
Tune in every week for a lively conversation with Chapelwood's Senior Pastor, John Stephens and Executive Pastor, Matt Russell as they "go deep" on how today's church has changed and what the church will look like in the future!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 252 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

What's happening at Highland Park Methodist Church, and what does it mean for the broader United Methodist Church?
Rev. Dr. John Stephens and Rev. Dr. Michael Jarboe discuss Highland Park's decision to separate from the UMC, the ongoing questions su... more
Should Christians celebrate Halloween? And what does this spooky holiday have to do with All Saints Day?
Rev. John Stephens welcomes back Rev. Michael Jarboe, senior pastor of Wildwood United Methodist Church, for a Halloween special filled with hum... more
What does it mean to show up for someone who is grieving, and what can other cultures teach us about loss, remembrance, and community?
In this episode of Pod Have Mercy, Rev. John Stephens and Rev. Matt Russell discuss the importance of grief work a... more
What can a vineyard teach us about faith, patience, and spiritual growth? And how can the church remain faithful to its mission in an increasingly divided world?
In Episode 246 of Pod Have Mercy, John Stephens and Matt Russell are back together for ... more
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I have just discovered Pod Have Mercy while attending Mercy Street (which I also love). I find Matt and John to be very real and down to earth, love their humor and humanness….kept it up.
This is a podcast that thoroughly engages the heart and the mind. Its hosts are not squeamish about tackling tough subjects going on in the Church and its point of intersection with the world in which we live.
It is true excellence. Everytime.
Thank you Rev Dr Matt Russell and Rev Dr John Stephens for you wit, humour, and serious focus in what is truly important.
I have found this podcast extremely helpful as I try and learn all I can about the current struggles in the UMW. I have found their guest to be most informative. Thank you for clearing up so many issues of misinformation.
I’m really enjoying this podcast, the timing couldn’t be better. What a great tool to use during this season of Lent and wondering in the wilderness. I really appreciate the vulnerability that is being given in this space. Vulnerability we don’t often get in worship.
Of course the due of John Stephens and Matt Russell is entertaining for me. 😊
What a great conversation.
I’m lucky to know both of you and this podcast is so real and fun.
I enjoyed and was enriched by what y’all shared with us.
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The show centers on thoughtful conversations about faith, contemporary church life, and how spirituality intersects with culture, technology, and everyday human experience. Across recent episodes, topics range from AI and its impact on formation and work to contemplative practices, grief, interfaith relations, and leadership within church contexts. A distinctive thread runs through discussions about belonging over belief, the role of community in healing, and navigating viral media, social change, and global church dynamics with a warm, pastoral lens. Noteworthy is the blend of personal storytelling, practical spirituality, and formation-oriented insights that encourage listeners to reflect deeply while staying engaged with real-world issue... more
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