In this Episode Chris and Jason talk about the drumbeat of Holy Week as we prepare for Easter. 

In this Episode Chis and Jason sit down with dual Pastor Robert (Bob) Garvey who shares his story and tells us about a new program REVIVE  Ministries. The Program runs on Thursday Eve...

Spring is almost here and it's time to clear out the head from the indoors and get outside and enjoy the weather. In this episode Chris and Jason talk through a sondscape of the anticipation for brighter days ahead. Hope you will ...

It is amazing how our hour of need can bring us to a place of giving. In this episode, Jason sits with two friends Matt and Aaron who found themselves on the streets of Philadelphia, suffering from the elements and the infi...

Before Clay Street Low Barrier Shelter could open, winter had arrived and a local nonprofit organization Tenfold

Christmas time is here . . . and we would like to share with you some Christmas cheer.   Jonette and Jason share some of their favorite Christmas memories and offer to you a Christmas story given from the mouths of babes...

In this Episode Chris and Jason sit down with the YMCA of the Roses CEO Larry Richardson to discuss the YMCA's part in providing services at Lancaster cities new Low-Barrier Shelter located at Otterbein Unite...

State Representative, Ismail Smith-Wade-El  of the 49th District sits before the congregation At OUMC and shares the work he dose in our state legislator on issues of homelessness and the current housing crisis here in Lancas...

In this Episode we Learn about the Lancaster Redevelopment Authority and How the Redevelopment Fund is working to ensure that all residents of Lancaster County have a safe, affordable place to call home. Specifically, the work of Executi...

We continue our series on the Emergency Low-Barrier Shelter, now well under construction, at Otterbein United Methodist Church and the struggle for shelter, connection, and a home for our most vulnerable neighbors.  Chris and <...

As we move from the long hot summer days and transition to the chilled fall evenings, in this episode Pastor Chris and Jason share a little of what's to come for the congregation at Otterbein UMC .  Unpack your sweater...

We have the lease and the months of deliberations have brought us to the ground breaking. . . not only the soil beneath the foundation but, the opportunity for a congregation to discover its commitment to sharing more than just brick and mortar...

In this Episode Jason talks with Deacon Darryl Stephens about his new book Reckoning Methodism: Mission and Division in the Public Church the book  is a timely appraisal of White church and society in the United...

 Welcoming the new pastor at Otterbein United Methodist Church.  There are a lot of changes at the facility and with the leadership at OUMC in this episode we introduce our new pastor, Rev. Chris Eden and get a chance to learn little ...

It's the end of an era at  Otterbein UMC as we say good-bye to our loving pastor Jonette.  It was her dream that began this Podcast and we thank her for all the episode and interviews that share the stories of the individuals whom mak...

Join the OUMC Bell Choir as they prepare for a Great Joy, preforming for the congregation at Otterbein United Methodist Church. 

In this Episode Jonette shares with us the Great news from the UMC World Conference and how our United Methodist Church, after many years can now fully live up to our Moto " Open Hearts Open Minds Open Doors"

in this episode Jonette shares with us the Beautiful story depicted in the 2019 illustrated book by Charlie Mackesy The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.  "What ...

Jason and Jonette share a conversation about recognizing our sins as we lead up to our forgiveness and salvation in this time of Lent.

Jason continues his conversation  with Chris Eden.  We can overcome  our fear and find ourselves on a path to a more trusting and loving relationship with the Creator. 

Jason sits down again with Chris Eden for a candid conversation in search of a  conscious awareness for the Kingdom of God. How we might see it through the distractions of our lives around us and how when perceived, it change...

In  this Episode Jason sits down with Rev. Greg Myers, guest pastor for OUMC and talks about his sermons and personal ministry.

While Jonette is a way on sabbatical we have some guest pastors here at Otterbein.  In this episode Jason sits down with Chris Eden for an opportunity to  get to know a little about him and his ministry.

Happy New Year! We start the new year in the midst of winter and we feel it's chills to the bone.   Sitting near the hearth of a fireplace or simply the furness vent in the kitchen we can warm the flesh.  There is a fire that w...

Christmas time is here . . . and we would like to share with you some Christmas cheer.   Jonette and Jason share some of their favorite Christmas memories and offer to you a Christmas story given from the mouths of babes...