Consumed by Grace Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:03 -0400 http://www.arabumc.org en-us © 2026 Consumed by Grace yes 1058 North Main Street, Arab, AL, USA c2c5f7c2-5915-50ff-aed0-077a8c2d86aa Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill episodic false A podcast of Arab First United Methodist Church

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7m53easnm7jkl0dhsq4o0mbe1lru?.jpg Consumed by Grace http://www.arabumc.org That Sounds Cultish: Episode 6 That Sounds Cultish: Episode 6 What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

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]]> What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-19732305 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1600 full false That Sounds Cultish: Episode 5 That Sounds Cultish: Episode 5 What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

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]]> What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-19670865 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2318 full false That Sounds Cultish: Episode 4 That Sounds Cultish: Episode 4 What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

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]]> What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-19631957 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 1752 full false That Sounds Cultish: Episode 3 That Sounds Cultish: Episode 3 What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

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]]> What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-19605315 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2094 full false That Sounds Cultish: Episode 2 That Sounds Cultish: Episode 2 What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

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]]> What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-19571727 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 3002 full false That Sounds Cultish: Episode 1 That Sounds Cultish: Episode 1 What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

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]]> What makes a cult a cult — and how close is the line between "movement" and "manipulation"? In this new series on Consumed by Grace, we dig into Amanda Montell's Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism to explore the words, rituals, and social dynamics that turn belonging into belief and belief into control.

New episodes exploring a different angle of Montell's book each week — join us as we ask what cults can teach the rest of us about grace, community, and staying grounded in what we believe.

🎧 Subscribe, follow, and join the conversation. 📚 Based on Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell.

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-19566064 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400 2067 full false UMC Conversations: Social Principles: Our Social Creed UMC Conversations: Social Principles: Our Social Creed Throughout Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on this episode to find out more!

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]]> Throughout Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on this episode to find out more!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-18665219 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2299 5 6 full false UMC Conversations: Social Principles: The Political Community UMC Conversations: Social Principles: The Political Community In Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on this episode to find out more!

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]]> In Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on this episode to find out more!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-18653432 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2285 5 5 full false UMC Conversations: Social Principles: The Social Community UMC Conversations: Social Principles: The Social Community In Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on this episode to find out more!

Listen wherever you find podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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]]> In Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on this episode to find out more!

Listen wherever you find podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-18606367 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2086 5 4 full false UMC Conversations: Social Principles: The Economic Community UMC Conversations: Social Principles: The Economic Community In Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on this episode to find out more!

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]]> In Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on this episode to find out more!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-18586054 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1908 5 3 full false UMC Conversations: Social Principles: Community of All Creation UMC Conversations: Social Principles: Community of All Creation In Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on this episode to find out more!

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]]> In Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on this episode to find out more!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-18468443 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 2308 full false UMC Conversations: Social Principles UMC Conversations: Social Principles In Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on Tuesday, January 13th to find out more!

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]]> In Season 5, we've teamed up with friends from across the North Alabama Conference of the UMC to dig into the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church. What are those, you ask? Join us on Tuesday, January 13th to find out more!

Listen wherever you find podcasts including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-18468437 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 1887 5 1 full false A Conversation about Deconstruction - Good Trouble A Conversation about Deconstruction - Good Trouble Sometimes, in our effort to get everything “right,” we forget to make space for the mystery, beauty, and wonder of who God is. 
In this two-part series, we’re sitting down with our friend and church member, Matt Bishop, for a fun, honest, and grace-filled conversation about deconstruction — a word that can feel heavy, but might just hold the key to a deeper, more faithful walk with Christ. Join us as we laugh, learn, and explore how questions can actually draw us closer to the heart of God. 💬✨

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]]> Sometimes, in our effort to get everything “right,” we forget to make space for the mystery, beauty, and wonder of who God is. 
In this two-part series, we’re sitting down with our friend and church member, Matt Bishop, for a fun, honest, and grace-filled conversation about deconstruction — a word that can feel heavy, but might just hold the key to a deeper, more faithful walk with Christ. Join us as we laugh, learn, and explore how questions can actually draw us closer to the heart of God. 💬✨

