Shepherd of the Hills UMC
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Podcast Description
Welcome to the Shepherd of the Hills podcasts. We invite you to listen, and visit us online at sothumc.org (or in person in Mission Viejo, California), as we seek to Build God’s World.
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Live It Up (The Practice of Hope) | Pastor Craig Brown - There is nothing like the excitement of seeing a great sporting event, a great movie or a great accomplishment. In these moments we stand and cheer for something or someone who has really touched our lives. Listen as we experience a God who deserves all the cheering we can offer. Be a part of how we will live it up for God. | 5/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Live It Up (Celebrating with Abandon) | Pastor Craig Brown - There is nothing like the excitement of seeing a great sporting event, a great movie or a great accomplishment. In these moments we stand and cheer for something or someone who has really touched our lives. Listen as we experience a God who deserves all the cheering we can offer. Be a part of how we will live it up for God. | 5/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Church with No Walls (In the Course of Living) | Pastor Craig Brown - Most of the time folks think of a church as a building, place or an institution. Jesus really had none of these in mind when he sent his followers out to spread the word of God's grace and love. Listen as we discover the power of the church AS A COMMUNITY that does its best work outside its own walls. | 5/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Church with No Walls (Friendly Fire) | Paul Russert - Most of the time folks think of a church as a building, place or an institution. Jesus really had none of these in mind when he sent his followers out to spread the word of God's grace and love. Listen as we discover the power of the church AS A COMMUNITY that does its best work outside its own walls. | 4/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Church with No Walls (Bridging Differences) | Pastor Craig Brown - Most of the time folks think of a church as a building, place or an institution. Jesus really had none of these in mind when he sent his followers out to spread the word of God's grace and love. Listen as we discover the power of the church AS A COMMUNITY that does its best work outside its own walls. | 4/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Church with No Walls (Scope of the Mission) | David Enger - Most of the time folks think of a church as a building, place or an institution. Jesus really had none of these in mind when he sent his followers out to spread the word of God's grace and love. Listen as we discover the power of the church AS A COMMUNITY that does its best work outside its own walls. | 4/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tending the Garden (Easter Sunday) | Pastor Craig Brown - A special worship for Easter Sunday. | 4/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Marginal King (Palm Sunday) | Pastor Craig Brown - A special worship for Palm Sunday. | 4/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Righting in the Margins (Ethos of the Church) | Pastor Craig Brown - As a child we were all taught to not write in the margins. They are off-limits! In real life there are many people in the margins of our society. We encounter many of them each day, with many being unknown to us! Listen as we learn how to do a different kind of "writing" in the margins that can help make things "right" the way God sees them! | 3/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Righting in the Margins (Mutuality) | Pastor Sarah Heath - As a child we were all taught to not write in the margins. They are off-limits! In real life there are many people in the margins of our society. We encounter many of them each day, with many being unknown to us! Listen as we learn how to do a different kind of "writing" in the margins that can help make things "right" the way God sees them! | 3/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Righting in the Margins (Invite at the Margins) | Pastor Craig Brown - As a child we were all taught to not write in the margins. They are off-limits! In real life there are many people in the margins of our society. We encounter many of them each day, with many being unknown to us! Listen as we learn how to do a different kind of "writing" in the margins that can help make things "right" the way God sees them! | 3/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Righting in the Margins (Who is in the Margin?) | Pastor Craig Brown - As a child we were all taught to not write in the margins. They are off-limits! In real life there are many people in the margins of our society. We encounter many of them each day, with many being unknown to us! Listen as we learn how to do a different kind of "writing" in the margins that can help make things "right" the way God sees them! | 2/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Social Network (Why We Network - One God, One People) | Tom Roberts - With Facebook's popularity, people are talking about their social network like never before. What do you "like"? Who are your "friends"? God has a unique purpose for us in our social network both physical and digital. Listen as we discover how God wants to be in our social network.. | 2/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Social Network (The Great Commission - Action & Words) | Pastor Sarah Heath - With Facebook's popularity, people are talking about their social network like never