Means of Grace Podcast

Means of Grace, a podcast from the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, equips church leaders through expertise and examples. Every week, we feature local experts on a variety of topics from leadership to innovation and share examples of churches in our conference reaching their communities in new ways through mission engagement, Fresh Expressions and much more. Rev. Kim Ingram, Rev. Luke Edwards, Jesse Enniss, Melissa McGill, Caroline Wood and Brian Mateer host.

Our goal is to equip church leaders through expertise and examples in Western North Carolina. John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, defined Means of Grace as the outward signs, words or actions that are the ordinary channels conveying God’s grace to the souls of people. We break them into two categories – works of piety – like prayer, studying the scriptures, worshiping together and sharing in the sacraments – and works of mercy – doing good works, visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, seeking justice, and working to end oppression and discrimination. So when we’re talking about leadership or discipleship or an outreach initiative, it’s about more than doing a program well, it’s a means of God’s grace to the world.

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New Episode | Means Of Grace: Peace Conference 2025

4/15/2025

In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, Jesse Enniss and John Yeager engage with Rev. Beth Crissman to reflect on the recent Peace Conference held at Lake Junaluska.

Repost Episode | Means Of Grace: Season of Lent and the Gospel of Mark: Bishop Ken Carter Interviews Dr. Clifton Black

4/1/2025

In this episode we revisit a great conversation that continues to edify us during the Lenten season.

New Episode | Means Of Grace: Quiet Revolutionary: Examining the Meaning of Lent

3/18/2025

In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, hosts Jesse Enniss and John Yeager are joined by Rev. Maegan Habich and they talk about Lent, wilderness experiences, and the transformative power of embracing vulnerability in faith and vocation.

New Episode | Means Of Grace: Holy Chaos & Fresh Expressions: 2025 Fresh Expressions UM Conference

3/12/2025

In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, hosts Jesse Enniss and John Yeager are joined by Rev. Dr. Luke Edwards and they reflect on the Fresh Expressions Conference, exploring how creativity, community, and holy chaos can transform the future ...

New Episode | Means Of Grace: Sanctuary: The Lawsuit Fighting for Safe Spaces

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