Navigating Relationships and Decision Making in Faith

December 7, 2023

In this episode of “Anchored & Reaching,” host Kevin Mannoia and guest host Susanna Fleming delve into the complexities of living a holy life, particularly focusing on relationships and decision making. They discuss how being deeply rooted in faith shapes our interactions and choices. The conversation covers the theological basis of holiness, the transformative power of community, and practical wisdom for making God-honoring decisions.

Video series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUas9Df0pbsBSvoJTRLz_XWSMDtZ346PnMasterful Living Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Masterful-Living-Kevin-Mannoia-dp-1600393055/dp/1600393055/ref=dp_ob_image_bkSusanna’s Class at Aldersgate School of Ministry: aldersgatesom.com

Key TakeawaysHoliness as Participation: Holiness is not an achievement but a journey of surrendering to God’s influence and reflecting His nature.Importance of Relationships: Healthy relationships in the church community foster spiritual growth and reflect God’s mutuality, as seen in the Trinity.The Principle of Mutuality: Emphasizing mutual submission and interdependence, both in the Trinity and Christian relationships.Decision Making in Faith: Encouragement to make choices informed by a relationship with God, relying on His wisdom rather than making decisions in isolation.Freedom in Decision Making: Understanding that God allows for free will and personal choices within His sovereign will.Helpful Bible ReferencesEphesians 5:21 – Mutual submissionLeviticus 19:2 – Call to holinessRomans 12:2 – Transformative power of God’s willKeywordsHolinessRelationshipsDecision MakingFaithCommunityMutualityTrinitySpiritual GrowthAbout the Podcast”Anchored & Reaching” is a weekly podcast that invites curious Christians to explore the ongoing story of God and find their place in it. Host Kevin Mannoia engages in conversations that encourage, enlighten, and challenge listeners. The podcast aims to inspire a dynamic Christian life, grounded in biblical truth and driven by a passion for positive change.

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Generation to Generation: Meet FMCSC’s 2025 Incoming Elders
Generation to Generation: Meet FMCSC’s 2025 Incoming Elders

The Free Methodist Church in Southern California proudly introduces our incoming Elders for 2025. These nine leaders have completed their journey toward ordination and represent diverse ministry contexts across our conference. Each brings unique gifts and perspectives while sharing a commitment to our core values of life-giving holiness, love-driven justice, and Christ-compelled multiplication.

This video introduces:
• Liz Cornell – Commission Church, Rancho Cucamonga
• Brian Scott – Foothill Community Church, Azusa
• Eleitino Tuiasosopo – Chapel of Change, Paramount
• Andrea Vaudrey – Commission Church, Rancho Cucamonga
• Reginald Wadlington – Centerpoint Church, Murrieta
• Jaime Winslow – Foothill Community Church, Azusa
• Meg Wolfgram – Santa Barbara Free Methodist Church, Santa Barbara
• Jessica Zittel – The Lamb’s Fellowship, Lake Elsinore
• Paul Zittel – The Lamb’s Fellowship, Lake Elsinore

Please join us in celebrating these leaders as they prepare for ordination at our Annual Conference.

FMCSC Annual Conference 2025: “Generation to Generation: His Power, His Glory, Our Future” May 16-17, 2025 at CenterPoint Church, Murrieta

Learn more and register: https://ac25.fmcsc.org

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Generation to Generation: Meet FMCSC’s 2025 Conference Ministerial Candidates
Generation to Generation: Meet FMCSC’s 2025 Conference Ministerial Candidates

Join us in welcoming the Free Methodist Church in Southern California’s 2025 Conference Ministerial Candidates (CMCs). These emerging leaders represent the future of our denomination and embody our commitment to bringing wholeness to the world through healthy biblical communities.
This video introduces:

• Daniel Garzaro González – Avenue Church, Riverside
• Caitlin Jordan – Lamb’s Fellowship, Lake Elsinore
• Mia Shin – Formation Church, San Luis Obispo
• Christopher Spolar – Expressions Church, Pasadena
• Moriah Summers – Avenue Church, Riverside

We invite you to pray for these candidates as they complete their ordination journey.

FMCSC Annual Conference 2025: “Generation to Generation: His Power, His Glory, Our Future” May 16-17, 2025 at CenterPoint Church, Murrieta

Learn more and register: https://ac25.fmcsc.org

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#FMCSCAC2025 #FreeMethodistChurch #SouthernCalifornia #MinisterialCandidates

Fresh Oil, Fresh Anointing: Breaking Spiritual Bondage with Bishop Kenny Martin
Fresh Oil, Fresh Anointing: Breaking Spiritual Bondage with Bishop Kenny Martin

Bishop E. Kenneth Martin delivers a prophetic challenge to the Free Methodist Church, confronting deep-rooted issues of spiritual bondage, systemic oppression, and the church’s complacency. “Churches are dying in a cage,” he declares, calling for a radical shift in how the church addresses:

– Spiritual chains of sin and oppression
– Historical and ongoing impacts of slavery
– Diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges
– The church’s reluctance to engage difficult conversations
– Breaking free from “nasty” church politics and self-serving leadership

“This is a season of manifestation,” Martin says, urging a breakthrough from 2025 to 2035 that will transform the church locally and globally.

#ChurchTransformation #SpiritualFreedom #RacialReconciliation #ChurchReform #HolySpirit