We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. In this episode Chris and Jason interview the students of McCaskey High School Building Trades program. If you would like to know more about this program, offer by the School District of Lancaster check out the link here. https://sdlancaster.org/news/building-trade-companies-aim-recruiting-efforts-at-mccaskey-cte-students/ Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterb...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Greg Carey back to the pulpit this Sunday. Between his duties as Professor of New Testament and Associate Dean at Moravian University: Lancaster Theological Seminary, Dr. Carey sat down with Chris and Jason to share about his work at the Seminary and offer a preview of his upcoming sermon on the Book of Revelation. Rev. Chris Eden is the...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. In this episode, Chris and Jason talk about what it means to let a little light shine by “shouting it from the rooftops.” They share personal reflections on how this idea speaks to them and invite the congregation to join in shouting from our digital rooftop through “Hey Hey Anybody Listening”. Members of the Otterbein United Methodist Church if you have a sto...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. Summer is now a memory and Chris and Jason welcome you back to a new season. Returning with the Autumn air, these two take a little time to talk about the fall sermon series "Faith Meets Science" and hint at things to come for HHAL. Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. ...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. Sometimes you simply sit down and discuss a topic relative to the moment. In this episode Chris and Jason just happened to record it. Hope you may find some value in listening as we capture a candid conversation about the impacts of technology and modern communication. Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is ...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. In this Episode Chris and Jason talk about the drumbeat of Holy Week as we prepare for Easter. Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC. These two are happy to present to the congregation and beyond, something to engage the ears and hearts, as well as, mind, body, and spirit. This seaso...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. In this Episode Chis and Jason sit down with dual Pastor Robert (Bob) Garvey who shares his story and tells us about a new program REVIVE Ministries. The Program runs on Thursday Evening 6:30pm-8:00pm at West Willow Church Whether you are personally dealing with addiction (alcohol, drugs, food, self-destruction behavior, etc...) or have a family...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. Spring is almost here and it's time to clear out the head from the indoors and get outside and enjoy the weather. In this episode Chris and Jason talk through a sondscape of the anticipation for brighter days ahead. Hope you will enjoy this fun and playful episode to usher in the spring! Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burg...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. It is amazing how our hour of need can bring us to a place of giving. In this episode, Jason sits with two friends Matt and Aaron who found themselves on the streets of Philadelphia, suffering from the elements and the infirm torpid relationships that characterize an existence without the stability of shelter and a healthy community. Fortunately, the bond betwee...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. Before Clay Street Low Barrier Shelter could open, winter had arrived and a local nonprofit organization Tenfold came together to provide the much needed shelter to accommodate our community as construction could be completed for the permanent shelter wich was able to open just after Christmas 2024. A true miracle for the individuals in need and the community wh...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. Christmas time is here . . . and we would like to share with you some Christmas cheer. Jonette and Jason share some of their favorite Christmas memories and offer to you a Christmas story given from the mouths of babes. A special thanks to the Ephrata Community Church, who produced and allowed us to share this adorable telling of The Christmas Story...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. In this Episode Chris and Jason sit down with the YMCA of the Roses CEO Larry Richardson to discuss the YMCA's part in providing services at Lancaster cities new Low-Barrier Shelter located at Otterbein United Methodist Church on Clay ST. If you or someone you know would be interested in being part of this team who will provide the overnight care for this f...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. State Representative, Ismail Smith-Wade-El of the 49th District sits before the congregation At OUMC and shares the work he dose in our state legislator on issues of homelessness and the current housing crisis here in Lancaster city and across the country. https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/House_bio.cfm?id=1948 Rev. Chris Eden ...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. In this Episode we Learn about the Lancaster Redevelopment Authority and How the Redevelopment Fund is working to ensure that all residents of Lancaster County have a safe, affordable place to call home. Specifically, the work of Executive Director, Justin Eby and his involvement with the development of Lancaster cities new Low Barrier Shelter and the entities t...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. We continue our series on the Emergency Low-Barrier Shelter, now well under construction, at Otterbein United Methodist Church and the struggle for shelter, connection, and a home for our most vulnerable neighbors. Chris and Jason sit down with the man behind the design. Architect, Steve Funk from MAROTTA/MAIN Architects. Steve Walks us through ...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. As we move from the long hot summer days and transition to the chilled fall evenings, in this episode Pastor Chris and Jason share a little of what's to come for the congregation at Otterbein UMC . Unpack your sweaters, get a pot of tea ready, and enjoy this Colorful introduction to the season, well . . . at least the trees will have some color. Thes...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. We have the lease and the months of deliberations have brought us to the ground breaking. . . not only the soil beneath the foundation but, the opportunity for a congregation to discover its commitment to sharing more than just brick and mortar. Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbein United Methodist Church and Jason Burgess is the Media Specialist for OUMC....

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. In this Episode Jason talks with Deacon Darryl Stephens about his new book Reckoning Methodism: Mission and Division in the Public Church the book is a timely appraisal of White church and society in the United States. This book seeks historical clarity, collective repentance, charismatic learning, and institutional courage as United Methodists reckon with inher...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. Welcoming the new pastor at Otterbein United Methodist Church. There are a lot of changes at the facility and with the leadership at OUMC in this episode we introduce our new pastor, Rev. Chris Eden and get a chance to learn little about how he will care for and bring a new chapter to the long history of the church. Rev. Chris Eden is the pastor of Otterbe...

We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, suggest a topic you'd like us to cover, or just let us know you're tuning in. It's the end of an era at Otterbein UMC as we say good-bye to our loving pastor Jonette. It was her dream that began this Podcast and we thank her for all the episode and interviews that share the stories of the individuals whom make up our intimate Christian community. We wish you all the Love and Kindness as you move on your journey and know there ...