Rev. Marianne Romanat and Dr. Brittany Bethel of Light of Christ UMC, envision a new way of being the church by taking steps to become a more multicultural, affirming, and diverse community.
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Holy Chaos, Abundant Grace | Rev. Brian Combs (00:46:14)
This month on Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Rev. Brian Combs, Lead Pastor of Haywood Street Congregation in Asheville, NC, for a deep conversation about radical hospitality and what it means to...
Disruptive Discipleship | Rev. Joel Simpson (00:48:26)
Rev. Joel Simpson joins Affirming Methodism for a powerful conversation on faith that refuses to stay confined to the pulpit. As a pastor, moral-justice organizer, preacher, and scholar, Joel reflects...
Little Angels, Big Impact | Patti Kreis & LOC Kids (00:17:09)
In this month’s episode of Affirming Methodism, Marianne & Tracy sit down with Patti Kreis to explore the story and impact of Light of Christ’s Angel Tree—how it strengthens our partnerships, supports...
Transformation Through Community | Brittany Bethel & Makena Bellamy (00:43:10)
This month on Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Brittany Bethel and Makena Bellamy of Cross Connection to explore the inspiring transformation happening at Parkview Community Center. Through adapti...
The Call to Be a Missional Church | Rev. Nathan Arledge (00:42:59)
In this month’s episode of Affirming Methodism, hosts Marianne and Taylor sit down with Rev. Nathan Arledge, Senior Pastor of Harrison UMC, to talk about what it means to be an outward-focused mission...
Supporting Students, Honoring Teachers | Tracy Vassil, Kari Wimbish, Lynn Wilson (00:33:53)
This month on Affirming Methodism, host Marianne is joined by guest co-host Tracy Vassil, our Director of Children’s Ministry and a former teacher, for a conversation about the education system in Nor...
Called to Serve | Allie Black, Marisa, Romanat, & Austin Romanat (00:27:19)
In this month’s episode of Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Allie Black, Marisa Romanat, and Austin Romanat—directors for this summer for Cross Connection. They share life updates, reflect on how ...
Rooted in Justice | Rev. Dawn Hand (00:30:38)
In this month’s episode of Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Rev. Dawn Hand, Director of Equity and Justice for the Western NC Conference. We talk about her past ministries, her passion for justice...
Empowering Change | Rev. Emily Bagwell (00:44:26)
This month on Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Rev. Emily Bagwell, Director of Resource Management & Development at Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN). We discuss her role at RMN, their current ...
Faith in Action | Hurricane Helene Relief (00:24:52)
In this month's episode of Affirming Methodism, Marianne is joined by Neil Hartly, Hope Gamble, and Kyle Romanat to discuss their recent trip to Boone, NC, where they put their faith into action by he...
A Place at the Table | Rev. David Hockett (00:43:29)
This month, we are joined by Reverend David Hockett of Davidson UMC to explore the United Methodist practice of Open Table. Together, we discuss what it means to welcome all to Christ’s table and how ...
Guests We Loved, Steps We Took | Recapping 2024 (00:24:49)
In this special year-end episode of Affirming Methodism, co-hosts Marianne and Taylor share their favorite moments with guests from 2024. They also celebrate Light of Christ UMC’s historic vote to bec...
Celebrating 25 Years of LOC | Rev. Dr. Maria Hanlin, Rev. Beth Crissman, & Rev. Kyle Thompson (00:43:38)
This month on Affirming Methodism, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Light of Christ UMC with a special conversation featuring former pastors Rev. Dr. Maria Hanlin, Rev. Beth Crissman, and Rev. Kyl...
Indigenous Voices in the Church | Bishop David Wilson (00:51:13)
In this episode of Affirming Methodism, we welcome Bishop David Wilson of the Great Plains Conference, the first Native American bishop in the United Methodist Church. Together, we explore the histori...
Cultural Heritage | Juanfer Rodriguez & Kyle Romanat (00:26:19)
In this episode of Affirming Methodism, Juan Rodriguez and Kyle Romanat join us to explore the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Together, we dive into the cultural and spiritual differences be...
Nurturing Faith | LOC Kids (00:33:08)
In this lighthearted and laughter-filled episode of Affirming Methodism, we sit down with our Director of Kids Ministry, Grace Zelen, to explore what she’s doing with LOC Kids. We also hear from paren...
Revitalizing Faith | Bishop Ken Carter & Kim Ingram (00:47:58)
In this episode, we welcome Bishop Ken Carter and Kim Ingram from the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. We delve into the recent General Conference and explore a renewe...
A New Day | Sarah Howell-Miller (00:31:25)
In this episode, we sit down with Rev. Sarah Howell-Miller to explore the innovative and inclusive work being done at Green Street United Methodist Church. Discover how they're fostering a welcoming c...
Faithful Identities | Ophelia Hu Kinney (00:33:11)
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Ophelia Hu Kinney as we delve into the rich tapestry of intersecting identities. Ophelia, shares her insights on navigating faith, embracing queerness, and ho...
Praying for Progress: General Conference 2024 | Carter Ellis (00:28:02)
In preparation for the upcoming United Methodist General Conference we sat down with Carter Ellis, a delegate from the Western North Carolina Conference, to discuss how we can be in prayer for the upc...
Year One Reflections (00:33:32)
This month we decided to reflect on some of our previous episodes and dream about the future.
We also announce that our co-host Brittany Bethel is taking a step back from Affirming Methodism to launc...
Building Bridges (01:06:06)
In honor of Black History Month, we're delving into the vital importance of acknowledging Black history and addressing the systemic racism that has plagued our country and our Church.
Thank you to all...
Believe in Balance: Faith and Mental Health (00:41:33)
This month, we are joined by Dan Huang and Christopher Raleigh, two Light of Christ members who are also mental health professionals, to talk about the intersection of faith and mental health.
Chosen Family (00:22:24)
For December, we asked some of our friends who live alone how we can best support them. You'll here from Patti Kreis, Denise Hembree, and Sylvester James tell us what Light of Christ's community means...
Belonging Beyond Borders (00:20:17)
This month, we had the privilege to sit down and talk with Miriam & Michele Ciscato and Marcela Meneses & Javier Castelan, two immigrant families in our congregation. They share how they came to be pa...
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