The Oak Grove UMC Podcast

Graduate Sunday Special Edition Podcast: Words of Wisdom for Graduating Seniors In this special episode, the adult leaders of the small groups for the Graduating Seniors share memories, appreciations, and words of wisdom for the Class of 2026. (We love y'all!) Many thanks to our youth leaders, the Senior Class of 2026, and your D Group leaders: Tedy Dasher, Brad Malemezian, Jennifer Harry, Gil...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 7: “Remembering” with C.J. Lord ✝️ In this 7th and final episode of the Lent Podcast, we’ll hear the a devotional from C.J. Lord (Director of Youth Ministry) about how we remember Jesus in this Holy Week through services of worship like Maundy Thursday. Holy Week Services: + Maundy Thursday* with Holy Communion at 7pm in Sanctuary + Good Friday* Tenebrae service of...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 6: “Palm Sunday” with Krisy Kuo ✝️ In this 6th episode, we’ll hear the Lenten Devotional from Krisy Kuo (Director of Senior Adult Ministry) about Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday. You’re invited to “Palms to Passion: a Holy Week Concert” in the Sanctuary on Sunday March 29th at 6pm featuring the Chancel Choir with the Orchestra. The concert will also be st...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 5: “Seeing in the Dark” with Tyler Howard ✝️ In this 5th episode, we’ll hear the Lenten Devotional from church member Tyler Howard (Youth & AV Team Volunteer) about how having faith in God’s mercy as we find our way through the world. You’re invited to “Palms to Passion: a Holy Week Concert” in the Sanctuary on Sunday March 29th at 6pm featuring the Chancel Choi...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 4: “God Provides Vision” with John Cowden ✝️ In this 4th episode, we’ll hear the Lenten Devotional from John Cowden (Director of Traditional Music). AND, you’re invited to “Palms to Passion: a Holy Week Concert” in the Sanctuary on Sunday March 29th at 6pm featuring the Chancel Choir with the Orchestra. The concert will also be streamed online at youtube.com/Ogumc.
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LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 3: “God Provides Life” with Rev. Melissa Kime-Hall ✝️ In this 3rd episode, we’ll hear the Lenten Devotional from Pastor Melissa about how God is inviting us to take the next steps in our lives as we trust in God’s grace and provision. You can find all of the Lent Devo’s (written by church members & staff) in a print copy at the church or in the digital version:...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 2: "God Never Fears" with 10 year old cousins Abby & Matthew ✝️ In this 2nd episode, we’ll hear the Lenten Devotional 10 year old cousins Matthew and Abby as they lead us through some of their own experiences of being afraid and being comforted. Watch the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/mEeQdI87W70 You can find all of the Lent Devo’s (written...

LENT Podcast 2026 💜 // Episode 1: Ash Weds In this episode, we’ll hear a Lenten Devotional from Pastor Beth LaRocca-Pitts. You can find all of the Lent Devo’s (written by church members & staff) in a print copy at the church or in the digital version: https://ogumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026.02.18-ogumc-lenten-devotional-electronic-version.pdf Episodes will release each Tuesday of Le...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 8: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE WORLD In this final episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts share how Methodism is All About the World and an in-depth understanding that we are to be people who love God and our neighbors—wherever we may be. AND, LENT BEGINS ASH WEDS FEB 18th 6pm in Sanctuary
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METHODISM Podcast Episode 7: IT'S ALL ABOUT SERVANT LEADERSHIP What exactly IS Servant Leadership and how do we follow the example of Jesus to both serve and love our neighbors? In this 7th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Associate Pastor Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer share how Methodism is All About Servant Leadership. Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/KiADgdz_H4E — You can l...

How do Methodists decide HOW we should live out our Christian Life? (Hint: Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience! AKA the “Methodism Quadrilateral!” More on that in the PODCAST THIS WEEK!) In this 6th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Senior Pastor Beth LaRocca-Pitts’ sermon on how Methodism is All About Jesus. — You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on: + YouT...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 5: IT'S ALL ABOUT UNITY How did the “ UNITED ” become a part of “ United Methodism?” What DOES Christian UNITY mean? Have you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 5th e...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 4: IT'S ALL ABOUT CONNECTION Have you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 4th episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Melissa’s sermon on how Methodism...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 3: IT'S ALL ABOUT OTHERS Have you ever wondered what Methodism is? Or maybe what makes up the core of what United Methodist Christians believe? Well, this is the Way — or at least this worship series will help us to understand more about the methods of Methodists. In this 3rd episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Beth's sermon on how Methodism is All About Ot...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 2: How Pastors are Appointed to Churches Have you ever wondered: + how pastors are selected and appointed to local churches? + what Bishops help do in overseeing churches in the United Methodist faith tradition? + what is the difference between an Elder and a Deacon in the United Methodist Church? + how you can help Oak Grove prepare for Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitt's retire...

