Sermon Prep
Dan Metzger, pastor at St Marks United Methodist Church in Findlay, goes behind the scenes of weekly sermon prep, addressing cultural and spiritual issues, and what happens the other 6 days of the week.
Episodes
35 episodes
Episode 35 - Grief and Empty Jars
Pastor Dan sits down with Rowan and Linda Colwell, co-leaders of Grief Share at St Marks to talk about how God meets us in the middle of our grief, and how we can help one another through times of loss.
Episode 34 - Water in the Desert
Pastor Dan and Children's ministry guru Curynn DeWitt talk about praying for miracles and worshipping while you wait.
Episode 33 - Burn the Plow
Pastor Dan talks with worship leader David Evans formerly of Hillsong and Planetshakers about God's calling and the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives to move into the future God has planned for us.
Episode 32 - God of the Second Chance
Pastor Dan is joined by John James, co-founder and original lead singer of the Newsboys as they talk about redemption, recovery, and bringing a message of hope to Findlay this week
Episode 31 - Faith and Mental Health
Pastor Dan sits down with Rachael Helms, a licensed clinical social worker in Findlay to talk about faith, depression, and how we can come alongside loved ones in a mental health crisis.
Episode 30 - Make It Awkward with Chris Oaks
Pastor Dan is interviewed by Good Mornings host Chris Oaks on WFIN about the Make It Awkward suicide awareness and prevention campaign. You can find Good Mornings at wfin.com, and learn more about the Make It Awkwa...
Episode 29 - Prayers and Santa lists
Pastor Dan and Mandy Stevens talk about praying, aligning your heart with Christ, and giving Jesus your to do list
Episode 28 - Grace for the humble
Pastor Dan and Holly talk about pride, humility, and what it looks like to love our neighbors
Episode 27 - Faith in Action
Pastor Dan and Director of Outreach Kellie Bibler talk about showing our faith through what we do and and moving the needle.
Episode 26 - The Power of our Words
Pastor Dan chats with SMU journalism professor Chip Mahaney about the book of James and the way we use words in our culture today.
Episode 25 - Trials and Temptations
Pastor Dan and Bruce Beck talk about first-world problems and what it means to be joyful no matter the circumstances.
Episode 24 - A Seat at the Table
Pastor Dan and Director of Discipleship Mandy Stevens talk about the early church, fellowship, and what it looks like to be a follower of The Way in the church today
Episode 23 - A Cord of Three Strands
Pastor Dan and Holly talk about isolation and the importance of relationships in our faith and our lives.
Episode 22 - Jesus Loves the Little Children
Pastor Dan and Little Lions Director Carol Smith talk about Jesus' call to care for children
Episode 21 - The Body of Christ
Pastor Dan and Director of Discipleship Mandy Stevens talk about where we find our place in the body of Christ.
Episode 20 - Youth on mission
Pastor Dan sits down with four of our youth who just got back from a mission trip to Pittsburgh to talk about sharing our faith, service, and how taking time apart can help us grow closer to Christ.
Episode 19 - A place to belong
Pastor Dan and special guest Bruce Beck talk about sharing our faith and the importance of having a church community to belong to
Episode 18 - Talking to God
Pastor Dan and Director of Discipleship Mandy Stevens answer your questions about prayer
Episode 17 - God's Plan
Pastor Dan is joined by Youth Pastor Holly Metzger and their daughter Renee as they talk about what it means to know God's will for your life
Episode 16- Rooted in the Bible
Pastor Dan and Director of Outreach Extraordinaire Kellie Bibler talk about the Bible and how to dive into God's Word.
Episode 15 - Tacos in Heaven
Pastor Dan and Director of Discipleship Mandy Stevens talk about the importance of worldwide mission, the tower of Babel, and the possibility of tacos in eternity.
Episode 14 - Going to Samaria
Pastor Dan and Director of Outreach Kellie Bibler talked about being sent to those different than us and what Jesus wants to teach us about the Kingdom of God.
Episode 13 - Ascension Day
Pastor Dan and special guest Betty the Dog talk about the ascension of Christ and what it means to live in the "already but not yet" Kingdom of God.