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.
“A Fresh Start: Easter Hope in a Discouraged World”
In this inspiring Holy Week edition of To Be Encouraged, host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller is joined by Bishop Julius C. Trimble as they reflect on the meaning of Easter amid the realities of suffering, discouragement, and longing for hope. Together, they offer heartfelt stories, theological insights, and practical encouragement—reminding listeners that resurrection hope is not only for a single day, but it’s a gift to live out daily.
Easter Memories and Intergenerational Hope
Bishop Trimble opens with cherished childhood memories of Palm Sunday and Easter—a season marked by worship, gathering, and for children, the excitement of palm branches and Easter egg hunts. Yet, as he shares, the deeper significance of Holy Week emerges as one grows in faith: it’s a journey that doesn’t shy away from suffering, but one that ultimately celebrates the defeat of death and sin through Christ’s resurrection. The Bishop notes how crucial it is to nurture “intergenerational, unbounded, sustainable hope,” especially given present-day anxieties that affect all ages.
Living the Roller Coaster: Suffering, Despair, and Resurrection
The episode explores the roller coaster of emotions that defines Passion Week—moving from defeat and despair to the exhilarating promise of new life. Bishop Trimble reminds us that Easter is not just a historical event, but a “part of the antidote” for the valleys of despair so many experience today. He points to the necessity of amplifying God’s love beyond the church walls—bringing hope to those who struggle to “see the light of Easter joy.”
Jubilee, Fresh Starts, and Forgiveness
Unpacking the biblical concept of the Year of Jubilee, the conversation highlights God’s vision for justice, forgiveness, and communal renewal. In an age of division and hoarding, Easter’s “fresh start” offers a powerful metaphor—one that invites us to forgive, extend generosity, and begin anew. Bishop Trimble shares that Easter is about “turning the page,” waking up to gratitude, and living into the new possibilities that resurrection opens for individuals and communities alike.
Stories of Resurrection
Both host and guest share personal stories—moments when, through illness or the ministry of presence, they experienced God’s peace and turnaround even in the darkest times. These stories underscore the truth that God often “shows up in a big way” when we least expect it, offering peace (shalom) and the assurance that we are never abandoned.
Key Takeaways:
- Easter is a season of hope, even amid real suffering. The resurrection isn’t just an ancient story—it’s a present reality offering sustenance on life’s hardest days.
- God’s love compels us to be bearers of hope and agents of renewal—extending forgiveness, embracing the marginalized, and seeking fresh starts for all.
- Peace and joy are Easter gifts. In every fearful or uncertain hallway of life, Christ meets us with the gift of shalom.
- Resurrection means the defeat of sin, despair, and death. We can live with gratitude, confidence, and the expectation of joy, no matter our circumstances.
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