Grace & Truth - Grace Resurrection Methodist Church's Podcast
Grace & Truth
Join Senior Pastor, Rev. James Williams, and the Grace Resurrection Methodist Church family as we navigate faith in a new era of church. Real conversations, biblical wisdom, and a welcoming space for all—whether you're seeking, questioning, or deepening your walk with Christ. No pretense, just grace and truth.
Grace Resurrection Methodist Church in Marietta, Ga. is a non-affiliated Methodist congregation filled with welcoming, accepting people who aspire to be "Living in Grace and Sharing God's Love," every single day. Find us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn) and at www.graceresurrection.org.
Episodes
31 episodes
"Where Your Treasure Is" - Rev. James Williams - October 19, 2025
Enjoy this week's sermon as Rev. James continues our stewardship series about our time and treasure!
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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17:51
"Our Cloud of Witnesses" - Rev. Dr. Randy Mickler - October 12, 2025 Homecoming Sunday
This week on the podcast we hear Founding Pastor, Emeritus, Rev. Dr. Randy Mickler shed light on some interesting church history tidbits. He also shares good stories about the transformational power of Jesus. It was Homecoming Sunday and we wer...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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21:26
"The Podcast You've Been Waiting For - James & Randy" - October 6, 2025
It’s the conversation we’ve been waiting for. To mark Grace Resurrection’s third anniversary, Senior Pastor James Williams sits down with Pastor Emeritus, Randy Mickler for a wide-ranging, heartfelt interview. You’ll laugh, get a l...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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27:44
"Teach Us To Number Our Days" - October 5, 2025 - Rev. James Williams
Time, talent, prayers—why do they matter, and why are they God’s gift to us? Join us as we ask God to teach us to number our days. That's what we're talking about on the podcast this week.
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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19:29
"A Handful of Holiness" - 28 September 2025 - Rev. James Williams
Looking for a supernatural presence in these times? Rev. Williams explains in his final installment of his September sermon series about holiness. Listen up, because that's what we're talking about on the podcast this week.
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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24:31
"The Presence of Holiness" - 21 September 2025 - Rev. James Williams
This week Pastor James continues to unpacked the term "holiness," with us with his sermon, "The Presence of Holiness." We're learning a lot in this September sermon series. Thanks for following us here. You can also find full worshi...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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25:44
"Pastors in Conversation" - Rev. James Williams and Rev. Dr. Ted Sauter
In this episode, James sits down with Rev. Dr. Ted Sauter. A retired pastor, Ted and his wife, Ginger, have been attending Grace Resurrection since 2023. After 57 years in ministry, Ted sheds light on his take on this new church plant, his myri...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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32:04
"Free As A Servant" - 14 September 2025 - Rev. James Williams
It's been a tough week for our nation. Rev. Williams will tell you we live in a world right now that is, "...desperate for God." And, that's what we're talking about in the podcast this week. Check it out.
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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22:55
"Because I Am" - September 7, 2025 - Rev. James Williams
This week, Rev. Williams expands on the concept of holiness. As we experience rapid growth, are we charged with walking in grace and mercy? That's what we're talking about today on the podcast.
