Maybe I'm Amazed
By Dr. James Howell
Dr. James Howell is the head pastor at Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. Throughout his career, he's developed meaningful relationships with a wide spectrum of people, and he's taken time to learn each of their stories. Maybe I'm Amazed is a collection of amazing conversations James has with amazing people experiencing everyday miracles.
Latest episode
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Gentrification, Displacement, and Community with Boris Henderson
Dr. Howell talks with Boris Henderson about the impacts of gentrification and displacement in communities, and how churches and other organizations can support justice, community engagement, and housing stability in vulnerable neighborhoods. Boris is… -
Dr. James Howell on the Election and Spirituality with the Virginia Conference of the UMC
In this special episode, Dr. Howell is interviewed by Dr. Jonathan Page on the election and spirituality. This podcast is part of a larger series, Voting While Christian, made by the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church (VAUMC). As the… -
Theology and Freedom through a Relationship with God with Marty Folsom
Dr. Howell speaks with Marty Folsom, a relational theologian and counselor, about the theology of Karl Barth and how we can find freedom through a relationship with God. Folsom holds a PhD in Theology from the University of Otago and has authored... -
Christianity Today, Technology, and AI with Tim Dalrymple
Dr. Howell discusses the state of the Church, technology, and AI with Tim Dalrymple, President and CEO of Christianity Today. Tim graduated with degrees in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Stanford, an MDiv from Princeton Theological... -
Writing, Journalism, and the Life of Dogs with Tommy Tomlinson
Dr. Howell talks with Tommy Tomlinson about his experiences in journalism and writing and his new book, Dogland: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show. For 23 years, Tomlinson was a reporter and columnist for the... -
Beauty is Oxygen with Wesley Vander Lugt
Dr. Howell talks with Wesley Vander Lugt, author of Beauty is Oxygen: Finding a Faith that Breathes, about how beauty can revitalize our souls and offer us hope. A pastor and theologian, Vander Lugt is the acting director of the Leighton Ford Center.… -
Nature, Climbing, and Search and Rescue with Katy Stockton
Dr. Howell speaks with Katy Stockton about the importance of nature, her passion for climbing, and her role in search and rescue at Yosemite National Park. -
Rebecca Bruff on Robert Smalls and Writing Historical Fiction
Dr. Howell speaks with Dr. Rebecca Bruff about the life of Robert Smalls, exploring how historical fiction offers a unique perspective on his motivations and relationships. Rebecca is the author of award-winning Trouble the Water, inspired by the tru… -
Systems of Inequality and Faith with Greg Jarrell
Dr. Howell talks with Greg Jarrell about the ongoing and historical systems of inequality that result in urban renewal and gentrification, and the role religion plays in that process. Greg is a scholar, cultural organizer, and the author of Our... -
An Evening with Kate Bowler
Dr. Howell hosts Kate Bowler, New York Times bestselling author, host of the Everything Happens podcast, and Duke University professor. Kate shares her journey of finding resilience amidst life’s challenges and looks deeper into the themes of her...
