Best Abiding Place Ministry Podcasts (2024)

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Goodness of God: Hurricane Beryl Response 26:18

1d ago26:18

26:18

Hurricane Beryl roared through the Caribbean, leaving total destruction in its wake. On Grenada’s Carriacou Island, nearly all structures were destroyed. Less than 24 hours after the storm hit, Samaritan’s Purse began serving those in desperate need of help and hope. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear from Kaitlyn Josten, who joined the first w…

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224. Leadership Through the Lens of Hebrews, with Amy Peeler, author of Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation 39:11

4d ago39:11

39:11

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Amy Peeler, author of Hebrews: Commentaries for Christian Formation, shares her insights on leadership through the lens of the book of Hebrews, drawing parallels between Jesus’ steadfast priesthood and the role of modern pastors and leaders. Her reflections on enduring hope, resilience, and the…

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Fulfilling God's Good Purpose | Philippians 2:12-18 39:17

5d ago39:17

39:17

On Philippians: A Colony of Heaven in a Dissatisfied World Hearing joy radiate from a prison cell is an anomaly; but when you read the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, that’s exactly what you hear. He’d stumbled across the secret to living content and joyfully in any situation. We often fall short of this ideal. We have all the mode…

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The Church: Dwelling Place of God. 48:59

6d ago48:59

48:59

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart. This message was the first message at new location.

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The Next Generation of Volunteers: U.S. Disaster Relief 26:20

8d ago26:20

26:20

Volunteers are the lifeblood of Samaritan’s Purse U.S. Disaster Relief, and the next generation is here to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ when homeowners are at their lowest. In this week’s episode, Bruce Poss with North American Ministries shared how he has seen God’s faithfulness through this next generation of servant leaders. Krist…

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223. Discovering Where God is Already at Work, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:30

11d ago7:30

7:30

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger engage in a discerning conversation about the leadership and mission implications of the idea that God is already pesent in every culture. They consider the respect and humility required when entering new cultures and relationships, especially with the understand…

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Inside Out | Philippians 2:1-11 33:09

12d ago33:09

33:09

On Philippians: A Colony of Heaven in a Dissatisfied World Hearing joy radiate from a prison cell is an anomaly; but when you read the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, that’s exactly what you hear. He’d stumbled across the secret to living content and joyfully in any situation. We often fall short of this ideal. We have all the mode…

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222. Building a Multi-Inclusive Church, with Efrem Smith and Dan Kreiss, authors of Church for Everyone 39:40

18d ago39:40

39:40

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Efrem Smith and Dan Kreiss, the authors of Church For Everyone: Building a Multi-Inclusive Community, explore the importance of multi-inclusivity in church leadership, the need to empower young people in decision-making, and the steps required to break down socio-economic and cultural barriers …

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I Pledge Allegiance... | Philippians 1:27-30 38:32

19d ago38:32

38:32

On Philippians: A Colony of Heaven in a Dissatisfied World Hearing joy radiate from a prison cell is an anomaly; but when you read the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, that’s exactly what you hear. He’d stumbled across the secret to living content and joyfully in any situation. We often fall short of this ideal. We have all the mode…

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Revelation 2:18-29 The Letter to Thyatira Pt. 2 44:16

20d ago44:16

44:16

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.

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Suffering Well: Pastor Skip Heitzig 25:14

22d ago25:14

25:14

Kristy Graham talks with Pastor Skip Heitzig, who pastors Calvary Church in Albuquerque and serves on the board of directors of Samaritan’s Purse. Pastor Skip shares how he came to know Christ through a Billy Graham sermon and talks about what it has been like to travel the world with Franklin Graham, witnessing Samaritan’s Purse projects in action…

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221. Miroslav Volf's Take on Moving Forward, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 8:24

26d ago8:24

8:24

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this conversation, challenging us to resist nostalgia and the allure of a past era—like the 1960s, when the church thrived in a very different context. Reflecting on a quote from Miroslav Volf, Bolsinger, together with Markus Watson, …

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Courage to Live | Philippians 1:21-26 45:54

26d ago45:54

45:54

On Philippians: A Colony of Heaven in a Dissatisfied World Hearing joy radiate from a prison cell is an anomaly; but when you read the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, that’s exactly what you hear. He’d stumbled across the secret to living content and joyfully in any situation. We often fall short of this ideal. We have all the mode…

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Revelation 2:18-21 The Letter to Thyratira 1:04:23

27d ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.

