Best Matthew Sipe Podcasts (2025)

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Knowing Who We Are--Part 1 36:09

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This sermon series explores the heart of the Wesleyan way of following Jesus while also celebrating what makes HILLTOP United Methodist Church unique. Together we’ll dive into the values that shape our faith—like God’s grace freely offered to all, and the call to live a life of holiness where Christ’s love transforms us, our communities, and the wo…

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Wesley Prayer Challenge--Part 3 37:01

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For these three weeks we are exploring the powerful themes of The Wesley Prayer Challenge. Each week in worship, we’ll dive into John Wesley’s bold prayer of surrender: “I am no longer my own, but thine…” and discover what it means to trust God fully, follow Christ faithfully, and live with renewed purpose. Through Scripture, preaching, and prayer,…

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Wesley Prayer Challenge--Part 2 31:27

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For the next three weeks we are exploring the powerful themes of The Wesley Prayer Challenge. Each week in worship, we’ll dive into John Wesley’s bold prayer of surrender: “I am no longer my own, but thine…” and discover what it means to trust God fully, follow Christ faithfully, and live with renewed purpose. Through Scripture, preaching, and pray…

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Wesley Prayer Challenge--Part 1 26:47

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For the next three weeks we are exploring the powerful themes of The Wesley Prayer Challenge. Each week in worship, we’ll dive into John Wesley’s bold prayer of surrender: “I am no longer my own, but thine…” and discover what it means to trust God fully, follow Christ faithfully, and live with renewed purpose. Through Scripture, preaching, and pray…

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Church in Korea! 1:38:09

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This is a bonus episode where Pastor Matt Sipe sit's down with his friend Pastor Nate Melcher to discuss their recent trip to Korea! Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this channel.…

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Finding God in the Music--Part 4 29:01

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Music, with its universal language, transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, becoming a conduit for spiritual connection and reflection. Whether through the sacred hymns of a church choir, the soulful melodies of a gospel song, or the ethereal notes of a classical symphony, music often evokes profound emotions and a sense of the divine. For som…

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Finding God in the Music--Part 3 38:49

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Music, with its universal language, transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, becoming a conduit for spiritual connection and reflection. Whether through the sacred hymns of a church choir, the soulful melodies of a gospel song, or the ethereal notes of a classical symphony, music often evokes profound emotions and a sense of the divine. For som…

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Finding God in the Music--Part 2 42:40

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Music, with its universal language, transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, becoming a conduit for spiritual connection and reflection. Whether through the sacred hymns of a church choir, the soulful melodies of a gospel song, or the ethereal notes of a classical symphony, music often evokes profound emotions and a sense of the divine. For som…

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Finding God in the Music--Part 1 28:27

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Music, with its universal language, transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, becoming a conduit for spiritual connection and reflection. Whether through the sacred hymns of a church choir, the soulful melodies of a gospel song, or the ethereal notes of a classical symphony, music often evokes profound emotions and a sense of the divine. For som…

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Update from Korea 33:19

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This Sunday Pastor Matt & Youth Director Abbie Page provide an update from the Prairie Winds District trip to South Korea. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this channel. We are ha…

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Mission Trip to Texas flood area--Pastor Katie Menne 29:05

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This Sunday we are blessed to have Rev. Katie Menne sharing a message in regards to her recent mission trip to Texas with the American Red Cross. Katie is a deacon in the Minnesota Annual Conference in connection with Hilltop United Methodist Church and she also serves as a Regional Client Care Manager with the American Red Cross. Text NEW to 507-5…

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Changing Our World--Guest Preacher Mike Menne 30:43

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Micah 6:8 is a popular verse for many Christians. "He has told you, human one, what is good and what the Lord requires from you: to do justice, embrace faithful love, and walk humbly with your God." These three themes represent the core mission that God has called us to as Christians. God calls us to change our world for the better through these th…

