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Over the course of the past 8 episodes, we’ve seen endless examples of those who have engaged in the work of helping vulnerable people. Where might you fit into this song of freedom?

“Look Again” youtu.be/44EvOqCMrIE

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Please visit our website at www.setfreemovement for more information. To continue this conversation or to talk to someone about how to start a team in your community please email Diane at diane@setfreemovement.org

Let’s travel outside the borders of America to visit Zsuzsa, the Hungary Set Free Team leader who is working to prevent exploitation of the at risk kids in her community!

Email Zsuzsa: setfreehungary@gmail.com

See www.setfreemovement.com/hungary/ for more info or to donate!

Nov 16th, 2020
Jeff Foster is in the business of creating community— one cup of coffee at a time. Common Grounds sells fair trade coffee, but it’s also changing lives and preventing human trafficking in a more local context.

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Tammy and her team at MyPlace in Jackson, Michigan are providing bright futures for foster children. Join us as we discuss why foster kids are at a higher risk to become victims and what can be done to make an impact!

www.myplacejackson.org/

Tim Keller’s book: www.amazon.com/Generous-Justice-Gods-Grace-Makes/dp/1594486077

Today Set Free Movement leader Kevin Austin interviews Josh about the team operating in Youngstown, Ohio about their work inside area strip clubs, where they bring gifts, meals, and hope to women and owners who operate within.

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David Zach of the band Remedy Drive isn’t just writing songs against human trafficking— he’s going undercover in the brothels overseas to find and free those who are in slavery. Listen today as he describes the mission, how it affects him when he comes home, and how it’s changed the music he writes for the band.

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Song today is The Wings of the Dawn from the album Commodity by Remedy Drive

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www.theexodusroad.com

Text remedy to 51555 to get text updates when a victim is freed from trafficking!

In our second of eight episodes, we talk with Amanda Phillips from Set Free Macon County about how pornography ties into human trafficking, how even “free sites” can contribute to the problem, and ways you can address this growing issue.

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Watch the full Childhood 2.0 documentary: youtu.be/He3IJJhFy-I

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www.amazon.com/Our-Backyard-Human-Trafficking-America/dp/0801018579

In the first of eight episodes in the direction of freedom, we speak to Kevin Austin about McDonalds activism, the danger of apathy, and the hope and power of community.

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Music- “Brighter than Apathy” by Remedy Drive

Superintendent Michael Traylor joins us to discuss how racial justice could be possible within the context of hundreds of years of injustices. What’s different in recent movements that has largely been passed by in previous years? How do we each use our position, power, and influence to make a difference?

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An invalid man sits by a legendary pool, hoping to get healed after 38 years. But he’s about to meet someone who can do what the pool never could... how will he respond?

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Pastor Paul Alf wasn’t concerned as he headed to the church building a few weeks ago to check on an alarm that had been triggered, but what he found was devastating. Moundford Free Methodist Church had been completely trashed and destroyed from within. But as details emerged regarding the guilty party, Pastor Alf refused to end the story on this dark note...

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At age 16, Brian Warth was tried as an adult and sent to prison for life for his involvement in the shooting of a rival gang member. But God had greater plans for his life, and last summer Brian stood before GC19 to tell his story and encourage the Church...

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16 year old Rachel Duncan was asked to lead her church’s youth group. But how would she be prepared or equipped for such a task, still being in high school herself? Would it even be possible?

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In 1975, Howard Snyder wrote The Problem of Wineskins— and although its been 45 years since then, the message is even more relevant today. After this pandemic, will we attempt to put new wine into old wineskins?

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There’s something about music that can reach the human soul quicker than spoken word or sermon. Today we talk to Jason Silver, who has been using Scripture to create music for years, about doubt, faith, and how it all can be expressed in song!

Check out Jason’s Youtube Channel here: www.youtube.com/user/jasonsilver

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Bishop Linda Adams was elected as the first female Bishop of the FMC-USA in June. Since then, many changes have affected her life— both personally and worldwide. Is there any added pressure due to her historic election? What differences has she experienced after moving on from ICCM? How does she feel the church can be positively affected by the corona pandemic? Discussion on this (and more) today!

