Pastors Randy and Andy discuss the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Two different people, two ways to approach the faith, but where do we fit? The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 110: Pharisee and the Tax Collector Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded October 28th, 2025 If you have a question for our Pastors, se…

As we continue our October theme of "Faith in the Fire," Pastors Randy and Andy take up the story of Jacob wrestling with God. It has been said that wrestling is the most honest, most, profound metaphor for the life of faith. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 109: Wrestling with God Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded Octo…

Pastors Randy and Andy unpack the story of Jesus healing ten lepers. They were cleansed not instantly, but 'as they went,' in other words, as they followed Jesus' instruction. Miracles happen when we are willing to do something in response to the urging of Jesus. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 108: Healed and Grateful Pastor Randy M…

Should we be concerned about Christian Nationalism? Pastors Randy and Andy define the term and discuss how Christian Nationalism runs counter to the teachings of Jesus about the Kingdom of God. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 107: Faith in the Fire Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded October 7th, 2025 If you have a quest…

Join Pastors Randy and Andy as they discuss how we don't earn our way to heaven, but once we internalize the message of grace, it naturally leads to our connection with others. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 106: Grace to Connection Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 30th, 2025 If you have a question for our …

The Parable of the Dishonest Manager, also known as the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, is considered to be the most difficult of Jesus' parables to interpret. But the early church understood it to mean that the love of money is idolatry. Love of God and neighbor produces true riches. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 105: True Riches P…

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd leaves the 99 to find the one that is lost. Who is someone who has gone missing in your life? To practice grace is to reach out to them. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 104: Find the Missing Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 16th, 2025 If you have a question for …

Our September theme is 'The Stories that Shape Us." What Jesus asks us to do can be difficult. But because we can be sure that Jesus loves us and is for us, we can do what he asks of us. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 103: Do What it Takes Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 9th, 2025 If you have a question fo…

When Jesus says to invite the poor to dinner, he means it. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how as important as the food itself is, the relationships built around the dinner table are just as important. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 102: Invite the Poor Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded September 2nd, 2025 If you ha…

One way to cultivate the spiritual life is to notice your inner voice and embody it. Pastors Randy and Andy continue their teaching on being Rich Toward God. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 101: Notice Your Inner Voice Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 26th, 2025 If you have a question for our Pastors, send them…

Pastors Randy and Andy discuss how wounds, distractions, and doubts weigh us down in the journey of faith. They also share the remedy. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 100: Hurdles to Our Faith Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 19th, 2025 If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to [email protected]…

Pastors Randy and Andy discuss Jesus' admonition to sell all our our possessions and give to the poor. We might not have to take that literally, but we would do well to take it seriously. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 99: Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 12th, 2025 If you have a question for our Pastors, send…

Pastors Randy and Andy reflect on the Parable of the Rich Fool. We learn that a legacy is what we leave inside the people we leave behind. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 98: What We Leave Behind Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded August 5th, 2025 If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to info@methodisttemple…

We pray the Lord's Prayer every Sunday, but why? Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how the prayer Jesus taught his disciples is a roadmap to the spiritual life. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 97: The Lord's Prayer Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded July 29th, 2025 If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to in…

Reflecting on the story of Martha and Mary, Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how whether we are true to Christ-like love is apparent in our words, deeds, and especially our attitude. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 96: Martha and Mary Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded July 22nd, 2025 If you have a question for our Pas…

This week Pastors Randy and Andy unpack the Parable of the Good Samaritan. The question is not, "Who is my neighbor?" On God's map there are no boundaries. The real question is "Will you be a neighbor?" The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 95: Will You Be a Neighbor? Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded July 15th, 2025 If you …

What does it mean to be a sheep in a world of wolves? In this week's podcast, we reflect on leaning into the ordinary work of the church in a time when it's not always easy. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 94: Not My Mess Pastor Randy Moore & Pastor Andy Payton Recorded July 8th, 2025 If you have a question for our Pastors, send them…

