Unfolding Wings

After a summer of sabbatical, Pastor John and his cool cat young adult friends are back to talk about gender and sex. How can Christians think of gender and sex and be faithful to God and compassionate to one another? How can we further one another's dignity?

Join the young adult crew again (with wise elder!) to explore what marriage means, why we should (or not) get married, what it's all about. Since many of us will get married at some point in our lives, it's probably a good idea to have a good sense of why we're doing it. Remember, the folks at Charlton City UMC love doing this for you... but we don't necessarily represent the views of the church o...

The holy young adults are back to tackle the question, "Can women be leaders in church?" It seems strange that we're still asking that question in the 21st century but we need to. Especially if you've ever dealt with sexism, in the church or otherwise, or been told that women shouldn't be leaders in church, we encourage you to listen and explore with us.

One of the major theological questions that young adults struggle with: is Jesus really the ONLY way to salvation? Join us as we explore some of the ideas and issues around that question and different ways Christians can handle it. The good news is that this is a safe place to hear that your questions and explorations are welcome. God has your back.

Racism is definitely a topic important to many young adults. How do we think and address it faithfully? Join the holy crew to find out! Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode, and all episodes, do not necessarily represent those of the co-hosts nor of the church they serve. We do our best to help young adults explore.

You've heard about how Christmas is basically a pagan holiday, surely. Well, what does that mean for Christians? How are young adults, especially, supposed to think about and celebrate the other holiday? (and other holidays that also have pagan roots)

Join the faithful young adult crew to continue exploring how to unfold our wings and live healthy spiritual lives by asking the question: what is the church for?

Join the crew to explore the role and place doubt has in growing as faithful people. Are you allowed to doubt? Is it good, bad, or ugly? We all doubt at some point so it's good to know the answers!

Once again your courageous wing unfolders explore the relationship between faith and our engagement with the state, with elections and politics. Where do you fall on the spectrum?

Join the normal crew with special guest, Worcester, MA local music legend Jim Perry, to talk about music and its role in our lives. How does it shape us? What should music be? What do we want it to be? We have a spiritual connection to music one way or another so good to talk about it!

Come explore how to make good friends and be a good friend. Why do we have friends, anyway?

What does the Bible mean to young adults? What should it mean? How does God speak to us through the Bible? We don't answer all the questions about the Bible, but we answer some of them amazingly well. Like never before, one might say.

The Big Quit, Great Resignation, or whatever other name we might want to use are only symptoms of a larger issue: young adults (among others) trying to find jobs that are meaningful and well-paying. Join the faithful team from Charlton City UMC, MA to explore how we might unfold our wings in finding a job.

Continue to explore how to unfold your wings as a young adult in this crazy world and survive the dating world. Join the Holy Pastor and his friends for a funny and meaningful conversation. Warning and Disclaimer: Mature content. While the Holy Pastor and his friends are real people, they do not necessarily represent the views of those real people or their church. This podcast is meant as a fun ex...

Are you a teenager? Or remember what it's like to be one? Or raising a wild teenager? Want some help on how to survive faithfully, and have a good laugh while you do? Check it out! Brought to you by the Holy Pastor and some cool cats from Charlton City UMC (though not necessarily representing the church's views or those of Pastor John).

Episode 1 of our new podcast, Unfolding Wings. Join us as we explore the questions, struggles, doubts, and joys of young adulthood in the midst of faith, church, and the like, seeking our path to unfolding our wings with grace. We begin with the beginning: childhood. Or is it childrenhood?