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Should we be concerned about Christian Nationalism? Pastors Randy and Andy define the term and discuss how Christian Nationalism runs counter to the teachings of Jesus about the Kingdom of God.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 107: Faith in the Fire Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded October 7th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@met...

Join Pastors Randy and Andy as they discuss how we don't earn our way to heaven, but once we internalize the message of grace, it naturally leads to our connection with others.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 106: Grace to Connection Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 30th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple...

The Parable of the Dishonest Manager, also known as the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, is considered to be the most difficult of Jesus' parables to interpret. But the early church understood it to mean that the love of money is idolatry. Love of God and neighbor produces true riches.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 105: True Riches Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recor...

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd leaves the 99 to find the one that is lost. Who is someone who has gone missing in your life? To practice grace is to reach out to them.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 104: Find the Missing Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 16th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodistte...

Our September theme is 'The Stories that Shape Us." What Jesus asks us to do can be difficult. But because we can be sure that Jesus loves us and is for us, we can do what he asks of us.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 103: Do What it Takes Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 9th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodist...

When Jesus says to invite the poor to dinner, he means it. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how as important as the food itself is, the relationships built around the dinner table are just as important.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 102: Invite the Poor Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 2nd, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them t...

One way to cultivate the spiritual life is to notice your inner voice and embody it. Pastors Randy and Andy continue their teaching on being Rich Toward God.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 101: Notice Your Inner Voice Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 26th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more...

Pastors Randy and Andy discuss how wounds, distractions, and doubts weigh us down in the journey of faith. They also share the remedy. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 100: Hurdles to Our Faith Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 19th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more information about Methodist...

Pastors Randy and Andy discuss Jesus' admonition to sell all our our possessions and give to the poor. We might not have to take that literally, but we would do well to take it seriously.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 99:  Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 12th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   Fo...

Pastors Randy and Andy reflect on the Parable of the Rich Fool. We learn that a legacy is what we leave inside the people we leave behind. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 98: What We Leave Behind Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 5th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more information about Methodi...

We pray the Lord's Prayer every Sunday, but why? Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how the prayer Jesus taught his disciples is a roadmap to the spiritual life.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 97: The Lord's Prayer Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded July 29th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more infor...

Reflecting on the story of Martha and Mary, Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how whether we are true to Christ-like love is apparent in our words, deeds, and especially our attitude.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 96: Martha and Mary Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded July 22nd, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.ch...

This week Pastors Randy and Andy unpack the Parable of the Good Samaritan. The question is not, "Who is my neighbor?" On God's map there are no boundaries. The real question is "Will you be a neighbor?"   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 95: Will You Be a Neighbor? Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded July 15th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them...

What does it mean to be a sheep in a world of wolves? In this week's podcast, we reflect on leaning into the ordinary work of the church in a time when it's not always easy.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 94: Not My Mess Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded July 8th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more...

Pastors Randy and Andy reflect on Methodist Temple's 75th Anniversary celebration and the sermon given by retired Bishop John Hopkins, who is also a former pastor at Methodist Temple. If you want to build your church just love it like grandparents love their grandchildren.     The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 93: Love It Like Your Grandkids Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton...

Pastor Andy talks about conversion and what it means for us. He talks about our relationship with Christ going from impersonal to personal.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 92: Conversion Pastor Andy Payton Recorded June 25th, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us online at...

How can the one God be three in one? Pastors Randy and Andy tackle the Trinity, which emphasizes the relational nature of God. God's presence is mediated through the people in our lives, which is what the church does at its best.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 91: Three In One Pastor Randy Moore and Pastor Andy Payton Recorded June 18, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastor...

The Holy Spirit came powerfully among the first followers of Jesus Christ at the feast of Pentecost. Pastors Randy and Andy discuss what it means to live into that spirit today.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 90: Live In the Holy Spirit Pastor Randy Moore and Pastor Andy Payton Recorded June 10, 2025   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.chur...

Pastors Randy and Andy reflect on Matthew 25:31-46 and Pastor Randy's weekend inside the Branchville Correctional Facility with the Kairos Prison Ministry.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 89:  Pastor Randy Moore and Pastor Andy Payton Recorded June 3rd, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTempl...

Join Pastor Randy as he reflects on Pastor Andy's most recent sermon. The goal of our faith is not faith itself. Faith is a means to the goal, which is holiness.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 88: The Goal of Our Faith Pastor Randy Moore Recorded May 27th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistT...

The Christian life is really very simple. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how thins go better when we live in a Christ-like way. In the words of Jesus, love one another as he has loved us.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 87: As He Loved Us Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded May 20th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during...

The 50 day season of Easter continues in the church. Pastors Andy and Randy talk about how resurrection is not a one time event, but is the ongoing process of God creating new life.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 86: Process of Resurrection Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded May 6th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during...

For many Easter has come and gone. But not for us! Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how to keep Easter going and growing.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 85: Going and Growing Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded April 29th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTemple.church/messa...

Join Pastors Randy and Andy as they talk about Easter, the day, the season, and the hohpe it brings. Whoever looks for Jesus will find him.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 84: Hope in Easter Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded April 22nd, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTempl...

This is the holiest week of the year. Join Pastors Randy and Andy as they unpack the riches of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 83: Holy Week Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded April 16th, 2025   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTemple...