The Ferment Podcast - Conversations About Worship And Transformation
Welcome to the Ferment Podcast - Conversations about Worship and Transformation. In this wide ranging podcast our host Adam Russell sits down with thought leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and other innovators digging into their personal stories of spiritual transformation. Recent guests include John Mark McMillan, Daniel Grothe, World-renowed vocal coach "Mama Jan" Smith, James Duke, Carol Wimber-Wong, and many others.
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A Story Of The Vineyard In Song - Ed Piorek
09/30/2024
A Story Of The Vineyard In Song - Ed Piorek
In this episode of The Ferment, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Ed Piorek about the childhood experiences that provoked him to seek the Lord. They also discuss how the Father’s love shaped his life, leadership and church, as well as his own parenting. Finally, Ed talks about pioneering intimate language in worship and shares a fatherly word for Vineyard pastors and leaders. Ed Piorek, known as Eddie to his friends, is a Pastor Emeritus, speaker, and author who helps people connect with the Father’s Love. With over 50 years in ministry, Eddie has a deep connection to the Father’s Love and the enormous impact it can have in people’s lives, including his own. He and his wife Janet (who has been his partner in ministry for the past half-century) embody and live out the message of the Father’s Love in their lives. In recent years, Eddie has discovered the treasures of monastic contemplation, which has shown him how to find rest in the Father’s love amidst the ongoing rigors of kingdom ministry. His new book The Eclectic Contemplative (2020) shares his adventures on this ancient path. When he isn’t preaching, speaking or writing, Eddie can be found surfing, gardening, reading, or spending time with his wife Janet in sunny San Clemente, California. Notes:
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A Story Of The Vineyard In Song - Cindy Rethmeier
09/23/2024
A Story Of The Vineyard In Song - Cindy Rethmeier
In this episode of The Ferment, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Cindy Rethmeier about the early days of the Vineyard, how new songs were introduced, and some of the stories behind the original Vineyard songs. Cindy shares about how relationships influence songwriting, and navigating the balance of family life with leading worship. Cindy Rethmeier is one of the pioneering female worship leaders and songwriters of the modern worship era. She wrote some of Vineyard’s most well-known anthems (Exalt the Lord, I Bow Down) and served an integral role in children’s worship, penning the songs I Want to be Like Jesus and Good News. Cindy spent 7 years in an Anglican Church writing musical settings for prayers and seasonal antiphons for the liturgy, and her most-recent song — co-written with Vineyard pastor and worship leader Ted Kim — is Kyrie Eléison, a lament based on a prayer of petition used in ancient Christian liturgies translating as “Lord, have mercy.” After many years in Southern California, Cindy currently lives in Tennessee with her husband of over 40 years, Steve. She has 2 children & 11 grandchildren who are the inspiration for her name songs & lighthearted, everyday-life songs. Show Notes:
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A Story Of The Vineyard In Song - Brian Doerksen
09/16/2024
A Story Of The Vineyard In Song - Brian Doerksen
In this episode of The Ferment, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Brian Doerksen about his first encounter with the Vineyard and the doors it opened for him to pursue the faith his heart longed for. Brian shares the history behind the album "Changed By Your Glory" and the stories of how some of his most well-known songs came to be. They also talk about how he discerns his songwriting assignments, what makes a song evergreen, and some advice for newer Vineyard songwriters. Brian is a songwriter, recording artist, and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with Fragile X Syndrome. His songs are known and sung internationally in faith communities of all kinds including ‘Come Now is the Time to Worship’, ‘Refiner’s Fire’, ‘Hope Of The Nations’ and ‘The River.’ Show notes:
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A Story Of The Vineyard In Song - The Making Of
09/09/2024
A Story Of The Vineyard In Song - The Making Of
Welcome back to The Ferment Podcast! On today's episode, we are kicking off a mini-series about a very special session of this summer's National Conference called "A Story of the Vineyard in Song." In this episode, you will hear from the planning team (Adam Russell, Casey Corum, Melisa Keller, Caleb Maskell, and Nicole Dill) about why they decided to create this session and some behind-the-scenes stories about the planning process. Different members of the team also share why songs are such a cornerstone of the Vineyard Movement, how songs serve as a marker for us of time and place, and some of the songs that have been especially formational in each of their lives. Show notes