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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15:37
"Run to the Vision" - August 31, 2025 - Rev. James Williams
In our sermon episode this week, Rev. Williams says whether you live in fear or faith depends on how you view life. Are you willing to run towards the vision? It takes courage. But, you've got this. Jesus has got this. And, that's what we're ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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26:22
"Good Conversations" - August 24, 2025 - Rev. Williams
In this week's sermon podcast, Pastor James references Jesus' conversation with the "woman at the well," from James 4:3-15. Her life was transformed by this culturally shocking meeting and discussion. It opened a door, it broke down barriers, i...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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26:54
What Happened? Part Two - "What's Methodism, What's Wesleyan, What's UMC?"- 18 August 2025
The tough stuff. In this episode of our podcast, Rev. Williams expands on his front row perspective of the more recent crises in the UMC. He covers the LGBQT issue, the pros and cons of a connectional system and navigating through the tou...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:27
"Developing Real Faith" - August 17, 2025 - Rev. Williams
As a part of his August sermon series on faith, Rev. Williams spoke today about "Developing Real Faith." First you'll hear our scripture read by student, Will Tucker. Then we delve into the question: can we develop and apply real faith in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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26:51
"Balancing Life's Demands" - 10 August 2025 - Rev. James Williams
How’s your balance? Feeling off-kilter? Spinning in circles? Do you really need to be moving this fast? God is a God of order, He can help. And that’s what we’re talking about on the podcast this week in Rev. Williams' sermon, "Balancing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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20:32
"Stop Sitting Around" - 3 August 2025 - Rev. James Williams
Tired of waiting for a sign? Maybe it’s time to move.This week’s message, “Stop Sitting Around,” is a call to shake off spiritual complacency and step into the life God’s calling you to live. Rev. Williams explains that faith was never ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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17:12
What Happened? Part One - "What's Methodism, What's Wesleyan, What's UMC?"- 5 August 2025
In this episode, Senior Pastor Rev. James Williams and Communications Director Julia Curran explore the history of Methodism to help unpack how the denomination arrived at its current crossroads. The first half of the podcast dives into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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47:17
"Kids Stuffies" - 27 July 2025 - Rev. Dr. Ted Sauter
With a sermon title like “Kids’ Stuffies,” we weren’t quite sure what to expect from our guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Ted Sauter. But as he drew the connection between children’s love for their stuffed animals and the message of 1 Corinthi...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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27:06
Can Christians Have a Sense of Humor? What our Men's Group Is Teaching Us About Faith, Friendship, and Laughter
Why is the Men’s Group at Grace such a standout? In this honest and engaging episode, Bubba Cooper and Lee Thrasher sit down with Communications Director Julia Curran, to explore the heart of their ministry, the chemistry that fuels it, and the...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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25:04
"Finding Light in the Dark" - 20 July 2025 - Rev. Charlie Marus
One of our favorite people, Rev. Charlie Marus, preached on finding light when darkness descends on our lives this week in his sermon titled, "Finding Light in the Dark." Rather than a sad and troubled topic, Charlie finds reasons to hope and d...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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29:19
Camden and James: "Youth & Church, What's Happening in this Space?" - 13 July 2025
In this candid and transparent conversation, Camden, our AV and marketing tech, sits down with Rev. James Williams to talk about youth and the church. Together, they explore what today’s young people are searching for, why so many feel disconne...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:28
"If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?" - 13 July 2025 - Rev. James Williams
This week's sermon titled, "If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?" could be interpreted as strictly a stewardship sermon. But, it's not. And it wasn't. It was a very deep dive into how there's more than meets the eye when it comes to our...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:58
"So, How'd You Get Here?" - A Conversation with Senior Pastor James Williams
This week, Pastor James and our GRMC Communications Director, Julia Curran, sit down to share the story behind James’s journey to Grace Resurrection. They talk about the path that shaped his ministry before arriving here and the moment he reali...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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48:38
"Lifestyle Stewardship" - 6 July 2025 - Rev. James Williams
What's "lifestyle stewardship?" How does that relate to our daily lives as Christians? Listen here to find out.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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17:38
"America - Keep The Faith" - 29 June 2025, Rev. Dr. Randy Mickler
Our pews were filled this Sunday with both familiar and new faces as our Senior Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Dr. Randy Mickler, shared a powerful message about divisions in America. Listen here to hear his message.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:13
"Behind the Soundboard With Camden and Mitchell"
When we stepped into our current sanctuary in November 2022—awestruck by its soaring ceilings, original woodwork, and open chancel—we never imagined we’d soon be recording services, operating a sound board, using mics, running an AV computer, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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17:48
