Watkins Podcast

Palm Sunday feels like a celebration—but underneath the palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna” is a deeper tension. The crowd expected a conquering king. Instead, Jesus arrives in humility, redefining what power really looks like. In this episode of Between Sundays, we reflect on the gap between the Savior we often want and the one we actually get. In a world shaped by control, urgency, and dominat...

In this week’s episode of Between Sundays, we reflect on the slow, honest journey of faith through the lens of a two-stage healing story from the Gospel of Mark. What happens when faith that once felt clear becomes uncertain? How do we hold onto devotion when certainty begins to fade? And what if that shift isn’t failure, but growth? This episode explores faith after disillusionment, whether shape...

In this week’s episode of Between Sundays, we reflect on two powerful moments from the Gospel of Mark—Jesus calming the storm and bringing healing to Jairus’ daughter and the woman who had been suffering for twelve years. These stories remind us that fear is a natural part of being human. The disciples were afraid in the storm. Jairus feared losing his daughter. The woman in the crowd feared being...

(I apologize for the audio quality this week. Good audio equipment makes a huge difference!) In this week’s episode of Between Sundays, we reflect on two powerful healing stories from the Gospel of Mark—the paralyzed man lowered through the roof and the man with the withered hand healed in the synagogue. These stories remind us that when Jesus brings healing, something else often gets disrupted. S...

In this week’s episode of Between Sundays, we revisit Sunday’s message on Jesus’ call to “Follow me” in the Gospel of Mark — and the quiet but costly act of leaving our nets behind. Those nets weren’t just fishing tools. They were security, identity, income, and expectation. And if we’re honest, we have nets too. In this short reflection, we explore: Why we resist letting go What following Jesus a...

Episode 1: Into the Wilderness In this first episode of Between Sundays, we reflect on Mark 1:9–15 and the beginning of Jesus’ Lenten journey. Before he preaches, heals, or calls disciples, Jesus is named beloved—and then led into the wilderness. What if our wilderness seasons aren’t signs of failure, but places of formation? This episode offers a brief recap of Sunday’s message along with practic...

Sermon for Watkins Online by Pastor Rob Tucker Series: Faith After Title: Faith After Division Text: Ephesians 2:11-22   Fill out a Connect Card + Prayer Request: https://tinyurl.com/watkinsconnect To learn more about our church: https://linktr.ee/watkinsunited To give: https://watkinsumc.churchcenter.com/giving  

Join Pastor Rob each week for a time of prayer, scripture, and reflection as we journey through the season of Lent. Each episode offers a sacred space to pause, meditate on scripture, and draw closer to Jesus through heartfelt prayers, soul-stirring poems, and moments of quiet contemplation. Whether you’re seeking peace, renewal, or a deeper connection with your faith, this podcast invites you to...

Join Pastor Rob each week for a time of prayer, scripture, and reflection as we journey through the season of Lent. Each episode offers a sacred space to pause, meditate on scripture, and draw closer to Jesus through heartfelt prayers, soul-stirring poems, and moments of quiet contemplation. Whether you’re seeking peace, renewal, or a deeper connection with your faith, this podcast invites you to...

Join Pastor Rob each week for a time of prayer, scripture, and reflection as we journey through the season of Lent. Each episode offers a sacred space to pause, meditate on scripture, and draw closer to Jesus through heartfelt prayers, soul-stirring poems, and moments of quiet contemplation. Whether you’re seeking peace, renewal, or a deeper connection with your faith, this podcast invites you to...

Join Pastor Rob each week for a time of prayer, scripture, and reflection as we journey through the season of Lent. Each episode offers a sacred space to pause, meditate on scripture, and draw closer to Jesus through heartfelt prayers, soul-stirring poems, and moments of quiet contemplation. Whether you’re seeking peace, renewal, or a deeper connection with your faith, this podcast invites you to...

Join Pastor Rob each week for a time of prayer, scripture, and reflection as we journey through the season of Lent. Each episode offers a sacred space to pause, meditate on scripture, and draw closer to Jesus through heartfelt prayers, soul-stirring poems, and moments of quiet contemplation. Whether you’re seeking peace, renewal, or a deeper connection with your faith, this podcast invites you to...

Join Pastor Rob each week for a time of prayer, scripture, and reflection as we journey through the season of Lent. Each episode offers a sacred space to pause, meditate on scripture, and draw closer to Jesus through heartfelt prayers, soul-stirring poems, and moments of quiet contemplation. Whether you’re seeking peace, renewal, or a deeper connection with your faith, this podcast invites you to...

In this week's episode, we will listen to Pastor Rob's sermon on, "Changing the Narrative" as a part of the Won't You Be My Neighbor sermon series. What can the Art of Neighboring and Mister Rogers teach us about being a good neighbor?

In this week's episode, we will listen to Pastor Rob's sermon on, "Neighboring 101" as a part of the Won't You Be My Neighbor sermon series. What can the Art of Neighboring and Mister Rogers teach us about being a good neighbor?

In this week's episode, Pastor Rob takes a listen to Zechariah's Song of Peace in Luke 1:67-79. The song follows threefold movement: God remains faithful to God’s promises. God’s way is salvation. God’s path is peace.

In this episode, Pastor Rob begins a new series on John the Baptist by focusing on John's parents. Struggle with disappointment, despair, or anger? Take a listen.   For more info, visit www.watkinsumc.com.

In this week's episode, Pastor Rob challenges us to be transmitters of God's grace. We can do this by being a surprise for good in this world.   For more info, please visit www.watkinsumc.com.

In this week's episode, Pastor Rob talks about what it means to find contentment with God. In 1 Timothy 6, Paul writes to a young Timothy about how it's the love of money that is the root of all kinds of evil, and this can inform the way we live today.   For more info, please visit www.watkinsumc.com!

In this week's episode, Pastor Rob sits down with Rev. Dr. Jean Hawxhurst to talk about Christian calling. Ever wonder what life is like for a pastor? Do you think you're called to pastoral ministry? Are callings only limited to pastors? Check out this week's episode!

Pastor Collin Higgs, Pastor of Children & Youth at Watkins, gives a sermon on Matthew 22: 15-22.

On Laity Sunday, Judy Nichols, Watkins Lay Leader, delivers a message on our imaginations. 

In this episode, Pastor Rob talks about John Wesley's view of salvation, how our individual and collective bodies need to be healed, and how the church can be a healing presence in the community.

In this episode, Pastor Rob talks about the five reasons millennials have stopped going to church, rediscovering personal and social holiness, and the church's purpose as provoking one another to love. 

Mark Hogg, Founder & CEO of WaterStep, delivers a message on "The Power of One." In this episode, Mark talks about the impact Watkins has had on his life, the impact WaterStep has had on the world, and how we are all supposed to empower others for the transformation of the world.   To learn more about WaterStep, visit www.waterstep.org !