Rediscover the gift of Advent that comes without packages, ribbons, and bows.
In this new Advent study, Matt Rawle explores the faith themes in the Christmas classic, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! This Advent & Christmas season, look a...
Draw closer to Christ this Christmas by exploring this holiday classic.
The Nutcracker was first performed in 1892, and quickly became a holiday tradition, one that continues for many families to this day. In The Gift of The Nutcrac...
Christ in the Sights and Sounds of Advent
Everything seems different at the end of the year. We put lights on our houses to dispel the growing darkness, Christmas music floods local radio stations, appl...
Mary Looks Back to Bethlehem
Imagine Jesus from Mary's point-of-view. Adam Hamilton begins at the end, with Mary at the crucifixion and resurrection; travels back in time as she witnesses h...
A Wesleyan Way of Christmas
A group of diverse Wesleyan scholars will take you on an Advent journey guided by the practices in John Wesley’s means of grace. John Wesley’s emphasis upon...
Opening the Gifts of God's Grace
Sometimes we concentrate so much on the gifts we want to give and to receive that we forget about the special gifts of Christmas. The truth is we need the mirac...
Christmas or confusion, Bethlehem or bedlam... Which will you choose this year? The truth is, we don't have to choose, because Christmas always happens right in...
Extraordinary People of The Christmas Story
During this Advent season, Rachel Billups guides readers through the themes of hope, love, joy, and peace by sharing the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Her...
Travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem in a unique look at the birth of Christ
Journey with Adam Hamilton as he travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem in this fascinating look at the birth of Jesus Christ. Using historical information and arch...
Advent and the Message of John the Baptist
For two thousand years, Christians have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist in the weeks leading up to Christmas. In Prepare the Way for the Lor...
Discover the light of Christmas in a world of hardship and hope.
Even during hard times, the light of Christmas shines brightly. Hear stories of formerly incarcerated men and women as they find work and opportunity. As we hea...
Explore the life of Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ
Join Adam Hamilton as he examines Christmas through the eyes of Joseph and learn to accept and glorify God's will even when our situation makes it difficult to ...
Unwrapping the real meaning of Christmas
Under Wraps is an all-church Advent experience that explores the character of God described in the Old Testament and then revealed through Jesus Christ. Each w...
Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas
In Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Christmas, best-selling author Adam Hamilton examines the names of Christ used by the gospel writers, explorin...
Dive deep into the history of the birth of Christ.
Trace the Christmas narrative through the stories of Zechariah and Elizabeth, Mary, the journey to Bethlehem, and the visit from the Magi.
Go from "Bah, Humbug!" to a Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas
From the ghosts of Christmas past, to the Life of the present, and the resurrection of Christmas future, this Advent study will “bless us every one” and ...
Advent and the Incarnation
In the Advent season, heaven seems so close as we remember that a tiny baby in a manger is God in human form coming to show us the Way. God's choice of incarnat...
Hearing God's Voice in Advent
In this four-week Advent study, Susan Robb explores the four angelic visits surrounding the birth of Jesus with Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds. Ange...
Celebrating Advent with Those Who Told the Story First
Magrey deVega invites you to hear about the miracle of Christ’s birth from those who first told the story. The letters in the New Testament, known as the Epis...
An Advent Study
Author Rob Fuquay provides insight into the geographical and historical significance of Rome, Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem, along with the important chara...
Make your Wesleyan heritage a part of your Christmas
In Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience, author Magrey deVega leads a group in exploring how we can make the same commitment to Christ during Advent, ...
Perfectly Flawed — and Chosen. Peter was a simple, flawed fisherman whose life was dramatically changed when he met Jesus. Discover how your life can be trans...
Perfectly Flawed — and Called. Our weaknesses can overwhelm us with discouragement. Our missteps and impatience can delay our progress. Learn how Peter’s fa...
Perfectly Flawed — and Hopeful. During the disciples’ time in Caesarea Philippi, Peter learned how Jesus was the living hope and Messiah.
Perfectly Flawed — and Humble. Despite feeling certain that he would never deny Jesus, Peter did it three times. Yet, Jesus never gave up on Peter. Through Pe...
Perfectly Flawed — and Empowered. Follow Peter’s journey from the Crucifixion on to Pentecost as he is transformed from a fisherman floundering in faith to ...
Perfectly Flawed — and Faithful. Peter persisted in faith even as a perfectly flawed human and learned Jesus could still work through him. See how Jesus still...
In this session, author Adam Hamilton discusses the kingdom of God in Jesus’s teaching and what it means for us today.
In this session, author Adam Hamilton explores some of Jesus’s central teachings in the Sermon on the Mount.
In this session, author Adam Hamilton illuminates the messages in some of Jesus’s most important parables.
In this session, author Adam Hamilton examines Jesus’s “I Am” sayings in the Gospel of John, explaining how they tell us who Jesus is.
In this session, author Adam Hamilton discusses Jesus’s teachings during his final days and last moments on the cross.
In this session, author Adam Hamilton considers Jesus’s teachings about resurrection and heaven and what it means to put our trust in them.
In this opening session, author Matt Rawle discusses finding the holy but difficult things to accomplish.
In this session, author Matt Rawle looks at the different qualities of a Messiah and knowing what kind you need during this Lenten season.
Author Matt Rawle talks about the Gospel of Mark and what its Passion narrative means for our faith.
In this session, author Matt Rawle looks at the nuances of the Passion narrative in the Gospel of Matthew.
In this penultimate session, pastor and author Matt Rawle teaches us about Luke's passion narrative and the importance of remembrance.
In the final session, author Matt Rawle teaches the Passion narrative from the Gospel of John.
