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In his trial, Jesus is asked by Pilate, "What is truth?" Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how truth is not a what, it's a who. Jesus, who reigns like a good shepherd, is truth.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 66: What is Truth? Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 26th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, v...

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about preaching the same Biblical text (Mark 13:1-8) on the same day. This week's 2 for 1 special demonstrates how sacred scripture speaks in various ways to various people.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 65: 2 for 1 Special Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 19th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discus...

Whether we are happy or sad about the outcome of the election our role remains the same. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about our higher allegiance. We follow Christ.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 64: Higher Allegiance Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 11th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our we...

Saints are those who listen to the voice of Jesus and do what He says. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how we find our own liberation in unbinding people from all that restricts them from reaching their full potential as image-bearers of God.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 63: Saints Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 7th, 2024   If you would like to see the D...

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about the difference between someone who simply believes in God and a Christian. The believer thinks of God in Heaven. The Christian adds God on earth, working through human persons.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 62: The Believer or the Christian Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded October 30th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship...

What happened on the cross? How does it affect the relationship between God and us? Pastors Randy and Andy talk about the various Theories of Atonement and offer their own takes on the meaning of the cross.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 61: Meaning of the Cross Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded October 22nd, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that w...

    The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 60: We Not Me Pastor Randy Moore Recorded October 16th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTemple.church/messages .   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit us o...

Pastors Randy and Andy discuss the three P's of creating community: Purpose, a Part to play, and Pivot.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 59: Three P's Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded October 8th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at MethodistTemple.church/messages .   If you have a ques...

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about the reality of the miraculous. If you don't believe in miracles, try following Jesus who is the greatest miracle of all.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 58:  Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded September 25th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at Methodist...

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how holiness does not mean "holier than thou," it means, in the words of John Wesley, "Having the loving eye of our souls fixed on God and everywhere seeing Him that is invisible."   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 57: Holiness Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded September 17th, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart t...

As we kick off a sermon series on worship, Pastors Randy and Andy talk about the shape of God. As it turns out, the shape looks a lot like Jesus.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 56: The Shape of God Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded September 10, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at Meth...

God’s Chosen Ones | Episode 55   Pastors Randy and Andy discuss how evil may lurk in the human heart, but because we are God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, we can overcome.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 55: God’s Chosen Ones Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded September 3, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episo...

Why do people leave the Church? There are lots of reasons and some of them are understandable. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about  how when Church is done well, there is too much to miss if we walk away.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 54: The Ten Bridesmaids Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded August 27, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that wa...

Digging into The Parable of the Shepherd and the Sheep from the Gospel of John, Pastors Randy and Andy talk about four ways to hear the voice of God.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 53: The Shepherd and the Sheep Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded August 21, 2024   If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our webs...

What is your "so that"? Our Olympic athletes dedicated their lives to perfecting their athletic performance "so that" they would win medals. Pastors Randy and Andy discuss what our "so that" should be as followers of Jesus Christ.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 52: So That Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded August 14, 2024   If you would like to see the Disciplesh...

Pastors Randy and Andy discuss how envy is the thief of happiness. If only we could celebrate instead of envy others, it would greatly multiply our own joy.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 51: The Laborers Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded July 30, 2024   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more information about...

Pastors Randy and Andy celebrate 50 episodes and discuss how sin is trusting in the visible world instead of the invisible righteousness, truth and spiritual joy.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 50: Rich Man and Beggar Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded July 23, 2024   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more infor...

According to The Parable of the Sheep and Goats, the important thing is not so much the creed we confess. It’s how we respond to the needs of others.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 49: Sheep and Goats Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded July 16, 2024   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more information about Meth...

Pastors Randy and Andy answer the question, “What is the least amount a person can believe and still be a Christian?” Jesus is Lord.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 48: The Sower Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded July 10, 2024   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   For more information about Methodist Temple UMC, visit...

This episode offers a 2 for 1! Not only are Pastors Randy and Andy discussing the parable of the Good Samaritan, they’re talking about the parable of the Lost Sheep. In the historical context of the parables, there is no such thing as a “good” Samaritan or a “good” shepherd.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 47: Good Samaritan and Lost Sheep Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore...

"Fake it until you make it" is too crude of a way to say it. But Pastors Randy and Andy discuss how practicing faith until you have it is an effective path to acquiring faith.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 46: Practicing Faith Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded June 19th, 2024   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple.church   Fo...

As our sermon series on the stained glass windows at Methodist Temple continues, Pastors Randy and Andy discuss how God loves and feeds us. We, in turn, should love and feed others.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 45: Love and Feed | Episode 45 Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded June 11th, 2024   If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodistte...

As we continue our series on the Beatitudes, pastors Randy and Andy delve into the peacemakers and the persecuted. Peacemaking is more than peacekeeping through making nice. And while we don't suffer persecution for our faith, we can learn from those who have and do.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 44: Peacemakers and Persecuted Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded J...

As they continue their deep dive into the Beatitudes, Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how the pure in heart live into their purpose. Just as a chipped cup can live into its purpose of holding coffee or tea, imperfect humans can live into their purpose of reflecting the love of God.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 43: Living into Our Purpose Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Mo...

In discussing the Beatitudes, Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how being merciful is more than being willing to forgive sin. Mercy is caring so deeply about someone's plight that we are moved to action. We see this in the life of Jesus again and again.   The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 42: Blessed are the Merciful Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded May 14th, 2024  ...