Sun Prairie United Methodist Church Podcast

Take Me Out to the Ball Game Episode 1

Terry Twedell and TJ Taylor shares stories from the field and plate as we take a deeper look at their own stories of faith and its intersection with the game of baseball. 

WOW - Courage

Pastor Jenny reflects on the importance of choosing courage in response to fear and uncertainty, making several connections to the people and events we remember as we mark the Juneteenth holiday this week.

TGWC - Doing More With Less

In what small action is God beckoning you to have big faith? How is God inviting you into kingdom work through small steps of faith?

WOW - FOG

Pastor Jenny explains how a simple acronym can serve as a helpful reminder to focus on God in the midst of our daily responsibilities and decisions. 

TGWC - The Blessing of Shared Suffering

How do you find yourself being renewed today in spite of parts of your “outer nature” that may be “wasting away”?

WOW - Belonging

Pastor Jenny shares a recent experience of belonging during a Milwaukee Brewers ball game.

TGWC - Suffer Love

Recall loved ones who allowed the aging process to create a life-giving vulnerability to God’s presence. Is there a word or image that helps you name this quality you’ve witnessed? Hold it with you today.

WOW - The Gift of Remembering

On this Memorial Day 2024, Pastor Jenny reflects on the gift of remembering.

TGWC - Putting Love Into Action

Dear God, let us be known as faithful followers who show our love for you by serving all of your people. Amen.

WOW - Yes!

Commit your work to God, and your plans will be established. (Proverbs 16:3)

TGWC - Waiting for the Birth of Something New

How significant is it to you to acknowledge the Spirit prays for us and the world? Why?

 

WOW - Wide View

Pastor Jenny reflects on one of the themes of the recent General Conference -- Looking Forward with Hope and Vision.

TGWC - The Continuous Stream of God's Love

Who are the people around you who exhibit the strength and fruitfulness of those described in Psalm 1?

WOW - Chapter and Verse

Pastor Jenny shares a few of her "birthday verses" as she demonstrates how this spiritual exercise is a source of blessing on one's birthday.

TGWC - When is a Burden not a Burden?

When have you considered God’s commands as burdensome? When have you found them freeing?