METHODISM Podcast Episode 1: IT'S ALL ABOUT GRACE In this first episode of the Methodism Podcast we'll hear Pastor Beth's sermon on how Methodism is All About God's Grace. You can listen, watch, & subscribe to the Podcast on: + YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@OGUMC/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ + Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0nGIcxSt5ToGbAcs0dmua2?si=3328d0411f194865 +...

This bonus episode of the Podcast is on the Covenant Prayer used by John Wesley, Methodism’s founder. Retired Bishop Larry Goodpaster leads us in a conversation about this classic prayer which challenges us to surrender to God’s will and continue to seek to live a faithful Christian life. John Wesley and the people called Methodists used this prayer both then and now as a way to help us to focus o...

Advent Podcast 2025 🎄 // EP. 4: Love // with Rev. Melissa Kim-Hall This 4th episode of the Advent Podcast with Rev. Melissa Kime-Hall, Associate Pastor for Nurture & Mission, goes through Week 4 of the Advent Devotional Guide, which takes a look at joy. The Advent Podcast will come out each Tuesday in December. Each week one of our pastors will read through a portion of the “Starry Nights” Ad...

Advent Podcast 2025 🎄 // EP. 3: Joy // with Rev. Chris Rapko This 3rd episode of the Advent Podcast with Rev. Chris Rapko, Interim Associate Pastor, goes through Week 3 of the Advent Devotional Guide, which takes a look at joy. The Advent Podcast will come out each Tuesday in December. Each week one of our pastors will read through a portion of the “Starry Nights” Advent Devotional Guide includin...

This 2nd episode of the Advent Podcast with Rev. Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts, Senior Pastor, goes through Week 2 of the Advent Devotional Guide, which takes a look at Peace. The Advent Podcast will come out each Tuesday in December. Each week one of our pastors will read through a portion of the “Starry Nights” Advent Devotional Guide including scripture, prayers, musings on stars and the night sky, an...

This first episode of the Advent Podcast features Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer, Associate Pastor of Connection & Digital Ministry reading parts of Week 1 of the Advent Devotional Guide for 2025. The Advent Podcast will come out each Tuesday in December. Each week one of our pastors will read through a portion of the “Starry Nights” Advent Devotional Guide including scripture, prayers, musings on s...

This preview episode features Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer, Associate Pastor of Connection & Digital Ministry introducing the Advent Devotional Guide for 2025. The Advent Podcast will come out each Tuesday in December. Each week one of our pastors will read through a portion of the “Starry Nights” Advent Devotional Guide including scripture, prayers, musings on stars and the night sky, and more. 
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Pathways to Spiritual Health // Episode 6: Making a Rule of Life 🎙️✨ with Hanna Cain & Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer This is the final of 6 episodes that guide you through how you can evaluate and improve your spiritual health by looking at four areas of what it means to live a faithful Christian life: Worship, Devotion, Compassion, and Justice. In this conversation Youth Ministry Associate Hanna...

Pathways to Spiritual Health // Episode 5: Justice 🎙️✨ with Rev. Dr. Beth LaRocca-Pitts & Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer This is the 5th of 6 episodes that will go through how you can evaluate and improve your spiritual health by looking at four areas of what it means to live a faithful Christian life: Worship, Devotion, Compassion, and Justice. In this conversation Senior Pastor Beth LaRocca-Ptts,...

Pathways to Spiritual Health // Episode 4: Compassion 🎙️✨ with Krisy Kuo and Rev. Dr. Joseph McBrayer This is the 4th of 6 episodes that will go through how you can evaluate and improve your spiritual health by looking at four areas of what it means to live a faithful Christian life: Worship, Devotion, Compassion, and Justice. In this conversation Krisy Kuo, Director of Senior Adult Ministries, a...