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The Local Pastor016: Creation Care with John WithumWelcome back to The Local Pastor!
In this episode, we talk with Pastor John Withum of First Baptist Church of Oregon City, Oregon. He has a passion for God's creation and making sure that it is cared for. If you feel uncomfortable about some of the topics that's okay. Just listen with an open Bible.
Enjoy the show!
What is Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK)? Read more here.
Recommendations from John Withum:
Captain Planet Wiki
Simply Jesus by N.T. Wright
Willie James Jennings - Acts Commentary
Saving Us: A Climate Scientis...
2024-04-301h 01
The Local Pastor015: The Good Big Bad WolfWelcome back to The Local Pastor! This is the first episode of season two and although it took longer than we hoped, we are back!
In this episode, we talk about the ministries of parenting and ordination. Then, Andrew reads his children's story The Good Big Bad Wolf.
Enjoy the show!
Books Amanda is excited about:
Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley
2024-03-2142 min
The Local Pastor014: Granny TetrickWelcome to The Local Pastor! This is the final episode of season 1 and we will be back by the new year. We are utilizing this time to plan and scheme and become better at this whole podcast thing.
In this episode, we talk about the importance of playing with the community and we dig into Andrew's family history about his Granny Tetrick, his Grandma's great-grandma so his great-great-great-granny. Granny Tetrick was one of the early pastors and leaders in the Church of the Nazarene, and we are excited to share a bit of her story.
2023-09-0530 minThe Local Pastor013: Preachin' & Teachin'Welcome to the Local Pastor! In this Episode, Andrew and Amanda talk about the differences between preaching and teaching. Andrew walks us through his sermon writing process throughout the week and we hear his passion for the details and for getting it "right".
We talk about our recent vacation as well as a few of the fascinating questions our 4yo has been asking.
Enjoy the show!
Andrew recommends:
The Homiletical Plot, Expanded Edition: The Sermon as Narrative Art Form by Eugene L. Lowry
The New Beacon B...
2023-08-2240 minThe Local Pastor012: A New HopeWelcome to episode 012 of the Local Pastor! On today's episode we interview Pastor Sarah Fredrick from New Hope Community Church of the Nazarene. Andrew and Amanda talk about Andrew's Pastoral review, getting ready for another vacation, and squeezing a fishing trip in among the crazy.
We hope you enjoy the show!
2023-08-081h 00The Local Pastor011: All Pretenses FallWelcome to episode 011 of the Local Pastor! On today's episode we interview Pastor Curt McFarland and his wife, Kathleen. Andrew and Amanda talk about Vacation Bible School, suffering the little children, and pastor's wifery.
Please bear with us as there is background noise throughout the show from our children.
We hope you enjoy the show!
2023-07-251h 09The Local Pastor010: Life After DeathWelcome to episode 010 of the Local Pastor! On today's episode we have a special guest, Pastor's wife Maria Inskeep. Maria's husband, Andy died tragically in 2020. She shares their story and how her ministry has bloomed and gone in directions she never would have thought. It's a wonderful reminder of God's faithfulness and love.
In addition, Andrew and Amanda talk about our culture and how it reacts to the idea of death and dying and of course as a parent, navigating the tough questions in age appropriate ways.
We hope you enjoy the show!
2023-07-111h 04The Local Pastor009: Small. Slow. Weird.Welcome to the Local Pastor! This week Andrew and Amanda talk about the recent Church Campout and how God's grace shone through the rain. We interview pastor John Withum of The First Baptist Church of Oregon City and Andrew finds a Kindred Spirit.
"It's not size where we find our strength... We don't judge strength by the numbers, but by where we get our strength which is God the Father." - John Withum
We hope you enjoy the show!
Things mentioned in the show:
Pastor John mentions recommended...
2023-06-271h 08The Local Pastor008: Macro Rhythms & Spiritual MaturityWelcome to the Local Pastor! This week Andrew and Amanda discuss the difficulty of finding normalcy and the necessity on focusing on Macro Rhythms instead. Andrew talks about the resources and tools he finds valuable in his work and he geeks out a bit about church architecture, NT Wright, and other things.
We hope you enjoy the show!
Things mentioned in the show:
“‘You are what you think’ is a motto that reduces human beings to brains-on-a-stick (p. 3),” James K.A. Smith in You Are What You Love
The story...
2023-06-1348 minThe Local Pastor007: Grace, Grace, Grace!Welcome to The Local Pastor podcast! Andrew and Amanda interview Pastor John Stevens of Zion Lutheran Church in Oregon City Oregon and the host of Dollar Store Children's Sermons on Youtube. Andrew and Amanda discuss life and some books that have fed Andrew in this time of personal change with a knee surgery and new baby. All this and more on Episode 007 of The Local Pastor!
10:32 - Interview with Pastor John Stevens
Link to our blog with information, future episodes, and thoughtful posts: https://thelocalpastor.com/
Books Andrew Mentioned:
Churches and the Crisis o...
2023-05-3056 minThe Local Pastor006 Special Episode: You Never Forget Your FirstWelcome to The Local Pastor podcast! We are excited to be back from our 2 month paternity/maternity leave. This is a special episode where we share the story of our first pastorate at the Vale Church of the Nazarene in Vale, Oregon.
Link to our blog with information, future episodes, and thoughtful posts: https://thelocalpastor.com/
Background music used in this episode:
Music by lemonmusicstudio from Pixabay
Music by Daddy_s_Music from Pixabay
Music by StudioKolomna from Pixabay
Music by R...
2023-05-1630 min
The Local Pastor005: The Lenten Season and Co-pastorsWelcome to The Local Pastor podcast! Andrew interviews Pastors Kaitlyn and Braden Haley Deisher of Ceres Valley View Church of the Nazarene. Andrew and Amanda discuss The Lenten Season and the desire to skip over the hard parts and get to the warm fuzzies of Christmas and Easter. All this and more on Episode 005 of The Local Pastor!
This episode is coming a week late due to the birth of Andrew and Amanda's son, Sam before the editing process was complete. The podcast will be on a break while we recover and bond with the newest member...
2023-03-141h 01The Local Pastor004: Paternity Leave, Holy Week, and Church Business, Oh My!Welcome to The Local Pastor podcast! Andrew interviews Pastor Jesse Ruby of South Austin Church of the Nazarene. Andrew and Amanda discuss the impending birth of their son and the work work work climate of our culture. All this and more on Episode 004 of The Local Pastor!
Link to our blog with information, future episodes, and thoughtful posts: https://thelocalpastor.com/
2023-02-2159 minThe Local Pastor003: The Lay PastorWelcome to The Local Pastor podcast! Amanda interviews Pastor Cydni Waldner of Vale United Methodist Church and discusses her calling as a lawyer and lay pastor and all the challenges and blessings that have lead to it. Andrew and Amanda discuss this time of year between the holidays and the administrative side of pastoring. All this and more on Episode 003 of The Local Pastor!
8:35 - Interview with Pastor Tim Brewer
Link to our blog with information, future episodes, and thoughtful posts: https://thelocalpastor.com/
2023-02-0755 minThe Local Pastor002: Too Sick to Preach?Welcome to The Local Pastor podcast! Andrew interviews Pastor Tim Brewer of The Ontario Church of the Nazarene and discusses the unique difficulties of state border towns and the value of preaching. Plus, when vacation ends in sickness - who preaches on Sunday? All this and more on Episode 002 of The Local Pastor!
9:36 - Interview with Pastor Tim Brewer
Link to our blog with information, future episodes, and thoughtful posts: https://thelocalpastor.com/
2023-01-2457 min
The Local Pastor001: Vacation Crunch & Beauty's InfluenceWelcome to the first episode of The Local Pastor podcast! Andrew and Amanda are joined by Pastor Scott Klepach of Naches Peace of Christ Church as we discuss the importance of liturgy and beauty in ministry. Plus, a fishing trip does not go as planned. All this and more on our very first podcast!
8:09 - Interview with Pastor Scott Klepach
Link to our blog with information, future episodes, and thoughtful posts: https://thelocalpastor.com/
2023-01-1055 min