Church Folx
Church Folx
Birmingham and Berkley First UMC
Church Folx is a podcast where we talk to members of the community of Birmingham and Berkley First UMC about who they are and what God is doing in their lives. Throughout the bible, people are encouraged to bear witness to what they have seen and heard. Continuing in that tradition, this podcast offers a forum for people to get to know one another and be inspired. Our hope is that the stories of these Church Folx will empower you to share your stories to inspire others and be part of beloved community together.
Rachel Alpert
Rachel Alpert opens up about coming to grips with your past, holding space for your experiences, doing the work to educate yourself, and walking in faith as part of a church family.
Nov 10, 2021
35 min
Rod Dunlap
Rod Dunlap shares about marriage and parenting, standing up against racial discrimination, sharing the love of Jesus, and the value of short-term mission trips.
Nov 3, 2021
34 min
Julie White
Children’s Ministry Coordinator at Berkley First, Julie White is also the mother of five boys. Listen as she shares about life, faith, family, and staying sane while raising kids.
Oct 27, 2021
19 min
Patrice Wade-Olson (part 2 of 2)
Patrice picks up where we left off in last week’s episode, while also sharing about surrounding ourselves with Scripture, growing as a spouse and mother, and running the marathon of life.
Oct 20, 2021
28 min
Patrice Wade-Olson (part 1 of 2)
Patrice discusses getting nudged toward mission and being God’s hands and feet wherever you are. As a nurse practitioner working with the LGBTQ+ community, she also talks about love over judgment.
Oct 13, 2021
25 min
Gabriel Ervin
University of Michigan student Gabe Ervin grew up with Birmingham First. In this episode of Church Folx, he shares about the joy of Choir Camp and how God can violate the laws of thermodynamics.
Oct 6, 2021
32 min
Stephanie Laird
Stephanie Laird shares about finding your voice, leaning into your unique gifts, skills, and abilities, and advocating for yourself and for others.
Aug 18, 2021
27 min
Barb Glick
Mother, grandmother, and prayer warrior – Barb Glick shares about the practice of prayer and the power of prayer to alter circumstances.
Aug 11, 2021
24 min
Chris Freeman
Director of Modern Worship Chris Freeman offers his perspective on loving God and your emotional health, the joys and frustrations of church work, and the power of music, spiritual practice, and Gospel-oriented inclusion.
Aug 4, 2021
35 min
Russ and Sue Ives
Russ and Sue share about the impact of faith in one’s work and the importance of remaining open to change; they reflect on the history of Birmingham and Berkley First and cast a hopeful vision for the future.
Jul 21, 2021
37 min
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