City Lights Podcast

Asking if Matth 7:24-27 reminds us to build strong foundations for our lives, asking whether we are on something solid or shaky.   Clay Lassiter

Today, we cover ground in what it means to start small.   Clay Lassiter

Building the Biblical community. Today's episode we focus on where to start building a community centered on reading scripture together.   Clay Lassiter

Headland Methodist Recap  Clay Lassiter

Picture Israel in one of its darkest hours. The people are oppressed, fear is thick in the air, and hope feels far away. And then, under the shade of a palm tree, a woman named Deborah rises. She isn’t just a prophet hearing the word of the Lord—she’s a judge, a leader, a mother to her people. Day after day, men and women gather beneath that tree, waiting for her wisdom, trusting her discernment....

Esther’s story is one of quiet courage that turned into bold faith. A young Jewish woman, orphaned and raised by her cousin Mordecai, Esther is chosen to be queen in a foreign land. At first, her position seems like chance—but God was already writing a bigger story. When her people faced annihilation, Esther wrestled with fear and uncertainty. Yet, she stepped forward with the words, “If I perish,...

The Importance of being the kind of church and person who has attentive love and looks for the ONE.   Clay Lassiter

🎙️ Podcast Update – Heroes of Faith: David In this week’s Heroes of Faith episode, we turn our attention to David — the shepherd boy who became king, the poet who gave us the Psalms, and the man Scripture calls “a man after God’s own heart.” We’ll explore the courage that led him to face Goliath when no one else would, the deep humility found in his psalms of repentance, and the faith that sustain...

In this episode, we dive into the complicated, raw, and redemptive story of Jacob—the man who wrestled with God and walked away with a limp and a new name. From grabbing his brother’s heel to becoming the father of a nation, Jacob’s life reminds us that faith isn’t always clean or easy—it’s often forged in the mess, the wrestling, and the waiting.  Clay Lassiter

In this episode of City Lights Leadership , we step into the wilderness with Moses to explore one of the most mysterious and powerful moments in all of Scripture: the burning bush. Why did God choose a bush—and why did it burn without burning out? We’ll unpack how God used a simple, unexpected moment to call Moses into a world-changing mission. Along the way, we’ll discover how God still speaks th...

This week on City Lights Leadership , Pastors Gabe and Clay from Headland Methodist Church join forces for an encouraging and timely conversation about Noah, obedience, and what it means to build an ark in today’s world. In this episode, we explore: What it looks like to walk faithfully with God when the culture pulls the other way How personal obedience becomes a vessel of hope for the next gener...

In this thought-provoking episode, Pastor Clay Lassiter sits down with Jeffrey Rickman, pastor, theologian, and host of the Plainspoken podcast, for a deep dive into the Global Methodist Church’s emerging identity and its unwavering commitment to holiness. With candor and conviction, Jeffrey shares insights into the current landscape of the GMC, its theological roots, and the challenges and opport...

On Today's Episode:  Jeremy Smith, Lead Pastor at Crosspoint Church in Niceville, Florida, is deeply committed to cultivating a disciple-making culture within his congregation. His passion aligns closely with the principles of Replicate Ministries, an organization dedicated to equipping churches to make disciples who, in turn, make disciple-makers.​ Several years ago, a pivotal question—“What...

Today's episode is with Hunter Bethea: follower of Jesus, husband to Haley, dad to Edith, and pastor to Mulder Church. He love sports, nature, deep theological (but practical) conversations, and writing.   Today, we focus on Holiness, Leadership, and Young Clergy leading the way.  You can find more about Hunter and his Church, Mulder Methodist in Wetumpka, Al https://hunterbethea.com/about-me...

This week, my special guest is my 11-year-old son, who came to the office and wanted to talk today about baseball and Jesus.   Clay Lassiter

In this week's episode, I got to talk about life, holiness, and the way forward for those who now call the Global Methodist Church their home denomination. Dric serves as the pastor of Hartford Methodist Church in Hartford, Alabama.   Clay Lassiter

In this insightful episode, Dr. Bradley Chamblee joins us to discuss the transformative journey of church revitalization and the exciting developments within the Global Methodist Church. As a seasoned expert in church renewal, Dr. Chamblee shares practical strategies for revitalizing congregations, focusing on leadership, community engagement, and sustainable growth. He also offers a unique perspe...

On this week's Episode, I talk with Matt Reynolds of Spirit & Truth ,a back-to-the-basics ministry born out of a vision and passion to see local churches renewed in the power of the Holy Spirit and mobilized to make disciples of Jesus Christ. After serving for many years as a pastor, Matt experienced a profound encounter with the Holy Spirit which led to him serving with a missionary orga...

Interview today With Dr. Harrison James Bell of St. James. His knowledge and insight into the upcoming conference in Costa Rica is going to help you know exactly what, where, why, and how much it will cost for the GMC to know what kind of Church we are to become.  I believe we are returning back to Holy Conferencing and it feels so good.  Clay Lassiter

 This Week's Episode is with Dr. Larry Bryars and we discuss the upcoming GMC Conference.  Listen in as we discuss what to expect coming out.   Clay Lassiter

On This week's episode we hear from Dunford Cole, presiding elder of 6 rivers region and hear his thoughts on the up coming GMCGC.   Clay Lassiter

Today's episode  is with Dr. Matt O'Reilly from the North Alabama Conference. He is the author of Free to Be Holy & Study on Thessalonians, both available at SeedBed. Com and he has started a scholarship fund to help pastors in North Alabama reach educational goals and reduce their debt coming out of seminary. Listen in as we here Matt talk about the GMC conference coming up and what...

This week I talked with Pastor Allen Newton of Destin Methodist Church. He shared about the upcoming GMC General Conference, delegation, and the movement that has started in the Global Methodist Church.  Clay Lassiter

On this week's episode, I get to talk with Janet Krantz a presiding elder here in the Alabama Emerald Coast Conference.  We talk about ministry life in the role of a presiding elder and the upcoming Global Methodist Conference in Costa Rica.  We believe great things are ahead for the people called Methodists!  Clay Lassiter

On Today's episode, I interviewed President Pro Tem of the Florida Conference, Jay Therell.  Jay talked about the passion for saving souls, awakening, and the upcoming convening conference of the Global Methodist Church.  My favorite piece was clarity about the legislation concerning Bishops and the future of deployments for clergy. You can find more information on the Florida Conference here...