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Preaching In The Vineyard - Finding Your Voice with Ted Kim
05/20/2024
Preaching In The Vineyard - Finding Your Voice with Ted Kim
Today's episode of The Ferment is a special re-post from the We Are Vineyard podcast! That's right, Adam has been cohosting a special mini-series on preaching with Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL), and if you're a pastor in the Vineyard this series is GOLD. In this introductory episode, Adam and Ted each share their early journey as a pastor, how they realized they were called to preach, and the insecurities they faced while finding their unique voice. They talk about how to learn from influential pastors without mimicking them, how they approach sermon prep each week, and each of their superpowers and kryptonite as pastors. Show Notes:
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Vineyard Worship Essentials Cohort Leaders with Mike O'Brien
05/13/2024
Vineyard Worship Essentials Cohort Leaders with Mike O'Brien
In this episode of The Ferment, Mike O'Brien interviews several Vineyard Worship Essentials cohort leaders! They talk about the value of continuing education for worship leaders, why it's worth adding another thing into an already busy season, and the role coaches play in the cohort dynamic. Registration is open for the 2024 summer cohort which begins June 2, so sign up now! Show notes:
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Vineyard Worship Essentials Teaser - "Home" with Melisa Keller
05/06/2024
Vineyard Worship Essentials Teaser - "Home" with Melisa Keller
Today on the Ferment, we wanted to give you a taste of Vineyard Worship Essentials with a mini-session by Melisa Keller on "Home"- serving in your local church. Registration for the 2024 Summer Cohorts is open until May 20, and the session runs from June 2 - July 27. Go to www.vineyardworship.com/essentials to learn more about Vineyard Worship Essentials, check out the amazing lineup of instructors, see some of the course topics and more! We hope you'll join us!
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Pentecost with Adam and Mike
04/22/2024
Pentecost with Adam and Mike
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien continue our series on inhabiting the Christian year by tackling Pentecost! Adam and Mike discuss how Pentecost is the most explicitly Biblical date of the church calendar, but maybe the one we observe least, and they talk about how Pentecost is a story of celebration and fire, but also the reversal of fragmentation in our families and society. Show notes: by Robert E. Webber Vineyard USA's Pentecost series:
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Embrace the Summer Rhythms with Adam Russell
04/15/2024
Embrace the Summer Rhythms with Adam Russell
In this episode of The Ferment, we share a keynote message that Adam gave at a Vineyard Worship weekend event at the Evanston Vineyard. Adam shares about the new rhythms that come with summer, and challenges us to take advantage of the different pace to try some beneficial practices such as working on emotional intelligence and self-awareness, taking musical risks, having fun with our team, remembering Jesus, and finding a spiritual director. Show notes: by Steve Cuss - summer session
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The Role of Emotional Health in Leadership with Kurt Attaway
04/08/2024
The Role of Emotional Health in Leadership with Kurt Attaway
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Kurt Attaway about growing up in the Vineyard, meeting his wife at 4years old, and how his involvement with Fellowship of Christian Athletes evolved into a pastoral role at a local church. Kurt also shares about his career as a Marriage and Family Therapist, the role of humility and emotional health in healthy leadership, and the role of a leader in a healthy team. Kurt Attaway serves as the lead pastor of The Vineyard Church in Pearland, Tx. He earned a BA in Psychology from The University of Texas San Antonio, which he attended on a full athletic scholarship. Kurt's love for basketball opened doors to have a great career as a D-1 point guard. Playing in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament (aka March Madness) will always be a lifelong highlight, even if they lost to Stanford in the first round. Playing hoops at UTSA paved the way for Kurt to participate in and lead Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and God used those years to redirect his heart toward vocational ministry. In 2007 Kurt and his wife Lauren moved from San Antonio to join the staff at The Vineyard Church Pearland. In 2012, he completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Houston Clear Lake, and spent 10 years being trained and practicing as a clinician. In February 2020, he stepped into the Lead Pastor role after serving on staff as the Associate Pastor for almost 12 years. Kurt has been married to his wife Lauren since 2006, and they have four children. They love the city of Pearland and the growing community at The Vineyard. Beyond the local church, Kurt has served in some national roles with Vineyard USA: currently on the Multiply Vineyard Team.