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An Anchor of Hope: Brazil Flood Response 26:19

29d ago26:19

26:19

In response to major flooding across southern Brazil last month, Samaritan's Purse sent a Disaster Assistance Response Team to help in Jesus’ Name. Hear stories from Leslie Klein, a member of our Disaster Assistance Response Team, and testimonies from pastors on the ground, who have witnessed the body of Christ come together in the wake of this tra…

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220. Leading Through Tragedy, Adversity, and Crisis, with Gayle Beebe, author of The Crucibles that Shape Us 43:43

1M ago43:43

43:43

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In ministry leadership, how we respond to crises significantly impacts not just our journey, but also the communities we serve. Painful experiences like this can be crucibles that mold our character, highlight the importance of emotional presence, and underscore the need for institutional stami…

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Christ Will Be Exalted | Philippians 1:12-20 46:49

1M ago46:49

46:49

On Philippians: A Colony of Heaven in a Dissatisfied World Hearing joy radiate from a prison cell is an anomaly; but when you read the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, that’s exactly what you hear. He’d stumbled across the secret to living content and joyfully in any situation. We often fall short of this ideal. We have all the mode…

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Revelation 2:14-17 The Letter to Pergamos Pt. 2. 52:25

1M ago52:25

52:25

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.

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219. The Role of Joy in Effective Church Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:52

1M ago7:52

7:52

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! This episode explores the critical role of joy in fostering deep connections within our communities. As Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson consider how an atmosphere of joy can be crafted and communicated through our actions, they discuss how this translates to effective ministry and church leader…

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Heart-Level Praying | Philippians 1:9-11 35:03

1M ago35:03

35:03

On Philippians: A Colony of Heaven in a Dissatisfied World Hearing joy radiate from a prison cell is an anomaly; but when you read the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, that’s exactly what you hear. He’d stumbled across the secret to living content and joyfully in any situation. We often fall short of this ideal. We have all the mode…

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John 17 and Acts 8 Go Church Go 47:37

1M ago47:37

47:37

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.

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Leading in Humble Confidence: Israel 26:18

1M ago26:18

26:18

John Silkman, the country coordinator for Samaritan’s Purse in Israel, spoke with Kristy Graham about how he strives to walk in humble confidence and reliance on the Lord as he leads in a complex, tense region of the world. John shared what he is seeing on the ground in Israel and how Samaritan’s Purse programs build bridges in communities, providi…

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Introduction to Philippians | Philippians 1:1-8 44:51

2M ago44:51

44:51

On Philippians: A Colony of Heaven in a Dissatisfied World Hearing joy radiate from a prison cell is an anomaly; but when you read the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Philippi, that’s exactly what you hear. He’d stumbled across the secret to living content and joyfully in any situation. We often fall short of this ideal. We have all the mode…

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Revelation 2:12-13 1:07:05

2M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.

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One Week in Alaska 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

For 17 weeks every summer, military veterans and their spouses are invited to Operation Heal Our Patriots for a week-long marriage retreat. Kristy Graham takes listeners behind-the-scenes to experience what these military couples do day by day, immersing them in what life is like at Samaritan Lodge Alaska. Hear how the Lord transforms marriages thr…

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218. Trust, Teams, and Transformational Leadership, with Mike Bonem, author of The Art of Leading Change 43:54

2M ago43:54

43:54

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Strong sermons, pastoral care and counseling, leading Bible studies. These are all really important for effective ministry leadership. But leading a church or organization is more than just that, isn’t it? In this episode, Mike Bonem--consultant, coach, and author of The Art of Leading Change--…

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217. Holding on or Venturing Forth, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:43

2M ago6:43

6:43

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger reflect on their passion for exploration as an essential element of leadership, discussing the current crisis where the church often resists change and clings to the past rather than venturing into the unknown. Together, they explore the challenges in embracing e…

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Little By Little | Exodus 23:23-33 44:42

2M ago44:42

44:42

Being united to Jesus means being in the right place and learning from the right person. Don't miss our May topical study, The Easy Yoke.By Emmanuel Faith Community Church (CA-USA)

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Our Ultimate Healer 26:10

2M ago26:10

26:10

God is our ultimate healer—He can heal physically and, more importantly, spiritually. Samaritan's Purse medical staff and volunteers treat people’s physical conditions, and they also share the love of Christ. Hear from members of our medical staff who have led teams providing cleft lip and cataract surgeries in remote corners of the world, served i…

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216. Overcoming 'Puny' Spirituality, with Warren Brown and Brad Strawn, authors of Enhancing Christian Life 37:52

2M ago37:52

37:52

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Warren Brown and Brad Strawn, authors of Enhancing Christian Life, explain how contemporary Christian practices can often lead to what they call a 'puny' experience of Christianity that elevates personal feelings of closeness to God over outward expressions of faith. They argue…

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Resting Into Love | 1 John 3:1-3 48:27

2M ago48:27

48:27

Being united to Jesus means being in the right place and learning from the right person. Don't miss our May topical study, The Easy Yoke.By Emmanuel Faith Community Church (CA-USA)

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Revelation 2:1-7 The Letter to Ephesus 52:16

2M ago52:16

52:16

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.

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215. The Contagion of Anxiety in Spiritual Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 8:16

2M ago8:16

8:16

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! This episode unpacks the concept of differentiation—how it allows us to recognize when someone else's anxiety affects us and vice versa, and the significance of maintaining our personal identity while staying connected in relationships. With vivid examples and relatable scenarios, we'll explore…

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An Alleviating Burden | Matthew 11:28-30 44:55

2M ago44:55

44:55

Being united to Jesus means being in the right place and learning from the right person. Don't miss our May topical study, The Easy Yoke.By Emmanuel Faith Community Church (CA-USA)

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Revelation 1:4-20 57:40

2M ago57:40

57:40

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.

