Light + Life Podcast

Heritage Ministries began with a God-given vision. Today it is a thriving ministry with 12 facilities in four states. Join the conversation with our guest Larry Petry, senior chaplain to discuss this thriving ministry to senior adults. To learn more about Heritage Ministries, visit these links: Heritage Ministries Website: https://www.heritage1886.org/ Careers at Heritage: https://www.heritage1886...

"Old or New School Methodism?" is the winner of the 2021 Book Prize by the Marston Memorial Historical Center of the Free Methodist Church. Author, Dr. Kevin Watson, shares his wealth of study and research to show how significant the shift was when the Free Methodist Church separated from the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1860. You can order his book on Amazon here . Thanks for join in us for this...

Join our guest, Denny Wayman, for a conversation about his latest book, "Toxic Discipleship" and how the seven deadly sins can grow where the fruit of the Spirit should be flourishing. You can order your copy here at https://freemethodistbooks.com. You can also order the entire bundle with Denny's first book "Discipleship Ecosystem" for only $19.95. You'll be challenged in this conversation! 

Linda Prince testifies to being healed by God after 24 years of dealing with MS. Her inspiring testimony has been used by God to ignite an outpouring of healing at Cross Creek Church, the church they planted 25 years ago. Visit their YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaOM_Vma8HnH20wTVZF5kpg to view their inspiring ministry and healing services. You can learn more about Cross Cree...

That National Prayer Ministry Leadership Team shares about the coming 2022 National Prayer Summit ONLINE - January 9, 16, and 23 on Facebook LIVE at the FMCUSA Facebook Page . Go to the National Prayer Ministry Facebook Page or our Web Site for more information. The topic is Spiritual Hunger and Thirst. Hear from our Bishops on the topic and share this podcast with your churches and friends. 

Patrick McNeal and Pastor Kurtis Koffkey join Brett Heintzman to tell their story about Community Roots – an initiative in Genesee County Michigan to bring people of diverse races together to speak and be heard in ways that foster unity, empathy, and understanding. One such conversation happened at Cornerstone Community Church in Flushing Michigan where Kurtis is the Pastor. As divisiveness increa...

Laura Colberg, Director of FM Bible Quizzing shares stories of hope and transformation as seeds of the Word of God are planted in the hearts and minds of teens. You can learn more about FM Bible Quizzing at https://dev.fmquizzing.net/ or https://www.facebook.com/fmbiblequizzing/ to see if quizzing might be a part of your local church. 

“The Open Door” from Revelation 3:8 is the topic of today’s episode with Dr. David Thomas, Senior Advisor to the New Room Movement. Drawing from his plenary address at the recent New Room Conference, David and I talk about the opportunities before the church today even as we navigate one of the most difficult seasons in the history of the American Church. You can visit the FMCUSA Vimeo channel her...

Project Lydia is a new initiative of West Morris Church in Indianapolis made possible in part through a grant from the city of Indianapolis. You'll want to hear this story of collaboration that brings the city government and the church together for the flourishing of youth in West Indy by providing microenterprise grants for small businesses.  You can learn more at https://www.projectlydia.in...

The presence of Christ at His arrival is the topic of this podcast with Free Methodist World Bishop and author, Joab Lohara. Bishop Lohara's new book, "The Parousia Prognosis" is available now at the Light + Life Bookstore! Proceeds will support ministries of need in India. Join Jeff Finley for a conversation with Bishop Lohara about our Lord's glorious return! About the book: A compelling examina...

Dr. Ivan Filby is our guest to talk about his recently published book, Livestream: Learning to Minister in the Power of the Holy Spirit published by Seedbed . Click the title to get the book and be blessed by Ivan's stories.  Ministering in the power of the Holy Spirit is not just for the super-spiritual. God will use every willing heart to bless others with His goodness. 

Supt. Rev. Dr. Bruce N. G. Cromwell is our guest to talk about his new book, Loving From Where We Stand: A Call to Biblically Faithful Ministry with the LGBTQ+ Community.  You can purchase the book here at the Light + Life Bookstore . 

Christie Kessinger, author of ROOTS Children's curriculum by Light + Life Publishing, discusses how children are the church of today, not tomorrow. She tells stories of children living into the fullness of the Holy Spirit and how children need to know God, not merely know about Him.  Visit https://fmcusa.org/roots for more about the ROOTS curriculum. Visit https://freemethodistbooks.com/produ...

What has the church learned about itself from our experience with COVID-19? How can we be strengthened and learn to be overcomers? Dr. Timothy Dwyer, author of Light + Life's Revelation: Leaving Speculation Behind, is a biblical scholar and devoted Christian who encourages us in this episode to follow the pattern of Revelation and stand firm.  You can purchase Dr. Dwyer's book at: https://fre...

The Walkemeyers, after 30 fruitful years of ministry will be transitioning over the next year to being Strategic Catalyzers for Multiplication in the FMCUSA. But this isn't any ordinary conversation about techniques or initiatives. The Walkemeyers share from their hearts about lessons they've learned and how spiritual depth opens the flood gates for a move of God. 

Pastor Fred TenEyck blessed me in this conversation, and you too will be blessed! Pastor Fred leads New Vision Fellowship Church in Forestville, Maryland – and is on the leadership team of the African Heritage Network of the FMC. You’ll hear about the recent AHN gathering in Texas, but more importantly - in a day when tensions around race are rampant, godly conversations where we listen to one ano...

Join the FMCUSA bishops for a conversation about the challenges of the past two years and fresh vision for the future.  The share about the buzz building around The Free Methodist Way (Watch/download videos, and obtain resources at: https://fmcusa.org/thefmway ) Purchase Free Methodist Way resources at https://freemethodistbooks.com/product-category/the-free-methodist-way . Give to the Bishop...

How can the church have conversations about biblical justice without avoiding, denying, or even feeling angry about it? Well, author Dominique Gilliard and Marissa Heffernan are my guests today, and we’re discussing that very topic. At the FMC’s Justice Network Summit coming September 9-11, Dominique will be a featured guest speaker, sharing from his soon-to-be-released book “Subversive Witness” I...

How can we live the five values of the Free Methodist Way so as to refuel our movement? Jeff Finley interviews Bishop Keith Cowart of the Free Methodist Church - USA.

Pastor Emilee Smith, Pastor Raeanne Barlow, and Bill Barlow tell their Spirit-guided story of how God called them to serve those bound by addiction and substance abuse. Through the Holy Spirit's empowerment, they have said "yes" to God and watched Him bless along the way. Theirs is a story of Love-Driven Justice that you won't want to miss.  They'd be glad to talk to YOU about what God is cal...

Rich and Laurie's "God story" is one of calling, faithfulness, surprises, and grace. Hear their story of cross-cultural collaboration as they prepare to plant an English-speaking church in Concepción Chile.  You can learn more about the Sheriff's and their ministry by visiting https://fmwm.org/richard-and-laurie-sheriff/  Be sure to check out https://lightandlife.fm for all Light + Life...