TWK Table Talk: Innovate & Relate

Episode Eight: From our Wounds to our Strength – Finding Power in the Connection After Loss

In the late evening of December 10, 2021, a violent tornado moved across Western Kentucky. 22 people were killed in and around the town of Mayfield, with hundreds more injured. The damage was catastrophic. Mayfield First UMC’s building was close to destroyed. A few miles down the road from them, Christ UMC’s building was untouched. In the aftermath, the two congregations began sharing space. Together, they found healing and worked to rebuild their community. In this episode, we talk about the power of our connection, and how it can help us move from grief to hope. Joining us are several clergy: Mark Stephens, who serves as the pastor of Christ UMC; Adam Rush, who serves as the pastor of Mayfield First UMC; Nancy Johnston Varden, their District Superintendent; and Joey Reed, who served as the pastor of Mayfield First UMC up until this last July.

Episode Seven: Faith, Family, Fiesta, Forgiveness

In this episode, Table Talk co-host Rev. Sam McGlothlin speaks with Dean of Duke Divinity School, the Rev. Dr. Edgardo Colon-Emeric, about Wesleyan Discipleship and, in Dr. Colon-Emeric's framework, its four healing gifts: faith, family, fiesta, and forgiveness.

Episode Six: Listening to the Holy Spirit in a Noisy World - Contemplative Practice & Collective Discernment

In this episode, Table Talk host Jim Hughes talks with Melinda Britt and Lilly Lewin about the importance of contemplative practice within the life of Christian discipleship.

Episode Five: Caring for Clergy and Ministry Leaders

In this episode, Table Talk co-host Jim Hughes talks with Stephanie Dunn and Joe Hansen about clergy and ministry leader well being--what it is and why it is so vital. 

Episode Four: Mental Health and Ministry

In episode four of Table Talk, host Lynn Patterson speaks with mental health leaders Renee Dillard, Neelley Hicks, and Jaha Martin about mental health and ministry. 

Episode Three: Eight Virtues of Rapidly Growing Churches, A Conversation with Matt Miofsky

In this episode of Table Talk, Rev. Sam McGlothlin interviews pastor and author Matt Miofsky about his co-authored book, Eight Virtues of Rapidly Growing Churches.

Episode Two: How Laity Are Leading the Future Church

In our second episode, La Rhonda Potts interviews Brady Banks, Rachel Hagewood, and William Parker about how laity are leading the future church. Click below to listen and access the episode transcript!

Episode One: Creating a Church Culture of Innovation

In Table Talk's first episode, Rev. Sam McGlothlin speaks with Rev. Jim Melrose and Rev. Carlos Uroza about creating a church culture of innovation. Click below to listen and see the transcript of the episode! Check out our guests' bios and recommended resources as well.