Suntree United Pastors Podcast

At Suntree United Methodist Church we have a vision to be followers of Jesus who love God, love each other and love our neighbors in extraordinary ways. We hope that by listening to these podcasts, you will be challenged to live out that vision in your everyday lives. For more information about our ministries and activities, check us out at www.suntreeumc.org.

Nehemiah Action 04/21/2023

Nehemiah Action Pastor Allee sits down with Brittany Pendergrass, Lead Organizer for BRIGHT, to hear about the Nehemiah Action at Holy Trinity Episcopal Upper School auditorium at 6:30pm. All are invited to combine our voices together as we address local leaders on solutions to issues surrounding affordable housing and early education literacy. If you'd like to learn more about BRIGHT or the solutions they are proposing you can contact Brittany at On this episode: Rev. Allee Willcox Wood - Associate Pastor Brittany Pendergrass - Lead Organizer for BRIGHT /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/26611608

Renovation of the Heart 02/09/2023

Renovation of the Heart Annette and Allee preview our theme and plans for Lent at Suntree! On this episode: Annette Stile Pendergrass - Senior Pastor Allee Willcox Wood - Associate Pastor Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/25873866

Missions for 2023 01/24/2023

Missions for 2023 Look ahead at our 2023 mission partners! On this episode: Tanner Smith - Director of Communications & Media Grace Stiles Williams - Director of Welcome & Outreach /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/25711044

A Year of Joyful Living 01/05/2023

A Year of Joyful Living Our pastors sit down to discuss our 2023 theme - Joyful Living! This theme will be kicked off in worship this week. Here are some key dates mentioned in the episode: January 7th - Epiphany Campfire January 11th - Wednesday Evening Studies Begin January 12th - Women's Ministry Thursday Mornings Studies Begin You can also join a group reading and discussing "The Bible Year" but Rev. Magrey deVega. Just email Pastor Allee (g) to get your copy! On this episode: Allee Willcox Wood - Associate Pastor Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/25507386

I Believe - Behind the Song 12/15/2022

I Believe - Behind the Song Tanner talks to Pastor Mike and Bri Gabe about the process of writing and recording "I Believe" the first original song produced by The Suntree Worship Collective. On this episode: Tanner Smith - Director of Communication and Media Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship Bri Gabe - Worship Intern /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/25326144

Community Christmas Concert 12/05/2022

Community Christmas Concert An early episode in anticipation of our Community Christmas Concert. Join us this Sunday, December 11th at 4pm for a collaboration of Christmas creativity! On this episode: Grace Stiles Williams - Director of Outreach & Welcome Mike Makes - Pastor of Worship /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/25226367

Advent 2022: Believe 11/25/2022

Advent 2022: Believe Our pastors sat down a few weeks ago to capture their early feelings about the Advent transition. They discuss our worship theme, some new events, and what believing can do to make this season so special. On this episode: Allee Willcox Wood - Associate Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/25111917

Jephthah's Daughter 09/15/2022

Jephthah's Daughter This week we dive into one of the more darker passages of scripture found in the Old Testament - Jephthah's daughter (Judges 11:34-40). Our pastors talk about how this passage can challenging to read and interpret and try to find hope within this grim story. On this episode: Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass Pastor Allee Willcox Grace Stiles Williams (Director of Welcome and Outreach) /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/24375039

Making Sense of the Bible 09/01/2022

Making Sense of the Bible This Sunday we begin a new sermon series "Making Sense of the Bible." Our pastors sat down to talk through the inspiration for this series, and how scripture has guided their lives up to now. On this episode: Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/24167907

Leading Worship 08/18/2022

Leading Worship Pastor Mike and our Summer Worship Intern Bri Gabe discuss how they began their journeys in worship music, their favorite Christian music styles, and some unconventional takes on the current worship music scene. On this episode: Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship Bri Gabe - Worship Intern /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/24086691

Jeremiah: The Passionate Prophet 08/04/2022

Jeremiah: The Passionate Prophet After a summer podcast hiatus, Annette and Allee sit down to talk through the book of Jeremiah, which is the subject of our next sermon series. Join us in worship on August 7th for the first of 4 weeks of this passionate and misunderstood prophet. On this episode: Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergass - Senior Pastor /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/23961021

Resurrection Reset 04/28/2022

Resurrection Reset Our pastors walk us through our new sermon series Resurrection Reset. We find ourselves in a similar place as the disciples following Christ's resurrection on Easter, knowing that things have changed but not sure what that means. Annette and Allee give us some insight into this series and what it means for the ministries at Suntree UMC. On this episode: Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/22931792

