From the Archives: This episode is a specially recorded reading of the full text of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail". This reading is a collaboration featuring the voices of 17 faith leaders representing over a dozen faith communities from across Oklahoma. We hope this reading invites us to grapple with the work that is still left to do and to consider the role our faith communities can play in the ongoing struggle with racial justice ..read more

Spiritual practices are tools that help us deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. As we prepare for Lent, Boston Avenue is offering a six-part ‘Experiencing Lent’ series, looking at six different practices that might nourish your faith life. We'll be exploring these practices on our podcast, in addition to offering live classes over these practices (visit our website or social media to learn more). In this episode, Philip and Caitlin are joined by Linda Alegria to discuss RAIN: growing in self-compassion ..read more

Spiritual practices are tools that help us deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. As we prepare for Lent, Boston Avenue is offering a six-part ‘Experiencing Lent’ series, looking at six different practices that might nourish your faith life. We'll be exploring these practices on our podcast, in addition to offering live classes over these practices (visit our website or social media to learn more). In this episode, Philip and Caitlin are joined by Melanie Linsky and Carol Maus to discuss contemplative prayer ..read more

From the Archives; Last year's Barton-Clinton-Gordey speaker was Dr. Robert P. Jones. He helped us better understand the history of race relations in the U.S. and, in particular, in the Christian church and how we can chart a healthier path forward. This was one of a three part series. If you are interested in listening to the other two parts, they can be found on this podcast feed from February 2021 ..read more

Spiritual practices are tools that help us deepen and enrich our spiritual lives. As we prepare for Lent, Boston Avenue is offering a six-part ‘Experiencing Lent’ series, looking at six different practices that might nourish your faith life. We'll be exploring these practices on our podcast, in addition to offering live classes over these practices (visit our website or social media to learn more). In the first episode of this series, Philip and Caitlin are joined by Ed Payton to discuss the spiritual practice of fasting ..read more

Boston Avenue UMC is putting on a Living Nativity on December 19th from 2-3:30 and from 5:30-7 in the West Parking Lot. This podcast will go together with the Living Nativity. Sit back and enjoy this retelling of the Nativity Story followed by some wonderful Christmas music performed by the Boston Avenue choirs. We hope that everybody has a wonderful Christmas ..read more

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Hannah Phillips as they discuss and debate Christmas movies. We hope that you enjoy this festive discussion ..read more

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. David Wiggs to discuss the season of Advent ..read more

In light of the Julius Jones case, Philip and Catilin are joined by Rev. David Wiggs to discuss the death penalty and how we, as Christians, can apply a lens of faith to this issue ..read more

Philip and Caitlin are joined by Rev. David Wiggs to discuss the future of the United Methodist denomination and the vision for a progressive and inclusive coalition of Methodist churches ..read more