brad about his responsibilities in church development in particular regarding the fruitful congregations journey process. Randy works with pastors and lay teams in the classic fruitful congregations journey which is a three-year process as well as helping churches transition into FCJ 2.0 which goes a bit deeper in the process and helping churches implement their discipleship making plans. in addition Randy works with churches with attendance lower than 70 in the FCJ Impact program specifically designed for these churches. Randy tells Brad about how FCJ was instrumental in helping his local church focus on outreach and evangelism and how the concept of "radical hospitality" is crucial for churches to transform their ministry to their communities. Randy is all about training coaches and equipping facilitators to transform local churches into healthy congregations. He sees FCJ as a vehicle to transform local churches in a manner specifically integrated to their local settings. In the words of Randy "this is not a cookie cutter process". Randy goes on to tell Brad about the overall vision of church development in the Indiana Conference which is the development of Alpha teams to focus on new church planting and Omega teams to work on redeveloping existing local churches. In both teams the emphasis of church development is for the church to see discipleship as a verb and how there is no room in discipleship for people to be merely pew sitters. Randy also tells Brad about how his relationships with his grandchildren is the key factor which keeps him fresh in ministry and enthusiastic about life. Rev. Randy Anderson is a delightful and engaging personality and committed to the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In episode #028 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast you will hear that commitment as Rev. Randy Anderson wants to get all Indiana churches on board the vehicle of church development for the transformation of the church. Rev. Randy Anderson http://www.inumc.org/churchdevelopment randy.anderson@inumc.org 800-919-8160</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP #028: Rev. Randy Anderson-“A Vehicle for Church Transformation" The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In Episode #028 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Randy Anderson who is on the Indiana Annual Conference staff on the church development team as well as serving as associate district superintendent of the Southwest district. Randy talks to Brad about his responsibilities in church development in particular regarding the fruitful congregations journey process. Randy works with pastors and lay teams in the classic fruitful congregations journey which is a three-year process as well as helping churches transition into FCJ 2.0 which goes a bit deeper in the process and helping churches implement their discipleship making plans. in addition Randy works with churches with attendance lower than 70 in the FCJ Impact program specifically designed for these churches. Randy tells Brad about how FCJ was instrumental in helping his local church focus on outreach and evangelism and how the concept of "radical hospitality" is crucial for churches to transform their ministry to their communities. Randy is all about training coaches and equipping facilitators to transform local churches into healthy congregations. He sees FCJ as a vehicle to transform local churches in a manner specifically integrated to their local settings. In the words of Randy "this is not a cookie cutter process". Randy goes on to tell Brad about the overall vision of church development in the Indiana Conference which is the development of Alpha teams to focus on new church planting and Omega teams to work on redeveloping existing local churches. In both teams the emphasis of church development is for the church to see discipleship as a verb and how there is no room in discipleship for people to be merely pew sitters. Randy also tells Brad about how his relationships with his grandchildren is the key factor which keeps him fresh in ministry and enthusiastic about life. Rev. Randy Anderson is a delightful and engaging personality and committed to the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In episode #028 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast you will hear that commitment as Rev. Randy Anderson wants to get all Indiana churches on board the vehicle of church development for the transformation of the church. Rev. Randy Anderson http://www.inumc.org/churchdevelopment randy.anderson@inumc.org 800-919-8160</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump-028-rev-randy-anderson-a-vehicle-for-church-transformation]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3f3f0667ab76b777284a0261545c5663</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2016 19:09:11 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3e983587-c231-49a5-afca-6b38726a2722/hump028-randy-anderson_mixdown.mp3" length="14190032" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP #027: Rev. Beth Ann Cook-&quot;Go Where the People Are&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP #027: Rev. Beth Ann Cook-&quot;Go Where the People Are&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP #027: Rev. Beth Ann Cook-"Go Where the People Are" The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In episode 027 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Brad talks with Rev. Beth Ann Cook about her passions for evangelism and global missions. Beth Ann is a three time delegate from Indiana to General Conference where she has served as a spokesperson for the Good News Movement. Through her connections in the General church she has also become quite involved with global missions particularly in the African countries of Burundi and The Congo. Global missions is her passion and she is an advocate for realigning resources to serve the needs of rapidly growing African churches. She cares deeply about the direction of the church and continuing our Wesleyan heritage. She calls upon her own powerful conversion experience moving from a primarily unchurched family to becoming a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ as motivation to help other people know Jesus Christ as their personal savior. She lives this out in her ministry as pastor of the Ogilville and Rockford United Methodist Churches in southern Indiana. Beth Ann tells Brad a great story about evangelism and gourmet pancakes. Indeed, in episode 027 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Beth Ann Cook makes it clear that her calling is to "go where the people are!"</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP #027: Rev. Beth Ann Cook-"Go Where the People Are" The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In episode 027 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Brad talks with Rev. Beth Ann Cook about her passions for evangelism and global missions. Beth Ann is a three time delegate from Indiana to General Conference where she has served as a spokesperson for the Good News Movement. Through her connections in the General church she has also become quite involved with global missions particularly in the African countries of Burundi and The Congo. Global missions is her passion and she is an advocate for realigning resources to serve the needs of rapidly growing African churches. She cares deeply about the direction of the church and continuing our Wesleyan heritage. She calls upon her own powerful conversion experience moving from a primarily unchurched family to becoming a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ as motivation to help other people know Jesus Christ as their personal savior. She lives this out in her ministry as pastor of the Ogilville and Rockford United Methodist Churches in southern Indiana. Beth Ann tells Brad a great story about evangelism and gourmet pancakes. Indeed, in episode 027 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Beth Ann Cook makes it clear that her calling is to "go where the people are!"</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump-027-rev-beth-ann-cook-go-where-the-people-are]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">10ec30d39c77c9cc390e25761ff60851</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3cea6e85-93fa-4db8-8b6b-a99f87c4a11e/hump-027-beth-ann-cook_mixdown.mp3" length="12576160" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>22:38</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#026: Kate Biggs-“Care and Support for Clergy Spouses”</title><itunes:title>HUMP#026: Kate Biggs-“Care and Support for Clergy Spouses”</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#026: Kate Biggs-“Care and Support for Clergy Spouses” The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is Strengthening the Connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana for the purpose of achieving the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. In Episode #026 Dr Brad Miller has an enlightening conversation with Kate Biggs from “Thrive” which is an organization which provides care and support for clergy spouses. Kate talks to Brad about how many clergy spouses feel like they live lives in a fishbowl with pressures and challenges unique to their situation. Thrive provides an organization to empower clergy spouses through a network of like-minded people with common sets of experiences in the clergy household. Kate explains how Thrive though retreats and a Facebook page connects clergy spouses one to another and provides a safe place to process personal issues such as moving to new communities, making friends in congregations and raising children. Kate shares with Brad powerful advice to clergy spouses entering the ministry lifestyle and shares how she and her family take opportunity to enjoy life as a clergy family. Episode 026 of the United Methodist Podcast is a great resource which brings to light the vital, and often neglected, role that clergy spouses play in strengthening United Methodist Churches in Indiana. Kate Biggs lives in Fairland, Indiana where her husband Ben Biggs is the pastor of the New Life United Methodist Church.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#026: Kate Biggs-“Care and Support for Clergy Spouses” The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is Strengthening the Connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana for the purpose of achieving the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. In Episode #026 Dr Brad Miller has an enlightening conversation with Kate Biggs from “Thrive” which is an organization which provides care and support for clergy spouses. Kate talks to Brad about how many clergy spouses feel like they live lives in a fishbowl with pressures and challenges unique to their situation. Thrive provides an organization to empower clergy spouses through a network of like-minded people with common sets of experiences in the clergy household. Kate explains how Thrive though retreats and a Facebook page connects clergy spouses one to another and provides a safe place to process personal issues such as moving to new communities, making friends in congregations and raising children. Kate shares with Brad powerful advice to clergy spouses entering the ministry lifestyle and shares how she and her family take opportunity to enjoy life as a clergy family. Episode 026 of the United Methodist Podcast is a great resource which brings to light the vital, and often neglected, role that clergy spouses play in strengthening United Methodist Churches in Indiana. Kate Biggs lives in Fairland, Indiana where her husband Ben Biggs is the pastor of the New Life United Methodist Church.