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Profound Means Simple And True with Tyler Jarvis
04/01/2024
Profound Means Simple And True with Tyler Jarvis
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Tyler Jarvis about growing up as an athlete who was interested in music, and some reflections on his young adult years. Tyler shares about the growing pains of becoming a leader and learning to pastor the room, how he was tricked into returning to Vineyard Cincinati, and the blessings and pain of working at a large church. Tyler is an artist, songwriter, and worship pastor from Cincinnati, OH. As an artist, Tyler writes and produces nostalgic pop songs that remind listeners to embrace the childlike wonder within everyday they're given. As a Worship Pastor, Tyler is passionate about leading people into, and teaching them how to, worship in a way that is biblically appropriate and emotionally authentic. He and his wife Lisa love traveling to new places, finding great coffee shops, and long walks through their neighborhood. Show Notes:
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Holy Week With Adam and Mike
03/25/2024
Holy Week With Adam and Mike
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien continue in our church calendar series with a discussion about Holy Week. They talk about what Holy Week means, ways to celebrate each day within Holy Week, and some of the different kinds of services that are traditional held for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Show Notes: by Terry Butler playlist by Vineyard Worship
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Get To Know Vineyard Worship’s Digital Marketing Coordinator - Nicole Topete
03/18/2024
Get To Know Vineyard Worship’s Digital Marketing Coordinator - Nicole Topete
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Vineyard Worship's newest hire, Digital Marketing Coordinator Nicole Topete. Nicole shares about growing up in Arizona after her grandparents immigrated from Mexico, when the Lord awakened her heart to justice and compassion as a young adult, and the major shifts that happened in her life during Covid. Nicole talks about the role worship plays in her life and marriage, how she and her husband get paid to eat amazing food, and what Vineyard Worship wants to see from you on the socials. Nicole Topete joined the Vineyard Worship team in 2023. She’s passionate about worship, emotional health, social justice, and creativity. She’s also passionate about writing really honest songs about Jesus and serves on the Vineyard Worship Spanish Translation team along with her husband. Nicole is an Arizona native but currently resides in Mexico City with her husband, where they enjoy tasting all the food and drinks Mexico City offers. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work. Show Notes: Follow Vineyard Worship on Instagram: @vineyardworship, @thefermentpodcast Follow Nicole's food blog on Instagram: @mexa.taste
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John Mark McMillan - Deep Magic part 2
03/11/2024
John Mark McMillan - Deep Magic part 2
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam continues his conversation with John Mark McMillan. John Mark shares some wisdom with young creators about playing the long game, making a heart connection with the listeners, vulnerability and building a team. They also talk about the role of ritual in surpassing the surface magic to cultivate moments of deep magic. John Mark McMillan is an artist and Platinum-selling songwriter. Show Notes: Listen to
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John Mark McMillan - Deep Magic part 1
03/04/2024
John Mark McMillan - Deep Magic part 1
Welcome back to Season 6 of The Ferment Podcast! In this episode, Adam and John Mark McMillan chat about John Mark's experiences during his recent tour in Japan, and his newest album Deep Magic. John Mark also talks about how his songwriting has changed over time. Part 2 of this conversation will release March 11! John Mark McMillan is an artist and Platinum-selling songwriter. Show Notes: Listen to
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Lent: The Season Of Bright Sadness
02/12/2024
Lent: The Season Of Bright Sadness
Welcome to The Ferment Podcast! In this episode, Adam and Mike O'Brien continue on with the Church Calendar series by talking about Ash Wednesday and Lent! Mike shares about how the season aligns with Vineyard values and provides a moment of pause that helps to reframe the resurrection story, and Adam shares about the beauty to be found in bringing our informal selves formally before God. They discuss leading a good Ash Wednesday service in a Vineyard context, a practical approach to fasting, and natural ways to incorporate Lenten themes into your Sunday services. Show notes: Advent episode of The Ferment https://bit.ly/42zWDVt Andy Squyres: You Bring The Morning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwWvsEHfH3o
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Advent Week 4: LOVE with Geno Olison
