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Stewardship of Life

Myers Park Presbyterian Church

#009 – Fear Not!

December 13, 2018 • Dr. Sarah Rose

Dr. Sara Rose and Deborah Shumate, a Licensed Professional Counselor at Novant Health Hospice, talk about fear: What it is, how to recognize our physical and emotional response, and ways to confront it. – 🎵 Music courtesy of Ben Sound: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

#008 – A Guided Mindfulness Exercise

October 5, 2018 • Dr. Aaron Less

Dr. Aaron Less leads a brief guided mindfulness exercise. Settle in, ground yourself, and experience this brief four-minute exercise. Dr. Aaron Less is an instructor at the Charlotte Center for Mindfulness. – 🎵 Music courtesy of Ben Sound: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

#007 – Spirituality and Mindfulness

October 3, 2018 • Dr. Sarah Rose

Sarah Rose continues her conversation with Aaron Less, discussing ways to incorporate mindful practices into our lives of faith. In the roots and origins of many world religions, we find contemplative thinking and mindful consideration of ourselves and our surroundings. Sarah Rose has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a national board certified, licensed professional counselor. Dr. Aaron Less is an instructor at the Charlotte Center for Mindfulness. – 🎵 Music courtesy of Ben Sound: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

#006 – Introduction to Mindfulness

October 1, 2018 • Dr. Sarah Rose

Sarah Rose sits down with Aaron Less to discuss how we encounter ourselves, God, and each other more fully through the practice of mindfulness. Sarah Rose has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a national board certified, licensed professional counselor. Dr. Aaron Less is an instructor at the Charlotte Center for Mindfulness. – 🎵 Music courtesy of Ben Sound: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music

#005 Unpacking Stewardship

Stewardship Development Director Sean Mitchell joins host Marcus Watson and discusses how much deeper the act of stewardship goes than just giving money. Our core priorities to love God, one another and our neighbor are the foundation of what it means to be a good steward.

#004 – The Stewardship of Technology

Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families Michelle Thomas-Bush and youth member Sophie Lamm join host Marcus Watson to talk about the use of technology in growing the church, and setting limits for using it. "There are moments we create, cultivate and find if we just put our phones down."

#003 – A Theology of Abundance

Pastor Joe Clifford joins host Marcus Watson to talk about finances and the theology of abundance vs. the mentality of scarcity. When it comes to being financially secure, Joe believes "faith is the antidote to an anxiety of scarcity", and God will always provide what we need.

#002 – The Discipline of Saying "No"

Associate Pastor for Children and Their Families Julie Hester and Stewardship of Life Committee chair April Oliver join host Marcus Watson to talk about how we can remind ourselves to slow down and say "no" to a few things in our lives. By doing so, we can reduce the stress in our lives and leave the door open to what God might have in mind for us.

#001 – The Discipline of Saying "Yes!"

Executive Pastor Millie Snyder and Disciple Engagement Coordinator Katie Brigulio join host Marcus Watson to talk about how to jump in and get engaged in your church. Millie heard something early in her career that stuck with her: "God can't steer a parked car. DO something, however small, and God will work with it."