Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble
Podcast Description
Hi this is Bishop Julius C Trimble.
I have a mission “to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential” - in short, to be encouraged.
I get encouraged when I hear stories of good news. It could be a gospel story like Jesus encouraging Zacchaeus about going to his house or one of our United Methodist Churches serving the needs of the homeless in their community or even the laughter of my own granddaughter.
I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexuality and state of the United Methodist Church.
I also think we rise to our highest potential when we listen and learn from others. I love to talk with be encouraged by having conversations with insightful experts who help make me better.
These are challenging times in our world and in our United Methodist Church to be sure and those matters need to be addressed. I just think we can talk about everything in the light of the overwhelming love of Jesus Christ and that is encouraging indeed.
So let’s talk.
Please let me encourage you to join me on my podcast.
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C Trimble.
You can find Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C Timble on Apple Podcasts and the other podcast directories.
This the place to where together we can accomplish the mission “to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to they highest potential” So please listen in and encourage others to join us.
God loves you and so do I and there’s nothing you can do about it.
See you soon on Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble.
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The podcast explores a range of topics including faith, theology, social justice, environmental stewardship, community engagement, and political issues, focusing on uplifting stories and advice on facing contemporary challenges with hope and love.
Hi this is Bishop Julius C Trimble.
I have a mission “to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential” – in short, to be encouraged.
I get encouraged when I hear stories of good news. It could be a gospel story like Jesus encouraging Zacchaeus about going to his house or one of our United Methodist Churches serving the needs of the homeless in their community or even the laughter of my own granddaughter.
I am compelled by Jesus to share with you an encouraging word or two about Jesus, theology, the bible, the pandemic, the environment, racism, voting rights, human sexuality and state of the United Methodist Church.
I also think we rise to our highest potential when we listen and learn from others. I love to talk with be encouraged by having conversations with insightful experts who help make me better.
These are challenging times in our world and in our United Methodist Church to be sure and those matters need to be addressed. I just think we can talk about everything in the light of the overwhelming love of Jesus Christ and that is encouraging indeed.
So let’s talk.
Please let me encourage you to join me on my podcast.
Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C Trimble.
You can find Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C Timble on Apple Podcasts and the other podcast directories.
This the place to where together we can accomplish the mission “to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to they highest potential” So please listen in and encourage others to join us.
God loves you and so do I and there’s nothing you can do about it.
See you soon on Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble.
Show Notes: “Don’t Ask Me To Preach If…” | Episode 139 of To Be Encouraged Podcast
In a passionate and timely episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller sits down with Bishop Julius C. Trimble to unpack the provocative article “Don’t Ask Me To Preach If…” and what it means to preach with authenticity and boldness in troubling times. Against the backdrop of Halloween—a fitting day to discuss what’s “scary” in our world and churches—Bishop Julius C. Trimble issues a heartfelt call for all preachers not to shy away from tough topics or water down the gospel.
Here are three key takeaways from their inspiring conversation:
1. Preaching the Full Gospel Means Embracing Diversity and JusticeBishop Julius C. Trimble insists that any call to preach must include a fearless telling of the Bible’s stories—stories where Jesus repeatedly crossed boundaries of gender, culture, and ethnicity and welcomed those who were marginalized and excluded. He challenges preachers not to relinquish their authority or press the “mute button” when it comes to topics that some may deem controversial, particularly those related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The gospel is about God’s love for the whole world.
2. The Church Must Speak Out on Real-World Issues From political turmoil to government shutdowns and the struggles of immigrant families, Bishop Julius C. Trimble argues that the business of the church is deeply intertwined with the realities people face outside the sanctuary. He refuses to stay silent about policies and crises that hurt vulnerable people—calling for practical compassion, like feeding the hungry, supporting fair labor, and fighting racial injustice. The church’s legacy, especially through social principles of the United Methodist Church, is to act as a moral compass for society.
3. Love Boldly, Serve Joyfully, Lead Courageously The episode closes with an energizing message to preachers: be faithful to your calling, wrap all preaching in love, and foster honest conversations in your communities. The “Kingdom” (or “Kin-dom”) of God is about inclusive kinship, and Bishop Julius C. Trimble urges spiritual leaders to not only comfort the afflicted but also challenge complacency. Amid discouraging times, the podcast reminds listeners—and all who preach—to encourage hope, speak truth, and model the courage needed for meaningful change.
For the full article and more resources, visit umcjustice.org, and tune in for more uplifting conversations at To Be Encouraged.
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