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The Yadkin Examen

By Yadkinville United Methodist Church

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come.

We will use prompts for self-reflection from various sources like the 22 questions John Wesley and the Holy Club at Oxford would ask themselves daily. In addition to that each week our prayer will begin with an excerpt from Sunday’s sermon and we reflect on some questions from the sermon and worship.

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Compassion: Matthew 25:31-46

The Yadkin ExamenJan 23, 2023

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Confounding our Expectations: Mark 11:1-11

Confounding our Expectations: Mark 11:1-11

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habits?

Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?

Did the Bible live in me today?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What do you expect God to do in your life? In the world? 

Where has God confounded your expectations before? 

Where do you need God to confound your expectations again? 


Mar 25, 202412:03
World Without Sin: Jeremiah 31:31-34

World Without Sin: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?

Do I  pass on to another what was told to me in confidence?

Can I be trusted?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What would a world without Sin look like? 

What would your life without Sin be like? 

What do you need to do in order to more fully shine forth the light of God in your life? 


Mar 18, 202412:28
Snakes Remain: Numbers 21:4-9

Snakes Remain: Numbers 21:4-9

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Do I grumble or complain constantly?

Is Christ real to me?

Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Where are you trying to “do it without God?”

How can you take the dangers of sin more seriously in your life?


Mar 11, 202412:22
10 Commandments: Exodus 20:1-17

10 Commandments: Exodus 20:1-17

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I proud?

Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?

Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Which of the 10 Commandments do you struggle to understand the most? 

How can you orient your life around the grace and hope of Christ? 


Mar 04, 202413:22
Fear & Doubt: Genesis 17
Feb 26, 202412:59
No Replacements: Genesis 9:8-17

No Replacements: Genesis 9:8-17

On February 18th, Yadkinville UMC is centering our worship around Genesis 9:8-17. Join us in the practice of lectio divinia as we prepare for worship together.

If you would like to financially support this ministry of YUMC visit yadkinvilleumc.org/contribute and use the "other" option.

The New Revised Standard Version, copyright ©1989 National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by Permission. All rights are reserved.

Feb 19, 202412:29
Fear & Stewardship: Mark 9:2-9
Feb 12, 202412:05
Crowds: Mark 1:29-39

Crowds: Mark 1:29-39

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?

Did the Bible live in me today?

Do I give it time to speak to me everyday?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Why do you think the crowds were drawn to Jesus in Mark 1:29-39?

What does it mean to reframe our service in terms of Christ’s service? 

What “If only…” is holding you back from fully living into the kingdom of God? 


Feb 05, 202412:33
Amazed: Mark 1:21-28
Jan 29, 202412:22
Fishers of People: Mark 1:14-20

Fishers of People: Mark 1:14-20

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Is Christ real to me? 

Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?

Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What is the difference between “fishing for people” as a task or job verses it being an identity? 

What identity are you holding onto too tightly?

How would your day to day life look different if your first identity was as a follower of Christ?


Jan 22, 202413:16
Wheelbarrow: John 21:15-19

Wheelbarrow: John 21:15-19

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?

Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?

Do I grumble or complain constantly?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What is Jesus calling me to do? 

What is keeping me from what Christ is calling me to do (or from getting in the wheelbarrow)

Jan 17, 202413:58
Baptism of Our Lord: Mark 1:4-11
Jan 08, 202413:08
Christmas: Luke 2:1-20
Dec 27, 202312:44
Perplexed: Luke 1:25-36

Perplexed: Luke 1:25-36

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Did the Bible live in me today?

Do I give it time to speak to me everyday?

Am I enjoying prayer?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Is there something you are perplexed about right now? 

Is there something in your life that has you questioning “Why me?” or “Am I ready?”

How can you hold on to these questions while taking the next step with God?


Dec 18, 202314:04
Joesph & Little Steps: Matthew 1:18-25

Joesph & Little Steps: Matthew 1:18-25

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Can I be trusted?

Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habits?

Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What aspect of faith, discipleship, or a disciplined life has never clicked for you?

What has been the most helpful to you in your faith? 

What small step can you take in faith this season?


Dec 11, 202311:60
Unpacking Christmas: Luke 1:5-25

Unpacking Christmas: Luke 1:5-25

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?

Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?

Do I  pass on to another what was told to me in confidence?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What are you most worried about? How are you praying about it? 

How would your life be different if you lived every money like Jesus was about to be born again? 

How can you live your life even more like Christ is real to you? 