LEAVING DECEMBER 16
Leaving December 16th. The Art of Hospitality offers step-by-step actions that will help create a culture of radical hospitality in every area of your church—...
Leaving January 13th
Leaving January 13th. Once upon a time there was a version of our faith that was practically . . . irresistible. But that was then. Today we preach, teach, wri...
Leaving January 13th. Good questions lead to better decisions. Discover five game-changing questions to ask every time you make a decision--questions that will ...
God Transforms Our Weakness Into Strength
In the six-week Bible study Perfectly Flawed, we see that there is an unparalleled power Jesus gives that can only be found in our weakness. We discover the str...
A Lenten Journey Through the Gospels
The four New Testament Gospels aren’t the same story, but they offer the same Resurrection hope. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John devote most of their story deta...
Join James C. Howell and Bishop Shelton for a webinar that shows us how “holy happening” can occur everywhere, not just in Jerusalem.
Shining a Light in a Divided World
Share the Dream is a six-session video Bible study based on the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. You will look at six biblical principles that ...
Words That Changed The World
Pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus's teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. Th...
This winter, our Bible lessons follow the theme “Following Jesus.” They encourage us to consider what compels us to follow Jesus, what it means to be part o...
Faith in Community
Immerse your children in faith with our engaging video series! Join animated hosts as they navigate everyday experiences while introducing a related retelling o...
Learning Through a Lens of Wonder
Through carefully-selected Bible stories, songs, videos, and hands-on activities, Celebrate Wonder gives children the tools to explore their faith while incorpo...
Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith
Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith. Celebrating the communion of science and faith, Painting the Stars explores the promise of evolutionary Christian spiri...
Get contextual with Josh Scott and Derrick Weston
Join Josh Scott and Derrick Weston as they invite you to look at the Bible through its many contexts. Explore how cultural and historical moments shaped Scriptu...
A Beginner’s Guide to the Way, the Truth, and the Life
With her characteristic wit and charm, Amy-Jill Levine introduces readers to the world of the Gospel of John by unpacking the stories in their original context,...
Experiencing the Holy Then and Now
James Howell takes you on a spiritual pilgrimage to significant places in the ongoing story of the Christian faith. You’ll go from Bethlehem to Jerusalem, fro...
Life Lessons from Imperfect Biblical Heroes
Jen Cowart continues her study of the very messy lives of biblical heroes—people who, like us, made mistakes but found God was able to use them in powerful wa...
with Laceye C. Warner and Ashley Boggan D.
Embark on an enlightening journey into Wesleyan Christianity with scholars Laceye C. Warner and Ashley Boggan D. In her book, Knowing Who We Are, Warner invites...
Tastefully Irreverent Bible Podcast
Join pastors Clay Farrington and Ross Furio as they discuss the Bible. For more information, podcasts, and to purchase curriculum, please visit https://armchair...
Grow your faith. Transform your life.
Cultivate a deeper relationship with God through Adult Bible Studies. This resource, endorsed by the Curriculum Resources Committee of The United Methodist Chur...
Understand the Old Testament in 24 Dynamic Lectures
Even beyond its religious functions, the Old Testament has permeated Western culture since its creation, giving rise to innumerable references to the text and s...
What are the 'Gospels' and What Can We Learn from Them?
The figure of Jesus has tantalized both Christians and non-Christians who have sought definitive answers to questions about his words, his acts, and even his ve...
The New Testament is a fascinating book—the canonical root of Christian history and theology. Yet the book is also a paradox, because this single "book" is co...
Faithful and Inclusive allows you to gain an understanding of how United Methodists can be both obedient to God's Word and fully welcoming to LGBTQ persons in t...
Back to Our Roots
Welcome to "Radicle Methodism: Back to our Roots" a four-part history course to examine the beginnings of Methodism, the people and the movements that crossed o...
What We Believe, What We Do, and Why
Laceye C. Warner invites you to a richer understanding of Wesleyan Christianity so you can have a clear sense of identity, better express your own beliefs, and ...
No one should wrestle with doubt alone. Can your church become a space that invites hard questions while walking alongside people in the journey of faith? Join ...
The Gospel of Promised Blessings
The Gospel of Matthew portrays Jesus and his message as full of tender compassion and urgent warning. This six-part exploration of an enigmatic Gospel takes rea...
A Summer Camp Adventure with God
During Vacation Bible School, join first-time camp, Counselor Sam and Lumen, "Lu," the lightning bug puppet, for a summer adventure at Camp Firelight. Campers a...
Healing Racialization through Building Justice-Based Communities
Join Michael Adam Beck and Stephanie Moore Hand for a webinar, hosted by Isaiah Park, on a practical pathway for healing racial divides through community buildi...
Does your faith make room for questions?
In Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith, join best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton as he discusses some of our most significant sources of doubt and show...
Putting Scripture in it's Place
Context looks at verses we know by heart but may not know the people, places, and times that give them meaning. Josh Scott delves into well-known scripture vers...
The Bible Year is also a wonderful way for small groups or even individuals to grow closer to God, while providing a common thread that will promote new and dee...
Magrey deVega introduces The Bible Year and explores the beginning of the book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. In the stories of creation that open Gen...
Joe Kim discusses Genesis chapters 12 through 30, including the stories of Abraham and Isaac and the beginning of Jacob’s story.
Matt Rawle explores the stories that conclude Genesis and begin Exodus: the rivalry between Jacob and Laban, the conflict and reconciliation between Joseph and ...
Justin Coleman discusses the Israelites’ liberation from Egypt, God’s provision in the wilderness, and God’s gift of the law to the Israelites in Exodus 1...
J.J. Warren explores the conclusion of Exodus and the beginning of Leviticus, helping us see the significance of the laws and regulations in these passages for ...
