Ask Me Anything

Andy, Kaitlyn, and Brandi have their second live Ask Me Anything podcast of the day, and this time they're ready for it. In this service, they handle questions about why God demanded animal sacrifice, what God feels about the Catholic church, and if there's any reason to join a church at all. fmhouston.com

Andy, Kaitlyn, and Brandi have their first EVER live Ask Me Anything podcast on Sunday, in front of the congregation. In this service, they handle questions about why Judas gets a bad rap and whether we will see our Jewish friends in Heaven. fmhouston.com

After a Sunday answering questions from kids, the group kicks around some of the questions they got and ponders why it is that straightforward answers from children led to deeper and more meaningful answers. Ask us a question! FMHouston.com/AMA

No denomination is spared after Andy and Brandi are let loose on this week's episode! The group follows up on a AMA question from Sunday about choosing Methodism over other denominations. Ask us a question! FMHouston.com/AMA.

After a brief interlude to answer a question about how our Lenten practices are going, the group delves into a complex question about what discipleship After a big Easter weekend, someone wondered why an Easter bunny was included as part of our celebration – and whether the bunny and the eggs have any extra meaning, or if we’re just letting in some bad traditions. WARNING: If you still have a tradition of Santa Claus/The Easter Bunny/The Tooth Fairy/etc. in your home, we recommend not listening to this podcast with your kids around. Ask us a question! Especially now, during this Ask Me Anything series! You may be surprised at how many people want to hear the same thing you do. FMHouston.com/AMA.

After a brief interlude to answer a question about how our Lenten practices are going, the group delves into a complex question about what discipleship looks like, what is “enough,” and whether you can be a good disciple while still asking questions like “how much does this cost?” We need more questions! Get your question in at fmhouston.com/AMA.

Andy and Ben are back from their trip to Israel and full of stories from their time traveling there together. Then, the group takes on a question from a listener who has struggled to connect with people who feel quite differently about the Bible than they do. Got a response? Send us a question! FMHouston.com/AMA This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

After the shooting in New Zealand, a listener asks if the Church is adequately responding to the trauma. Andy, Kaitlyn, and Ben consider empathy and the ways at which we fail to forgive one another. Got a question? Ask us at FMHouston.com/AMA.

A C.S. Lewis fan wonders what authors since Lewis will last, which is exactly the sort of question that Brandi and Kaitlyn love answering, and lead the group on a number of different rabbit trails considering the current state of Christian writing.

After Brandi (reluctantly) gives an update from a very messy General Conference, the group dives into a follow-up question a listener had about why there are sections of the Bible we don’t choose to preach from. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Responding to an article discussing how experiencing awe is good for you, the gang discusses whether it’s possible to force experiencing awe, and the benefits of religion. Plus, Andy and Ben bicker over whether “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a good movie or not (it isn’t!), Kaitlyn picks her Best Picture winner, and Ben makes the case why you should see “Roma.” (https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/why-scientists-say-experiencing-awe-can-help-you-live-your-ncna961826) Send in a question! FMHouston.com/AMA.

The group takes on their very first question - one they have put off for MONTHS - and go into exploring the Biblical accounts of the Nephilim. But, to their surprise, it ends up being one of their most fun conversations! Plus, by the end of it, Andy has rebranded himself as a Millennial, so you know things have gone off the rails. Send in a question! We’re desperate for more questions. You can reach us at FMHouston.com/AMA.

Kaitlyn returns, and we celebrate by giving her a question she absolutely does not want to answer. But once the group starts to take the question seriously, everyone is surprised to find that they have a lot to say. Also! This question is a plea to please send in more questions! Any sort of question. We've answered a lot of questions about human sexuality and we would like to talk about something else! FMHouston.com/AMA.

The group discusses the tragic death of young missionary John Chau, who traveled to try and convert the Sentinelese people and was killed for his efforts, resulting in an online firestorm centered around martyrdom, American exceptionalism, and the role mission organizations are supposed to play. FMHouston.com/AMA.

After a Source In The City talk about how we, too, are creators, someone wants to know what the group’s favorite things are that are made for the glory of God. The list spans the globe, covers all genres, and at one point Andy makes a pun so bad Ben covers his head in his hands and can’t go on. Got a question for us? Or feedback you’d like to give? Hit us up at FMHouston.com/AMA.

Every is back from vacation! It's time to sit down and take a question on where we (as a church? as individuals? It wasn't clear, so we answered both) give our money, and how we're supposed to decide such a thing when there's so many places in need in this world. FMHouston.com/ama

This week's question asks, "when choosing a worship service, is it more important to be filled by the people in attedance or the worship itself?" Andy, Brandi, and Ken give some guidelines on what to consider when "church shopping" and discuss some misconceptions about what worship should be, while also venturing down a rabbit hole to examine what the idea of being '"fed" by worship really means. Ask us a question, or send feedback! FMHouston.com/AMA

Andy and Brandi kick off the new season by hijacking this week's AMA question and discussing the importance of generosity, while also tackling the classic question "why do bad things happen to good people?" Ask us a question, or send feedback! FMHouston.com/AMA

The question has been asked before, but there’s still a lot to unpack - what is it that’s necessary to believe in order to not be a heretic? And what do we need to keep about the Christmas story? The group gets into common misperceptions and the way our misinterpretation of the Christmas story doesn’t mean we’re getting the point of it wrong. Here’s the article Kaitlyn mentions. (Link: https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/2018/december/putting-christ-back-in-christmas-not-enough-nativity-americ.html) We’ll be back in a few weeks! Ask us a question! FMHouston.com/AMA This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

After referencing John Wesley last week, a new listener asks about the importance of Wesley, and whether the group could give him a starting point on Wesley's ministry and sermons. Unsurprisingly, Kaitlyn and Brandi are INCREDIBLY excited about this prospect. Ask us a question, or send feedback! FMHouston.com/AMA Here's links to the sermons referenced in this podcast: On Working Out Our Own Salvation (link: http://spokanevalleychurch.org/core/files/spokanevalleychurch/uploads/files/Wesley's_On_Working_Out_Our_Own_Salvation_Both_Versions.pdf) The Scripture Way of Salvation (link: https://www.umcmission.org/Find-Resources/John-Wesley-Sermons/Sermon-43-The-Scripture-Way-of-Salvation) This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm