Pod Have Mercy Podcast
1) Episode 205: GISELA KREGLINGER (The Spirituality of Wine)
In this episode of Pod Have Mercy, we welcome theologian and author Gisela H. Kreglinger, whose work invites us to rediscover wine as a gift from God, encouraging hospitality, joy, and spiritual atten...Show More
2) Episode 204: CHRISTIANS, CONFLICT AND COMPASSION
As Christians, we are called to be people of compassion and justice but in a world full of polarization, it’s easy to get swept into extremes or let politics shape our ideology. Together, we explore h...Show More
3) Episode 203: CHATGPT AND FALL KICKOFF
John and Matt are back from summer break, and Pod Have Mercy is kicking off a brand-new season! In this episode, they catch up on everything that’s happened over the summer and share a preview of the ...Show More
4) Episode 202: HOW TO PROCESS GRIEF
Grief touches every life, but knowing how to navigate it—especially alongside friends and family—can feel overwhelming. In this episode, we’re joined by grief expert and therapist Sasha Coles for an h...Show More
5) Episode 201: Talking to Your Children About Loss – What to Say and Not to Say
Revs. John Stephens and Matt Russell sit down with renowned child psychologist Dr. Michelle Forrester in a timely and practical podcast episode. Dr. Forrester will share guidance to help your children...Show More
6) Episode 200: BISHOP ANDE EMMANUEL (UMC Nigeria)
This week on Pod Have Mercy, we’re joined by Bishop Ande Emmanuel, the resident bishop of The United Methodist Church in Nigeria. In a conversation that is both sobering and urgent, Bishop Emmanuel sh...Show More
7) Episode 199: WE'RE IN TANZANIA (ft.Bishop Mande Muyombo)
This week on Pod Have Mercy, we’re recording from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a very special guest: Bishop Moyambe. Together, we explore the inspiring work of the United Methodist Church in Tanzania...Show More
8) Episode 198: SHANNON HOPKINS
This week on Pod Have Mercy, we welcome Shannon Hopkins, co-founder and lead cultivator of RootedGood, to talk about the evolving landscape of the church and its role in today’s world.Shannon brings a...Show More
9) Episode 197: SHAME
This week on Pod Have Mercy, we talk about shame, how it shows up in our lives, how we carry it, and how we begin to let it go. As Christians, we often wrestle with guilt and shame, but we also believ...Show More
10) Episode 196: POPE FRANCIS
This week on Pod Have Mercy, we reflect on the life, leadership, and lasting legacy of Pope Francis, following the news of his passing. Known as a reformer, a bridge-builder, and a pope of the people,...Show More