Magrey deVega discusses the end of Leviticus and introduces the book of Numbers, exploring how God formed the Israelites as a people in the wilderness, and how ...
Rabbi Evan Moffic concludes the discussion of the book of Numbers, focusing on the theme of journey, and introduces the book of Deuteronomy as Moses’ parting ...
Amberly Neese explores the end of Deuteronomy and the victories that characterize the beginning of Joshua, and how Joshua’s name points us to Jesus and the sa...
Magrey deVega concludes our study of Joshua and introduces the book of Judges, and the Israelites’ repeated cycle of sin, oppression, crying out to God, and d...
Heather Dixon explores the end of Judges, the book of Ruth, and the stories of Hannah, Samuel, and Saul in the beginning of 1 Samuel.
Jevon Caldwell-Gross leads us through the stories of David in 1 and 2 Samuel, and the challenging transition from Saul to David as the king of Israel.
Josh Scott concludes our study of 2 Samuel and opens the book of 1 Kings, exploring David’s moral failures and the consequences of them, as well as the power ...
Melissa Spoelstra explores the end of 1 Kings and the beginning of 2 Kings, how God constantly pursues the people of Israel and Judah despite kings who led them...
Anna Guillozet wraps up the book of 2 Kings and introduces 1 Chronicles, including the destruction of Jerusalem and beginning of the Babylonian Exile at the end...
Magrey deVega continues our exploration of 1-2 Chronicles, with particular focus on David’s efforts to secure resources to build God’s temple. David’s wor...
Danielle Kim discusses the end of 2 Chronicles and the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, which recount the people of Judah returning to Jerusalem to rebuild the city ...
Magrey deVega takes a close look at the book of Esther, found in Christian Bibles between Nehemiah and Job. He explores two key themes of Esther: hidden, inner ...
Jake Owensby concludes our reading of Job and introduces the Psalms. As we see in these books, the difficult circumstances of life force us to ask big questions...
Magrey deVega continues exploring the Psalms. Many of the psalms in this section point to God’s covenant relationship with God’s people, exemplified in the ...
Ken Carter explores Psalms 42-68, commenting on specific psalms in this section and reminding us of the rich role the Psalms play in our life of faith, serving ...
Ken Carter discusses Psalms 69-101, which contains some of our most beloved passages of Scripture. Psalms 84 and 90 depict holy places where God meets us, and P...
Magrey deVega explores the psalms in this section with a close look at Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible, which reminds us of the goodness of God’s ...
Amberly Neese concludes our exploration of Psalms and introduces the book of Proverbs. The final section of Psalms moves us to praise God, as we see in Psalm 15...
Matt Rawle continues our discussion of Proverbs, helping us see the dualistic, this-or-that structure of the Proverbs, and the central role of wisdom, personifi...
Justin Coleman discusses themes and connections that emerge in Proverbs 16 – 26, including the need to listen and remain open to instruction from others, our ...
Julie Lyles Carr concludes Proverbs and leads us through Ecclesiastes. Ecclesiastes prompts us continually to consider the passing of time, recognizing the fini...
Julie Lyles Carr explores the Song of Solomon, with its rich imagery and appreciation of love, and the first part of Isaiah, one of the most well-known and belo...
Julie Lyles Carr continues our study of Isaiah. The prophet delivers both good news and bad news to the people of Judah, warning them to pursue justice and righ...
Justin Coleman concludes Isaiah and introduces Jeremiah. In these books we see that God cares about renewing and restoring us, especially those who are afflicte...
Melissa Spoelstra explores the book of Jeremiah, which encourages us to dare to hope in unstable times. Jeremiah proclaims a message calling the people to turn ...
Jake Owensby wraps up the book of Jeremiah and Lamentations, and introduces Ezekiel. These books were written to help the people of Judah come to terms with the...
Danielle Kim continues exploring Ezekiel and the first half of Daniel. Ezekiel delivers oracles against Judah and other nations, as well as messages of hope and...
J.J. Warren concludes the book of Daniel and introduces Hosea, Joel, and Amos, where we see God’s deep concern for justice.
Magrey deVega explores the books of Obadiah through Habakkuk, with a specific focus on Jonah. Jonah is best read as a satire or parody, communicating its truth ...
Amberly Neese explores the books of Zephaniah through Malachi. These prophets deliver a message of judgment against the sins of God’s people, but also proclai...
Magrey deVega begins our study of the New Testament by introducing the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew portrays the chaotic world of struggle for God’s people into...
Rachel Billups continues exploring the book of Matthew. Matthew portrays a series of parables or teachings about what the kingdom of heaven and what it is like....
Barb Roose concludes the book of Matthew and introduces the Gospel of Mark. The end of Matthew promises us that death gives way to resurrection, and we can trus...
Anna Guillozet wraps up Mark and leads us into Luke. Mark’s resurrection story is brief and ends on the ambiguous note of the women’s fear as they leave the...
Magrey deVega continues our study of Luke, lifting up God’s inclusive love as a distinguishing feature of the book. Many of the stories unique to Luke point t...
Magrey deVega explores the second half of Luke, with particular focus on the parable of the Prodigal Son.
Joe Kim introduces the Gospel of John, discussing how the first section of it reveals Jesus’s identity through the signs and miracles he performs. Through Jes...
Justin Coleman introduces the book of Acts, which recounts the movement of God’s Spirit and the good news of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and ...
Rob Fuquay continues exploring the book of Acts, especially the story of Paul. Paul’s conversion demonstrates God’s power to convert the hearts of all peopl...
Melissa Spoelstra concludes our study of Acts and introduces the book of Romans, which is full of the good news of Jesus Christ. Romans reminds us that we are s...
