The Oak Grove UMC Podcast

“The Wisdom of our Gifts: Episode 3 with Rev. Dr. David Naglee” sharing his gifts of teaching and preaching! In this final episode of a special three week podcast Krisy Kuo, Director of senior adult ministries is in conversation with Rev. Dr. David Naglee about his sense of calling to the ministry and how he discovered his gifts. You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and a video ver...

“The Wisdom of Our Gifts" Episode 2 with Col. Esther Segler: the Gift of Leadership NEW Podcast Episode is up: “the Wisdom of our Gifts.” This 2nd Episode is with Senior Adult Ministry director Krisy Kuo in conversation with retired Army Nurse Colonel Esther Segler talking about her remarkable career and her gifts for leadership.

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“The Wisdom of Our Gifts” featuring our Older Adults: Episode 1 with Julie Golden who shares her gifts of hospitality and music! In this special three week podcast Krisy Kuo, Director of senior adult ministries, will be in conversation with Julie Golden, Colonel Esther Segler, and Rev. Dr. David Naglee. You can find the podcast on Spotify, Apple podcasts, and a video version on YouTube. #Umc #Geor...

SUMMER Podcast 2026 // Episode 5: “Rooted in Grace” with Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Doug Gilreath & Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer 🌳 ✝️ In this final episode of the Summer Podcast, Pastor Doug and Pastor Joseph McBrayer (Connection and Digital Ministry) talk about what it means to be "Rooted in Grace” — what Grace means, how we live into it, and how we can grow in our faith as we mature in Christ....

SUMMER Podcast 2026 // Episode 4: “Rooted for the Sake of the World” with Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Doug Gilreath 🌳 ✝️ In this 4th episode, Pastor Doug & Youth Director C.J. Lord talk about what it means to be "Rooted for the Sake of the World” and how Oak Grove church folks and youth are engaging in mission and service in our community, across the region, and around the world.. 🌱 ⛪️ You...

SUMMER Podcast 2026 // Episode 3: “Rooted in One Another” with Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Doug Gilreath 🌳 ✝️ In this 3rd episode, Pastor Doug & Pastor Melissa Kime-Hall talk about what it means to be "Rooted in One Another” and how we find connection and belonging through the people and communities around us . 🌱 ⛪️ You can find the full Sunday worship services and the sermons on live strea...

SUMMER Podcast 2026 // Episode 2: “Rooted in Christ” with our NEW Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Doug Gilreath 🌳 ✝️ In this 2nd episode, Pastor Doug & Pastor Joseph talk about what it means to be "Rooted in Christ" and how we are all called by God into the work of the Kingdom. 🌱 ⛪️ You can find the full Sunday worship services and the sermons on the live stream of worship at youtube.com/o...

SUMMER Podcast 2026 // Episode 1: “Rooted in Christ: God Gives the Growth” with our NEW Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Doug Gilreath 🌳 ✝️ In this first episode, Pastor Doug joins in conversation with Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer (Associate Pastor for Connection & Digital Ministry) to share about the "Rooted in Christ" worship series, his own faith and family background, and offer some wisdom on...

