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John and Martin host Mike Anderson to hear his changed life story. Mike talks about growing up in a rough area of Detroit, childhood fears and faith, his large Catholic family, and the loss of his father. He talks about denouncing God at one point in his teens, spiraling into darkness, and how the steadfast love of God pursued him. Mike has been part of the Tabernacle for nineteen years, serving with students, helping with IT, and now on the Board . To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John and Tim sit down to talk about the Gospel of John series. They talk about what makes the fourth Gospel unique from the synoptic Gospels, and how it is more focused on who Jesus is and less about what He did. They preview some of the highlights, themes, John's purpose, and what believing that Jesus is the Son of God really means. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

Martin Rizzi and our new TAByouth pastors Blake Simons, Dan Hyde, and Cai Johns sit down to discuss why youth ministry is vital to the life of the church. Listen as they share what TAByouth will look like under the new guard and also what has most impacted their ministry philosophy. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John sits down with Beau Vore to hear about his radio show and how God is using it to point people to Jesus. They talk about sticky issues like AI, aliens, even Melchizedek, and try to help engage people with God's Word. Beau does not hold back in how he believes every Christian can similarly be a domino in making disciples. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John and Adam Sharp sit down with Blake Simons, our Manistee Youth Pastor, to hear his changed life story. Blake shares how growing up in a Christian home led him to faith, but also how he learned early on to live a double life. Through those struggles and the twists and turns of his vocational journey, he explains how God drew him to Himself while preparing and leading him into pastoral ministry. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John is joined by pastors Tim Burgess, Adam Ray, and Kris Johns, to talk about the concept of having childlike faith. Jesus said that, in order to enter the Kingdom, one must become like children in our faith. In this podcast, they break down what that kind of faith is and what it is not, with both poignant illustrations and laughter as always. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John's guests are Rachel Vore, Haley Kroupa, and Norah Kuhn, who break down what God did through the 2026 TABwomen's retreat. They talk about how God worked their retreat theme 'The Good Work' throughout their planning, execution, through the speaker, and even in their own lives in a podcast that will be a blessing to both women and men. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John V and John W sit down with Terry Umlor to hear his changed life story. Terry shares about his growing up years in a rough home situation, and how one prayer altered the direction of his life from hopelessness to a life led by the Holy Spirit. Terry shares about how God has used his time in the military, in business, his love for the outdoors, and even wood working to serve and impact others. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John is joined by Tim Burgess and Adam Ray to discuss how Christians are saved by God and then sent out to serve Him. They talk about how many Christians get stuck between the saved and sent part, and miss a vital part of growth by not giving God their 'yes.' They dig into Ephesians 2 & 4, and apply it to real people serving inside and outside of church. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John and Tim are joined by David Hoeflinger to hear his changed life story. David and his wife Lindsay have served on staff at the Tabernacle for almost eight years, helping to plant the Manistee campus. David talks about his upbringing in a Christian home and how his gifts in music and media were developed early on. He also shares the times he has wandered away from God and how he found his way back through the faithfulness of the Lord. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

Today, Martin is joined by Noah and Hannah Dudley as they share the God moments that brought them together and the faith that’s held them firm. Through hardship, heartbreak, and seasons of separation, their trust in God and commitment to His mission have never wavered. Their story is one of resilience, purpose, and unwavering hope. We can’t wait to see where He leads them next. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John is joined by pastors Adam Ray, Martin Rizzi, and Adam Sharp to talk about anxiety, depression, and spiritual apathy. They all share about times when they have experienced this, and practical steps to get out of these cycles. They talk about the importance of believing the Truth, the importance of self-care, and why community becomes so important. If you need encouragement, this podcast is for you. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John sits down with Braydon and Gabby Cromwell to explore the growing crisis of loneliness in our hyper-connected world. They discuss why more people are living in isolation despite constant digital connection, why that matters, and how choosing real, Christ-centered community opens the door for God to heal and restore hearts. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John and Adam Ray sit down with our Sportsman's Banquet speaker, Jonathon Sherwin, to break down the deep wisdom of Ecclesiastes chapter 3. They talk about how the beauty of creation points us to the Creator and His divine nature, and of course there are some hunting and fishing stories along the way. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: https://thetabchurch.com

John and Rachel Vore are joined by Heidi Burgess to hear the second part of her changed life story. They talk about her journey into marriage, sobriety, through Al-Anon, freedom from bulimia, hard seasons in parenting, and how they got to the Tabernacle. Heidi's story is a powerful testimony of how through it all Jesus was there - caring, sustaining, and teaching. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: https://thetabchurch.com