Off Script
Off Script
Christ United Methodist Church
A weekly podcast that digs deeper into Sunday’s sermon, discusses the theology behind it, and goes beyond the pulpit.
Pentecost Sunday
This past Sunday we celebrated Pentecost and, appropriately, our graduating seniors as they go on to what is next for them. In this episode, Ashley, Chris and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, the continuing presence of the Holy Spirit, puppets, service projects, and how we all strive to find our place in the church to make a difference. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s venture Off Script together! Discover more about our community and ministries at cumc.com. If you’re in Plano, Texas, join us in person every Sunday at 3101 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75075.
May 22, 2024
25 min
How To Read The Bible: Experience
This past Sunday we talked about experience, as the conclusion to our sermon series: How To Read The Bible: United Methodists and Scripture. In this episode, Ashley, Chris and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, how our experiences influence how we see the world, itching ears, the movie Field of Dreams, and why Chris has a “In Case of Death” folder. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s venture Off Script together! Discover more about our community and ministries at cumc.com. If you’re in Plano, Texas, join us in person every Sunday at 3101 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75075.
May 15, 2024
33 min
How To Read The Bible: Reason
This past Sunday we talked about reason, as a part of our new sermon series: How To Read The Bible: United Methodists and Scripture. In this episode, Ashley, Chris and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon and how we don’t have to check our brains at the door when we come to church. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s venture Off Script together! Discover more about our community and ministries at cumc.com. If you’re in Plano, Texas, join us in person every Sunday at 3101 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75075.
May 8, 2024
29 min
How To Read The Bible: Tradition
This past Sunday we talked about tradition, as a part of our new sermon series: How To Read The Bible: United Methodists and Scripture. In this episode, Ashley, Chris and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, what we mean when we say “tradition”, how the early church continued their traditions, and how we all develop in our faith over time. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s venture Off Script together! Discover more about our community and ministries at cumc.com. If you’re in Plano, Texas, join us in person every Sunday at 3101 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75075.
May 1, 2024
27 min
How To Read The Bible: Scripture
This past Sunday we talked about scripture, as a part of our new sermon series: How To Read The Bible: United Methodists and Scripture. In this episode, Ashley, Chris and Kristin reflect on last Sunday’s sermon, tangoing with the Bible, the Book of Deuteronomy, the errors we find with inerrancy, and how the Bible gets interpreted – no matter who’s reading it. Tune in, dig deeper, and let’s venture Off Script together! Discover more about our community and ministries at cumc.com. If you’re in Plano, Texas, join us in person every Sunday at 3101 Coit Road, Plano, Texas 75075. (updated)
Apr 29, 2024
29 min