Why Change Takes Longer Than You Think | Beyond the Sermon

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

When Faith Falls Apart… What Comes Next? | Beyond the Sermon

In this episode of Beyond the Sermon, Pastor Sally Campbell-Evans shares her personal journey through doubt, calling, and rediscovering faith. Reflecting on her sermon about Doubting Thomas, she opens up about a season in seminary where everything she believed was questioned—and how that struggle ultimately shaped her ministry. This conversation is a reminder that doubt isn’t something to fear, but something that can lead to deeper, more authentic faith—especially when we don’t go through it alone. Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps

Visio Divina: Easter Sunday // Pastor Magrey deVega // April 5, 2026

The resurrection of Jesus is the pivotal moment in human history, declaring God’s redemptive power and the end of sin and evil as the controlling force over our lives. The practice of visio divina invites us to not just hear the story, but to gaze upon it, just as famous artists have invited us throughout the centuries, to discover how we can experience the power of resurrection in our lives and in the world.    Reflection Questions: 1. Where has life shaken you recently, leaving you uncertain or afraid? 2. What faithful action can you take before certainty or belief fully arrives? 3. How might living as free change your perspective on present struggles? Find out more at HydeParkUMC.org/NextSteps