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Part 7 of 7. Join the 167 podcast this summer as hosts Cori Broddle and David Vogel welcome our Administrative Pastor Aaron Varner to a series of seven conversations about Central Community Church's values: community, excellence, nurturing, truth, reconciliation, authenticity, and leadership.

Part 6 of 7. Join the 167 podcast this summer as hosts Cori Broddle and David Vogel welcome our Administrative Pastor Aaron Varner to a series of seven conversations about Central Community Church's values: community, excellence, nurturing, truth, reconciliation, authenticity, and leadership.

Part 5 of 7. Join the 167 podcast this summer as hosts Cori Broddle and David Vogel welcome our Administrative Pastor Aaron Varner to a series of seven conversations about Central Community Church's values: community, excellence, nurturing, truth, reconciliation, authenticity, and leadership.

Part 4 of 7. Join the 167 podcast this summer as hosts Cori Broddle and David Vogel welcome our Administrative Pastor Aaron Varner to a series of seven conversations about Central Community Church's values: community, excellence, nurturing, truth, reconciliation, authenticity, and leadership.

Part 3 of 7. Join the 167 podcast this summer as hosts Cori Broddle and David Vogel welcome our Administrative Pastor Aaron Varner to a series of seven conversations about Central Community Church's values: community, excellence, nurturing, truth, reconciliation, authenticity, and leadership.

Part 2 of 7. Join the 167 podcast this summer as hosts Cori Broddle and David Vogel welcome our Administrative Pastor Aaron Varner to a series of seven conversations about Central Community Church's values: community, excellence, nurturing, truth, reconciliation, authenticity, and leadership.

Part 1 of 7. Join the 167 podcast this summer as hosts Cori Broddle and David Vogel welcome our Administrative Pastor Aaron Varner to a series of seven conversations about Central Community Church's values: community, excellence, nurturing, truth, reconciliation, authenticity, and leadership.

We wrap up the second season of the podcast looking back at some of our favorite moments, and even one that hasn't been seen yet. Plus, get a sneak peak at a special summer mini-season coming soon.

This week we're going behind the scenes of Central with our Director of Facilities, John Wright. For John, keeping the church grounds and facility in good shape is more than just maintenance, it's a ministry that supports every other ministry at Central!

Serving in the Church is the responsibility of every person who belongs to a body of believers, and each is equipped by the Spirit with unique abilities and talents. Serve Central Director Miranda Jones stops by the 167 podcast studio to share about her own experience in volunteering and how each person's God-given calling is vital to Central's mission to know Christ and make Him known.

To a child, battling a life-threatening illness probably feels like the complete opposite of the superheroes they watch in today's blockbuster films. But a ministry here in Wichita sees the exact opposite. Brianna Baskerville, founder of Wichita's Littlest Heroes, stops by to talk about this unique organization that is helping these brave children not only feel like they can soar, but maybe even leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Central Community member Mark Larkin recently learned that for many Wichita families on the brink of losing their children into state custody, simply having a real bed for the kids—frame, box spring, and mattress—is the last requirement they must meet to remain together. Now, Mark is leading a large group of Central volunteers who are teaming up with our local ministry partner Care Portal to make sure local kids have the beds they need to stay at home.

Our last series, "Genesis: Back to the Beginning," sparked dozens of questions about Creation, the Fall, the Flood, and more that we weren't able to cover Sunday mornings. In this special two-part episode of 167, Pastor Bob stops by to answer some of those top questions. When did the devil get kicked out of heaven? Is there evidence of a worldwide flood? And did Adam have a belly button? Some of the answers may surprise you!

Our last series, "Genesis: Back to the Beginning," sparked dozens of questions about Creation, the Fall, the Flood, and more that we weren't able to cover Sunday mornings. In this special two-part episode of 167, Pastor Bob stops by to answer some of those top questions. When did the devil get kicked out of heaven? Is there evidence of a worldwide flood? And did Adam have a belly button? Some of the answers may surprise you!

We had an incredible time of worship and fellowship this last weekend as we celebrated Easter. In this week's episode of 167, we pause to revisit Pastor Bob Beckler's sermon. We hope you'll take a moment to listen to it again, and share it with a friend.

In your faith life, have you ever paused to consider the difference between believing in Jesus and following Jesus? Central's Executive Director Justin Mohr visits the 167 podcast to share a bit of his journey, and how his perspective has changed on what it means to fully follow Jesus.

The future of KiDcentral is looking bright and exciting here at Central Community Church. This week, Kids Ministry Director Jeff Fulton stops by 167 to talk about what's going on in the children's wing these days, and what's to come.

One year ago, it seemed the entire world stopped as cities and states shut down to "flatten the curve." With the COVID-19 pandemic now entering its second year—and seemingly slowing down—hosts Cori Broddle and David Vogel reflect on God's faithfulness over the last year of uncertainty, and look forward at what the future holds at Central Community Church

Finances are maybe not the first things that come to mind when thinking about a lifestyle of following Christ, but the Bible (and Jesus) makes it very clear that what we do with the resources we've been entrusted with is as important as any other act of worship. Central's Director of Finance Rod Opliger stops by 167 to share some biblical truths and practical tips for being good stewards of God's gifts.

Over the last few years, Cara Rapp and her family have hosted hundreds of foster children from Sedgwick County. In this podcast, she shares about the call God put on her and her husband's heart to be a safe place for these children, and how others can rally around foster families to encourage and support them.

