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Andy Talks
Join Andy Stoddard as he shares with us his daily reflection. Along with an occasional surprise.
Episodes
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Reflections with Andy - Daniel 4: 34-37 – Pride and Madness
In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar finally comes to his senses after being humbled by his own pride. He had become so convinced of his own power and greatness that he…
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Reflections with Andy - Daniel 4: 1-33 – All Good Things
In Daniel 4, Nebuchadnezzar has a dream warning him that his pride and confidence in his own power are leading him toward a great humbling. Daniel interprets…
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Reflections with Andy - Daniel 3: 19-30 – The Fiery Furnace
Today we finish the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace and focus on the fourth person who appears with them in the fire. Their story…
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Sunday Sermon - Shibboleth
We continue talking about the things that truly matter in our faith. We talk in this message about one of the essential things of our Wesleyan belief…
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Reflections with Andy - Daniel 3: 1-18 – The Golden Statue
Today we continue through Daniel with the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and their refusal to worship Nebuchadnezzar’s golden statue. Even when…
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Reflections with Andy - Daniel 2: 46-49 – Influence
In today’s reflection, we finish Daniel chapter 2 and look at how Daniel’s ability to interpret Nebuchadnezzar’s dream leads him into a position of influence…
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Reflections with Andy - Daniel 2: 24-45 – Not Surprised
Today we continue our journey through Daniel 2 as Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s troubling dream of the great statue. While there are plenty of details we…
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Reflections with Andy - Daniel 2: 1-23 - Dreams
In today’s reflection, we continue our journey through Daniel 2 and look at Daniel’s response to a crisis with prudence and discretion. Before we speak, are…
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Reflections with Andy - Daniel 1 – In Exile
As we begin the book of Daniel, we enter the story of a young Jewish man living in exile in Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar doesn't just take Daniel and the other…
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Sunday Sermon - Why Church?
In our message from August 23, 2026, we look at Hebrews 12: 1-4. We wrestle with the question: Why does church matter? Why is it important? With all the…
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Reflections with Andy - Psalm 140 – Sowing and Reaping
In this reflection, we continue looking at the difficult and often uncomfortable imprecatory Psalms with Psalm 140. David cries out to God for protection from…
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Reflections with Andy - Psalm 109 – Go Get ‘em!
What do we do with the parts of the Bible that make us uncomfortable? In this reflection on Psalm 109, we look at one of the imprecatory Psalms—an intense…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 16: 5-24 – The People of God
As we finish our journey through 1 Corinthians, we look at Paul's closing words and the many people he names at the end of his letter. Timothy, Apollos…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 16: 1-4 – Remember the Poor
Today we look at 1 Corinthians 16:1–4, where Paul reminds the church of one of the earliest and most essential marks of Christian life: remember the poor. Paul…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 35-58 - The Imperishable
What happens to us after the resurrection? In this reflection on 1 Corinthians 15, we explore Paul's attempt to describe the resurrection body and what it…
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Sunday Sermon - Let's Go!
In our message from August 16, 2026, Andy shares with us from Acts 8: 26-40. We see the Lord tell Phillip to go. And that is what he did, and so many things…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 12-36, Part Two - All Dead in Adam, All Live in Christ
Today, we take a closer look at 1 Corinthians 15 and Paul's powerful statement that "all die in Adam" but "all are made alive in Christ." What does that…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 12-36, Part One – The Resurrection
In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul makes a bold claim: if there is no resurrection from the dead, then the entire Christian faith falls apart. In today's reflection…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 15: 1-11 – First Importance
In 1 Corinthians 15, Paul reminds the church of what is truly "of first importance": Jesus Christ—his death for our sins, his burial, his resurrection, and his…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 14: 26-40 – Silent in Church?
What does Paul mean when he says that worship should be done "decently and in order"? In today's reflection, Andy finishes 1 Corinthians 14 by exploring Paul's…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 14: 1-25 – Where Does Speaking in Tongues Come From?
Why do some Christians speak in tongues while others don't? In today's reflection, Andy continues through 1 Corinthians 14 by exploring Paul's discussion of…
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Sunday Sermon - Jump
In our Sunday Sermon from August 9, 2026, I share from Deuteronomy 31: 1-8. We see God telling the people and Joshua to move forward, even in the uncertainty…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 13 – A More Excellent Way
We often hear 1 Corinthians 13 at weddings, but Paul wasn't writing about romance—he was addressing a divided church. In today's reflection, Andy explores the…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 12:11-31 – A Spleen for Jesus
What happens when we spend more time comparing ourselves to others than using the gifts God has given us? In today's reflection, Andy continues through 1…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 12: 1-11 – Gifts
What are spiritual gifts, and why does God give them? In today's reflection, Andy begins exploring 1 Corinthians 12, where Paul reminds us that every gift—from…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34 – The Lord’s Supper, Part Two
What really happens when we come to the Lord's Table? In today's reflection, Andy continues exploring 1 Corinthians 11 by looking at the meaning of Holy…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 11: 17-34 – The Lord’s Supper, Part One
What does Paul really mean when he warns about taking Communion "in an unworthy manner"? For many Christians, these verses have been associated with fear and…
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Sunday Sermon - Christmas in August
In our sermon from August 2, 2026, as we continue to talk about what it means to tell our story, we talk about Christmas in August. We read from John 1: 1-14…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 11: 2-16 – The Power of Context
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we explore one of the more challenging passages in 1 Corinthians as Paul discusses head coverings, worship, and…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 10: 23 – 11: 1- All Things for God’s Glory
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we explore 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1 and Paul's reminder that Christian freedom is always guided by love. While we…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 10: 1-22 – Temptation is a Lie
In today’s reflection on 1 Corinthians 10:1–22, we look at how Paul uses Israel’s story as a warning and an encouragement for us. He reminds us that all of…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 9: 15-27 – People Matter
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we conclude 1 Corinthians 9 as Paul declares that he has become "all things to all people" for the sake of the…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 9: 1-14 – Honor God’s Gift
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we begin exploring 1 Corinthians 9:1–14, where Paul defends his ministry and discusses the support of those who…
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Sunday Sermon - A Pile of Rocks
In my sermon from July 26, 2026, we continue looking at our story. Today, we look at Psalm 90, and we remember. Remember how God has forgiven us, how He has…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 8 – Food, Cards, and our Neighbors
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we explore 1 Corinthians 8 and Paul's teaching about food sacrificed to idols. While the specific issue may seem…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 7: 25-40 – The Throne of Our Heart
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we conclude 1 Corinthians 7:25–40 by exploring Paul's teaching on marriage, singleness, and keeping our priorities…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 7: 17 – 24 – Today
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we reflect on 1 Corinthians 7:17–24, where Paul encourages believers to be faithful in the circumstances where God…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 7: 1-16 – Who Do We Live For?
