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Rev. Marianne Romanat and Dr. Brittany Bethel of Light of Christ UMC, envision a new way of being the church by taking steps to become a more multicultural, affirming, and diverse community.
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- Christian Nationalism is Not Good News | Rev. Jonathan Coppedge-Henley · 30 min.This month, Marianne sits down with Rev. Jonathan Coppedge-Henley, pastor of Woodlawn Community Church, a United Methodist congregation in Charlotte. Together they take a hard…
- New Beginnings | Jay Boylan and Courtney Drakulic · 34 min. · Episode 37This month, Marianne and Brittany sit down with Jay Boylan and Courtney Drakulic of New Beginnings — an Alcoholics Anonymous group that meets daily in the sanctuary at Light of…
- Why We Keep the Lights On | Susan Cherin & Nicole DePietro · 54 min. · Episode 36Brittany and Pastor Marianne sit down with Susan Cherin of The LOTUS Project and Nicole DePietro of RAH! Theatre Company to talk about what draws people to theater, why youth…
- Restored in Community | Rev. Dustin Mailman · 38 min. · Episode 35What does it look like when a church takes seriously its belief in redemption, dignity, and second chances — not just as words, but as a way of life? Rev. Dustin Mailman joins…
- Justice, Vitality, and the Gospel We Proclaim | Rev. Darryl Dayson · 36 min. · Episode 34This month on Affirming Methodism, Marianne sits down with Rev. Darryl Dayson of South Tryon Community UMC in Charlotte. From his formation in campus ministry at App Wesley to…
- Holy Chaos, Abundant Grace | Rev. Brian Combs · 46 min. · Episode 33This month on Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Rev. Brian Combs, Lead Pastor of Haywood Street Congregation in Asheville, NC, for a deep conversation about radical…
- Disruptive Discipleship | Rev. Joel Simpson · 48 min. · Episode 32Rev. Joel Simpson joins Affirming Methodism for a powerful conversation on faith that refuses to stay confined to the pulpit. As a pastor, moral-justice organizer, preacher, and…
- Little Angels, Big Impact | Patti Kreis & LOC Kids · 17 min. · Episode 31In this month’s episode of Affirming Methodism, Marianne & Tracy sit down with Patti Kreis to explore the story and impact of Light of Christ’s Angel Tree—how it strengthens our…
- Transformation Through Community | Brittany Bethel & Makena Bellamy · 43 min. · Episode 30This month on Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Brittany Bethel and Makena Bellamy of Cross Connection to explore the inspiring transformation happening at Parkview Community…
- The Call to Be a Missional Church | Rev. Nathan Arledge · 43 min. · Episode 29In this month’s episode of Affirming Methodism, hosts Marianne and Taylor sit down with Rev. Nathan Arledge, Senior Pastor of Harrison UMC, to talk about what it means to be an…
- Supporting Students, Honoring Teachers | Tracy Vassil, Kari Wimbish, Lynn Wilson · 34 min. · Episode 28This month on Affirming Methodism, host Marianne is joined by guest co-host Tracy Vassil, our Director of Children’s Ministry and a former teacher, for a conversation about the…
- Called to Serve | Allie Black, Marisa, Romanat, & Austin Romanat · 27 min. · Episode 25In this month’s episode of Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Allie Black, Marisa Romanat, and Austin Romanat—directors for this summer for Cross Connection. They share life…
- Rooted in Justice | Rev. Dawn Hand · 31 min. · Episode 24In this month’s episode of Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Rev. Dawn Hand, Director of Equity and Justice for the Western NC Conference. We talk about her past ministries…
- Empowering Change | Rev. Emily Bagwell · 44 min. · Episode 23This month on Affirming Methodism, we’re joined by Rev. Emily Bagwell, Director of Resource Management & Development at Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN). We discuss her role…
- Faith in Action | Hurricane Helene Relief · 25 min. · Episode 22In this month's episode of Affirming Methodism, Marianne is joined by Neil Hartly, Hope Gamble, and Kyle Romanat to discuss their recent trip to Boone, NC, where they put their…
- A Place at the Table | Rev. David Hockett · 43 min. · Episode 21This month, we are joined by Reverend David Hockett of Davidson UMC to explore the United Methodist practice of Open Table. Together, we discuss what it means to welcome all to…
- Guests We Loved, Steps We Took | Recapping 2024 · 25 min. · Episode 20In this special year-end episode of Affirming Methodism, co-hosts Marianne and Taylor share their favorite moments with guests from 2024. They also celebrate Light of Christ…
- Celebrating 25 Years of LOC | Rev. Dr. Maria Hanlin, Rev. Beth Crissman, & Rev. Kyle Thompson · 44 min. · Episode 19This month on Affirming Methodism, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Light of Christ UMC with a special conversation featuring former pastors Rev. Dr. Maria Hanlin, Rev. Beth…
- Indigenous Voices in the Church | Bishop David Wilson · 51 min. · Episode 18In this episode of Affirming Methodism, we welcome Bishop David Wilson of the Great Plains Conference, the first Native American bishop in the United Methodist Church. Together…
- Cultural Heritage | Juanfer Rodriguez & Kyle Romanat · 26 min. · Episode 20In this episode of Affirming Methodism, Juan Rodriguez and Kyle Romanat join us to explore the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Together, we dive into the cultural and…
