The World Parish Podcast
Welcome to the World Parish Podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories from missionaries and mission-minded people across The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church. Each episode, we’ll dive into the heart of missions, sharing firsthand experiences, challenges, and triumphs from those dedicating their lives to serving others.
Episodes
In this episode of The World Parish Podcast, host Larry Rankin talks with Rev. Charles Mulemena, a missionary in Belize. Born in Zambia, Charles shares his spiritual awakening at 12 and his eventual call to ministry, despite witnessing his father's hardships as a volunteer minister.
He recounts his journey from pastoral work in Zambia to becoming a missionary, with a pivotal conversation with his bishop changing his perspective. Hi...
In the latest episode of The World Parish Podcast, Larry Rankin interviews Debbie Adams Corbin, who shares her unique experiences growing up as a missionary kid in Bolivia. Born to missionaries Reverend David and Carol Adams, Debbie reflects on her childhood in Sucre and La Paz, highlighting the cultural immersion, language learning, and the rich experiences that shaped her worldview.
She discusses the challenges and joys of adjust...
In this episode, Larry Rankin interviews Rev. Janet Chilcote and Rev. Dr. Paul Chilcote about their mission work in Africa.
The Chilcotes recount their experiences in Kenya and Zimbabwe, highlighting their work in theological education, community health, and drought relief. They emphasize the strong sense of community and joy in the African church. Janet talks about teaching childbirth education and promoting health among African ...
In this episode of The World Parish Podcast, host Larry Rankin interviews Heidi Aspinwall, Director of Missions and Outreach at Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa, Florida. Heidi shares her journey from growing up in a small evangelical community in Oklahoma to her impactful work in urban ministry and mission programs in Miami.
She discusses her faith journey, the importance of service, and her role in launching a young adu...
In this episode of The World Parish Podcast, Rev. Ewing "Bud" Carroll, Jr. shares his remarkable journey in mission work. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Bud, with his former spouse Milly, served in Hong Kong for 25 years, involved in various ministries including university campus ministry and preaching in Chinese and English. He also reflects on his 12 years as an executive secretary with the UMC's General Board of Global Ministr...
Bishop Berlin shares how his mission work, particularly in Appalachia, Sierra Leone, and local communities, deepened his understanding of integrated Christian life, blending evangelism,...
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