Check out the article Bishop Adams refers to: journal.praxislabs.org/leading-beyond-the-blizzard-why-every-organization-is-now-a-startup-b7f32fb278ff?gi=fa76a632f7ea

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Join Josh and Bishop Keith Cowart as we discuss the South, missions as a spiritual discipline, and a behind the scenes view into the recent decision to request that all Free Methodist USA churches close their physical doors for the time being...

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Today we are joined by Bishop Matt Whitehead as we discuss his take on the GC19 election, the past few months in his new role, and the opportunities available to the church during the coronavirus outbreak. You’ll be challenged to place a vital dependence upon God!

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What does Jesus think about faith based upon miracles? Is there a danger to putting too much of a focus on signs and wonders? Today we take a look at the second sign recorded in the Gospel of John!

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While many early films featured white male directors and male main characters (or a princess being saved by the male character), diversity in modern film has allowed Hollywood to tell new stories.

Join Heather Baker Utley and Denny Wayman of Cinema in Focus as we discuss the roles of gender and race in film!

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As things transform daily all around the world due to the spread of cv19, churches are changing, adapting, and deciding how to best reach out the the world around them. Today Josh and Carissa discuss the changes, the response of local churches, and the response of the denomination.

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After reading about Special Friends Camp in the January edition of Light and Life Magazine, we wanted to dive even deeper into what makes this camp in Washington a beautiful image of the Kingdom of God! Listen as we interview Development Director Jessica Wilson about her role in all of the amazing ministries at Warm Beach Camp!

Check out the website for Special Friends Camp: www.warmbeach.com/camps/special-needs-programs/

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After 3 years and 138 episodes, we figured it would be good to do what every movie studio seems to be doing.... create a sequel to our original installment! Today, we discuss three freedoms that are celebrated within the Free Methodist Church that call us to a unique lifestyle of holiness...

Writing on holiness by BT Roberts: restart.typepad.com/my_weblog/2013/04/holiness-teachings-how-holiness-is-obtained-bt-roberts.html

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Mindi Grieser Cromwell works with Marston Memorial Historical Center to uncover our Free Methodist past, but dusting off the books of history isn’t where the process ends. Join us as we learn the stories of those who have come before us— and how their successes and mistakes can inform and transform our present.

Use your device’s app store and search for StoryCorps to record and share your story today!

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It took us three years, but we recently wrapped up teaching through the entire book of James via the podcast. Join us now as we begin a new Scripture study over the course of the next few months, diving deep into the treasure hunt John the Gospel writer has laid out for us by examining his seven signs....

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Having spent a lifetime in the Church, Dallas Jenkins realized what many of us have also admitted: movies and mini-series about the life of Jesus are often limited, cheesy, or a combination of both. But instead of accepting that reality, Dallas forged a new one— resulting in the very first multi-season show about the life of Jesus, The Chosen.

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Download the app “The Chosen” and watch all of Season 1 for free now! To order a DVD or more info, check out studios.vidangel.com/the-chosen/

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For over 20 years, God has stationed Free Methodist missionary Gerry McNamara in the country of Hungary. Today, Gerry joins us to talk about the current work of the churches, the reality of pastoral burnout, and the hope of Jesus in the midst of our world.

(I apologize for the sound quality in this episode, causing Gerry’s voice to be much quieter than my own. There was a setting that I didn’t realize was on until it was time to post the episode. We will make sure this is fixed moving forward!)

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Over the last several years, endless news reports of divisions within the United Methodist Church over human sexuality have surfaced. Now, those divisions may result in churches being added to the FMC. What has led to where we are now, and how do we as Free Methodists respond to this?

www.theindychannel.com/news/working-for-you/thieves-create-challenging-times-for-southwest-side-church-community

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Quite a bit happened in 2019– and today we’re attempting to recap the Free Methodist year, as well as look forward to a few upcoming aspects of 2020 we’re most excited about!

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Is “happiness and cheer” just a lyric to a Christmas song? Is there any hope in today’s dark world? Can we truly celebrate Christmas with real joy in the midst of continued devastation, deception, and death in our world?

