Ascends At Boston Avenue Church

From the Archives: This episode is a specially recorded reading of the full text of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail". This reading is a collaboration featuring the voices of 17 faith leaders representing over a dozen faith communities from across Oklahoma. We hope this reading invites us to grapple with the work that is still left to do and to consider the role our faith communities can play in the ongoing struggle with racial justice.

This podcast is to accompany the Boston Avenue Drive-through Living Nativity, hosted on December 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Boston Avenue church. Sit back and enjoy this retelling of the Nativity Story, followed by some wondrous Christmas music performed by the Boston Avenue choirs. Merry Christmas!

This podcast is to accompany the Boston Avenue Drive-through Living Nativity, hosted on December 11 from 5-6:30 p.m. at Boston Avenue church. Sit back and enjoy this retelling of the Nativity Story, followed by some wondrous Christmas music performed by the Boston Avenue choirs. Merry Christmas!

Spiritual practices are tools that help us deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. As we've prepared for Lent, Boston Avenue has offered a six-part ‘Experiencing Lent’ series, looking at six different practices that might nourish your faith life. We have been exploring these practices on our podcast, in addition to offering live classes over these practices (visit our website or social media to learn more). In this, the final episode in this series, Philip and Caitlin are joined by Jacques Cunningham to discuss the spiritual practice of prayer.

Spiritual practices are tools that help us deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. As we prepare for Lent, Boston Avenue is offering a six-part ‘Experiencing Lent’ series, looking at six different practices that might nourish your faith life. We'll be exploring these practices on our podcast, in addition to offering live classes over these practices (visit our website or social media to learn more). In this episode, Philip and Caitlin are joined by Megan Linn to discuss simplicity.

Spiritual practices are tools that help us deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. As we prepare for Lent, Boston Avenue is offering a six-part ‘Experiencing Lent’ series, looking at six different practices that might nourish your faith life. We'll be exploring these practices on our podcast, in addition to offering live classes over these practices (visit our website or social media to learn more). In this fourth episode of a six part series, Philip and Caitlin are joined by Michelle Reagor to discuss service and mission as a spiritual practice.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by the 2022 Barton Clinton Gordey speaker, Rabbi Michael Zedek.

Spiritual practices are tools that help us deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. As we prepare for Lent, Boston Avenue is offering a six-part ‘Experiencing Lent’ series, looking at six different practices that might nourish your faith life. We'll be exploring these practices on our podcast, in addition to offering live classes over these practices (visit our website or social media to learn more). In this episode, Philip and Caitlin are joined by Linda Alegria to discuss RAIN: growing in self-compassion.

Spiritual practices are tools that help us deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. As we prepare for Lent, Boston Avenue is offering a six-part ‘Experiencing Lent’ series, looking at six different practices that might nourish your faith life. We'll be exploring these practices on our podcast, in addition to offering live classes over these practices (visit our website or social media to learn more). In this episode, Philip and Caitlin are joined by Melanie Linsky and Carol Maus to discuss contemplative prayer.

From the Archives; Last year's Barton-Clinton-Gordey speaker was Dr. Robert P. Jones. He helped us better understand the history of race relations in the U.S. and, in particular, in the Christian church and how we can chart a healthier path forward. This was one of a three part series. If you are interested in listening to the other two parts, they can be found on this podcast feed from February 2021.

Spiritual practices are tools that help us deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. As we prepare for Lent, Boston Avenue is offering a six-part ‘Experiencing Lent’ series, looking at six different practices that might nourish your faith life. We'll be exploring these practices on our podcast, in addition to offering live classes over these practices (visit our website or social media to learn more). In the first episode of this series, Philip and Caitlin are joined by Ed Payton to discuss the spiritual practice of fasting.

From the Archives: This episode is a specially recorded reading of the full text of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail". This reading is a collaboration featuring the voices of 17 faith leaders representing over a dozen faith communities from across Oklahoma. We hope this reading invites us to grapple with the work that is still left to do and to consider the role our faith communities can play in the ongoing struggle with racial justice.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. David Wiggs and Rev. Dr. Gary Peluso-Verden to discuss how Christians might respond on the anniversary of the January 6 violence at the U.S. Capitol.

Boston Avenue UMC is putting on a Living Nativity on December 19th from 2-3:30 and from 5:30-7 in the West Parking Lot. This podcast will go together with the Living Nativity. Sit back and enjoy this retelling of the Nativity Story followed by some wonderful Christmas music performed by the Boston Avenue choirs. We hope that everybody has a wonderful Christmas!

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Hannah Phillips as they discuss and debate Christmas movies. We hope that you enjoy this festive discussion.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. David Wiggs to discuss the season of Advent

In light of the Julius Jones case, Philip and Catilin are joined by Rev. David Wiggs to discuss the death penalty and how we, as Christians, can apply a lens of faith to this issue.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. David Wiggs to discuss the future of the United Methodist denomination and the vision for a progressive and inclusive coalition of Methodist churches.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. David Wiggs, Rev. April Coates, and Blaire Hines to discuss 13th Street Worship and why it's important to have a contemporary worship service.

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. Kathy Morris to discuss grief and how we can respond to it.