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-18139080 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 3493 full false A Conversation about Deconstruction Pt. 1 A Conversation about Deconstruction Pt. 1 Sometimes, in our effort to get everything “right,” we forget to make space for the mystery, beauty, and wonder of who God is. 
In this two-part series, we’re sitting down with our friend and church member, Matt Bishop, for a fun, honest, and grace-filled conversation about deconstruction — a word that can feel heavy, but might just hold the key to a deeper, more faithful walk with Christ. Join us as we laugh, learn, and explore how questions can actually draw us closer to the heart of God. 💬✨


Show Notes:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deconstruction

Jacques Derrida-Speech and Phenomena

Curveball by Peter Enns

Water to Wine and Farewell to Mars by Brian Zahnd 

Praying the Psalms and Hopeful Imagination by Walter Brueggemann 

Paul: A Biography by N.T. Wright 

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]]> Sometimes, in our effort to get everything “right,” we forget to make space for the mystery, beauty, and wonder of who God is. 
In this two-part series, we’re sitting down with our friend and church member, Matt Bishop, for a fun, honest, and grace-filled conversation about deconstruction — a word that can feel heavy, but might just hold the key to a deeper, more faithful walk with Christ. Join us as we laugh, learn, and explore how questions can actually draw us closer to the heart of God. 💬✨


Show Notes:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deconstruction

Jacques Derrida-Speech and Phenomena

Curveball by Peter Enns

Water to Wine and Farewell to Mars by Brian Zahnd 

Praying the Psalms and Hopeful Imagination by Walter Brueggemann 

Paul: A Biography by N.T. Wright 

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-18139069 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 3146 full false Summer Book Club Episode 3 Summer Book Club Episode 3 This summer on Consumed by Grace podcast: A Summer Reading Series 🎙 We'll be reading and discussing three books over coffee: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler, and Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. We can't wait to read and dive into the discussion with you. Follow along wherever you get your podcasts.
 
Love God. ✝ Drink Coffee. ☕ Read Books.📚

Henry Nouwen - The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
ISBN #978-0385473071

Kate Bowler - Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Believed)
ISBN #978-0399592089

Brene Brown - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
ISBN #978-1592407330

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]]> This summer on Consumed by Grace podcast: A Summer Reading Series 🎙 We'll be reading and discussing three books over coffee: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler, and Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. We can't wait to read and dive into the discussion with you. Follow along wherever you get your podcasts.
 
Love God. ✝ Drink Coffee. ☕ Read Books.📚

Henry Nouwen - The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
ISBN #978-0385473071

Kate Bowler - Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Believed)
ISBN #978-0399592089

Brene Brown - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
ISBN #978-1592407330

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-17658315 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400 3328 full false Summer Book Club Episode 2 Summer Book Club Episode 2 This summer on Consumed by Grace podcast: A Summer Reading Series 🎙 We'll be reading and discussing three books over coffee: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler, and Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. We can't wait to read and dive into the discussion with you. Follow along wherever you get your podcasts.
 
Love God. ✝ Drink Coffee. ☕ Read Books.📚

Henry Nouwen - The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
ISBN #978-0385473071

Kate Bowler - Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Believed)
ISBN #978-0399592089

Brene Brown - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
ISBN #978-1592407330

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]]> This summer on Consumed by Grace podcast: A Summer Reading Series 🎙 We'll be reading and discussing three books over coffee: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler, and Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. We can't wait to read and dive into the discussion with you. Follow along wherever you get your podcasts.
 
