Welcome to Keystone Conversations! We're back with new episodes for this fall season. In today's podcast, Pastors Brent and Randy introduce Garrett Belzer, Keystone Church's new Salt Company Director! You'll hear Garrett's personal story, as he travels from the Salt Company at Iowa State University down to DMACC in Ankeny, to Waco, Texas, then back here to Ankeny. We cannot wait to see how Salt Ankeny flourishes under Garrett's leadership!
Welcome to Keystone Conversations! It is no secret that Keystone Church's members, staff and ministries are dedicated to fulfilling the Great Commission: to "go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." (Matthew 28:19 CSB) In this podcast episode, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy are back together, delving deep into how we at Keystone can practically obey God's commission. During the past five years, Keystone has ...
Welcome to Keystone Conversations! Today's episode contains a celebration of God's faithfulness at Keystone as Pastors Brent and Randy are joined by Pastor Matt Mabry. If you are unfamiliar with who Pastor Matt is, he is Keystone's current church planter. He, his family, his staff team, and their launch team will be moving to Bowling Green, Kentucky, to plant Anthem Hill Church in the fall. Listen as they look forward with anticipation, excited to see how God will move in Bowling Green and on We...
Welcome to Keystone Conversations! In today's episode, Pastor Brent continues the "Five Questions" series. Seeking to provide practical wisdom for the listener, he sits down with author and Bible teacher, his wife Kari Minter. Over the course of this podcast, the couple comment on shared experiences and dispense apt insights on topics like parenting and marriage.
In this episode, Pastor Brent sits down with our Senior Director of Family Ministries, Erin Carlson, and Keystone Member and registered Christian counselor, Jill Thomas. They discuss the recent Parent Equipping workshop and dive deeper into how authority, discipline, and correction adapts as kids grow, while making sure to keep God’s Word as the unwavering foundation. Listen in!
Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy host a special guest today: Keystone's Worship Director Jesse Antelman. Pastor Brent and Jesse, both with rich worship backgrounds, explore many facets of worship. Pastor Randy, with a less pronounced history of corporate worship, offers a varying perspective from the two. This dynamic makes for an engaging listening experience on today's episode. Whether you are musically inclined or not, the contents of this podcast will be deeply moving and edifying!
Today, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy sit down with Keystone's Community Pastor, Todd Wallace. Pastor Todd is in charge of Connection Group health and organization as well as Keystone's Care Ministry. The triad discuss the practical aspects of caring for the church body, the elders' roles in church care and how to seek aid when confronting difficult trials.
In today's episode, Pastor Brent walks through a conversation of life, death and marriage with special guest and personal friend, Jeff Bramble. Delving deep into personal and Biblical accounts, the pair discuss how grief, hope and eternity plays a significant role in the life of a Christian.
In this episode, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy launch a fun new segment called "Five Questions." The name is quite self-explanatory: through the use of five questions, Pastor Randy allows us the opportunity to peer into Pastor Brent's personal walk with Christ. This episode contains thoughtful answers and practical tips from Pastor Brent, aiming to edify the listener.
In this episode, Pastor Brent introduces our global missions lead Taylor and the pair talk international outreach. If you'd like to learn more about where Keystone Church is seeking to spread the Gospel, click here . Pastor Brent and Taylor mention a plethora of resources in this episode, including books and videos. Here are links to all of them so you can read or watch them yourself! Videos The State of Global Christianity Books Hudson Taylor Isobel Kuhn Gladys Aylward Jim and Elisabeth Elliot ...
In this episode, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy interview Brian Frye, the director of multiplying churches for the Send Network. Pastor Brent, Pastor Randy and Brian Frye talk about the spiritual and biblical importance of church planting in the midst of a sinful world. Here's a link to the Send Network's website for more information about church planting: https://www.namb.net/send-network/
In this week's podcast episode, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy talk through tithing and generosity and discuss how year-end giving impacts Keystone. To learn more about giving at Keystone, go to keystonelife.com/give .
In this episode, Pastor Brent introduces us to Jesse Antelman, Keystone Church's new Worship Director! Get to know Jesse as he delves into his musical upbringing.
In this episode, Pastors Brent and Randy inform us of the third main eschatological view: postmillennialism. Postmillennialists maintain that the coming of the kingdom “on earth as it is in heaven” will materialize incrementally in this world. They also share their personal standpoints on the end times. Listen to them break down the rest of this view and wrap up our eschatology series.
In this second half of Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy’s live podcast event, the pair answer valuable, relevant questions submitted by members and attenders of Keystone Church.
In this first half of Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy’s live podcast episode, the duo walk us through important information regarding the meld of Christianity and politics. You’ll hear practical ways to remain steadfast in God’s presence in a world constantly promoting political division and animosity.