12/20/2023
Advent Week 4: LOVE with Geno Olison
As we engage the season of Advent, we invite you to join us for a special four-week series that will be featured on both the We Are Vineyard and the Ferment Podcasts. This special feature will showcase weekly devotionals from Vineyard USA Association Leaders and songs from Vineyard Worship. In this episode, Geno Olison, leader of the Vineyard USA Black Pastors and Leaders Association, shares a devotion he has prepared on the theme of Love from 1 John 4:7-14, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, followed by the song “Behold,” the title track of Vineyard Worship’s newest album release, created in partnership with Heaven and Earth, Vineyard Columbus’s worship and songwriting community. Show Notes: Behold: https://slinky.to/HeavenAndEarthBeholdVW Heaven and Earth Worship: https://www.instagram.com/heavenandearthworship_/ Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/ Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
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Advent Week 3: JOY with Kirk Yamaguchi
12/13/2023
Advent Week 3: JOY with Kirk Yamaguchi
As we engage the season of Advent, we invite you to join us for a special four-week series that will be featured on both the We Are Vineyard and the Ferment Podcasts. This special feature will showcase weekly devotionals from Vineyard USA Association Leaders and songs from Vineyard Worship. In this episode, Kirk Yamaguchi, leader of the Vineyard USA Asian American Pacific Islander Association, shares a devotion he has prepared for the third week of Advent on the theme of Joy from Philippians 4:4-5. We’ll then hear the song “This Joy” from Vineyard Worship! Show Notes: This Joy: https://slinky.to/ThisJoyVW Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/ Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
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Advent Week 2: PEACE with Rubén Quintero
12/06/2023
Advent Week 2: PEACE with Rubén Quintero
As we enter the season of Advent, we invite you to join us for a special four-week series that will be featured on both the We Are Vineyard and the Ferment Podcasts. This special feature will showcase weekly devotionals from Vineyard USA Association Leaders and songs from Vineyard Worship. In this episode, Rubén Quintero, leader of the Vineyard USA Hispanic Association, will be sharing a devotion he has prepared for the second week of Advent on the theme of Peace from Luke 2:13-14, followed by the song “Shalom” from Vineyard Worship’s album “This Joy.” Show Notes: This Joy: https://slinky.to/ThisJoyVW Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/ Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
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Advent Week 1: HOPE with Melanie Forsythe-Lee
11/29/2023
Advent Week 1: HOPE with Melanie Forsythe-Lee
As we enter the season of Advent, we invite you to join us for a special four-week series that will be featured on both the We Are Vineyard and the Ferment Podcasts. This special feature will showcase weekly devotionals from Vineyard USA Association Leaders and songs from Vineyard Worship. In this episode, Melanie Forsythe-Lee, leader of the Vineyard USA Women’s Association, shares a devotion she has prepared on the theme of Hope from Isaiah 11:1-10, followed by the song, “O Come O Come Emmanuel” from Vineyard Worship’s newest album release “Behold”, created in partnership with Heaven and Earth, Vineyard Columbus’s worship and songwriting community. Show Notes: Behold: https://slinky.to/HeavenAndEarthBeholdVW Heaven and Earth Worship: https://www.instagram.com/heavenandearthworship_/ Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/ Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
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Advent: Ancient Frameworks In A Modern Context
11/27/2023
Advent: Ancient Frameworks In A Modern Context
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien begin a series of conversations based around the church calendar, starting with a reflection on the season of Advent. They talk about some ways to incorporate the richness of Advent tradition into a modern worship service that allows us to join the global and historical church in the practice of waiting and longing while keeping the flavor of your local Vineyard church, and they look at different ways to "thicken your service" such as song choice, incorporating scripture, and stage presentation. Show Notes: Lectionary Page https://lectionarypage.net/
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Lessons Learned
11/20/2023
Lessons Learned
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien chat about the things they've been observing in both Vineyard and non-Vineyard churches around the country during their travels over the last year, relating to things like song choice and administration, and relational connectedness. They also share some predictions about the direction of the Church in the near future, and the gifts we'll find in learning from other denominations. Show Notes: Sound Lab https://www.vineyardworship.com/soundlab