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump026-kate-biggs-care-and-support-for-clergy-spouses]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ff168f3a44e0e14b025274dbd5a27e02</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2016 01:54:39 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/4aae647a-5a26-4bd6-a94e-1c277a7ba45a/hump-026-biggs_mixdown.mp3" length="12306544" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>22:04</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#025: Rev. Dr. Keith Adkins-“Getting Unstuck with Ministry Coaching”</title><itunes:title>HUMP#025: Rev. Dr. Keith Adkins-“Getting Unstuck with Ministry Coaching”</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#025: Rev. Dr. Keith Adkins-“Getting Unstuck with Ministry Coaching”</p> <p>Many clergy feel "stuck" and ministry coaching and a listening ear can help these pastors get unstuck and began moving forward again. So says Rev. Dr. Keith Adkins in episode 025 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast. Keith talks to Rev. Dr. Brad Miller in episode 025 about the opening of his Keith H. Adkins Ministry coaching practice. Keith saw the need for life coaching, particularly targeted towards clergy as a group, and specifically towards United Methodist clergy. Keith is an Elder in the Indiana Conference UMC presently serving at the Irvington United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. In episode 025 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast he talks about the hunger that clergy have to be listened to and how that is exactly what his service provides. His coaching is not therapeutic in nature or diagnostic of the health of the church body; Keith is concerned with the health and welfare of the individual pastor. Keith shares with Brad his good news approach to walk alongside clergy to help them move from good to great. Keith shares his journey towards becoming a coach for clergy and his belief in the power of coaching inasmuch as 95% of people who try coaching stick with it. Keith also shares with Brad his love of the outdoors as being instrumental to his call to ministry and essential for his continued personal development. Episode 025 of the United Methodist podcast is a great tool for the clergy person looking to get "unstuck" and move forward in life. The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#025: Rev. Dr. Keith Adkins-“Getting Unstuck with Ministry Coaching”</p> <p>Many clergy feel "stuck" and ministry coaching and a listening ear can help these pastors get unstuck and began moving forward again. So says Rev. Dr. Keith Adkins in episode 025 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast. Keith talks to Rev. Dr. Brad Miller in episode 025 about the opening of his Keith H. Adkins Ministry coaching practice. Keith saw the need for life coaching, particularly targeted towards clergy as a group, and specifically towards United Methodist clergy. Keith is an Elder in the Indiana Conference UMC presently serving at the Irvington United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. In episode 025 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast he talks about the hunger that clergy have to be listened to and how that is exactly what his service provides. His coaching is not therapeutic in nature or diagnostic of the health of the church body; Keith is concerned with the health and welfare of the individual pastor. Keith shares with Brad his good news approach to walk alongside clergy to help them move from good to great. Keith shares his journey towards becoming a coach for clergy and his belief in the power of coaching inasmuch as 95% of people who try coaching stick with it. Keith also shares with Brad his love of the outdoors as being instrumental to his call to ministry and essential for his continued personal development. Episode 025 of the United Methodist podcast is a great tool for the clergy person looking to get "unstuck" and move forward in life. The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump025-rev-dr-keith-adkins-getting-unstuck-with-ministry-coaching]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0b3dd076cc522683f656d186659e2eb0</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:33:49 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/466843ce-28ed-4bda-bf7f-3308e1dc9943/hump-025-adkins_mixdown.mp3" length="15031872" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>27:45</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#024: Nick Yarde - ?The Power and Impact of Camping and Retreat Ministry in Indiana?</title><itunes:title>HUMP#024: Nick Yarde - ?The Power and Impact of Camping and Retreat Ministry in Indiana?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#024: Nick Yarde - “The Power and Impact of Camping and Retreat Ministry in Indiana” The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana to achieve the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In Episode 024 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller interviews Nick Yarde the Associate Director of Discipleship Development, Camping and Retreat Ministries for the Indiana Conference. A Purdue University graduate in Outdoor Recreation Nick Yarde has been involved in virtually every aspect of outdoor ministry in Indiana serving as camp manager at three Indiana Conference camp sites before settling into his current role of discipleship development. An enthusiastic advocate for the power of camping ministry to faith development in children and youth Nick speaks with passion about how 95% of people come to Christ as youth, many at church camp and retreat experiences. Nick talks about the changing nature of camping and retreat ministry much of it driven by school systems moving to year-round schedules and the multitude of activities available to young people. This means that the church camp experience has to move from a summer focused to a year-round focus. The need for a year-round outdoor ministries challenges the physical facilities at all our Indiana campsites which were geared towards summer ministry. Nick has been working closely with Bishop Coyner on a major campaign to build a new discipleship center at Epworth Forest and building a new lake at Camp-Indi-Co-So. Enjoy Episode 024 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast which brings insight into one of the most impactful ministries in the Indiana Conference which has proven to powerfully fulfill the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#024: Nick Yarde - “The Power and Impact of Camping and Retreat Ministry in Indiana” The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana to achieve the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In Episode 024 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller interviews Nick Yarde the Associate Director of Discipleship Development, Camping and Retreat Ministries for the Indiana Conference. A Purdue University graduate in Outdoor Recreation Nick Yarde has been involved in virtually every aspect of outdoor ministry in Indiana serving as camp manager at three Indiana Conference camp sites before settling into his current role of discipleship development. An enthusiastic advocate for the power of camping ministry to faith development in children and youth Nick speaks with passion about how 95% of people come to Christ as youth, many at church camp and retreat experiences. Nick talks about the changing nature of camping and retreat ministry much of it driven by school systems moving to year-round schedules and the multitude of activities available to young people. This means that the church camp experience has to move from a summer focused to a year-round focus. The need for a year-round outdoor ministries challenges the physical facilities at all our Indiana campsites which were geared towards summer ministry. Nick has been working closely with Bishop Coyner on a major campaign to build a new discipleship center at Epworth Forest and building a new lake at Camp-Indi-Co-So. Enjoy Episode 024 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast which brings insight into one of the most impactful ministries in the Indiana Conference which has proven to powerfully fulfill the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump024-nick-yarde-the-power-and-impact-of-camping-and-retreat-ministry-in-indiana]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6126c2bdc82bb462626d4b06f076d9d1</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 02:31:16 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/2b3f135d-7fa5-431e-a170-42dff415066f/hump024-nickyarde.mp3" length="53327255" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#023:Rev.Tom Heaton-Mission Guatemala</title><itunes:title>HUMP#023:Rev.Tom Heaton-Mission Guatemala</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p> In Episode 23 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr Brad Miller has a conversation with Rev. Tom Heaton the founder and director of Mission Guatemala. Tom tells the story of the founding and the focus of Mission Guatemala. Tom shares with Brad how adopting son’s from Guatemala led to trips to the country, (the poorest in the western hemisphere), where Tom personally witnessed the devastating poverty. Tom felt the call l to do do something about the poverty he saw which led to his decision to leave the local church in Indiana, pack up his car and his son’s and drive to Guatemala to start the mission project from scratch. Now six years old Mission Guatemala has a four-fold focus of health, eduction, nutrition programs and community development. The mission is quite successful serving 19 villages in the rural mountainous region. In addition over 600 persons from over 45 work teams have visited Mission Guatemala to serve in ways ranging from providing medical care to building sinks in school buildings to improve student hygiene. Tom shared with Brad stories of life transformation among the local folk as well as from the visiting mission teams. Indeed, it is evident that Mission Guatemala has borne fruit for the kingdom of God and is a real success story born out of the vision and passion of Hoosier United Methodist missioner Tom Heaton. You will want to hear the inspiring story and feel the passionate leadership of Tom Heaton in Episode 23 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast. The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> In Episode 23 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr Brad Miller has a conversation with Rev. Tom Heaton the founder and director of Mission Guatemala. Tom tells the story of the founding and the focus of Mission Guatemala. Tom shares with Brad how adopting son’s from Guatemala led to trips to the country, (the poorest in the western hemisphere), where Tom personally witnessed the devastating poverty. Tom felt the call l to do do something about the poverty he saw which led to his decision to leave the local church in Indiana, pack up his car and his son’s and drive to Guatemala to start the mission project from scratch. Now six years old Mission Guatemala has a four-fold focus of health, eduction, nutrition programs and community development. The mission is quite successful serving 19 villages in the rural mountainous region. In addition over 600 persons from over 45 work teams have visited Mission Guatemala to serve in ways ranging from providing medical care to building sinks in school buildings to improve student hygiene. Tom shared with Brad stories of life transformation among the local folk as well as from the visiting mission teams. Indeed, it is evident that Mission Guatemala has borne fruit for the kingdom of God and is a real success story born out of the vision and passion of Hoosier United Methodist missioner Tom Heaton. You will want to hear the inspiring story and feel the passionate leadership of Tom Heaton in Episode 23 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast. The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump023-rev-tom-heaton-mission-guatemala]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">72bdd1f71b4b8debb80dd64bc4e3ccee</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2016 04:40:32 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/3d9cdaa6-7a88-47f7-a520-32d6ab158093/hump023-tom-heaton.mp3" length="24668478" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#022: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble-Incoming Bishop to the Indiana Area United Methodist Church</title><itunes:title>HUMP#022: Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble-Incoming Bishop to the Indiana Area United Methodist Church</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1">On July 16, 2016 the North Central Jurisdiction of United Methodist Church announced that Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble presently serving the Iowa Annual Conference UMC was assigned to become the resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the UMC as of September 1, 2016.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">A few months prior Dr. Brad Miller had an opportunity to interview Bishop Trimble about his call to ministry, his views on the state of the church and about his book on issues of the church in global health. <span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> The conversation that Dr. Brad had with Bishop Trimble is shared here in Episode #022 the Hoosier United Methodist podcast and provides great insight into the the spiritual depth and passions which drive the man whom will become the new Episcopal leader for the United Methodist Church in Indiana.