Means of Grace
By Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church
Means of Grace, a podcast from the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, equips church leaders through expertise and examples. Twice a month, 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 news ways through mission engagement, Fresh Expressions and much more.
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. 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.
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. 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.
Latest episode
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Youth in Ministry with Shannon LeMaster-Smith
In today’s episode of the Means of Grace podcast, hosts Jesse Enniss, John Yeager and Jonathan LeMaster-Smith discuss the critical role of youth in the church, exploring the challenges of youth engagement, the importance of authenticity and... -
Epic Fails with Charles DiRico
In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, hosts Jesse Enniss and John Yeager discuss the importance of failure in personal and spiritual growth. They are joined by Charles DiRico, who shares his journey through the challenges of ordination and..… -
Election Day Prayer
On Election Day, we wanted to share something a little bit different. Instead of having a lively conversation with John and Jesse, we are sharing with you a prayer service for peaceful elections that was recorded by our cabinet and some members of th… -
Hurricane Helene: A Call to Action Understanding UMC’s Mission
In this episode of the Means of Grace podcast, hosts Jesse Ennis and John Yeager discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the power of community connection in times of crisis. They are joined by Reverend Sally Queen and Reverend Nathan Arledge,.… -
Environmental Stewardship: A Faith Perspective
Today’s episode of Means of Grace discusses environmental stewardship through a faith-based lens, emphasizing the theological foundations and practical applications of creation care. Hosts Jesse Ennis, Jonathan LeMaster-Smith and John Yeager explore.… -
The Quest for Historical John Wesley
Today we explore the life and legacy of John Wesley, focusing on his early influences, the development of Methodism, and its impact on American Christianity. Hosts Jesse Ennis, Jonathan LeMaster-Smith and John Yeager discuss Wesley's background, his.… -
Sports Theodicy: God’s Role in the Game
Fall is here, football is in the air, and the Means of Grace team explores the intersection of sports and faith. Hosts Jesse Ennis, John Yeager and Jonathan LeMaster-Smith share their favorite teams and the impact of sports on their lives. They also.… -
Interfaith Dialogues with Special Guest Christopher Harris
No man is an island, and no religion exists in a vacuum. Within the US alone, there are more than 200 denominations of Christianity, and many more globally. In today’s episode of Mean of Grace, hosts Jesse Ennis, Jonathan LeMaster-Smith and John... -
Suspending the Rules: When and Why?
In this episode of Means of Grace, hosts Jesse Ennis, John Yeager and Jonathan LeMaster-Smith explore the concept of unspoken rules and their impact on society. The discussion covers various examples, such as funeral processions, phone etiquette,... -
Conference Season Recap
In this episode of Means of Grace, hosts Jesse Ennis, John Yeager and Jonathan LeMaster-Smith are joined by Kim Ingram, Director of Ministerial Services and former host of the Means of Grace podcast. Together, they discuss the recent post-conference.…