Dec 04, 202314:08
Stewardship with Zacchaeus: Luke 19:1-10

Stewardship with Zacchaeus: Luke 19:1-10

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?

Do I grumble or complain constantly?

Is Christ real to me?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What is your Zaccheus moment? A moment when it felt like someone recognized you. Called you, loved you?

Is there someone in your life who needs to be called down out of a tree? 

How can you orient yourself more towards God?


Nov 27, 202314:31
Stewardship: Luke 12:35-48

Stewardship: Luke 12:35-48

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy, or distrustful?

How do I spend my spare time?

Am I proud?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Today we are doing this section of our reflection a little differently. Think of the last 2 times you spent money ask yourself these questions about those purchases. 

By spending that money was I acting like the person I want to be? Was I acting like a steward of God’s resources or was I acting like I own the place? 

Was that purchase supported or prohibited by scripture? Which Scripture? 

Can I offer that purchase/ spending to God? 

How would I feel if God brought those purchases up at my resurrection?


Nov 20, 202314:37
Deep Time: Micah 3:5-12
Nov 13, 202313:33
All Saints & Souls: Matthew 5:1-12

All Saints & Souls: Matthew 5:1-12

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

When did I last speak to someone else about my faith?

Do I pray about the money I spend?

Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Which beatitude do you find the most challenging?

Who are the saints that impacted your life?

What does it mean to you that we worship with a great cloud of witnesses? 


Nov 06, 202311:26
The Greatest Commandment: Matthew 22:34-46

The Greatest Commandment: Matthew 22:34-46

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Did the Bible live in me today?

Do I give it time to speak to me everyday?

Am I enjoying prayer?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What parts of my heart, soul, mind, or strength do I need to turn over to God? 

Where do I struggle to love my neighbor as myself and what can I do about it? 

How are you working on your relationship with Christ?


Oct 30, 202314:37
Whose Face: Matthew 22:15-22

Whose Face: Matthew 22:15-22

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Can I be trusted?

Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habits?

Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Where do you see God’s face?

What keeps you from seeing the image of God in others? 

How do we render unto God what is Gods if our (well off, addicticed, smart, powerful, weak, white, black, spanish speaking, gay, straight, trans) neighbor carries the face of God/ is made in the image of God?


Oct 23, 202312:31
Weird Wedding: Matthew 22:1-14

Weird Wedding: Matthew 22:1-14

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?

Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?

Do I  pass on to another what was told to me in confidence?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Where do you see yourself in this parable? 

What questions rise up for you while you hear the parable? 

Are you keeping yourself from being transformed by the Holy Spirit? 


Oct 16, 202312:28
Rejecting God: Matthew 21:33-46

Rejecting God: Matthew 21:33-46

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?

Do I grumble or complain constantly?

Is Christ real to me?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

How do do you reject God? 

How does an encounter with God “break us down?”

Where do you need to be broken down?


Oct 09, 202314:07
To Transform: Matthew 21:23-32

To Transform: Matthew 21:23-32

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

How do I spend my spare time?

Am I proud?

Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What do you do in your life to put yourself in a place to listen to the Holy Spirit

What anxieties or insecurities do you have that keep you from the transforming power of Jesus Christ? 

What do you think being made perfect in love would look like in your life?


Oct 02, 202312:32
God Comes Back: Matthew 20:1-16

God Comes Back: Matthew 20:1-16

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Do I insist upon doing something about which my conscience is uneasy?

Am I defeated in any part of my life?

Am I jealous, impure, critical, irritable, touchy, or distrustful?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What barriers to participation exist in our society and community? 

How can you work around barriers that keep people separated from a full life? 

How can you embody God’s magnificent love today?


Sep 25, 202313:41
Forgiveness as Gift: Matthew 18:21-35
Sep 18, 202313:05
Forgiveness as Community: Matthew 18 pt 1

Forgiveness as Community: Matthew 18 pt 1

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. 

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

 Do I give the Bible time to speak to me everyday?

Am I enjoying prayer?

When did I last speak to someone else about my faith?

         

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

How have you felt God’s forgiveness? 

Have you been forgiven by someone in the community? 

What are some ways you can work to bring forgiveness and reconciliation into your life and this church? 


Sep 11, 202312:02
Cross & Discipleship: Matthew 16

Cross & Discipleship: Matthew 16

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text.

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I a slave to dress, friends, work, or habits?

Am I self-conscious, self-pitying, or self-justifying?

Did the Bible live in me today?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Is there a burden in your life that you need help with right now? How are you praying about it? 

Is there someone in the church community you can ask for help? 

