8. Bear Lake United Methodist Church

11. Brittany Jackson and the Importance of Storytelling

In this episode, we sit down to talk with Brittany Jackson. She is the Florida Annual Conference Communicator. We go into the importance of quality communication for churches especially when telling stories! If you are interested in reach out to Brittany, her email is bjackson@flumc.org.

10. Rev. Latricia Scriven

In this episode, we talk with Rev. Latricia Scriven. She is the past at New Life UMC in Tallahassee and Pastor at FAMU Wesley Foundation. She talks to us about New Life's new community garden, inspiring new ways of envisioning worship, and pastoring college students that face food insecurity. You will love this inspiring episode!

9. Meghan Fiveash and Heather Henderson - Feeding Florida

In this episode, Emily is joined by Meghan Fiveash, Fresh Access Bucks Communications Coordinator, and Heather Henderson, Fresh Access Bucks South Florida Coordinator. Fresh Access Bucks is a USDA funded statewide nutrition incentive program that increases the purchasing power of SNAP recipients to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets, produce stands, CSAs, mobile markets, and community grocery outlets. We dive into the details of this initiative and how this benefits both the recipients of SNAP and the local farmers in Florida. If you want to learn more about Fresh Access Bucks, visit their website - https://www.feedingflorida.org/food-access/fresh-access-bucks

8. Bear Lake United Methodist Church

In this episode, we have a conversation with Pastor Theo Jackson, Charisse Walker-Jackson, Veronica Aikens, and Felicia Modeste about how these individuals were able to come together to start a feeding ministry at Bear Lake UMC in Apopka, FL. They are partnering with Feeding America and Second Harvest Food Bank to give out food in their community. You will love this episode! If you are interested in reaching out to Bear Lake UMC to help support their work, email charissesroom@yahoo.com.

7. Pastor Kipp Nelson - The Breakfast Club

In this episode, we hear from Pastor Kipp Nelson. He serves at First Church in Downtown Miami where they serve the unhoused community five days a week at The Breakfast Club ministry. Pastor Kipp goes into so many insightful ways to think about serving the homeless. It is truly a thought provoking episode!