Episode 170: A Conversation with Gary Abbot and Laurel Schumacher (1/15/2025) - In this episode, Andrew sits down with Gary Abbot and Laurel Schumacher of Vital Church Ministries to talk about how churches can successfully navigate crisis. Find out more about Vital Church at discuss how churches can successfully navigate crisesvitalchurchministry.org Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! Host: Andrew Arndt Co-Host: Daniel Grothe Read More
Episode 169: A Conversation with Sam Jolman (10/31/2024) - Andrew is joined by special guest Sam Jolman on this episode. Sam is a professional therapist with over twenty years of experience. He specializes in men's issues and sexual trauma recovery. Sam provides both context for the new book he is releasing, as well as how his own story of sexuality — both the beauty and the baggage that come along with it (03:22). Sam and Andrew go on to discuss the nuances of discerning beauty and lust, what it means to be moved by others without it becoming deviant, along with directing the thanks of such beauty to the… Read More
Episode 168: A Conversation with Mandy Smith (10/30/2024) - In this episode, Andrew and Jordan Lewis sit down to talk with author and pastor Mandy Smith about her new book Amateur Saints and how God uses us in and through our weaknesses. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! Host: Andrew Arndt Co-Host: Jordan Lewis Guest: Mandy Smith Read More
Episode 167: A Conversation with Brady Boyd (9/18/2024) - In this episode, Brady and Andrew sit down to talk about Brady's newest book "Life-Minded," and the challenge of unity. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! Host: Andrew Arndt Guest: Brady Boyd Read More
Episode 166: A Conversation with Christine Westhoff (4/29/2024) - Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! Host: Andrew Arndt Co-Host: Daniel Grothe Guest: Christine Westhoff Read More
Episode 165: A Conversation with Jared Patrick Boyd (4/15/2024) - On this episodes hosts Andrew Arndt and Daniel Grothe have a conversation with Jared Patrick Boyd, a pastor, spiritual director, and founding director of the Order of the Common Life. In this conversation, the trio dive into Jared’s complex origin story of church and the Christian ‘story.,’ as well as the topic of Christian deconstruction — and how a study of theology and contemplative prayer brought him back to a deeper need for the love of God. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the… Read More
Episode 164: A Conversation with Ian Simkins (4/1/2024) - On this episode of Essential Church, Andrew and Daniel sit down with Pastor Ian Simkins who joins us from Nashville. They discuss pastoring and how storytelling can shape how we pastor. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! Host: Andrew Arndt Co-Host: Daniel Grothe Guests: Ian Simkins Producer: Briggs Boyd Read More
Episode 163: How to Have Difficult Conversations (3/18/2024) - On this episode of Essential Church, Andrew and Rory sit down with Eddie Hoagland, one of the Senior Executive Pastors of New Life Church. Eddie shares different ways to approach and have difficult conversations. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! Host: Andrew Arndt Co-Host: Rory Green Guests: Eddie Hoagland Producer: Briggs Boyd Read More
Episode 162: A Conversation with Brit Windel (3/4/2024) - On this brief episode of Essential Church, Andrew and Rory sit down with Brit Windel a pastor and church planter from Kenosha, Wisconsin. Brit shares the story of Daybreak Church, a church that is ‘making much of Jesus’ and serving the city. Brit’s story is one of faithfulness, longevity and serving. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter to stay connected with us throughout the week! Host: Andrew Arndt Co-Host: Rory Green Guests: Brit Windel Producer: Briggs Boyd Read More
Episode 161: A Conversation with Kenneth Tanner (2/5/2024) - On this week’s episode Andrew and Daniel are joined by Ken Tanner, Pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Ken takes the time to wade through his own story of life and maturity, as well as the complexities of living a life devoted to ministry(2:30). Much of Ken’s life and ministry is wrapped up in the great journey he took through traditional charismatic church, into the great traditions of the church across history (17:09). The episode wraps with ken sharing three words of prophetic encouragement for the American Church(36:33). Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube… Read More