In this episode, Zach and Matt welcome Ashley, the General Secretary of the General Commission on Archives and History, to discuss her new book, Wesleyan Vitality: Reclaiming the Heart of Methodist Identity. The conversation explores the rich history of the Methodist movement, its relevance today, and the challenges of living into a “vile” or radical mission in local communities.
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Matt and Zach discuss their Lenten practices and observations in depth, with Zach focusing on studying the Gospel of Mark to explore foundational elements of Jesus’s message, including love, compassion, and the call to discipleship, while also finding a sense of community within his study group. In parallel, Matt is leading his congregation through a “Disciple’s Path” series, which examines the five membership vows of the United Methodist Church, fostering deeper relationships through thoughtful weekly meals and engaging discussions that encourage spiritual growth.
Both pastors emphasize that Lent should be a time of intentionally connecting with God, prioritizing spiritual depth over merely making superficial sacrifices that lack meaning.
They share a variety of experiences from their week, including Matt’s meaningful community gathering that sparked profound conversations and connections among attendees, as well as Zach’s participation in ordination candidate interviews for the Board of Ordained Ministry, where he reflected on the importance of nurturing new leaders in the faith. This shared commitment to growth and community underscores their belief that Lent offers a unique opportunity to cultivate a more profound relationship with God and with each other.
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Join Zach and Matt this week. They will chat with Kreg Yingst. Kreg is a Pensacola artist who specializes in icons of saints and mystics. 🎨🙏 Kreg shares his inspiring journey. He creates powerful art that reflects on faith, history, and current events.
Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on art, faith, and the search for meaning.
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The discussion focuses on Luke 6:39-49, where Jesus shares three parables or riddles. Matt highlights two key points. The first is the importance of being prepared to be like Jesus. The second is the need for self-awareness and consistency between words and actions. Zach emphasizes the theme of avoiding self-deception and the importance of inner work and accountability.
They discuss the relevance of Jesus’ teachings to modern times and the significance of putting faith into action. The conversation concludes with reflections on seeing God at work in their lives and the excitement of spiritual renewal.
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In our 2nd week looking at the sermon on the plain from Luke 6:27-38.
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Kicking off our Sermon on the Plain series with Luke 6:17-26.
The Beardcast discusses Jesus’ Sermon on the Plain from Luke’s Gospel, comparing it to the Sermon on the Mount. Matt and Zach highlight how Jesus comes down to level ground to deliver his message, emphasizing humility and connection. They explore the countercultural nature of Jesus’ teachings.
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This week Matt and Zach talk about those holy disruptions that we experience in our lives.
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Rev. Matt Rawle (www.mattrawle.com) came on the Beardcast to talk about latest book The Final Days.
Matt talked about his book. You can pick it up by going to Matt’s website. They discussed the unique perspectives of Jesus in the Gospels. They emphasized the importance of understanding the context and nuance of the Bible.
They also played a game. Rawle had to guess if the quotes were from the Song of Solomon or a raunchy romance novel. Rawle got 5 out 5 correctly
They ended the show by jokingly creating a graphic novel adaptation of the Song of Solomon.
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Matt and Zach discuss the importance of Baptism of the Lord Sunday and ways to meaningfully incorporate baptism into church life. They emphasize the significance of remembering one’s baptism and the theological understanding of baptism as a one-time sacramental act in the United Methodist tradition. The pastors share ideas for helping congregants engage with baptism more regularly, such as using water for remembrance rituals, discussing baptismal vows quarterly, and making baptismal fonts more accessible. They also note the challenge of addressing requests for rebaptism while maintaining doctrinal integrity.
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The discussion focuses on the concept of peace during the Advent season. Zach and Matt explore the meaning of peace, defining it as wholeness or “Shalom” in Hebrew. They emphasize that peace is not merely the absence of conflict but requires active work towards wholeness.
The conversation highlights the importance of personal responsibility in achieving peace, with Matt suggesting that peace begins with individual actions and responses to challenges.
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Zach and Matt discussed the importance of sharing the story of God’s grace and work in their lives.
They emphasized the need to go beyond just holding on to grace. They urged others to actively share their experiences, both the good and the bad.
They also highlighted the significance of the Christmas story. It reminds them of the birth of hope and the unexpected ways in which God works.
The conversation concluded with Zach asking Rev. about the ways in which he had seen God at work in his life during the past week.
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This week on the Beardcast the beards emphasized the need to lean into the themes of hope, love, peace, and joy, and to be intentional about these themes.
They also discussed the idea of finding hope in the midst of chaos and uncertainty, and the importance of paying attention to small, positive things in life. Zach and Matt concluded by expressing their hope for the season, with Zach emphasizing the importance of love and Matt highlighting the need to look for small, hopeful moments in life.
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