The Broken Vessels Podcast

Episode 21: My Story of Brokenness and Redemption (Part 1) with Guest Johnathan Eltrevoog

My guest and I discuss my early days in the faith and the direction God takes me. Show Notes: Johnathan Eltrevoog has been a radio show host and public personality for over 20 years and has interviewed guests like Tim Keller, Randy Stonehill, Phil Keaggy, Steven Curtis Chapman, David Crowder and others. He is a close friend and agreed to do this interview so I could share my story of brokenness and redemption in the Gospel. https://www.wbgl.org/show/mornings/ Broken Vessels Podcast Contact : Ema...

Episode 20: Broken by Pietism (Part 2) with Guest Jon Moffitt

My guest, Jon Moffit of the Theocast podcast and Grace Reformed Church in Spring Hill, TN, and I discuss how pietism brings brokenness and what it is that brings us healing, hope and encouragement as the solution. Show notes : Guest: Jon Moffitt Jon was born and raised in the sunny desert of Southern California. He is the senior pastor of Grace Reformed Church in Spring Hill, TN. Jon is married to Judith, and they have four children: Charis, Titus, Jane, and Knox. Jon’s father was a pastor for 2...

Episode 19: Broken by Pietism (Part 1) with Guest Jon Moffitt

My guest, Jon Moffit of the Theocast podcast and Grace Reformed Church in Spring Hill, TN, and I discuss pietism. We discuss what it is, the affect it has on us as believers and some examples of what it looks like. Show notes : Guest: Jon Moffitt Jon was born and raised in the sunny desert of Southern California. He is the senior pastor of Grace Reformed Church in Spring Hill, TN. Jon is married to Judith, and they have four children: Charis, Titus, Jane, and Knox. Jon’s father was a pastor for ...

Episode 18: From Brokenness to Reconciliation and Restoration (Part 2) with Guest Jeffery S. White

In this second part of a 2 part discussion on spiritual reconciliation and restoration, my guest and I discuss what reconciliation and restoration should look like biblically, how it often looks when done poorly, and practical steps those who have been abused can take to deal with those that have abused them. Show notes : Guest: Jeffrey S. White Jeffery S. White has been in the Gospel ministry in one form or another since 1986, so over 36 years. For the first 32 of these years, he served in vari...

Episode 17: From Brokenness to Reconciliation and Restoration (Part 1) with Guest Jeffery S. White

My guest and I discuss what reconciliation and restoration should look like biblically and how it often looks when done poorly. Show notes : Guest: Jeffrey S. White Jeffery S. White has been in the Gospel ministry in one form or another since 1986, so over 36 years. For the first 32 of these years, he served in various pastoral, denominational, and church planting roles. Then for 3 years after pastoring, he served in clinical settings as both a hospital and hospice chaplain. Since 2018, he has b...

Episode 16: Broken by Church Discipline -- Guest Jeffery S. White

My guest and I do some review on church discipline discussions we had on our spiritual abuse series and then take a deep dive into the topic of how church discipline is misunderstood and misapplied and how that brings brokenness in the life of believers and in the life of the church. Show notes : Guest: Jeffrey S. White Jeffery S. White has been in the Gospel ministry in one form or another since 1986, so over 36 years. For the first 32 of these years, he served in various pastoral, denomination...

Episode 15: Broken When You Lose Everything and Your Life Is “Over” (Part 2) -- Guest: Chad Bird

In this the second part of a two part series of the podcast, my guest and I discuss what repentance actually is according to God, what that looks like, and how God breaks us to rebuild or re-create us into His image! We talk about the hope and freedom the Gospel brings to us broken sinners saved by grace!! Show Note s: Guest: Chad Bird Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master’s degrees from ...

Episode 14: Broken When You Lose Everything and Your Life Is “Over” (Part 1) -- Guest: Chad Bird

In this first part of a two part series of the podcast, my guest and I discuss the brokenness and destruction we experience in our lives, the examples we see in Scripture of God's people experiencing the same, and how Christ is the answer to all of it! Show Note s: Guest: Chad Bird Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master’s degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College...

Episode 13: Broken by Glawspel: Understanding the Law/Gospel distinction with Guest Justin Perdue

My guest and I take a deep dive in looking at the importance of understanding the Law/Gospel distinction and how not understanding these categories in their proper context can bring much brokenness and pain in a believer's life! Show Notes: Justin Perdue is the lead pastor of Covenant Baptist Church in Arden, NC (South Asheville). He is cohost of Theocast, a Reformed media ministry, where he records a weekly podcast and has co-authored multiple books. Justin is married to his wife, Michelle, and...

Episode 12: Broken by Spiritual Abuse (Part 3) with Guest Jeffrey S. White

My guest and I continue our conversation concerning spiritual abuse and its relation to brokenness in the church and a believer's life from the perspective of our personal experience. We also discuss what some of the solutions are in dealing with spiritual abuse. Show notes: Guest: Jeffrey S. White Jeffery S. White has been in the Gospel ministry in one form or another since 1986, so over 36 years. For the first 32 of these years, he served in various pastoral, denominational, and church plantin...