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The Greatest Love 26:20

2M ago26:20

26:20

Parenting is a challenge, and when faced with a crumbling economy and healthcare system, expecting mothers in Venezuela felt helpless. A Samaritan’s Purse maternal-child health clinic near the Colombia-Venezuela border provides much-needed medical attention for moms and babies. While at the clinic, these families are cared for by doctors and chapla…

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Back From Failure | John 21:15-25 45:43

2M ago45:43

45:43

Resurrection doesn’t only mark the first day of a new week, it inaugurates the first day of a new world. A world where peace can overwhelm chaos, where faith can overcome doubt, and where restoration can triumph over our failures. This is the new world Jesus rose to initiate and it’s the world we can live in today. Join us as Jesus calls us back to…

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214. Leading with Purpose and Authenticity, with Tommy Nixon, CEO of Urban Youth Workers Initiative 37:50

2M ago37:50

37:50

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Healthy leadership is about paying attention to what God is up to in the people we’re leading. Our job, then, is not to force people to be something they’re not so they can support our own initiatives. Our job is to take note of how our people are wired and then help them live that out for the …

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Revelation 1:1-3 47:50

3M ago47:50

47:50

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.

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Jesus Pursues You 24:26

3M ago24:26

24:26

Dr. Ed Carns has served in the far corners of the world with Samaritan’s Purse both with World Medical Mission and the Disaster Assistance Response Team. He shares his testimony of how God used people in his life to point him to Christ and encourage him in his faith. The stories he shares with Kristy Graham demonstrate how God pursues each person i…

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213. Embracing Limitations as a Ministry Resource, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:06

3M ago6:06

6:06

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the powerful reminder that as pastors and leaders, we are not God and that recognizing our human limitations can prevent dysfunction within our ministries. This conversation will shed light on the protective nature of limitations for both…

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Back From Emptiness | John 21:1-14 47:18

3M ago47:18

47:18

Resurrection doesn’t only mark the first day of a new week, it inaugurates the first day of a new world. A world where peace can overwhelm chaos, where faith can overcome doubt, and where restoration can triumph over our failures. This is the new world Jesus rose to initiate and it’s the world we can live in today. Join us as Jesus calls us back to…

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2 Timothy 1:13-2:13 Remaining Faithful 53:51

3M ago53:51

53:51

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.

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Building Resiliency in Christ 25:42

3M ago25:42

25:42

Bev Kauffeldt has served with Samaritan’s Purse around the world for more than two decades. Her life experience internationally coupled with her own testimony and cancer diagnosis have taught her to rely on God for strength daily. Bev candidly shares about failure and how it has taught her to rely on Christ. Resources: Find out more about the Samar…

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212. Unlearning Old Paradigms for Kingdom Leadership, with Terry Walling, author of Unlikely Nomads 41:27

3M ago41:27

41:27

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Terry Walling is Founder and President of Leader Breakthru and the author of Unlikely Nomads. In this episode, Terry Walling shares about people he calls “nomads.” They love Jesus, but they don’t love the more traditional expressions of the church. They want to be part of the church, but the wa…

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Back From Doubt | John 20:24-31 47:47

3M ago47:47

47:47

Resurrection doesn’t only mark the first day of a new week, it inaugurates the first day of a new world. A world where peace can overwhelm chaos, where faith can overcome doubt, and where restoration can triumph over our failures. This is the new world Jesus rose to initiate and it’s the world we can live in today. Join us as Jesus calls us back to…

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Psalm 2 Why the Nations Rage 51:15

3M ago51:15

51:15

Sunday Morning at Calvary Chapel Faith Fellowship with Pastor Jim Sweigart.

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Opening Our Hearts to God’s Word 26:15

3M ago26:15

26:15

Scripture is alive and active, and no matter the circumstances we face in life, God’s Word can help lift our eyes beyond our current situation and towards our eternal hope in Jesus Christ. This week, we are taking you behind the scenes to Samaritan’s Purse staff devotions where Randy Bishop talks about the history of the English Bible and how impor…

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211. Fire and Suffering, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:23

3M ago7:23

7:23

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson unpack a powerful quote from Steve Carter, "You only learn resilience through the fire and through the suffering." This quote emerged from Steve Carter's experience of letting go of everything he had known and worked towards when he offered his r…

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Back From Fear | John 20:19-23 45:40

3M ago45:40

45:40

Resurrection doesn’t only mark the first day of a new week, it inaugurates the first day of a new world. A world where peace can overwhelm chaos, where faith can overcome doubt, and where restoration can triumph over our failures. This is the new world Jesus rose to initiate and it’s the world we can live in today. Join us as Jesus calls us back to…

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