Josh Scott concludes the book of Romans and introduces Paul’s letters to the Corinthians. A key theme of these letters is unity, as Paul addresses challenges ...
Charity Goodwin wraps up 2 Corinthians and explores Galatians and Ephesians. She calls attention to the dualities such as freedom and bondage or flesh and spiri...
Josh Scott discusses the letters to the Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians. While these letters were written to the early churches, they have...
Rob Fuquay explores the letters to the Thessalonians, Timothy, and Titus. In this collection of letters, Paul addresses specific situations facing the early chu...
Matt Miofsky explores the books of Philemon through James. Philemon shows how our identity in Christ does away with other distinctions that separate us. James c...
J.J. Warren explores the books of James through 1 John, all of which address the work of love and how to wait well. They encourage us to endure suffering, to li...
Justin Coleman concludes the epistles of John and introduces the book of Revelation. Revelation depicts the full community of faith, across all time, which incl...
Magrey deVega concludes our journey through the Bible with the final chapters of Revelation. The hopeful picture of the future church in Revelation encourages u...
Putting Jesus's Stories in Their Place
Available January 2025. Read the stories of Jesus in a new light. When Jesus taught in parables, he was doing more than telling simple morality tales. His sto...
Available April 2025
Available April 2025 Discover how the ancient Nicene Creed can transform your spiritual journey in Michael Carpenter's empowering book, We Believe: How the Nic...
Rooted in Divine Revelation
In this Amplify Originals series, Byron Thomas walks through a study of the book of Isaiah. He explores four visions of the prophet on themes such as answering ...
Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws
Pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton explores the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Through Luke’s stori...
Making The Bible Accessible For All
An Amplify Original. These short videos are the perfect way to introduce (or re-introduce) a person to the Bible. With easy to follow animation, each episode ta...
Money Management from a Wesleyan Perspective
Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being provides the text and tools you need to address the topics of saving, earning, giving, spending, and debt, along w...
Creating the Covenant
This Covenant experience will guide participants in a comprehensive, in-depth study of the Bible over twenty-four weeks. Unlike the learning participants may ha...
The Legacy of White Supremacy in American Christianity
Drawing on history, public opinion surveys, and personal experience, Robert P. Jones delivers a provocative examination of the unholy relationship between Ameri...
I am no longer my own, but thine.
Scenes of diverse individuals with narration of The Wesleyan Covenant Prayer.
Short video for worship and small group.
Moving graphics presenting the text of Deuteronomy 6:4-9, The Shema.
Looking back on a life
This moving presentation of The Lord's Prayer features an older man walking through his former family home and thinking back on his life as he prays.
In this session, author Chris Folmsbee discusses the first lines of the Wesley Covenant Prayer and the themes of surrender and suffering. This session introduce...
In this session, author Chris Folmsbee further explores the Wesley Covenant Prayer and the themes of honor and humility. He discusses the difficulty of the pray...
In this session, author Chris Folmsbee explores the last lines of the Wesley Covenant Prayer and the themes of community and commitment. He discusses his own st...
Becoming Disciples Through Bible Studies
Disciple Fast Track, an adaptation of the original, bestselling Disciple Bible Study, provides a viable option for busy people seeking comprehensive engagement ...
Into the World, Into the Word
Into the Word helps readers deepen their understanding of Scripture and make connections between what they already know and what they are reading. Each week you...
Remember who you are
Hear the call to return to God and a community "set apart." Hosts share insights related to the week's session and help the group think about what they've le...
4 Pathways for Christian Disciples
Each individual brings a unique set of skills and gifts to the mission field and therefore needs to understand what type of disciple he or she is. Similarly, no...
Methodist Hope for What Comes Next
In three brief videos, Will Willimon speaks directly to people in local congregations across the Methodist spectrum. He challenges us to not be distracted but t...
Powerboost your team's capacity to share faith without anxiety!
You want to share your faith with others, but doing so makes you uneasy; you don't want to come off as pushy. In Get Their Name, readers learned how to talk abo...
Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford are joined by recipients to discuss the importance of the care provided by Congregational Care Ministers (CCM).
Pastoring A Divided Culture Webinar Series
Americans feel more divided from their fellow Americans than they have in decades. And nowhere is this more painful than in our churches, where we are called to...
In a recent research study, church leaders told us they’ve been working hard to adjust to the changes that came so quickly. They’re providing worship altern...
Five Keys to Unlock the Power of Women in Ministry
As a woman in ministry, you negotiate unique challenges every day. You need a trusted and comprehensive resource that not only helps you survive, but one that g...
No Fear in Love
In this no non-sense book, reliable spiritual guide, Will Willimon, invites readers to consider the gospel command to love (and not merely tolerate) those consi...
Learn how to avoid being pulled into the orbit of materialism
In Defying Gravity, Tom Berlin takes a look at the difference between "want" and "need" and illustrates how possessions can create an unbearable weight on our l...
Winning Strategies in the Combat Zone
Stop falling for Money's false promises, and trust in God's promises. Help those you lead do the same. It's hard to compete against money's influence in our ...
28 days of Gratitude, Prayer, and Faith
Authors Scott McKenzie and Kristine Miller engage in meaningful conversation regarding generosity, their experiences with giving, and the real-life challenges t...
In this Amplify Original series, Professor Amy-Jill Levine explores the impact of suffering on four figures from the Old Testament. In each session, Levine desc...
In Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit, Matt Skinner explored six key themes from the Acts of the Apostles. In this Amplify Original, he continues his examination...
In Signs and Wonders: A Beginner's Guide to the Miracles of Jesus, Amy-Jill Levine reflected on the historical and theological details of six miracles from the ...
