Conversations with Phil Cooke: Mastering the Post-Covid Church
Release Date: 02/23/2023
Conversations with Deb McEvoy: Pastoral Care in Ministry
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In this episode of Conversations, Trent Lambert sits down with Deb McEovy ( at Grace College) to talk about her current role with Grace, what she's seen change in recent years in the area of mental health, and the balance between biblical counseling and psychological science in mental health care. Deb McEvoy holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a Certificate in Group Work from Adler University; a master’s in counseling from Grace College; and is licensed in the state of Indiana as a mental health counselor (LMHC). Deb has been at Grace College since 1994 working with...
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Conversations with Eric Miller: Youth Ministry - Be Present
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In this episode of Conversations, Trent Lambert calls up Eric Miller (Executive Director of Ministry at ) to hear about his role with Momentum Ministry Partners, his perspective on how youth ministry has changed over the years, and gives the secret ingredients to connecting more holistically with the next generation. After 17 years of pastoral ministry, Eric Miller joined the staff of Momentum Ministry Partners as their Executive Director. It's Momentum's goal to partner with the local church to provide ministry equipping experiences in an effort to help raise up the next generation...
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Conversations with Gary Colledge: The Importance of Hermeneutics in Pastoral Study and Preaching
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In this episode of Conversations, Trent Lambert calls up Gary Colledge (Faculty Support Specialist at ) to talk about the importance of using your god-given gifts, how to accept and deal with change, and the importance of hermeneutics in pastoral study and preaching. Dr. Gary Colledge took his PhD at the University of St Andrews (Scotland) and currently teaches and oversees faculty at the Akron, Ohio campus of . Gary is also an adjunct professor at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and at Walsh University in Canton, Ohio. He wrote his dissertation on Dickens and Christianity. Colledge...
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Conversations with Tony Coffman: The Butter Knife
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In this episode of Conversations, Trent Lambert calls up Tony Coffman (Pastor of in Winner, South Dakota) to discuss his unique path into ministry, how he's seen growth in the churches he's pastored, and the inconspicuous utility of a butter knife. Tony Coffman began serving the role of Pastor of Winner Methodist Church on October 16th, 2023 after serving three years at a church in Rugby, North Dakota. Prior to a stop in North Dakota, he was the pastor of a church in St. Paul, Neb., for four years. He received his master’s degree from Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake,...
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Conversations with Jenn Avey: Charis Women
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In this episode of Conversations, hosts Trent Lambert and Julia Peattie (Administrative Assistant of the ) sit down with Jenn Avey (Executive Director of ) to hear how she found her place in ministry, what her day to day is like as Executive Director of Charis Women, and what she sees as most important in today's context when it comes to equipping and discipling ministry leaders. Jenn Avey previously served as the Director of Leadership Development of Charis Women. Jenn is a church planter who has led women's ministries and loves to teach God's Word. She loves to marry her passion for...
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Conversations with Tiberius Rata: Nuggets of Wisdom
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In this episode of Conversations, Trent Lambert sits down with Tiberius Rata (Associate Dean of the at Grace Theological Seminary) to hear his take on altar calls, what inspired him to become an author, and what he's learned over the years in pastoral ministry. A native of Romania, Tiberius Rata is the chair of the Biblical Studies Department and professor of Old Testament Studies at Grace College and Theological Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society and the Institute for Biblical Research and has presented papers at the national...
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Conversations with Denny Wilson: God has not Released me From my Call
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In this episode of Conversations, Trent Lambert sits down with Denny Wilson (Founding Pastor of ) to discuss how he started WCC, how to deal with transition in the church, and how pastoral ministry has changed over the years. Denny Wilson gave his life to Christ in 1979 “after living for myself for 21 years.” While he was at Ohio University on a baseball scholarship earning a bachelor’s degree in communications, Denny sensed God’s call to ministry. He went on to earn a Master of Divinity from Ashland Theological Seminary. After beginning his ministry in Dayton, Ohio, he and...
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Conversations with Freddy Cardoza: Build Your House on the Rock
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In this episode of Conversations, Trent Lambert sits down with Freddy Cardoza (Vice President of ) to talk about his journey in getting to know Christ, the work God is doing at Grace Theological Seminary, and the changes he sees happening in Higher Education today. Dr. Freddy Cardoza (Ph.D., Southern Seminary) is Vice President of Grace Theological Seminary and Dean of the School of Ministry Studies at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. He serves as Professor of Christian Ministry and Leadership, overseeing his schools' respective bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees...
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Conversations with Jim Swanson: The YMCA Connection
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In this episode of Conversations, Trent Lambert sits down with Jim Swanson to discuss the importance of soft skills, being together, and how the YMCA makes an impact on its local community. Jim Swanson served on the Kosciusko Community YMCA Board of Directors for 2 years and is now the present CEO of the YMCA in Kosciusko County. Swanson served 22 years at Grace College, most recently in the role of vice president of student affairs from 2007 to 2016 where he had oversight of several departments and 200 employees. Previously held positions include associate vice president...
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Conversations with Ken Locke: God Never Gives up on Us
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In this episode of Conversations, Trent Lambert sits down with Ken Locke () to talk about the importance of relationships, the concept of adaptibility, and planting seeds in people's lives. Ken Locke is passionate about serving other people, especially those caught in the cycle of poverty. His longstanding career in welfare and ministry showcases his heart for others: he was a Chaplain's Assistant for the Salvation Army, Adult Services Coordinator for the Cardinal Center, and for the past 27 years he's been involved with the Salvation Army as a Pastor. This podcast is sponsored by...
info_outlineIn this episode of Conversations, Trent Lambert sits down with Phil Cooke, Co-Founder and President of Cooke Media Group, to diagnose the state of the church post-covid and give insight on how churches should respond in the aftermath. The pandemic's altered a lot of the ways we view, interact and do things. The fallout of the pandemic has undoubtedly affected the church and has created challenges for those who have to deal with them. So, how should church leaders effectively respond to these new challenges? Tune into our conversation to hear Phil Cooke's perspective on how churches can come out of the pandemic reinvigorated and victorious.
This podcast is sponsored by the Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.
The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.