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Christian Justice 33:01

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This summer, we’re exploring four powerful words in an occasional sermon series that speak to the heart of the Christian life: meaning, affirmation, identity, and justice. Each week, we’ll turn to Scripture to ask: What does it mean to live a meaningful life in God’s story? How does God’s love affirm our worth when the world’s voices say otherwise?…

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Christian Affirmation 35:22

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This summer, we’re exploring four powerful words in an occasional sermon series that speak to the heart of the Christian life: meaning, affirmation, identity, and justice. Each week, we’ll turn to Scripture to ask: What does it mean to live a meaningful life in God’s story? How does God’s love affirm our worth when the world’s voices say otherwise?…

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Camp Meetings and Bishop's Episcopal Address 41:59

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First we hear from our Lay Leader, Paulette Adams, about the history of Camp Meetings. Our scripture from 1 John 4 will lead us into Bishop Lanette Plambeck's Episcopal Address to the United Methodist Churches in Minnesota. In her Episcopal Address, she urges us to lean into “the reckless, unrelenting grace of God” even when the world around us see…

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Christian Identity 38:29

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This summer, we’re exploring four powerful words in an occasional sermon series that speak to the heart of the Christian life: meaning, affirmation, identity, and justice. Each week, we’ll turn to Scripture to ask: What does it mean to live a meaningful life in God’s story? How does God’s love affirm our worth when the world’s voices say otherwise?…

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Conference Preacher Message 38:00

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This Sunday, Pastor Matt will be sharing his message as Conference Preacher at the Minnesota Annual Conference from Friday, June 13. Come and hear what he had to say to the United Methodist Churches of Minnesota. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota…

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The Best of Q & R: Part 2 35:35

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Best of Q & R is a two-week sermon series built around some of the most thought-provoking and heartfelt questions people have asked after a sermon. These aren’t easy questions—and they don’t come with easy answers. But that’s exactly why we’re taking time to sit with them. Instead of neat solutions, we’ll explore thoughtful, faithful responses root…

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The Best of Q & R: Part 1--Graduation Sunday 23:35

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Best of Q & R is a two-week sermon series built around some of the most thought-provoking and heartfelt questions people have asked after a sermon. These aren’t easy questions—and they don’t come with easy answers. But that’s exactly why we’re taking time to sit with them. Instead of neat solutions, we’ll explore thoughtful, faithful responses root…

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Christian Meaning 37:56

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This summer, we’re exploring four powerful words in an occasional sermon series that speak to the heart of the Christian life: meaning, affirmation, identity, and justice. Each week, we’ll turn to Scripture to ask: What does it mean to live a meaningful life in God’s story? How does God’s love affirm our worth when the world’s voices say otherwise?…

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S05E15 - Balancing Two Districts and One Mission: A Journey Through Leadership and Change | Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Superintendent 35:38

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Montgomery, the current superintendent of two school districts, Lake Forest Community High School District 115 and Lake Forest Elementary District 67, for almost four years. In addition to this unique setup, he is also the Lead Superintendent for Cohort and Partner Connections in AASA,…

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Living for the Life to Come: Part 4 31:54

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What if heaven isn’t just where we go when we die… but something we can live in right now? In this 4-week series, Living for the Life to Come, we’ll explore what Jesus really meant when he talked about the Kingdom of Heaven. Each week we’ll bust myths, dig into Scripture, and discover how heaven changes everything—our hope, our relationships, our w…

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Are you seeing God in our world? We sit down with Pastor Matt and talk about it. 56:44

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This time Juston Cline and Pastor Matt sit down and talk about seeing God in our world and how we build that into our children's' lives. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this chan…

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Living for the Life to Come: Part 3 30:09

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What if heaven isn’t just where we go when we die… but something we can live in right now? In this 4-week series, Living for the Life to Come, we’ll explore what Jesus really meant when he talked about the Kingdom of Heaven. Each week we’ll bust myths, dig into Scripture, and discover how heaven changes everything—our hope, our relationships, our w…

