Midnight Theology

Feb 16 2025 31 ep. 59 mins 4

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Late-night ponderings of four pastor friends. We talk all things Christianity, leadership, culture, and life from a Methodist/Wesleyan perspective.

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S5, E2: “Disruptive Church Trends for 2025” (Pt. 2)

Feb 16 2025 36 mins

What’s on the horizon for churches in 2025? Join the MNT Crew for Part 2 of a discussion on the latest research published by Carey Nieuwhof around how cultural shifts are impacting churches and their leaders. In this episode, we’ll cover the next three trends: #3: Church Closures Appear to Be Outpacing New Church Plants 3-to-1 #4: The Rise of the Non-Derivative Church #5: The C

S5, E1: “Disruptive Church Trends for 2025” (Pt. 1)

Jan 26 2025 34 mins

What’s on the horizon for churches in 2025? Join the MNT Crew for Part 1 of a discussion on the latest research published by Carey Nieuwhof around how cultural shifts are impacting churches and their leaders. In this episode, we’ll cover the first two trends: #1: Gen Z is in revival and retreat at the same time. #2: Evangelism is on life support in most churches.

S4, E5: “Spiritual Practices in the Digital Age”

Dec 15 2024 49 mins

What role should technology play in our spiritual practices? In this month’s episode, the MNT Crew discusses both the benefits and drawbacks of technology when it comes to our relationship with God. Listen in to discover the tools our hosts find most helpful in their own spiritual journeys, as well as the ways they approach technology with caution.

S4, E4: “Practicing the Way”

How do we become more like Jesus? In this episode, the MNT Crew discusses John Mark Comer’s recent book, Practicing the Way, which lines out a simple call to discipleship: “be with Jesus, become like Him, do as He did.” Listen in to hear how you might put this call into practice in your own life.

S4, E3: “The Unstuck Church Report”

Oct 21 2024 63 mins

Is your church feeling stuck? The Unstuck Group has released their Q3 report on the state of the church in the US, which includes some interesting data about attendance, volunteer engagement, and giving. Listen in as the MNT Crew shares their own reflections and experiences.

S4, E2: “Disruptive Church Trends”

Feb 04 2024 67 mins

What’s ahead for churches in 2024? In this episode, the MNT Crew begins discussing church leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof’s recent article entitled “7 Church Trends That Will Disrupt 2024.” From politics, to generational shifts, to leadership styles, there’s a lot of ground to cover!

S4, E1: Reclaiming the Heart of Methodism

Dec 31 2023 59 mins

What caused a once-small renewal movement within the Church of England to become a global connection of people called Methodist? In this episode, Adam and Larry discuss the long-neglected discipleship practices which were the glue of the connection, and ways we might reclaim those practices in 2024.

s3, E8: A New Room Review

Dec 03 2023 55 mins

What is the New Room Conference and why should you care about it? In this episode, the MNT Crew reports on their time in Houston, TX at the 10th annual New Room Conference, which draws its roots from the early days of Methodism. Instead of being a conventional conference centered around silver-tongued speakers and current best practices, New Room seeks to reclaim the Methodist way

S3, E7: “Confronting the Thief Within” with Wes Olds

Sep 03 2023 53 mins

How do we deal with destructive internal dialogue? The MNT crew tackles this question and more in an interview with Wes Olds as they talk about his latest book: “Confronting the Thief Within.” Wes is the Lead Pastor of Grace Church in Cape Coral, FL, a 1993 graduate of The University of Kentucky, and received his Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2002.

S3, E6: Women in Ministry

Aug 06 2023 66 mins

What does the Bible REALLY say about the role of women in ministry? At Sarah’s request, the MNT Boys tackle this important question by sharing their own experiences with pastors who happen to be women, and offering theological reflections informed by Scripture.