Do you put pressure on yourself to be a perfect parent? If so, you are not alone. In this episode Children's Ministries director Amy Jo Alspaugh and The Children's Circle Preschool Director Susan Wade team up to share encouragement for parents. They provide humorous anecdotes and spiritual wisdom based on their personal and professional experiences with children. Get your copy of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz here ....
In this episode, you can meet Charlotte musician and retreat worship leader Cameron Moore. Cameron shares his song writing process, shares a new song, and discusses God’s role in his music. Check out this episode to see God’s creative beauty at work in our Youth Ministry. Our Youth Ministry is a huge fan of Cameron Moore and you should be too! Find out more about Cameron at his website, cameronmooremusic.com .
Join Director of Children’s Ministries Amy Jo Alspaugh for the final episode in a three-part series on Parenting and the Enneagram. This episode focuses on the Head Triad (Enneagram numbers 5, 6, and 7) and features special guests George Scott, Leslie Lowery, and Brandon Lowery. Whether you are an Enneagram expert or new to this way of discussing personality and motivation, this episode is for you. Join us as we contemplate how to better understand ourselves so we can show up for the children we...
This episode of Beyond Baptism the Youth team covers a podcast in a podcast! Special guests, Dean Lowery and Sam Carter join us as we celebrate their own sports podcast they started together. You won’t want to miss this inspiring and uplifting conversation highlighting the creativity and relationships of our young people. This episode is a beautiful reminder of the importance of church for these members of the youth group! Listen to the Carter and Lowery Podcast on Apple Podcasts ....
Join Director of Children’s Ministries Amy Jo Alspaugh for the second episode in a three-part series on Parenting and the Enneagram. This episode focuses on the Heart triad (Enneagram numbers 2, 3, and 4) and features special guests Betsy Scott and Chris Schaaf. Whether you are an Enneagram expert or new to this way of discussing personality and motivation, this episode is for you. Join us as we contemplate how to better understand ourselves so we can show up for the children we love in our best...
Join our youth team as they introduce their new team member Mary Helen Higgs. Mary Helen will oversee our middle school age youth and is a great addition to the team. Learn a little about her and reach out to say welcome! This is a great way to get to know her as she joins our church.
Join Director of Children’s Ministries Amy Jo Alspaugh for the first episode in a three-part series on Parenting and the Enneagram. This episode focuses on the Gut Triad (Enneagram numbers 8, 9, and 1) and features special guests Rev. Jessica Dayson and Rev. Tom Henderson Owens. Whether you are an Enneagram expert or new to this way of discussing personality and motivation, this episode is for you. Join us as we contemplate how to better understand ourselves so we can show up for the children we...
In our first podcast of the New Year the youth ministry team explores the church’s new theme “Hope is Now.” We all know we need a lot of hope right now, listen along as they discussed that hope isn’t far off but right here. Join one of our small groups today !
2020 is almost over! Taylor, Jason and Amy Jo discuss ways we can set holy New Year’s goals. If you are looking for some ideas for resolutions that are great for you as a parent and for your family, then this is the episode for you! Come ring in the New Year with us.
Listen in on our Christmas Eve Breather. We know these are crazy times, so we created this episode to give you a holy pause. Take a deep breath and join us for some time away from all the holiday craziness.
On our third week of Advent, Taylor, Jason and Amy Jo discuss what it means to celebrate Christmas as both a “normal” holiday and as a Christian holiday. Listen along as we discuss ways to celebrate the season this year and what it can be like to parent Christian children in a season where it can be so distracting.
For our second week of advent, Pastor Taylor Pryde Barefoot, Youth Ministries Director Jason Rhymer and Children's Ministries Director Amy Jo Alspaugh discuss how we bless our children and how they are blessed by the Church. This episode looks at the story of Mary and Elizabeth and the act of giving blessings. Join along as we release a podcast every week of advent for both children and youth families.
