To Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble

Be Encouraged with Bishop Julius C. Trimble

Hi this is Bishop Julius C Trimble.

I have a mission “to encourage all people with the love of Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential” - in short, to be encouraged.

I get encouraged when I hear stories of good news. It could be a gospel story like Jesus encouraging Zacchaeus about ...

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Feb. 6, 2026

Where Do We Go From Here Lessons on Justice and Hope in 2026

On this moving episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, hosts Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble come together with raw honesty to mark Black History Month, tackling its significance as a lens to interpret and ...
Feb. 1, 2026

Salt Melts ICE: Faith, Justice, and Encouragement in a Time of Chaos

Show Notes: To Be and Do Hosts: Bishop Julius C. Trimble In this moving and timely episode of “To Be and Do,” Dr Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble tackle the chaos and injustice facing our society at the dawn of a new ...
Dec. 19, 2025

Pathways to Peace: Overcoming Holiday Stress and Commercialism with Bishop Julius C. Trimble

In this heartfelt holiday episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller joins Bishop Julius C. Trimble to talk about reclaiming the true spirit of Christmas in a world saturated with commercialization and stre...
Dec. 9, 2025

Addressing Loneliness and Finding Belonging During the Advent and Christmas Season

Finding Hope in the Holidays: How Advent Counters Loneliness – The holiday season is often painted as a time of unending joy, full of family gatherings, celebrations, and traditions. Yet, for many, Advent and Christmas can al...
Nov. 17, 2025

Worry Less, Pray More: Encouragement Through Jesus’ Questions

To Be Encouraged Podcast Show Notes In this heartfelt episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble dive deep into the struggles that so many face around worry and anxiety—especial...
Nov. 3, 2025

Don’t Ask Me to Preach If I Can’t Speak Truth, Justice, and Inclusion

Show Notes: “Don’t Ask Me To Preach If…” | Episode 139 of To Be Encouraged Podcast In a passionate and timely episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller sits down with Bishop Julius C. Trimble to unpac...

Recent Blog Posts

Feb. 6, 2026

Reflecting on Chaos or Community: Black History Month, Faith, and Soc…

  The latest episode of the "To Be Encouraged" podcast, hosted by Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble , offers a powerful and timely conversation centered on Black History Month and its relevance to the current social and polit…

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Feb. 6, 2026

Kindness All Day Long—Voices of Justice and Encouragement in Turbulen…

Blog Post:  In the latest episode of the To Be Encouraged podcast, co-hosts Dr Brad Miller and Bishop Julius C. Trimble dive straight into the most pressing and painful issues facing our communities today. Against a backdrop of civil unre…

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Dec. 19, 2025

Finding the True Joy of Christmas: Highlights from “To Be Encouraged”…

  In this heartwarming episode of the “To Be Encouraged” podcast, host Rev. Dr. Brad Miller and guest Bishop Julius C. Trimble (yes, you’re seeing double—the same leader in two roles!) explore what it really means to…

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