The Power of Extravagant Tenderness
In this Amplify Original, Justin Coleman sits down with Father Gregory Boyle to discuss Homeboy Industries and his latest book, The Whole Language.
Celebrate The Wonder of Bible Stories
Join three friends in this Amplify Original as they read stories from the Celebrate Wonder Storybook Bible and talk about how the lessons have shown up in their...
Crafting Imagination
In this Amplify Original, join Hacksperts Sierra and Theo as they show how to create everything from organizers to games to snacks using simple tricks and hacks...
Reclaiming Hope in the Questions Jesus Asked
Have you ever felt you struggled to find your faith footing? Join Amberly Neese in she explores the questions Jesus asked as a way to reclaim that faith. Chapte...
Living Faithfully in Difficult Times
Author and teacher Jen Cowart helps women develop the habits and attitudes necessary to thrive, whatever their circumstances. Leading readers through the Book o...
Loving Others Despite Our Differences
Whether it is in politics, the professional world, a party, or a pew, we face conflict every day. As discussions get more heated and social media is deluged wit...
Finding Freedom in Christ
Have you ever felt that being a good Christian means you’ve got to follow a bunch of rules and measure up? If so, you aren’t alone! In this six-week Bible s...
Learn to awaken to God’s Spirit today and every day
In Acts: Awakening to God in Our Everyday Lives, a six-week study of the Book of Acts by Melissa Spoelstra, you will journey with the first followers of Jesus a...
God's Relentless Love For You
In Pursued, a six-week Bible study by Jennifer Cowart, we will explore God’s great love for us from Genesis to Revelation. We will see that God passionately p...
The Way to Find Your Soul
You know when you’re carrying a very full cup of coffee, and you have to really focus on keeping the cup level, and then the doorbell rings and your dog bound...
Finding Hope When You Don't Like Your Story
In the Book of Ruth, Naomi was forced to chart a new path even as she mourned the loss of her husband and two sons. It was a hard story…a story she didn’t c...
What’s in a name? When it comes to the names of God, quite a lot, actually. In a world where we find people creating God in their own image, studying God’s ...
Living as God's Masterpiece
What comes to mind when you hear the word masterpiece? It's about the last word you would use to describe yourself, right? As women, words like unwanted, less t...
A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven
In Sermon on the Mount, Dr. Amy-Jill Levine takes a detailed and colorful overview of Matthew 5-7, collectively known as Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Through D...
The Gospel of Light and Life
Join Adam Hamilton in exploring the major themes of the Gospel of John. In this six-week study, Hamilton considers important questions of life, reality, and tru...
A Beginner's Guide to the Good News
Walk through the Bible’s earliest source for the life of Jesus with scholar Amy-Jill Levine as she introduces such themes as the Son of Man, discipleship, mir...
The I Am Statements in The Gospel of John
Author Matt Rawle explores the seven “I am” statements as works of art that resonate throughout John and all of Scripture. He shows how these words point be...
A Beginner's Guide to His Most Perplexing Teachings
In The Difficult Words of Jesus, Amy-Jill Levine shows how the difficult teachings would have sounded to the people who first heard them, how have they been und...
A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus
In Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus, Amy-Jill Levine explores selected miracles of Jesus in historical and theological context. ...
Jevon Caldwell-Gross draws on the call of Samuel in 1 Samuel 3 to explore four common barriers to hearing God’s voice clearly, and how we might overcome them.
Magrey deVega discusses practical steps for opening yourself to God’s voice more fully and intentionally.
Sam McGlothlin affirms that we are claimed and called by God, then introduces several questions that can help us see how our gifts, interests, and passions inte...
Using the story of Esther, Susan Robb discusses the importance of discerning and responding to God’s call in community, and how we can support one another as ...
Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times
Break away from your worries and fears and learn to live with courage and hope.
Adam Hamilton introduces subject of fear - how it is useful and how it can become a burden. He also talks with neuroscientist, Dr. David Zald and asks how our b...
Adam Hamilton explores the question of how we overcome our fears of other people. He discusses strategies for confronting these fears and how our fear of the ot...
Adam Hamilton discusses the fear of failure, loneliness, and rejection. He also talks with Christian Cid about helping people overcome their fears.
Adam Hamilton talks about apocalyptic thinking. He also interviews Jerre Stead, about the role that uncertainty plays in business planning and business relation...
Adam Hamilton explores fears of death and illness. He also welcomes his spouse, LaVon Hamilton, to discuss her own struggles with anxiety
Become a fool for Christ with 1 Corinthians
1 Corinthians is one of the most gripping books in the Bible. In this letter, Paul, the complicated, layered apostle, writes to the people trying a wild new soc...
God's Covenants and the Cross
God's covenants throughout the Old Testament show the character of God's promises to God's people. In this book, Susan Robb leads readers through the covenants ...
Listening to Christ From The Cross
While many of us naturally wish to avoid the reality of the cross, it’s from the cross that Jesus speaks and shows his deepest love for us. It’s from the cr...
God calls us to a life that we could never imagine on our own.
Discover how to hear and respond to the unique call God is placing on your life through the stories of ordinary people found in the Bible. Called will examine t...
God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn't Say
They are simple phrases. They sound Christian—like something you might find in the Bible. We’ve all heard these words. Maybe we’ve said them. They capture...
In the Footsteps of The Reluctant Prophet
Turn your reluctance into boldness by walking in the footsteps of Moses. Join award-winning author Adam Hamilton as he travels from Egypt to Mt. Sinai, the Nile...
Go the distance in the life of faith.
Life is like a rollercoaster. One day it seems everything is good, and the next it can feel like everything is falling apart. We will examine the life of Elijah...