Love God. ✝ Drink Coffee. ☕ Read Books.📚

Henry Nouwen - The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
ISBN #978-0385473071

Kate Bowler - Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Believed)
ISBN #978-0399592089

Brene Brown - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
ISBN #978-1592407330

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-17576134 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0400 2637 full false CBG Summer Book Club - Episode 1 CBG Summer Book Club - Episode 1 This summer on Consumed by Grace podcast: A Summer Reading Series 🎙 We'll be reading and discussing three books over coffee: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler, and Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. We can't wait to read and dive into the discussion with you. Follow along wherever you get your podcasts. 


Love God. ✝ Drink Coffee. ☕ Read Books.📚

Henry Nouwen - The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
ISBN #978-0385473071

Kate Bowler - Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Believed)
ISBN #978-0399592089

Brene Brown - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
ISBN #978-1592407330

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]]> This summer on Consumed by Grace podcast: A Summer Reading Series 🎙 We'll be reading and discussing three books over coffee: The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen, Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler, and Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. We can't wait to read and dive into the discussion with you. Follow along wherever you get your podcasts. 


Love God. ✝ Drink Coffee. ☕ Read Books.📚

Henry Nouwen - The Return of the Prodigal Son: A Story of Homecoming
ISBN #978-0385473071

Kate Bowler - Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I’ve Believed)
ISBN #978-0399592089

Brene Brown - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
ISBN #978-1592407330

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-17508314 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3162 full false What have we learned during Lent? What have we learned during Lent? On today's final episode of Season 4, Henry and Brooke sit down to discuss what they've learned during this Lenten Season. It has been exciting to chat with so many friends this season. Drop us a comment to let us know how you've enjoyed this season. We'll be back this summer with more fun on the podcast. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

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]]> On today's final episode of Season 4, Henry and Brooke sit down to discuss what they've learned during this Lenten Season. It has been exciting to chat with so many friends this season. Drop us a comment to let us know how you've enjoyed this season. We'll be back this summer with more fun on the podcast. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16983676 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1895 full false Putting Spiritual Disciplines to Work Putting Spiritual Disciplines to Work Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

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]]> Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16971685 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1550 full false Growth through Study Growth through Study Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

Show notes: 
https://www.blueletterbible.org/
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/

Resources: 
Blue Letter Bible
Wesleyan Study Bible
Life Application Bible

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]]> Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

Show notes: 
https://www.blueletterbible.org/
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/

Resources: 
Blue Letter Bible
Wesleyan Study Bible
Life Application Bible

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16906918 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1755 full false Connect to God through the Arts Connect to God through the Arts Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!


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]]> Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!


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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16867049 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 587 full false Journaling to Connect with God Journaling to Connect with God Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

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]]> Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16835741 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 1083 full false Prayer Shawls and Devotionals Prayer Shawls and Devotionals Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

Show Notes: 
https://www.arabumc.org/adult
https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals

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]]> Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

Show Notes: 
https://www.arabumc.org/adult
https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16803273 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 989 full false Prayer Practices Prayer Practices Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

Show Notes: 
A Bead and A Prayer by Kristen Vincent
Prayer Prompts: https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/praying-with-protestant-prayer-beads
Intimacy with God: An Intro to Centering Prayer by Thomas Keeting

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]]> Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

Show Notes: 
A Bead and A Prayer by Kristen Vincent
Prayer Prompts: https://urelearning.upperroom.org/p/praying-with-protestant-prayer-beads
Intimacy with God: An Intro to Centering Prayer by Thomas Keeting

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16773598 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1644 full false Practicing Spiritual Disciplines Practicing Spiritual Disciplines Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

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]]> Join us as we sit down to talk all things spiritual disciplines. And as a fun bonus- we're inviting some friends to join us. Find us each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16724013 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1361 4 1 full false The Three I's The Three I's In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

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]]> In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16108054 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 1688 full false Hermeneutics, what? Hermeneutics, what? In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Show Notes: 
blueletterbible.org
Book: Introduction to Biblical Interpretation by W. Klein, C. Blomberg, R. Hubbard, Jr.

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]]> In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Show Notes: 
blueletterbible.org
Book: Introduction to Biblical Interpretation by W. Klein, C. Blomberg, R. Hubbard, Jr.