Episode 11: Broken by Spiritual Abuse (Part 2) with Guest Jeffrey S. White

My guest and I continue our discussion on spiritual abuse and how it's perpetuated in the church and the differences between legitimate church discipline and actual spiritual abuse. Show notes: Guest: Jeffrey S. White Jeffery S. White has been in the Gospel ministry in one form or another since 1986, so over 36 years. For the first 32 of these years, he served in various pastoral, denominational, and church planting roles. Then for 3 years after pastoring, he served in clinical settings as both ...

Episode 10: Broken by Spiritual Abuse (Part 1) with Jeffrey S. White

My guest and I discuss the definition of spiritual abuse and the effects it has on us as broken believers. Show notes: Guest: Jeffrey S. White Jeffery S. White has been in the Gospel ministry in one form or another since 1986, so over 36 years. For the first 32 of these years, he served in various pastoral, denominational, and church planting roles. Then for 3 years after pastoring, he served in clinical settings as both a hospital and hospice chaplain. Since 2018, he has been the founder and pr...

Episode 9: Brokenness Through Loss--A Discussion with Steven Curtis Chapman

I had to the opportunity to talk to Christian Music Artist Steven Curtis Chapman about brokenness in his life and how his music and writing has helped him wade through the brokenness he has faced in the loss of his precious daughter. Songs discussed by Steven Curtis Chapman: Higher Ways https://youtu.be/z0Dg-InE8VQ With Hope https://youtu.be/JmyUgsmCzB4 My Redeemer Is Faithful and True https://youtu.be/-pHhfe4tVSo Scripture References: Isaiah 55:8-9 Job 19:25-27 Original Interview www.wbgl.org/s...

Episode 8: Broken by Bad Theology--Special Guest: Pat Abendroth of The Pactum

My guest and I discuss how bad theology can bring brokenness and what the solution is. Patrick Abendroth is the Senior Pastor of Omaha Bible Church in Omaha, Nebraska where he enjoys a vibrant expository preaching ministry. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska (B.A.), The Master's Seminary (MDiv), and Ligonier Academy (DMin). He also co-hosts a weekly theology podcast, He’s been married to Molly for 31 years, have five children, and is pretty into bikes: The Pactum. // THEPACTUM.ORG...

Episode 7: The Only Hope for Brokenness--The Gospel in Ephesians

I go through several passages from the book of Ephesians as we seek encouragement and hope for brokenness in the Gospel from the Apostle Paul. I hope this will encourage you!! Scripture References : Ephesians 1-3

Episode 6: Brokenness and The Problem of Evil (Part 2): Speacial

My guest and I discuss the sovereignty of God, the problem of evil and how the Gospel is the answer to our brokenness in light of these truths. Pastor Brett Revlett has been the senior pastor of Crete Church (PCA) in Crete, IL since 2018. He was previously a senior pastor in Utah and New Jersey and has been in vocational ministry since 1995. He has bachelor’s degree in Evangelism and Discipleship from Moody Bible Institute and a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deer...

Episode 5: Brokenness and The Problem of Evil (Part 1) — Special Guest, Pastor Brett Revlett

My guest and I discuss the sovereignty of God, the problem of evil and how the Gospel is the answer to our brokenness in light of these truths. Pastor Brett Revlett has been the senior pastor of Crete Church (PCA) in Crete, IL since 2018. He was previously a senior pastor in Utah and New Jersey and has been in vocational ministry since 1995. He has bachelor’s degree in Evangelism and Discipleship from Moody Bible Institute and a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deer...

Episode 4: Broken by Sin (Part 2) — Special Guest, Jeffrey S. White

My guest and I discuss the effects of sin in relation to brokenness. Show notes: Guest: Jeffrey S. White Jeffery S. White has been in the Gospel ministry in one form or another since 1986, so over 36 years. For the first 32 of these years, he served in various pastoral, denominational, and church planting roles. Then for 3 years after pastoring, he served in clinical settings as both a hospital and hospice chaplain. Since 2018, he has been the founder and president of Divine Initiative which is ...

Episode 3: Broken by Sin (Part 1) —Special Guest, Jeffrey S. White

My guest and I discuss the effects of sin in relation to brokenness. Show notes: Guest: Jeffrey S. White Jeffery S. White has been in the Gospel ministry in one form or another since 1986, so over 36 years. For the first 32 of these years, he served in various pastoral, denominational, and church planting roles. Then for 3 years after pastoring, he served in clinical settings as both a hospital and hospice chaplain. Since 2018, he has been the founder and president of Divine Initiative which is ...

Ep. 2: A Theology of Brokenness

A discussion on the Theology of Brokenness. Show Notes: Scripture References: Jeremiah 18:4 Ps. 31:12; 44:19 Matt. 21:42-44 Romans 8:28 Romans 9 “Why We Should Use the Language of Brokenness” Article by Jared C Wilson https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/use-language-brokenness/?amp

Episode 1: Welcome to the Broken Vessels Podcast!!

Hello! My name is Josh and I’m hoping this new podcast will encourage you in Christ and how He has come to heal you in your brokenness and the brokenness of this world! You can reach me at brokenvesselspod@gmail.com

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