Small Groups in the Wesleyan Way
The Small Groups in the Wesleyan Way podcast is where we are all about going beyond curriculum, beyond programs, beyond best practices to recover and learn from our Wesleyan roots and to explore the foundations for small groups that produce disciples of Jesus Christ who in turn disciple others. Hosted by Scott Hughes, Director of Adult Discipleship, and Steve Manskar, Director of Wesleyan Leadership and Covenant Discipleship for Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 69
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2020
Episode 49: Interview with Lynne Smith and Kim Reindl
From the national CEF(Christians Engaged in Faith Formation) Conference, Scott had the opportunity to interview Lynne Smith, Director of Education at North Georgia Family Counseling Centers and Assoc…
00:23:27 |
Mon 22 Oct 2018
Episode 48: Interview With Allison Fasig
Scott interviews the Rev. Allison Fasig, pastor of discipleship at The Village United Methodist Church. Scott and Allison discuss Village Groups, mission based small groups, sermon based groups, givi…
00:23:04 |
Mon 08 Oct 2018
Episode 47 - Interview With Lenny Luchetti
Scott interviews Rev. Lenny Luchetti, Professor of Proclamation and Christian Ministries at Wesley Seminary of Indiana Wesleyan University. Scott and Lenny explore the deeper discipleship that transc…
00:27:07 |
Tue 25 Sep 2018
Episode 46: Interview with Mark Youngman
Scott interviews the Rev. Mark Youngman, one of the pastors at Providence United Methodist Church. Scott and Mark discuss some of the common challenges churches face with regard to small group minist…
00:29:25 |
Mon 10 Sep 2018
Episode 45: Interview with Rev. Dave Barnhart
Scott interviews Rev. Dave Barnhart pastor at Saint Junia United Methodist Church in Montgomery, Alabama. Saint Junia is a network of house churches that is intentional about participation, justice m…
00:26:40 |
Mon 27 Aug 2018
Episode 44: Small Groups and Worship
Scott joins Rev. Cynthia Wilson, Associate General Secretary for Leadership Ministries at Discipleship Ministries, and Rev. Jackson Henry, Director of Music Ministries, for a conversation about the v…
00:30:24 |
Mon 13 Aug 2018
Episode 43 - Courageous Conversations In Small Groups
Scott interviews Rev. Chris Barbieri, author and deacon in North Georgia. They discuss dynamics to consider when having a difficult conversation in a small group or Sunday school class.
00:34:38 |
Mon 30 Jul 2018
Episode 42 - Interview with Rev. Talbot Davis
Scott interviews Rev. Talbot Davis, pastor at Good Shepherd UMC in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Abingdon author. We explore the small group ministry model at Good Shepherd, multi-ethnic small group…
00:30:17 |
Mon 16 Jul 2018
Episode 41: Small Groups with Older Adults
Scott welcomes Rev. Doc Hall, Director of Older Adult Spiritual Formation Programs for the Upper Room, to discuss unique dynamics of small groups with and for older adults.
00:28:09 |
Mon 02 Jul 2018
Episode 40: Small Groups – General Rule of Discipleship
For Steve’s last episode, we explore what a General Rule of Discipleship is and how it can cultivate a culture of disciple-making across the church and for small groups.
00:34:21 |
Mon 18 Jun 2018
Episode 39: Small Groups – Baptism’s Connection to Discipleship (Part II)
This the second part of Steve’s interview with Phil Meadows who is a professor at Asbury Theological Seminary. Phil’s latest book "Remembering Our Baptism: Discipleship and Mission in the Wesleyan Sp…
00:34:02 |
Tue 05 Jun 2018
Episode 38: Small Groups – Baptism’s Connection to Discipleship (Part 1)
Steve interviews Phil Meadows who is a professor at Asbury Theological Seminary. Phil’s latest book Remembering Our Baptism: Discipleship and Mission in the Wesleyan Spirit is the focus of the conver…
00:38:41 |
Mon 21 May 2018
Episode 37: Small Groups – Formation of Habits (Part II)
Scott and Steve debrief about their interview with James K. A. Smith. We explore cultural liturgies that shape us and the importance of the connection between worship and small group ministry.
00:30:36 |
Mon 07 May 2018
Episode 36: Small Groups – Formation of Habits
Scott and Steve had the opportunity to interview James K. A. Smith who is a professor of philosophy at Calvin College. Professor Smith has written numerous books including "You Are What You Love" whi…
00:35:57 |
Tue 24 Apr 2018
Episode 35: Band Meetings with Scott Kisker (Part II)
In the second part of Steve’s interview with Scott Kisker, they focus on the risk of intimacy that occur in band meetings. They also explore how real freedom to love God and neighbor results from the…
00:38:38 |
Tue 10 Apr 2018
Episode 34: Band Meetings with Scott Kisker (Part I)
Steve interviews Scott Kisker, professor of the History of Christianity at United Theological Seminary, and co-author of "The Band Meeting". In Part 1, the discussion centers on the history and pract…
00:27:42 |
Wed 21 Mar 2018
Episode 33: Connect Groups to Grace Groups
Scott and Steve interview Cindy Yanchury, Minister of Faith Formation at Advent United Methodist Church in Eagan, Minnesota. Cindy discusses the growth of Connect groups while Scott and Steve explore…
00:32:47 |
Mon 12 Mar 2018
Episode 32: Small Groups – Visual Faith Project
Scott interviews Nancy Going (Executive Director at Vibrant Faith) to discuss the use of the Visual Faith Project’s image cards and other visuals for faith formation. Scott and Steve also explore the…
00:33:50 |
Mon 26 Feb 2018
Episode 31: Small Groups - Building Trust
Scott and Steve consider the vital role trust has in making groups thrive. We also note how baptism provides a foundation for identity and the place of vulnerability.
00:25:07 |
Mon 12 Feb 2018
Episode 30: Small Groups – Group Dynamics (Part II)
Scott and Steve discuss group dynamics including the cycle of Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, and Reforming. They also discuss how to push groups through the “doldrums.”
00:27:43 |
Mon 29 Jan 2018
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