Explores what Christians believe, why they believe, and why it matters.
How do we discover and examine the truths that give meaning and purpose to life? Adam Hamilton believes that some powerful answers are contained in the Apostles...
Be Victorious Over Worry in Your Life!
Learn how to fight in faith as you internalize God's promises, draw strength from God's faithfulness, act in obedience to God's Commands, and believe what our l...
A Bible Study on Authentic Friendships
In this six-week Bible study, author Natalie Chambers Snapp teaches you how to develop and nurture the kind of enriching and satisfying friendships that build u...
Daring to Hope in an Unstable World
Women are experts when it comes to worry, fear, and doubt. Unsettled times in our world—our neighborhoods—certainly don’t help matters. Jeremiah also live...
The Death-Defying Ministry of Jesus
What Makes a Hero? offers us an image of what it looks like to be victorious over trials and temptations. Looking at pop culture heroes and others through the l...
Each session’s video features an animated life application scenario and a retelling of the Bible story. Children will enjoy exploring faith concepts in the co...
Big Faith invites you to explore the ways God makes each of us special.
Big Faith invites you to explore the ways God calls each of us to be helpers.
Big Faith invites you to explore the ways God’s grace makes things new.
Big Faith invites you to explore the story of Noah.
Big Faith invites you to explore the story of Abraham moving to Canaan.
Big Faith invites you to explore the story of God promising a son to Sarah.
Big Faith invites you to explore the story of Jacob’s dream.
Big Faith invites you to explore the story of God providing for the Israelites.
Big Faith invites you to explore the story of David and Abigail.
Big Faith invites you to explore the story of the woman with miraculous jars of oil.
Big Faith invites you to explore the story of Daniel’s wise choices.
The Downward Call. Author James Howell explores the significance of calling in the life of discipleship.
Baptism and All the Waters. James Howell takes you to the Jordan River and invites you to consider the meaning of baptism.
Standing Up, and Courage. Author James Howell explores the role of courage in the life of Christian discipleship, and how we are called to stand with others eve...
Prayer Walls. James Howell invites us to consider walls as places of prayer and protest. This video takes you to Bethlehem and the western wall in Jerusalem.
Finding the Way Home. James Howell takes you to Nazareth and Capernaum, where Jesus experienced welcome in the home of Simon Peter, and invites you to consider ...
James Howell takes you to places of sorrow and hope, including the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where we remember Jesus’s crucifixion and Yad Vashem in Jerusa...
Scholar Amy-Jill Levine describes the wedding at Cana and explores the characters and sensations at play in the scene.
Amy-Jill Levine compares the stories of Nicodemus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well, considering the play of dark and light and the meaning of being born agai...
In session 3, scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the healing of the blind man at the pool with attention to present day concerns for disability and health care.
Amy-Jill Levine discusses the story of the man born blind and the connection between sin and disability.
In session 5, scholar Amy-Jill Levine considers Jesus’ practice of foot washing with the disciples and the significance of his lowering himself as a servant.
Amy-Jill Levine dives into the characters of Mary Magdalene and Doubting Thomas with their various resurrection encounters.
In this session, author Josh Scott discusses how putting the Bible in context can illuminate and protect the interpretation of Scripture. He shows how 1 Corinth...
Josh Scott discusses the historical context of the Book of Ruth and sheds new light on the famous line, “Where you go, I will go.”
Josh Scott explains the structure of the Gospel of Mark and illuminates the social and historical context of Jesus’s remark, “The poor will always be with y...
Scott discusses Jeremiah 29 and the verse that implies that God has a plan for each person. He shows how this is directed at a community rather than an individu...
Josh Scott discusses Philippians 4:13 and the idea that we can do all things through Christ. He shows how Paul’s original meaning was one of endurance rather ...
Josh Scott considers the story of Sodom and Gomorrah and shows what can happen when a story is taken out of context and weaponized.
Jesus and the Promise of the Ten Commandments Today
Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of "thou-shalt-nots" found in the Bible. Jesus saw these commandments not as onerous burdens, but as...
Walk Besides the Great Apostle
Follow the journeys of Paul, beginning with his dramatic conversion, as he spread the Gospel through modern-day Greece and Turkey. In this six-week study, you a...
Living the Story of Christ's Last Days
In The Passion Play, Rob Fuquay follows the biblical story of the Passion and shows how this amazing play has been used both as a ritual of praise and later as ...
Flawed but Faithful Disciple
Simon Peter - an ordinary fisherman who heard an extraordinary call. He left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the worl...
Discover what makes Martin Luther's message revolutionary today!
Justified by faith. We are accustomed to this theology today, but when Martin Luther shared his belief in this concept during the sixteenth century, it was anyt...
24 Hours that Changed the World
What a difference a day makes. You hear people say that phrase all the time. It could not be truer than when talking about the last day of Jesus’ life. In 24 ...
Faith as Wesley Lived It
Join Adam Hamilton for a six-week journey as he travels to England, following the life of John Wesley and exploring his defining characteristics of a Wesleyan C...
Talking about Race in Your Community
How do you talk about racial prejudice, entrenched poverty and exploitation, segregation, the loss of local education and employment, the ravages of addiction, ...
Growing Up Black, Male, and Christian in the Hood
Sometimes we confuse the idea that we are all equal with the idea that we are all the same. Being equal and being alike are two entirely different concepts. Chr...
A Call to Action for Religious Rejects
J. J. Warren continues his call to reaffirm the church as a people who welcome all. He especially speaks to those who are young and progressive, asking you to s...
The Biblical Call to Confront Racism
Confronting racism is not just a social or political matter, but a theological one. It is the Bible that calls us to pursue justice, and the Bible that calls us...