Youth & Children Summer Preview 03/24/2022

Youth & Children Summer Preview Pastor Joel sits down with our Children's Ministry Director Mary to take a look at the activities coming up this spring and summer for the families, youth, and children at Suntree UMC. On this episode: Joel Lusz - Pastor of Student and Family Ministry Mary Shoemaker - Director of Children's Ministry /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/22546637

Lent Preview 02/23/2022

Lent Preview Pastor Annette speaks with Rev. Magrey deVega, the Senior Pastor at Hyde Park UMC and author of Savior: What the Bible says about the Cross. His book will be the inspiration for our Lent sermon series, and a special Lenten book study beginning March 9th. On this episode: Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor Magrey deVega - Senior Pastor of Hyde Park UMC /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/22232669

Lent Preview 02/23/2022

Brevard Justice Ministry 02/10/2022

Brevard Justice Ministry We hear some exciting personal news from Pastor Allee and learn about the work Suntree UMC is doing with Brevard Justice Ministry. You can learn more about the Direct Action & Research Training Center at Want to get involved with Brevard Justice Ministry? Email On this episode: Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/22079756

Brevard Justice Ministry 02/10/2022

Advent Music Preview 12/10/2021

Advent Music Preview In worship on December 19th, we will hear some amazing music centered on the Advent season. In contemporary worship we will hear the Suntree Kids present "The Signs of Christmas" and in traditional worship, we will hear "The Canticle of Joy". We sat down to hear about the inspiration and work behind them. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/21442997

Declutter Christmas 11/26/2021

Declutter Christmas Pastors Annette and Mike walk us through the process of dreaming and planning our Advent sermon series. Join us as we work to simplify the holiday season, and bring our focus back to the newborn Savior. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/21249818

Mental Health Task Force 11/11/2021

Mental Health Task Force We sat down with Rev. Dr. John Bagget to learn about our Mental Health Task Force. Join us this Sunday for our virtual Interfaith Wisdom on Mental Health Wellness event from 2pm - 4:30pm. Register online at SuntreeUMC.org/MentalHealth /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/21104135

Pastor Response: Starting a Church 10/28/2021

Pastor Response: Starting a Church We caught a conversation with our pastors right after listening to Episode 54: Starting a Church. They discuss the spirit of servitude that formed the foundation of Suntree UMC, and how it is as vital now as it was then. If you are feeling a call to serve the church in a new way, go to bit.ly/ServeAtSUMC to get connected! /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/20959631

Cuba Missions 10/14/2021

Cuba Missions We learn about our ministry of partnership with churches in Cuba, the history behind our connection, and how it is alive today. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/20807540

Sacraments 09/30/2021

Sacraments Pastors Allee and Mike sit down to discuss the theology behind the sacraments that we celebrate as a church. Join us in worship over the next two weeks as we look deeper into this subject through a sermon series called Ordinary Things, Extraordinary Grace. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/20646380

Starting a Church 09/17/2021

Starting a Church We sat down with some of the charter members of Suntree UMC to capture the stories of the work done to bring this church to life almost 40 years ago. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/20499557

The Five Wishes 09/02/2021

The Five Wishes Pastor Steve sits down with Rev. Pam McMillian from St. Frances Reflections Life Stage Care to discuss the importance of creating an advance directive to provide instructions to family and healthcare providers during times where end-of-life decisions are being made. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/20312582

Waiting in the Neutral Zone 08/19/2021

Waiting in the Neutral Zone Pastor Annette is back from leave and it's not exactly the return we all planned for. She walks us through the sense of frustration and restlessness that comes with the recent upswing in COVID infections, and how we can process these feelings into something positive. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/20186222

Stories of Welcome 08/05/2021

Stories of Welcome Last Sunday in worship, our pastors gave us the challenge to practice radical hospitality. We sat down with some staff and pastors to learn what welcome means to them. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/20048138

A Return to Tradition 07/22/2021

A Return to Tradition Morgans sits down with Pastor Mike and discusses a recent article on rising attendance in mainline Protestant churches. They explore the background of Protestant and "evangelical" traditions and what this shift can mean for United Methodists and Christians everywhere. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/19886726

The Book of Jonah 07/08/2021

The Book of Jonah Morgan sits down with Pastor Mike to discuss the Book of Jonah, one of the Bible's most recognizable and least-understood stories. They look beyond the Sunday School version to the world-changing implications of God's call to Jonah. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/19745645

The Minor Prophets 06/24/2021

The Minor Prophets Pastor Allee and Pastor Mike sit down to discuss our upcoming sermon series on the minor prophets. These easy-to-overlook books are often referenced in the fringes of advent or maybe quoted for one or two key scriptures. But much wisdom can be harvested from these holy words written in the midst of some of Isreal's most turbulent seasons. /episode/index/show/suntreeumc/id/19584350

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