What’s a Playlist?
A Playlist is a set of activities exploring a topic. The activities might include reading an article or scripture, listening to a podcast or sermon, watching a video or movie clip. Each month we’ll post three Playlists designed for Children, Youth, and Adults. All of us will explore the same topic, but the Playlists will be designed for each age group. You can work your way through the Playlists at your own pace throughout the month.
Remember you can always share your thoughts in the comment section at the bottom of this page.
October Playlist
Teach
Tessa Faust, Director of Youth Ministry
10/1/26
Introduction
From reading the Bible we get to see God’s teachings to humanity lived out through the prophets. The book of Micah teaches us to pursue justice and mercy. That means standing up for what’s fair, showing kindness even when it’s hard, and staying grounded in our faith instead of getting caught up in pride or selfishness. Micah’s message is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago, especially when we see injustice, greed, or division all around us.
The book of Jonah teaches us to trust and to listen to God’s plans. Beyond being a fish story, Jonah’s story also shows that God doesn’t give up on us, even when we mess up. In the Gospels, we get to see Jesus travel around and spread the word of God. But he didn’t just teach the word, Jesus lived it by taking care of the sick and hungry. Jesus then equipped his disciples to go on after his death to continue his teachings. That’s the same call we have today to live out God’s teachings, serve others, and share God’s love in whatever way we can.
Watch
In this TEDx talk, Dr. Cedric L. Alexander tells a personal story about how one leap of faith put him on his trajectory today. Dr. Alexander is currently the Deputy Mayor of Rochester, NY. Dr. Alexander began his law enforcement career in 1977 and was a law enforcement officer in Florida for 15 years. His story talks about how he learned something in a place and from a person he would have never expected.
Read
In Superman (2025), Superman aka Clark Kent tries to reconcile his alien heritage with his human upbringing to discover who he is. In the movie we see Superman’s commitment to doing what’s right by protecting the vulnerable, and choosing compassion which mirrors the radical love Jesus taught and lived. This post from Hope Nation talks about some lessons the author learned from Superman (2025) that also aligns with their faith.
Activity
The Church Clap by KB Ft. Lecrae is a summer camp classic. At Camp Pinerock this past summer this song had all of the campers running to dance along. This video shows you how to do the church clap. Once you learn how to do it feel free to teach a friend.
September Playlist
Compassion
Tessa Faust, Director of Youth Ministry
9/1/26
Introduction
The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. The Lord is good to all, and his compassion is over all that he has made. All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your faithful shall bless you. – Psalm 145:8-10
Just as the Lord our God shows compassion throughout the Bible, so too are we called to show compassion to others. Compassion is being moved by the suffering of others and acts of compassion are actions taken on to alleviate the suffering of others. Jesus shows compassion in the New Testament when he healed the sick and fed the masses. Jesus gives us examples of compassion when he tells the parable of the Good Samaritan. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, a man is robbed and left for dead on the side of a dangerous road. Many people walk by the man and ignore his plight. Until a Samaritan man, a man of another religious group, comes up and helps him. This parable is told to answer the question “Who is my neighbor?” with the answer being the one who shows compassion.
Read
Gilbert teenager runs across a confused elderly woman with dementia in the Arizona heat. He gets her help and stays by her side until help arrives. His act of kindness and compassion potentially saved her life. Click the link below to read about his act of compassion.
Gilbert Teenager
Watch
Click the link below to watch a music video performance of Danny Gokey performing “Love God Love People”
Click the link below for a lyric video of the song “Jesus, Full of Compassion” by Caroline Cobb
Listen
Below you’ll find a link to NPR podcast episode that tells the story of Kellie Gillespie. She took a psychology class online and applied the concepts to her daily life. This experiment helped her rethink how she looks at empathy and compassion. Kellie tells a specific story of her talking with a man she passed by everyday and how it changed her life.
NPR Podcast–The Science of Compassion
Pray
Click the link below for a beautiful prayer of compassion from Trietsch United Methodist Church in Flower Mound, Texas.
Compassion Prayer
November Playlist
Connect
Tessa Faust, Director of Youth Ministry
11/1/26