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16059175 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 2378 full false Genre and Why It Matters Genre and Why It Matters In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

www.arabumc.org/podcast

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]]> In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

www.arabumc.org/podcast

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-16047590 Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 1747 full false The Bible: What's in a translation? The Bible: What's in a translation? In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

www.arabumc.org/podcast

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]]> In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

www.arabumc.org/podcast

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15899637 Mon, 28 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1620 full false The Bible: What is it? The Bible: What is it? In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15899365 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1845 full false Season 3 on Consumed by Grace Season 3 on Consumed by Grace In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

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]]> In Season 3 of Consumed by Grace, we're talking all about one of our favorite books- The Bible! We’re chatting about the who, what, when, where, and why of The Bible and answering some common questions. Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15899351 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 181 3 trailer false May The Lord Bless You and Keep You - BONUS EPISODE! May The Lord Bless You and Keep You - BONUS EPISODE! This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

In our BONUS episode today, we're chatting about Numbers 6: 24-26. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

In our BONUS episode today, we're chatting about Numbers 6: 24-26. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15454975 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 591 full false His Mercies Are New Every Morning His Mercies Are New Every Morning This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Lamentations 3: 23. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Lamentations 3: 23. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15429454 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1538 full false God Is Within Her- She Will Not Fall God Is Within Her- She Will Not Fall This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Psalms 46:5. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Psalms 46:5. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15349507 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1343 full false I Will Be With You I Will Be With You This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Isaiah 43: 2. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Isaiah 43: 2. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15302737 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1411 full false Consumed by Grace Sets Sail to VBS 2024 Consumed by Grace Sets Sail to VBS 2024 Learn more about our VBS happening on July 8-10. For more info visit www.arabumc.org/vbs

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]]> Learn more about our VBS happening on July 8-10. For more info visit www.arabumc.org/vbs

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15348400 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 450 full false I Can Do All Things Through Christ I Can Do All Things Through Christ This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Philippians 4:13. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Philippians 4:13. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15276852 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1166 full false But For God All Things Are Possible But For God All Things Are Possible This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Matthew 19:26 & Luke 1:37. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
www.arabumc.org/podcast

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]]> This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Matthew 19:26 & Luke 1:37. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

If you have questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@arabumc.org. 
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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15270772 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1166 full false You Shall Be My Sons and Daughters You Shall Be My Sons and Daughters This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about 2 Corinthians 6: 18. Our references come from the NRSV translation. Additional scripture referenced in this episode: 1 Corinthians 7: 12-16; Ezekiel 37:27-28. 

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about 2 Corinthians 6: 18. Our references come from the NRSV translation. Additional scripture referenced in this episode: 1 Corinthians 7: 12-16; Ezekiel 37:27-28. 

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15259656 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1614 full false Be Strong and Courageous Be Strong and Courageous This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Joshua 1:9. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

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]]> This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Joshua 1:9. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15152267 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1234 full false For I Know The Plans I Have For You For I Know The Plans I Have For You This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Jeremiah 29:11. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

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]]> This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

Today we're chatting about Jeremiah 29:11. Our references come from the NRSV translation.

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15152226 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1276 full false Season 2: Here We Go! Season 2: Here We Go! Consumed by Grace is BACK for Season 2! 
This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

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]]> Consumed by Grace is BACK for Season 2! 
This season we're talking all about our favorite scripture verses. You know them- they're the verses we see all over mugs, shirts, pillows and pictures! They make great gifts, but do we know what they mean? Let's dig deeper together in this season of Consumed by Grace!

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-15073934 Wed, 15 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 268 2 full false Can we agree to disagree? Can we agree to disagree? In our finale episode of Season 1 of Consumed by Grace, we're asking the question: Can we agree to disagree? What happens if we can't? How do we all fit in the body of Christ? Watch here to find out how we feel about it and why!
We hope you've enjoyed Season 1 of Consumed by Grace podcast. If you missed an episode, go back and watch or listen. If you loved the podcast, share it with a friend!

