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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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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.

Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
For the Love of Christmas Music
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
We were feeling light-hearted and merry, and decided to give you this special Christmas gift. In this episode, Greg Fish and Dan Philips talk about their love for Christmas music, and share with you interesting trivia as well as takes on the all-time greats, and the not-so-greats. Let us know if you'd like to hear more podcasts like this. And join us for the conversation at peoria1.com.

Friday Nov 19, 2021
Lessons & Carols Returns
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Christmas traditions have become even more meaningful to us as we've had our sense of normal shaken these past years. 2021 heralds the triumphant return of a Christmas event at FUMC that has taken on deep meaning for our community. Lessons and Carols returns! This year's edition, "Tidings of Comfort and Joy," is being led by Dr. John Orfe, along with Lara Reems. They join us as guests on The 116 to discuss the meaning of Lessons and Carols, and to preview this year's event. Join us for the discussion at www.peoria1.com.

Friday Nov 12, 2021
The Blue Holiday Special
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Friday Nov 12, 2021
Are you facing a blue Christmas? Has some form of grief left you wondering how you will navigate the upcoming holidays? FUMC Director of Congregational Care, Kirsten Tharpe, joins us today to tackle the tough topic of how we can survive special days when someone special is missing. You'll find hope and encouragement, wrapped up in a realistic approach, as you listen to this special edition of The 116. Join us for the conversation at www.peoria1.com

Monday Nov 08, 2021
The Funcast: Sometimes You Just Gotta Laugh
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
We swim in an ocean of serious, life-changing topics on the 116. But sometimes, you just gotta laugh. So, we invited Pastor Tim Ozment and Dan Philips into the studio for a conversation about behind-the-scenes stories from years of ministry work that now bring smiles to our faces. You'll hear potluck horror-stories, things we were taught that turned out not to be true, and we'll even share stories of our most unforgettable people. It's what we call the Funcast. We hope it brings a smile to your day. Join us for the conversation at www.peoria1.com.

Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Special People Meeting Special Needs
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Wednesday Oct 27, 2021
Should we toss special needs people to the side? Is there any hope for the developmentally challenged? Duane and Diane Lewis are our guests today, and they've founded a project that empowers those with special needs to maximize their manufacturing and management skills. The Lewises are truly special people, full of love, and innovative to the core. You'll want to come along for this powerful interview that challenges our ideas about those with special needs. The 116 is hosted by Greg Fish. Find out more about The 116 at www.peoria1.com.

Monday Sep 27, 2021
Rodney‘s Restaurant Recommendations
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
A change of pace on this new episode of the 116. We're always hungry for new ways to build relationships, and taking someone out to dine is a wonderful way to entertain and connect. FUMC's own restaurant expert, Rodney Nelson, is with us to recommend some of his favorite Peoria, IL area dining experiences... places you may not have experienced yet. So settle in for a fun podcast with great ideas, and share with us your ideas for how to build relationships with people as we minister love to our community. Join us for the conversation at peoria1.com.

Friday Sep 17, 2021
Latino 101: Learning To Love Across All Borders
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Is it possible to bring the Anglo and Latino church together as one? How do we Anglos better understand our Latino friends? What's it like to be Mexican in America these days? We'll explore all these fascinating questions with Pastor Adrian Garcia, Pastor of Hispanic Ministries at FUMC. You'll find this to be a powerful conversation that could help bridge the cultural gaps so that we can find ourselves united as the body of Christ. Join us for the conversation at peoria1.com.