Music in Appalachia
Rex and Dr. Matt talk with Jonathan Buckner, founding member of the bluegrass gospel band Chosen Road, about the history, meaning, and hope of music in Appalachia.
Jan 31, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Level Paths
The Appalachian Ministry Institute of Tri-State Bible College affirms, encourages, and equips those engaged in Appalachian ministry to keep the glory of God in clear view (Isa. 40:3–5; Mk. 1:2–4; Lk. 3:4–6). Tri-State Bible College is located in central Appalachia in South Point, Ohio. The Level Paths podcast of the Appalachian Ministry Institute is hosted by Rex J. Howe, President of Tri-State Bible College, and Dr. J. Matt Shamblin, Appalachian Research Fellow at Tri-State Bible College.
Episodes
Christmas in Appalachia
Dr. Matt and Rex close out 2022 with a conversation about Christmas traditions in Appalachia. Happy Advent and Christmas to all! Come Lord Jesus!
Dec 17, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 14
The Nazarene Church in Appalachia
Dr. Matt Shamblin, TSBC Appalachian Research Fellow, and Dr. Mark Phillips, TSBC VP of Academics, talk with Dr. Desmond Barrett, Pastor of Summit Church of the Nazarene in Boyd County, KY about the history and impact of the Nazarene Church in Appalachia.
Nov 24, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Evangelism in Appalachia
Dr. Matt and Pres. Rex explore evangelism in Acts 4-5 with a view toward contextualizing evangelism in Appalachia. Evangelism methods and resources are discussed.
Oct 24, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Adaptive Leadership in Appalachia
Dr. Matt and Rex talk shop on Christian leadership and how the religious landscape of a contemporary Appalachian context requires adaptive leaders.
Oct 10, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 11
When Ministry Hurts in Appalachia
Dr. Matt and Rex talk about the painful realities of ministry as contextualized in Appalachia and explore why there's hope to press on toward Christ.
Sep 26, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Biblical Illiteracy in Appalachia
Biblical illiteracy is an increasing problem in the America culture and church. Dr. Matt and Rex welcome Dr. Brian J. Vickers to discuss this problem in Appalachia.
Aug 14, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Hope for Churches in Appalachia
Dr. Matt and Rex find revitalizing hope for declining churches in Appalachia in a conversation with Pastor Jason McClanahan.
Jul 25, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The Bible in Appalachia
Dr. Matt and Rex welcome Dr. Elijah Hixson (CSNTM) and Dr. Peter Gurry (Phoenix Seminary), who are co-editors of Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism . Join the conversation about journey of the Bible from original text through the copying process to translations and the unique experiences of encountering the Bible in Appalachian contexts, particularly the issue of KJV-Onlyism.
Jul 15, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Pastoral Searches in Appalachia
Dr. Matt Shamblin and Rex Howe host a conversation with Jason Lowe about pastoring and pastoral searching in Appalachia. Since 2013, Jason has served as the Associational Mission Strategist for the Pike Association of Southern Baptists, a network of Southern Baptist churches located in southeastern Kentucky. In this role, he consults with pastors and other church members on a regular basis. In addition to this role, he began serving as the Executive Pastor for First Baptist Church in Pikeville i...
Jun 16, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Ministry Together in Appalachia
Dr. Matt and Rex discuss the importance is fellowship among those who are serving, shepherding, and stewarding in Christ’s mission. Along the way, they recap the 2022 Appalachian Ministry Conference at Tri-State Bible College.
Apr 22, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Rural Renaissance & Mission in Appalachia
Dr. Matt Shamblin and Rex Howe talk with Dr. Jeff Clark, Global Rural Researcher for the International Mission Board and Wheaton College’s Rural Matters Institute.
Mar 09, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Mental Health in a Post-COVID Appalachia
Matt and Rex welcome back Pastor Brad Brandt of Wheelersburg Baptist Church. Brad is a Certified Biblical Counselor with ACBC. In this episode, we discuss mental health in post-pandemic and how talking to ourselves and to God may be what we need.
Mar 03, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Adoption in Appalachia
Matt and Rex invite you to a conversation with Rachel Kinder (MissionWV), Dale Suttles (Sunrise Children's Services), and Dr. Kevin Bloomfield (Necco) to consider the biblical call upon the local churches of the Appalachian region for participation in adoption and foster care.
Jan 26, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Church Planting in Appalachia
Matt and Rex sit with three experienced church planters in Appalachia. Chris Priestly, Jason Johnson, and Bobby Thomas pass on their wisdom and encouragement for those serving in Christ's commission by planting churches in Appalachia.
