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Dennis Shaw is a musician, marathoner (Boston!), retired military officer, math modeler, muse, and United Methodist Pastor. A keen observer of the human condition, he has degrees in music, quantitative methods (don’t ask!), theology and leadership. He will discuss with other leaders how to become engaged and present in our current leadership opportunities. Critical to leadership is strong self-awareness. Becoming authentic, empathetic, and aware will form the framework of all discussions. You can access and follow this podcast on Apple, Podbean, Spotify and Amazon Music.
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May 2, 2017
May 2, 2017
22 min
Rev. Emily Fleming on John 20: 24-29 and her reflection on Doubting Thomas. I also included a little of our music after the sermon and before the benediction.
Mar 24, 2017
Mar 24, 2017
14 min
This reflection is drawn from the Luke 15, three parables. The liturgist will only read the first two to provide context, and then I re-tell the third one. A parable familiar to us.
Feb 26, 2017
Feb 26, 2017
Oct 31, 2016
Oct 31, 2016
24 min
Dec 31, 2015
Dec 31, 2015
35 min
Dec 31, 2015
Dec 31, 2015
14 min
Nov 28, 2015
Nov 28, 2015
18 min
The Northern Kingdom has been conquered. But God continues to act in the role of loving parent and shows love even for the child who has spurned him. This has some elements of personal reflection on my time at Central UMC in Arlington, VA. Finding my voice and all of that ... but as much as anything it is a hopeful gesture that says that the God of the Hebrew Bible is a God of Love, Forgiveness and Mercy ...
Oct 23, 2014
Oct 23, 2014
22 min
Sixth Sermon in our Matthew Parable Series with an emphasis on Stepping Up in ....