The work of ministry can be different for every person you meet, but how often do you get a chance to sit down and talk with a minister in-depth? Co-hosts Amy Lippoldt and Ben Hanne sit down with United Methodist persons in ministry in the Great Plains to hear their stories, discover their passions and celebrate our similarities and differences.
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Hello and welcome to "The Pet Perspective", the podcast from Napo for the spiciest insights into all things pets. Every fortnight we'll be interviewing a range of pet industry experts, and popular veterinarians to get their insight into what's going on in the pet world. We'll be hearing their opinions and guidance on tougher topics like trending doggy diets, or the rise in pet theft, as well as getting some top tips to help you take the best possible care of your pet. Learn more: https://www ...
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Regression and rebellion: what to expect when your dog hits the terrible teens, Antonella Marsicano, #16
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Raising a puppy can be challenging, and just when you think you’ve cracked the housetraining and recall… It goes out the window. You might even worry you’ve done something wrong! However, your puppy might be in regression, which can feel like the terrible teens for dogs. We’re joined by clinical animal behaviourist and CEO of the Animal Wellbeing C…
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Facing the fireworks: How to help your anxious pet on Bonfire night, Dr Julie Ashton #15
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In this week’s episode of The Pet Perspective, we're taking a deep-dive into many pet’s worst nightmare, bonfire night, and how to help anxious animals with noise phobias. (Including a few things to do at short notice to help keep your pet calm.) This week we’re joined by veterinary behaviourist Dr Julie Ashton, owner of Life on Four Legs behaviour…
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Trick or treat: Can training & food help pets through the stress of Halloween & Firework night?, Katie Scott-Dyer #14
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This week on The Pet Perspective, we’re going to be talking about autumn’s big holidays, Halloween and Bonfire Night, and how you can prepare your pet for the noise and activity they bring. We’re joined by clinical animal behaviourist Katie Scott-Dyer, who tells us all about why the autumn holidays can seem scary to our pets, and how you can teach …
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Picking the perfect puppy: Finding healthy pets with vet, Dr Ben Simpson-Vernon #13
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Searches for “buy a puppy” increased by 115% during the pandemic. Yet many "pandemic puppy" owners didn't even see their puppy before buying them, something today’s guest warns against. Having built up a following of over 100,000 animal lovers on TikTok for sharing his matter-of-fact videos on pet welfare and health topics, Ben the Vet joins us to …
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Doggy Diets: Fulfilling your pup’s nutritional needs with Founder of VetChef & Tails.com, Joe Inglis #12
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Nearly half of dogs in the UK are overweight or obese, and yet 80% of us believe our dogs are a healthy weight. So how can we better ensure our pups are eating right? Trusted by millions for his veterinary advice on This Morning, Joe Inglis has founded two successful pet food brands, making him the perfect guest for this nutrition-based episode of …
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Separation Anxiety: How to prevent & resolve hyper-attachment with Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Hanne Grice #11
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Separation anxiety is a term commonly thrown around, but within it are a number of unique and complex problems that might cause irrational behaviours. Whether you’re a new puppy owner focused on prevention, or you’re seeking help for an older dog suffering with these issues, Clinical Animal Behaviourist Hanne Grice joins us on The Pet Perspective t…
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Pets on Tour: What to know before taking your pet on holiday with Veterinary Behaviourist, Dr Sophie White #10
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It’s prime holiday season, and for those of us with pets that presents a dilemma - do we take our furry friends with us, and how can we do it with ease and safety in mind? There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but to help you work out the best course of action we speak with wonderful Veterinary Behaviourist Dr Sophie White on The Pet Perspective. …
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Essential Feline Instincts: Why the indoor cat doesn’t exist with Feline Behaviour Expert, Dr Sarah Ellis #9
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If cats could talk, you’d never hear one tell you that they’re an ‘indoor cat’ by nature. Their instinct to hunt remains unchanged, and it’s vital that we keep our cats engaged. Returning by popular demand, feline behaviour expert Dr Sarah Ellis joins us to explore how we can help indulge the need for play & prey, ways to safely introduce cats to o…
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Debunking Dog Training Myths: How to safely train your dog with Clinical Animal Behaviourist & Founder of Nose To Trail, Rachel Rodgers #8
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Among the many myths of dog training, one of the longest standing is that of needing to be an ‘alpha’, which has the potential to cause far more harm than good. Being a trainer and behaviourist with 12 years & 3 degrees’ worth of education, Rachel Rodgers - Founder of Nose to Trail - shares her extensive expertise on The Pet Perspective this week. …
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Luxury Doggy Hotels: How to make sure your pooch gets the 5 star treatment with No More Kennels' Owner, Rebeckah Vaughan #7
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Recent years have seen a huge increase in the number of furry friends in our households, but with some returning to the office after so long at home, separation anxiety is a real issue for dog owners in particular. On The Pet Perspective this week, we’re joined by No More Kennels’ Owner Rebeckah Vaughan to chat about the better standard of care she…
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The Dog Sitting Solution: Connecting a million owners & borrowers with BorrowMyDoggy’s Founder & CEO, Rikke Rosenlund #6
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Recent years have seen a huge increase in the number of furry friends in our households, but with some returning to the office after so long at home, separation anxiety is a real issue for dog owners in particular. We’re joined on The Pet Perspective this week by BorrowMyDoggy’s Founder Rikke Rosenlund, with solutions to give your pup the perfect c…
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Puppy Mythbusting: What’s considered normal behaviour in your new pup with Dog Behaviourist & Co-Founder of Zigzag, Lorna Winter #5
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The reality of puppy ownership entails far more than the idyllic, potty-trained pet - they don't come pre-loaded with our idea of the perfect dog. So which behaviours should we be more lenient with, and what should we be looking out for when training our new pups? This week’s guest on The Pet Perspective is Lorna Winter, a dog behaviourist and Co-F…
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How to Train Your Cat: Translate meows and understand their behaviours with Feline Behaviour Expert, Dr Sarah Ellis #4
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40% of cat owners are said to know what their cat’s meow means, so how can we better understand and translate what our feline friends are trying to say to us? Bringing her fascinating expertise, Dr Sarah Ellis - Co-Author of The Trainable Cat - joins us for a deep dive into the wonderful world of cat behaviour. Discover tips you can put in practice…
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Breeding Ethics, Not Aesthetics: What you need to know before adopting a brachy breed with Founder of Vets Against Brachycephalism, Dr Emma Milne #3
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Bulldogs and Pugs make up some of the most popular dog breeds, but the health complications that come from their short skulls should be an alarming sign of how dangerous their selective breeding has become. Vets Against Brachycephalism is a movement founded by Dr Emma Milne, a vet passionate about animal welfare and leading voice in the awareness o…
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Disappearing Dogs: The rise of UK pet thefts with CEO of Stolen & Missing Pets Alliance, Debbie Matthews #2
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The theft of a beloved pet is one of the most harrowing experiences an owner could possibly go through, so what support is there for victims of animal thieves? Not too long ago there was little that police could do, but thanks to this week’s guest Debbie Matthews, CEO of the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance, there’s growing support for owners and p…
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The Pet Obesity Epidemic: Helping our furry friends to be healthier with Louisa the Vet #1
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Welcome to the series premiere of “The Pet Perspective”, where we’re kicking off a series of tips for looking after your little loved ones with a look at the growing number of obese pets. The wonderful Dr Louisa Lane - aka Louisa the Vet - joins your host Rhiannon for a detailed chat on how to combat pet obesity, tips for tailoring your pet’s calor…
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Hello and welcome to "The Pet Perspective", the podcast from Napo for the spiciest insights into all things pets. Every fortnight we'll be interviewing a range of pet industry experts, and popular veterinarians to get their insight into what's going on in the pet world. We'll be hearing their opinions and guidance on tougher topics like trending do…
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Continuing in our brother-in-law series we are pleased to bring you our interview with Rev. Dustin Petz. Dustin serves as the pastor of the Norfolk UMC in Norfolk, NE. We talk about his early life in Bird City, KS, his path to ministry and love, his work as a board member of GCFA and so many other things! You won't want to miss it!…
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Rev. John Collins is the pastor of Abilene First United Methodist Church in Abilene, Kansas (The hometown of our 34th President, Dwight Eisenhower). John shares with us the story of his life in ministry, the first time he met his wife and his passion for technology. Thank you for listening! A note on audio quality. The recording space we had been g…
