The Vine UMC Podcast

Becoming the Church in Motion, traces the movements of the spirit through Acts to ask a simple but searching question: what kind of church are we becoming? Week by week, we'll explore the rhythms that form us, the courage that defines us, the boundaries God is calling us to cross, and the mission we are being sent into. Whether you've followed Jesus for decades or are just beginning to ask questions, this series is an invitation to...

Becoming the Church in Motion, traces the movements of the spirit through Acts to ask a simple but searching question: what kind of church are we becoming? Week by week, we'll explore the rhythms that form us, the courage that defines us, the boundaries God is calling us to cross, and the mission we are being sent into. Whether you've followed Jesus for decades or are just beginning to ask questions, this series is an invitation to...

Becoming the Church in Motion, traces the movements of the spirit through Acts to ask a simple but searching question: what kind of church are we becoming? Week by week, we'll explore the rhythms that form us, the courage that defines us, the boundaries God is calling us to cross, and the mission we are being sent into. Whether you've followed Jesus for decades or are just beginning to ask questions, this series is an invitation to...

Spiritual gifts sometimes are shown in different traditions as speaking in tongues, dramatic healings, or even exorcisms—but what are they really? In the United Methodist Church, spiritual gifts are understood as the unique abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for the purpose of building up the church and serving others. Rather than being rare or flashy, they are often practical and relational. Examples are te...

Spiritual gifts sometimes are shown in different traditions as speaking in tongues, dramatic healings, or even exorcisms—but what are they really? In the United Methodist Church, spiritual gifts are understood as the unique abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for the purpose of building up the church and serving others. Rather than being rare or flashy, they are often practical and relational. Examples are te...

Spiritual gifts sometimes are shown in different traditions as speaking in tongues, dramatic healings, or even exorcisms—but what are they really? In the United Methodist Church, spiritual gifts are understood as the unique abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for the purpose of building up the church and serving others. Rather than being rare or flashy, they are often practical and relational. Examples are te...

Spiritual gifts sometimes are shown in different traditions as speaking in tongues, dramatic healings, or even exorcisms—but what are they really? In the United Methodist Church, spiritual gifts are understood as the unique abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for the purpose of building up the church and serving others. Rather than being rare or flashy, they are often practical and relational. Examples are te...

Spiritual gifts sometimes are shown in different traditions as speaking in tongues, dramatic healings, or even exorcisms—but what are they really? In the United Methodist Church, spiritual gifts are understood as the unique abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for the purpose of building up the church and serving others. Rather than being rare or flashy, they are often practical and relational. Examples are te...

Spiritual gifts sometimes are shown in different traditions as speaking in tongues, dramatic healings, or even exorcisms—but what are they really? In the United Methodist Church, spiritual gifts are understood as the unique abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for the purpose of building up the church and serving others. Rather than being rare or flashy, they are often practical and relational. Examples are te...

Spiritual gifts sometimes are shown in different traditions as speaking in tongues, dramatic healings, or even exorcisms—but what are they really? In the United Methodist Church, spiritual gifts are understood as the unique abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for the purpose of building up the church and serving others. Rather than being rare or flashy, they are often practical and relational. Examples are te...

Spiritual gifts sometimes are shown in different traditions as speaking in tongues, dramatic healings, or even exorcisms—but what are they really? In the United Methodist Church, spiritual gifts are understood as the unique abilities given by the Holy Spirit to every believer for the purpose of building up the church and serving others. Rather than being rare or flashy, they are often practical and relational. Examples are te...

Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, an event that lies at the very heart of Christian faith, symbolizing hope, renewal, and the victory of life over death. Easter invites us to embrace the promise of new beginnings and the assurance that love conquers all. Join us in a journey of reflection and celebration, as we delve into the significance of Easter and its message of resurrection and redemption for a...

Lent is often understood as a season of self-denial and reflection, yet it is also a journey we do not walk alone. In a time marked by uncertainty, unrest, and longing for renewal, this series invites us to remember that God is always with us. This season, as we practice self-examination, we trust that God walks beside us, shaping us more fully into who we are called to be in Jesus for the sake of the kingdom.

God brings life and r...

Lent is often understood as a season of self-denial and reflection, yet it is also a journey we do not walk alone. In a time marked by uncertainty, unrest, and longing for renewal, this series invites us to remember that God is always with us. This season, as we practice self-examination, we trust that God walks beside us, shaping us more fully into who we are called to be in Jesus for the sake of the kingdom.

God is present in hum...

Lent is often understood as a season of self-denial and reflection, yet it is also a journey we do not walk alone. In a time marked by uncertainty, unrest, and longing for renewal, this series invites us to remember that God is always with us. This season, as we practice self-examination, we trust that God walks beside us, shaping us more fully into who we are called to be in Jesus for the sake of the kingdom. God meets us in place...

Lent is often understood as a season of self-denial and reflection, yet it is also a journey we do not walk alone. In a time marked by uncertainty, unrest, and longing for renewal, this series invites us to remember that God is always with us. This season, as we practice self-examination, we trust that God walks beside us, shaping us more fully into who we are called to be in Jesus for the sake of the kingdom.

God calls us into unc...

Lent is often understood as a season of self-denial and reflection, yet it is also a journey we do not walk alone. In a time marked by uncertainty, unrest, and longing for renewal, this series invites us to remember that God is always with us. This season, as we practice self-examination, we trust that God walks beside us, shaping us more fully into who we are called to be in Jesus for the sake of the kingdom.

In moments of testing...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance observed by Christians as a time of preparation for Easter. Beginning with the imposition of ashes on the foreheads, that symbolizes our own mortality and repentance before God. The practice is a powerful, tangible reminder of the need for humility, reflection, and the turning away from sin toward God as we contemplate the life, death, and re...