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">You will learn:</span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s1">The influence on his life of a strong local United Methodist Church in Chicago which was active in the civil rights movement and the impact of United Methodist church camp experiences on his call to ministry.</span></li> <li class="li1">The importance and guiding principle of his personal mission statement: “To encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential.”</li> <li class="li1">His journey in service at all levels of the church, including pastorates in Chicago and Cleveland, serving as a district superintendent and his experience as resident bishop in Iowa.</li> <li class="li1">His views on the importance of higher education based on his experiences as a schoolteacher and community organizer.</li> <li class="li1">The power of partnering with the church in Africa.</li> <li class="li1">His views on justice for people in immigrant communities and his passion for comprehensive immigration reform.</li> <li class="li1">His investment in issues of "environmental holiness" and global health which include writing his book “A Faithful Church and a Healthy World" and commitment to the “Imagine No Malaria” campaign.</li> <li class="li1">His passion to reach the “NONES" (unchurched) in particular younger people by appealing to their sense of call to "transform" the world.</li> <li class="li1">His overall optimism about a church at the crossroads which is ebodied in his call to be an encourager.</li> <li class="li1">How he loves to play ping pong and plays often when he visits local churches.</li> </ul><br/> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Episode #022 of The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast provides a great introduction for Indiana United Methodist to learn about the man who become the episcopal leader of the UMC in Indiana.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Furthermore, Dr. Miller calls upon Hoosier United Methodist to become encourager's to Bishop Trimble and his wife during their time of transition through prayers, cards and notes. <span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> The call is to encourage our new Bishop of encouragement.<span class= "Apple-converted-space">   </span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.</span></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1">On July 16, 2016 the North Central Jurisdiction of United Methodist Church announced that Bishop Julius Calvin Trimble presently serving the Iowa Annual Conference UMC was assigned to become the resident Bishop of the Indiana Area of the UMC as of September 1, 2016.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">A few months prior Dr. Brad Miller had an opportunity to interview Bishop Trimble about his call to ministry, his views on the state of the church and about his book on issues of the church in global health. <span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> The conversation that Dr. Brad had with Bishop Trimble is shared here in Episode #022 the Hoosier United Methodist podcast and provides great insight into the the spiritual depth and passions which drive the man whom will become the new Episcopal leader for the United Methodist Church in Indiana.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">You will learn:</span></p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s1">The influence on his life of a strong local United Methodist Church in Chicago which was active in the civil rights movement and the impact of United Methodist church camp experiences on his call to ministry.</span></li> <li class="li1">The importance and guiding principle of his personal mission statement: “To encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential.”</li> <li class="li1">His journey in service at all levels of the church, including pastorates in Chicago and Cleveland, serving as a district superintendent and his experience as resident bishop in Iowa.</li> <li class="li1">His views on the importance of higher education based on his experiences as a schoolteacher and community organizer.</li> <li class="li1">The power of partnering with the church in Africa.</li> <li class="li1">His views on justice for people in immigrant communities and his passion for comprehensive immigration reform.</li> <li class="li1">His investment in issues of "environmental holiness" and global health which include writing his book “A Faithful Church and a Healthy World" and commitment to the “Imagine No Malaria” campaign.</li> <li class="li1">His passion to reach the “NONES" (unchurched) in particular younger people by appealing to their sense of call to "transform" the world.</li> <li class="li1">His overall optimism about a church at the crossroads which is ebodied in his call to be an encourager.</li> <li class="li1">How he loves to play ping pong and plays often when he visits local churches.</li> </ul><br/> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Episode #022 of The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast provides a great introduction for Indiana United Methodist to learn about the man who become the episcopal leader of the UMC in Indiana.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> Furthermore, Dr. Miller calls upon Hoosier United Methodist to become encourager's to Bishop Trimble and his wife during their time of transition through prayers, cards and notes. <span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> The call is to encourage our new Bishop of encouragement.<span class= "Apple-converted-space">   </span></span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.</span></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump022-bishop-julius-calvin-trimble-incoming-bishop-to-the-indiana-area-united-methodist-church]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">27133448836d4006107e72da909d1dec</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:04:49 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/8278eaef-39ae-4519-bf56-793ef64f521c/hump022-bishop-julius-trimble_mixdown.mp3" length="18009376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#021: Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs-“Becoming United Methodist From Another Denomination&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP#021: Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs-“Becoming United Methodist From Another Denomination&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in United Methodist Church in Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ the transformation of the world.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> In episode 21 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcasts Dr. Brad Miller has a in-depth conversation with Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs, chaplain at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Gibbs directs the campus ministry at the University of Indianapolis and is on the faculty teaching Christian formation. Dr. Gibbs also recently transferred his denominational affiliation from the Assemblies of God denomination to the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church where he is on track to become an Elder. Gibbs shares with Dr. Miller the complex nature of campus ministry at a university with a complex student body which embraces many diverse religious groups.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> At UIndy Gibbs deals with people from many different Christian denominations and religious backgrounds and styles of worship.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> He talks about how he can often tell the health of local churches through the spiritual depth and religious backgrounds of the students who arrive at UIndy. This is an area that Gibbs shares comes some concern about inasmuch as to many students arrive at college lacking spiritual depth and religious knowledge. A learning experience that Gibbs oversaw was the integration of Muslim students into the religious life of the University. This is led to some uncomfortably ambiguous encounters where the same worship space was shared by Muslim and Christian students alike which resulted in a gratifying experience of radical hospitality on the parts of students of all faiths.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Dr. Miller and Dr. Gibbs also go into a deep conversation about the transition that Gibbs made it becoming a United Methodist from the Assemblies of God. Gibbs outlines how<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> attending a United Methodist seminary at in particular marrying a United Methodist pastor played important roles in helping him land a position at the United Methodist University of Indianapolis. Gibbs also talks about the theological and church culture reasons for making the transition to becoming a United Methodist. In particular he lifts up two areas of hope in United Methodist Church which he found particularly attractive. The first being the ability to move forward in ambiguity and be welcoming to diverse religious perspectives and the second being the great opportunity for leaders to thrive in the church. Gibbs spoke about joining United Methodist Church during some tumultuous times in the denomination but he is moving forward in faith and does not fear any catastrophic shifts in the United Methodist Church. On a personal level Jeremiah shares how he enjoys the diversely and acceptance of the local church, were his wife is the pastor, inasmuch is he is a part of a biracial family and how he enjoys playing guitar and leading worship at the church's contemporary service. You will want to listen to the journey that Jeremiah Gibbs makes in this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller. Episode 21 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is sponsored by the book “Meet the Good People: Wesley’s Seven Ways of Sharing faith" and supports “Mission Guatemala.” (missionguatemala.com)</span></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1"><span class="s1">The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in United Methodist Church in Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ the transformation of the world.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> In episode 21 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcasts Dr. Brad Miller has a in-depth conversation with Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Gibbs, chaplain at the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Gibbs directs the campus ministry at the University of Indianapolis and is on the faculty teaching Christian formation. Dr. Gibbs also recently transferred his denominational affiliation from the Assemblies of God denomination to the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church where he is on track to become an Elder. Gibbs shares with Dr. Miller the complex nature of campus ministry at a university with a complex student body which embraces many diverse religious groups.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> At UIndy Gibbs deals with people from many different Christian denominations and religious backgrounds and styles of worship.<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> He talks about how he can often tell the health of local churches through the spiritual depth and religious backgrounds of the students who arrive at UIndy. This is an area that Gibbs shares comes some concern about inasmuch as to many students arrive at college lacking spiritual depth and religious knowledge. A learning experience that Gibbs oversaw was the integration of Muslim students into the religious life of the University. This is led to some uncomfortably ambiguous encounters where the same worship space was shared by Muslim and Christian students alike which resulted in a gratifying experience of radical hospitality on the parts of students of all faiths.