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The secular rhythm of life, "Work, work, work, vacation," never really works. What works is the Sabbath rhythm of life in which we rest in God and then work. In this week's episode, Pastors Randy and Andy arrive at command #4 in the Ten Commandments.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 157: IV. Keep the Sabbath Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded October 27th, 2026  ...

The third commandment, you shall not take God's name in vain, might include swearing, but it goes much deeper. It goes to the heart of what it means to bear well God's name and image to the world.

God doesn't need temples, altars, or any other object to bear his image to the world because he already has image bearers: Us! Follow along as we continue our examination of the 10 Commandments with the second commandment, "You shall not make for yourself an idol."   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 155: II. Make No Idols Pastor Randy Moore Recorded October 13th, 2026   If you have a...

"I am the Lord your God." Pastors Randy and Andy open up a new worship theme, the Ten Commandments. Their first order of business is to discern just who this God of ours is.    The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 154: I. No Other Gods Before Me Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded October 6th, 2026   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemp...

Pastors Randy and Andy discuss sins of commission and omission, but there is another category that is often left out and is the most important one to address. Sins of the heart can only be cured by the transformative love of God in Christ. The result is a life of joy.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 153: Sins of the Heart Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded Septem...

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how they preached the same text on the same day in different churches. The sermons turned out to be very different but they came to the same conclusion. God has only one way of giving. And that is to give it all to all.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 152: Working in the Vineyard Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 22nd,...

Pastors Randy and Andy continue their exploration of "The Better Way." Most of the time we know the right thing to do. And many times we actually do it. But are we motivated by obligation and convention? Or are we moved by a heart transformed by love? The latter is "The Better Way" by far.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 151: The Better Way Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Pay...

When it comes to Jesus as the better way, it's not so much about WWJD? It's more about what does Christ want to do through us?   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 150: Christ Through Us Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 8th, 2026   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more information about Methodist Temple...

This week Pastors Randy and Andy dive into the story of God calling Moses from the burning bush. God is calling all of us with the same promise that God will be with us. And we ourselves will be defined by the persistence of that presence in our lives.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 149: Persistence of the Presence Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 1,...

In this week's episode Pastors Randy and Andy break down what is known as "The Simplicity of God." Essentially, God does not have parts. God's presence is fully given everywhere and always.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 148: Simplicity Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 25th, 2026   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttempl...

No one would have blamed Joseph if he enacted retribution on his brothers for throwing him in a pit and selling him into slavery. But he chose reconciliation over revenge. Why? A heart transformed by the love of God is the only thing that can explain it.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 147: Facing Our Shadows Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 11th, 2026  ...

Like Joseph in the book of Genesis, we all find ourselves in a "pit" or two in life. Pastors Randy and Andy discuss how our next faithful step is trusting that God is with us even in the darkness.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 146: The Pit Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 11th, 2026   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodistt...

Imagine it's late in the day and you're the only one in a crowd of thousands who packed a sack lunch. What would you do? Pastors Randy and Andy talk about the multiplying power of Christ-like compassion.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 145: The Bread You've Been Given Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 4th, 2026   If you have a question for our Pastors, se...

As we continue to celebrate 250 years of freedom as a nation, Pastors Randy and Andy ponder what Christian freedom means. In a country where we have religious freedom, why do we choose to believe in Jesus? The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 144: Christian Freedom Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded July 28th, 2026   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to...

We continue our July discussion of what it means as Christians to be free. Pastors Randy and Andy share the story of the Hebrew midwives Shiphra and Puah. These two slaves exercised their freedom to defy the genocidal orders of Pharaoh and in doing so, ensured the birth of a nation.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 143: Life in Christ Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Rec...

Answering and acting on the question, "What would Jesus do?" will get us part of the way there but not all the way. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how life in Christ is more than modeling, it's a Christ-like essence of being.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 142: Life in Christ Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded July 14th, 2026   If you have a question for our...

Two pastors and a rabbi walk into a...podcast! Rabbi Gary Mazo of Temple Adath B'nai Israel in Evansville joins Pastors Randy and Andy for an important discussion. How might our shared tradition of loving God and neighbor transform our community into one of peace and harmony?   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 141: Shared Traditions Pastor Randy Moore, Pastor Andy Payton, & Rabbi...

If you truly believed that "what God has started, God will finish," how would that change the way you face your fears, your failures, or your future? Pastors Randy and Andy wrap up their month-long reflection on God's love by explaining Glorifying Grace.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 140: Glorifying Grace Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded June 30th, 2026   If...

If Entire Sanctification was realized across the nation and around the world, it would bring heaven to earth. And that is precisely the point. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about what John Wesley said was the very reason God raised up the people called Methodist.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 139: Sanctifying Grace Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded June 23rd, 20...

It's difficult to trust someone if we're not sure they love us. If we know they love us, we can let our guard down and move toward them with confidence. Knowing  that God loves us makes all the difference in entering into a relationship with the one who created us in love.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 138: Justifying Grace Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded Ju...

What is holiness? Dr. Chris Bounds, Professor of Theology at Asbury Theological Seminary joins Pastors Randy and Andy for a deep dive into the concept of human transformation.

Evangelism is not coercive. It is about reminding others of Jesus' promise that he is with us, for us, and loves us. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how evangelism is relational. Only our love of others earns us the right to share our faith.

What are the implications of the Holy Spirit falling at Pentecost? Pastors Randy and Andy discuss how the Holy Spirit connects heaven to earth and produces joy.

Finding Jesus often begins when we step beyond comfort and trust Christ in the unknown. Reflecting on the Finding Jesus series, Pastors Randy and Andy look back on how faith grows through risk, courage, and awareness of God’s presence in uncertain moments.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 134: Finding Jesus in the Risk Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded May 19, 20...

This week’s conversation takes a question-and-answer format, offering a deeper look at the pastors’ approach to grace, discipleship, scripture, preaching, and service. Along the way, they reflect on Wesleyan theology, the balance between personal faith and social holiness, and the church’s call to serve the poor and marginalized with compassion and purpose.   Main questions discussed: • How do you...