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Over the course of her life, Pastor Carlene Nisley has prayed a simple prayer: “God, I want all you have for me.” When her husband unexpectedly died in September of 2018, she was forced to submit to an endless set of questions: How and why would God allow this? What did it mean for her future? What would it mean for the impending holidays? Join us as we discuss Carlene’s journey— and really, all of our own.

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You’re familiar with the legend of Santa, but have you heard of the incredibly moving story of La Bafana, the gift-giving Witch in Italy? Today we begin a multiple week series on Christmas as we seek to uncover missed opportunities...

Link to episode with Al Mellinger of Marketplace Manna: fmcradio.podbean.com/e/101-marketplace-manna-with-bulgaria-missionary-al-mellinger/

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With the transition to a brand new director in October, International Child Care Ministries is progressing even further into their 2020 Vision... but what is the ultimate goal of the vision, and how will it ultimately be achieved? Ray Babcock joins us to tell us more!

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How do we take part in breaking the harmful cycles that have surfaced in others’ lives? Is there any purpose to engaging “psychological healing,” or should we just focus on the spiritual? Is it possible to address Jesus in someone’s life, yet leave out any physical or emotional healings they may need? Kim Roth, urban missionary to Rochester NY, joins us to talk about all of this and more!
lightandlifemagazine.com/outreach-features-reproducing-fm-church/
outreachmagazine.com/ideas/church-profiles/45807-becoming-a-river-church-light-life-christian-fellowship.html
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It’s time for our final journey into the book of James! Join us as we conclude this ongoing 3 year study of a book that refocuses us on action, not just words. Today, we learn about effective prayer— and how to seek healing for someone who is sick.
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We conclude this chapter of our series on worship by talking to Brian Walrath, a professor at Spring Arbor University who helps us navigate the Scriptural definition of true worship. How do modern methods compare to what we see in the Bible? Why have we seen a trend of reserved worshippers in many congregations, in contrast to David in 2 Samuel 6? These questions and more today!
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We conclude this chapter of our series on worship by talking to Brian Walrath, a professor at Spring Arbor University who helps us navigate the Scriptural definition of true worship. How do modern methods compare to what we see in the Bible? Why have we seen a trend of reserved worshippers in many congregations, in contrast to David in 2 Samuel 6? These questions and more today!
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To some Christians, Halloween is a day that celebrates evil, the devil, and other nefarious practices. But what if Halloween was meant to be so much more— a lost practice amongst many churches that could lead us to a deeper understanding of lament... and worship?
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To some Christians, Halloween is a day that celebrates evil, the devil, and other nefarious practices. But what if Halloween was meant to be so much more— a lost practice amongst many churches that could lead us to a deeper understanding of lament... and worship?
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Some in the modern Church have described liturgy as an ancient, outdated form of worship. But what if we all experience liturgy all the time without even realizing it.. and what if liturgy were a way to reach the next generation?
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Some in the modern Church have described liturgy as an ancient, outdated form of worship. But what if we all experience liturgy all the time without even realizing it.. and what if liturgy were a way to reach the next generation?
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Our conversation on worship continues with Soo Ji Alvarez as we discuss multi-cultural worship integration, worship in the persecuted church, and more!
Read the Sept 2018 Light and Life article on persecution: lightandlifemagazine.com/blessed-are-the-persecuted-why-sharp-knives-are-safer-than-dull-blades/
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Our conversation on worship continues with Soo Ji Alvarez as we discuss multi-cultural worship integration, worship in the persecuted church, and more!
Read the Sept 2018 Light and Life article on persecution: lightandlifemagazine.com/blessed-are-the-persecuted-why-sharp-knives-are-safer-than-dull-blades/
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In the first of a new series on worship, we talk to Ephram Wilkoff from Edgewood Church in New York about the nature of authentic worship. For a Christian, what parts of life constitute worship? What do we do when we don’t like the music styles chosen for Sunday services? Is it enough to constrain our worship experience to a building on Sunday morning? These questions and more in our discussion today!
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