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It is our desire to provide thought provoking conversations for leaders and the church, with some of the greatest voices in the church today. We want to reach you with the topics that are relevant and important to the time we live in. Pew Nation is a movement to redefine and rediscover what we believe and why we believe it, by providing open and honest conversations that will help change your outlook and hopefully your life! Please visit to support the show:https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast and show us how much you appreciate the content.

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  • Jan 6, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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Victor Marx

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 63:46


Victor Marx is a high risk humanitarian with successful missions to Iraq, Syria, North Africa and Southeast Asia – many times in non-permissive and high threat environments, helping orphans and widows.Severely abused and tortured as a child, by the time he graduated from high school, his lifestyle was filled with drugs, fights and theft. The discipline of military life and faith in God helped him recover from his traumatic childhood and empowers him to help others. Today, Victor focuses his attention to the plights of those affected by ISIS, troubled juvenile offenders, and supporting military personnel from all branches including the special operations community.Victor challenges his audiences to maintain and build spiritual health. He believes in the importance of the faith community in the military and mixes humor with raw reality stories of survival and redemption to encourage a resilient lifestyle.A husband of 30 years, a father to five and a proud grandfather, Victor has learned and teaches his approach to build successful relationships while excelling professionally.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Karl Vaters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 66:01


Karl Vaters is the teaching pastor at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, a healthy small church in Orange County, California, where he has ministered for 28 years with his wife, Shelley. They have three kids and two grandkids.Karl has written four books on effective leadership from a small church perspective. He also speaks and writes about Helping Small Churches Thrive on his website at KarlVaters.com and as a guest on many podcasts, websites and magazines.His heart is to help pastors of small churches (up to 90 percent of us) find the resources to lead well, and to capitalize on the unique advantages that come with pastoring a small church – something virtually every pastor will spend at least some of their ministry years doing. He also believes that big and small churches can and should work together more often – to the benefit and blessing of everyone.Karl has created S.P.A.R.K. Online (Small-Church Pastors Adapt & Recover Kit), which is updated regularly with new resources to help small churches deal with issues related to the COVID-19 crisis and aftermath.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Pastor Joe Dobbins

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 58:46


WE ARE BACK!!! We are so sorry that it has taken so long for us to be able to drop a new episode. On June 11th, Josh had the incredible opportunity to interview Pastor Joe Dobbins, Lead Pastor of Twin Rivers Worship Center in St. Louis Missouri. We are sure that you will be blessed by this talk. Stay tuned, more episodes are coming up very soon!!! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Episode 20: Kim Walker-Smith speaks on overcoming depression, being a mom in ministry, finding her voice, her new Album, "Wild Heart" and much more!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 50:35


I was honored to speak to Kim Walker-Smith on her new album "Wild Heart". We also talk about her overcoming depression, being a mom in ministry, her book Brave surrender and much more!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

An Update on Pew Nation and a best of episode of Casey Doss

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 49:41


Today i update listeners on Pew Nation and also drop one of our most requested episodes with Casey Doss (originally episode 4)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Interview w/ Pastor Myles Rutherford

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 43:44


Today Josh interviews Pastor Myles Rutherford from worship with wonders church in Atlanta, GA. You can find him at www.worshipwithwonders.orgThey discuss Race, Pentecost and much more, enjoy!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Racism, Race and the Church our interview with Machal Brewington

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 32:16


Today we interview Machal Brewington. Machal has spent years in ministry with Eddie James Ministries and Omega Center International. We have a candid conversation about race, race relations and the church. Machal brings amazing insight in what is going on today and lets us have insight on being an African American woman in ministry in the south. Today's music "High and Dry" (lament) is by Rob Alley. You can find Rob's music and much more at www.robandcrystal.com and anywhere music is sold. If you would like to support Pew Nation please go like, comment and rate us on your podcast provider and also you can support financially at www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Reflection on the issues going on in the world and an interview w/Brady Shearer from Pro Church Tools

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 53:36


Brandon reflects and speaks on Black Lives Matter and our interview with Brady Shearer from Pro Church Tools www.prochurchtools.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Episode 15 Interview w/ Jesus Culture worship leader Chris McClarney

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 51:58


Today we speak with Chris McClarney about his life and background, songwriting, worship leading, humor and Chris and Jasmine McClarney's ministry the Laundry Stop that helps the homeless in Nashville, Tn. To support The Laundry Stop please go to https://www.thelaundrystop.org/donateSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Interview w/Bishop Tony Miller about Identity, The Kingdom and much more!

