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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Content Themes
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 – To Be Encouraged
Episode Summary
In this episode of To Be Encouraged, Reverend Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble reflect on the life and legacy of Dolly Parton following her recent passing, exploring the qualities that define a “good life.” Their heartfelt conversation weaves together stories of Dolly’s impact, lessons from Wesleyan theology, and practical advice for living with hope and generosity in today’s world.
Three Key Takeaways
1. A Good Life is Rooted in Service and Generosity
Reverend Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble highlight Dolly Parton as an exemplar of serving others and giving generously. Dolly’s commitment to philanthropy—such as her book-gifting program for children—demonstrates how it’s possible to accumulate wealth while still focusing on blessing others. Bishop Julius C. Trimble stresses that you don’t have to be a billionaire to make a positive difference: “You don’t have to be a multi-millionaire to do all the good that you can.” (03:55)
2. Universal Respect Transcends Differences
The hosts observe that Dolly Parton’s unique ability to be loved and respected across political, cultural, and theological divides came from her unapologetic commitment to hospitality and celebrating diversity. Bishop Julius C. Trimble recalls how she stood for what she believed was right, even when it wasn’t universally popular—for example, voicing support for Black Lives Matter. Her approach was to seek what is right, not just what is popular or aligns with a particular “side.” (08:28)
3. Faith, Community, and Flourishing Go Hand in Hand
Drawing from Wesleyan tradition, Bishop Julius C. Trimble reminds listeners that there is “no holiness apart from social holiness”—our calling is to contribute to human flourishing through relationships, grace, and hope. Living a good life isn’t just about survival, but about helping ourselves and others flourish by investing in hope, building community, and living out our faith in practical ways. (12:42)
Memorable Quote
“A good life is a life in which we are willing to serve and help others.” — Bishop Julius C. Trimble (10:29)
Listen to the full conversation for advice on encouragement, examples of servant leadership, and inspiration for living a life well-lived. Visit tobeencouraged.com for more episodes.
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