Off Script Podcast
Now What? | Paradox
This past Sunday, we concluded our series, “Now What? Christian Unity in a Tumultuous Age.” In this episode, Kristin and Ramsey reflect on last Sunday’s sermon and the opportunities we have to respond to God’s grace by embracing paradox. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s venture Off Script together. Discover more about our community and ministries at cumc.com.…
Read MoreSpecial Episode | Meningiomas and Other Fun Craniotomy Things
In this special episode, Rev. Chris Dowd sits down with Rev. Kristin Steed to share his personal journey through recent surgery and recovery. He reflects on the challenges he faced and the profound support he received from our church community during this time. Join us as Chris opens up about the power of faith, resilience,…
Read MoreNow What? | Assume The Best
This past Sunday, we continued our new series, “Now What? Christian Unity in a Tumultuous Age.” In this episode, Ashley, Kristin, and Ramsey reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, some common assumptions we make about others, underlying divisions in today’s world, and how God is always at works in us. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s venture…
Read MoreNow What? | Humility
This past Sunday, we continued our new series, “Now What? Christian Unity in a Tumultuous Age.” In this episode, Ashley, Kristin, and Ramsey reflect on last Sunday’s sermon and how we can find unity by adopting a humble mindset and being united in Christ. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s venture Off Script together. Discover more about our community…
Read MoreNow What? | Unity Beyond the Jerseys
This past Sunday, we kicked off our new series, “Now What? Christian Unity in a Tumultuous Age.” In this episode, Ashley, Kristin, and Ramsey reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, remaining united when differences arise, how the external world can affect us internally, and how God loves us equally, no matter our differences. Tune in, dig…
Read MoreCommunity with Rev. Ramsey Jay
This Sunday we had stand-alone sermons, and the introduction of Rev. Ramsey Jay in modern worship! In this episode, Ashley and Ramsey reflect on her first sermon in Modern Worship, play a little Fact or Fiction, talk about the early church in Acts, and hear hopes for the continued growth of the Modern Worship and…
Read MoreHannah & Samuel: Sacrifice
This Sunday we continued our sermon series, Hannah & Samuel: a sermon series about dreams, sacrifice, and turning points. In this episode, Ashley, Chris and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, first job stories, Samuel being called by the Lord, and how we all have to make sacrifices to follow God in our own lives.…
Read MoreHannah & Samuel: Dreams
This past Sunday we kicked-off our new series, Hannah & Samuel: a sermon series about dreams, sacrifice, and turning points. In this episode, Ashley, Chris, and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, Hannah’s amazing faith, our modern understanding of infertility in the Bible, how we live out our faith as we follow our own dreams, and,…
Read MoreYou Can’t Hurry Love
This past Sunday Rev. Kristin Steed preached a stand-alone sermon titled, You Can’t Hurry Love. In this episode, Ashley and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, the story of Mary and Martha, the book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, and the busyness that tempts us all. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s…
Read MoreOn Track: Discipline
This past Sunday we wrapped up our series, On Track: a series exploring sports metaphors in scripture. In this episode, Ashley, Chris, and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, Paul’s use of sports metaphors to help the Corinthian church stay on track, a little Olympic and Roman history, and how we can all make disciplined choices…
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