In this episode, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy talk through the second primary eschatological view: amillennialism. In a nutshell, the amillennialism view says “it’s already here, but not yet fully experienced.” Listen to them break down the rest of this view, dive into covenant theology, and more.
What is premillennialism? Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy talk about the first of the three primary views of the Last Things. They give an overview of premillennialism, dive in to the differences between historic and dispensational premillennialism, and end with hopeful reminders we all can agree with. Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvNJOve4aRo
We’re kicking off a new, 4-part series on eschatology, or the “last things.” In this episode, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy introduce what eschatology is, why it’s important to talk about, and some key terms to know for the rest of this series. Studying the end times can be confusing, and there are varying views on it, but we should always view it with hope and a willingness to trust God. Listen to this introduction to eschatology and stay tuned for the rest of the series in the coming weeks....
In this episode, Pastor Brent talks with Dr. Mark Mayfield, who is the assistant professor of counseling at Colorado Christian University and also an author, speaker, leadership coach, and counselor. A couple months ago, he came and taught an Equipping session on creating a culture of mental, spiritual, and emotional health. Now, they dive more in-depth into the topic and give practical and insightful tips on feelings, emotions, and how parents can help their children navigate through them and c...
For some of us, communion is a normal part of church service. For others, it can be confusing. Pastor Randy and Pastor Brent break it all down, explain the Scriptural basis, and what Keystone Church believes about communion. They also answer some common questions about communion, including: Why do we take communion on Sundays? What is it exactly? Who should take communion? How should we approach communion? Are there moments when you should let the communion plate pass by?...
What is baptism all about? We look back and celebrate the baptisms that took place last Sunday, as people of all ages took their next step of obedience to Jesus. But we also get back to the basics and discuss: How should you be baptized? When should you be baptized? Why should you be baptized? What does Keystone believe about baptism? If you’re a follower of Jesus and have not yet been baptized, we invite you to take this step of obedience to Christ. For more info, visit keystonelife.com/baptism...
Following our Sermon on Parenting in our Not Your Own Series, Pastor Brent and Sr Director of Family Ministries, Erin Carlson sit down to discuss practical ways to ensure you are spending your time on the biblical responsibilities of parents. Podcast Notes Resources Mentioned to be Included Know & Follow Library - Parenting Not Your Own - Parenting...
In 2025, we're planting a church in....(listen to find out)! Pastor Brent and church planter Matt Mabry talk about our 2025 church plant location, why this location was chosen, and the unique opportunities this campus and city offers to share the Gospel. Join us in praying for Matt & Rachel Mabry and the 2025 church plant. If you feel like God is stirring in your heart to go, you can fill out the church plant interest form at keystonelife.com/churchplant . Resources: Podcast Episode: Introdu...
In this episode, Pastor Brent talks with Betty Baker, Keystone's Outreach Coordinator. Listen for an update on the exciting things that Keystone is doing to partner with local organizations that care for children in foster care, those going through adoptions, and also those caring for the vulnerable in our community. As part of this Keystone Conversations episode, we will have a chance to listen to a Keystone Stories episode. In this podcast episode, Jeremy and Karen Kuhns share about their ongo...
In this episode, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy talk with Pastor Daniel Nemmers, lead pastor at Salt Church in Bloomington/Normal, Illinois - the second church plant of Keystone Church. In this episode, we learn about the great blessings and difficult times the church has navigated since opening its doors in 2022 including how we can best support and pray for our brothers and sisters of Salt Church.
In this episode, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy provide additional insights surrounding a recent sermon in our You Are Not Your Own series focusing on the Christian and government. In addition to expanding on some key sermon points, the pastors dig deeper into questions about civil disobedience, cross-cultural realities and the role of ‘hot topics’. Resources: Keystone Sermon - Not Your Own: Government...
In this episode, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy celebrate the significant highlights happening right now across Keystone ministries. Celebrate with us and catch up on what’s going on across Keystone Equip, Keystone Missions, foster care and our focus for Easter! Resources: (Next Steps at Keystone) https://linktr.ee/nextsstepsatkeystone
In this special episode, we point you to a breakout Pastor Brent and his wife Kari recently taught at the Salt Company Conference over Navigating an Over Sexualized World. While the talk was given to college students, it is a topic all Christ Followers have to wrestle with in their christian life. Everywhere we look sex and sexuality are promoted and celebrated. It has become the core of our desires, and even crept into our identity. The Christ follower is increasingly in a hostile place as we t...
In this episode, Pastor Brent and Pastor Randy introduce the vision for stewardship at Keystone. In addition to providing details and insight into our Financial Equipping opportunities this semester, they explore why this is such an important (and uncomfortable) topic for our people and our community to tackle. Resources: https://keystonelife.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2109433...
