Join the women clergy of First Church of San Diego as they continue their exploration of “Becoming Better Humans” in the next several episodes of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast. In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah are taking another look at the early church, as outlined by Acts of the Apostles, diving into the concept of radical generosity and living in true community. When reviewing from today’s lens, the Acts church may conjure up images of Marxism and Communism. How achievable would that type of living be today? Did it actually happen the way it’s translated in so many Bible versions? What was the true mission of the early Christian church? Rev. Trudy and Rev. Hannah discuss all this and more, giving everyone a lot to ponder when it comes to giving, prophetic teaching, and the mission of today’s Christian church. It’s all part of a multi-episode theme: Becoming Better Humans. Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. How do you hear prophetic preaching? 2. How do you see this behavior of the early church, as described in this chapter, as influencing the church's witness and their mission?
In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany look at the story of Jesus’ ascension, asking: What do we do with the ascension story today? They’re in agreement that we can’t spend our entire time looking up at the sky, looking toward Heaven. So, how does the story apply to us today, as a community, and how can we use it to act? It’s all part of “Becoming Better Humans” – a multi-episode topic where the women clergy of the First Church of San Diego explore the story of the early church, looking at the days after the resurrection of Jesus to see how the courage and perseverance of the apostles may help us all live better today. Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. How would you describe Heaven? 2. Where do you find the glory of God? 3. How does your understanding of who Jesus is as the Son of God inform the way you act in the world?
In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany talk about miracles, helping, and the power of truly being seen by those around us – looking back at miracle stories of the Bible and asking: Do miracles exist today? How can we help others with the healing they need? They delve into: • How to interpret the miracles of Jesus and the apostles. • Some of the dangers of misinterpreting miracle stories, including ableism. • Modern day miracles and the role we can play in making them happen. It’s all part of “Becoming Better Humans” – a multi-episode topic where the women clergy of the First Church of San Diego explore the story of the early church, looking at the days after the resurrection of Jesus to see how the courage and perseverance of the apostles may help us all live better today. Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. How comfortable are you in making eye contact with others? 2. What stops you from helping and what moves you to help? 3. What would miracle stories have us to believe about different abilities and people who are differently abled?
In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany examine the “Acts 2 Church” – which many religious leaders and Christians use as the ideal model to aspire toward as a Church: adding followers daily, sharing things in common so no one is left wanting, and absolute devotion to the Apostles’ teaching. But is that truly how the early Church worked for everyone and at all times? Jubilee, the Didache (The Lord’s Teaching Through the Twelve Apostles), the difference between the Apostles’ and Jesus’ teachings, and the act of learning as a community are all discussed as Rev. Trudy and Rev. Brittany determine what it means to be an Acts 2 Church. It’s all part of “Becoming Better Humans” – a multi-episode topic where the women clergy of the First Church of San Diego explore the story of the early church, looking at the days after the resurrection of Jesus to see how the courage and perseverance of the apostles may help us all live better today. Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. How do you envision the ideal church? 2. Which of Jesus’ teaching acts as your guiding light for living your faith? 3. What have you learned from being in a community of faith?
In this episode of Perspectives FUMCSD Pastors Podcast, Rev. Brittany and Rev. Trudy examine the process the early Church used to appoint the 12th apostle – asking what does it mean to belong, what process should be used to appoint leadership, and how much of life should be left up to “chance”. It’s part of “Becoming Better Humans” – a multi-episode topic where the women clergy of the First Church of San Diego explore the story of the early church, looking at the days after the resurrection of Jesus to see how the courage and perseverance of the apostles may help us all live better today. They prove there’s a lot to discuss when it comes to belonging. Through the episode, they touch upon: • The role of women in the early church • The need for trust and diversity of thought • The uniting power of prayer • Chance, the Holy Spirit, and what’s meant by “God’s will” • What it means to belong to as a Christian – and whether church participation can or should be anonymous Want to join the discussion? We invite you to our weekly discussion group, Convergence. Taking place on our church campus in the Mission Valley neighborhood of San Diego or through Zoom. Get additional details online: • In Person: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence • Zoom: https://www.fumcsd.org/convergence-online For this episode, we’ll be discussing the following questions: 1. How do you understand God’s will as a disciple of Jesus? 2. How important is it to engage in chance encounters? 3. Speak about a time in your own life when you’ve been singled out for replacement or for leadership. 4. What are ways that you feel that you belong in the Church?
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