This week on Two Pastors: Conversations About Everything, we’re coming to you from the South Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church! Every June, United Methodists from across the state gather together for worship, prayer, fellowship, learning, and the work of the Church. But what exactly is Annual Conference, and why does it matter?

In this episode, we talk about the history and purpose of Annual Conference, what happens when clergy and laity gather, how decisions are made, and why this annual gathering is such an important expression of our connection to one another and to the larger United Methodist Church. Whether you’ve attended Annual Conference for years or have never heard of it before, we hope this conversation helps you better understand this unique part of Methodist life.

Join us as we discuss connectionalism, ministry, mission, and what it means to be the Church together.

We all have favorite books of the Bible; the ones we turn to for encouragement, wisdom, comfort, and inspiration. But what about the books we struggle to read? The ones that feel confusing, repetitive, difficult, or just plain hard to connect with?

In this episode of Two Pastors: Conversations About Everything, Robby and Jason have an honest and lighthearted conversation about their favorite and least favorite books of the Bible. Along the way, they explore why some parts of Scripture come naturally to us while others challenge our patience, understanding, and spiritual growth.

Join us as we discuss how every book of the Bible has a purpose, what we can learn from the passages we tend to avoid, and why sometimes the most difficult parts of Scripture may have the most to teach us.

Whether you're a lifelong Bible reader or just getting started, this conversation might encourage you to take another look at the books you've been tempted to skip.

When we pray, should we start with praise… or go straight to our requests?

In this episode, we unpack a listener question about prayer and explore why praise and petition were never meant to compete with each other. From the pattern of the Lord’s Prayer to the structure of historic collects and prayers of the church, we talk about how thanksgiving shapes our perspective, deepens trust, and changes the way we bring our needs before God.

We discuss why many of us naturally jump straight to “God help me,” what happens when praise is missing from our prayer life, and how gratitude and request actually work together to form a deeper relationship with God.

Because prayer isn’t just about getting answers. It’s about drawing closer to the One we’re praying to.