Edenton Street Podcast

Join us for a meaningful conversation with Rev. Ben Williams and foster-to-adopt parent Gail High as they share stories of hope, transformation, and the life-changing work of Methodist Home for Children. Learn about the ministry’s deep connection to Edenton Street, its evolution from an orphanage to a leader in foster care and family support, and the powerful impact being made in the lives of chil...

For 35 years, the Ruth Sheets Adult Care Center has been a lifeline for older adults, especially those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and the families who love them—offering dignity, connection, compassion, and much-needed respite. In this episode, hear from the executive director, a board member, and a caregiver as they share powerful stories of impact, intergenerational joy, and the gi...

In this episode of the Good Neighbors podcast, we’re joined by Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller, Executive Director of Pastors for North Carolina Children, for a powerful conversation about why supporting public education is a faithful response to Jesus’ call to love our neighbors. Suzanne shares how advocating for well-resourced schools, fair pay for educators, and safe, welcoming learning environments...

In this episode, Renae sits down with Jackie Craig and Rae Marie Czuhai of The Green Chair Project to hear the inspiring story of how after beginning in a closet at Edenton Street, this amazing nonprofit grew to furnish more than 10,000 homes in Wake County, transforming thousands of lives—one chair, one bed, and one family at a time.

Join Renae and Rick Beech, Vice President of Faith Relations at Habitat for Humanity of Wake County, as they discuss Habitat's rich history of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Email Scott to get involved with our church's work with Habitat.

Join Renae as she sits down with King's Ridge Director Erin Yates, and Katie Koon and Fraley Marshall, as they share how the reading of a scripture led to a small yes, which led to conversations, and ultimately led to a $26 million project to provide permanent, supportive housing for our neighbors experiencing homelessness. Email Renae to get involved with King's Ridge!

Join us for a conversation with Rev. Amanda Rigby and Dr. Elizabeth Watters, co-founders of The Well, as they share about the intentional and beautiful ways The Well is creating pathways for mental and spiritual care in our community. 

Join Renae and John Boswell, Chief Operating Officer of Zoe Empowers, as John shares about Zoe's incredible orphan empowerment program that is equipping orphaned and vulnerable children around the world to overcome extreme poverty by becoming secure, healthy, and connected. We have been partnering with Zoe for nearly twenty years, and over the past eight years we have had the privilege of spon...

We are excited to offer a new program for parents as a source of support and learning at ESUMC. Circle of Security Parenting is a 9-week, discussion-based curriculum anchored in attachment theory. This offers parents a safe place to discuss the joys and challenges of parenting. This program is being provided in a collaborative effort with ESUMC and Birch Therapy, PLLC. The program costs $100 per p...

Join Renae and Maggie Kane, Founder and Executive Director of A Place at the Table, as they discuss how A Place at the Table came to be and the importance of having a place where people can find community and great food, regardless of means.

Join Renae and Rev. Bruce Stanley as they discuss our 125 year partnership with the Methodist Home for Children, and the incredible work the Methodist Home for Children is doing to help children and families have the hope and skills they need to thrive and flourish.

Join Renae and ESUMC member Matt Griffith as they sit down with Spencer Hathcock from Neighbor to Neighbor to discuss how Neighbor to Neighbor is cultivating life-giving relationships, fostering community, and helping neighbors thrive.  If you’d like to get involved with Neighbor to Neighbor,  click here.

Join Eric and Kathryn as they go over the results from the Listening Phase of our Visioning Process. For more information, visit esumc.org/visioning

Join Rush and Amanda as they discuss with it means to live a life of discipleship!

Join us for this month's Missions Podcast, as friends from Learning Together share the importance of diversity, inclusion and belonging for our littlest neighbors and their families. Give here  to join our almsgiving efforts to provide scholarships for Learning Together students.    Click here  to learn more about, and get involved with, Learning Together.

Join Emanuel, Lucy, and Sammy as they discuss the re-birthing of the Young Adult Ministry at Edenton Street, as well as the 2-year learning cohort through The Vinery!

Join us for the first episode of our monthly Missions Podcast as we hear from friends at L'Arche NC, and learn how they are leading the way in building a more compassionate and just world, where everyone, regardless of ability, is valued and celebrated. Give here  to join our almsgiving efforts to help furnish L'Arche's new home. Click here  to join a fun L'Arche gathering event.

Join Rev. Greg Moore, Kathryn Holding, and Eric Johnson as they discuss the Visioning process at Edenton Street. For resources and more information, visit esumc.org/visioning

Join Rev. Greg Moore, Kathryn Holding, and Eric Johnson as they discuss the Visioning process at Edenton Street. For resources and more information, visit esumc.org/visioning

Join us for the final episode of our Doorstep Ministry podcast! This week, we hear from Jennifer, a Doorstep recipient, as she shares about the impact assistance from Doorstep had on her life and from her "angel" Sarah. To give to Doorstep Ministry, visit esumc.org/doorstep/give

Join us for episode two of our three-part Doorstep Ministry podcast! This week's conversation features Susan Smith and Caroline Russell, two of our amazing Doorstep Ministry volunteers, who share why they serve in this way and how our Doorstep Ministry works. Visit esumc.org/doorstep/give to give to Doorstep Ministry.

Join us for a three-episode podcast about our Doorstep Ministry, where we'll hear about the housing crisis in our community, how our Doorstep Ministry works, and the impact it is having in people's lives. Our first episode is a conversation between Renae Newmiller and Lorena McDowell about housing and homelessness in Wake County.  Visit esumc.org/doorstep/give to give to Doorstep Ministry.