Podcasts about pastoral resident

In looking at the life of Caleb, we find that one of the keys to an abundant life is seeing today's giants through the lens of yesterday's faithfulness. Pastoral Resident, Gabriel Jorden This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 21, 2026

In looking at the life of Caleb, we find that one of the keys to an abundant life is seeing today's giants through the lens of yesterday's faithfulness. Pastoral Resident, Gabriel Jorden This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on June 21, 2026

This week, our Pastoral Resident, Elijah Elmer, unpacks the narrative of Abram's victorious rescue of Lot in Genesis 14. Not only do we see Abram as a type of Christ's victory in rescuing sinners, but we are introduced to the righteous king-priest Melchizedek, who points to Christ as well. How does Abram's faith in God's promises teach us to rely on the Lord? How does the significance of Melchizedek carry forward throughout scripture and resonate the grace of Jesus?

Join us as Pastoral Resident and Worship Leader, Cory Wester, preaches in our Hosea series.

Join us as Pastoral Resident, Cory Wester, continues in our series.

In our Pastoral Resident, Amelia Hamiter's sermon this past Sunday, we sit with Luke 10:25–42 — holding together the story of the Good Samaritan and the tension-filled moment between Martha and Mary. Two familiar passages. One shared thread: compassion.Through the parable of the Samaritan, Jesus expands our definition of neighbor and redefines mercy as costly, embodied action. Through Martha's overwhelm, we see what happens when service untethered from presence begins to drain us. Together, these stories invite us to wrestle with a hard question: How do we remain compassionate without burning out?We explore compassion fatigue, the limits of our capacity, and the difference between urgency and intentional love. What if the invitation isn't to do more, but to root our service in a different posture? What if mercy flows best from a place of grounded presence rather than anxious striving?Whether you feel like the Samaritan on the road, Martha in the kitchen, or the weary traveler in need of care, this conversation makes space for honest reflection about loving well — and sustainably.

In this week's message, our Pastoral Resident, Amelia Hamiter, explores with us what it means to find hope in the shadow of empire. Scripture reminds us that while dominant powers insist on telling us who matters, what's required, and which stories are “real,” God disrupts that narrative in the most unexpected way—not through palaces or positions of authority, but through a voice crying out in the wilderness.

This message was preached by Richard Johnson, Pastoral Resident at Coram Deo Bible Church, on September 4th, 2025, at College Night. The message came from Isaiah 9:1-7 and was titled “Gloom to Glory".

Join us as our Worship Leader and Pastoral Resident, Cory Wester, preaches from Psalm 95.

This message was preached by Richard Johnson, Pastoral Resident at Coram Deo Bible Church, on July 17th, 2025, at College Night. The message came from Romans 5:1-11 and was titled “ Peace with God: Realize and Rejoice."

Summer Psalms is a 7-week prayer gathering. This week, Pastoral Resident gives a short homily on Psalm 13.

Join us as our Pastoral Resident and Worship Leader, Cory Wester, preaches from 1 John 4:1-6.

This message was preached by Richard Johnson, Pastoral Resident at Coram Deo Bible Church, on May 8, 2025, at College Night. The message came from James 5:13-18 and was titled “Believe and Heed."

Pastoral Resident, Jordan Sanberg, speaks on bearing burdens through Galatians 6.

Welcome to our Season 4 of Between the Pew. This season will focus on Black love & ministry where we will explore the experiences of five couples as they manage marriage and life in ministry. We will explore the highs, the lows, the pitfalls and wisdom gained from couples ranging in marriage from a few years to over 50. We will hear about the struggles and joys of being Black in an evangelical denomination and how that has shaped their marriages…or not. Meet Marshall ‘Book' Robinson and Tanisha Robinson; the first couple in this season's series. Tanisha and Book have been married for 22 years. They have a unique marriage story in that while having no biological children, the Marshalls have fostered and raised 17 children and adopted 2.  Book has served and ministered to God's people since age 13 in Missouri, Wisconsin, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Florida, Illinois & Indiana and is currently Pastoral Resident at New City West End in St. Louis, Mo. He is also working on his Master of Divinity at Covenant Seminary. Book also heads up InsideOut Jail & Prison Works, a holistic ministry serving the incarcerated, their families,  and the communities affected by the prison industrial complex. Tanisha is a Guinness Book of World Records Holder, a wedding and event planner, a former Bible Study organizer and leader, a talented choir 1st Soprano, and a former Color Guard captain and pom squad member. Once a Pre-Med college major, Tanisha now is intrigued by and regularly studies criminology and trafficking by watching Law & Order SVU and Criminal Minds. Tanisha, like Book, is an avid lover of musicals. Catch up with Book at https://restorestlouis.org/inside-out-prison-ministry or email him at Book@ncfstl.org

Pastoral Resident, Jordan Sanberg, spoke on hearing God's voice and discernment.

