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In our twenty-eighth episode (and last one coming out that I recorded while at Northwest University), I talk to Rev. Josh Wellborn, Director of Young Adult Ministries for the national Assemblies of God fellowship. Josh is also the author of “30 Under 30: Young Adults in Scripture Who Heard from God, available on Amazon and elsewhere, and with a discount from Gospel Publishing House (https://gospelpublishinghouse.com/shop/product/30-under-30) using code “WELLBORN.”   For more information on the ministry Josh serves, go to: https://youngadults.ag.org/ .

In our twenty-seventh episode, I talk to Dr. Brian Brock, author of "Joining Creation's Praise: A Theological Ethic of Creatureliness." Dr. Brock holds a Personal Chair in Moral and Practical Theology at the School of Divinity, History, and Philosophy, and Art History (University of Aberdeen). https://www.abdn.ac.uk/people/b.brock

In our twenty-sixth episode, I talk to Dr. Anna Morgan, author of "Growing Women in Ministry: Seven Aspects of Leadership Development." Dr. Morgan is vice president of academics at Ascent College and copastor of Word of Life, an Assemblies of God church in the DC area. Additionally, she serves as affiliate associate professor of leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary. Website: www.annarmorgan.com Instagram: AnnaRMorgan

Join us for a special joint episode of "Christianity Now" and "Live Long and Pastor" as I talk with Dr. Jeremy Johnson, the newly elected next President of Northwest University. Dr. Johnson is currently the pastor of North Point Church in Missouri, and steps into his new role here at Northwest on August 18th.

In our twenty-fifth episode, I talk to Dr. Allen Tennison, Theological Counsel for the national office of the Assemblies of God. Join us as we talk a bit about his role, as well as the topic of spiritual abuse.

In our twenty-fourth episode, I talk to Cole Hastie and Canaan Baca of One Voice Worship. Join us for the conversation, and stay after the end for one of their songs: "With Everything." For more on One Voice Worship, check them out on Spotify and Instagram (@onevoiceworshipint).

In our twenty-third episode, I welcome Pastor Joe Epley, Student Ministries Director of the Montana Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God.Joe is also the host of the Rural Advancement podcast (⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ItxWJigWnU0FAIgkrTSGd?si=14ec155b73dc4a4d).Join us as we discuss: rural ministry.

In our twenty-second episode, I welcome Pastor Cameron McDaniel, Young Adults / NxtGen / Outreach Pastor at Valley Assembly in Spokane Valley, WA (https://www.valleyassembly.org/). Cameron is also founder of the Young Adult Collective (https://www.yacollective.com/), which is the kind of ministry work that we discussed for this episode. To contact Cameron: ⁠[email protected]

In our twenty-first episode, I welcome Dr. Dave Pedde, Associate Professor of Worship and Music at Northwest University. Join with us as we discuss the topic of worship. For more on Dave: https://davidpedde.com/home

In our twentieth episode, we welcome Dr. Beth Backes (The Table Church), Dr. Brandon Beals (Venture Church), and Dr. Alan Ehler (Bellevue Neighborhood Church). Each of them will be teaching students in the College of Ministry this Fall. Join with us as we discuss "Pastors in the Classroom," a new initiative at Northwest University. For more on Pastor Beth: @bethbackes1 (Instagram) and https://thetablechurch.live/ For more on Pastor Brandon: @fightpastor (Instagram), https://www.ourventure.church/, and the Pastors Unfiltered podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pastors-unfiltered/id1710046554). For more on Pastor Alan: https://bnc.org/ and his book "How to Make Big Decisions Wisely" (https://www.amazon.com/How-Make-Big-Decisions-Wisely/dp/0310106508).

In our nineteenth episode (right in time for the 4th of July!), I talk with Pastor Michael Cumming, founder and leader of the Venture Vets ministry. Mike is a 22 veteran of the United States Armed Services--four years in the Marines, and 18 years in the Army. He retired from the Army at the rank of Sergeant First Class. The mission of Venture Vets, according to their church website, is "to reestablish community, hope, and purpose among local veterans through the foundation of faith." For more information on the Venture Vets: https://www.ourventure.church/more-mi... Mike can be reached at: [email protected]

In our fourteenth episode, Dr. Leah Payne discusses her new book "God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music." Dr. Payne is Associate Professor of American Religious History at George Fox University and Portland Seminary, and co-hosts the podcasts "Weird Religion" and "Rock That Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Music." Hang on until the end for a "bonus track" from "To Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love," who I got to serve as "sound man." Her website: https://www.drleahpayne.com/ Purchase her new book on Amazon at: https://a.co/d/fNRLpf4

In our eighteenth episode, Jeremy Stein and I--on location in Greece-discuss Bible Lands travel led by the Center for Holy Lands Studies (CHLS). This year's college student trip, in which Northwest University participated, was to Greece and Italy. Rev. Jeremy Stein is both the new Director of the CHLS and a veteran trip leader with the organization. He has MA in Ancient Judaism and the Origins of Christianity from Nyack College. For more information on the CHLS: https://thechls.org/About Jeremy can be reached at: [email protected]

In our seventeenth episode, Peter Hartwig and I discuss the Northwest University Summer Journey, a theological and vocational exploration program for high school students that we work together on. For more information about the Summer Journey (and to sign up for Summer 2024, see the following: https://www.northwestu.edu/center-calling-theological-formation/summer-journey). Peter is Director of Spiritual Life at Christ School in Arden, NC. He has a BA from the University of Virginia, an MPhil from John's College (Cambridge University), and an MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary. Peter's Christ School page: https://www.christschool.org/node/195506 Peter's email address: [email protected]

In our sixteenth episode, I talk with Dr. J.P. O'Connor about divine judgment, related to his upcoming book The Last Will Be First: Divine Judgment in the Gospel of Mark. Dr. O'Connor is Associate Professor of Bible (New Testament) at Northwest University. His PhD is from Princeton Theological Seminary, and his first book was entitled The Moral Life According to Mark. For more on JP: https://eagle.northwestu.edu/faculty/jp-oconnor/