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Ep. 7 - Christina Koeppel / Surviving COVID: The Youth Story

This week we invite FUMC Director of Youth Ministries, Christina Koeppel, to the illustrious 116 studios to discuss how COVID-19 concerns and sheltering-in-place have effected our youth ministries. Christina gives us insight into the minds and hearts of our teens, discusses their incredible spiritual strength, and gives us ideas for communicating with them while hunkered down at home. Join us for a couple laughs and a some serious insight to the stories that are playing out in our homes during these strange times.

Ep. 6 - Kara Bushong / Surviving COVID: The Kids' Story

In our first podcast since COVID-19 has changed the way we live, our Director of Children and Family Ministries, Kara Bushong, shares uplifting stories of ways families are thriving despite social distancing. What can we do to keep our kids spiritually active during this time of confinement? How do we talk to our kids about Coronavirus? This quick look at how Kara is helping our parents stay connected will also offer all our listeners the chance to connect, learn, and grow.

Ep. 5 - Mike Illuzzi / The Lincoln School Story

What happens when a small group at FUMC begins to carry a burden for the under-served students in our community? A program is born that literally changes the life-direction for many young people who may have otherwise been brushed aside. Here the stories of how at-risk elementary students were shown love, care, and blossomed into community changers as adults. You'll also hear of a program developed to honor a man who dedicated much of his retirement years to the development of young minds. 

Ep. 4 - Pastor Tim Ozment & Dan Philips, The Liberia Story, part 4 of 4

In this final installment of the Liberia Story, Vision Team members Pastor Tim Ozment and Dan Philips return to the heart of their fact-finding trip to West Africa to tell the stories behind the story of their visit. From learning if an American can ride a Liberian motorbike, to the heart-warming experience that culminated from a trip to a city that none of them wanted to visit. If you ever wondered if giving resources to missions has any impact, these are stories you must hear.

Ep. 3 - Julie Rolffs and Amy Zuehls / The Liberia Story, part three

Julie Rolffs and Amy Zuehls return to take a deeper dive into the stories and life-changing events of their recent trip to Liberia, West Africa. They went to observe how our missions giving can best serve the people of Liberia, but came back with a deep sense of how God's spirit is transforming the world. You'll learn that giving money to support a mission is more than just a way to meet a goal. Our gifts truly change lives and invite God to speak into the lives of people needing hope. This is a vital conversation that will stir your heart and shed light on just how big and wonderful God truly is. Look for the show notes with pictures at www.fumcpeoria.org/media 

Ep. 2 - Pastor Tim Ozment & Dan Philips, The Liberia Story, part two

When we support the building of a school in an impoverished area of West Africa, can we really know if it makes any difference? Can we go outside our comfort zone and find the comfort of God present as we step into a different world to discover all we have in common? A team of four recently set off on a journey to understand how our resources could be put to work in Liberia, but in the process, their lives were changed. In episode two, we invite Pastor Tim Ozment and Dan Philips into the studio to take us on an adventure riding the underdeveloped roads and worshipping with the powerful worshippers of Liberia. So how would you react to your pastor taking FOUR offerings during a service? Pass the plate and get ready for an adventure that will speak to your spirit!

Check out our show notes and pictures here:

https://www.fumcpeoria.org/podcast-ep2

Ep. 1 - Julie Rolffs and Amy Zuehls / The Liberia Story, part one

When we support the building of a school in an impoverished area of West Africa, can we really know if it makes any difference? Can we go outside our comfort zone and find the comfort of God present as we step into a different world to discover all we have in common? A team of four recently set off on a journey to understand how our resources could be put to work in Liberia, but in the process, their lives were changed. In episode one, we visit with Julie Rolffs and Amy Zuehls as they take us on an emotional and inspiring journey to an impoverished area where God is doing powerful work. We'll explore the typical questions you may have, but then dig deep to find out the impact that we make when we follow God. It's a story that won't leave you the same.

Check out our show notes and pictures here:

https://www.fumcpeoria.org/podcast-ep1