Grace & Truth - Grace Resurrection Methodist Church's Podcast
Grace & Truth
Join Senior Pastor, Rev. James Williams, and the Grace Resurrection Methodist Church family as we navigate faith in a new era of church. Real conversations, biblical wisdom, and a welcoming space for all—whether you're seeking, questioning, or deepening your walk with Christ. No pretense, just grace and truth.
Grace Resurrection Methodist Church in Marietta, Ga. is a non-affiliated Methodist congregation filled with welcoming, accepting people who aspire to be "Living in Grace and Sharing God's Love," every single day. Find us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn) and at www.graceresurrection.org.
Episodes
22 episodes
"Run to the Vision" - August 31, 2025 - Rev. James Williams
In our sermon episode this week, Rev. Williams says whether you live in fear or faith depends on how you view life. Are you willing to run towards the vision? It takes courage. But, you've got this. Jesus has got this. And, that's what we're ta...
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Episode 22
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26:22
"Good Conversations" - August 24, 2025 - Rev. Williams
In this week's sermon podcast, Pastor James references Jesus' conversation with the "woman at the well," from James 4:3-15. Her life was transformed by this culturally shocking meeting and discussion. It opened a door, it broke down barriers, i...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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26:54
What Happened? Part Two - "What's Methodism, What's Wesleyan, What's UMC?"- 18 August 2025
The tough stuff. In this episode of our podcast, Rev. Williams expands on his front row perspective of the more recent crises in the UMC. He covers the LGBQT issue, the pros and cons of a connectional system and navigating through the tou...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:27
"Developing Real Faith" - August 17, 2025 - Rev. Williams
As a part of his August sermon series on faith, Rev. Williams spoke today about "Developing Real Faith." First you'll hear our scripture read by student, Will Tucker. Then we delve into the question: can we develop and apply real faith in ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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26:51
"Balancing Life's Demands" - 10 August 2025 - Rev. James Williams
How’s your balance? Feeling off-kilter? Spinning in circles? Do you really need to be moving this fast? God is a God of order, He can help. And that’s what we’re talking about on the podcast this week in Rev. Williams' sermon, "Balancing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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20:32
"Stop Sitting Around" - 3 August 2025 - Rev. James Williams
Tired of waiting for a sign? Maybe it’s time to move.This week’s message, “Stop Sitting Around,” is a call to shake off spiritual complacency and step into the life God’s calling you to live. Rev. Williams explains that faith was never ...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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17:12
What Happened? Part One - "What's Methodism, What's Wesleyan, What's UMC?"- 5 August 2025
In this episode, Senior Pastor Rev. James Williams and Communications Director Julia Curran explore the history of Methodism to help unpack how the denomination arrived at its current crossroads. The first half of the podcast dives into ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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47:17
"Kids Stuffies" - 27 July 2025 - Rev. Dr. Ted Sauter
With a sermon title like “Kids’ Stuffies,” we weren’t quite sure what to expect from our guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Ted Sauter. But as he drew the connection between children’s love for their stuffed animals and the message of 1 Corinthi...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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27:06
Can Christians Have a Sense of Humor? What our Men's Group Is Teaching Us About Faith, Friendship, and Laughter
Why is the Men’s Group at Grace such a standout? In this honest and engaging episode, Bubba Cooper and Lee Thrasher sit down with Communications Director Julia Curran, to explore the heart of their ministry, the chemistry that fuels it, and the...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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25:04
"Finding Light in the Dark" - 20 July 2025 - Rev. Charlie Marus
One of our favorite people, Rev. Charlie Marus, preached on finding light when darkness descends on our lives this week in his sermon titled, "Finding Light in the Dark." Rather than a sad and troubled topic, Charlie finds reasons to hope and d...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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29:19
Camden and James: "Youth & Church, What's Happening in this Space?" - 13 July 2025
In this candid and transparent conversation, Camden, our AV and marketing tech, sits down with Rev. James Williams to talk about youth and the church. Together, they explore what today’s young people are searching for, why so many feel disconne...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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23:28
"If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?" - 13 July 2025 - Rev. James Williams
This week's sermon titled, "If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It?" could be interpreted as strictly a stewardship sermon. But, it's not. And it wasn't. It was a very deep dive into how there's more than meets the eye when it comes to our...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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22:58
"So, How'd You Get Here?" - A Conversation with Senior Pastor James Williams
This week, Pastor James and our GRMC Communications Director, Julia Curran, sit down to share the story behind James’s journey to Grace Resurrection. They talk about the path that shaped his ministry before arriving here and the moment he reali...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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48:38
"Lifestyle Stewardship" - 6 July 2025 - Rev. James Williams
What's "lifestyle stewardship?" How does that relate to our daily lives as Christians? Listen here to find out.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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17:38
"America - Keep The Faith" - 29 June 2025, Rev. Dr. Randy Mickler
Our pews were filled this Sunday with both familiar and new faces as our Senior Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Dr. Randy Mickler, shared a powerful message about divisions in America. Listen here to hear his message.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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28:13
"Behind the Soundboard With Camden and Mitchell"
When we stepped into our current sanctuary in November 2022—awestruck by its soaring ceilings, original woodwork, and open chancel—we never imagined we’d soon be recording services, operating a sound board, using mics, running an AV computer, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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17:48
"Moving Your Fence" - June 15, 2025
This week, Senior Pastor Rev. James Williams explores how much easier it is to build fences instead of bridges. But, shouldn't life be about bridges? Are you looking for way to bridge gaps? Or putting a wall up against anything unfamiliar? ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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18:38
"Beautiful Bruises and Sanctified Scars" - June 8, 2025
In this week’s episode, Rev. James Williams explores how God doesn’t waste our wounds. From the bruises life gives us to the scars that shape our stories, we discover that healing isn’t about erasing pain—but about finding purpose through it.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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21:39
"A Friend Indeed" - June 1, 2025
In this week's sermon, Senior Pastor Rev. Williams shared a poignant story about the huge difference small gestures can make in an individual's life. These gestures can often be performed by you, if you'll just reach out and take the time. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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25:27
"Keep it in the Family" - May 25, 2025
Senior Pastor Rev. James Williams concludes his May sermon series, Found by grace, by exploring the history and genealogy of Jesus. Throughout the generations, God’s people listened for His voice, followed His lead...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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20:46
"Release" - May 18, 2025
It's still May so that means we're still in the midst of our "Found by grace" -sermon series. This week Rev. Williams' sermon, "Release," covers his favorite character in the Bible. It's an uncommon one, controversial and has a lot to do with w...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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24:00
"Search & Rescue" - May 11, 2025
In this episode you'll hear Rev. James Williams' May 11, 2025, in-person worship sermon where he discusses how no matter our imperfections, God loves us. Does the church always impart that message? Not always. James is letting you know, the bro...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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20:14