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span class="s1">Dr. Miller and Dr. Gibbs also go into a deep conversation about the transition that Gibbs made it becoming a United Methodist from the Assemblies of God. Gibbs outlines how<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> attending a United Methodist seminary at in particular marrying a United Methodist pastor played important roles in helping him land a position at the United Methodist University of Indianapolis. Gibbs also talks about the theological and church culture reasons for making the transition to becoming a United Methodist. In particular he lifts up two areas of hope in United Methodist Church which he found particularly attractive. The first being the ability to move forward in ambiguity and be welcoming to diverse religious perspectives and the second being the great opportunity for leaders to thrive in the church. Gibbs spoke about joining United Methodist Church during some tumultuous times in the denomination but he is moving forward in faith and does not fear any catastrophic shifts in the United Methodist Church. On a personal level Jeremiah shares how he enjoys the diversely and acceptance of the local church, were his wife is the pastor, inasmuch is he is a part of a biracial family and how he enjoys playing guitar and leading worship at the church's contemporary service. You will want to listen to the journey that Jeremiah Gibbs makes in this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller. Episode 21 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is sponsored by the book “Meet the Good People: Wesley’s Seven Ways of Sharing faith" and supports “Mission Guatemala.” (missionguatemala.com)</span></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump021-rev-dr-jeremiah-gibbs-becoming-united-methodist-from-another-denomination]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b7b25dae28b2eca75460d592c5678afe</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2016 02:47:01 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/c3e8ff8b-b4e6-48bb-afde-9796a89f0266/hump021-gibbs_mixdown.mp3" length="26771712" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#020: Rev. David V. W. Owen- “The Perpetual Mission Impact of Africa University&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP#020: Rev. David V. W. Owen- “The Perpetual Mission Impact of Africa University&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ the transformation of the world. In Episode 20 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. David V. W. Owen chairperson of the Africa University campaign. David had the difficult task of taking on the chairperson ship of the African University campaign upon the untimely death of his good friend Rev. Bill Keith, the previous chair of the campaign. In this conversation David tells Brad about the purpose of Africa University and the impact of Africa University upon the entire continent of Africa which ranges far beyond religious training and agricultural teaching to make a perpetual impact on the political and economic fortunes of the entire continent of Africa and beyond.   The monetary goal of the Africa University campaign is $1.6 million by the end of 2016 and David shares how the great participation of many, many churches Indiana has brought the campaign to the point of meeting and perhaps exceeding the goal.  The specific purpose of the campaign is to endow an agricultural natural services faculty chair at Africa University. The broader purpose has been to deepen the missional impact of every local church to be a part of something greater than themselves which is transformational. David believes that a common factor of dynamic, impactful local churches is an emphasis on reaching out beyond themselves in missions. David considers this reconnecting with the real mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ through outreach a real sign of hope in Indiana United Methodist Churches.  You will want to listen in on this conversation Brad and Dave about Africa University and the perpetual impact a heart for mission can have on transforming individuals and congregations.    Episode 20 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is sponsored by the book “Meet the Good People: Wesley Seven Ways of Sharing Faith" by Rev. Dr. Roger Ross and the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is supportive of Mission Guatemala under the direction of Rev. Tom Heaton.  The Mission of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ the transformation of the world.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ the transformation of the world. In Episode 20 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. David V. W. Owen chairperson of the Africa University campaign. David had the difficult task of taking on the chairperson ship of the African University campaign upon the untimely death of his good friend Rev. Bill Keith, the previous chair of the campaign. In this conversation David tells Brad about the purpose of Africa University and the impact of Africa University upon the entire continent of Africa which ranges far beyond religious training and agricultural teaching to make a perpetual impact on the political and economic fortunes of the entire continent of Africa and beyond.   The monetary goal of the Africa University campaign is $1.6 million by the end of 2016 and David shares how the great participation of many, many churches Indiana has brought the campaign to the point of meeting and perhaps exceeding the goal.  The specific purpose of the campaign is to endow an agricultural natural services faculty chair at Africa University. The broader purpose has been to deepen the missional impact of every local church to be a part of something greater than themselves which is transformational. David believes that a common factor of dynamic, impactful local churches is an emphasis on reaching out beyond themselves in missions. David considers this reconnecting with the real mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ through outreach a real sign of hope in Indiana United Methodist Churches.  You will want to listen in on this conversation Brad and Dave about Africa University and the perpetual impact a heart for mission can have on transforming individuals and congregations.    Episode 20 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is sponsored by the book “Meet the Good People: Wesley Seven Ways of Sharing Faith" by Rev. Dr. Roger Ross and the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is supportive of Mission Guatemala under the direction of Rev. Tom Heaton.  The Mission of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana for the purpose of making disciples of Jesus Christ the transformation of the world.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump020-rev-david-v-w-owen-the-perpetual-mission-impact-of-africa-university]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">50e1e317a7223bc62075b3afb070b2e1</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2016 03:11:40 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5784b43b-0552-4fcd-8e6f-544e2c9b3631/hump020-david-v-w-owen_mixdown.mp3" length="14687152" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>27:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP #019: Rev. Matt Lipan-?The Hybrid Approach to Launching Indiana&apos;s Newest United Methodist Church&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP #019: Rev. Matt Lipan-?The Hybrid Approach to Launching Indiana&apos;s Newest United Methodist Church&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP #019: Rev. Matt Lipan-“The Hybrid Approach to Launching Indiana's Newest United Methodist Church" The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world. In Episode#019, Dr. Brad Miller has an enlightening conversation with Rev. Matt Lipan, Lead Pastor of "Gateway Community Church" in Indianapolis. Gateway is Indiana's newest congregation launching on July 1, 2015 and chartering on June 10, 2016. Matt shares with Brad the story of Gateway and how he and the leaders of the church strategically took a hybrid approach to launch strong and grow rapidly to the point where the church now has two worship experiences with over 200 adults and children in attendance. Matt tells about how Gateway emerged out of the mission and ministry of the larger Castleton United Methodist Church; and how working through the "Fruitful Congregations Journey" process was instrumental in decisions by the Caslteton church to give birth to the new Gateway congregation which is now completely independent and stands on its own. Matt describes how working with a parent church and launching a new work has elements of a redevelopment project as well as a brand-new work and thereby is what he describes as a "hybrid" approach to church planting. Dr. Brad drills deep with Matt on the particular pressures of planting a new congregation the emphasis on reaching children in the growing suburban community and his vision moving forward of Gateway becoming a teaching church for the region and giving birth to new congregations themselves with a multiplication strategy. You will also hear about Matt's personal call to ministry and his faith journey as well as the joys and challenges of “do-it-yourself” home remodeling projects. Episode#019 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is sponsored by the book “Meet The Good People: Wesley's 7 Ways to Share Faith” by Rev. Dr. Roger Ross and supports Mission Guatemala under the direction of Rev. Tom Heaton.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP #019: Rev. Matt Lipan-“The Hybrid Approach to Launching Indiana's Newest United Methodist Church" The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church in the state of Indiana to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world. In Episode#019, Dr. Brad Miller has an enlightening conversation with Rev. Matt Lipan, Lead Pastor of "Gateway Community Church" in Indianapolis. Gateway is Indiana's newest congregation launching on July 1, 2015 and chartering on June 10, 2016. Matt shares with Brad the story of Gateway and how he and the leaders of the church strategically took a hybrid approach to launch strong and grow rapidly to the point where the church now has two worship experiences with over 200 adults and children in attendance. Matt tells about how Gateway emerged out of the mission and ministry of the larger Castleton United Methodist Church; and how working through the "Fruitful Congregations Journey" process was instrumental in decisions by the Caslteton church to give birth to the new Gateway congregation which is now completely independent and stands on its own. Matt describes how working with a parent church and launching a new work has elements of a redevelopment project as well as a brand-new work and thereby is what he describes as a "hybrid" approach to church planting. Dr. Brad drills deep with Matt on the particular pressures of planting a new congregation the emphasis on reaching children in the growing suburban community and his vision moving forward of Gateway becoming a teaching church for the region and giving birth to new congregations themselves with a multiplication strategy. You will also hear about Matt's personal call to ministry and his faith journey as well as the joys and challenges of “do-it-yourself” home remodeling projects. Episode#019 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast is sponsored by the book “Meet The Good People: Wesley's 7 Ways to Share Faith” by Rev. Dr. Roger Ross and supports Mission Guatemala under the direction of Rev. Tom Heaton.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump-019-rev-matt-lipan-the-hybrid-approach-to-launching-indianas-newest-united-methodist-church]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8644ce7f9cef795017ba0673417d24ba</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 06:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/eb3c3e97-3115-4e35-ac20-32e59d85a8c2/hump019-matt-lipan_mixdown.mp3" length="23321200" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>45:01</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#018: Josie Clark - Indiana Conference Youth Ministry President</title><itunes:title>HUMP#018: Josie Clark - Indiana Conference Youth Ministry President</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#018: Josie Clark - Indiana Conference Youth Ministry President The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church to achieve the goal of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In episode 018 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast the focus is youth ministry as Brad talks with Indiana youth ministry president Josie Clark. Josie graduated from Dyer (Indiana) High School in 2016 and is a member of the Dyer United Methodist Church she got active in Indiana conference youth and rose to become president. In episode 018 of the United Methodist podcasts Josie shares about the importance of youth ministry to faith formation among young people and the sharing of faith to others. She is a great example of this herself as she shares, in the interview with Brad, about her call to go to Honduras and study to become a missionary nurse. Josie shares about some of the programs that Indiana conference youth are involved with to strengthen faith and support local church youth ministry programming. These include the program “Youth TransforMission” and the “Bishops Student Leadership Academy.” She and other Indiana conference youth have been involved with mission projects including leading Vacation Bible School and building homes for Habitat for Humanity. Josie talks about the "ripple effect" of changing the world for Jesus Christ through influencing youth who influence other youth and how that influence multiplies. This interview with Josie Clark and Brad Miller exemplifies the importance of young people and youth ministry as vital to the health and vitality of strong local United Methodist churches in Indiana as a present reality not limited to a distant hope for the future. Josie encourages pastors and churches to believe and encourage the youth of their churches and do not judge them as all are part of God's plan. Episode 018 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is sponsored by the book “Meet the Good People" by Rev. Dr. Roger Ross and is supportive of Mission Guatemala under the direction of Rev. Tom Heaton.