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 58:26


Brandon and Josh interview Bishop Tony Miller about the kingdom, finding identity in Christ and so much more. This was truly a life changing interview with this modern day apostle. You can find Bishop at https://www.tonymiller.tv/ Music "I am free (the horse and its rider)" provided by Rob and Crystal Alley. You can find their music on robandcrystal.com or wherever music is sold.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Interview w/ Bishop Tim Hill the General Overseer of the Church of God about revival, race, mental health, bridging the generational gap and more

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 52:52


Brandon and Josh talk to Bishop Tim Hill the General Overseer of the Church of God in Cleveland, Tn about Revival, Pentecost, an authentic conversation on race and racism, Mental Health and Burn out of leaders and bridging the generational gap in the church today. You can find him at www.bishoptimhill.com or at www.churchofgod.orgSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Episode 12 Interview w/ Pastor Margie Nix from The Lift Church in Sevierville, TN

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 37:40


Josh and Brandon talk with Pastor Margie about life as a Pastor's wife, finding your identity, overcoming depression and much more in this great interview. You can find Margie at www.theliftchurch.tv or www.margienix.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Episode 11 Interview w/Rick Burgess from the Rick and Bubba Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 64:28


Today we talk to Rick Burgess from the Rick and Bubba Show about his life in Radio, finding God's grace during the midst of tragedy and his website www.themanchurch.com helping men's ministries across the world. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Episode 10 Interview w/Chris Burns about the Bourbon Street Revival and his new album Jesus In a Bar

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 63:51


Today we talk with singer, songwriter, worship leader and revivalist Chris Burns about the Bourbon Street Revival in New Orleans, La and his new album "Jesus in a Bar" available now on Apple/Spotify/Amazon etc. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Interview w/Banning Liebscher Founder of Jesus Culture, Pastor at JC Sacramento

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 56:36


In this episode we interview Banning Liebscher, pastor and founder of Jesus Culture. Banning is a voice for revival for the nations. He started Jesus culture as a youth conference for Bethel, Church in Redding, California. Jesus Culture has become a culture changing movement with world renowned worship led by Kim Walker-Smith, Chris Quilala, Bryan and Katie Torwalt and more. Banning also has a podcast and the Jesus Culture Podcast Network. His new book "The Three Mile Walk" will be available everywhere June 2, 2020. www.jesusculture.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Interview w/ Dr. Michael Brown about his new book, Covid-19,prophetic oversight and the 25th anniversary of The Brownsville Revival

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 25:55


Today we speak to Dr. Michael Brown from The Line of Fire radio show, Fire school of ministry and www.askdrbrown.org about The Covid-19 crisis, having prophetic oversight, the 25th anniversary of The Brownsville Revival and his new book "When the world stops: Words of Hope, Faith and Wisdom in the midst of crisis.To support the podcast please go to www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Episode 7 Interview w/Pastor Bill Isaacs on leadership during crisis, pastoral mental health, overcoming depression and grief

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 68:10


Josh and Brandon Speak with Pastor Bill Isaacs of Lake Erie Church of God and Forward Leadership about leading during crisis, pastoral mental health, overcoming depression and grief. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Episode 6 Interview w/Pastor Jason Daughdrill of Gateway Church (Shelbyville,Tn)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 48:42


We interview Pastor Jason Daughdrill and speak of the history of Gateway Church and how to encourage growth, an atmosphere of worship, where do we see the church coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic and much more. You can find Jason at gatewayshelbyville.com, music provided by Corey Voss and Madison Street Worship/Integrity Music from their new album Heaven Come Closer Live, you can find them at madisonstreetworship.com To support the podcast please go to www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcastSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Pastor Casey Doss Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 47:03


Interview with Pastor Casey Doss from Hope Unlimited Church in Knoxville, TN. We discuss End Times philosophy, Prophetic Oversight, Sermon Prep and much more. You can find Casey at www.caseydoss.com or www.hopeunlimited.church To support the podcast please go to www.patreon.com/pewnationSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Interview w/Pastor Michael Booker on faith during troubled times

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 53:51


Josh and Brandon speak with Pastor Michael Booker of Covenant Fellowship Church in Bristol, VA about the Rodney Howard Browne situation, Having faith during troubled times, and how to pray in times like this. To support the podcast please go to www.patreon.com/pewnationSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Episode 3: Interview w/Rob Alley

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 55:15


Josh and Brandon interview singer, songwriter, worship leader and podcaster Rob Alley about excellence in worship, new service ideas, music theory, ableton and more. You can find more about rob at robandcrystal.com and follow The Great Song Podcast with new episodes every Wednesday. Support Pew Nation at https://www.patreon.com/pewnationSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Virtual week 1 aftermath (the short sleeve shirt episode)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 38:14


Josh and Brandon review week one of the Church virtual experience.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

Covid-19 and the Local Church

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 49:00


Josh and Brandon discuss Covid 19 and the local church ramifications. You can find us at www.pewnation.com, to support the podcast please go to www.patreon.com/pewnation Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/pewnationpodcast)

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