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Join Pastors Randy and Andy as they unpack the riches of the story of Mary anointing the feet of Jesus. Discipleship begins by simply loving the one right in front of you.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 82: Right in Front of You Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded April 8th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episod...

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how the antidote to a life marked by grumbling is living in the presence of God moment by moment.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 81: Antidote to Grumbling Randy Moore Recorded April 3rd, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTemple.church/messages .   If you hav...

How to you define repentance? Join Pastor Randy Moore as he talks about the Parable of the Fig Tree and how it teaches us that repentance is bearing fruit.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 80: Repentance and the Fig Tree Randy Moore Recorded March 26th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTemple...

Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how the Methodist's General Rules provide an excellent way to focus our spiritual practices during Lent and all year long.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 79: Do Good Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded March 18th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during t...

Commenting on the Testing of Jesus in the Desert, Pastors Randy and Andy share three spiritual practices we can employ against temptation: fasting, prayer, and reading the Bible.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 78: Fighting Temptation Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded March 11th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode...

When God calls, God provides, so do not be afraid. Rev. Tom Heaton joins Pastor Randy to talk about the origin and ministry of Mission Guatemala.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 77: When God Calls Randy Moore and Rev. Tom Heaton Recorded March 4th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTemple.chu...

Pastors Randy and Andy wrap up a three week deep dive into the resurrection as taught by the Apostle Paul in the 15th Chapter of 1st Corinthians. The crucifixion and resurrection are not only foundational to the gospel, the "Christ event" characterizes the very way we experience life.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 76: Resurrection Pt. 3 Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorde...

Pastors Randy and Andy continue their discussion of the Resurrection. The Resurrection cannot be proven but it's echoes are all around us.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 75: Resurrection Pt. 2 Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded February 18th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTemple...

For the next three weeks Pastors Randy and Andy explore the resurrection as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15. You don't want to miss this discussion as the crucifixion and resurrection are foundational to who we are as Christians.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 74: Resurrection Pt. 1 Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded February 11th, 2025   If you would l...

A church congregation is an organization, but it is so much more. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how because the church is the body of Christ it is a living, breathing organism for the transformation of the world.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 73: Church is an Organism Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded January 28th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship C...

If only we could find happiness we would be grateful, right? Actually it's the other way around. Gratitude is a prerequisite for joy. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about what it means to live life in the spirit.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 72: Gratitude Before Joy Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded January 21st, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart tha...

It's not when we've got it all together that we become aware of the need for a relationship with God. It's when things fall apart. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how the Holy Spirit connects us to God and each other.    The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 71: When Things Fall Apart Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded January 14th, 2025   If you would like to see the Disciples...

What does it mean to go the way of the Wise Men instead of the way of Herod? Pastors Randy and Andy talk about what we can learn from the Magi as we enter the season after the Epiphany.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 70: The Way of the Wise Men Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded January 8th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during...

If there's dysfunction in your family tree, good news! Jesus has dysfunction in his family tree too. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how there is room for all in the redemptive love of God.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 69: Holy Dysfunctional Family Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded December 31st, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discus...

There is nothing more American than the pursuit of happiness. But the Christian pursuit of joy is an even greater goal. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how joy is a choice that includes the expectation that God will be with us.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 68: Pursuit of Joy Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded December 17th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipl...

Into the joy of the Christmas season all around us, the church steps in with the season of Advent. The message warns of "fear and foreboding" but inside that same message is a promise of hope "because your redemption is drawing near." Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how hope is more than wishful thinking. It is the certainty that what God has promised will be fulfilled in Jesus.   The Pastor Pod...

In his trial, Jesus is asked by Pilate, "What is truth?" Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how truth is not a what, it's a who. Jesus, who reigns like a good shepherd, is truth.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 66: What is Truth? Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 26th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, v...

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about preaching the same Biblical text (Mark 13:1-8) on the same day. This week's 2 for 1 special demonstrates how sacred scripture speaks in various ways to various people.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 65: 2 for 1 Special Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 19th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discus...

Whether we are happy or sad about the outcome of the election our role remains the same. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about our higher allegiance. We follow Christ.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 64: Higher Allegiance Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 11th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our we...

Saints are those who listen to the voice of Jesus and do what He says. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how we find our own liberation in unbinding people from all that restricts them from reaching their full potential as image-bearers of God.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 63: Saints Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 7th, 2024   If you would like to see the D...

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about the difference between someone who simply believes in God and a Christian. The believer thinks of God in Heaven. The Christian adds God on earth, working through human persons.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 62: The Believer or the Christian Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded October 30th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship...

What happened on the cross? How does it affect the relationship between God and us? Pastors Randy and Andy talk about the various Theories of Atonement and offer their own takes on the meaning of the cross.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 61: Meaning of the Cross Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded October 22nd, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that w...

    The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 60: We Not Me Pastor Randy Moore Recorded October 16th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTemple.church/messages .   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us o...

Pastors Randy and Andy discuss the three P's of creating community: Purpose, a Part to play, and Pivot.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 59: Three P's Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded October 8th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTemple.church/messages .   If you have a ques...

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about the reality of the miraculous. If you don't believe in miracles, try following Jesus who is the greatest miracle of all.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 58:  Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded September 25th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at Methodist...