Get Your Spirit in Shape - United Methodist Podcast

Joe (United Methodist Communications host), Crystal (United Methodist Communications host)
podcast@umcom.org (+1 verified host & producer email)

Booking Overview

A monthly United Methodist Communications show focused on spiritual growth practices—how faith communities, leaders, and authors help Christians “get and keep” their spirits in shape through everyday exercises and nutrition for the soul. For PR pros, it’s a reliable platform to reach church leaders and lay audiences with credible, lived-faith or published-expertise messages.

Metrics

Episodes: 204

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 25.6k subscribers

Instagram: 81.0k followers

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Host

Joe (United Methodist Communications host) - A host for the United Methodist Communications monthly podcast “Get Your Spirit in Shape.” In recent episodes, Joe leads discussions with faith leaders and authors about Christian spiritual develop...

Crystal (United Methodist Communications host) - A host for the United Methodist Communications monthly podcast “Get Your Spirit in Shape.” Crystal co-leads the show’s season/vision framing and guides conversations aimed at equipping everyday Chr...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
United Methodist leaders, ordained clergy, denominational professionals, authors/speakers with Christian/spiritual formation expertise, and recognized leaders in church connectional life or ministry practice.
Required Achievements:  
Authored books or articles on Christian spiritual formation or church life, Leadership roles in The United Methodist Church (local, conference, or connectional bodies), Public speaking or teaching in faith formation/pastoral care contexts, Recognized ministry impact (e.g., community-building or specialized ministries)

Recent Guest Discussions

Jennifer Rodia - Connectionalism And Living It Out Through Church Community And Faith Formation

Brad Sigmon (referenced) - N/a (referenced As The Person Rev. Taylor Ministered To)

Rev. Hillary Taylor - Death Row Ministry; Becoming A Spiritual Advisor And Friend To Someone Facing Execution; Pastoral/spiritual Care

Recent Topics

Christianity, Spirituality, Church, Faith, Discipleship, Leadership, Theology, Community, Service, Pastoral Care

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Get Your Spirit in Shape - United Methodist Podcast
:

Experiencing the fullness of God

May 04, 2026

What does it mean to be a connected church? In this episode, Joe talks with Jennifer Rodia about connectionalism and what it looks like to live it out in real life. Drawing on experiences from churches in New York to communities across Africa and beyond, they explore how connection shapes faith, community, and our understanding … Continue reading "Experiencing the fullness of God"

Living the Vision: An Introduction

April 07, 2026

Get Your Spirit in Shape is back for a new season. Join Crystal and Joe as they talk about what’s ahead and share about the Vision Statement of The United Methodist Church—how it helps us love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously in everyday life. Learn more: UMC.org/VisionResources for your church: ResourceUMC.org/Vision Watch The Recap: … Continue reading "Living the Vision: An Introduction"

More than the worst thing we’ve done, part 2

January 23, 2026

In the second of a two-part episode, we take a look inside the rarely seen world of death row ministry as Rev. Hillary Taylor shares how she became a spiritual advisor and friend to Brad Sigmon, who was executed in South Carolina in March 2025. Join us for a powerful conversation as we reflect on … Continue reading "More than the worst thing we’ve done, part 2"

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