Synopsis
Every week, pastors and leaders from First Methodist Houston gather to answer questions from church members and listeners, with a promise that there is no topic we won't tackle. Featuring Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, and Ben Wyman.
Episodes
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![“How Do I Identify My Neighbors and Enemies and How Should I Love Them?” - Andy Nixon, Ken Coneby, Emil Niz Ben Wyman]()
“How Do I Identify My Neighbors and Enemies and How Should I Love Them?” - Andy Nixon, Ken Coneby, Emil Niz & Ben Wyman
03/10/2019 Duration: 27minIn today’s world where communication can be so instant, how can we identify who our enemies and neighbors are? A listener asks how to love our enemies like the Bible tells us to. The group questions if it’s possible to separate a person from their action. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“What Are We Affirming When We Recite the Affirmation of Faith?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon Ben Wyman]()
“What Are We Affirming When We Recite the Affirmation of Faith?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon & Ben Wyman
26/09/2019 Duration: 21minThis week the group breaks down the “insider language” in the Affirmation of Faith and the history behind it. Should the Methodist church follow suit like other churches and change the language to be more easily understood or should we bide by tradition? Brandi shares her favorite new creed. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“I’m Going To Church, In Small Group, Tithing - How Do I Figure Out What Else God Wants From Me?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon, Ben Wyman]()
“I’m Going To Church, In Small Group, Tithing - How Do I Figure Out What Else God Wants From Me?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon, & Ben Wyman
19/09/2019 Duration: 21minThe group discusses what to do when you experience the restlessness of feeling like you’re not doing enough. A surprise gift for Ben inspires Andy to send us off in an unprecedented way. For the curious mind: Below are the links to the material referenced in this episode. Far Side Cartoon: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a5/ed/03/a5ed0391108aa830e4c8aabfe2fea3d9.png Ted Loder - Guerrillas of Grace: https://books.google.com/books/about/Guerrillas_of_Grace.html?id=ds0wANApF0IC&source=kp_book_description “Ah! Sunflower” by William Blake: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43649/ah-sun-flower Got a question? Reach us at FMHouston.com/AMA and let us know! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“What Does Heaven Look Like?” - Andy Nixon, Donyale Fraylon Ben Wyman]()
“What Does Heaven Look Like?” - Andy Nixon, Donyale Fraylon & Ben Wyman
12/09/2019 Duration: 18minThe group tackles questions about heaven, what it looks like and who/what we’ll find there. Andy shares what his heaven would look like, which means that Ben and Donyale have to try and keep Andy’s puns at bay. Got a question? Reach us at FMHouston.com/AMA and let us know!
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![Is Jesus To Be Read Figuratively or Literally? And Who Are We To Decide? – Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon, Ben Wyman]()
'Is Jesus To Be Read Figuratively or Literally? And Who Are We To Decide?' – Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon, & Ben Wyman
06/09/2019 Duration: 28minThe group takes a look at "Red Letter Christians," whether we're qualified to translate what we read in the Bible, and the various slants that individuals take on Scripture. Thoughts? Questions? Ask away: FMHouston.com/AMA
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![“Is It Wrong For Christians to be Rich?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon, Ben Wyman]()
“Is It Wrong For Christians to be Rich?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Donyale Fraylon, & Ben Wyman
29/08/2019 Duration: 33minThe group debates the two messages the Bible seems to send about money - one about giving a portion of your money, the other about giving up all you have to join the church. Which one applies to us? And are we thinking the wrong way about our money? This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“If Vengeance Is The Lord’s, Should Christians Oppose The Death Penalty Via The State Government Or Trust Its Decision?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton Ben Wyman]()
“If Vengeance Is The Lord’s, Should Christians Oppose The Death Penalty Via The State Government Or Trust Its Decision?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton & Ben Wyman
22/08/2019 Duration: 28minSadden by the District Attorney’s decision to seek the death penalty for the gunman responsible for the El Paso Walmart mass shooting, a listener struggles with the choice to trust the states decision for justice or oppose it. The group weighs in on the Church’s stance and reflect on the frequency of practice in Texas. Got a question? Reach us at FMHouston.com/AMA and let us know! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“What Have You Learned In The Past 3 Years?”- Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins]()
“What Have You Learned In The Past 3 Years?”- Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton & Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins
15/08/2019 Duration: 41minOn Kaitlyn’s last podcast, the group reflects on what they’ve learned in the past three years while working at First Methodist. Their discussion leads them to contemplate the changing dynamics of the church and how it might look in the future. Got a question? Reach us at FMHouston.com/AMA and let us know! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“When People See A Big Need And Just Say “I Pray For You” And Not Be The Hands And Feet Of The Lord, Is That Enough?”- Brandi Horton, Emil Niz Ken Coneby]()
“When People See A Big Need And Just Say “I Pray For You” And Not Be The Hands And Feet Of The Lord, Is That Enough?”- Brandi Horton, Emil Niz & Ken Coneby
08/08/2019 Duration: 26minToday’s question has lots of ground to cover, Brandi takes over on this weeks episode with the help of familiar and new voices. A listener questions whether prayer without action is enough. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“Is There a Similar Need In Today’s Increasingly Secular World To Spread The Word of God As John Wesley Did In The 18th Century? ?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Ben Wyman]()
“Is There a Similar Need In Today’s Increasingly Secular World To Spread The Word of God As John Wesley Did In The 18th Century? ?” - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, & Ben Wyman
