A Word from Pastor Joe
Listen each week as Rev. Dr. Joe Stobaugh brings you a thoughtful, engaging, and sometimes humorous look at life through the lens of faith. Whether he's reflecting on a recent trip, diving into current events, sharing a behind-the-scenes peek at worship and music, or exploring what it means to live in community—there’s always something to make you think, smile, or feel inspired.
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Episodes
Feb 27, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
7 min
Listen to Dr. Joe Stobaugh, Senior Pastor at University Park UMC, in Dallas, TX.
Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
4 min
Listen to Dr. Joe Stobaugh, Senior Pastor at University Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, weekly column "The Way."
Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
8 min
Listen to Dr. Joe Stobaugh, Senior Pastor at University Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, weekly column "Lessons from and Al-State Musician."
Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
2 min
Listen to Dr. Joe Stobaugh, Senior Pastor at University Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, weekly column "Retreat"
Feb 2, 2026
Feb 2, 2026
9 min
Listen to Dr. Joe Stobaugh, Senior Pastor at University Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, weekly column "Vows."
Dec 4, 2025
Dec 4, 2025
4 min
Listen to Dr. Joe Stobaugh, Senior Pastor at University Park United Methodist Church, in Dallas, Texas, weekly column "The Ladder."
Dec 1, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
4 min
Dr. Joe Stobaugh offers a Thanksgiving Prayer and his gratitude for our shared ministry.
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
3 min
Serving our community is at the heart of who we are at UPUMC. In this message, Dr. Joe Stobaugh shares his deep gratitude for our incredible volunteers and everyone who contributed to the recent pop-up food drive supporting Christ’s Foundry.
Nov 16, 2025
Nov 16, 2025
3 min
Listen as Dr. Joe Stobaugh shares his thoughts on the 86th birthday celebration of University Park United Methodist Church.
Oct 30, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
6 min
Listen as Dr. Joe Stobaugh shares his thoughts on the loss of a loved one and how we can remember them, including All Saints Sunday, which is November 3, 2025.