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#018: Josie Clark - Indiana Conference Youth Ministry President The mission of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast with Dr. Brad Miller is strengthening the connection in the United Methodist Church to achieve the goal of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. In episode 018 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast the focus is youth ministry as Brad talks with Indiana youth ministry president Josie Clark. Josie graduated from Dyer (Indiana) High School in 2016 and is a member of the Dyer United Methodist Church she got active in Indiana conference youth and rose to become president. In episode 018 of the United Methodist podcasts Josie shares about the importance of youth ministry to faith formation among young people and the sharing of faith to others. She is a great example of this herself as she shares, in the interview with Brad, about her call to go to Honduras and study to become a missionary nurse. Josie shares about some of the programs that Indiana conference youth are involved with to strengthen faith and support local church youth ministry programming. These include the program “Youth TransforMission” and the “Bishops Student Leadership Academy.” She and other Indiana conference youth have been involved with mission projects including leading Vacation Bible School and building homes for Habitat for Humanity. Josie talks about the "ripple effect" of changing the world for Jesus Christ through influencing youth who influence other youth and how that influence multiplies. This interview with Josie Clark and Brad Miller exemplifies the importance of young people and youth ministry as vital to the health and vitality of strong local United Methodist churches in Indiana as a present reality not limited to a distant hope for the future. Josie encourages pastors and churches to believe and encourage the youth of their churches and do not judge them as all are part of God's plan. Episode 018 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is sponsored by the book “Meet the Good People" by Rev. Dr. Roger Ross and is supportive of Mission Guatemala under the direction of Rev. Tom Heaton.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump018-josie-clark-indiana-conference-youth-ministry-president]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9ee6a29e88dc689bc7871740d349974e</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:58:07 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/1138a170-35ea-4851-855e-15993930a7e5/hump018_mixdown.mp3" length="13226256" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>23:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#017: Bishop Michael Coyner - ?Imagine Indiana and More?</title><itunes:title>HUMP#017: Bishop Michael Coyner - ?Imagine Indiana and More?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#017: Bishop Michael Coyner - ?Imagine Indiana and More? / / The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana through conversation and commentary to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world / In episode 017 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has an in depth conversation with Bishop Michael Coyner. Bishop Coyner has served in the episcopacy for 20 years and is retiring in 2016. In his time as Bishop he has served the United Methodist Church in just about every capacity and oversaw all the challenge of bringing two distinct annual conferences together to form one new annual conference. Bishop Mike and Brad had a great conversation about the joys and challenges in serving as a bishop and what he sees as signs of hope in the United Methodist Church. Bishop Mike is a genuine and authentic leader of the church who has been able to navigate some very sensitive issues in Indiana as well as around the world of United Methodism. The conversation was far ranging touching on the state of the church as he sees it right now - what he calls a ?Big Tent Church? that's being stretched by significant challenges as well as his view of the impact of the local church when its at its best. Indeed, Bishop Mike very much considers himself a pastor, first and foremost. Bishop Mike gives his observations about the global church in places like Eastern Europe and Africa as well as the state of the church in North America. He talks about the advice he might give to a brand-new bishop and to younger clergy who are just starting out. You will find Bishop Mike to be very hopeful about the future of the church particularly because of the influx of younger clergy and the influence of devoted laypersons. Bishop Mike also reveals the two issues which he considers key for the future of the United Methodist Church ?nimbleness? and ?partnerships.? In addition to all this Bishop Mike also talks about what he is looking forward to most in his retirement. You will find this episode 017 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast helpful to understanding the person who has led the United Methodist Church in Indiana for 12 years and certainly is beneficial to Hoosier United Methodists.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#017: Bishop Michael Coyner - ?Imagine Indiana and More? / / The purpose of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast is to strengthen the connection in the United Methodist Church in Indiana through conversation and commentary to achieve the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ of the transformation of the world / In episode 017 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has an in depth conversation with Bishop Michael Coyner. Bishop Coyner has served in the episcopacy for 20 years and is retiring in 2016. In his time as Bishop he has served the United Methodist Church in just about every capacity and oversaw all the challenge of bringing two distinct annual conferences together to form one new annual conference. Bishop Mike and Brad had a great conversation about the joys and challenges in serving as a bishop and what he sees as signs of hope in the United Methodist Church. Bishop Mike is a genuine and authentic leader of the church who has been able to navigate some very sensitive issues in Indiana as well as around the world of United Methodism. The conversation was far ranging touching on the state of the church as he sees it right now - what he calls a ?Big Tent Church? that's being stretched by significant challenges as well as his view of the impact of the local church when its at its best. Indeed, Bishop Mike very much considers himself a pastor, first and foremost. Bishop Mike gives his observations about the global church in places like Eastern Europe and Africa as well as the state of the church in North America. He talks about the advice he might give to a brand-new bishop and to younger clergy who are just starting out. You will find Bishop Mike to be very hopeful about the future of the church particularly because of the influx of younger clergy and the influence of devoted laypersons. Bishop Mike also reveals the two issues which he considers key for the future of the United Methodist Church ?nimbleness? and ?partnerships.? In addition to all this Bishop Mike also talks about what he is looking forward to most in his retirement. You will find this episode 017 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast helpful to understanding the person who has led the United Methodist Church in Indiana for 12 years and certainly is beneficial to Hoosier United Methodists.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump017-bishop-michael-coyner-imagine-indiana-and-more]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8fd79b27a0ea9532153b902a38ce9c62</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2016 00:54:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/df0f83d4-e5f7-4b72-9793-9bb1d83b3fd3/hump017-bishopmike_mixdown.mp3" length="26701600" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>52:03</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#016: Allison Curts-&quot;Mission &amp; Social Advocacy&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP#016: Allison Curts-&quot;Mission &amp; Social Advocacy&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#016: Allison Curts-"Mission & Social Advocacy" / In Episode #016 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Allison Curts, Associate Director for Mission and Advocacy for the Indiana Conference. Allison is a layperson and a member of the Yorktown United Methodist Church. She serves on the Annual Conference staff in relating to and advocating for mission opportunities in Indiana and beyond. Allison was elected as a lay delegate to the 2016 General Conference in Portland Oregon. She will be among the younger members of the delegation and talks to Brad about bringing the perspective of a younger person to General Conference. She speaks of some of the issues facing the United Methodist Church at General Conference as well as how she plans to contribute to General Conference as well as what she hopes to bring back from General Conference to support the church in Indiana. Brad and Allison also talk about her role in selecting a new Bishop for the Indiana Conference and her hopes that the new bishop will "get it" insofar as relating to the local church. Allison is passionate about the United Methodist Church in Indiana and shares her story of life transformation in in this Episode #016 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#016: Allison Curts-"Mission & Social Advocacy" / In Episode #016 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Allison Curts, Associate Director for Mission and Advocacy for the Indiana Conference. Allison is a layperson and a member of the Yorktown United Methodist Church. She serves on the Annual Conference staff in relating to and advocating for mission opportunities in Indiana and beyond. Allison was elected as a lay delegate to the 2016 General Conference in Portland Oregon. She will be among the younger members of the delegation and talks to Brad about bringing the perspective of a younger person to General Conference. She speaks of some of the issues facing the United Methodist Church at General Conference as well as how she plans to contribute to General Conference as well as what she hopes to bring back from General Conference to support the church in Indiana. Brad and Allison also talk about her role in selecting a new Bishop for the Indiana Conference and her hopes that the new bishop will "get it" insofar as relating to the local church. Allison is passionate about the United Methodist Church in Indiana and shares her story of life transformation in in this Episode #016 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump016-allison-curts-mission-social-advocacy]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">40144bb19be87f3af53b633dec438569</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2016 17:33:48 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/09b8833b-9baf-4914-84f0-1c95f91bb544/hump16-allison-curts_mixdown.mp3" length="10059680" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>17:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#015:Darren Cushman Wood-&quot;The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops&quot;b</title><itunes:title>HUMP#015:Darren Cushman Wood-&quot;The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops&quot;b</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In Episode #015 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller has an in depth conversation with Rev. Darren Cushman Wood, Senior Pastor of the North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Darren is the author of a new book “The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops: A Dialogue on Homosexuality and Church Unity.” Brad and Darren go deep on the topic of unity and division in the church and Darren’s study of a Wesleyan approach to understanding and dealing with matters of division and unity in the church. Darren is a delegate to jurisdictional conference and a past delegate to general conference and has strong views in regards to a dialogue on homosexuality in church unity even as it relates to the mission of the church. Darren and Brad talk about these matters which face the church at General Conference 2016 his unique approach to addressing the matters of the church through his fictional account in his book of the Council of Bishops debating matters of church unity. Darren also speaks about the ministry at North United Methodist Church including the choice of that congregation to become a part of the reconciling network of churches. Darren also talks about the election of bishops and expectations he has about that process. It's a fascinating conversation that Brad and Darren have on matters vital to the future the church moving forward here on the Hoosier United Methodist podcast.