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Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
For Ep. 13 of New People // New Ways, we are joined by Rev. Dr. Heather Jallad. Heather is the Pastor of Community Engagement at Cannon United Methodist Church outside of Atlanta, GA. She serves as Fresh Expressions Specialist for the North Georgia Conference as well as a Missions Strategist and Trainer for Fresh Expressions NA. She recently earned her DMin from the United Theological Seminary Fresh Expressions House of Study.
In the episode, we discuss the Wesleyan roots of Fresh Expressions, persons of peace, dinner church, and discipleship.
Learn more about Adventurers Leadership Academy: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ala
Discover what’s happening with North Georgia Fresh Expressions:
https://www.ngumc.org/freshexpressions
https://www.facebook.com/fxngumc
Find Heather online:
https://www.facebook.com/heather.jallad
https://www.instagram.com/preachheather/
Gather and Graze Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/510548649927540/
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Ep. 12 of New People // New Ways is available now! Our guest is Rosario “Roz” Picardo.
Roz grew up in western New York as a first-generation Sicilian-American. In 2003, he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Houghton College and in 2007 a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary. He graduated with a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary in 2014 and an MBA in 2021 from Dakota Wesleyan University.
During his senior year of college, Roz entered the ministry as a military chaplain, serving four years in the Marine Reserves and five years in the Navy Reserves. While attending seminary, he recognized a call to serve the local church and has experience in all facets of church life, through roles ranging from church custodian to associate pastor to church planter and executive pastor of church planting at Ginghamsburg Church for five where they had three campuses and worshipped over 4,000. Also, Roz is one of the founding pastors at Mosaic, a multicultural church in Dayton, Ohio.
In addition to his work in the church, Roz is a national speaker and leads a consulting group for church planters/pastors called Picardo Coaching LLC and is the author of 8 books.
More recently, Roz serves as a faculty consultant in United's Doctor of Ministry program and affiliate faculty member.
In the episode, we discuss new approaches to church planting, virtual spaces in a post-pandemic world, and the importance of stewardship.
Listen to Roz and his wife, Callie, on The Better Together Podcast: https://thebettertogetherpodcastwithcallieandrosariorozpicardo.buzzsprout.com/
Find Roz here: https://www.rosariopicardo.com/
Find Mosaic Church here: https://www.wearemosaic.org/
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday Apr 25, 2023
Episode 11 of New People // New Ways is out now! We are joined by guest, Romal Tune. Romal is an author, speaker, and minister who lives by this six-word sentence: “he helps people heal their stories.”
Romal is an ordained minister, Magna Cum Laude honor graduate from Howard University and Duke University School of Divinity. As a speaker, he travels internationally sharing messages of hope that equip audiences with the skills to conquer life-limiting beliefs and thrive.
As a social entrepreneur, Romal created the “ClereStory Education,” a nonprofit that teaches communities about the importance of mental health, overcoming life-limiting beliefs, and provides scholarships for college students. He currently works at TMS Global as Vice President for Strategic Partnerships overseeing cross-cultural leadership development programs in the US as well as Accra, Ghana and Nairobi, Kenya. He is the author of three books: Love Is an Inside Job and God’s Graffiti and recently released, “I Wish My Dad: The Power of Vulnerable Conversations Between Fathers and Sons.”
Romal is the father of Aman Tune, an honor graduate from Hampton University as well as the University College of London, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. His son Jordan is an honor graduate from Morehouse College class of 2022 and is preparing for law school.
In the episode, we discuss the beauty of slowing down, allowing yourself to be vulnerable, and empowering others to heal their stories.
Find Romal Tune here: https://romaltune.com/
Order I Wish My Dad: https://iwishmydad.com/
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Check out Episode 10 of New People // New Ways! Our guest today is Micah Blanks. Micah is the Director of Adult Ministries at Trinity UMC in Gainesville, Florida.
Micah has a BA in Humanities/Pre-Law from Bluefield State College and a M.Div from United Theological Seminary. Prior to Trinity he served as a Licensed Local Pastor in The West Virginia Annual Conference of the UMC, where he was awarded the 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. "Sharing of Self Award," by the Governor and Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs.
From Appalachia to Alachua, Micah seeks to live into his life-verse Micah 6:8 and this quote from coach, Phil Jackson: "Love is the force that ignites the spirit and binds teams together."
In the episode, we discuss the value of listening, withness over witness, and the importance of cultural intelligence.
Find Trinity UMC: https://trinitygnv.org/
Watch Micah’s weekly devotionals here: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityGNV/live_videos
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
In this episode of New People // New Ways, we are joined by Justin Cason, Online Campus Pastor of Monticello UMC in Monticello, Indiana. He believes that the church's future lies in “phygital” ministry, where we are bringing people into a deepening relationship with Jesus leveraging technology and community.
