Scott sits down with Rev. Jon Kuncel who has been ministering with youth & young adults in the NM Conference for decades. He shares some thoughts about what's changed in the last couple of tumultuous years and what remains the same.

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Epiphany with Rev. Dr. Heike Miller

Jan 17th, 2023 32m 15s

Rev. Dr. Heike Miller chats about traditions she experienced in her homeland of southwestern Germany. They could be scary. They could be hope-filled. There's a lot about a different expression of Epiphany that informs the season in which we

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. Ernie Vineyard

Sep 13th, 2022 31m 7s

Scott sits down with Clovis DS, Rev. Ernie Vineyard to talk about something near and dear to Ernie's heart - the rural/small church. We also get an inside look at DSing small churches.

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. Nema LeCuyer

Jul 25th, 2022 31m

Scott sits down with Rev. Nema LeCuyer to talk about Salvation Mountain, a remarkable art installation built by one man in the California desert. It's devoted to the simple message that God loves you.

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Revs Bill Case & Ross Whiteaker

May 31st, 2022 50m 38s

Scott sits down with Pastors Bill Case & Ross Whiteaker to share stories about they came to be who they are, their faith journeys and perspectives.

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. Raul Garcia

Mar 21st, 2022 29m 9s

Scott sits down with Pastor of Asbury UMC-Odessa, Raul Garcia to talk about his unique journey to Odessa, how being flexible during the pandemic was a blessing, and beard envy.

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. Dr. Michael Beck

Feb 10th, 2022 47m 1s

Scott sits down with Rev. Dr. Michael Beck, pastor of 2 churches in the FL Conference, Director of the Fresh Expressions House of Studies at United Theological Seminary, author of many "church nerd" books. We discussed his new more autobiograp

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. Kim Kinsey

Dec 16th, 2021 30m 25s

Host, Scott Sharp sits down with Rev. Kim Kinsey, Senior Pastor of Western Hills UMC in El Paso to talk about Advent. They touch upon Narnia, C.S. Lewis and even the Goo Goo Dolls. As always, Kim approaches the topic from a deeply insightful

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. Blair Thompson-White

Nov 18th, 2021 56m 13s

Scott sits down with Rev. Blair Thompson-White, Director of Leadership Ministry for TMF to discuss how to apply the 5 Adaptive Muscles to this strange time for the church. For more, please find Blair's podcast, Igniting Imagination at: Igniti

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. George Miller

Sep 27th, 2021 33m 25s

Scott sits down with Rev. George Miller to discuss his unique ministry in welcoming and serving immigrant populations at the US border and also in Europe. He shares how his background and every ministry experience has prepared him for what cam

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev's D.G. & Tiffany Hollums

Aug 26th, 2021 40m 49s

Scott sits down with Reverends D.G. & Tiffany Hollums to discuss their transition from serving at the margins to returning to the Local Church. Tiffany explains why she should never be trusted with fire. D.G. talks about his idea for a new mi

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Bishop Robert Schnase

Jul 21st, 2021 40m 26s

The NM Conference will share Bishop Schnase starting in January. Scott and Bishop Schnase discuss a variety of topics including crossing borders, the Rio Grande, approaching the many changes impacting the UMC, spiritual disciplines and more.

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. Randall Partin

Apr 26th, 2021 40m 26s

NM Conference Provost, Rev. Dr. Randall Partin joins Scott to discuss ideas of what the church might be called to be post-pandemic, how history can inform what hasn't always been this way and can change, why getting back to "normal" may not be

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. Blossom Matthews

Feb 25th, 2021 39m 45s

Scott Sharp chats with Blossom Matthews about what Sabbath looks like to different people and how to incorporate Sabbath into pastor's and leader's daily lives. She also discusses the topic of her DMin, which is about equipping people to be Fr

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Jackson Brooks & Campos-MacDonald

Jan 25th, 2021 45m 28s

Join Rev. Scott Sharp, Rev. Dr. Kelly Jackson Brooks and Pastor Cazandra Campos-MacDonald as they discuss the challenges impacting clergy (and their families) during this time and provide some helpful suggestions. They also discuss their nonpr

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe

Dec 8th, 2020 27m 14s

Join Bishop W. Earl Bledsoe & Rev. Scott Sharp as they discuss Advent - making room for Emmanuel to be with us.

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. Kelly McCuaig

Aug 20th, 2020 29m 32s

Rev. Kelly McCuaig joins host, Rev. Scott Sharp to discuss Kelly's missionary view of pastoring in a COVD-19 world. They discuss the emerging "online campus" in each church, the value of a coach, quarantine styling and more.

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Rev. Dan Boyd

Jul 13th, 2020 40m 23s

Rev. Dan Boyd, Pastor of FUMC-Carlsbad joins Rev. Dr. Scott Sharp to discuss how pastors need to hold together a multitude of tensions, especially with the complexities presented by a pandemic. Dan also wears the hat of the Chair of the Confere

Pastors in Pews Podcast - Felicia Hopkins

Jun 19th, 2020 50m 50s

Rev. Scott Sharp interviews the dynamic and thought-provoking DS of the Amarillo District, Felicia Hopkins. She openly discusses her experiences of racism and how through hard work and navigating the system, she became a leader in the UMC. Sh

Pastors in Pews Podcast

May 11th, 2020 37m 7s

Pastors in Pews Podcast will allow us to hear the stories of the pastors in the NM Conference. In this odd time of "social distancing", we'll also delve into how pastors are approaching things differently. This week we interview Rev. Amy Wil

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