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On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Lana Pustovit.

Seth and Brooke Peterson share how hospitality has shaped their marriage and young family, from hosting their growth group around their two boys' bedtimes to keeping an open-door policy modeled after Seth's parents, who raised him at Faith Bible Church. They talk about redefining hospitality as something bigger than a perfect meal or a clean house — it's showing up for people in the body, even if that just means dessert, a walk in the park, or inviting someone over before you really know them. They also offer practical encouragement for those hosting on a budget or stepping outside their comfort zone for the first time. Check out Brooke's vegan cinnamon roll recipe!

Note: this interview was recorded August 6, while Jenny was evacuated from her home because of the Spokane Complex Fire. On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Jenny Wash.

Dan and Linda Jarms share how their faith, backgrounds, and marriage have shaped a life of intentional hospitality, from welcoming strangers and missionaries to cultivating unity in a growing church. They explore the biblical foundations of hospitality: God’s welcome of us in Christ, the role of elders, and the difference between entertaining and true Christ-centered care, while offering practical ideas for practicing hospitality in busy seasons and small spaces. Linda also shares her go-to low-stress pesto pasta recipe as an example of simplifying meals to better focus on people.

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Pam Gilchrist.

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Josh Gilchrist Jr.

In this episode, Ben and Sarah Green, busy parents of five, share how their family makes hospitality a consistent priority through intentional planning, simple meals, and a whiteboard list of people they want to get together with. They discuss the ways they seek to pass this important value on to their kids. Having joined Faith Bible Church about a year ago they also reflect on how hospitality has helped them build community here. Check out Sarah's cheeseburger soup recipe!

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Chris Kopp.

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Charlie Kopp.

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Brad Demmert. Plus, in this episode, meet your new host, Caleb Effinger.

Jennifer Brandt interviews missionaries Natalie Widman and Lois Belch about the transformative power of Christian hospitality, sharing insights from decades of cross-cultural ministry in Tenerife, Spain and Venezuela. Discover cultural differences in welcoming others, practical tips for inclusive fellowship, and the role of food, faith, and discipleship in building authentic community.

Sam and Erika Haney share about their hospitality and service at Faith Bible Church. They discuss how family and church members have influenced their hospitality and how they adapt their hospitality to different groups, such as youth ministry groups and families. Sam and Erika both desire to continue growing in sacrificial love and practicality in their hospitality. They also talk about the bake-off award winning "The Cookie", for which you can find the recipe here.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Connie Morgan.

Garry Morgan shares his journey from growing up in Portland, Oregon, to studying history at Seattle Pacific University and later teaching Bible classes in Kenyan high schools. He transitioned to long-term mission work in Kenya, focusing on unreached Muslim groups. After 18 years in missions, he taught at a Christian college in Minnesota before retiring and moving to Spokane. At Faith Bible Church, he has been involved in global outreach, refugee ministry, and preaching preparation. Recently, he taught English in Thailand, which uses their classes to introduce Thai Buddhists to Christianity.

Jennifer Brandt interviews Anna Copley and Erin Dougherty about their hospitality efforts with college students on Gonzaga's campus. Erin, who recently graduated from Gonzaga, talks about hosting a Bible study for college students, with Mitzi Peterson providing the food. Anna, an ultrasound tech student, shares about baking for friends and gatherings as well has for a coffee shop. They discuss the challenges and joys of hospitality in partnership with their roommates, who have worked together in creative ways to engage and love guests in their apartment.