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Treat Them Well: Your Tech Team and Your Room with Bobby Spangler
11/13/2023
Treat Them Well: Your Tech Team and Your Room with Bobby Spangler
In this episode of The Ferment, Mike O'Brien chats with Bobby Spangler about growing up in a recording family and having access to sound equipment, and how the Lord called him to the Campbellsville Vineyard in central Kentucky. Bobby shares some reasons why it might actually be cost-effective for a church to hire a media consultant and the issues he commonly sees in churches where he provides consultation. Bobby also talks about caring for our media crews, some common pain points for media team members, and how the upcoming Sound Lab can benefit those who run sound at your church. Bobby Spangler has 3 decades serving in “the industry.” He has installed systems and trained techs in many churches and schools throughout the US. He had the privilege to mix FOH for portions of the 2015 Vineyard National Conference (Hosted at the Columbus, OH Vineyard), and has recently upgraded and installed systems at several Vineyard churches around the US. He’s engineered projects released by Vineyard Worship and Tooth and Nail Records and has toured with several local and national acts as their FOH engineer and road tech. Bobby and his wife Jennifer live in Campbellsville, KY, where they raise their 3 kids and serve at the Vineyard Church. Show notes: Contact Bobby: [email protected] Sound Lab Houston: https://www.vineyardworship.com/soundlab Vineyard Campbellsville: http://www.vineyardcampbellsville.org/
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Vineyard Worship Nordic Update with Maria Lundbak Hinge
10/23/2023
Vineyard Worship Nordic Update with Maria Lundbak Hinge
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Maria Hinge about some updates in the world of Vineyard Worship Nordic (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway). Maria talks about some cultural differences in Denmark including considerations when most people are only familiar with the state church, how COVID affected the Copenhagen Vineyard, and the generational shift in leadership. Maria Lundbak Hinge is a worship leader, songwriter, and worship pastor at Copenhagen Vineyard. She also leads Vineyard Nordic Worship across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Maria and her husband Morten have three boys and live in Copenhagen, Denmark. Show Notes: Copenhagen Vineyard
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The Electric Guitar Is A Space Expander with Colt Westbrook
10/16/2023
The Electric Guitar Is A Space Expander with Colt Westbrook
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Colt Westbrook about growing up as the son of a Baptist preacher who believed in the gifts, some spiritual experiences he had as a teen seeking after the Lord, and being pulled into a musical world. Colt talks about the role of the electric guitar in a worship band, playing prophetically, and some advice for newer guitar players. Colt also shares some of his current favorite gear setups and his thoughts on pastoring a room during worship. Colt Westbrook is husband to his college girlfriend, Claire, and father to their three kids, Duke, Nova, and Veda. He is President of Walrus Audio and also serves as the Worship Pastor at All Saints Community Church in Oklahoma City along with his wife, Claire. Show notes Walrus audio https://www.walrusaudio.com/
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All About That Bass with Dale Dimapindan
10/09/2023
All About That Bass with Dale Dimapindan
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Dale Dimapindan about his immigration experience, getting connected to the Vineyard through musical friends, and how he got into playing bass. Dale shares some lessons he learned about how to serve a song as a bass player, how sharing a common goal unites a band, and the different things you can learn as a musician playing with worship bands and bar bands. Dale Dimapindan is a 1st generation Filipino who immigrated to the US in 1983. He committed his life to Christ at Vineyard Fullerton in 1998 and is a member of the worship team. He was “forced” to play bass because “nobody else wanted to” but he eventually became passionate about bass, music, and worship. When not playing bass, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, or his local tattoo shop :) Show Notes: Vineyard Worship resources en español Worship Team Dynamics by Terry Butler https://crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Terry_Butler_Randy_Butler/Worship_Team_Dynamics/122277/
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It's More Than Just A Keyboard with Jon Meek
10/02/2023
It's More Than Just A Keyboard with Jon Meek
