A podcast featuring news, opportunities and witness of the ministries of the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. Listen for stories and updates of what's happening in the Louisiana Conference.

Louisiana Now
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A podcast featuring news, opportunities and witness of the ministries of the Louisiana Conference of the United Methodist Church. Listen for stories and updates of what's happening in the Louisiana Conference.
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Recent Episodes

June 3, 2026
Between Church and World: The Ministry of a Deacon
<p>As we head into the week of Annual Conference, we will be ordaining two deacons at the Celebration of Ministry Service. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Order of Deacons. In this episode of Louisiana NOW, Todd Rossnagel visits with both of this year's ordinands, Rev. Katrena King and Rev. Maddie Russo. <br /> <br /> Together, they explore the role of a deacon and the <span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> calling that lives at the intersection of church and world. Both reflect on their journeys of discernment, the unique role of deacons in ministry, and the ways they connect congregations with the needs of their communities. </span></p>

June 1, 2026
The Work Is Not Finished: A Conversation with Rev. Stephanie York Arnold
<p>Seventy years ago, twelve words in The Methodist Church's Book of Discipline changed everything: "Women are included in all provisions of the discipline referring to the ministry."</p> <p>In our final episode of our special series, Rev. Ali Young sits down with Rev. Stephanie York Arnold, General Secretary of the General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW), to reflect on the 70th anniversary of women's ordination in The United Methodist Church.</p> <p>Together, they explore the history behind those twelve words, the women who helped open doors for future generations, and the work that still remains. </p>

May 11, 2026
Faith, Persistence, Trust
<p>We continue our special series on the 70th anniversary of the ordination of women in the United Methodist Church. Rev. Ali Young is sharing stories of call, leadership, and faith from across the Louisiana Conference. In this episode, we hear from our provisional elders, all of whom are women. Rev. Neva Joseph, Rev. Amy Castro, and Rev. Tricia Wilkinson join the show. </p>
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