<p>Matt and Rex interview <a href="https://www.kentuckypress.com/author/elder-john-sparks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Elder John Sparks</a>, author of <em>The Roots of Appalachian Christianity: The Life & Legacy of Shubal Stearns </em>to discover more about the history of the Church and religious experience and practice in the region. </p>

State of the Church in Appalachia (Part 1)

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.