In this episode of The Ferment, Mike O'Brien chats with Jon Meek about all things keyboard, including why piano players are afraid to leave space while playing and some pro tips on exploring what your keyboard is capable of. Jon shares about building a life of trust and faithful service where he feels fulfilled and has margins to serve generously, some thoughts on how a worship pastor might approach their church board when gear upgrades are needed, and ways that a worship leader can best serve their keyboardist and team. Jon also talks about starting Camp Vineyard and why it's his favorite week of the year. Jon Meek is the director of Camp Vineyard, the southeast region’s youth summer camp. He has over 20 years of ministry experience as a musician, problem solver, and professional tinkerer. Jon, his wife Melissa, and their two kids are part of Restoration Vineyard Church in Chattanooga. He’s passionate about giving the next generation opportunities to learn on their feet as they explore their gifts and callings as followers of Christ. Show Notes: Not Be Moved by Vineyard Worship https://youtu.be/pPbOcuJqsmU?si=2wCjFnQZH_aPzepS Restoration Vineyard in Chattanooga, TN https://www.restorationvineyardchurch.com/ Finance Health workshop from VUSA National Conference 2023 https://d1h8uvf6sd4tvp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/20230828155444/Resilient-Leadership-THURSDAY-BREAKOUT.mp3
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An Inheritance Of Rhythm with Calum Rees
09/25/2023
An Inheritance Of Rhythm with Calum Rees
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Calum Rees about being born into a family of rhythm and spending his earliest years touring with his dad's band. Calum shares about finding his way into a musical life, the people who invested in his musicianship and engineering skills as a young man, and the way faith entwined itself throughout. Calum recounts stories where the power of music connected him with community, allowing the Holy Spirit to move in unexpected places, and how music and community now mix in his life as a pastor. Calum Rees immigrated to Canada from the UK in 2006, fulfilling a lifelong dream of living in easy proximity to the mountains. He has invested his life’s work in the Church globally for nearly 30 years, both in worship and pastoral work. For the past nine years Calum has served as lead pastor of Epic Vineyard Church () in Calgary, while also continuing to cultivate worship through touring, recording, and teaching in various settings. Show Notes: Hungry by Vineyard Worship Vineyard Worship resources en español
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Adoración Viña with Daniel and Nicole Hernández
09/18/2023
Adoración Viña with Daniel and Nicole Hernández
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with return guests Nicole and Daniel Hernández about some practical tips for those who are interested in incorporating another language into their worship set, and how to ensure that the translations you find are quality. Nicole and Daniel share about hosting bilingual church services directed at Spanish speakers while working towards being hospitable to English speakers, what they see as important in building a multiethnic community, and why our efforts speak louder than our errors when it comes to bridging cultural divides. Daniel and Nicole Hernández have been involved in the Vineyard Movement, serving in a Viña church in Venezuela and in a Vineyard church in Southern California, and recently planted a Viña church campus for Vineyard Columbus. They are both songwriters and share a passion for bringing Latin rhythms to modern worship. Best of all, they’ve been blessed to do this while enjoying family life with their two teens, Zoe and Jonah. Show Notes: Vineyard Worship Essentials https://www.vineyardworship.com/essentials Vineyard Worship resources en español https://www.vineyardworship.com/adoracion Vineyard Songs https://vineyardsongs.com/
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Meet Vineyard UK's Olu Meduoye
09/11/2023
Meet Vineyard UK's Olu Meduoye
Welcome back to The Ferment Podcast! In this episode, Adam chats with Olu Meduoye about growing up in London in a Christian Nigerian family. They talk about balancing life between leading worship, a career, and family, and Olu shares about his songwriting journey and some of what the Lord is doing in his life right now. Olu Meduoye is a singer, songwriter, musician and worship leader from East London, UK. He currently serves as the worship pastor in his local church and also within the Vineyard Worship movement within the UK. His heart is for the church to seek intimate worship with Jesus and live lives completely abandoned to the will of God. He and his wife, Leshia, lead worship regularly in their church (Highway Vineyard, Stratford), and are regularly guest worship leaders at churches and events in London and around the UK. Show Notes: Listen to Olu on Youtube! Socials: Instagram: thefermentpodcast Twitter (X): fermentcast
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