Pastors Randy and Andy reflect on Methodist Temple's 75th Anniversary celebration and the sermon given by retired Bishop John Hopkins, who is also a former pastor at Methodist Temple. If you want to build your church just love it like grandparents love their grandchildren. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 93: Love It Like Your Grandki…

Pastor Andy talks about conversion and what it means for us. He talks about our relationship with Christ going from impersonal to personal. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 92: Conversion Pastor Andy Payton Recorded June 25th, 2025 If you have a question for our Pastors, send them to [email protected] For more information ab…

How can the one God be three in one? Pastors Randy and Andy tackle the Trinity, which emphasizes the relational nature of God. God's presence is mediated through the people in our lives, which is what the church does at its best. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 91: Three In One Pastor Randy Moore and Pastor Andy Payton Recorded June …

The Holy Spirit came powerfully among the first followers of Jesus Christ at the feast of Pentecost. Pastors Randy and Andy discuss what it means to live into that spirit today. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 90: Live In the Holy Spirit Pastor Randy Moore and Pastor Andy Payton Recorded June 10, 2025 If you have a question for our P…

Pastors Randy and Andy reflect on Matthew 25:31-46 and Pastor Randy's weekend inside the Branchville Correctional Facility with the Kairos Prison Ministry. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 89: Pastor Randy Moore and Pastor Andy Payton Recorded June 3rd, 2025 If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the…

Join Pastor Randy as he reflects on Pastor Andy's most recent sermon. The goal of our faith is not faith itself. Faith is a means to the goal, which is holiness. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 88: The Goal of Our Faith Pastor Randy Moore Recorded May 27th, 2025 If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed durin…

The Christian life is really very simple. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how thins go better when we live in a Christ-like way. In the words of Jesus, love one another as he has loved us. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 87: As He Loved Us Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded May 20th, 2025 If you would like to see th…

The 50 day season of Easter continues in the church. Pastors Andy and Randy talk about how resurrection is not a one time event, but is the ongoing process of God creating new life. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 86: Process of Resurrection Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded May 6th, 2025 If you would like to see the…

For many Easter has come and gone. But not for us! Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how to keep Easter going and growing. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 85: Going and Growing Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded April 29th, 2025 If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, vis…

Join Pastors Randy and Andy as they talk about Easter, the day, the season, and the hohpe it brings. Whoever looks for Jesus will find him. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 84: Hope in Easter Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded April 22nd, 2025 If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during th…

This is the holiest week of the year. Join Pastors Randy and Andy as they unpack the riches of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 83: Holy Week Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded April 16th, 2025 If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the…

Join Pastors Randy and Andy as they unpack the riches of the story of Mary anointing the feet of Jesus. Discipleship begins by simply loving the one right in front of you. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 82: Right in Front of You Pastor Andy Payton and Pastor Randy Moore Recorded April 8th, 2025 If you would like to see the Disciples…

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how the antidote to a life marked by grumbling is living in the presence of God moment by moment. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 81: Antidote to Grumbling Randy Moore Recorded April 3rd, 2025 If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the episode, visit our website at …

How to you define repentance? Join Pastor Randy Moore as he talks about the Parable of the Fig Tree and how it teaches us that repentance is bearing fruit. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 80: Repentance and the Fig Tree Randy Moore Recorded March 26th, 2025 If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the…

Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how the Methodist's General Rules provide an excellent way to focus our spiritual practices during Lent and all year long. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 79: Do Good Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded March 18th, 2025 If you would like to see the …

Commenting on the Testing of Jesus in the Desert, Pastors Randy and Andy share three spiritual practices we can employ against temptation: fasting, prayer, and reading the Bible. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 78: Fighting Temptation Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded March 11th, 2025 If you would like to see the Disciplesh…