before. What do you "like"? Who are your "friends"? God has a unique purpose for us in our social network both physical and digital. Listen as we discover how God wants to be in our social network.. | 2/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Revolution (Value Driven Radical Behavior) | Pastor Craig Brown - There is a Revolution taking place today. It is one that started nearly 2000 years ago and is still marching onward. It is the revolution that Jesus started and we continue. This revolution is not about overturning political power, it is about overturning the powers of this work…broken as they are. Listen as we learn about the values of this new revolution that call all of to take up generosity, patience, grace and most of all…love. | 1/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Revolution (Liberality) | Pastor Craig Brown - There is a Revolution taking place today. It is one that started nearly 2000 years ago and is still marching onward. It is the revolution that Jesus started and we continue. This revolution is not about overturning political power, it is about overturning the powers of this work…broken as they are. Listen as we learn about the values of this new revolution that call all of to take up generosity, patience, grace and most of all…love. | 1/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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No Parking (Full Speed Ahead) | Pastor Craig Brown - There are times when finding a parking spot is a real frustration. "No Parking" means keep moving…keep looking. As followers of Jesus Christ we are often faced with the same reality. We have to keep moving…keep looking. God is not content to leave us where we are in life with our same usual struggles. There is something more for us. Listen as we discover how to keep moving forward in life. None of us can stay where we are. | 12/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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No Parking (Stalling) | Pastor Craig Brown - There are times when finding a parking spot is a real frustration. "No Parking" means keep moving…keep looking. As followers of Jesus Christ we are often faced with the same reality. We have to keep moving…keep looking. God is not content to leave us where we are in life with our same usual struggles. There is something more for us. Listen as we discover how to keep moving forward in life. None of us can stay where we are. | 12/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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No Parking (Releasing the Brake) | David Enger - There are times when finding a parking spot is a real frustration. "No Parking" means keep moving…keep looking. As followers of Jesus Christ we are often faced with the same reality. We have to keep moving…keep looking. God is not content to leave us where we are in life with our same usual struggles. There is something more for us. Listen as we discover how to keep moving forward in life. None of us can stay where we are. | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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No Parking (Parking…Staying Parked) | Pastor Craig Brown - There are times when finding a parking spot is a real frustration. "No Parking" means keep moving…keep looking. As followers of Jesus Christ we are often faced with the same reality. We have to keep moving…keep looking. God is not content to leave us where we are in life with our same usual struggles. There is something more for us. Listen as we discover how to keep moving forward in life. None of us can stay where we are. | 11/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Method in the Madness (Acts of Mercy & Community) | Pastor Craig Brown - If you drive by our church or look at our website, you will find that we are a United METHODIST Church. What in the world does that mean? Methodism wasn't always a church. It used to be a way of life. A method for living. Listen as we rediscover the roots of living life by God's grace…the Methodist way. You'll find that living a methodical life is one way you might just change the world! | 11/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Method in the Madness (Holiness & Structure) | Pastor Sarah Heath - If you drive by our church or look at our website, you will find that we are a United METHODIST Church. What in the world does that mean? Methodism wasn't always a church. It used to be a way of life. A method for living. Listen as we rediscover the roots of living life by God's grace…the Methodist way. You'll find that living a methodical life is one way you might just change the world! | 11/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cut to the Core (Love Your Neighbor) | Pastor Craig Brown - There are certain things that drive us in life. Too many times we are driven by schedules and stress. What would happen if our lives were driven by a set of core values? What would happen if what we believed actually gave us drive? Listen as we discover how we can cut to the core and discover God's values for our life. | 10/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cut to the Core (Love of Self) | Pastor Craig Brown - There are certain things that drive us in life. Too many times we are driven by schedules and stress. What would happen if our lives were driven by a set of core values? What would happen if what we believed actually gave us drive? Listen as we discover how we can cut to the core and discover God's values for our life. | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cut to the Core (Love of God) | Pastor Craig Brown - There are certain things that drive us in life. Too many times we are driven by schedules and stress. What would happen if our lives were driven by a set of core values? What would happen if what we believed actually gave us drive? Listen as we discover how we can cut to the core and discover God's values for our life. | 10/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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One in Christ's Mission (The Visibile God) | David Enger - The church is on a mission. Every church is on a mission. Every follower of Jesus is on a mission. In an age when it seems easier to take and receive, we need to be reminded that our mission involves giving and sharing. Listen as we discover the power of God's mission in us. | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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One in Christ's Mission (Community) | Pastor Craig Brown - The church is on a mission. Every church is on a mission. Every follower of Jesus is on a mission. In an age when it seems easier to take and receive, we need to be reminded that our mission involves giving and sharing. Listen as we discover the power of God's mission in us. | 9/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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One in Christ's Mission (Life Transformation) | Pastor Craig Brown - The church is on a mission. Every church is on a mission. Every follower of Jesus is on a mission. In an age when it seems easier to take and receive, we need to be reminded that our mission involves giving and sharing. Listen as we discover the power of God's mission in us. | 9/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Good Defense | Pastor Craig Brown - We observe a time of remembrance for the victims of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Pastor Craig brings a powerful message about how the followers of Jesus are to live in this post 9/11 world. | 9/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Creation | Pastor Russ Jacobson - Often times when we look in the mirror we see the things that we are not, the things we want to become. Why then, if we can recognize our deficiencies, is it so hard to change? In order to become the New Creation that God desires us to be we have to be able to let go of those things that are obstacles in our lives, the things that weigh us down. Listen to hear about what we need to let go of the most – our pain and fear. | 9/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Creation (Leading the Way) | Richard Annett - Often times when we look in the mirror we see the things that we are not, the things we want to become. Why then, if we can recognize our deficiencies, is it so hard to change? In order to become the New Creation that God desires us to be we have to be able to let go of those things that are obstacles in our lives, the things that weigh us down. Listen to hear about what we need to let go of the most – our pain and fear. | 8/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Creation (Doing the Work) | Pastor Craig Brown - Often times when we look in the mirror we see the things that we are not, the things we want to become. Why then, if we can recognize our deficiencies, is it so hard to change? In order to become the New Creation that God desires us to be we have to be able to let go of those things that are obstacles in our lives, the things that weigh us down. Listen to hear about what we need to let go of the most – our pain and fear. | 8/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Creation (Focusing the Vision) | Pastor Craig Brown - Often times when we look in the mirror we see the things that we are not, the things we want to become. Why then, if we can recognize our deficiencies, is it so hard to change? In order to become the New Creation that God desires us to be we have to be able to let go of those things that are obstacles in our lives, the things that weigh us down. Listen to hear about what we need to let go of the most – our pain and fear. | 8/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Creation (Imagining) | Pastor Craig Brown - Often times when we look in the mirror we see the things that we are not, the things we want to become. Why then, if we can recognize our deficiencies, is it so hard to change? In order to become the New Creation that God desires us to be we have to be able to let go of those things that are obstacles in our lives, the things that weigh us down. Listen to hear about what we need to let go of the most – our pain and fear. | 8/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Creation (Redeeming Pain) | Pastor Sarah Heath - Often times when we look in the mirror we see the things that we are not, the things we want to become. Why then, if we can recognize our deficiencies, is it so hard to change? In order to become the New Creation that God desires us to be we have to be able to let go of those things that are obstacles in our lives, the things that weigh us down. Listen to hear about what we need to let go of the most – our pain and fear. | 7/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Creation (Suffering Loss) | Pastor Craig Brown - Often times when we look in the mirror we see the things that we are not, the things we want to become. Why then, if we can recognize our deficiencies, is it so hard to change? In order to become the New Creation that God desires us to be we have to be able to let go of those things that are obstacles in our lives, the things that weigh us down. Listen to hear about what we need to let go of the most – our