02/08/2019 Duration: 34minToday’s questions comes from a listener who wonders if there is a need to go out into the secular world like John Wesley did in the 18th century, in order to spread the word of God. The group shares some recommended material for another listen who wants to learn more about John Wesley and others like him who formed and shaped the UMC. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![Is Divorce an Option? - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins Ben Wyman]()
"Is Divorce an Option?" - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins & Ben Wyman
25/07/2019 Duration: 26minWith two Kaitlyn episodes left, we're trying to tackle all of the subjects we can that speak to Kaitlyn's heart. A listener questions whether or not divorce is an option when Scripture suggests it isn't. The group tackles the challenges of marriage, what the Bible really says about divorce, and makes sure to offer help to those who are in need of it. If you or someone you know if dealing with domestic violence, please don't hesitate to reach out to any of our pastors. As she mentions in this episode, Brandi is always available and ready: bhorton@fmhouston.com Ask Us A Question! FMHouston.com/AMA
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![“How Can I Overcome the Negativity and Sadness of the World?” - Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Donyale Fraylon, Ben Wyman]()
“How Can I Overcome the Negativity and Sadness of the World?” - Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Donyale Fraylon, & Ben Wyman
18/07/2019 Duration: 27minWith Kaitlyn’s last podcast on the horizon, the group keeps going through the topics that Kaitlyn most wants to answer before she goes. The discussion of faith, joy, and facing that perhaps happiness is not the end result of prayer also features new pastor Donyale Fraylon, joining the podcast for the first time. Got a question? Reach us at FMHouston.com/AMA and let us know! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![Why Do Methodists Practice Infant Baptism? and Why Wouldnt a Methodist Pastor Rebaptize Someone? - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Ben Wyman]()
'Why Do Methodists Practice Infant Baptism? and Why Wouldn't a Methodist Pastor Rebaptize Someone?' - Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Ben Wyman
11/07/2019 Duration: 32minWe're talking baptisms! Andy can't stop the puns from pouring out of him. The group answers why methodists practice infant baptisms and why methodist pastors don't rebaptize. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![‘What Are We Doing About The Crisis At The Border?’ – Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, and Ben Wyman]()
‘What Are We Doing About The Crisis At The Border?’ – Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, and Ben Wyman
04/07/2019 Duration: 31minA political question about the problems at the border camps leads to a lot of different topics, including Christians’ place in the political sphere, the importance of prayer, and the calling God places on us to help the foreigner and the orphan. Includes very light and cautious wading into political waters. Ask us a question! Or (as you discover when you listen to this episode), send Ben hate mail! FMHouston.com/AMA This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“What Is The Emerging Church and Why Are People Mad At It?” - Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Brandi Horton, Ben Wyman]()
“What Is The Emerging Church and Why Are People Mad At It?” - Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Brandi Horton, & Ben Wyman
27/06/2019 Duration: 36minKaitlyn talks about a movement that means a lot to her - the emerging/emergent church (she explains the difference, don’t worry). It leads to a lot of conversation about what the modern church should be trying to do, and why we battle internally over smaller issues. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“How Do We Bring Unity in a Divided Political Atmosphere, and Should Individuals Seek Greater Gifts?” - Andy Nixon, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Anthony Rogers, Ken Coneby]()
“How Do We Bring Unity in a Divided Political Atmosphere, and Should Individuals Seek Greater Gifts?” - Andy Nixon, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Anthony Rogers, & Ken Coneby
20/06/2019 Duration: 33minWith the help of some familiar voices, the group takes on two questions this week. One listener asks how we can work together to bring unity in our divided political atmosphere. Another questions whether Paul means individuals should seek greater gifts or the corporate body. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“What do pastors DO?” - Andy Nixon, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Ben Wyman]()
“What do pastors DO?” - Andy Nixon, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, & Ben Wyman
13/06/2019 Duration: 34minAndy and Kaitlyn talk about what the life of a pastor is like in practice, talking about some of the more surprising pressures, the oddities of the life, and the problems that happen when your work life bleeds into your private relationships. Ask us a question! Especially if you have one that you want Kaitlyn to answer. Fmhouston.com/AMA This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“Why Did You Choose To Become Pastors?”- Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins Ben Wyman]()
“Why Did You Choose To Become Pastors?”- Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins & Ben Wyman
06/06/2019 Duration: 27minThe group tells us what led them to become pastors. We explore Brandi’s long list of degrees and Ben shares why he didn’t go “Hollywood”. Link to the poem mentioned in today's episode: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/two-tramps-in-mud-time/ This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![“Why Do We Talk So Much About Money?” - Andy Nixon Ben Wyman]()
“Why Do We Talk So Much About Money?” - Andy Nixon & Ben Wyman
23/05/2019 Duration: 26minAndy and Ben take a harder-edged question about asking for money head on, and spend some time talking about spending money on bounce houses, why you should show up to church, and the difference between giving to the church and being the church. Ask us a harder-edged question yourself! Reach us at FMHouston.com/ama. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm
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![Unfinished Business: Animal Sacrifice Female Preachers – Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, Ben Wyman]()
'Unfinished Business: Animal Sacrifice & Female Preachers' – Andy Nixon, Brandi Horton, Kaitlyn Bowie Hankins, & Ben Wyman
16/05/2019 Duration: 33minThe name of the game is 'Unfinished Business'. The group gets another shot at answering questions from Sunday's live AMA podcast - specifically on two question they want to reconsider: why did we have animal sacrifice, and why do we have female preachers? Meanwhile, Andy and Kaitlyn suggest an interesting read on what Houstonians are really thinking. The link to that is here : https://kinder.rice.edu/houstonsurvey2019 Ask us a question! FMHouston.com/AMA