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S05E14 - Leading with Heart: A Superintendent’s Story of Building Trust and Leading with Transparency | Heidi Sipe, Superintendent, Umatilla School District 27:25

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Heidi Sipe, Superintendent of Umatilla School District in Oregon, a role she has held for a remarkable 17 years. Dr. Sipe previously served as the district’s Federal Programs Director and Assistant Superintendent for five years. She also has a higher education background: She is an Adjunct Pro…

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Living for the Life to Come: Part 2--Pastor Matt and Special Guest Pastor Nate Melcher 34:12

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What if heaven isn’t just where we go when we die… but something we can live in right now? In this 4-week series, Living for the Life to Come, we’ll explore what Jesus really meant when he talked about the Kingdom of Heaven. Each week we’ll bust myths, dig into Scripture, and discover how heaven changes everything—our hope, our relationships, our w…

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Special Guest Woojae Im, Conference Superintendent 55:44

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On this episode Pastor Matt sits down with our Conference Superintendent Woojae Im to discuss his calling as well as the difficulties in cross cultural ministry and what we can do as a congregation to invite all to walk with us. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in M…

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Living for the Life to Come Part 1 42:17

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What if heaven isn’t just where we go when we die… but something we can live in right now? In this 4-week series, Living for the Life to Come, we’ll explore what Jesus really meant when he talked about the Kingdom of Heaven. Each week we’ll bust myths, dig into Scripture, and discover how heaven changes everything—our hope, our relationships, our w…

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S05E13 - From the Classroom to the Whitehouse | Dr. James Lane, CEO, PDK International 40:53

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. James Lane, Chief Executive Officer of PDK International, a nonprofit that supports those who work in public education, and its community-based movement Educators Rising. He has served at the federal, state, and local levels: in the U.S. Department of Education as Acting Assistant Secretary an…

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Easter Sunday 23:09

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Easter Sunday is the day Christians celebrate the story of Jesus rising from the dead—a story that, at its heart, is about the triumph of life over death, hope over despair, and love over fear. In the United Methodist tradition, Easter is a joyful reminder that new beginnings are possible, even after the darkest of nights. Come for a worship servic…

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Palm Sunday: Scripture and Pastor Fred Vanderwerf 29:56

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Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, marks the story of Jesus entering the city of Jerusalem, greeted by crowds who waved palm branches and laid them down like a red carpet, welcoming him with joy and anticipation. For those of us in the United Methodist tradition, it’s a time to reflect on the longing for peace, justice, and healing in our wor…

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S05E12 - Leading with Vision and Vulnerability: What Schools Really Need | Dr. Buddy Berry, Eminence Independent Schools 34:29

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Buddy Berry, the superintendent of Eminence Independent Schools in Kentucky. He founded the innovative model “School on FIRE” (Framework of Innovation for Reinventing Education). He was recognized by the Obama Administration as one of the top 100 School Superintendents in America for his distr…

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Lent 5: Why is God referred to as "He?" 43:07

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In the digital age, people turn to Google with their deepest questions—questions about life, faith, and even God. When you type "Is God..." into a search bar, the auto-suggestions reveal the most common questions people are asking about the Divine. These questions reflect real doubts, longings, and struggles that people wrestle with every day. In t…

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Lent 4: Is God with me? Is God for me?--Austin Wilkinson shares his testimony 17:57

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In the digital age, people turn to Google with their deepest questions—questions about life, faith, and even God. When you type "Is God..." into a search bar, the auto-suggestions reveal the most common questions people are asking about the Divine. These questions reflect real doubts, longings, and struggles that people wrestle with every day. In t…

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S05E11 - A Lesson in Humble Leadership | Dr. Matthew Hicks, Northeastern Wayne Schools Indiana 26:48

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Matthew Hicks, Superintendent of Northeastern Wayne Schools in Indiana. He is also currently a lecturer at Purdue University and a dissertation chair at Indiana Wesleyan University. Earlier in his career, he served as a language arts classroom teacher and as a principal at the high school and …