When God calls, God provides, so do not be afraid. Rev. Tom Heaton joins Pastor Randy to talk about the origin and ministry of Mission Guatemala. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 77: When God Calls Randy Moore and Rev. Tom Heaton Recorded March 4th, 2025 If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the epi…

Pastors Randy and Andy wrap up a three week deep dive into the resurrection as taught by the Apostle Paul in the 15th Chapter of 1st Corinthians. The crucifixion and resurrection are not only foundational to the gospel, the "Christ event" characterizes the very way we experience life. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 76: Resurrection …

Pastors Randy and Andy continue their discussion of the Resurrection. The Resurrection cannot be proven but it's echoes are all around us. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 75: Resurrection Pt. 2 Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded February 18th, 2025 If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that was discussed during the…

For the next three weeks Pastors Randy and Andy explore the resurrection as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 15. You don't want to miss this discussion as the crucifixion and resurrection are foundational to who we are as Christians. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 74: Resurrection Pt. 1 Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moo…

A church congregation is an organization, but it is so much more. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how because the church is the body of Christ it is a living, breathing organism for the transformation of the world. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 73: Church is an Organism Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded January 28th, 20…

If only we could find happiness we would be grateful, right? Actually it's the other way around. Gratitude is a prerequisite for joy. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about what it means to live life in the spirit. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 72: Gratitude Before Joy Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded January 21st, 2025 If yo…

It's not when we've got it all together that we become aware of the need for a relationship with God. It's when things fall apart. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how the Holy Spirit connects us to God and each other. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 71: When Things Fall Apart Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded January 14th…

What does it mean to go the way of the Wise Men instead of the way of Herod? Pastors Randy and Andy talk about what we can learn from the Magi as we enter the season after the Epiphany. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 70: The Way of the Wise Men Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded January 8th, 2025 If you would like to see th…

If there's dysfunction in your family tree, good news! Jesus has dysfunction in his family tree too. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how there is room for all in the redemptive love of God. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 69: Holy Dysfunctional Family Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded December 31st, 2024 If you would like…

There is nothing more American than the pursuit of happiness. But the Christian pursuit of joy is an even greater goal. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how joy is a choice that includes the expectation that God will be with us. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 68: Pursuit of Joy Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded December 1…

Into the joy of the Christmas season all around us, the church steps in with the season of Advent. The message warns of "fear and foreboding" but inside that same message is a promise of hope "because your redemption is drawing near." Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how hope is more than wishful thinking. It is the certainty that what God has pro…

In his trial, Jesus is asked by Pilate, "What is truth?" Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how truth is not a what, it's a who. Jesus, who reigns like a good shepherd, is truth. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 66: What is Truth? Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 26th, 2024 If you would like to see the Discipleship …

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about preaching the same Biblical text (Mark 13:1-8) on the same day. This week's 2 for 1 special demonstrates how sacred scripture speaks in various ways to various people. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 65: 2 for 1 Special Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 19th, 2024 If you would like…

Whether we are happy or sad about the outcome of the election our role remains the same. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about our higher allegiance. We follow Christ. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 64: Higher Allegiance Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded November 11th, 2024 If you would like to see the Discipleship Chart that …

Saints are those who listen to the voice of Jesus and do what He says. Pastors Randy and Andy talk about how we find our own liberation in unbinding people from all that restricts them from reaching their full potential as image-bearers of God. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 63: Saints Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded Nov…

Pastors Randy and Andy talk about the difference between someone who simply believes in God and a Christian. The believer thinks of God in Heaven. The Christian adds God on earth, working through human persons. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 62: The Believer or the Christian Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded October 30th, …

What happened on the cross? How does it affect the relationship between God and us? Pastors Randy and Andy talk about the various Theories of Atonement and offer their own takes on the meaning of the cross. The Pastor Podcast with Randy and Andy Episode 61: Meaning of the Cross Pastor Andy Payton and Randy Moore Recorded October 22nd, 2024 If you w…