The good news of the Kingdom of God is here and now.
Mike Slaughter explores why we must exchange comfortable cultural worldviews and values for the radical requirements of living out the Kingdom of God on Planet ...
This Lent ponder the themes of justice, poverty, freedom, and love.
The hit Broadway Musical, Les Miserables, based on Victor Hugo's 1862 novel, is one of the longest running musicals in the world. This profound story of Jean Va...
Be a renegade for the true Jesus.
Jesus didn't come to start a religion. The rebel Jesus came with a renegade gospel to start a revolution. You and I are invited to be a part. Pastor Mike Slaugh...
Editor Rudy Rasmus and the writers of the book "I’m Black. I’m Christian. I’m Methodist." join M. Garlinda Burton in a conversation about the racism and o...
Join Adam Hamilton as he explores the depth of the Bible
In Making Sense of the Bible, Adam Hamilton invites us into an honest conversation about the Bible.
Reading Scripture with New Eyes
Pastor Josh Scott looks at familiar Bible stories and reveals new details and interpretations for an adult audience. This six-week Bible study will consider sto...
Break away from your worries and fears, and learn to live with courage and hope.
Adam Hamilton explores the worries and fears most of us experience. Learn to identify fears and discover practical steps for overcoming them... all in the light...
Join Byron Thomas in session 1 for the Amplify Original study Navigating Isaiah.
Byron Thomas continues his study of Isaiah in session 2 of the Navigating Isaiah series.
Session 3 of Navigating Isaiah.
Join Byron Thomas in the final session of his study on Isaiah.
Living a Life of Grace and Hope
How may we describe United Methodists? Where do we come from? What do we believe? How do United Methodists act? What are our distinctive characteristics? What i...
Six Identifiers that Wesley sets forth in "The Character of a Methodist."
Identifying everyday applications of John Wesley’s compelling portrait of faithful life in Christ, groups will grasp real-life ways to love God, rejoice in Go...
Wesley showed us ways to reorder our lives through the "means of grace."
Recharge. Reboot. Reorder. Whatever you want to call it, we need a process that helps us continuously renew our relationship with God so that we don't drift awa...
Renew your passion and discover deeper commitment to God in just 21 days.
Wesley who? Do our younger laypeople know who John Wesley was and what he means to our church? The Wesley Challenge introduces our denomination’s father in ...
Wesleyan-inspired texts and prayers
These short videos present prayers and writings from John Wesley.
In this series of short inspirational collages, we see ourselves as the Church active in the world around us. Based loosely on the United Methodist Social Prin...
In this series of videos, Robert Gardner discusses aspects of Scripture and how it applies to everyday life.
The power and significance of the prayer Jesus taught
Pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton guides us to really know—and really pray—the Lord’s Prayer. He explores each of its rich lines and their meani...
Five Essential Practices of the Christian Life
How do we walk with Christ - daily follow him, grow in him, and faithfully serve him? Join Adam Hamilton this Lent and Easter in The Walk and discover five esse...
Explore four major world religions with Adam Hamilton!
Adam Hamilton deals with questions so many of us have about the four major world religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism - and compares the beliefs o...
Sex, Grace, and Commitment.
Six Keys to a Successful Marriage. During this six-session study, Adam Hamilton explores how, with God's help, we can make love last in Love to Stay. Hamilton l...
Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
The third volume in Adam Hamilton's Bible study trilogy on the life of Jesus. Travel with Adam Hamilton as he retraces the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
Discipleship within the context of the United Methodist heritage and tradition.
In session 1: The Disciple's Path Defined, the authors discuss the main features of the disciple's path as outlined in the study. Rachel Burns, who was instrume...
In Session 2: Prayers, the authors talk about the importance of prayer and scripture and how they connect us to God.
In Session 3: Presence, the authors discuss the role of worship and small groups and how they shape our faith. Susan Johnson-Velez talks about how her faith has...
In Session 4: Gifts, the authors talk about the importance of financial generosity as a spiritual practice, offering practical guidance to help us embody genero...
In Session 5: Service, the authors discuss the importance of discovering our spiritual gifts and serving in a way that uses those gifts, brings us meaning, and ...
In Session 6: Witness, the authors discuss invitational evangelism and the importance of sharing our faith with others.
Join Dr. Amy-Jill Levine as she discusses with writer Rob Simbeck her new study, Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus.
Explore a fresh and timely interpretation of Jesus' most popular parables.
In Short Stories by Jesus, author Amy-Jill Levine takes you back in time and explains how original audiences understood Jesus' parables. You'll learn how new in...
A Beginner's Guide to Holy Friday
In Witness at the Cross, Amy-Jill Levine shows how the people at the cross each have distinct roles to play in the Gospels. For each, Jesus has a particular mea...
Dive deep into the history of the last days before the crucifixion.
What if we look at the "ordinary" people who witnessed the Passion events... the women around Jesus? Or the "bad" guys... Judas, Pilate, and Caiaphas? Amy-Jill ...
Join Professor Amy-Jill Levine as she discusses various aspects of Holy Week.
This session focuses on how United Methodists interpret Scripture using the Wesleyan "quadrilateral" of authoritative Scripture, the traditions of the church, r...
This session covers the key passages of Scripture in the Old Testament that have been used to discuss the subject of homosexuality. Information of ancient Hebre...
Fuquay illustrates how our own culture influences the way we read and understand Scripture. When reviewing Scripture written 3,500 years ago, viewers understand...
Since Jesus didn't speak on the subject of homosexuality, Fuquay lifts up the writings of the Apostle Paul who did mention same-sex sexual activity. Fuquay give...