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Lent 3: Where is God When It Hurts? 42:32

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In the digital age, people turn to Google with their deepest questions—questions about life, faith, and even God. When you type "Is God..." into a search bar, the auto-suggestions reveal the most common questions people are asking about the Divine. These questions reflect real doubts, longings, and struggles that people wrestle with every day. In t…

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Lent 2: Is God Forgiving or Judging? 41:07

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In the digital age, people turn to Google with their deepest questions—questions about life, faith, and even God. When you type "Is God..." into a search bar, the auto-suggestions reveal the most common questions people are asking about the Divine. These questions reflect real doubts, longings, and struggles that people wrestle with every day. In t…

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S05E10 - The Superintendent Lab | Dr. Rachel White, University of Texas at Austin 36:17

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Rachel White, Founder and Lead Researcher at The Superintendent Lab, a hub for data, research, insights, and innovation on the public school district superintendency. She is currently the Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. White h…

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Lent 1: Is God Against Science? 42:18

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In the digital age, people turn to Google with their deepest questions—questions about life, faith, and even God. When you type "Is God..." into a search bar, the auto-suggestions reveal the most common questions people are asking about the Divine. These questions reflect real doubts, longings, and struggles that people wrestle with every day. In t…

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Midwest Mission Trip 38:17

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The Mission Team gives a report from their work at the Midwest Mission Distribution Center. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this channel. We are happy to interact online or in-pe…

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S05E09 - Using Storytelling to Foster Trust and Community Support | Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, Ypsilanti Community Schools 17:50

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Alena Zachery-Ross, Superintendent of Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan. She has decades of experience at public K-12 and charter schools of all sizes, including serving as Superintendent for Okemos Public Schools and for the Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System. She is a sought…

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Second Corinthians: Part VII 27:24

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Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this channel. We are happy to interact online or in-person. Please subscribe to this channel and be sure to walk through the doors if you are in t…

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Second Corinthians: Part VI 28:44

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Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul defends his ministry against critics, showing that true spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success or strength but by humility, integrity, and reliance …

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S05E08 - The Superintendency: One Of The Most Challenging, Yet Rewarding, Careers | Dan Cox 25:29

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Dan Cox, the Superintendent of Schools in Rochester Community Unit School District 3A in Rochester, Illinois. In his 16-year education career in the state, he led the Staunton Community Unit School District and the Jasper County Community Unit 1 School District. He also served as an Assistant …

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Second Corinthians: Part V 25:01

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Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul defends his ministry against critics, showing that true spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success or strength but by humility, integrity, and reliance …

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Second Corinthians: Part IV 44:05

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Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul defends his ministry against critics, showing that true spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success or strength but by humility, integrity, and reliance …

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Jocelyn and Matt Bonus Episode II 1:02:02

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This time Pastor Matt and Jocelyn really dig in and discuss some heavy topics like guilt, forgiveness and spiritual disciplines. Text NEW to 507-575-4222 to connect with Hilltop United Methodist Church. Hilltop United Methodist Church is located in Mankato Minnesota and we pray that everyone would experience God's presence through this channel. We …

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S05E07 - Being a Transformative Leader in the Face of Complex Challenges | Dr. Quintin Shepherd, Pflugerville ISD 25:06

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In this episode of Build Momentum, we are joined by Dr. Quintin Shepherd. Quintin has 19 years’ experience as a superintendent and currently holds that leadership role at Pflugerville Independent School District in Texas. He has a demonstrated history of improving school districts in both rural and urban areas in multiple states by being committed …

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Second Corinthians: Part III 29:09

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Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul defends his ministry against critics, showing that true spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success …

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Second Corinthians: Part II 29:37

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Hello and welcome, thanks for visiting this channel. Second Corinthians is a heartfelt and deeply personal letter from the Apostle Paul to the church in Corinth, emphasizing the paradoxical power of God revealed through human weakness. Paul defends his ministry against critics, showing that true spiritual authority is marked not by worldly success …