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In Episode #015 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller has an in depth conversation with Rev. Darren Cushman Wood, Senior Pastor of the North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Darren is the author of a new book “The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops: A Dialogue on Homosexuality and Church Unity.” Brad and Darren go deep on the topic of unity and division in the church and Darren’s study of a Wesleyan approach to understanding and dealing with matters of division and unity in the church. Darren is a delegate to jurisdictional conference and a past delegate to general conference and has strong views in regards to a dialogue on homosexuality in church unity even as it relates to the mission of the church. Darren and Brad talk about these matters which face the church at General Conference 2016 his unique approach to addressing the matters of the church through his fictional account in his book of the Council of Bishops debating matters of church unity. Darren also speaks about the ministry at North United Methodist Church including the choice of that congregation to become a part of the reconciling network of churches. Darren also talks about the election of bishops and expectations he has about that process. It's a fascinating conversation that Brad and Darren have on matters vital to the future the church moving forward here on the Hoosier United Methodist podcast.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump015-darren-cushman-wood-the-secret-transcript-of-the-council-of-bishopsb]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2816493cd5a67893b4f7b451721d42e8</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:11:07 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5ca02318-90e1-496d-becc-76101bdbc931/hump15darrencwood_mixdown-2.mp3" length="17672768" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP #015: Darren Cushman Wood-“The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP #015: Darren Cushman Wood-“The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In Episode #015 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller has an in depth conversation with Rev. Darren Cushman Wood, Senior Pastor of the North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Darren is the author of a new book “The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops: A Dialogue on Homosexuality and Church Unity.” Brad and Darren go deep on the topic of unity and division in the church and Darren’s study of a Wesleyan approach to understanding and dealing with matters of division and unity in the church. Darren is a delegate to jurisdictional conference and a past delegate to general conference and has strong views in regards to a dialogue on homosexuality in church unity even as it relates to the mission of the church. Darren and Brad talk about these matters which face the church at General Conference 2016 his unique approach to addressing the matters of the church through his fictional account in his book of the Council of Bishops debating matters of church unity. Darren also speaks about the ministry at North United Methodist Church including the choice of that congregation to become a part of the reconciling network of churches. Darren also talks about the election of bishops and expectations he has about that process. It's a fascinating conversation that Brad and Darren have on matters vital to the future the church moving forward here on the Hoosier United Methodist podcast.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In Episode #015 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller has an in depth conversation with Rev. Darren Cushman Wood, Senior Pastor of the North United Methodist Church in Indianapolis. Darren is the author of a new book “The Secret Transcript of the Council of Bishops: A Dialogue on Homosexuality and Church Unity.” Brad and Darren go deep on the topic of unity and division in the church and Darren’s study of a Wesleyan approach to understanding and dealing with matters of division and unity in the church. Darren is a delegate to jurisdictional conference and a past delegate to general conference and has strong views in regards to a dialogue on homosexuality in church unity even as it relates to the mission of the church. Darren and Brad talk about these matters which face the church at General Conference 2016 his unique approach to addressing the matters of the church through his fictional account in his book of the Council of Bishops debating matters of church unity. Darren also speaks about the ministry at North United Methodist Church including the choice of that congregation to become a part of the reconciling network of churches. Darren also talks about the election of bishops and expectations he has about that process. It's a fascinating conversation that Brad and Darren have on matters vital to the future the church moving forward here on the Hoosier United Methodist podcast.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump-015-darren-cushman-wood-the-secret-transcript-of-the-council-of-bishops]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a5969de7e82f323c8175694b0c005025</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:31:39 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/40470e43-1bf1-4184-a8d4-c6f9932897cc/hump15darrencwood_mixdown.mp3" length="16421184" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>33:15</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#014: Lisa Morris (Executive Director Metro Ministries &quot;One Good Deed&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP#014: Lisa Morris (Executive Director Metro Ministries &quot;One Good Deed&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In Episode #014 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Lisa Morris who serves the church as the Executive Director of Metro Ministries - the missional arm of the Central District serving agencies and projects in metropolitan Indianapolis.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Lisa speak about her journey to becoming the Executive Director of Metro ministries and describes the mission and the opportunities before Metro Ministries.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>She tells us about the various community service centers that Metro resources and shares about lives transformed in the pre-schools, meal ministries and summer youth projects. She talks about a special project to “do one good thing” to serve the greater good of the community.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Lisa empahsizes a process of<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>“taking the next steps” in mission in your church and community.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Lisa has a passion for mission and she shares it all in this interview with Dr. Brad Miller on the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In Episode #014 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Lisa Morris who serves the church as the Executive Director of Metro Ministries - the missional arm of the Central District serving agencies and projects in metropolitan Indianapolis.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Lisa speak about her journey to becoming the Executive Director of Metro ministries and describes the mission and the opportunities before Metro Ministries.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>She tells us about the various community service centers that Metro resources and shares about lives transformed in the pre-schools, meal ministries and summer youth projects. She talks about a special project to “do one good thing” to serve the greater good of the community.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Lisa empahsizes a process of<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>“taking the next steps” in mission in your church and community.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Lisa has a passion for mission and she shares it all in this interview with Dr. Brad Miller on the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump014-lisa-morris-executive-director-metro-ministries-one-good-deed]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">78ef62f4022abc45a258739b9ab053d5</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2016 02:35:33 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5ece74f4-f567-4c3a-b2ae-54e98ce270bf/hump14lisamorris_mixdown.mp3" length="8753680" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>14:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#013: Glenn Howell - &quot;Leadership, Mentoring and Management in the Local Church&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP#013: Glenn Howell - &quot;Leadership, Mentoring and Management in the Local Church&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In episode 013 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Rev. Glenn Howell the Senior Pastor at Zionsville United Methodist Church on all things leadership.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Glenn has served the Indiana Conference as a church planter and district superintendent and currently serves one of the larger congregations in the annual conference.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Glenn and Brad discuss leadership in the local church in terms of recruitment, training, and mentoring of leaders as well as developing workable succession plans to keep forward movement in the local church.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Glenn speaks about the importance of the “nuts and bolts” of management in the local church is the implementation piece which must follow great vision in order for the local church to be effective in achieving its mission.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Glenn also offers his views on the state of the church in Indiana and tells a great golf story about “stealing sand” from the Augusta National Golf course. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In episode 013 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Rev. Glenn Howell the Senior Pastor at Zionsville United Methodist Church on all things leadership.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Glenn has served the Indiana Conference as a church planter and district superintendent and currently serves one of the larger congregations in the annual conference.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Glenn and Brad discuss leadership in the local church in terms of recruitment, training, and mentoring of leaders as well as developing workable succession plans to keep forward movement in the local church.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Glenn speaks about the importance of the “nuts and bolts” of management in the local church is the implementation piece which must follow great vision in order for the local church to be effective in achieving its mission.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Glenn also offers his views on the state of the church in Indiana and tells a great golf story about “stealing sand” from the Augusta National Golf course. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump013-glenn-howell-leadership-mentoring-and-management-in-the-local-church]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e3712f5b24d4423f1339bdb157584bee</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2016 19:10:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b652e9ae-6b81-4574-9f7b-0da855aa629a/hump013_glenn_mixdown.mp3" length="33678576" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>44:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#012: Charlie Rownd-&quot;Protecting Your Church&quot; </title><itunes:title>HUMP#012: Charlie Rownd-&quot;Protecting Your Church&quot; </itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#012: Charlie Rownd-"Protecting Your Church" </p>
