About

There’s no denying the fact that there are issues we fail to tackle in the church. While there are issues we refuse to address, there are others we simply don’t see. As a young pastor, I’m most concerned about how this reality will impact the trajectory of the universal church. Some would contend that the church is out of touch and that we’re losing our influence in the world, as a result. It’s time to turn the tide. 

Waking Up Church Podcast will explore dynamics within our churches and communities that have gone unnoticed; dynamics that must be seen and addressed for the sake of our future. Waking Up Church is a podcast for church leaders and parishioners who are ready to have honest conversations about issues that have become invisible detriments to our mission and vitality.


Erin Elizabeth Beasley, the producer of Waking Up Church, is an ordained elder of the United Methodist Church and serves as a pastor in Germantown, TN. She has served as a full-time pastor for 6 years but has served in various ministry settings for 9 years. Liz is a proud graduate of Millsaps College (2010) where she obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy degree, with a minor in Music. She received her Master of Divinity degree from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology (2014) and received her Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in May (2020).