On this episode of Around the Pulpit I sit down with Austin and Adam of the 4:12 collective, a “pop up” style worship ministry that brings the gospel of Christ thru song at multiple churches across Ohio. We hear the journey of how it formed from a basement bible study group to a full ministry. Enjoy!

On this episode of Around The Pulpit, I'm joined by Beneath The Shade director and house manager Kathy Neal. We discuss the formation of her non-profit and go into detail on what they do as a ministry to help women who have been down the path of addiction.

On this episode I’m joined by Sam Brown current pastor of Emmaus Chapel IPCC In the small village of Tuscarawas Ohio. We learn his full story about growing up, his biker days, his different jobs to his career in HVAC all the way to his roles as a street preacher and pastoral work. This episode goes full circle with captivating fun stories along the way to reaching Christ.

On this episode of Around The Pulpit I’m joined by Kristen and Mary of Dayspring Christian Bookstore in New Philadelphia Ohio. We setup right in the middle of the store towards the end of the business day to hear how this small independent store was formed. It’s long lasting success spanning over thirty three years and some good stories about life in marketplace ministry, Hear all this and more here on ATP!

This time on Around The Pulpit I sit down with a coworker of mine Katie. She tells us her story of hardship. Issues with her now ex husband to the loss of a child. Going from one of the roughest seasons to learning about God’s love for her along the way. Find a comfortable place and have the tissues ready and experience this tale of tragedy to testimony.

On this episode of ATP I sit down with Craig and Jacquie from The Movement Community Center in Port Washington Ohio. You’ll get to hear about the vision God has put on them to turn an old church into something so much more. It’s a wonderful story of a non profit on the rise in the beginning stages. Enjoy

On this episode of around the pulpit I sit down with Daniel Bias from the Home Plate Project. We hear about a husband and wife team who grew up in the church going from the worship team to an impacting community outreach in their local rural community of Newcomerstown Ohio. What they are doing for the kids in this area is beyond amazing! Worship services, Easter and Christmas experiences which including giving tons of free gifts to local kids in need and so much more. This episode was long time coming and has even had it’s attacks along the way. Sit back and enjoy. For more information on the home plate project and how you can help visit them on all social media platforms or at https://www.thehomeplateproject.com/

On this episode of ATP I sit down with Adam Riehle former pastor of Maranatha Bible Church in Akron Ohio now production supervisor of jar line operations at Walnut Creek Foods. We discuss his life growing up in a strong family of faith to his calling to become a pastor. We learn about his educational journey as a Bible major and college basketball player along with his full ministry career to where he is now. This episode features stories on equipping youth and parents on how to become closer to Jesus using the word of God as the power source. A story of what it was like to go from pastor to just a member of the congregation and how it opened his eyes to the church and so much more. Take a listen and prepare to have a Bible nearby for post podcast reading on this episode of Around The Pulpit.

On this episode of Around The Pulpit I find myself in Millersburg Ohio located in the heart of Ohio’s Amish country speaking with Kayla, Joanna and Julia from Christian owned Jitters Coffee House. You’ll hear the history of how Martin the late founder of Jitters and his legacy to do all things for God has impacted people coming thru the doors for food and drink as well as his staff. This is a story about community and how faith in Jesus works in every area of life including the marketplace. Enjoy this episode as it will truly leave an impacting impressing and hopefully entertain and inspire you to set some kingdom goals!

A short episode with no guest but the show must go on! Recorded after battling a very rough flu and just before being attacked with fever. It seems the devil wants to put a stop to this podcast in a way but I was destined to get something up. Grab your bible and follow along as I read a little from Luke chapter 2 on the birth of Jesus. Enjoy