Healing, In Jesus' Name (John 11:1-6) - Stephen Hall, Pastoral Resident, Matthias' Lot Church

Guest speaker, Christian Leto, Pastoral Resident and Youth Leader of Oak City Church in Bartow, preaches a sermon based on Mark 6:30-44.

Join us as our Pastoral Resident, Zach Jordan, preaches from Psalm 55.

We are delighted to introduce our new Pastoral Resident, Rev. Kali Cawthon-Freels! Rev. Kali will be joining us for a 2-year residency beginning in late July or the first of August. We hope you'll take the time to listen in and get to know her as she shares about her life story and faith journey and how she came to apply to our church! WBC Stories is a periodic series we offer through our podcast, in which we'll invite members and friends of our church to share stories from their journey of faith. One of the challenges of being church together is getting to know one another in deep, meaningful ways. We believe it's important to share stories like these to point to God's presence in our lives all along the way. Thanks so much to Kali for her willingness to share, and thank you for taking the time to listen in!

Our dear friend and former Pastoral Resident, Makenzi Koyen continues our exploration of the Old Testament law.

This week on Beyond the Pulpit we sit down with Caleb Thompson, Campus Fellowship director and Pastoral Resident, to talk about what's going on this summer with Campus Fellowship and his experience as a Pastoral Resident. June also marks Pride Month in most of the western world. We spend some time discussing how Christians should think and act in response. Want to ask a question for our next podcast? Email: beyondthepulpit@walnutcreekchurch.org and put Beyond the Pulpit in the subject line Text: 515-200-1652 and include keyword beyondthepulpit at the beginning.

Join us as we continue in our series as Pastoral Resident, Zach Jordan, preaches from Titus 2:1-15.

Join us as our Pastoral Resident, Zach Jordan, continues in our series through 1 Timothy.

Hezekiah Trevino, our Pastoral Resident, teaches from 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 at the Holt Venue."Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some, letters of recommendation to you or from you? You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. You show that you are Christ's letter, delivered by us, not written with ink but with the Spirit of the living God — not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.Such is the confidence we have through Christ before God. It is not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything as coming from ourselves, but our adequacy is from God. He has made us competent to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter, but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life."Get a digital copy of the Cruciformed JournalSubscribe to AfterWords on  Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit us online: rivchurch.comFollow us on InstagramSend us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com

Listen along and get to know Nick and his family as they prepare to become a part of our Redemption Church family.

Pastoral Resident, Chris Tuttle, reflects on the hope of the Bible. 

Ever wondered how a church operates behind the scenes and prepares for its future growth? Then buckle up for our riveting chat with Kenny Dyches, the new pastoral resident at New City. Kenny, known for his leadership of the college ministry, Destino, opens up about his faith journey and the process of his ordination in the PCA. He shares his passion for bridging cultural differences, particularly within the Hispanic community, reflecting NewCity's vision of inclusivity. We get into the intricacies of contextualizing faith while respecting diverse backgrounds, a delicate yet significant aspect of his mission.The conversation takes an exciting turn as we delve deeper into Kenny's experiences in seminary and Destino, uncovering how they've molded his current role. Kenny underlines the potential of reaching out to the rapidly growing Hispanic and Latino populace in Orlando, and his vision of reigniting gospel in a 'de-churched' city. As Kenny unfolds his aspirations, you can't help but feel his excitement for the communities he is set to serve, the relationships he is about to build, and the potential to take New City's mission beyond the church walls. If you're up for some heartwarming insights and inspiration to fuel your faith, this episode is not to be missed!

Join us this morning as we continue through our Psalm series: SCALE the Mountain. Today City Hope's Pastoral Resident, Hunter Wolfram, leads us in study of Psalm 67.