In today's episode of Reflections with Andy, we explore 1 Corinthians 7:1–16 and Paul's teaching on marriage, singleness, and Christian relationships. While…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 6: 12-20 – Not all Things are Beneficial
In today's Reflections with Andy, we explore 1 Corinthians 6:12–20, where Paul reminds us that not everything we can do is actually good for us. We talk about…
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Sunday Sermon - Why?
In my message from July 19, 2026, I share from Revelation 12:11. We see that our testimony plays a huge part in how evil is defeated. It is not always the…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 6: 1-11 – Generosity and Grace
In today's Reflection with Andy, we explore 1 Corinthians 6:1–11, where Paul challenges believers to handle conflict differently from the world around them…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 5 – Accountability
As we continue through 1 Corinthians, we come to one of Paul's most difficult chapters—a passage about church discipline, accountability, and protecting the…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 4: 14-21 – Talk, Action, and Correction
In this Wednesday reflection on 1 Corinthians 4:14–21, Paul's shift from sarcasm to direct fatherly warning crystallizes around one line: the kingdom of God…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 4: 1-13 – Fools for Christ
In our Tuesday reflection on 1 Corinthians 4:1–13, Paul's biting sarcasm — already you have become kings! — skewers the Corinthians' tendency to boast about…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 3 – A Firm Foundation
In today's Rooted in Christ reflection, we continue through 1 Corinthians 3, where Paul confronts the divisions within the Corinthian church and reminds…
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Sunday Sermon - All Our Story
In my message from July 12, 2026, we read from Genesis 50: 20 and Romans 8:28. I share my testimony about all that has happened in my life, and I remind us…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 2: 6-16 – The Mind of Christ
What does it mean to have "the mind of Christ"? In today's reflection, we conclude 1 Corinthians 2 by exploring the work of the Holy Spirit in shaping our…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 2: 1-5 – The Simple Gospel
In our reflection on 1 Corinthians 2:1–5, Paul's declaration — I resolved to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and him crucified — becomes a call to…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 1: 18-31 – Bragging on Jesus
Why does Paul call the message of the cross "foolishness"? In today's reflection, we explore why the Gospel challenged both Jews and Greeks in the first…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 1: 10-17 – Back to Jesus
In today's reflection, we begin to see the divisions that plagued the church in Corinth as believers argued over their favorite leaders instead of keeping…
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Reflections with Andy - 1 Corinthians 1: 1-9 – God is Faithful
In this episode, Andy begins a new journey through 1 Corinthians, introducing Paul's deeply personal letter to one of the most diverse—and divided—churches in…
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Sunday Sermon - This I Believe
In his first message at FUMC Starkville, Andy shares a little about what he believes and the foundations of his ministry. It's all about Jesus and His love!
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Reflections with Andy - John 17: 20-24 – Make Us One
In this final standalone reflection before beginning a new Bible study series, Andy reflects on Jesus' High Priestly Prayer in John 17:20–24, where Jesus prays…
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Reflections with Andy - Zephaniah 3: 14-18 – God’s Song
In today's reflection, we turn to Zephaniah 3:14–18 and one of the most beautiful images in all of Scripture: a God who rejoices over His people with singing…
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Reflections with Andy - Isaiah 43: 18-21 – Something New
Today we look at Isaiah 43:18–21, and are reminded that God is always at work doing "a new thing," even in seasons of uncertainty and transition. Spoken…
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Reflections with Andy - Lamentations 3: 21-25 – New Starts
Today, we start a new season of our Reflections as we reflect on Lamentations 3:21–25, We see that new beginnings are grounded in hope. Looking to the example…
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Sunday Sermon - The People and Jesus
In my final service at St. Matthew's, we read from Romans 16. We are reminded that our church is not any one person, but it's all of us together. But in the…
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Sunday Sermon - How Now Shall We Live?
In our Traditional message from May 31, Andy shares with us one of his many, many favorite passages of scripture. In this passage, we see what the worldview…
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Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 12 – The Duty of Everyone
In this final reflection on Ecclesiastes 12, the Teacher brings the entire book to its ultimate conclusion after wrestling with wisdom, pleasure, mortality…
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Reflections with Andy - Ecclesiastes 11 – We Are All Going to Die
In this reflection on Ecclesiastes 11, the Teacher continues offering wisdom sayings while wrestling with anxiety, uncertainty, and the temporary nature of…