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Holy & Whole: The Podcast
Join the pastors of Nashville Methodist Church each episode as they discuss topics that make us Holy & Whole. Pastor Scott, Pastor Luke, and Pastor Kaitlyn are here to answer your questions, go deep into theological topics, and share their testimonies to help you feel more connected. We want to better equip you to share the gospel message with those in your community by diving into topics and questions that you may not have heard before.
Episodes
28 episodes
Relationships As A Sacred Gift
A special discussion between Pastor Luke and his wife, Anna, all about the design God has for relationships, ALL relationships. Anna recently spoke at a Mother/Daughter Camp about strengthening relationships. In this episode, Anna shares what s...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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39:22
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Everything We Have Is From God
This fall we will be heading into a Stewardship Campaign at Nashville Methodist Church. While we could look on this season with dread, this is a reminder that everything we have is from God. Stewardship is not just about money. It's about being...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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28:18
What are Spiritual Gifts?
On this episode, Pastor Luke sits down with Patrick & Katie Downing to discuss a class they recently took at Nashville Methodist Church. The class was called "Discovering God's Purpose for Your Life." It was all about learning what the purp...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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47:52
The Theology of Gardening & Work
On this special episode, Pastor Luke talks with Jade, a member of our church, about the theology behind why it's important for us to work with the earth. As Jade begins a gardening ministry in our church, she shares her heart behind the importa...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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45:01
What is the Purpose of Lent?
Lent isn't just for Catholics. As evangelical Christians, why should we celebrate the season of lent? Join Pastor Scott, Pastor Luke, and Lynne Hobbs as they discuss the season of lent, from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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49:50
Fig Leaves & Lipstick?
On this episode of Holy & Whole, Pastor Luke sits down to share his homily from our Ash Wednesday Service on February 22, 2023. Why do we celebrate Ash Wednesday and how does it tie into the Lenten season?
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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10:59
The Call to Adoption
In this special episode, Pastor Luke and Pastor Kaitlyn sit down with Tripp & Betsy Sauls, two members of our church. First we hear their testimony: who they are, where they come from, and what they do. Then they dive in to the unique call ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:03:33
How Can I Honor God with My Finances?
Matthew 6 tells us "you cannot serve both God and money." But what's the context of this passage? What does that really look like? In this episode Pastors Scott and Luke sit down with Brad and Stephanie Lewis as they share their testimony and f...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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48:39
How Can I Prepare for My Transition to Glory?
We don't spend much time thinking about what would happen if we got very sick or what the plans would be when we die. Why not? An incredible gift we could give our family and loved ones is a plan. Think about what you want to happen to you in t...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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28:35
Reflecting on Awakening Weekend
This episode is a time of reflection for Pastor Luke and 3 church members. They sit down to reflect on the Awakening Weekend we had back in February 2022. Brandon Bunn, Denise Calloway, and Ellen Ward share what made them hesitant to join in th...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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39:17
A Lot Can Change in a Week
In this special episode, Pastor Luke walks us through each day of Holy Week. How did the people of Jerusalem begin the week with "Hosanna, Hosanna" and end the week with "Crucify Him?" As followers of Christ, we must understand the weight of th...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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39:54
Pursuing Patrick
In this mini episode of the Holy & Whole Podcast, Pastor Luke explains who Saint Patrick was. While Saint Patrick's day is usually celebrated by wearing green and decorating with shamrocks, the story of Saint Patrick is actually quite inter...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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11:46
What Does the Voice of God Sound Like?
In this week's episode, Pastor Luke sits down with Chris Cobb and Amy Dodson as they discuss listening to the voice of God. Why do we need to listen to Him? HOW do we know if it's the voice of God? Listening to the voice of God is the key to wa...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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36:43
What is Deep, Abiding Peace?
Peace, Peace, Peace. We hear it all the time, but do we actually FEEL it? What does it look like to live in Peace? Join Pastor Luke as he sits down with Lynne Hobbs, Paul Lanfranchi, and Amy Dodson to discuss their upcoming study through the bo...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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42:36
Where Do I Go When I Am Hurting?
Our 2nd season of Holy & Whole: The Podcast focuses on interviewing different people in our church or community. This episode, Pastor Luke sits down with Eve Dickson and Lynne Hobbs to discuss Stephen Ministry at our church. The Stephen Min...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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38:01
How Do We Deal with Halloween?
Should the church be involved in something with a pagan past? How can we use the season of Halloween to engage in conversations about the supernatural in the Bible? We, as Christians, are called to use Halloween as an opportunity to point peopl...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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46:43
Is All Saints Day a Celebration of the Dead?
Listen as the NUMC pastors discuss the importance of this annual day of remembrance: All Saints Day. What is the relationship between All Saints Day & Halloween? Why do we "celebrate the dead" in church? Is is so important for us to underst...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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32:09
Why Do We Read Scripture & Pray?
In this episode of Holy & Whole: The Podcast, the Nashville UMC pastors get back to the basics. What is it that we believe about Scripture? Why is reading Scripture important? How does prayer affect our lives? What should I say when I pray?...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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39:07
Intentional Children's Ministry
To welcome our new Children's Pastor to the podcast, this episode is all about children's ministry. Why do we, at NUMC, place such importance on discipling children at church and in the home? What does the Bible say about ministering to our chi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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35:48
What Does It Mean to Shine for Christ?
In this episode, we will be giving an update on our church and the summer sermon series we are working through: Shine! Philippians 2:15 tells us that we are to "shine as lights in the world." What does it mean to Shine for Christ? How do we, as...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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36:09
What's the Deal with Fasting?
As we prepare to head into our first church-wide fast, the Pastors at NUMC wanted to sit down and discuss the importance of fasting. Fasting is a practice talked about quite often in the Bible, but one that seems to have been forgotten for many...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:15
Significance of Baptism
In this episode, the Nashville UMC pastors discuss the significance of Baptism in the modern church and throughout church history. They answer questions like: why do we participate in infant baptism? Is immersion important? Can I be re-baptized...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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37:21
Why Do the Sacraments Matter?
We believe that sacraments are commands from Jesus, but what do they really represent? What makes these sacraments so important as a follower of Christ? Join pastors Scott, Luke and Kaitlyn as they discuss what the sacraments mean and why we pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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33:40