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This episode is the final installment of a four part series about the All In Community Initiative. All In Community is an initiative of the West Ohio Conference to train, equip, connect, and resource local churches to be bodies of Christ that embrace our neighbors who have been affected by crime and incarceration. In this episode, we speak to Mike Davis from Ohio's Department of Rehabilitation and Correction where he serves as the Bureau Chief for the Office of Reentry and Enterprise Development. He also serves as Religious Services Director and previously as Director of Victim Services. In this episode, Davis speaks to us about the relationship between faith communities and the state's efforts in rehabilitation and reentry. 
 West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church.

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This episode is the third in a four part series about the All In Community Initiative. All In Community is an initiative of the West Ohio Conference to train, equip, connect, and resource local churches to be bodies of Christ that embrace our neighbors who have been affected by crime and incarceration. In this episode, we speak to Chris Money and Tom Deuber from Kindway - EMBARK. Kindway - EMBARK is an innovative, faith based, prison reentry program which helps men from Marion Correctional Institute and women from the Ohio Reformatory for Women transition back to the Columbus Ohio Metro Area. They share about how churches can work together to foster successful transitions from incarceration to community.
 West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. 

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This episode is the second in a four part series about the All In Community Initiative. All In Community is an initiative of the West Ohio Conference to train, equip, connect, and resource local churches to be bodies of Christ that embrace our neighbors who have been affected by crime and incarceration. In this episode, we talk to Heidi McDowell about how the church can help support people who have experienced the incarceration of a family member. West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church.iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/w... or Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/westo... Keep up to date with what is happening at West Ohio on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/westohioumc/ Twitter: twitter.com/WestOhioUMC or by visiting our website: www.westohioumc.org

This episode kicks off a four part series about the All In Community Initiative. All In Community is an initiative of the West Ohio Conference to train, equip, connect, and resource local churches to be bodies of Christ that embrace our neighbors who have been affected by crime and incarceration. In this episode, we talk about the vision and impact of All In Community with special guests Rev. Dee Stickley-Miner, Rev. April Casperson, and Reba Collins. 
 West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church.

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Bishop Gregory V. Palmer serves as a member of the Commission on A Way Forward. Today, he shares his thoughts about the present state of the church, rising anxiety leading up to the special session of General Conference and the recent work of the Council of Bishops.

Bishop Gregory V. Palmer of the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church shares an advent message on peace. Special thanks to Jan-Lee Music for giving us permission to use the words of the hymn "Let There Be Peace on Earth" in the podcast. "Let There Be Peace on Earth" UMH 431 Words by Sy Miller and Jill Jackson © 1955. Assigned to Jan-Lee Music, © renewed 1983. Used with Permission. ----- West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/west-…d1195342302?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iep2qeq6d3svnspqtbqvo3glxn4?t=West_Ohio_Conversations or Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/westohio…io-conversations Keep up to date with what is happening in West Ohio on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/westohioumc/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/WestOhioUMC or by visiting our website: www.westohioumc.org

April Casperson is Director of Diversity & Inclusion for the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. In this episode, Casperson shares a devotional message on Love. ----- West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/west-…d1195342302?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iep2qeq6d3svnspqtbqvo3glxn4?t=West_Ohio_Conversations or Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/westohio…io-conversations Keep up to date with what is happening in West Ohio on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/westohioumc/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/WestOhioUMC or by visiting our website: www.westohioumc.org

Mary Shumard is a West Ohio Conference Lay Leader. In this episode, Schumard shares an advent message on Joy. ----- West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/west-…d1195342302?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iep2qeq6d3svnspqtbqvo3glxn4?t=West_Ohio_Conversations or Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/westohio…io-conversations Keep up to date with what is happening in West Ohio on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/westohioumc/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/WestOhioUMC or by visiting our website: www.westohioumc.org

Rosario "Roz" Picardo is Executive Pastor of New Church Development for Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church. In this episode, Picardo shares an advent message on Hope. ----- West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/west-…d1195342302?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iep2qeq6d3svnspqtbqvo3glxn4?t=West_Ohio_Conversations or Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/westohio…io-conversations Keep up to date with what is happening at West Ohio on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/westohioumc/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/WestOhioUMC or by visiting our website: www.westohioumc.org

Samuel Rodriguez is Director for Hispanic/Latino and Multi-ethnic New Church Starts at Discipleship Ministries. ----- West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/west-…d1195342302?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iep2qeq6d3svnspqtbqvo3glxn4?t=West_Ohio_Conversations or Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/westohio…io-conversations Keep up to date with what is happening at West Ohio on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/westohioumc/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/WestOhioUMC or by visiting our website: www.westohioumc.org

George Howard is a member of The Church for All People in Capitol Area South of the West Ohio Conference and is currently serving as Executive Director of Global Coaching for the General Board of Global Ministries in Atlanta Georgia. In this podcast, George Howard speaks to the importance of seeing the church as part of a global connection as well as current initiatives he is involved with, which include working alongside faculty and staff at Africa University to empower future leaders. ----- West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/west-…d1195342302?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iep2qeq6d3svnspqtbqvo3glxn4?t=West_Ohio_Conversations or Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/westohio…io-conversations Keep up to date with what is happening at West Ohio on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/westohioumc/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/WestOhioUMC or by visiting our website: www.westohioumc.org

Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey, Rev. Dr. Joseph Bishman, RaNae Street, and Brad Aycock discuss West Ohio’s upcoming Traction Tracks. Does your congregation need to gain traction in order to move forward into renewed vitality? Consider if an upcoming Traction Track is right for you. Learn more or register online: http://www.westohioumc.org/conference/news/traction-tracks-0 ----- West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/west-…d1195342302?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iep2qeq6d3svnspqtbqvo3glxn4?t=West_Ohio_Conversations or Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/westohio…io-conversations Keep up to date with what is happening at West Ohio on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/westohioumc/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/WestOhioUMC or by visiting our website: www.westohioumc.org

Rev. Patrick Friday is the Wisdom Sharing Lead for the new Center for Mission Innovation at the General Board of Global Ministries. http://www.centerformissioninnovation.org. ----- West Ohio Conversations is a podcast of The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church. Never miss an episode by subscribing to the podcast on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/west-…d1195342302?mt=2 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Iep2qeq6d3svnspqtbqvo3glxn4?t=West_Ohio_Conversations or Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/podcast/westohio…io-conversations Keep up to date with what is happening at West Ohio on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/westohioumc/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/WestOhioUMC or by visiting our website: www.westohioumc.org