First Houston United Methodist Church

Isaiah 65:17-25 This week, Andy got angry at a fajitas-for-one, and then at the frustrations of the pandemic. But today's passage from Isaiah shows how anger turns to joy, and how change can be change forever. But to do that, we have to leave sins in the past. fmhouston.com

All hands are on deck as the group dives deep into examining the consequences the precautionary actions we take to stay safe during the pandemic may have on others around the world. They find themselves wrapped in the same chaos our questioner finds themselves in. fmhouston.com/ama

John 5:1-9 Andy discusses the story of the man who could not make it into the pool to be healed, and the importance of what exactly it was that Jesus said to him in that moment. fmhouston.com

We welcome our first guest to the Ask Me Anything table, Bishop Scott Jones! The group pick each others brains’ on how they’re managing daily life, spouses, parenting and the “new trend” growth during this pandemic. They lean into the changes they’ve seen in how we’re worshiping due to the pandemic and the possible impact on the future of the church This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

1 Peter 1:3-9 Andy confronts the strangeness of our current life from his church office, and points to 1 Peter, where the Scripture points to the value of working through the darkness as we wait for the light. "When we get to the other side, we know that Christ is alive – and working in us." FMHouston.com

The group tackles two similar questions regarding the book of revelations. Ben’s pastoral side really shines when discussing the misconceptions of how we read this part of the bible. Everyone shares their experiences learning about the rapture growing up and the Left Behind series. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

An advertisement for a theater company leads Donyale to reconsider Isaiah 11:1-8, and the meaning of these verses on the Branch of Jesse. This scripture, she says, is a story of hope. God was calling those who heard it to put their trust in him alone. He still is. “This hope is sturdy enough for you and me today.” FMHouston.com

Today’s question puts the formula of our worship services under a microscope. The group examines what elements of a service really matters and the roles that lay and clergy people play. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

In a world and a time marked by despair, Andy chooses to focus on the message that Easter brings - one of miraculous, incredible hope. fmhouston.com

Andy, Brandi, and Ben dissect the cons of staying busy for the sake of being busy. Moreover, the struggle to slow down our lifestyle. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Mark 11:15-18 Andy is caught up by the moment that we are at in society, and so today's sermon starts off on a somber note before he begins to further explore the text of Jesus flipping over the moneychangers' tables, and why Jesus acted so harshly at the temple that day. fmhouston.com

The group discuss the different ways they’re each adapting to daily life during the Covid-19 quarantine and the struggle of battling loneliness as a result of social distancing. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Andy talks about a man born blind and how Jesus healed him, and in light of current times, how we deal with those who are in struggle. "There is pain," he says. "There is suffering. And when we let that speak to us, I think it influences the Scripture greatly." John 9:1-7, 35-41 fmhouston.com

The group begins today’s discussion picking up our conversation from last week’s episode and touching on the priesthood of all believers. However, they decide to hijack the question and talk through how they think the current pandemic will effect how we practice being the church. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Andy jokes his way through the troubles of quarantine, before turning to talking about having compassion for those dealing with the realities of the situation, reaching out to those around us, and grounding ourselves on the gospel of Jesus Christ. For more info on the series, check out fmhouston.com/the-rejected fmhouston.com

The group tackle what the rules are in taking communion during extreme times and what make separates communion from a love feast. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Luke 5:27-32 It has been a tough week, and there's a lot of trepidation for what lies ahead. But Andy lays out the path that God has for us, the ways in which we can help our neighbors and the way we see Christ in the ways they help us. And also, a little bit of poetry from William Blake. FMHouston.com

The group discuss what they’re each doing for lent and what they hope to gain from it. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Luke 8:43-48 This week, Ken talks about a woman who had been rejected by society and healed by Jesus. fmhouston.com

On today’s episode the group tackles the second part of a question they never got around to finishing earlier - should we consider other specific perspectives on the Bible? They reflect on whose interpretation of scripture we tend to acknowledge more and explore what the practice of reading scripture in different environments does to our perspective. Don't forget to send in your Lent questions! FM...

Matthew 25:31-46 This week in the final sermon of the Dream series, Ann talks about what it means to be a sheep or a goat. fmhouston.com

Matthew 25:31-46 This week, Andy reminds us-like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. did in Memphis-that we need to focus on helping those in need on Earth before we focus on our afterlife in Heaven. fmhouston.com

This week, Brandi talks about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as a preacher and his "I Have A Dream..." speech. fmhouston.com

This week, Andy discusses the scriptures Dr. King references in his "I Have A Dream..." speech. fmhouston.com

The group takes a closer look at romans 12 to discuss how literal that scripture is. Ken takes the question a step further and ponders if the church falls short in “living sacrificially” for each other. thesourcehouston.org