Renew Your Mind

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, new Youth & Family Director at Gaylord First United Methodist Church Jeremy Touroo answers questions from Pastor Paul Gruenberg and moderator Dana Hall.  Discussion includes Jeremy's family journey with adoption, his involvement with the New Life Pregnancy Center in Gaylord, as well as his journey to becoming a pastor.   Thanks for listening and...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, special guest Noel Altman, small groups leader Sharon Greenhoe, Pastor Paul Gruenberg, and moderator Dana Hall listen to Brian's personal journey and testimony with a special small group.  Brian's story is very personal and God's presence through his life's journey is evident.  He discusses his journey with a grief group and how this small group con...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, new Youth & Family Director at Gaylord First United Methodist Church Jeremy Touroo answers questions from Pastor Paul Gruenberg and moderator Dana Hall.  Questions include: Where did you grow up? What was your upbringing regarding church and spiritual life? Do you have hobbies, sports, or favorite teams? Where did you attend highschool and college an...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, special guest Noel Altman, small groups leader Sharon Greenhoe, Pastor Paul Gruenberg, and moderator Dana Hall listen to Noel's personal journey and testimony with several small groups.  Noel's story and testimony are so authentic.  He shares how God has led he and his wife to become small group leaders.  He also gives practical and genuine wor...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, special guest Barb West, small groups leader Sharon Greenhoe, Pastor Paul Gruenberg, and moderator Dana Hall listen to Barb's personal journey and testimony with several small groups.  Barb's story and enthusiasm for small groups is contagious and you will be encouraged and inspired after listening to her experiences!  Thanks for listening and we ho...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, special guest Jeremy Touroo, small groups leader Sharon Greenhoe, Pastor Paul, and moderator Dana Hall listen to Jeremy's personal journey with his small group.  Jeremy's story and experience will encourage your walk with Christ and inspire you to join a small group!  Thanks for listening and we hope this story helps grow your walk with Christ!

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, special guest Sharon Greenhoe, Pastor Paul, and moderator Dana Hall discuss small groups and their personal experiences with small groups.  This is a great conversation leading into a small group kickoff at the FUMC Gaylord! Thanks for listening and we hope this story helps grow your walk with Christ!

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, special guest Sharon Greenhoe, Pastor Paul, and moderator Dana Hall discuss small groups and their importance to any church community.  This is a great conversation leading into a small group kickoff at the FUMC Gaylord.  Why are Small Groups important? What is the purpose of Small Groups for the individual and the church? Tell us about your experie...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul, Pastor Jordan and moderator Dana Hall discuss Pastor Jordan's move to a new church.  This is a great conversation and discussion about how God leads us and guides our path with some great reflections on his time of ministry over the past years.   Thanks for listening and we hope this story helps grow your walk with Christ!

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, special guest Jake Fousek, Pastor Paul, Pastor Jordan and moderator Dana Hall finish talking about Jake's experience with Summit Ministries Student Conferences.  This is part 4 of 4 and in the discussion questions include: What do you want to share with others about your experience?  Do you share these things regularly or when needed? How has it imp...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, special guest Jake Fousek, Pastor Paul, Pastor Jordan and moderator Dana Hall discuss Jake's experience with Summit Ministries Student Conferences.  This is part 3 of 4 and in the discussion questions include: How big was the campus/ classrooms? How did they help you learn to discuss difficult topics? Did you make friends at the conference? What did you...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, special guest Jake Fousek, Pastor Paul, Pastor Jordan and moderator Dana Hall discuss Jake's experience with Summit Ministries Student Conferences.  This is part 2 of 4 and in the discussion questions include: Tell us what you did during the Conference week e.g. curriculum... ...What are some topics that you discussed?  Relevance then?... ...What do...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, special guest Jake Fousek, Pastor Paul, Pastor Jordan and moderator Dana Hall discuss Jake's experience with Summit Ministries Student Conferences.  This is part 1 of 4 and in the discussion questions include: What is the Summit Ministries program?  Summit Student Conferences  (curriculum, professors, attendees, location, etc.) How did you hear...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul and Pastor Jordan continue this series on Bible Journaling.  This is part 4 and in the discussion topics include: Pastor Jordan shares his Bible journaling experience.   Pastor Paul shares his experience in Bible journaling.   Let us know your experience in this Bible journaling challenge!     Thanks for listening and...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul and Pastor Jordan continue this series on Bible Journaling.  This is part 3 and in the discussion questions include: Now that I am a week into Bible Journaling….what should I expect? Have I noticed any changes anywhere in my life? Benefits or pitfalls?   Thanks for listening and we hope this challenge grows your faith walk with Christ!

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul and Pastor Jordan continue this series on Bible Journaling.  This is part 2 and in the discussion questions include: How do I start Bible Journaling? What tools do I need?  Can I use a notebook? Should I have a Bible Journaling goal?  Prompts?  Bible Verses? What scriptures should I start with? Thanks for listening and we hope...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul and Pastor Jordan begin a series on Bible Journaling.  This is part 1 and in the discussion questions include: What is Bible Journaling? Who invented Bible Journaling?  History? What is the purpose of Bible Journaling? Is Bible journaling disrespectful? Thanks for listening and we hope this challenge grows your faith walk with Christ!

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul, moderator Dana and Pastor Jordan finish the 30 day challenge on Evangelism.  This is part 4 and in the discussion questions include: Why should we share our faith? Why we don’t we share our faith? What is witnessing? Should we be embarrassed if we don’t know what witnessing means? Who has shared his/her faith with you? If someone doesn’t kno...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul, moderator Dana and Pastor Jordan continue the new 30 day challenge on Evangelism.  This is part 3 and in the discussion questions include: Why should we share our faith? Why we don’t we share our faith? What is witnessing? Should we be embarrassed if we don’t know what witnessing means? Who has shared his/her faith with you? If someone doesn...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul, moderator Dana and Pastor Jordan continue the new 30 day challenge about Evangelism.  This is part 2 and in the discussion questions include: Why should we share our faith? Why we don’t we share our faith? What is witnessing? Should we be embarrassed if we don’t know what witnessing means? Who has shared his/her faith with you? If someone do...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul, moderator Dana and Pastor Jordan kick off a new 30 day challenge about Evangelism.  This is part 1 and in the discussion questions include: Why should we share our faith? Why we don’t we share our faith? What is witnessing? Should we be embarrassed if we don’t know what witnessing means? Who has shared his/her faith with you? If someone does...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul, moderator Dana and special guest Reverend John Naile dive deeper into parables, specifically the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Today's "Parable of the Prodigal Son" can be found in Luke 15. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul, moderator Dana and special guest Reverend John Naile dive deeper into parable, specifically the Parable of the Good Samaritan.  Today's "Parable of the Good Samaritan" can be found in Luke 10:25. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul, moderator Dana and special guest Reverend John Naile discuss Parables.   Questions include: What is a parable? How many parables are told by Jesus in the bible? Where do we find them? Why were they easy to understand "back then" and so difficult for "us today" to understand them? What are some main parables that we should spend some more tim...

On today's episode of Renew Your Mind, Pastor Paul, moderator Dana and special guest Mike Cooper(Lay Leader) conclude this 8 part series discussing the split of the United Methodist Church.  They wrap up their thoughts on the coming events and share many resources to check out for more information. Thanks for listening!