A Year in Review: Looking Back at 2020

12/30/20 • 19 min

In this episode, we look back at an eventful 2020. From coronavirus to racial unrest to the single most active Hurricane season in Louisiana, we do not need to tell you just how intense 2020 was. Our emotions and our patience were, at times, stretched to their limits. However, there were multiple moments where hope was clearly evident.

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The Redemption of Scrooge, A Conversation with Rev. Matt Rawle

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, we visit with Rev. Matt Rawle, senior pastor at Asbury United Methodist Church in Bossier City. Matt has authored a series of books titled The Pop in Culture Series. The series includes The Faith of a Mockingbird, Hollywood Jesus, The Salvation of Doctor Who, The Redemption of Scrooge, What Makes a Hero?, and The Gift of the Nutcracker. As we celebrate Christmas, we sit down to discuss The Redemption of Scrooge. Rawle asks the question, 'Is redemption possible for Ebenezer Scrooge?" Rawle believes so as he discovers the teachings of Jesus in the words of the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol. For more on Rawle’s books, head here.

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Both/And: Maximizing Hybrid Worship Experiences

In this episode of Louisiana NOW, Todd Rossnagel visits with Serena Eckert and Jason Moore about a new webinar being held Thursday, January 21st called “Both/And”. The webinar, hosted by Jason Moore, will focus on maximizing hybrid worship experiences for online and in-person audiences. The webinar will help all of us explore how to create interactive experiences for both audiences and do so in real-time.

There is no cost to attend the webinar, but registration is required — please head to www.la-umc.org/bothand