This week, the crew digs into Jeremiah 17 and Colossians 2 to talk about what it means to be rooted in faith, in love, and in community, when everything feels like exile. Along the way, there are detours into sausage links, Reubens, and the theology of pie. Equal parts laughter and lament, this is The RevCast at its best: honest, nerdy, and full of grace.
Grief, saints, NyQuil, and Monty Python walk into a podcast. What happens next? A surprisingly heartfelt conversation about love, loss, and the messy beauty of faith that endures.
The RevCast crew takes on 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 and the sometimes awkward art of talking about generosity. Pastors Mike, Bree, Jeremy, and a moderately caffeinated Pope Paul unpack the apostle Paul’s “fundraising letter,” laugh about stewardship gone wrong, and reflect on how giving reveals where our hearts and hopes truly rest. From extortion jokes to honest talk about abundance, fear, and faith, this episode explores how generosity shapes both the church and the giver.
The RevCast crew dives into Romans 12:3–8, exploring what it means to use our gifts with purpose and humility. Between caffeine, laughter, and a few unexpected tangents, they talk about community, calling, and finding joy in the work that builds something bigger than ourselves.
What do engagement announcements, cluttered garages, and debates about John’s Christology have in common? Tacos, for one. Join Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Jeremy (the self-declared Anti-Pope), and Paul (a.k.a. Reverend Nacho) for a theologically rich—and occasionally ridiculous—episode of the Revcast. Recorded on location at Condado Tacos, this episode explores John 10:22–39, unpacks the challenges of high Christology, wrestles with anti-Semitic readings, and dares to ask: can you judge faith by the fruit it bears… or just by the lawn you haven’t mowed?
#Revcast, #MessiahsAndMowers, #TheologyWithTacos, #John10, #HighChristology, #FaithAndFruit, #AntiPopeChronicles, #JesusWasSnarky, #RevNacho, #ProgressiveChristianity, #EngagedNotCheckedOut, #SheepAndShepherds, #ScriptureInRealLife, #TacoTheology, #SpiritualFieldTrip
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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In this joyfully unhinged return to The RevCast, Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, and Cardinal Facetious explore how humor shapes our faith, fuels our preaching, and helps us survive the weight of grief, ministry, and everyday life. From ChatGPT-curmudgeon sermon reviews to naked apostles jumping in lakes, the gang finds God not only in the sacred but in the silly. Along the way, they reflect on John 21, the healing power of laughter after resurrection, and why breakfast on a beach might be the holiest moment of all. Tune in for jokes, theology, and maybe even a Rocky impression you didn’t know you needed.
#TheRevCast, #HumorAndFaith, #ProgressiveChristianity, #ClergyLife, #LaughterIsSacred, #MinistryWithJoy, #John21, #ResurrectionBreakfast, #SacredSilliness, #FeedMySheep, #PostEasterVibes, #JesusAndFish, #ClergyComedy, #HolyLaughter, #FaithInRealLife, #TheologyWithATwist
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Pete, Jim, and John walk into a cloud… and suddenly, everything changes. This week on #RevCast, we unpack the wild, overwhelming, and sometimes hilarious nature of the Transfiguration. What does it mean to wake up to God’s presence? Why did Peter want to build vacation rentals for Moses and Elijah? And what does Jesus’ ‘Exodus’ have to do with our own struggles for justice today? Tune in for laughs, deep dives, and maybe even a little magic bread. #HolyHotBox #WakeUpAndListen
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Luke 6:17-26
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Special Guest: Pastor Steve McCoy: Pastor at First UMC Grand Rapids, MI
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Luke 4:21-30
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Matthew 18:1-5
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pope 😝 Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Luke 4:16-21
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pope 😝 Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Matthew 2:1-12
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pope 😝 Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pope 😝 Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Mark 10:35-45
Special Guest: Rev. Steve McCoy, First UMC of Grand Rapids
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pope 😝 Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Mark 12:28-34
Hosts:
Pastor Mike Desotell: Pastor at Trinity UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pastor Bri Desotell: Pastor at St. Paul's UMC of Grand Rapids, MI
Pope 😝 Paul Reissmann IV: Pastor at Central UMC in Lake Odesa, MI
Pastor Jeremy Williams: Pastor at Aldersgate UMC in Grand Rapids, MI
Recent Sermons: bit.ly/TrinityTube - Pastor Mike www.grstpaulsumc.org - Pastor Bri www.facebook.com/LakeOCentralUMC/videos/?ref=page_internal - Pastor Paul You can connect with us at Facebook.com/therevsumc The views expressed in this podcast by Pastor Mike, Pastor Bri, Pastor Paul, or any guests do not necessarily reflect the views of their churches or denominations. Everyone on the podcast acknowledges the great divide that exists in our world currently and, while they will be true to their own thoughts and beliefs on this podcast, they are committed to serving within the context of their congregations to the best of their abilities.
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Sorry for the delay folks. The website interface with our host is wonky at the moment so I am uploading from my phone. Enjoy the podcast!
And of course as I’m uploading this nearly a week late the website is back. Grrrrrr.
Mike, Paul, and Jeremy talk Mark 10:42-56
A slightly supersized episode
Mike, Bri, and Paul are back together again with special guest Jeremy Williams. Listen in as they discuss the book of Job.