The Gap Between Hearing God and Following Him | Beyond the Sermon

The Gap Between Hearing God and Following Him | Beyond the Sermon

Michael Dougherty and Pastor Magrey deVega sit down to unpack this week’s sermon, exploring the image of the Good Shepherd, the challenge of silencing competing voices, and what it really means to listen and obey. From sacred music to daily spiritual rhythms, they reflect on how we discern God’s voice in the middle of noise, comparison, and real life. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

On The Edge: Part 3 // Pastor Magrey deVega // April 26, 2026

In this iconic passage, Jesus equates himself to the gate through which the sheep will not just find security within the fold; they will hear the shepherd’s voice clearly amid the threats around them. Living on the edge of resurrection means constant attentiveness to the shepherd’s calling, so that when we find ourselves lost and confused, we can follow God’s way home.    Reflection Questions: 1. What competing voices in your life make it difficult to hear Jesus? 2. How can you create space to listen and respond to God daily? 3. Where might God be inviting obedience through a voice you recognize? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

Why Change Takes Longer Than You Think | Beyond the Sermon

Mat Hotho sits down with Pastor Magrey deVega to unpack this week’s message and talk honestly about why change doesn’t always happen overnight. From doubt to daily habits, they explore what it really looks like to grow, stay grounded, and find meaning in the middle of real life.  Find out more about us and join a small group at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

On The Edge: Part 2 // Pastor Magrey deVega // April 19, 2026

The travelers on the road to Emmaus uttered the words that capture the deepest longing in the human heart: “We had hoped.” They had held out hope that the reports of Jesus’ death were not true, and that he was the long-awaited Messiah. Then, because they created space for Jesus to remain with them in their home, he opened their eyes to his presence, and he gave them the hope they were longing for.   Reflection Questions: 1. Where in your life do you need to create space for Jesus? 2. What practices help you name your disappointments and invite Christ inward? 3. How is resurrection unfolding in your life, even if slowly? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

On The Edge: Part 1 // Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans // April 12, 2026

One week after Easter, the lilies fade and real life returns—bringing questions, doubts, and uncertainty with it. In this opening message of the On the Edge series, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans explores the story of Thomas and reminds us that doubt is not the opposite of faith, but a vital part of it. Through personal story and the Gospel of John, we are invited to bring our questions into community, to stay present even when faith feels fragile, and to trust that Christ meets us right in the middle of our fear and uncertainty, offering peace, presence, and new life. Reflection Questions: 1. Can you identify with Thomas, needing to see and touch something before you can believe or accept it? 2. Have you ever had a crisis of faith? If so, who or what helped you get through it? 3. How might Jesus be calling you out of your "locked room” right now - to embody peace and to tend wounds? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps