Season 4, Episode 19 Leadership covers the continuum of time. How can we honor the past, be attentive to the present, and envision the future as influencers? Listen in as Jay Pathak, VUSA national director, reminds us how we can help people navigate every season well. Jay Pathak is the National Director of Vineyard USA. He also serves as the Lead Pastor of the Mile High Vineyard, a family of neighborhood churches in Denver, Colorado. Jay co-wrote a book called The Art of Neighboring: Building Ge...
Oct 18, 2023•54 min
Season 4, Episode 18 Jim Herrington has been a pastor and pastor to pastors for 35 years. He is the co-author of three books, including The Leader's Journey, and he is the co-founder of Faithwalking, a spiritual formation process that equips people to live missionally. He is the co-owner of a leadership development/coaching company also called The Leader's Journey. He and his wife, Betty, live in Houston, Texas, and have five children and six grandchildren. Books and Social Media: • The Leader's...
Oct 01, 2023•39 min
Season 4, Episode 17 This coming November, Ohioans are going to see a proposed amendment on their ballot. You can find a link to the text of that amendment in our shownotes. There's been a lot of emotion in Ohio right now about reproductive rights / abortion - and also a lot of confusion. This past summer, we held a special election here that was aimed at changing our Ohio Constitution to make it HARDER to pass ANY kind of constitutional amendment. That had a surprisingly large turnout, and fail...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Season 4, Episote 16 In a world where culture celebrates their own definiton of exceptionalism, Dr. Esau McCaulley shares his courageous journey of finding space to honor all human stories. Rev. Esau McCaulley, PhD is an associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. He is the author of many works including Sharing in the Son’s Inheritance and the Children’s Book Josie Johnson Hair and the Holy Spirit. His book Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretatio...
Sep 17, 2023•37 min
Season 4, Episode 15 The term influencer has come to be known across social media platforms as people who have knowledge or expertise in certain areas of life and culture. But what does a Christian influencer look like? Listen in as Elizabeth Ranade Janis shares about her personal journey of advocacy and leadership on our first episode of the Influencer Series. Elizabeth Ranade Janis serves as Senior Safeguarding Advisor for World Vision where she leads United States’ efforts to prevent harm and...
Sep 03, 2023•47 min
Season 4, Episode 14 Everyone has something to give when it comes to leadership. As Christian leaders, we carry influence - how we lead matters. Listen in as Julia interviews Eric and Adrienne about their personal leadership stories and hear about what's next for our influencer sermon series.
Aug 20, 2023•32 min
Season 4, Episode 13 In today’s culture, everyone is an activist. People have zeal for numerous causes, but it's sometimes not easy to translate that zeal into real action of doing small things. Real life compassion in action is often not glamorous - it's behind the scenes, and it requires investment over the long haul. Today we are joined by two folks who know a lot about the real work of compassion. Janice has been a member of Vineyard Columbus for 25 years this Summer. She and her husband Pau...
Aug 01, 2023•51 min
Julia interviews Matt about his book on sin as emergent in Paul's letter to the Romans, and what on earth that might have to do with his work at Yale as assistant research scholar and director for the Life Worth Living Program. Matt Croasmun is an Associate Research Scholar and the Director of the Life Worth Living program at the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School and a Lecturer of Divinity and Humanities at Yale University. He is also a staff pastor at the Elm City Vine...
Jul 16, 2023•1 hr
Season 4, Episode 12 Alan Johnson is an Indiana native and 1973 graduate of Indiana University with a degree in journalism and political science. He spent 44 years as a newspaper reporter, winning state and national awards for his coverage of government, mental health, prisons, human trafficking, and human-interest stores. Alan wrote for the Columbus Dispatch where he covered most of Ohio’s 54 executions over 18 years, including serving as an in-person media witness for 21 years. Alan enrolled a...
Jul 02, 2023•52 min
Season 4, Episode 10 Dr. Barbara L. Peacock. Barbara is a spiritual director, author, and preacher. She is the founder of Barbara L. Peacock Ministries, a ministry committed to developing disciples through prayer, spiritual direction, soul care, mentoring, and teaching. Dr. Peacock enjoys traveling, writing, exercising, eating good food and playing games like Scrabble, Every Word and Sudoku. She has been married to her husband Gilbert for 42 years. Barbara has a Doctor of Ministry with a focus o...
Jun 18, 2023•52 min
We're hearing a lot of commencement speeches right now. Highschoolers and young adults are being told to follow their dreams, and some are thinking..."what do I want to do or be? How can I know myself, or choose a vocation? What's next in this phase of life?" We’re joined today by our Vineyard Columbus counseling center director, Dr. David Hartman. David brings a breadth of academic and professional experiences to his work. He has masters degrees in sociology and clinical mental health counselin...
Jun 04, 2023•44 min
Season 4 Episode 7 How to Shut Up, Listen, and Believe "Multicultural relationships are a vaccine to the terrible virus of racism" - Dr. David Anderson Here at Vineyard Columbus, part of our mission statement is to develop multi-ethnic communities of disciples. Multicultural ministry is interwoven into our Christian heritage and guaranteed as the fullness of God’s promised Kingdom. It’s a big deal to us here on the In-Between. But doing the work of multicultural ministry is much more than fellow...
May 07, 2023•51 min
Season 4 Episode 6 This week, Julia and Eric sit down with Dr. David Lamb, Missio Seminary Professor, and Dean of Faculty. David loves to teach the Bible and he loves to give others a love for God’s Word. Listen in as Dr. Lamb unpacks the emotions and character of God throughout Old Testament scripture, and what that means for us today as both Image Bearers and followers of Jesus. https://davidtlamb.com/ Twitter: @DavidTLamb Books: 1. https://bookstore.vineyardcolumbus.org/reads/p/the-emotions-o...
Apr 23, 2023•59 min
Season 4 Episode 5 "Just like the Apostle Paul said, 'We take our ordinary, walking around life and animate it with the Spirit of Christ!" - Dr. DeYoung So often when we hear the word sin, it conjures up legalistic rules in our minds or a boundary we better not break. But what if the Seven Deadly Sins actually point us to more than a set of rules? What if they serve as a self-diagnostic tool which may instead facilitate a life of formation and Christ-likeness? Dr. Rebecca Deyoung has enjoyed tea...
Apr 09, 2023•48 min
Season 4 Episode 4 Dr. John Kim Just a couple of weeks ago, the largest bank failure since 2008, Silicon Valley Bank, failed. In reaction, people today are experiencing vast financial woes and appropriate questions. "What should I do with my money, how can I spot a good investment, did cryptocurrency really collapse, should I lean towards being risk averse or risk tolerant?” Today we’re discussing how we as followers of Jesus can best avoid common finance pitfalls while learning and cultivating ...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Season 4 Episode 3 Dr. Lathania Butler: "We make tools and we use tools. The moment we start looking to tools to fill ANY relational need, we are setting ourselves up to commit the most age old form of idolatry. So when we read the Old Testament and think it’s ridiculous that people are worshiping golden calfs or wooden figures, we should think about ourselves and how we are engaging with materials that are meant to be tools- like phones and chatbots." -Dr Lathania Butler Lathania is a public po...
Mar 12, 2023•53 min
Season 4 Episode 2 Julia and Eric sit down with Dr. J Richard Middleton, professor of biblical worldview and exegesis at Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, NY. He is a native of Jamaica and is the past president of the Canadian-American Theological Association (2011–2014) and the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies (2019–2021). His main research area is biblical theology (especially the Old Testament) with a focus on creation, suffering, eschatology, and the ethics of power. For more on Dr. Mi...
Feb 26, 2023•48 min
Season 4 Episode 1 Eric interviews author, entrepreneur, and public relations expert Jennifer R. Farmer. She is host of the award-winning United Women in Faith, Faith Talks podcast. She is also president of the board of directors for Alabama Values. Farmer founded and runs Spotlight PR LLC, a boutique public relations firm supporting social and racial justice leaders and campaigns. Farmer is the author of “First and Only: A Black Woman’s Guide to Thriving at Work and in Life,” which received an ...
Feb 12, 2023•45 min
Eric and Julia introduce the new video format of The In Between podcast ( available here ) and what to expect in season 4. Don't worry. You can still continue to catch the audio version of the podcast through your favorite podcasting app.