Join us this morning as we continue through our Psalm series: SCALE the Mountain. Today City Hope's Pastoral Resident, Hunter Wolfram, leads us in study of Psalm 66.

Join us this morning as we continue through our Psalm series: SCALE the Mountain. Today City Hope's Pastoral Resident, Hunter Wolfram, leads us in study of Psalm 53.

Join us this morning as we continue through our Psalm series: SCALE the Mountain. Today City Hope's Pastoral Resident, Hunter Wolfram, leads us in study of Psalm 51.

Our guest speaker today is Ramon Rivera. Ramon’s wife, Diamond, and their two children, Scarlett and Levi, are joining us as special guests today. The Riveras live in Chicago where Ramon serves as a Pastoral Resident at Renewal Church. The Riveras are considering planting a church out of Renewal in the Humboldt Park area. Ramon is a recent graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. On a personal note (from our Pastor, Mike Hubbard), we got to know Ramon and his family when he officiated the wedding of our daughter, Alex, and son-in-law Cameron, who also attend and serve at Renewal. It will be a joy to hear Ramon preach Christ from James 1:9-18 this morning.

Thank you for joining us as we are in a series called, "Your Work Matters.” This week, our Pastoral Resident, Danny Martin, takes us through a sermon titled, "Good Use" looking at John 9:1-3. If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more information on how to get connected with Five Oaks Church, visit https://www.fiveoaks.church/connect-me

Thank you for joining us as we are in our final week in our series called, "The Good Life: A Series on Biblical Wisdom." This week our Pastoral Resident, Danny Martin, takes us through a sermon titled, "What Is The Good Life" teaching from "Job 1:6-12." If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more information on how to get connected with Five Oaks Church, visit https://www.fiveoaks.church/connect-me

Thank you for joining us as we start are week 3 in our new mini-series on the Holy Spirit. This week our Pastoral Resident, Danny Martin, Lead Pastor, takes us through a sermon titled, "The Call" teaching from Matt 3:16-4:11. If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more information on how to get connected with Five Oaks Church, visit https://www.fiveoaks.church/connect-me

Thank you for joining us as we start a new mini-series on the Holy Spirit. This week our Pastoral Resident, Danny Martin, takes us through a sermon titled, "The Remembered God" teaching from John 14:16-17. If you haven't already, click HERE to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along. For more information on how to get connected with Five Oaks Church, visit https://www.fiveoaks.church/connect-me

This is the seventeenth episode of Team Talk – a way for you as a member of Team McComas to stay up to date with and connected to the mission of Planting Churches, Building Families, and Developing Communities in Cape Town South Africa. In this episode you hear Joshua van Rensburg, Anchored Baptist's Pastoral Resident, have the ability to mock me for the one mistake I ever made. Joshua's last sermon. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mvOUwH2igH8FYd3aHYIAX?si=ee49ce4b5677469b If you would like to hear a sermon from Anchored church you can find us as 'Anchored Baptist Church' on your favorite podcasting app or https://open.spotify.com/show/5SsNVCcf1bv24VoCTUsa9O The Music in this Podcast is by Cloudkicker. cloudkicker.bandcamp.com/music

Sermon by Rev. Kevin Collison in the 11 a.m. Service of Worship at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida on May 15, 2022. Kevin is Community Partnerships Manager with Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax) and was the first Pastoral Resident at HAB from 2006 to 2007. Kevin is a graduate of Truett Seminary and has served as Moderator for the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Florida and the Caribbean. He is married to Kristine and together they have five children. 

This week, Nikki Zimmermann, Pastoral Resident for Mission & Outreach, shares with us her daily practice of gratitude journaling. After listening to Dr. Shawn Achor, author of "The Happiness Advantage," in a Ted Talk, who focused on the positive things in life, Nikki started to journal 5 things a day she was grateful for. As Nikki continued her journaling, she noticed how it helps her consistently look for the good in life. She hopes that you can try it yourself and find it as meaningful as she does.