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Preach, Pray or Die is two years old! We celebrate entering our terrible twos by highlighting clips from the following episodes: #9 - Bill Selby #15 - Live Show at Annual Conference #22 - Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey #33 - Junius Dotson
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Ben Wheeler is the Director of Youth and Discipleship Ministries at McPherson United Methodist Church in McPherson, Kansas. Ben has a long and effective history with camping ministries in the state of Kansas and served as the chair of the camping ministry board for the Conference. He and our hosts go way back so we do a little reminiscing, a little…
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Thanks for listening to this episode of Preach, Pray or Die! Be sure to follow us on Facebook or Twitter for announcements and give us a review on iTunes if you enjoy what we do! The Rev. Dee Williamston is the Salina District Superintendent of the Great Plains Annual Conference. We discuss her fascinating path into the ministry and how each of her…
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Dr. Jeanne Hoeft is the Academic Dean of Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City. In addition, she is the Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care and Franklin and Louise Cole Chair in Town and Country Ministries. We talk about vocation, eating out of sterilized flower pots and the future of church leadership in the next few …
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Thank you for listening to episode 38 of Preach, Pray or Die! Adam Hamilton is the founding pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. We think it's fair to say he's well known as a preacher, teacher, and author. Across the episode, we touch on Resurrection's new sanctuary as it relates to…
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We're excited to be back! After a summer break comes episode 37 with the incredible Leighann Prothro. Leighann serves as the Director of Children and Youth Ministry at Asbury UMC in Prairie Village, KS (Part of the Kansas City metro area). We discuss her path into ministry, love of music and the challenges of ministry in a busy world. Near the end,…
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Bishop Scott Jones is the episcopal leader of the Great Plains Annual Conference. Previously he served as the Bishop for the Kansas episcopal area and has spent 12 years based out of Wichita, Kansas. We talk about his background as a Wesley scholar, the state of the church and the wonders of grandchildren!…
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Melissa Gepford is the Associate Pastor of Discipleship at Tonganoxie UMC. Melissa will also be commissioned as a Deacon in June! We had a great conversation about her sordid past that got her kicked out of a youth group, her love of teaching, growing up in Texas and crossfit among other topics!
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The Rev. Bruce Emmert is the District Superintendent of theKansas City District of the Great Plains Conference of the UnitedMethodist Church. We discuss Bruce's experience in churchplanting, the challenges of ministry and a relational church andsome insights into the Appointive Process in the Great Plains.…
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Episode 33 features out interview with Pastor, trainer and coach Junius Dotson. Rev. Dotson currently serves as the Senior Pastor of St. Mark UMC in Wichita, KS. On April 3rd, 2016 it was announced that he will become the new General Secretary of Discipleship Ministries. Amy and Ben talk with Junius about his path into faith and the ministry, how s…
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Mark Holland serves as both a Methodist Pastor and as the mayor of Kansas City, KS.
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Lisa is one of the amazing lay delegates from the Great Plains to the 2016 General Conference! She is dedicated member of United Methodist Women, a great chef for desserts and works as a event planner for the University of Lincoln. Enjoy this great episode!
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Zach Anderson serves as the Pastor of Hansom UMC in Omaha, NE. Zach is a delegate to General Conference, an avid lover of politics and has met Bono personally!
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Rev. Diana Chapel is a deacon (DEACON) who serves as the pastor of Ogden Friendship House UMC and the executive director of the Ogden Friendship House of Hope. One is a church, the other a social outreach and assistance organization - listen how these two great tastes taste great together!
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Rev. Gary Beach serves as the Treasurer of the Great Plains Annual Conference. Previously he did...everything! Amy and Ben talk about the merging of the three conferences and the 24 hour process that brought Gary on board as the conference Treasurer!
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Our first episode of 2016 is with Rev. Claudia Bakely! She currently serves as the District Superintendent for the Flint Hills district of the Great Plains Annual Conference. Listen as Amy & Ben do their best to pry for inside information and laugh a whole lot!
