Ep. 1 - Encountering God

On this episode of All Things Wesley, host Paula Koch talks with Dr. Chet Harris, WCA director in the eastern part of Ohio. Their discussion centers around theology within the Wesleyan tradition.

Rev. Lu Ann Youngman is our guest as we talk about how she came to know the love of God and what it has meant for her life. As a "retired" pastor in the UMC, she spends her time gardening and sharing her love of Jesus thru her ministry https://emmaluministries.com/. She is also the author of Just A Girl, a Bible study for teen girls.

Today on All Things Wesley Rev. Mark Slay joins us. Mark is a pastor in Ohio. He shares his own story of coming to know Christ and the impact of Revival on his story. Together we talk about the importance of Revival in the church today. and how each of us needs to be a part of helping others know Jesus.

Our guest today is Rev. Dr. Bob Kaylor. Rev. Kaylor is the Lead Pastor of Tri-Lakes United Methodist Church in Monument, CO. Host of the "Wednesdays with Wesley" and "Holy Conversations" podcasts. He is a husband, dad, author, historian, drummer, author, and Pittsburgh sports fan. His book is titled, Your Best Move: Effective Leadership  Transition for the Local Church. Our conversation today is centered around the spiritual formation in the Wesleyan tradition. You can contact Bob at bobkaylor.com.

In today's episode, Barb Turner will share her own Aldersgate experience and talk about worship. Barb is the Worship Developer at Crossroads Church in Pittsburgh, PA. She is passionate about worship and talks about the importance of pointing people to God in worship.

Terry Wardle joins us on the podcast today as we talk about the importance of Scripture in our faith journey. Dr. Wardle is a husband, father, grandfather, author, teacher, and follower of Jesus. He founded Healing Care Ministries and also does a podcast called Slingstones. You can find out more about his ministries at https://www.healingcare.org/ and his podcast at https://slingstones.podbean.com/

Today Rev. Dr. Steve Cordle joins our host Paula Koch as they talk about what it means to be part of a Small Group and the life-changing impact these can have just as it was in the time of Wesley. Steve is the author of The Church in Many Houses, Hear It. See It. Risk It., and A Jesus Shaped Life. 

Our host Paula Koch talks with Rev. Terry Teykl, a semi-retired pastor in the United Methodist Church, a sought-after seminar leader, and writer. His focus is on prayer in the life of the individual and church. You will find all his books on prayerpointpress.com.   **EOWCA is not an official body of the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.**

Dr. John K. Smith joins our host Paula Koch as they discuss his book Rublev's Trinity. As you listen you will learn more about the importance of the Trinity in our Wesleyan heritage. We will also discuss the need for people to recognize the Holy Spirit as the Helper in their daily lives rublev-trinity.com **EOWCA is not an official body of the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.**  

Join Paula Koch along with co-host Chet Harris, Ellen Burrows, Byron Bufkin, and Rob Hovis as together they share their personal encounters with God much like John Wesley at Aldersgate Street. May your heart be "strangely warmed" as you hear their stories. **EOWCA is not an official body of the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.**