“I know what to do. I just need to do it!” That was how I responded to my health coach when she asked if I had any questions about improving my diet and increasing my activity level.
I’m guessing that is true of you, too. We know what it takes to be physically healthy—exercise and good nutrition—but sometimes we struggle to do it.
Our spiritual lives are similar. We know what we need to grow as Christians, and we would benefit from some tips and tricks toward integrating it into our daily routine.
Get Your Spirit in Shape is an award-winning 30-minute podcast from United Methodist Communications hosted by Crystal Caviness, created and produced by Joe Iovino. Episodes feature casual conversations with leaders, authors, and others who offer spiritual nutrition and exercises for our everyday lives.
We know that exercise and good nutrition help keep us physically healthy. Unfortunately, we don’t always follow through. Our spiritual lives are similar. We know what we need to grow as Christians, but sometimes we struggle. Get Your Spirit in Shape is a free, 30-minute, monthly podcast from United Methodist Communications featuring conversations with leaders, authors, and others who offer spiritual nutrition and exercises for our everyday lives. Join us as we get—and keep—our spirits in shape.
What does it mean to be called?
Hosts Joe Iovino and Natalie Justice-Taylor talk with the Rev. Dr. Trip Lowery and the Rev. Amie Stewart of the General Board of Higher Education & Ministry about discernment, and about how pastors, mentors, and educators can help young adults see the gifts God has given them.
In this episode:
- Why “call” is less a fixed destination and more an openness to the Spirit’s leading toward the next step
- How calling reaches beyond the local church and pastoral ministry
- The role of community, from mentors who name a young person’s gifts to pastors who make room for questions
- Stories of discernment from our guests, and from Joe and Natalie
- Practical ways to accompany a young adult who’s still figuring it out
Some helpful links
- EXPLORATION 2026 (GBHEM)
- Explore Your Call (GHBEM)
- General Board of Higher Education & Ministry
- Topic: Higher Education (ResourceUMC.org)
- Spirit empowered, church authorized: United Methodist ordination (UMC.org)
More information and a full transcript of this conversation are available here.
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