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We are called to live a life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Visit TMUMC.ORG/watch to share why it's worth it to follow Christ.
The gospel is the earth-shaking announcement of who Jesus really is. Sign in to worship this morning at TMUMC.ORG/here
Jacob Zachariah is a prosecutor in Dallas County's crimes against children division, and with that high-pressure job comes a great potential for burnout. He is also a first-generation American of Indian descent and has experienced burnout in often being seen as "other" in a majority white culture. Thank you, Jacob, for sharing your perspective on burnout with us. More mental health resources can be found at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
Stephanie Pippett is the Childcare Coordinator at Trietsch, and today she shares the pressures she's experienced as a parent over the past year and how it's led to parenting fatigue and burnout. At first she thought she was the only parent feeling this, but the more she opens up, the more she meets other parents who feel the same pressures. You can access more mental health resources at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
Burnout is not God’s design or desire. When burnout comes, find your rest in God’s comfort. God wants wholeness & healing. See more mental health resources and events at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
Rev. Doug Meyer, Rev. Wendy Curran Meyer, and Alyssa Robinson talk about loneliness and isolation through divorce and how the church can accidentally make people feel even more alone and isolated. Doug and Wendy each share times they've felt disconnected and what the church can do better to welcome people in with a huge embrace. You can get more mental health resources at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
Dr. Hannah Moussa and Dr. Vic Vines share their experiences of loneliness and isolation through divorces, addiction, and literal warfare. They are both convinced that vulnerability and openness is the only way to remove shame and take away the stigma of mental health issues. You can access more mental health resources at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
In our isolation & loneliness God desires to seek us out for relationship. See more mental health resources and events at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
Jeff Green recently fostered to adopt 7 & 8 year old brothers. There is a lot of worry and stress that comes with being a new parent, but maybe it's multiplied when adopting older children, cross-racially, as a single dad. Jeff shares some of those stresses he has encountered and some of the ways that God has winked at him through this process to let him know he's not alone. You can get more mental health resources at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
In today's episode Le Tang shares two of the most stressful experiences of her life, coming out as gay and her sister's cancer scare. Fear took over in both of these experiences in unique ways, and the trauma from these events still linger. Today Le shares how she continues to work through her worries and stress. You can access more mental health resources at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
When we place our trust in God we can discover peace and serenity. See more mental health resources and events at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
Jennifer Kilpatrick compares her experience of depression, anxiety, and spirituality to the scene in The Sound of Music when Maria leaves the abbey. Jennifer is a self-proclaimed "recovering" attorney who practiced law for 20 years before she went to seminary at Perkins. She will graduate from seminary on Mary 14 and is scheduled to be commissioned as a Provisional Elder in the North Texas Conference in June. She is a single mom to an amazing 14-year old son named Jack (who attended more Perkins classes than some of her actual classmates). They live in East Dallas and have a dog named Scout. She has experienced anxiety and depression (two sides of the same frustrating coin) and regularly sees a wonderful therapist.
Dr. Justin Barringer is a pastor, consultant, writer, editor, and has his PhD in Religious Ethics. He has published numerous books and essays, and along with his wife he co-founded and now directs Diapers Etc., North Texas' largest diaper and hygiene pantry, at Owenwood Farm and Neighbor Space where he also serves as Director of Social Outreach. Justin also suffers from treatment-resistant anxiety and depression, and is learning to find his voice as an advocate for all folks struggling through mental illness.
Sean Ray is 27 years old and identifies as a queer person with the pronouns of they/them. They have been managing depression and anxiety for the past 2-3 years. Sean tried hiding their depression for a long time because they were afraid of the stigma and that people they love would see them differently. Learn more about Sean and get more mental health resources at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
We find comfort from knowing that God is with us in the darkest valleys. Learn more about upcoming mental health events and resources at TMUMC.ORG/wellness.