Jan 04, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Strategic Planning for Level Paths in Appalachia
Matt and Rex discuss the phases of strategic planning and implementation in an Appalachian setting.
Nov 23, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Prayer and Revival in the Rural Church
Dr. and Pastor Jeff VanGoethem traces the history of American revival movements and the impact of prayer to those movements. Matt, Rex, and Jeff consider what God’s burden is today.
Oct 31, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 13
State of the Church in Appalachia (Part 2)
Pastors David Lemming and Tim Yates of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church in Huntington, WV engage with Matt and Rex about the condition of the church and pastoral ministry and leadership through COVID-19.
Oct 20, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 12
State of the Church in Appalachia (Part 1)
Pastors Ryan Navy of River Valley Church , Jacob Marshall of Antioch Baptist Church , and Kenny Estep of Shawnee Hills Baptist Church engage with Matt and Rex about the condition of the church in Appalachia and pastoral ministry through COVID-19.
Oct 14, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Roots of Appalachian Christianity with Elder John Sparks
Matt and Rex interview Elder John Sparks , author of The Roots of Appalachian Christianity: The Life & Legacy of Shubal Stearns to discover more about the history of the Church and religious experience and practice in the region.
Oct 06, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Called to Shepherd & Love in Appalachia with Pastor Tommy Reed
Tommy Reed who pastors Fitzpatrick Baptist Church in Prestonsburg, KY joins Matt and Rex to dissect the call of God on the life of an Appalachian pastor burdened to love a congregation and a neighborhood that includes the Islamic Center of East KY.
Sep 23, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Church Revitalization in Appalachia with Dr. Tom Cheyney (Part 2)
In this two part interview, TSBC 's President Rex Howe and Appalachian Research Fellow Dr. Matt Shamblin welcome Dr. Tom Cheyney to Level Paths, where they discuss key principles and identify contextual challenges to church revitalization in the Appalachian region.
Sep 15, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Church Revitalization in Appalachia with Dr. Tom Cheyney (Part 1)
In this two part interview, TSBC 's President Rex Howe and Appalachian Research Fellow Dr. Matt Shamblin welcome Dr. Tom Cheyney to Level Paths, where they discuss key principles and identify contextual challenges to church revitalization in the Appalachian region.
Sep 06, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Biblical Counseling in Appalachia with Pastor Brad Brandt
Matt & Rex welcome Pastor Brad Brandt. Pastor Brad loves teaching the word of God so that people will love and live for Jesus. He received biblical training from Cedarville University (B.A.), Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary (MDiv Pastoral Studies, ThM Old Testament Studies), and Grace Seminary (DMin). Brad is a certified biblical counselor and Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). He has pastored Wheelersburg Baptist Church since 1987.
Aug 30, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
C(R)T in Appalachia with Dr. Mark Phillips
Dr. Mark Phillips, Professor of Christian Apologetics and Philosophy at Tri-State Bible College, join Matt and Rex for an introductory conversation about Critical (Race) Theory in Appalachia.
Aug 09, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Affirming Persevering Ministry in Tough Times & Places: An Interview with Pastor Desmond Barrett
Dr. J. Matt Shamblin and Rex J. Howe interview Dr. Desmond Barrett, the lead pastor at Summit Church of the Nazarene in Ashland, KY. The Barrett Family came to Summit Nazarene as the pastoral family in January of 2019 after serving in the Virginia and Kentucky Districts. Pastor Desmond is a graduate of Nazarene Bible College with a Bachelor of Ministry degree and Trevecca Nazarene University with a Master of Organizational Leadership and Doctor of Education in Leadership and Professional Practic...
Jul 26, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Introducing Christian Ministry in Appalachia: Part 3
Tri-State Bible College (TSBC) Appalachian Research Fellow Dr. J. Matt Shamblin and TSBC President Rex J. Howe introduce the financial tension facing those serving in Appalachian ministry and explain the aim of the Level Paths podcast.
Jul 14, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Introducing Christian Ministry in Appalachia: Part 2
Tri-State Bible College Appalachian Research Fellow, Dr. J. Matt Shamblin, and TSBC President, Rex J. Howe, continue to introduce Christian ministry in Appalachia through a brief history of the church in the region and by sharing their own Christian experiences as "preacher boys" in central Appalachia.
Jul 07, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Introducing Christian Ministry in Appalachia: Part 1
Dr. J. Matt Shamblin and Rex Howe of the Tri-State Bible College Appalachian Ministry Institute begin to unpack "Appalachia" and the nature of Christian ministry in the region. Matt and Rex discuss the history of Christian ministry in Appalachia, some of the spiritual perils unique to Appalachia, and the level paths giving a clear view to God's glory in Appalachia.
Jun 30, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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