Podcast: What’s Brewing

What is mission and why does it matter? This is the place we talk to people who are actively engaged in that question and discovering a wide variety of pathways to follow Jesus the peaceful One. Push play and join the adventure as we explore how God is showing up in the neighborhood and people of faith are living out mission in transforming ways.

769 | What’s Brewing | Combined Reunions in the Northwest | Part II

But wait… there’s more! That’s right, host Robin Linkhart is back with guests Chris, Lisa, Shannon and John to hear more about what they’ve learned in the process of bringing three mission centers, and two countries to one campground for one combined … and amazing … reunion. Listen in as they talk about lessons learned…

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766 | What’s Brewing | Combined Reunions in the Northwest | Part 1

Three mission centers, two countries, one campground, and lots of planning, talking, and listening to one another. All for something new … a combined reunion that would bring together varying traditions and cultures for a shared experience. Listen in to part 1 of the conversation between host, Robin Linkhart and her guests Chris Phelps, Shannon…

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760 | What’s Brewing | Presiding Bishopric Update and Future Plans

If you thought the Presiding Bishopric was only about money and budgets, you’re in for a treat. Join host, Robin Linkhart, for this episode of What’s Brewing to see how generosity not only drives mission, but how mission inspires generosity. Presiding Bishopric Ron Harmon, Wim van Klinken, and Carla Long share their hopes and dreams…

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754 | What’s Brewing | SPEC 2024 Recap

There’s nothing quite like SPEC … a place where young people can come together for a week of personal exploration, leadership development, visual and performing arts, worship, all you can eat soft serve ice cream, and … yes … a bit of healthy sports competition.  No matter one’s level of skill in any of SPEC’s…

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750 | What’s Brewing | Wasatch Front | Part II

It’s time to get a glimpse of what mission and ministry look like in communities of Seekers who are needing a place of welcome and healing for themselves, not to mention communities that look different from week to week and year to year. In this episode of What’s Brewing, we’re picking up where we left…

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749 | What’s Brewing | Wasatch Front | Part 1

In this What’s Brewing episode, we’re headed to Northern Utah, to what we’re calling the Wasatch Front.  Join host Blake Smith as he sits down with Utah Expansion Minister, Laura Pennock, and Salt Lake Pastorate Team Member/Communications Team Member, Brittany Mangelson, for a look into some very dynamic ministries that look a little different than…

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726 | What’s Brewing | East Brewton Congregation | Wayne Ellis

It doesn’t get any more real … and welcoming… than a church where kids are included, bathrooms are available to the general public, music comes from a boombox, and the podium is made out of a cardboard box found out behind the building.  Welcome to East Brewton, AL, a congregation that started as a house…

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720 | What’s Brewing | Ministry for Dummies | Camp Song Tier List

Which campfire songs are your favorite… your least favorite? In this episode of What’s Brewing, we’ve cross-posted an episode from Ministry for Dummies in which Humberto and Jacob are stirring up controversy… but it’s all in fun. Listen in as Humberto and Jacob offer their very humble opinions about some classics, some all-time favorites, and…

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714 | What’s Brewing | Forest Hills Scripture Garden

Healing spaces, educational opportunities, community connections … who knew all this (and more) could be found in a scripture garden? Join host Blake Smith for this episode of What’s Brewing where he sits down with Forest Hills Scripture Garden co-founder, Joyce Blair, and leader of the new “Friends of the Garden” leadership team, Blake Rosbury,…

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709 | What’s Brewing Live Event: The Road to Welcoming and Affirming

The Road to Welcoming and Affirming is a long and winding road, but the travel is well worth it. Just ask our panelists: Nancy McClellan, Matt Bryant, and Humberto Tinsman. In this episode which originally aired as a live event on May 6, 2024, they sit down with co-hosts Linda Stanbridge and Blake Smith to…

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