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Rev. Barry Dundas serves as the Senior Pastor at Trinity UMC in Salina, KS (located at the crossroads of I-70 and I-135). His ministry seem to be all about building, houses, lives, art and joy. We talk about history, life and baseball!
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Dr. Nate Regier is a co-founder of Next Element Consulting, a conflict and communication consulting and mentoring firm in Newton, KS. Nate works with our ordination residents in the Great Plains. More information on Next Element can be found at www.next-element.com
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PPD #24 - SCJ Women's Consultation Voices
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PPD had such an amazing time at the South Central Jurisdiction Women’s Consultation month ago! Not only did we get to interview two Bishops, but we had a chance over two days to hear amazing stories from many of the women at the conference. Their theme was “Telling our Story” and boy did they! We used small sections of all the interviews in a video…
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We’re doubling the amount of Bishop interviews this week! We had a wonderful time sitting down with Bishop Janice Riggle Huie who serves the Texas Annual Conference. We talk about her path into ministry and the way that schools have played such a pivotal role in her life. It was an honor to talk with her!…
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Guess what? Bishops are people! People with great stories. Listen in on the conversation we had with Bishop Cynthia Harvey from the Louisiana Annual Conference and hear about the joy she found in cleaning toilets, how excited she gets for annual conference (really!) and why she has a huge Pope-crush.…
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Our 21st episode features our interview with Rev. Rick Just. Rick has recently stepped down from his previous post as a District Superintendent to serve as the Senior Pastor of Asbury Church in Wichita, Kansas. Coming to ministry as a second career, Rick’s story involves a radical trust in his call and the work of some very dedicated pastors who sa…
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Rev. Sergio Tristán is our guest for Podcast #20! Sergio is a native of Mexico and has spent his entire adult life doing two things: 1) serving God and 2) Constantly being drawn back to Wichita, Kansas. He currently serves El Mesias in that same city. We invite you to listen to his powerful story and share it with others!…
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Deann Smith is the Executive Director of United Methodist Open Door Inc., a ministry site in Wichita, Kansas that is focused on Food, Clothing and Shelter for individuals or families. Amy and Ben reminisce with Deann about the history of Open Door, talk about where she got her start in ministry and what the future holds!…
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Justin Jamis is our guest for episode 18! Rev. Jamis serves at the director and campus minister for the Wesley Foundation at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. We explore the challenges of campus ministry, and get our very first guest-asked question! We hope you enjoy it!
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Courtney Fowler is the Lay Leader of the Great Plains Annual Conference, head of our delegation to General Conference in 2016 and a dedicated worker for health around the globe.
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Our guest for episode 16 is Marlin Brown, the Coordinator for the Volunteers in Mission (VIM) for the Great Plains Annual Conference. Marlin is a retired lay person who lives in Wichita, Kansas. His stories of life-changing work are an inspiration and we’re proud to bring you part of his story!
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Recorded live at Mead's Corner in Wichita, Kansas on June 10th our first live show features interviews with Jim Reed, Rebecca Hjelle and Mary Lou Reece! We were also proud to have some amazing and talented musicians play for us, our great thanks to Brianna Brown, Josh Melcher and Jennifer Pettersen! Thanks to all those who came out and laughed and …
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Episode 14 is our conversation with Kalaba Chali who serves as the Mercy and Justice Coordinator for the Great Plains Annual Conference. He comes to the great plains by way of Missouri, Texas, Florida, Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of Congo and we’re honored to hear his story and his wisdom. We discuss his path as well as the conference’s wo…
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Episode 13 features the Rev. Mike Chamberlain, who is currently serving as the Kansas City Area District Superintendent. We talk about his Army upbringing and career, his call into ministry and what he’s going to do during his impending retirement. Who knew that sitting in a shielded metal box doing spreadsheets could make you a DS?…
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Another first this week as we host our first clergy couple! Jack and Marilyn Gregory have served as co-pastors for most of their professional lives, including as co-District Superintendents and even now serve together in their retirement. We talk about how they met and their experiences in Seminary and how they navigated the waters of serving churc…
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