Fuquay compares the words and actions of Jesus in the New Testament to the Jewish law in the Old Testament. Viewers read where Jesus addresses unacceptable beha...
In this session, Adam Hamilton supports doubt as not antithetical to faith but the path to a deeper faith then explores the most basic component of Christian fa...
The Bible is a complex collection of writings that often provokes questions and doubt. In this session, Adam Hamilton addresses the nature of scripture and how ...
The fate of good people of other religions is a stumbling block for many. Adam Hamilton unpacks three theological views about the non-Christians and the concept...
Adam Hamilton explores belief in an afterlife, faith in the resurrection of Jesus, and the experiences of those who have a deep belief in the reality of heaven.
One of the most challenging concepts for Christians is unanswered prayer. Adam Hamilton discusses the purpose and the power of prayer.
Many have their faith challenged when bad things happen – natural disasters, harm caused by others’ actions, or disease. Adam Hamilton considers the presenc...
Leading Ideas Talks brings to the table cutting-edge leaders on subjects you care about — navigating change, reaching younger people, financing your ministry,...
Join Pastors Karen Lampe and Melissa Gepford as they read the introduction to the Implementation Guide for The Caring Congregation Ministry.
A distinctive Wesleyan approach to the Fresh Expression movement.
Join author Michael Adam Beck for a how, why, and tips for implementing his book, A Field Guide to Methodist Fresh Expressions.
Navigating Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Help congregations take an honest "look in the mirror" to understand their current situation and respond.
Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Health is a program to help people of faith create healthy relationships with money and possessions. Enjoy these audio-only s...
Join Reverends Zach Bechtold and Matt Franks on their podcast as they discuss Wesleyan theology.
This film features brief stories of inspiring individuals we call "waymakers" because they used their gifts and resources to make a way out of no way, building ...
A Lenten Journey
Bible study author Barb Roose guides the reader through a meaningful encounter with the Psalms through the season of Lent. Combining an interpretation of the ps...
Seeing God's Dream For Your Life
In The Big Picture: Seeing God’s Dream for Your Life, authors Nicole and Jevon Caldwell-Gross take a closer look at the life of Joseph to discover God’s pre...
Finding the Prophetic Voice in Unexpected Places
"Shout loudly; don't hold back; raise your voice like a trumpet!" The words of Isaiah 58 lay the groundwork for The Shout, a six-session small group study that ...
Explore God's truth about beauty throughout the Scriptures.
You look at a mirror and what do you see? Wide hips. Too many wrinkles. A crooked nose. But is that what God sees in your reflection? What is God's perspective ...
A Conversation Between Pastors
Pastors Stephen Handy and Jacob Armstrong talk about building bridges across the racial divide in their distinct community contexts.
Finding Blessings in God's Delays
Barb Roose invites us to explore the stories of women in the Bible who had to wait on God. If you've felt anxious, angry, discouraged or depressed because God i...
A Journey Through Scripture in 365 Days
Not the type to sit down and read the entire Bible? Yes, the goal is to read the whole Bible in a year, but think about it in terms of smaller, daily goals. Thi...
Jesus' Call to Love Our Neighbor
Love God more deeply by learning to love your neighbor better.
In part one of this two-part series, Magrey deVega and Susan Robb contemplate the Old and New Testament narratives and uncover the story of God’s faithfulness...
In part two of this Lenten webinar series, Magrey deVega and Tom Berlin contemplate the Old and New Testament narratives and uncover the story of God’s faithf...
Bishop Will Willimon is known as one of the most effective preachers in the English-speaking world. When it comes to preaching the story of Jesus, he has found ...
As you plan for the upcoming Advent season, join authors Rachel Billups and Matt Rawle as they share how to encounter the Christmas story in a new way this seas...
What does it mean to be a United Methodist Christian? Sally and Andy Langford and their daughter, Ann Langford Duncan, are United Methodist clergy and the autho...
Join pastor and author Josh Scott with guests Brian McLaren and Kat Armas as they encounter new interpretations of familiar Bible stories.
Jesus asked hundreds of questions in the Bible. Magrey deVega’s new book Questions Jesus Asked dives into six of Jesus’ questions and looks at the way spiri...
Does God have a vision for our lives? If so, how do we connect with God’s hope for us to live lives with purpose? Just like any craft or sport requires correc...
Noted New Testament scholar and author Amy-Jill Levine invites readers to explore Mark’s Gospel with openness and curiosity in The Gospel of Mark: A Beginner...
For Lent this year, wouldn’t you like to connect with God in a more meaningful way? If so, you will want to join speaker and author Barb Roose as she walks yo...
Join pastor and bestselling author Adam Hamilton as he shares what he has learned through teaching church-wide and small group study, as well as preaching in th...
Join us for this informative and challenging discussion as Will Willimon and guests Rev. Dr. F. Douglas Powe, Jr., Dr. Olivia Poole, and Haley Jobe explore Meth...
Join Adam Hamilton and Susan Robb as they converse with each other about their new studies and help us anticipate and get ready for Advent. In Prepare the Way f...
Join author Matt Rawle and artist Sarah Duet in conversation with Rachel Billups as they explore the rich symbolism behind the “I am” statements. Be inspire...
Join Jevon and Nicole Caldwell-Gross as they share how God weaves together events that seem random into a beautiful image of joy, survival, purpose, and meaning...
In this discussion with Harvey, who authored The New York Times bestselling Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America, they will dis...
In this new webinar, meet some of the contributors behind this special project – including creator, Rev. Magrey deVega – as well as people who have already ...
In this latest episode of Amplify Live, join Dr. Amy-Jill Levine as she discusses with writer Rob Simbeck her new study, The Difficult Words of Jesus: A Beginne...