Hold On: Is That Really Christian?

Monica Frazier, Northaven's current senior pastor who we welcomed in July, tells us more about her life, interests, and concerns about Christian nationalism in this replay of a previous episode.  This is another opportunity for Northaveners to get to know even better Monica as well as for those who'd like to know more about Northaven United Methodst. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us...

Both Rev. Julie Harding and Kim Batchelor participated in witnesses at mosques to support the Muslim community during their time of prayer  on September 11. The attacks on one of two other faiths that are part of the Abrahamic tradition have been horrific, but there were opportunities for dialogue with some of the protestors at the mosques, those who adhere to "Christian" nationalism. Th...

In a continuation of last week's episode, Ron Wilhelm and Kim Batchelor discuss both the local and international missions that Northaven United Methodist partners with. Hear more about the partnership and relationships we have with local and Central American organizations. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions...

What is important about Christians doing mission? Is it building something? Giving out clothing and food? Vaccinating and fixing teeth? What is "deep soldarity"? Dr. Ron Wilhelm and Kim Batchelor discuss the deeper meaning of what it means to "do mission" in our own communities and in the world. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Inst...

This Friday marks the 25th Anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. While our nation mourns the losses, the Muslim community is suffering duress from threats being made against them. In this previous episode, Shaimaa Zayan and Kim Batchelor discuss her work, the threats against her community, and how Christians can provide more support to Muslims during this difficult time. E...

Whether you call it justice, mentioned dozens of times in the Bible, or compassion, caring for others is not optional for followers of Jesus.   In this replay of an earlier episode, Phil Dieke, chair of the Horizon Conference of the Methodist Church, and Kim Batchelor discuss justice, compassion, collaboration, and the need to engage in conversation with other other Christians on the importance of...

Is "evangelizing" that's trite and annoying Christian? Or is there a way to reclaim the word for sharing the important Gospel and Biblical messages about mercy and justice? In this replay, Rev. Julie Harding and Kim Batchelor engage in a conversation about communicating faith, mercy, and justice from the public square to family members and friends who disagree with us. On Saturday,...

Dr. John Holbert returns for a second episode on the Hebrew prophets, Lazarus and the Rich Man from the book of Luke, and the important concept of justice. Jesus said he came to fulfill the prophets, but what did those prophets have to say? What's mispat and tzedakah, two ways to look at the concept of justice? Find out more in this conversation with a Hebrew and Biblical scholar, professor e...

What is "justice"? Is it about punishment, or something more?  Dr. John Holbert, professor emeritus of Perkins School of Theology, uses the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man in the book of Luke as a jumping off point to discuss the important concept of justice and the Hebrew prophets who promoted it. Part 1 of a two-part series. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northave...

Northaven United Methodist Church has a New Pastor!    Reverend Monica Frazier talks journeys, Christian Nationalism and her travels.  Find out more about Northaven's new minister. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

What's that tattoo on Pete Hegseth's shoulder? What is his grand war plan? Dr. John Holbert and Kim Batchelor talk crusades history and how "War" Secretary Hegseth's rhetoric matches the reality of the Crusades. Past meets present in the guise of "Christian nationalism." Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and...

"Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth is known for incorporating Scripture into his pronouncements. But is it really Christian? In the first of a two-part series, Dr. John Holbert joins Kim Batchelor to discuss the religious nationalist movement that informs his beliefs and whether the Biblical verses he cites mean what he thinks they mean. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at No...

Is it really Christian to attack Muslims? To claim that "sharia" is a threat to all of us? That the Muslim faith is inherently violent? Shaimaa Zayan of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) joins Kim Batchelor to talk about what CAIR is, to explain sharia and how it applies only to Muslims, and discuss the current threats to Muslims by Texas leaders, candidates, and Christian...

Last weekend's celebrations of the 250th anniversary of our founding document, the Declaration of Independence, was challenging for many.  This replay of the discussion surrounding the question Kendra Weddle posed couldn't be more timely. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest...

It's the hottest time of the year, so why not listen to a replay of this episode on the eternal furnace? Mike Shofner and Kim Batchelor explain what is hell and what is not. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Whether you call it justice, mentioned dozens of times in the Bible, or compassion, caring for others is not optional for followers of Jesus.   Phil Dieke, chair of the Horizon Conference of the Methodist Church, and Kim Batchelor discuss justice, compassion, collaboration, and the need to engage in conversation with other other Christians on the importance of this mandate. Enjoyed this episode? C...

Grace means that God loves us no matter what. But is that the end of the story? Rev. Ben Marshall discusses grace, love, works, and the process of living out God's love in the world with Kim Batchelor. Hint: It doesn't stop with being "born again." Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or commen...

How have churches supported (or not) good mental health? What more can they do? Mike Schofner and Kim Batchelor talk about mental health challenges and Christian churches in this replay of an earlier episode. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at...

It's the beginning of summer, and there's no more appropriate episode to bring back than Cindy Barnes' and Kim Batchelor's discussion on the importance of rest in Christianity.  Enjoy. Literally. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an e...

What's the issue with data centers? How are they impacting farmers and rural areas? Susie Marshall, Executive Director of Grow North Texas, is back to talk with Kim about Texas-related food and farm issues. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email...

How's that dominion over creation thing working out? Grow North Texas Executive Director Susie Marshall discusses current and potential food policy and justice with Kim Batchelor in Part 1 of a 2-part series on what we eat and the state of the people who produce it. Is it Christian to leave our food system to big corporations while farmers lose everything? We don't think so. Enjoyed this...

What's that tattoo on Pete Hegseth's shoulder? What is his grand war plan? Dr. John Holbert and Kim Batchelor talk crusades history and how "War" Secretary Hegseth's rhetoric matches the reality of the Crusades. Past meets present in the guise of "Christian nationalism."   Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram an...

"Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth is known for incorporating Scripture into his pronouncements. But is it really Christian? In the first of a two-part series, Dr. John Holbert joins Kim Batchelor to discuss the religious nationalist movement that informs his beliefs and whether the Biblical verses he cites mean what he thinks they mean. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at No...

Ever had someone come up to you with a religious tract and ask if you've been saved?  Most people believe that's what it means to evangelize, but Rev. Julie Harding and Kim Batchelor have other ideas of it's meaning, and want to reclaim that meaning in their interactions with others. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Face...

Hell may not be what you've been taught. Kim Batchelor and Mike Shofner use the book Hell Bent as a guide to discuss the many names of hell and clarify what does and does not get someone sent there. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podc...