For our first week of advent, Pastor Taylor Pryde Barefoot, Youth Ministries Director Jason Rhymer and Children's Ministries Director Amy Jo Alspaugh discuss the season of Advent in the Church. In this episode we will give a quick background of the season of Advent and ways you can celebrate advent as a family this season. Join along as we release a podcast every week of advent for both children and youth families.
Our Youth Ministry Team shares some youth group favorite games in this episode! As we gather together with our families this episode has some fun and engaging ways for your family to spend the holiday together.
In this episode, Children's Ministries invites the Reverend Dr. Leanne Hadley to discuss sacred space, prayer, and creating holy habits as parents. Rev. Dr. Hadley shares her creativity, wisdom, and intellect. This episode is inspiring and thought-provoking and will give you an invaluable toolkit for the holiday season. This episode is geared toward households with children who are elementary-age and younger. Resources: Touching Heaven: Real Stories of Children, Life and Eternity Blessed to be a...
In this episode the Youth Team and Pastor Nathan Arledge discuss “Jesus and Justice.” This episode includes a recap of the summer small group series on race offered by the Youth Team and an opportunity to learn more about the importance of social justice to the Youth Group as they continue their anti-racism work. This is informative for anyone wanting to learn more about the conversations our young people are having about race and justice.
In this episode, Children’s Ministries answers questions from parents like you! We answer questions about the ministries at our church, theology, and Christian parenting. Listen along and learn more about our ministry and get to know the team! Recommended Resources: (6:55) https://bit.ly/3oV9rBD Bread in a Bag Recipe (7:06) https://bit.ly/2I05NG5 At Home Communion Guide (9:35) https://bit.ly/3p3HmYC The Beginner’s Bible (9:39) https://amzn.to/3l8i61m Jesus Storybook Bible (9:43) https://bit.ly/3...
Today, the Youth Ministry program talks about the values and mission that the church tries to instill into the children that are part of the church. Jason Rhymer talks about the program as it was before he took control of the program, some of the changes he has made, and why those changes will be important moving forward.
Children's Ministries is starting a series on "Parenting with the Enneagram." This is an introductory episode on the Enneagram and why it matters in parenting. In this episode, which kicks off the series, our team interviews the Rev. Dr. Chris Schoolcraft, an Enneagram specialist. The Enneagram is a tool that helps us understand our motivations within our personality type and can aid in growth as both a Christian and as a parent. This episode is appropriate for parents of children of all ages (o...
In this episode the Youth Ministries team discusses the mystery of prayer! This episode explores the challenges of prayer, but also what it can look like to pray with and for your children. This podcast is relevant for anyone who finds prayer mysterious and challenging for yourself and your family.
Director of Children's Ministries Amy Jo Alspaugh invites author Kari Kampakis to discuss hard parenting topics around identity, self-esteem, kindness, friendship, and body image. Although Kari Kampakis’ books discuss raising young girls, this conversation will illuminate realities for girls and boys of all age groups. Listen along as we contemplate how to raise children who understand who they are and whose they are.
Our Youth Ministry team Jason Rhymer and Sarah Simmons discuss the reality of doing youth ministry in a pandemic. This episode will give you an honest look at what ministry has looked like at Myers Park UMC in this season. These are hard times and we want you to know you are not alone. If you have a youth in the church you love, please listen! Visit us online at myersparkumc.org .
Children's Ministries Director Amy Jo Alspaugh invites our parish nurse, Lauren Smith, and our Pastor for Congregational Care, Rev. Bill Roth, to discuss anxiety in children. We recognize that anxiety is a rising concern for our children during the pandemic and, as a church, we hope to provide more insight, direction, and support for you and your family. This episode is intended for parents and loved ones of all ages and stages of children.
Welcome to Beyond Baptism, a podcast produced by Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC. This is an introduction to our feed, why we are talking about baptism, more information on our ministries, and an opportunity to meet our leaders Jason Rhymer and Amy Jo Alspaugh. Today's episode addresses all life stages of children and youth. Thanks for listening! Visit us at myersparkumc.org .