What do you think would happen if you handed your burden over to Christ?


Sep 04, 202311:01
Healing a Family: Genesis 45
Aug 28, 202313:50
Joseph and Pharoah's Dream

Joseph and Pharoah's Dream

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text.

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Is Christ real to me?

Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?

Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Where do you need hope in your life? 

Who can you have a conversation about your faith with? 

Who can you invite to church or to pray the Yadkin Examen with?


Aug 21, 202314:30
Joseph, Potiphar's wife, and blessing

Joseph, Potiphar's wife, and blessing

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text.

Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?

Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?

Do I grumble or complain constantly?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

Who is blessing you right now? 

Who can you bless in your life? 


Aug 14, 202313:30
Joseph pt 1: Genesis 37
Aug 07, 202314:37
Storms: Mark 4

Storms: Mark 4

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives.


Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

When did I last speak to someone else about my faith?

Do I pray about the money I spend?

Do I get to bed on time and get up on time?


Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

What do you want to ask God for? 

Has a storm happened in your life that has emboldened you in your faith? 

What storms can you help others through?


Jul 31, 202312:56
Laugh: Genesis 18
Jul 24, 202314:48
The Word of God: John 1

The Word of God: John 1

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text.


Reflection questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Do I disobey God in anything?

Did the Bible live in me today?

Do I give it time to speak to me everyday?

Reflection questions from the sermon and scripture text

What have you been taught about the doctrines of scripture inerrancy or infallibility? How is that different from what is suggested in the sermon and that the proclamation that “the Word of God” is Christ? 

How can you read scripture in community? 

How is your private scripture reading?


Jul 17, 202313:42
Political Divides: Matthew & Romans
Jul 10, 202312:09
How can we be more welcoming? John 6:1-14

How can we be more welcoming? John 6:1-14

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text.

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I consciously or unconsciously creating the impression that I am better than I really am? In other words, am I a hypocrite?

Am I honest in all my acts and words, or do I exaggerate?

Do I  pass on to another what was told to me in confidence?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

Who helped you to know the welcome of God’s Kingdom? 

How can you extend the love and welcome of God?

Whose “picture” do you need to hang on your wall? 


Jul 03, 202312:36
Solvitar Ambulando: Romans 6:1-11
Jun 26, 202312:36
God at Work: Ezekiel
Jun 19, 202314:04
Listening & Revisiting The Last Supper

Listening & Revisiting The Last Supper

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. This week we are going into the archives all the way back to Holy Week of 2023 and centering our time around the Maundy Thursday sermon preached by missionary Deaconess Joy Prim.

Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Am I proud?

Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?

Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?

Reflection Questions from the Sermon

What voices do you need to listen to more carefully? 

How can we make sure we are listening to a diversity of voices? 

Where can you work for justice and spread God’s love in our community? 


Jun 19, 202314:26
Part of God's Story: Genesis 1
Jun 05, 202316:27
Pentecost, Unity, Identity: Acts 2
May 30, 202312:36
Glory: John 17:1-11
May 22, 202312:37
Demonstrated Love: John 14
May 15, 202311:23
Midwives: Exodus 1:8-21

Midwives: Exodus 1:8-21

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text.

May 08, 202313:36
What does the Holy Spirit Do? Romans 8:14-27

What does the Holy Spirit Do? Romans 8:14-27

Welcome to the Yadkin Examen. The Examen is a weekly prayer podcast. Every Monday we take a moment to reflect on our week past, give thanks to God, and seek strength for the day and week to come. We use reflection questions from different sources to help us seriously pray and review our own spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical lives. Each episode begins with an excerpt from Sunday's sermon and ends with the scripture text. On April 30th we answered the question "What does the Holy Spirit do?" with our preacher Rev. Jonathan Gaylord


Reflection Questions selected from John Wesley and the Holy Club

Do I thank God that I am not as other people, especially as the Pharisees who despised the publican?

Is there anyone whom I fear, dislike, disown, criticize, hold a resentment toward or disregard? If so, what am I doing about it?

Do I grumble or complain constantly?


Reflection Questions from the Sermon

How am I listening for the call of the Holy Spirit? 

Where is the Holy Spirit trying to get my attention? 

What does it mean to me that the Holy Spirit is the embodiment of God’s love and unity. 


May 01, 202313:17
What Jesus says about Forgiveness?: Matthew 18:21-35
Apr 24, 202313:11
Why God Allows Suffering: John 9:1-12
Apr 17, 202312:52
Easter: John 20:1-18
Apr 10, 202313:04