Victory in the Valley began in the early 1980s as a simple way to support and encourage cancer patients and families. Now, it's providing resources and HOPE to hundreds of patients, providing emotional and spiritual support and practical services to improve the quality of each person's life. Co-founder and executive directory Diana Thomi stops by 167 to share more.

To kick off the second season of 167, Pastor Aaron Varner returns to the podcast to talk about Lent, which starts today. Lent is the six weeks before Easter, and many people traditionally give something up during this time. But, Pastor Aaron says, it's what you replace that thing with that's important.

What happens when the kids grow up and leave home? It's an event that's not on most parents' minds because it seems so far way. Yet, when it arrives, a lot of other changes come with it. Central's Online Community Coordinator stops by to talk about her own experience with being an "empty nester," and how she and her husband have used the extra time and quiet to reconnect.

Congregational Care Pastor John Carney has spent a lifetime in the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana) movement, and stops by the 167 studio to share a short history lesson about Central Community Church and its affiliation with the movement. Grab your college-ruled notebook... You might learn a thing or two!

Mary K. Vaughn is a familiar face at Central Community Church, and hosts the new care group that's part of Central's employment ministry. In this episode, Mary K. shares from her own story of unemployment, and offers a word of encouragement and hope to those who are experiencing it now.

When you've directed as many Christmas productions as Pastor George Skramstad has, you have a few stories to tell. This favorite guest of 167 stops by again to share in a little nostalgia and a few laughs, and reminds us of Who it is we celebrate this time of year.

Chelley Graves is not only a familiar face in the Central Community Church orchestra, she's also first chair violinist in the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, has played all over the world (including Carnegie Hall!), and mentors dozens of young musicians each year. Though the pandemic has pushed "pause" on most of her performance gigs, she's still using her gifts to inspire others and glorify God. In this podcast, Chelley shares from her heart... And from her violin.

With everything there is to do for the holidays, stress and anxiety can spike around this time of year. Adding a pandemic on top of that doesn't help. In this week's episode, Robyn Haxton, counselor at Family Life Counseling Center, tells us about some tools and techniques anyone can practice to lower anxiety and make it through stressful times in one piece!

Christmas is almost here, so for this week's episode we take a break from our more serious conversations to talk about Christmas music. 167 hosts Cori Broddle and David Vogel discuss some of their favorite holiday music, and to say David has a lot to say on the subject would be an understatement!

As we celebrate the season of Thanksgiving, our minds turn to the things we're grateful for. Yet, that seems a little difficult after this year of disappointment, heartache, and uncertainty that we've all experienced to some degree. Pastor Cheri Clark joins us in this episode to share a little of her story, and how she found true gratitude through Jesus in it all.

We know how important it is to take care of our physical and mental health, but sometimes we overlook our spiritual health. Coming to church once a week isn't enough; taking care of our souls is a day-by-day, minute-by-minute task of eternal importance. This week, Pastor Aaron Varner joins the 167 podcast to talk about how we can care for our souls.

Human trafficking is one of organized crime’s most profitable and fastest growing endeavors, and it is happening right here in Wichita. In this week's podcast, Cathy Turner and John Oelze from Hope Ranch for Women share with us how they are serving and rehabilitating women and families victimized by sexual exploitation, and what we can do to help. (This is the second of a two episode set. Guest host Pastor Aaron Varner.)

Human trafficking is one of organized crime’s most profitable and fastest growing endeavors, and it is happening right here in Wichita. In this week's podcast, Cathy Turner and John Oelze from Hope Ranch for Women share with us how they are serving and rehabilitating women and families victimized by sexual exploitation, and what we can do to help. (This is the first of a two episode set. Guest host Pastor Aaron Varner.)

The holidays are coming. With so much busyness, age-old traditions, and a checklist a million miles long, how do families keep relationships and faith at the forefront of it all? Children’s Ministry Director Jeff Fulton stops by for this incredibly fun episode that covers everything from how to maximize community while trick-or-treating to keeping Christ at the center of Christmas.

Serial Instagram and Facebook vlogger Nicole Varner knows that perception is everything on social media. But maybe not in the way you’re thinking. When the average person spends more than two hours on social media every day, how do we use that time to be authentic, an encouragement, and to share Christ’s love? In this episode, Nicole shares her perspective on how to do social ministry while we’re on social media.

You’ve probably heard the phrase “social distancing” a billion times over the last few months. It seems like it’s getting harder and harder to find a real sense of community in our complicated, digitalized world. In this podcast, Lori Beckler shares her thoughts and some biblical perspectives on the importance of really connecting with people in a meaningful, fulfilling way.

A lot of us think of worship as the 15 minutes of music before the sermon on a Sunday morning. But it is so much more than that! Pastor George Skramstad stops by this week to talk about that, and shares some great stories from his life about the importance of worship and how we can prepare our hearts for it.

Blake Ellis is a familiar face (with familiar hair) around Central. He films and edits videos, works tech, and helps lead worship. Blake is also a talented songwriter and performer, who has recently started recording and releasing his own music. In this podcast, he talks about his philosophy of using the talents God has given him, takes us behind the scenes of music production, and even performs his new single!

Before working in children's ministry at Central Community Church, Elizabeth Russell spent 15 years in the classroom of Wichita public education. Still in the early weeks of this unusual school year, Elizabeth shares about the challenges teachers are facing in this season of uncertainty, and how we can rally around our kids' educators to encourage and equip them.