We were delighted to welcome Justin Pierson to our pulpit last Sunday! Justin serves as the Pastoral Resident at Richmond's First Baptist Church. His sermon was part of our worship for August 15, 2021, and was based on the story of the Fiery Furnace from Daniel chapter 3. It is part of our summer series we are calling "Childhood Stories of the Bible, Revisited." You can find out more about the series by visiting our website here: https://www.williamsburgbaptist.com/summer-2021-sermon-series.html. Justin: We are so grateful for your willingness to speak words of wisdom, encouragement, and challenge to us in worship! We are so grateful. If you'd like more information about our congregation, please check out our website at www.williamsburgbaptist.com. While you are there, drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you! Thanks so much for listening. Enjoy! Justin's Bio: Originally from Roanoke, Virginia and a graduate of Virginia Tech, Justin Pierson is the pastoral resident at Richmond's First Baptist Church. He holds a Master of Divinity from the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond as well as a Masters of Theology from Union Presbyterian Seminary. Justin's ministerial interests revolve around the intersections of faith, culture, and justice as he tries to reclaim the identity of Christianity as a force for good in the world today. He lives in Richmond, Virginia with his wife Tori and their spoiled mutt, Fanny. Justin enjoys traveling, cooking, the perfect cup of coffee, and anything happening outdoors.

In this week's One Takes, Pastoral Resident, Serenitye Taylor, speaks with Lauren Sawyers, one of our Outdoor Ministry leaders, about the ways our Congregational Life team has explored ways to expand the Outdoor Ministry program into four different buckets. Over the past year, many of us have gained a new appreciation for the outdoors in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Outdoor Ministry is seeking new ways to invite individuals from across generations into relationship with one another, the environment and God. To get involved in this growing program as a participant or a leader, please join us for an informational meeting on August 11 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Covenant.

In this week's One Takes, Pastoral Resident, Molly Smerko reflects on the mystery of God. While no one has fully seen God, there are many ways that we can reflect on God's majesty. Molly uses a newly released children's book, "What is God Like?" (Evans/Turner) as one way to think about who God is. What things - art, music, nature - help you to ponder God? We hope you will take time this week to reflect on the majesty and mystery of God that is all around us.

In this week's One Takes series, Pastoral Resident, Serenitye Taylor, speaks to the internship program at Covenant. Watch to learn more about how the individuals part of both the Stapleton Davidson and People in Mission internship programs partner with mission projects across Charlotte to make an impact. As part of their reflection time, Serenitye and the interns are also reading A Riff of Love by Greg Jarrell, founder of QC Family Tree. Please keep an eye out for our interns across campus during worship, bible studies and more this summer.

John Prickett, Associate Pastor, and Sophia Ma, Pastoral Resident, of Antioch Community Church of Waltham join us to share what they each have seen our ANE Relational Value of Authentic Relationships to look like in their own lives. Curious what we mean when we say Authentic Relationships? Here's how we define and where we see it in the Bible:Authentic Relationships | Cultivating a community of trust Jesus' relationships were marked by honesty, vulnerability, and accountability. We aspire to be genuine and gracious with those inside and outside the church. In doing so, we demonstrate our unwavering commitment to one another. See also Matthew 18:15-17; Acts 2:42-47; Romans 15:5-7; Ephesians 4:15; Colossians 3:12-15 

Weekday Worship welcomes our second guest ever. A conversation with Generations' Pastoral Resident, Scottie Finlayson.

This week's sermon, brought to us by Mykel Pollock, CityLife's Pastoral Resident, asks the question, “What is the driving force in your life? Faith or fear?” In Matthew 14:22-33, Peter briefly walks on water towards Jesus, focused on His confidence in Christ. But as soon as his focus shifts to the circumstances, fear sets in and Peter starts to sink. How often do we do the very same thing immediately after seeing God do something miraculous in our own lives? We must come to realize that God chooses to exercise His power through us, in direct relationship to our confidence in what only He can do.

This week's sermon, brought to us by Mykel Pollock, CityLife's Pastoral Resident, discusses lukewarm Christianity. In Revelation 3, Jesus writes to the church of Laodicea about being neither hot nor cold and a faith that was not reflective of His kingdom. We know Jesus did not leave them - nor us - in mediocre faith, but counseled them and promised that if they repented and turned back to Him, they would reign with Him forever. That same promise stands for us today and so we should and could do with some self-reflection and asking ourselves, “Are we living the life of a lukewarm Christian?”

On today's episode, listeners will have a chance to get to know Ethan Smith, Grace's Pastoral Resident. Ethan is thoughtful, wise, and humble. We are honored he is spending this year learning the heart and soul of pastoral work and serving us.