<p class="p1">In this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a fascinating conversation with Charlie Rownd Associate Superintendent of the Central District. In a former life Charlie was an FBI agent and now works as part of the security team for the National Football League Indianapolis Colts. In addition Charlie works diligently for the Central District and the Indiana conference in matters of church security both legally and financially. He has traveled throughout the state consulting with churches who have found themselves challenged by legal and financial matters which at times have been quite complex and daunting issues for local churches to deal with. Charlie has been a great resource to sort out the complexities that churches face as they seek to be protect themselves as they seek to do ministry in their communities. Charlie gives a lot of practical tips and strategies, in this conversation with Pastor Brad, that are extremely helpful to local church leaders and even assures us that there really is no Nigerian Prince sending emails promising millions of dollars to our church members. This is an important interview to listen to for every person who cares about the legal and financial security of their local church.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HUMP#012: Charlie Rownd-"Protecting Your Church" </p>
<p class="p1">In this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a fascinating conversation with Charlie Rownd Associate Superintendent of the Central District. In a former life Charlie was an FBI agent and now works as part of the security team for the National Football League Indianapolis Colts. In addition Charlie works diligently for the Central District and the Indiana conference in matters of church security both legally and financially. He has traveled throughout the state consulting with churches who have found themselves challenged by legal and financial matters which at times have been quite complex and daunting issues for local churches to deal with. Charlie has been a great resource to sort out the complexities that churches face as they seek to be protect themselves as they seek to do ministry in their communities. Charlie gives a lot of practical tips and strategies, in this conversation with Pastor Brad, that are extremely helpful to local church leaders and even assures us that there really is no Nigerian Prince sending emails promising millions of dollars to our church members. This is an important interview to listen to for every person who cares about the legal and financial security of their local church.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump012-charlie-rownd-protecting-your-church-]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9ec628ba84a29abb80652cdb0eb1efd5</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2016 21:17:48 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/dd9acefa-a5e5-4bb3-af75-b15e0379d6f4/hump012charlie_rownd_mixdown.mp3" length="20635552" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>39:26</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#011: Rev. Brent Wright &quot;Ministry to People in the Margin&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP#011: Rev. Brent Wright &quot;Ministry to People in the Margin&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In Episode 011 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a fascinating discussion with, an advocate for people in the margins of society, Rev. Brent Wright, pastor of the Broad Ripple United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Brent has made his voice known as advocate for people in the LGBT community.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>This has taken the form of writing articles in blogs and publications supporting the rights of same gender couples to marry and taking a stand in opposition to the efforts of some Indiana legislators and the Governor to pass the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) which he contended would have given license for discrimination against LGBT folks.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Wright talks with Brad about modeling his actions after how Jesus related to people in the margins of society.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>In particular Brent speaks to the power of developing personal relationships in relating to the local church and the community on this issue and how to approach sensitive issues in the local church.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Indeed, one of the highlights of the conversation is a story about one man named Roger for whom the church touched deeply through a personal approach.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Brent also speaks about life and ministry in an eclectic community like Broad Ripple and his unique spiritual discipline of flying.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Go to the show notes at www.hoosierunitedmethodist.com for more details and links to Brent Wright’s writing.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In Episode 011 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a fascinating discussion with, an advocate for people in the margins of society, Rev. Brent Wright, pastor of the Broad Ripple United Methodist Church in Indianapolis.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Brent has made his voice known as advocate for people in the LGBT community.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>This has taken the form of writing articles in blogs and publications supporting the rights of same gender couples to marry and taking a stand in opposition to the efforts of some Indiana legislators and the Governor to pass the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) which he contended would have given license for discrimination against LGBT folks.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Wright talks with Brad about modeling his actions after how Jesus related to people in the margins of society.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>In particular Brent speaks to the power of developing personal relationships in relating to the local church and the community on this issue and how to approach sensitive issues in the local church.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Indeed, one of the highlights of the conversation is a story about one man named Roger for whom the church touched deeply through a personal approach.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Brent also speaks about life and ministry in an eclectic community like Broad Ripple and his unique spiritual discipline of flying.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Go to the show notes at www.hoosierunitedmethodist.com for more details and links to Brent Wright’s writing.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump011-rev-brent-wright-ministry-to-people-in-the-margin]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">0062e4b54e25bf27b74e8bb1e4c3c1a0</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2015 00:43:27 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fdc0eb81-5a08-49f6-a824-eb6353fd77a7/hump011_brentwright_mixdown.mp3" length="24873424" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:52</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#010:Rev. Charles Harrison &quot;Standing in the Gap&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP#010:Rev. Charles Harrison &quot;Standing in the Gap&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In Episode 010 of the United Methodist Podcast, Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Charles Harrison, Sr. Pastor of The Barnes United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Rev. Harrison has been pastor of Barnes UMC for 22 years which is located in an urban neighborhood with one of the highest violent crime rates in the country.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Under Rev. Harrison’s leadership Barnes UMC has responded to the violence by organizing with other neighborhood churches into an organization called the “10 Point Coalition” whose primary focus is saving neighborhood young people from violence.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Rev. Harrison speaks about the faith teams sent by the 10 Point Coalition into the streets of the neighborhoods to build positive relationships with people, police and community leaders based on prayer and building trusting relationships.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Rev. Harrison tells a poignant story of the faith teams responding to a scene of a violent death where through the power of prayer and peaceful presence the church “stood in the gap” of a combustible situation between angry crowds and the police leading to a spiritual experience for all involved.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Brad also asks Rev. Harrison about the discerning process he went through when considering a run for the office of Mayor of Indianapolis.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Rev. Harrison goes on to offer helpful encouragement to local church pastors and leaders looking to get involved with responding to the needs of their community.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In Episode 010 of the United Methodist Podcast, Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Charles Harrison, Sr. Pastor of The Barnes United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, Indiana.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Rev. Harrison has been pastor of Barnes UMC for 22 years which is located in an urban neighborhood with one of the highest violent crime rates in the country.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Under Rev. Harrison’s leadership Barnes UMC has responded to the violence by organizing with other neighborhood churches into an organization called the “10 Point Coalition” whose primary focus is saving neighborhood young people from violence.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Rev. Harrison speaks about the faith teams sent by the 10 Point Coalition into the streets of the neighborhoods to build positive relationships with people, police and community leaders based on prayer and building trusting relationships.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Rev. Harrison tells a poignant story of the faith teams responding to a scene of a violent death where through the power of prayer and peaceful presence the church “stood in the gap” of a combustible situation between angry crowds and the police leading to a spiritual experience for all involved.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Brad also asks Rev. Harrison about the discerning process he went through when considering a run for the office of Mayor of Indianapolis.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Rev. Harrison goes on to offer helpful encouragement to local church pastors and leaders looking to get involved with responding to the needs of their community.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump010-rev-charles-harrison-standing-in-the-gap]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">068998bf06dea6760c486fdd50998092</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 20:41:17 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/6abb3836-3d97-41bb-982e-c91f58e39de4/hump010_charlesharrison_mixdown.mp3" length="24614832" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>50:19</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#009: Skyler Nimmons &quot;Indiana Conference Director of Communications&quot;</title><itunes:title>HUMP#009: Skyler Nimmons &quot;Indiana Conference Director of Communications&quot;</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">Episode #009 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast features a conversation between Dr. Brad Miller and Skyler Nimmons the Director of Communications for the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Brad and Skyler discuss the role of story telling in communications as well as tools and educational opportunities available to assist local churches with communication.