In this week’s episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James reflects on the third vow United Methodists make when joining the church—to support it with our gifts. While financial giving remains an important part of sustaining Dulin’s ministries, James broadens the meaning of “gifts” to include the many ways people share their God-given talents, time, and presence. From singing in the choir and teaching children to volunteering with ESL classes and community outreach, every act of service is an offering of grace. Drawing from Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians about the diversity of spiritual gifts, James reminds listeners that each person is a unique gift from God to the community. He encourages everyone to reflect on how they might share their own gifts more fully—whether through generosity, creativity, or service—and to remember that their very being is a blessing to others.

In this week’s episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, titled “Vows: Presence,” Pastor James Henry explores what it truly means to live out the vow of presence as part of our commitment to the church and to one another. Moving beyond simply showing up physically, he reflects on the deeper call to intentional presence—to be fully attentive and engaged, whether in worship, relationships, or even digital spaces. Drawing on the example of Jesus as Emmanuel, God with us, James invites listeners to see presence as an act of love and ministry, a way of embodying God’s nearness through mindful attention and compassionate companionship. He encourages listeners to ask where they are being invited to show up more fully in their lives and to rediscover how true presence can transform both giver and receiver.

In this week’s episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James Henry begins a new five-week series on the vows United Methodists make when joining the church, starting with the first vow: supporting the church with our prayers. Reflecting on what prayer means and how it shapes both individuals and communities, James explores the many ways prayer can look—spoken or silent, structured or spontaneous—and how it opens us to relationship with God. He reminds listeners that prayer not only connects us with the Divine but also transforms our hearts, inviting us to become channels of grace and healing for others. Through stories, reflection, and practical encouragement, this episode invites us to take seriously the sacred promise to uphold our community through intentional, heartfelt prayer.

In this episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, titled “Growing Into Faith,” Pastor James reflects on the lifelong, evolving nature of faith. Rather than seeing faith as a single moment of transformation, he shares his own journey as one of continual growth, questioning, and deepening relationship with God. Drawing from personal experience, scripture study, and seasons of both doubt and rediscovery, James invites listeners to see faith as a dynamic process shaped by life’s experiences and encounters with divine love. He reminds each listener that we are all “infinitely precious and unconditionally loved for the gift we already are,” and encourages openness to the surprising ways God shows up in our lives.

In this episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, Pastor James explores the third of John Wesley’s General Rules—“Attend to the ordinances of the church”—and reinterprets it as an invitation to find and practice what draws each person closer to God. He reflects on traditional means of grace such as worship, communion, prayer, and scripture, while expanding the concept to include diverse spiritual practices like journaling, meditation, silence, walking in nature, and acts of kindness. Drawing on voices like Ruben Job, Ignatius, and Brother Lawrence, James encourages listeners to see daily life as a space for sacred practice and to approach their faith disciplines with grace rather than guilt. The episode closes with a reminder to find one meaningful practice this week that nurtures connection with God and others, trusting in divine love and the freedom to begin again.

In this week’s episode of the Dulin Weekly Podcast, James continues his reflection on John Wesley’s Three General Rules of the Methodist movement, focusing on the second: “Do all the good you can.” Building upon last week’s theme of “Do no harm,” he explores how doing good is not merely about grand gestures but about everyday acts of kindness, mindfulness, and integrity—from picking up a stray grocery cart to speaking kindly to a neighbor. James reminds listeners that doing good is not about earning favor with God but responding to the abundance of grace already given. It’s an invitation to practice faith intentionally—balancing the call to avoid harm with the call to actively bless others and the world around us.

In this second episode of the Dulin Podcast, James invites listeners to explore the first of John Wesley’s General Rules—“Do No Harm.” He reflects on how this foundational Methodist practice calls us to live intentionally, beginning with how we speak to and treat ourselves, and extending outward to our relationships, communities, and even our consumer choices. Through practical examples and gentle humor, Pastor James reminds us that doing no harm isn’t about judging others but about cultivating awareness of the ways our words, actions, and habits may cause harm—physically, emotionally, spiritually, or socially. This mindful approach, he suggests, transforms everyday living into a spiritual practice grounded in love and grace.

This first episode of the Dulin Podcast introduces listeners to Pastor James and invites them to explore the practice of following Jesus rather than simply “being Christian.” Drawing from the Gospels, James reflects on three core practices modeled by Jesus: grounding oneself daily in prayerful stillness, being fully present with others, and living from a place of abundance rather than scarcity. He emphasizes that following Jesus is a lived way of being—cultivating inner grounding, compassionate presence, and gratitude for the gifts of life—so that God’s grace can move through us into the world. The episode closes with a reminder that each listener is infinitely precious and unconditionally loved for the gift they already are.