Show Notes (S1E9): 
The Sermons of John Wesley - Sermon 39 Catholic Spirit
Wesleyan Quadrilateral - https://www.umc.org/en/content/our-four-theological-guidelines
UMC Book of Discipline - https://www.umc.org/en/content/book-of-discipline-101-general-book-of-discipline


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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> In our finale episode of Season 1 of Consumed by Grace, we're asking the question: Can we agree to disagree? What happens if we can't? How do we all fit in the body of Christ? Watch here to find out how we feel about it and why!
We hope you've enjoyed Season 1 of Consumed by Grace podcast. If you missed an episode, go back and watch or listen. If you loved the podcast, share it with a friend!

Show Notes (S1E9): 
The Sermons of John Wesley - Sermon 39 Catholic Spirit
Wesleyan Quadrilateral - https://www.umc.org/en/content/our-four-theological-guidelines
UMC Book of Discipline - https://www.umc.org/en/content/book-of-discipline-101-general-book-of-discipline


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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-14914953 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1693 full false How is it with your soul? How is it with your soul? Welcome back to episode 8 of the Consumed by Grace podcast! Today we're talking about John Wesley's class and band meetings. These small group meetings were intended for us to ask one another 'how is it with your soul?' 

Show Notes (S1E8): 
The Nature, Design, and General Rules of Our United Societies
https://www.umc.org/en/content/the-general-rules-of-the-methodist-church
Theology of John Wesley by Kenneth J. Collins


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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> Welcome back to episode 8 of the Consumed by Grace podcast! Today we're talking about John Wesley's class and band meetings. These small group meetings were intended for us to ask one another 'how is it with your soul?' 

Show Notes (S1E8): 
The Nature, Design, and General Rules of Our United Societies
https://www.umc.org/en/content/the-general-rules-of-the-methodist-church
Theology of John Wesley by Kenneth J. Collins


If you have questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@arabumc.org. 
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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-14906585 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1570 1 8 full false The Holy Spirit, what a gift! The Holy Spirit, what a gift! In today's episode of Consumed by Grace, Pastor Henry and Pastor Brooke talk all things Holy Spirit! There's so much to say, we barely scratched the surface, but we pray this gives a glimpse into what we believe about The Holy Spirit.

S1 - Holy Spirit
Show Notes (CBG S1 E7):
John Wesley's Sermons #10, #12, #141
Jesus Storybook Bible
The Bible - Scriptures: John 14:26, Romans 8:26-27

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> In today's episode of Consumed by Grace, Pastor Henry and Pastor Brooke talk all things Holy Spirit! There's so much to say, we barely scratched the surface, but we pray this gives a glimpse into what we believe about The Holy Spirit.

S1 - Holy Spirit
Show Notes (CBG S1 E7):
John Wesley's Sermons #10, #12, #141
Jesus Storybook Bible
The Bible - Scriptures: John 14:26, Romans 8:26-27

If you have questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@arabumc.org. 
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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-14856825 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1605 full false 3 Rules to Live By 3 Rules to Live By Show Notes (CBG S1 E6):

John Wesley's General Rules

United Methodist Beliefs by Will Willimon


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]]> Show Notes (CBG S1 E6):

John Wesley's General Rules

United Methodist Beliefs by Will Willimon


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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-14819891 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1961 full false Holiness: The More Excellent Way Holiness: The More Excellent Way As Methodists, we are continually working towards holiness. But what does that mean? Join us for Episode 5 to learn more!

 
Show Notes (CBG S1 E5):
John Wesley's Sermons 89 (The More Excellent Way) & 16 (Means of Grace)
This We Believe by Will Willimon
UMC.org

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> As Methodists, we are continually working towards holiness. But what does that mean? Join us for Episode 5 to learn more!

 
Show Notes (CBG S1 E5):
John Wesley's Sermons 89 (The More Excellent Way) & 16 (Means of Grace)
This We Believe by Will Willimon
UMC.org

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 
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]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-14763690 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1577 full false Do we really have 'free will'? Do we really have 'free will'? In Episode 4, we'll be talking all about free will. What is free will? Do we really have a choice?  Listen to find out more!

Show Notes (CBG S1 E4):
John Wesley's Sermons 58  On Predestination & 128 Free Grace
John Wesley's Message for Today by Steve Harper
Victor Frankl - Man's Search For Ultimate Meaning
 
If you have questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@arabumc.org. 

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*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

www.arabumc.org/podcast

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]]> In Episode 4, we'll be talking all about free will. What is free will? Do we really have a choice?  Listen to find out more!

Show Notes (CBG S1 E4):
John Wesley's Sermons 58  On Predestination & 128 Free Grace
John Wesley's Message for Today by Steve Harper
Victor Frankl - Man's Search For Ultimate Meaning
 
If you have questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@arabumc.org. 

Like, share, and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at @arabumc.


*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

www.arabumc.org/podcast

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-14713607 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1258 full false Grace, Grace, God's Grace Grace, Grace, God's Grace In Episode 3, we'll be talking all about God's grace- do we earn it? Is it free? What do United Methodists believe about grace? Listen to find out more!

Show Notes (CBG S1 E3):
John Wesley's Sermons
John Wesley's Message for Today by Steve Harper
 

If you have questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@arabumc.org. 

Like, share, and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at @arabumc.



*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

www.arabumc.org/podcast

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> In Episode 3, we'll be talking all about God's grace- do we earn it? Is it free? What do United Methodists believe about grace? Listen to find out more!

Show Notes (CBG S1 E3):
John Wesley's Sermons
John Wesley's Message for Today by Steve Harper
 

If you have questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@arabumc.org. 

Like, share, and subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at @arabumc.



*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

www.arabumc.org/podcast

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-14642118 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1805 full false What's Love Got to Do With It? What's Love Got to Do With It? This episode is all about God's love and why knowing it is the key to the foundation of our faith. 

Show Notes (CBG S1 E2):
This We Believe by Will Willimon 

‘Freely, Freely’ UMC Hymnal #389

On the Threshold of Grace by Donald W Haynes

The Bible (New Revised Standard Version)

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]]> This episode is all about God's love and why knowing it is the key to the foundation of our faith. 

Show Notes (CBG S1 E2):
This We Believe by Will Willimon 

‘Freely, Freely’ UMC Hymnal #389

On the Threshold of Grace by Donald W Haynes

The Bible (New Revised Standard Version)

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Arab First UMC Buzzsprout-14589335 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1316 umc, unitedmethodistchurch, grace, love, hope 1 2 full false Welcome to Consumed by Grace! Welcome to Consumed by Grace! Welcome to the Consumed by Grace Podcast hosted by Arab First United Methodist Church! We're so glad you're here and we can't wait to get to know you as we talk all things UMC. 

In Season 1, we're talking about what it means to be Methodist. We hope you enjoy it and are reminded that God loves YOU!

We're excited to take this journey with you. Episodes will be released weekly. If you have questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@arabumc.org. 

You can find Consumed by Grace on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at @arabumc.



*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Welcome to the Consumed by Grace Podcast hosted by Arab First United Methodist Church! We're so glad you're here and we can't wait to get to know you as we talk all things UMC. 

In Season 1, we're talking about what it means to be Methodist. We hope you enjoy it and are reminded that God loves YOU!

We're excited to take this journey with you. Episodes will be released weekly. If you have questions, comments or ideas for future episodes, drop us a line at podcast@arabumc.org. 

You can find Consumed by Grace on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube at @arabumc.



*Arab First UMC is a church of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. 

www.arabumc.org/podcast

]]> Henry Prater and Brooke Hemphill Buzzsprout-14586789 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1539 umc, unitedmethodistchurch, grace, love, hope 1 1 full false