Holy Roast Podcast
This podcast aims to encourage and equip the local church. It provides teachings and practical advice for believers and church leaders. The content focuses on spiritual growth and building a strong faith community. Each episode seeks to support Christians in their daily walk and ministry.
Episodes
S3E7 - Andrew Pomerville
In this episode of the Holy Roast Podcast, Rob sits down with Rev. Dr. Andrew Pomerville, President of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, for a thoughtful conversation on the future of theological education. The Rev. Dr. Andrew Pomerville brings to Louisville Seminary successful experience in both higher education and ecumenical parish ministry, defined by innovation, energy and joyful
S3E6 - John Randolph
In this month’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. John Randolph. John is the pastor of Genesis UMC and Crescent Hill UMC in Louisville, KY.
Rev. John Allen Randolph is a lifelong Louisville native and graduate of DuPont Manual High School and the University of Louisville, where he studied Justice Administration with a minor in Pan-African Studies. Licensed to preach in 2013 and ordained i
S3E5 - Jabe Largen
In this month’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Jabe Largen. Jabe is the Senior Pastor of Pinehurst United Methodist Church in Pinehurst, NC, where he has served since 2021. He is ordained in the United Methodist tradition as an Elder and a native of Pulaski, VA. Jabe is the author of the memoir "They Call Me Jabe" published near the end of 2025.
In this Episode, Jabe talks about tellin
S3E4 - Zach Lambert
In this month’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Zach Lambert. Zach is the Lead Pastor and co-founder of Restore. Born and raised in Austin, he holds a Bachelors of Science in Communication, a Masters of Theology, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry at Duke Divinity School. Zach is also the author of the book, Better Ways to Read the Bible, which is all about transforming the Bi
S3:E3 - Martha Christian
In this month’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Martha Christian, the Worship Minister at the Melrose Campus of Broadway United Methodist Church in Bowling Green, KY. Martha has been leading worship in various capacities in the local church since she was a young girl, noting it as an early way the church made room for her to lead as a youth. She describes herself as a singer/songwriter with
S3E2 - Tami Coleman
In this month’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Tami Coleman, the Chief Ministry Officer for the Kentucky Annual Conference. Over her 27 years in ministry, Tami has served in local churches in Georgia and Kentucky, on conference staff with Connectional Ministries, and now serves as the acting Assistant to the Bishop in this new position as our Chief Ministry Officer.
In this episode, Ta
S3E1 - Amy-Jill Levine
In this month’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, a scholar in New Testament and Jewish Studies known for her groundbreaking work in biblical studies.
Amy-Jill holds the Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professorship at Hartford International University and is Professor Emerita at Vanderbilt University. Amy-Jill Levine’s books include The Difficult Words of Jesus, En
Holy Roast - Live from Annual Conference
In this month’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Eliza Love. Eliza serves as the Director of the The Wesley at EKU and Associate Pastor at Richmond First UMC.
This was a Live Recording at the Kentucky Annual Conference! Thanks to The Creme Coffee House for hosting us and thanks for all those who came out to enjoy the night with us.
In this episode, Eliza talks about ministry with young p
S2E9 - Bishop David Graves
n this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Bishop David Graves. Bishop Graves serves as the Bishop for the Kentucky, Tennessee-Western Kentucky, and Central Appalachian Missionary Conferences.
It has been seven months since we sat down with Bishop Graves, so we thought it was a good time to check back in and see what he’s been up to!
In this episode, Bishop Graves talks about some of the
S2E8 - Matt Miofsky
In this month’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Matt Miofsky. Matt is the Lead Pastor of the Gathering United Methodist Church in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Since Matt founded The Gathering in 2006, it has grown into a thriving multi-site congregation with four locations scattered throughout St. Louis. With over 1500 in worship a weekend, The Gathering was recently named the 3rd fastest gro
S2E7 - Mizari Suarez
In this month’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Mizari Suárez and Rev. John Gallaher. Suárez is the Executive Director of Neighbors Immigration Clinic and Gallaher is the Pastor at Embrace UMC.
Suárez has a community-organizing background with deep connections to the immigrant rights movement on a local and national level. As a previously undocumented immigrant, Mizari knows firsthand the im
S2E6 - Dr. Praylow
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Dr. Perzavia Praylow.
The Reverend Dr. Perzavia Praylow, PhD is an ordained minister of Word and Sacrament ordained in The Presbyterian Church (USA). She is currently the Director of Black Church Studies and Assistant Professor of Practical Theology at Louisville Seminary where she teaches courses in Black Church Studies and Practical Theol
S2E5 - Jim Savage (Disaster Relief)
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Jim Savage. Jim is the Kentucky Conference and Eastern Kentucky Disaster Response Ministry Director.
In this episode, Jim talks about his role in disaster relief efforts, some of the biggest challenges of disaster relief, logistics of helping those in immediate need, how local churches can get involved in relief efforts, and how the connect
S2E4 - Dr. Marcia McFee (Creative worship planning)
In this week’s episode, Rob and sits down with Dr. Marcia McFee to talk about creative worship planning!
Dr. McFee is a professor, worship designer, author, preacher and ritual artist. Drawing on a first career in professional dance and musical theater and equipped with a Master's in Theology and a PhD in Liturgical Studies and Ethics, she understands the role of any worship artist in the church a
Holy Roast S2E3 - Amanda Henderson (on Christian nationalism)
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Dr. Amanda Henderson. Director of the Institute for Religion, Politics, and Culture at the Iliff School of Theology, where she leads research exploring the relationship between religion and politics.