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">Episode #009 of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast features a conversation between Dr. Brad Miller and Skyler Nimmons the Director of Communications for the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Brad and Skyler discuss the role of story telling in communications as well as tools and educational opportunities available to assist local churches with communication.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump009-skyler-nimmons-indiana-conference-director-of-communications]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e63a371aabca18fbb3e66b48917e3966</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2015 22:28:02 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/f90e8dd5-a8c0-4649-b0f6-1aabe5e5ff06/hump009_skylar_mixdown.mp3" length="9292400" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>18:25</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#008: Rev. Andy Kinsey-Good Theology from Our Knees</title><itunes:title>HUMP#008: Rev. Andy Kinsey-Good Theology from Our Knees</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In episode 008 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Andy Kinsey of the Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin Indiana. Brad and Andy discuss developing strategic partnerships between the local church and the community to achieve outreach. The specific ways that Grace Church does this through a unique Christmas dinner and regular meals served in the community. They discuss what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, matters regarding the 2016 General Conference and doing good theology from our knees. They even discuss what it means for a Christian to “smell like sheep.” <span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Andy is also featured in the Methodist moment segment where he speaks about personal spiritual piety.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In episode 008 of the Hoosier United Methodist podcast Dr. Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Andy Kinsey of the Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin Indiana. Brad and Andy discuss developing strategic partnerships between the local church and the community to achieve outreach. The specific ways that Grace Church does this through a unique Christmas dinner and regular meals served in the community. They discuss what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ, matters regarding the 2016 General Conference and doing good theology from our knees. They even discuss what it means for a Christian to “smell like sheep.” <span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>Andy is also featured in the Methodist moment segment where he speaks about personal spiritual piety.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump008-rev-andy-kinsey-good-theology-from-our-knees]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c89b078eda0b2467a5854ec571b5c298</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2015 01:29:23 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b60369d2-3fed-4a0d-b6f7-c65ab6d9d497/hump008_andy_kinsey_mixdown.mp3" length="14061728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:20</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#007: Aleze Fulbright-Deploying Leaders in the Church</title><itunes:title>HUMP#007: Aleze Fulbright-Deploying Leaders in the Church</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In this edition of the United Methodist podcast Brad Miller has a conversation with Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright the Director of Leadership Development for the Indiana Annual Conference.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>The interview ranged from Dr. Fulbright's personal call to ministry to her strategy of discerning, developing and deploying leadership in the church. She shared her passion to raise up a new generation of leaders among the laity and clergy alike. She also spoke of her thoughts in the state of leadership in the Indiana Conference as well as the influence in her life of a great figure from history. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="p1">In this edition of the United Methodist podcast Brad Miller has a conversation with Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright the Director of Leadership Development for the Indiana Annual Conference.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>The interview ranged from Dr. Fulbright's personal call to ministry to her strategy of discerning, developing and deploying leadership in the church. She shared her passion to raise up a new generation of leaders among the laity and clergy alike. She also spoke of her thoughts in the state of leadership in the Indiana Conference as well as the influence in her life of a great figure from history. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump007-aleze-fulbright-deploying-leaders-in-the-church]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">26da1b5c70a08c4c2cb60b1951e10b2f</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2015 01:51:55 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a9058e54-de3a-4b3a-9519-b67519557629/hump007_aleze_fulbright_mixdown.mp3" length="16881264" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>34:13</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#006: Rev. Frank Beard, A Passion for The Church</title><itunes:title>HUMP#006: Rev. Frank Beard, A Passion for The Church</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Frank Beard, Senior Pastor of Castleton UMC-Indianapolis about his passion for the church, his leadership as a delegate to the 2016 General Conference and fishing.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of The Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Brad Miller speaks with Rev. Frank Beard, Senior Pastor of Castleton UMC-Indianapolis about his passion for the church, his leadership as a delegate to the 2016 General Conference and fishing.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump006-rev-frank-beard-a-passion-for-the-church]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">4c79b649bf41c0ebdbf60ee6dc5d3588</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2015 05:03:19 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/5e114518-cd02-4f6e-a329-aac338a98c27/hump_frank_beard_mixdown.mp3" length="17709744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:57</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#005: Conner Guerzini</title><itunes:title>HUMP#005: Conner Guerzini</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with a "young preacher."  Conner Guerzini is a student at the University of Evansville and an intern at Newburgh UMC.  Conner participated in the festival of young preachers at the 2014 annual conference.  In this podcast Conner talks about his personal call and his role in an intetional process of life transformation underway in his church. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with a "young preacher."  Conner Guerzini is a student at the University of Evansville and an intern at Newburgh UMC.  Conner participated in the festival of young preachers at the 2014 annual conference.  In this podcast Conner talks about his personal call and his role in an intetional process of life transformation underway in his church. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump005-conner-guerzini]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">cb082c0a4cb410bec7d81f0ecbe1bee6</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2014 01:43:49 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/a2d87764-ce44-4fe2-acbc-e74ca8682831/hump004conner_v2_01_final.mp3" length="9357280" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>18:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#003: Dr. Phil Amerson</title><itunes:title>HUMP#003: Dr. Phil Amerson</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller chats with Dr. Phil Amerson, recently retired president of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.  Dr. Amerson, who served churches in Indiana for many years, engages in a discussion about the "state of the church" from his perspective.  The conversation ranges from the hope of young leaders in the church, the changing nature of seminary education to the power of 20,000 diapers.  In addition Dr. Miller reviews the resource "Revival" by Dr. Adam Hamilton.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller chats with Dr. Phil Amerson, recently retired president of Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary.  Dr. Amerson, who served churches in Indiana for many years, engages in a discussion about the "state of the church" from his perspective.  The conversation ranges from the hope of young leaders in the church, the changing nature of seminary education to the power of 20,000 diapers.  In addition Dr. Miller reviews the resource "Revival" by Dr. Adam Hamilton.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump003-dr-phil-amerson]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">8fc3cc341835715585728d0af9c7a22c</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2014 20:51:48 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/158dabe8-c124-461e-88ab-17c317a2619b/hump003_philamerson3_01_mixdown.mp3" length="17481520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>23:44</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. Dr. Brad Miller</itunes:author></item><item><title>HUMP#002_Todd Outcalt</title><itunes:title>HUMP#002_Todd Outcalt</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Rev. Todd Outcalt is the Senior Pastor of Calvary UMC-Brownsburg and the author of over 30 books including the just released "The Other Jesus."  In this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Todd about two things which must happen for a churh to grow.  In the resource segment of the program Dr. Brad reviews "Three Simple Truth" by Dr Adolph Hansen.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rev. Todd Outcalt is the Senior Pastor of Calvary UMC-Brownsburg and the author of over 30 books including the just released "The Other Jesus."  In this episode of the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Dr. Brad Miller has a conversation with Todd about two things which must happen for a churh to grow.  In the resource segment of the program Dr. Brad reviews "Three Simple Truth" by Dr Adolph Hansen.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump002-todd-outcalt]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">434178bdc4183f9a92d324fad5af2fd3</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2014 22:49:16 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/b85545d0-f774-4cc7-a41b-e654deec1fcf/hump002_toddoutcalt_01_mixdown.mp3" length="7928144" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>15:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. 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Bob Farr, author of "Renovate or Die" and keynote speaker at the 2014 session of the Indiana Annual Conference-The United Methodist Church is Dr. Brad Miller's guest on the Hoosier United Methodist Podcast Episode #001.  Bob challenged the United Methodist Churches of Indiana to focus on being missional by trying new strategies to reach people far from God in our communities. Dr. Miller reviews how to use Farr's book as a resource in the local church.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://hoosier-united-methodis.captivate.fm/episode/hump001-rev-bob-farr]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c42d07fca31b54fe8da0b8ef410dc8cc</guid><itunes:image href="https://ssl-static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/0/8/f/708f4d20b68b0645/Hoosier_United_Podca_1400x1400.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:55:41 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/26b6b32f-b1bb-4efd-95b9-62796827ee61/hump001_bob_farr_02_01_mixdown.mp3" length="17279920" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:10</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:author>Rev. 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