To kick off our mental health focus, Alyssa Robinson had the privilege of talking to Dr. Monique Thompson, DHA, LPC, LPC-S. In today's episode, Dr. Thompson shares the strength of human resilience and our ability to get back up time and time again with the hope and love that Christ gives us. Mental wellness is an ongoing journey that each of us has to decide to start for ourselves. Are you ready to explore the question, "Which way is up?" TMUMC.ORG/wellness Dr. Thompson is a mental health counselor in private practice north of Dallas/Fort Worth in her 20th year of practice. She has supervised to licensure 14 counselors in Texas. Her specialties are adult survivors of sexual trauma, couples recovery from affairs, PTSD and Bipolar Disorder. She was recently picked up by publisher, Callisto Media and published a workbook, Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples: Tools and Exercises to Rebuild Your Relationship which has ranked in the top 100-200 Dating Books on Amazon. Dr. Thompson is in her 19th year as a consultant for Southern Methodist University (SMU) Perkins School of Theology. She is Associate Faculty with the University of Phoenix where she was nominated for Faculty of the Year, 2020. She was recently named a 2021 History In Heels Honoree. Dr. Thompson serves the community through a nonprofit Whatsoever Is Good, Inc. that she and her daughter Tamia Thompson established. She works with middle and high school students across the U.S. offering the Zero Debt College Project which aims to help students develop effective scholarship strategies and avoid student loan debt. The program strategies helped Dr. Thompson's daughter Tamia with getting 10.5 million in merit scholarship offers and acceptance to over 160 colleges. Dr. Thompson is the first black woman on the school board in Little Elm having won the 2020 election with 11 out of 14 precincts. Her term began December 14, 2020.
When we respond to the Holy Spirit we can boldly share the good news with others. Sign in to worship today at TMUMC.ORG/here.
Jesus wants us to invite others to “come and see” him in our lives. Sign in to worship today at TMUMC.ORG/here.
The resurrection is BIG news – how are we sharing it with friend and neighbor?! Join us now for worship, and don't forget to sign in at TMUMC.ORG/here.
Christ is risen! Celebrate the hope and joy of the risen Christ with us today. Jesus conquered the grave and brought us new life. You can sign in to worship at TMUMC.ORG/here.
Happy Easter! Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Easter when we do? Did you know Christian used to celebrate Easter every week? Rev. Daniel Humbert shares some insight into our Easter celebration and the Good News that Jesus was raised from the dead and brings us new life. Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed.
Rev. Karen Chraska is our Assoc. Pastor of Worship Arts and leads us in beautiful song every Sunday. Holy Saturday is a day of Holy Week that we don't typically honor with a worship service in the Methodist tradition because there are so many differing views on what Jesus is doing the day before resurrection. Pastor Karen shares some thoughts for us to reflect on today as we prepare our hearts and minds for the risen Christ.
Rev. Bill Mauldin is Assoc. Pastor of Youth Ministry, and he shares the meaning behind Good Friday with us. On a day focused on darkness and mourning, why do we call it "good?" Why is it necessary to honor Good Friday? Pastor Bill answer's these questions and more in today's episode. Visit TMUMC.ORG/easter to learn more about Holy Week worship.
Rev. Doug Meyer is Assoc. Pastor of Caring Ministries at Trietsch, and today he shares the meaning behind Maundy Thursday. He finds this story of Jesus's last night with his disciples so meaningful because we get to see the humanity of Jesus in a way we hadn't seen before. Where have your feet been? If Jesus offered to wash your feet today, would you let him?
Amy Parsons is our Worship Coordinator at Trietsch, and she is seeking a deeper relationship with God during her Lenten fast. She knows that the end of Lent is not the end of her growth because as she says, "God's not done with me yet." Thank you for listening to our daily audio devotions this Lent. We hope you'll join us for Easter worship. Learn more at TMUMC.ORG/easter.
Col. Rich Crossley is a JROTC Director and has a meaningful connection to fasting that many of us aspire to reach. He shares how fasting has become a deep-rooted spiritual practice for him and advice for those of us who are just getting started. Listen to more stories and connect with everything Easter at TMUMC.ORG/lent.
Tammy Hise is the Director of Communication at Trietsch and is known for being a night owl. It is completely normal to get emails from her at 2am, and she really enjoys staying up late. For Lent she decided to sacrifice her late nights to be more connected to God in the mornings. Don't forget to join us for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter worship. Learn more at TMUMC.ORG/easter.
Fasting claims a way to true life by emptying us of self to be filled by God. Learn about Holy Week worship and invite a friend at TMUMC.ORG/easter.
BONUS EPISODE: Kristy Jordan is our IT Coordinator at Trietsch and has taken the bold step of fasting from social media for Lent. After she resisted the initial urges to reach for her phone, she started to find that she was able to better connect with God and other. Join us this Holy Week and see all worship times at TMUMC.ORG/easter.
Laura Sennott is the Hospitality Coordinator at Trietsch and her fast is all about deepening her prayer life. Learning new ways to connect with God helps her feel spiritually connected and inspires personal growth. Check out more stories and learn more about Holy Week worship at TMUMC.ORG/lent.
