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This is The 116... a podcast about living life higher, wider, closer, and deeper. Join host Greg Fish as we explore life issues that truly make a difference in the world around us. This podcast is a production of Peoria (IL) First United Methodist Church. A Corbincast Network Podcast.
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Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Discernment
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
A conversation with Pastor Tim Ozment - Directing Pastor, Julie Bell - Communications Coordinator, and Charles Bush - Church Council Chair, about remaining a UM congregation or Disaffiliation from the denomination.

Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Fine Arts Eugene Maison
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
Thursday Sep 08, 2022
The Peoria First UMC has several fine arts ministries. Foster Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of the church, and we've had several well known artists display here. We're also at Lincoln grade school offering a children's choir and an after school program. Find us at www.peoria1.com and discover how you can experience our fine art gallery or volunteer to make a difference in the lives of others through our arts ministry.

Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Difficult Decisions: Finding God’s Will
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
On his final episode hosting The 116, Greg Fish invites Pastor Tim Ozment to the studio to think about how we can discern God's will when making tough decisions. How can I hear the voice of God? How can I know I'm making the right decision? Can I ruin God's plan for my life? Greg and Pastor Tim examine their own stories for better understanding of how God calls us, moves us, and makes us wise. The 116 will return with new hosts and more great episodes soon. Join us for the conversation at peoria1.com. Stay connected with Greg through social media as well as at corbinfostermedia.com.

Thursday Mar 31, 2022
How Can I Help?
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
What is the wisest thing to do when someone approaches and asks for money, a ride, or some other request? How can I be sure they're not taking advantage of me? What are the wisest ways to help meet the needs of the hungry, homeless, and sometimes desperate people around me? This is a tough subject, and today's guest brings his expertise to the table in helping us form a philosophy for helping others. Dan Philips is on the forefront of our community's efforts to feed and assist those with needs. Join us for this interesting and informative episode. And... join us for the conversation at peoria1.com.

Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Get Connected
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
As churches return from the pandemic, we're struggling to help reconnect people with meaningful ministry work. Sometimes it's an issue of not enough volunteers. Sometimes it's a matter of poor communication. How can you get connected to meaningful ministry, and how can churches begin to reconnect people? Julie Bell, Director of Connectional Ministries, joins us today for a helpful conversation. Join us for the conversation at peoria1.com.

Monday Mar 07, 2022
Helping a Grieving Child
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
How do I help a child who is grieving? What do we say to a child who is sad about a personal loss? Community Care Director Kirsten Tharp joins us to give hope to adults who are struggling with what words to say, and what things to do for a child in grief. Here is the help you've been looking for.

Friday Mar 04, 2022
Helping a Grieving Child with Kirsten Tharp
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
How do I help a child who is grieving? What do we say to a child who is sad about a personal loss? Community Care Director Kirsten Tharp joins us to give hope to adults who are struggling with what words to say, and what things to do for a child in grief. Here is the help you've been looking for.

Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Is It Time to Return to Church?
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Pastor Tim Ozment joins us for an engaging and challenging look at whether it's time, or even safe, to return to church. While people have returned to most pre-Covid public gathering spaces, church seems to be that final frontier where people have stayed away in record numbers. Should we gather as believers? Is online worship OK? Join us for the conversation at peoria1.com.

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
The Art of Creation: Bill Wuthrich
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Artist Bill Wuthrich turned a passion for drawing into the pursuit of painting on canvas, and capturing the most artistic photographs. He's our guest on this episode of The 116, and he'll be talking about a recent public exhibit of his work, as well as discussing how life, faith, and art intersect. It's an intriguing look into capturing the beauty of God's creation. Join us for the conversation at peoria1.com.

Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Higher: What is Worship?
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
What is worship? Is there a right way and wrong way to worship? Why do people worship differently... is someone wrong? The 116 invites Pastor Tim Ozment into the studio for the first of a four part series understanding the HIGHER, WIDER, CLOSER, DEEPER concept. In this episode, we unpack what it means to go HIGHER with worship. Join us for the conversation at peoria1.com.