New People // New Ways

Ep. 19 with Tiffany McCall

In Ep. 19, our guest is Tiffany McCall. Tiffany is the senior Pastor of First United Methodist Church in downtown Jacksonville. Rev. McCall has an extensive background in leadership development and is a practitioner of Fresh Expressions. In the last year, she has established Pillars Plus Foundation Inc. to help connect the church with the community. Her passion is people, learning, serving, dancing, gardening, and sharing the love of God with others.
In the episode, we discuss how clergy can build up lay leaders to participate in Fresh Expressions, reimagining our church spaces to serve the community, and the value of leadership development.
First UMC Jacksonville: fumc-jax.org
Pillars Plus Foundation: pillarsplus.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

Ep. 18 with Andrés Pérez González

In Ep. 18, our guest is Andrés Pérez González. Andrés is a Latinx fellow at Duke Divinity School and the founder of a bilingual latino/a faith community called Brazos Abiertos UMC based in Greensboro, NC.
In the episode, we discuss cultural differences around the Americas, the beauty of bilingual worship, creating communities of belonging before believing, and liberation theology.
 
Learn more about Andrés and Brazos Abiertos UMC here:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@brazosabiertosumc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brazosabiertosumc
Substack: https://brazosabiertosumc.substack.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brazosabiertosumc/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/brazosabumc
 
Hispanic House of Studies at Duke University Divinity School:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lacasadds/
Website: https://divinity.duke.edu/formation/houses-of-study/hispanic-house
 
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

Ep. 17 with Tracy Rose

In Ep. 17, we are joined by Tracy Rose. Tracy is the Lay Leader at Good Samaritan UMC in Tallahassee, FL, a fresh expressions practitioner, and a recent graduate of the Adventurers Leadership Academy. 
In the episode, we discuss church hurt, the importance of lay people in innovative ministry, the Adventurers Leadership Academy, and creating an inclusive future for the church.
Learn more about Tracy and her work here:
Reconciling Ministries: https://rmnetwork.org/
Midweek Grind Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1516886845482892/
Midweek Grind Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midweekgrind/
Tracy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracysmessyworld/
Tracy’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mymessyworld
 
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

Ep. 16 with Susan Arnold

In this episode, we are joined by Susan Arnold. Susan is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, currently serving in the Holston Conference in Kingsport, TN. She is also a wife, mom, grandmother, educator, and loves spending time in prayer.
In the episode, we discuss the blended ecology, the circuit riders of today, living in a network society, and the beauty and power of prayer.
Learn more about Susan’s work in the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church here: https://www.holston.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

Ep.15 with Tiffania Icaza Willetts

For Episode 15 we are joined by Tiffania Icaza Willetts. Tiffania is a former missionary, ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church, and pastor of Seminole Heights UMC in Tampa, FL, where the church connects with their community through shared meals, family fun, and more.
In the episode, we discuss the importance of listening in mission, cultural awareness, ministering to your community, and Messy Church.
Learn more about Tiffania’s ministry at Seminole Heights UMC here: https://www.semheights.com/
Find the church on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/semheights
 
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

Ep. 14 with Luke Edwards

In Ep. 14, we are joined by Luke Edwards. Luke is the Associate Director of Church Development for the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, a trainer for Fresh Expressions North America and Fresh Expressions United Methodist, and a professionally trained ministry coach. He is the author of “Becoming Church: A Trail Guide for Starting Fresh Expressions.”
 
In the episode, we discuss the practical ways to explore Fresh Expressions, deep listening, and the connection between friendship and discipleship.
 
Learn more about Adventurers Leadership Academy: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/ala
Discover what’s happening with Western North Carolina Fresh Expressions:
https://www.wnccumc.org/FX
https://www.facebook.com/fxwncc
 
Find Luke online:
https://www.thelisteningchurch.com/
 
Check out Luke’s book, “Becoming Church” here: https://freshexpressions.com/becomingchurch
 
 
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

Ep. 13 with Heather Jallad

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

Ep. 12 with Rosario ”Roz” Picardo

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

Ep. 11 with Romal Tune

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

Ep. 10 with Micah Blanks

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