Graduate Sunday Special Edition Podcast: Words of Wisdom for Graduating Seniors In this special episode, the adult leaders of the small groups for the Graduating Seniors share memories, appreciations, and words of wisdom for the Class of 2026. (We love y'all!) Many thanks to our youth leaders, the Senior Class of 2026, and your D Group leaders: Tedy Dasher, Brad Malemezian, Jennifer Harry, Gil...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 7: “Remembering” with C.J. Lord ✝️ In this 7th and final episode of the Lent Podcast, we’ll hear the a devotional from C.J. Lord (Director of Youth Ministry) about how we remember Jesus in this Holy Week through services of worship like Maundy Thursday. Holy Week Services: + Maundy Thursday* with Holy Communion at 7pm in Sanctuary + Good Friday* Tenebrae service of...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 6: “Palm Sunday” with Krisy Kuo ✝️ In this 6th episode, we’ll hear the Lenten Devotional from Krisy Kuo (Director of Senior Adult Ministry) about Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. You’re invited to “Palms to Passion: a Holy Week Concert” in the Sanctuary on Sunday March 29th at 6pm featuring the Chancel Choir with the Orchestra. The concert will also be st...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 5: “Seeing in the Dark” with Tyler Howard ✝️ In this 5th episode, we’ll hear the Lenten Devotional from church member Tyler Howard (Youth & AV Team Volunteer) about how having faith in God’s mercy as we find our way through the world. You’re invited to “Palms to Passion: a Holy Week Concert” in the Sanctuary on Sunday March 29th at 6pm featuring the Chancel Choi...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 4: “God Provides Vision” with John Cowden ✝️ In this 4th episode, we’ll hear the Lenten Devotional from John Cowden (Director of Traditional Music). AND, you’re invited to “Palms to Passion: a Holy Week Concert” in the Sanctuary on Sunday March 29th at 6pm featuring the Chancel Choir with the Orchestra. The concert will also be streamed online at youtube.com/Ogumc.
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LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 3: “God Provides Life” with Rev. Melissa Kime-Hall ✝️ In this 3rd episode, we’ll hear the Lenten Devotional from Pastor Melissa about how God is inviting us to take the next steps in our lives as we trust in God’s grace and provision. You can find all of the Lent Devo’s (written by church members & staff) in a print copy at the church or in the digital version:...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 2: "God Never Fears" with 10 year old cousins Abby & Matthew ✝️ In this 2nd episode, we’ll hear the Lenten Devotional 10 year old cousins Matthew and Abby as they lead us through some of their own experiences of being afraid and being comforted. Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/mEeQdI87W70 You can find all of the Lent Devo’s (written...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 1: Ash Weds In this episode, we’ll hear a Lenten Devotional from Pastor Beth LaRocca-Pitts. You can find all of the Lent Devo’s (written by church members & staff) in a print copy at the church or in the digital version: https://ogumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026.02.18-ogumc-lenten-devotional-electronic-version.pdf Episodes will release each Tuesday of Le...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 8: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE WORLD In this final episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts share how Methodism is All About the World and an in-depth understanding that we are to be people who love God and our neighbors—wherever we may be. AND, LENT BEGINS ASH WEDS FEB 18th 6pm in Sanctuary
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METHODISM Podcast Episode 7: IT'S ALL ABOUT SERVANT LEADERSHIP What exactly IS Servant Leadership and how do we follow the example of Jesus to both serve and love our neighbors? In this 7th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer share how Methodism is All About Servant Leadership. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KiADgdz_H4E — You can l...

How do Methodists decide HOW we should live out our Christian Life? (Hint: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience! AKA the “Methodism Quadrilateral!” More on that in the PODCAST THIS WEEK!) In this 6th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Senior Pastor Beth LaRocca-Pitts’ sermon on how Methodism is All About Jesus. — You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on: + YouT...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 5: IT'S ALL ABOUT UNITY How did the “ UNITED ” become a part of “ United Methodism?” What DOES Christian UNITY mean? Have you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 5th e...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 4: IT'S ALL ABOUT CONNECTION Have you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 4th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Melissa’s sermon on how Methodism...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 3: IT'S ALL ABOUT OTHERS Have you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 3rd episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Beth's sermon on how Methodism is All About Ot...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 2: How Pastors are Appointed to Churches Have you ever wondered: + how pastors are selected and appointed to local churches? + what Bishops help do in overseeing churches in the United Methodist faith tradition? + what is the difference between an Elder and a Deacon in the United Methodist Church? + how you can help Oak Grove prepare for Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitt's retire...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 1: IT'S ALL ABOUT GRACE In this first episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Beth's sermon on how Methodism is All About God's Grace. You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on: + YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865 +...

This bonus episode of the Podcast is on the Covenant Prayer used by John Wesley, Methodism’s founder. Retired Bishop Larry Goodpaster leads us in a conversation about this classic prayer which challenges us to surrender to God’s will and continue to seek to live a faithful Christian life. John Wesley and the people called Methodists used this prayer both then and now as a way to help us to focus o...