Dulin Weekly Podcast

In this episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James reflects on Reason as one of the four elements of the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. Far from being the enemy of faith, reason is described as a God-given gift that helps us interpret, discern, and live out our faith in real life. Drawing on Wesleyan theology and everyday experience, the episode explores how reason works alongside Scripture, Tradi...

In this episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast , Pastor James Henry begins the new year by introducing a short series on the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, focusing first on experience as a foundational way people encounter and understand God. Drawing on Wesleyan theology, scripture, and lived reality, James reflects on how faith is not formed abstractly but emerges through the concrete experiences of our l...

In this New Year’s episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James Henry invites listeners into a Wesleyan practice of intentional reflection and covenanting through the Wesley Covenant Prayer. Rooted in United Methodist tradition, the reflection explores how the prayer offers a way to set the spiritual tone for the year ahead by acknowledging that our lives belong to God and are meant to be off...

In this fourth and final week of Advent, Pastor James reflects on the theme of love as the lived promise of Emmanuel—God with us . Drawing from Wesleyan theology, he frames love not as an abstract idea but as a practice of presence: being fully present with God, with ourselves, and with others. He offers three simple, accessible practices to make love tangible—an Emmanuel breath prayer (“God with...

In this Advent reflection on Joy , Pastor James invites the Dulin community to move beyond seeing joy as mere happiness and instead understand it as a deep, resilient gladness rooted in connection with God and nurtured through daily practice. Drawing on Wesleyan theology and Paul’s teaching on the fruit of the Spirit, he frames joy as something cultivated through lived faith, even amid difficulty....

In this second week of Advent, James reflects on the meaning of peace —not as mere quiet or the absence of conflict, but as the deep biblical vision of shalom/shlama : wholeness, right relationship, and holy love. He invites the congregation into practical, accessible ways of embodying peace each day, beginning with a simple “peace pause” of slow breathing and the prayer, “Christ, make peace in me...

In this week’s episode, Pastor James reflects on the first theme of Advent— hope —through a practical Wesleyan lens, describing hope not merely as optimism about the future but as a deep assurance that God is already at work in and around us. He offers several simple practices for cultivating this assurance in daily life: identifying one small “next step” that makes space for God’s work, lighting...

In this final installment of the five-part series on the United Methodist membership vows, James reflects on the meaning of witness —a word rooted in the Greek martyr , originally meaning one who testifies to what they know to be true. He explores how Scripture itself is a tapestry of diverse witnesses, each telling their authentic story of encountering God, and how the Gospels model for us a way...

In this week’s Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James reflects on the United Methodist vow to support the church through service , exploring how service extends far beyond committee roles and Sunday morning ministries. While acts like singing in the choir, teaching Sunday school, or volunteering with Ministry of Hope are vital expressions of service within the congregation, James reminds us that John...

In this week’s episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast , Pastor James reflects on the third vow United Methodists make when joining the church—to support it with our gifts . While financial giving remains an important part of sustaining Dulin’s ministries, James broadens the meaning of “gifts” to include the many ways people share their God-given talents, time, and presence. From singing in the choir...

In this week’s episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast , titled “Vows: Presence,” Pastor James Henry explores what it truly means to live out the vow of presence as part of our commitment to the church and to one another. Moving beyond simply showing up physically, he reflects on the deeper call to intentional presence —to be fully attentive and engaged, whether in worship, relationships, or even digi...

In this week’s episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast , Pastor James Henry begins a new five-week series on the vows United Methodists make when joining the church, starting with the first vow: supporting the church with our prayers . Reflecting on what prayer means and how it shapes both individuals and communities, James explores the many ways prayer can look—spoken or silent, structured or spontan...

In this episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast , titled “Growing Into Faith,” Pastor James reflects on the lifelong, evolving nature of faith. Rather than seeing faith as a single moment of transformation, he shares his own journey as one of continual growth, questioning, and deepening relationship with God. Drawing from personal experience, scripture study, and seasons of both doubt and rediscovery,...

In this episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast , Pastor James explores the third of John Wesley’s General Rules— “Attend to the ordinances of the church” —and reinterprets it as an invitation to find and practice what draws each person closer to God. He reflects on traditional means of grace such as worship, communion, prayer, and scripture, while expanding the concept to include diverse spiritual pr...

In this week’s episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast , James continues his reflection on John Wesley’s Three General Rules of the Methodist movement, focusing on the second: “Do all the good you can.” Building upon last week’s theme of “Do no harm,” he explores how doing good is not merely about grand gestures but about everyday acts of kindness, mindfulness, and integrity—from picking up a stray gr...

In this second episode of the Dulin Podcast , James invites listeners to explore the first of John Wesley’s General Rules —“Do No Harm.” He reflects on how this foundational Methodist practice calls us to live intentionally, beginning with how we speak to and treat ourselves, and extending outward to our relationships, communities, and even our consumer choices. Through practical examples and gent...

This first episode of the Dulin Podcast introduces listeners to Pastor James and invites them to explore the practice of following Jesus rather than simply “being Christian.” Drawing from the Gospels, James reflects on three core practices modeled by Jesus: grounding oneself daily in prayerful stillness, being fully present with others, and living from a place of abundance rather than scarcity. He...