Jan 29, 2023•6 min
Julia and Adrienne wrap up season three of The In Between podcast, look at stories from Alpha, and recount Adrienne's FANTASTIC mac 'n cheese incident from last year's Thanksgiving.
Nov 27, 2022•25 min
This week, Eric sits down with Columbus Blue Jackets head coach, Brad Larsen. Listen in as Brad shares more about his personal faith journey, family life, his professional career, and how leadership in and outside the rink has attributed to his relationship with Jesus. If you've ever wondered, how can I keep myself centered in my faith with all that's going on around me? ...this is the episode for you!
Nov 20, 2022•57 min
On this episode of the In-Between, Eric is joined by a married couple here at Vineyard Columbus, alongside Marriage and Family Pastor, Jason Loehr. As we continue to unpack the good question, "Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?", listen in as we discuss the Biblical framework for sex as well as hear one couple's grace-filled story of tremendous cost that often comes when we choose the alternative to God's design for sex and human flourishing. https://vineyardcolumbus.org/support-for-life https:...
Nov 13, 2022•44 min
Listen in to this previously aired interview with Dr. Miroslav Volf, theologian and public intellectual, author, and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. As we ask the question, "Would Jesus Be a Republican or a Democrat?", Dr. Volf helps shine a light on how to be a bridge builder in a polarized world, how to define oneself by commonalities over differences, and embracing identity "an unreliable ally of any political party." For more of Miroslav Volf, listen here: https://podcasts...
Nov 06, 2022•53 min
Ever wonder why God allows so much pain and suffering? This week, Julia and Eric sit down with parents, Jim and Jan Tate, who lost their son, Corporal Jacob A. Tate, United States Marine, in 2011 while serving in Afghanistan. Listen in to hear how one family's journey through grief and sorrow has led them towards the goodness of God.
Oct 30, 2022•41 min
Julia and Eric discuss all things Bible with Wheaton professor, ancient Near Eastern and Old Testament scholar, Dr. John Walton. Listen in as John unpacks his framework for tackling scripture, and his advice to Bible readers today. John H. Walton, a prolific author and professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School, has signed a three-book contract with IVP Academic. The first book, Faithful Interpretation, will release in Fall 2023. Did you enjoy this podcast? You can listen ...
Oct 23, 2022•59 min
This week, Adrienne and Eric sit down with Dr. Julie Reynolds, a research scientist at the Ohio State department of evolution, ecology and organismal biology and person of faith. Julie is passionate about bridging the perceived divide between science and religion - especially Christianity. Julie writes regular posts for the Science Corner section of The Emerging Scholars Network’s blog. She is also a Sinai and Synapses Fellow; an interfaith group that meets a few times a year to discuss science ...
Oct 16, 2022•50 min
Eric and Pastor Andy Saperstein sit down this week with Ali, a former Muslim who had to flee his war-torn country after becoming a follower of Jesus. After returning to his country, Ali now works with refugees, founded clean water projects and a medical clinic. While ongoing persecution, riots and protests continue to affect his work, Ali remains hopeful. Tune in to this week's podcast to hear how Ali believes that God is working in the Islamic world quietly despite what we may hear about the vi...
Oct 09, 2022•53 min
This week, Eric and Crew In-Stadium announcer Josh Poland, interview Columbus Crew captain and player, Jonathan Mensah. Named as the Columbus Crew Humanitarian of the Year for his charity work and his volunteer efforts in the Columbus community, Mensah demonstrates what it's like to lead both on and off the field. If you're wondering how people live out their faith in the professional world of sports, this is an episode you don't want to miss!
Oct 02, 2022•40 min
Ever been curious about the power of a simple invitation? This week, Julia interviews high school students and Vineyard Columbus student leaders, Ashlynn and Dessy, alongside pastor Ellie Smith. Hear the story of how taking a risk can change the course of someone's life...forever.
Sep 25, 2022•37 min
This week, Julia & Eric sit down with John Wentz, Executive Director of Alpha USA. Since joining the Alpha USA team in 2015, John has led the expansion of regional networks, has invested in the growth of context ministries (youth, prisons, Catholic), and has improved training nationally and internationally. John developed the hub church strategy and designed the core of Alpha USA’s church engagement framework, both of which are now being implemented globally. Hear more of John's story which ...
Sep 18, 2022•43 min