She is the author of “[Holy Chaos, Creating Connections in Divisive Times](https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Chaos-Creating-Connections-Divisive/dp/
S2E3- Bishop David Graves
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Bishop David Graves. Bishop Graves serves as the Bishop for the Kentucky, Tennessee-Western Kentucky, and Central Appalachian Missionary Conferences.
Bishop David Graves’ passion is sharing Jesus, seeing the overlooked, joining God in transforming lives, and changing the world one person at a time. His study of leadership permeates all his work
S2E1 - Laura Hamrick
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Laura Hamrick. Laura serves as Clergy Engagement Coordinator for both the Clergy Health Initiative and the Religion and Social Change Lab.
A graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Wesley Theological Seminary, Laura is a second career pastor who worked in the field of group health insurance prior to entering seminary. An ordained elder in the Weste
Holy Roast Annual Conference Special
Welcome to our Holy Roast Annual Conference Special! This recording is our special bonus episode, Live from Annual Conference, where Rachel and Rob sat down with Rev. Caleb Wheat.
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Caleb Wheat. Caleb is the Pastor at Antioch UMC, a new church start in Northern Kentucky. In this episode, Caleb will talk about his call to church planting, the
Holy Roast Season Finale
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Tami Coleman and Rev. Dr. Jay Smith to talk about General Conference. Tami was our lead Clergy Delegate (and the Pastor at Hanson UMC) and Jay was a Clergy Alternate Delegate (and the District Superintendent of the Owensboro District.) In this episode, Tami and Jay will talk about their experience at General Conference. They will talk about
S1E11: Rachel Gilmore
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Rachel Gilmore. Rachel is the Director of New and Vital Faith in the Desert Southwest Conference of the UMC.
Rachel graduated magna cum laude from Duke Divinity School as a Distinguished Leader after serving for two years in the Peace Corps in Bulgaria. She is the author of Expanding the Expedition Reach with Missional Communities and a co
S1E10 - Will Willimon
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Bishop Will Willimon. The Reverend Dr. William H. Willimon **is Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at the Divinity School, Duke University. He served eight years as Bishop of the North Alabama Conference of The United Methodist Church. For twenty years prior to the episcopacy, he was Dean of the Chapel and Professor of Christian Min
S1E09 - Jean Hawxhurst
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Dr. Jean Hawxhurst. Rev. Dr. Jean G. Hawxhurst serves as an Ecumenical Staff Officer for the United Methodist Council of Bishops. Her responsibilities include general ecumenical engagement with organizations and groups, grants and scholarships, and leadership development. She has served in this ministry position since 2015. Dr. Hawxhurst
S1E08 - Kate Bowler
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Dr. Kate Bowler*.* Kate Bowler, Ph.D. is a 4x New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and professor at Duke University. She hosts the Everything Happens podcast where, in warm, insightful, often funny conversations, she talks with people like Malcolm Gladwell, Tig Notaro, and Archbishop Justin Welby about what they’ve lear
S1E07 - Leigh Ann Maynard
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Rev. Leigh Ann Maynard. Rev. Leigh Ann is the Associate Pastor for Bridge Ministries at Christ Church United Methodist in Louisville, KY.
In this episode, Leigh Ann will reflect with Rachel and Rob on what it means to be a woman in ministry. Leigh Ann will discuss her call to ministry, ridiculous things said to female clergy, unique gifts that f
Holy Roast Podcast S1E06 -Jemar Tisby
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Dr. Jemar Tisby. Jemar Tisby (BA, University of Notre Dame; MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary) is the New York Times bestselling author of “The Color of Compromise” and the award-winning “How to Fight Racism.” He is a historian who studies race, religion, and social movements, and serves as a professor at Simmons College of Kentucky, a histori
Tess Welch (S1E5)
In this episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Tess Welch. Tess is a WKU grad and a current 2nd year Master of Divinity student at Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a certified candidate in the Kentucky Annual Conference and plans to pursue ordination as an elder. In this episode, Tess talks about what she is learning in seminary, how her theological perspective has deepened, w
Ryan Dunn (S1E4)
In this episode, Rob and Rachel sit down with Ryan Dunn, Minister of Online Engagement for ReThink Church and host of the Compass Podcast. In this episode, the trio talks through what it’s like to pastor in a digital first age, some tips for creating healthy online boundaries for pastors, tips for calculating engagement on social media, and more. This episode can be helpful for any pastor, church
Matt Kimmons (S1E3)
In this week’s episode, Rob and Rachel have a conversation with Rev. Dr. Matthew Kimmons about calling and emotional intelligence. Rev. Dr. Kimmons talks through the biggest surprises of working at the Children’s Home, the changing role of leadership, creating healthy boundaries within congregations, leading through crisis and stability, the evolving call of clergy, and more. Rev. Dr. Matthew Kimm
Dr. Amy Oden (S1E2)
This week we sit down with Dr. Amy Oden to have a conversation about life and spirituality.
https://www.amyoden.com/
Are you a UMC clergy in the Heartland or Bluegrass Districts? Dr. Amy Oden will be leading a Clergy Retreat in April at Camp Loucon for the Heartland and Bluegrass Districts! The retreat is open to the first 35 clergy in the Heartland and Bluegrass District, so register today! Cli
Holy Roast Episode 1 (The Pilot Episode)
This is the pilot episode of our new podcast. Our mission is to encourage and equip the church - give it a listen and let us know what you think!
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