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Get Your Spirit in Shape - United Methodist Podcast

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We know that exercise and good nutrition help keep us physically healthy. Unfortunately, we don’t always follow through. Our spiritual lives are similar. We know what we need to grow as Christians, but sometimes we struggle. Get Your Spirit in Shape is a free, 30-minute, monthly podcast from United Methodist Communications featuring conversations with leaders, authors, and others who offer spiritual nutrition and exercises for our everyday lives. Join us as we get—and keep—our spirits in shape.

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Ep. 004: Can You Be Social and Spiritual Too? with R. Scott Miller 25.04.2016 31:28

Have you ever thought of using Facebook in your spiritual life? The Rev. R. Scott Miller, a United Methodist pastor in Ohio and the founder of TeKnowPreach, shares some ideas about how we can use social media to grow spiritually, and to share the story of our faith journeys when we post. Follow us: Web: … Continue reading "Ep. 004: Can You Be Social and Spiritual Too? with R. Scott Miller"

Ep. 003: Sacred Spaces with Whitney Simpson 30.03.2016 30:18

Whitney Simpson, a United Methodist spiritual director, stopped by the studio for a conversation about finding and creating sacred spaces in our everyday lives. Simpson shares some great, practical tips for enriching our spiritual journeys and deepening our relationship with Jesus by finding those special spaces to be with God. Follow us: Web: http://www. UMC.org YouTube: … Continue reading...

Ep. 002: Family Devotions with Kara Oliver and Jenny Youngman 24.02.2016 31:35

It was great to talk with Kara Oliver and Jenny Youngman, two authors and moms who want to help all of us start times of devotions in our families. With lots of joy and laughter, Youngman and Oliver tell stories of what has worked and what they learned through trial and error. They also share … Continue reading "Ep. 002: Family Devotions with Kara Oliver and Jenny Youngman"

Ep. 001: When We’re Bad at Being Good with J. Brent Bill 13.01.2016 30:13

I was pleased to have the opportunity to talk to author and self-proclaimed “bad Quaker,” J. Brent Bill. When we examine our lives, most of us can confess that we are bad at being good, as Bill does in his new book, Life Lessons from a Bad Quaker: A Humble Stumble toward Simplicity and Grace. … Continue reading "Ep. 001: When We’re Bad at Being Good with J. Brent Bill"