pain and fear. | 7/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Creation (Letting Go) | David Enger - Often times when we look in the mirror we see the things that we are not, the things we want to become. Why then, if we can recognize our deficiencies, is it so hard to change? In order to become the New Creation that God desires us to be we have to be able to let go of those things that are obstacles in our lives, the things that weigh us down. Listen to hear about what we need to let go of the most – our pain and fear. | 7/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Creation (God's Business) | David Enger - Feeling low on energy? Out of gas? Wish you could trade your old model in for something fresh, something new? You're not alone. Billions of people around the world are finding they just aren't what they used to be. Trouble is, a new coat of paint and some shiny new chrome won't make a difference. We need a complete overhaul, from the inside out. Well you're in luck! Listen to learn what God is in the business of: Making All Things New! | 7/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Giving Our Gifts | Pastor Craig Brown - Each of our lives were meant for something great. The greatness each of us is to have in life is not about being famous or being important. What greater life is there than a life dedicated to God's saving work in the world. Listen as we discover the power of giving our gifts for the mission of God. | 6/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Follow Me (Week 3) | Pastor Craig Brown - The followers of Jesus are called to be servants. What does that mean for leaders? Leadership is as important today as it always has been. The followers of Jesus are called to lead through service and love. Listen as we discover the marks of what makes a truly great leader. | 6/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Follow Me (Week 2) | Pastor Craig Brown - The followers of Jesus are called to be servants. What does that mean for leaders? Leadership is as important today as it always has been. The followers of Jesus are called to lead through service and love. Listen as we discover the marks of what makes a truly great leader. | 6/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Follow Me (Week 1) | Pastor Bill Lichty - The followers of Jesus are called to be servants. What does that mean for leaders? Leadership is as important today as it always has been. The followers of Jesus are called to lead through service and love. Listen as we discover the marks of what makes a truly great leader. | 5/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dare to Share (Week 3) | Pastor Craig Brown - Sharing money is a very powerful way to communicate your commitment and values in this life. In a world that does not place a high value on sharing, how will your life as a follower of Jesus be a witness to the act of giving? Will you “Dare to Share” in a culture of greed? Listen as we discover the marks of what makes a truly great leader. | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dare to Share (Week 2) | David Enger - Sharing money is a very powerful way to communicate your commitment and values in this life. In a world that does not place a high value on sharing, how will your life as a follower of Jesus be a witness to the act of giving? Will you “Dare to Share” in a culture of greed? Listen as we discover the marks of what makes a truly great leader. | 5/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dare to Share (Week 1) | Pastor Craig Brown - Sharing money is a very powerful way to communicate your commitment and values in this life. In a world that does not place a high value on sharing, how will your life as a follower of Jesus be a witness to the act of giving? Will you “Dare to Share” in a culture of greed? Listen as we discover the marks of what makes a truly great leader. | 5/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Hold On (Easter Sunday) | Pastor Craig Brown - Most of us spend our lives holding on to stuff. Sometimes it is people, possessions or just habits. While there are some things worth holding on to, there is one person we must always hold on to! Listen as we discover the power of holding on to the living one, Jesus! | 4/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Here There and Everywhere (Week 6) | Pastor Craig Brown - God's mission for this world is important. Saving lives, feeding the hungry, liberating the oppressed, healing brokenness and many other works are vital for the followers of Jesus. That work must happen locally (here), regionally (there) and globally (everywhere). Listen as we join God's mission of saving the world! | 4/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Here There and Everywhere (Week 5) | Pastor Russ Jacobson - God's mission for this world is important. Saving lives, feeding the hungry, liberating the oppressed, healing brokenness and many other works are vital for the followers of Jesus. That work must happen locally (here), regionally (there) and globally (everywhere). Listen as we join God's mission of saving the world! | 4/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Here There and Everywhere (Week 4) | Pastor Craig Brown - God's mission for this world is important. Saving lives, feeding the hungry, liberating the oppressed, healing brokenness and many other works are vital for the followers of Jesus. That work must happen locally (here), regionally (there) and globally (everywhere). Listen as we join God's mission of saving the world! | 4/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 49 Episodes |
