Embodied Holiness
The Embodied Holiness Podcast explores how faith takes shape in everyday life. Each episode focuses on a practical topic, the challenges it presents, and what it means to embody holiness right where we are. Through honest stories, trusted resources, and conversations with special guests, we invite you to discover a way of following Jesus that is both deeply spiritual and deeply human. If you’re longing to grow in holiness in real, lived-out ways, you’re in the right place.
Embodied Holiness
Ep. 88 What Happens When We Take Communion? with Ricky James
Another great question from one of the children of Parkway Heights UMC: "What happens when we take communion? Are the bread and juice (wine) turning into Christ’s body and blood?" Susan and Cliff talk with Rev. Dr. Ricky James about the mystery of this sacred meal and why it matters for our life of faith.
ABOUT RICKY: The Rev. Dr. Ricky James is the Dean of the Chapel and Director of Church Relations at Millsaps College. A native of Hattiesburg, Ricky is a graduate of Millsaps College, Duke University, and Emory University.
Ricky also serves as a Chaplain in the United States Navy Reserve. He is the Battalion Chaplain for the 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, USMC, in Camp Pendleton, CA.
He is married to Megan James, VP of Student Affairs and Dean of Students at Millsaps College and they have two amazing children, Henry and Catherine.
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Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.