The conversation explores creating sacred spaces online, technology’s influence on culture and new generations, and future possibilities for the church.
Find Monticello UMC online:
Website: https://www.monticelloumchurch.org/
Online Campus: https://monticelloumc.online.church/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonticelloUMChurch
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MonticelloUMC
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
In episode 8 of New People // New Ways, we are joined by Kris Sledge, lead and founding pastor of The Journey Church in urban Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Journey celebrates both its ability to connect with young adults and its diversity. They believe that through the empowerment and love of the Holy Spirit and make a space where all are welcome.
Outside of ministry, Kris is a proud husband to Hannah, father to Lydia, and friend. He loves to travel and enjoys laughing with friends, reading at local coffee shops, and enjoying craft beer.
During the episode, we discuss building diverse Christ-centered communities, discipleship through relationship, and the transformative power of learning that you are a child of God.
Find The Journey Church online: http://thejourneyharrisburg.org/
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
In this episode, Charles Kiser and Elaine Heath join us to discuss their new book, Trauma-Informed Evangelism: Cultivating Communities of Wounded Healers, which will be released April 11, 2023.
Charles is a pastor and theologian with Storyline Christian Community in Dallas, Texas. Kiser has a D.Min. in Contextual Theology from Northern Seminary and serves as a faculty member of Neighborhood Seminary. He is passionate about creative expressions of Christian community, contemplative spirituality, and healing spiritual trauma.
Elaine is an author, speaker, retreat leader, consultant, and abbess. After growing up in poverty, Elaine earned a PhD in theology, was ordained in the United Methodist Church, served as a professor for eleven years at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University and as dean and professor of missional and pastoral theology at Duke Divinity School, Duke University. She retired from Duke to lead Neighborhood Seminary, which she co-founded with several friends.
She now lives with her spouse at Spring Forest, a new monastic community in rural North Carolina, where, along with friends, they tend a forest and small farm. Spring Forest supports refugee resettlement through sponsorships and an ESL program. They also donate fresh produce to area food banks, host a range of spiritual formation ministries, children's programs, and much more.
During the episode, we discuss religious trauma, being an empathetic witness, and learning to be a guest rather than a host.
Pre-order Trauma-Informed Evangelism here: https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Informed-Evangelism-Cultivating-Communities-Wounded/dp/0802882358
Find Elaine online:
https://www.elaineaheath.org/
https://www.springforest.org/
https://www.neighborhoodseminary.org/
Find Charles online:
https://www.charleskiser.com/
https://www.storylinecommunity.com/
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
For this episode of New People // New Ways, Piper and Michael interview Lexi Hernandez. Hernandez is a local pastor in the United Methodist Church. She planted and leads Growth Co., an intentional spiritual formation community for people in their 20s and 30s that operates both online and in person.
In the interview, we discuss what young adults look for in spiritual community and how honesty and authenticity create space for spiritual growth and exploration.
Check out Growth Co.:
Website - https://thegrowthco.org/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthcolife/
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
In this episode, Piper and Michael interview Rev. Dr. Mike Moynagh. Moynagh has been on the forefront of missional innovation throughout his career as a minister and scholar within the Church of England. His expertise in practical theology and contextual ministry played a vital part in shaping the Fresh Expressions movement as we know it. Michael is an associate tutor at Wycliffe Hall, a Church of England training college at Oxford University, and is the author of nearly 20 books.
We discuss the theology of Fresh Expressions and explore simple ways of growing spiritual community outside the doors of the church.
Read Michael and Mike book here: https://freshexpressions.com/product/21st-century-christian-following-jesus-where-life-happens
You can learn more about Fresh Expressions UK here: https://freshexpressions.org.uk/
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
We are joined by Rev. Dr. Leonard Sweet for Episode 4. Sweet is a world-renowned preacher, teacher, historical theologian, and theo-semiotician. He is a prolific author and professor to doctoral students at four different institutions including Drew University and George Fox University. He is an expert in preaching, evangelism, and ecclesiology, best known for his interests in church history, semiotics, and the future mission of the church.
In this episode, we discuss his spiritual journey from pastor’s kid to atheist to follower of Jesus, “doing church” vs “being church,” and the power of understanding one’s cultural context in ministry.
Find Len here:
Website - https://leonardsweet.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/lensweet
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lensweet
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMTwBtYo-saUcc4rXeF9GQ
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL
About New People // New Ways
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
You can also listen and watch our podcast on YouTube.
Learn more:
Visit the Fresh Expressions FL website here!
Visit the Fresh Expressions UM website here!
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: @freshexpressionsfl
Instagram: @freshexpressionsfl
Twitter: @FExpressionsFL