Best Abiding Place Ministry Podcasts (2024)

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Our Ultimate Healer 26:10

21m 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

3h 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

14m 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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Evan Allnutt on Recapturing Courage, Ministry Internships For Retirees, and Releasing Your Vision For God’s Call 53:25

23m ago53:25

53:25

Letting Jesus shepherd us into renewed courage and contentment when our vision for success has been broken is a wrestle many of us are familiar with. It's a path that our guest this week, Evan Allnutt, has walked at different moments in his vocational journey. Through changing careers from teaching to ministry, taking on a Lead Pastor role at a new…

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

10d 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

1h ago44:55

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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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The Greatest Love 26:20

3d 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

6d 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

17d 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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John Mark Comer on Spiritual Formation for Today’s World, Recovery After Sundays, and Practices for Deep Friendship 1:15:47

7d ago1:15:47

1:15:47

John Mark Comer joins us again for a conversation on why people in our congregations are gravitating towards spiritual formation right now, and how we can pastor people beyond conversion into deeper healing and sanctification in their walk with Christ. Jason and John Mark talk through what it’s like to pastor today, and how the cultural hostility p…

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Jesus Pursues You 24:26

21d ago24:26

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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

16d 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

23d 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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Building Resiliency in Christ 25:42

17d ago25:42

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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

23d 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

21d ago47:47

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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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Opening Our Hearts to God’s Word 26:15

24d ago26:15

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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

1M 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

28d ago45:40

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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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Mark Buchanan on Pastoring Others Without Losing Your Soul, Growing Deep Over Fast, and Telling Gospel-Shaped Stories 1:11:56

28d ago1:11:56

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Mark Buchanan sits down with us again to explore everything from how storytelling forms us to our addiction to control. He articulates how narratives help us navigate the truths of life and our identity, emphasizing the significance of weaving hope-filled, gospel-rooted stories into the fabric of our cultural imagination. Throughout our conversatio…

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210. Cultivating Cultural Competence, with Daniel Lee, author of Doing Asian American Theology 38:39

1M ago38:39

38:39

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Daniel Lee is the academic dean for the Center for Asian American Theology and Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Doing Asian American Theology. Daniel Lee discusses the fact that each of us does theology from a particular persepective. Recognizing our own "particularities" m…

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The Gardener | John 20:1-18 43:31

1M ago43:31

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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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Good Friday Service | John 19 27:40

1M ago27:40

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For our Good Friday services, we’ll come together as a church family to worship the Lord and be reminded from the Scriptures of Jesus’ eternity-altering, redemptive work on the cross.By Emmanuel Faith Community Church (CA-USA)

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Hope Is Where the Healing Starts 25:58

1M ago25:58

25:58

God is our hope and our ever-present help in trouble, but there are times when our circumstances seem impossible. For some families in countries with minimal health resources, their children suffer from an untreatable condition: a heart defect. This is where Children’s Heart Project steps in to provide life-changing heart surgery, and God works in …

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209. Abdication and Abuse, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:28

1M ago6:28

6:28

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore a powerful quote from Lisa Lamb: "An abdication of leadership is also an abuse of leadership." Lisa's perspective as a preaching professor adds a unique angle to the discussion, highlighting the responsibility of leaders to recognize and …

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The Verdict Is In | John 18:33-40 47:23

1M ago47:23

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"Resurrection. It gives us hope that goes beyond the grave. It tells us that death does not have the final word and that one day, everything sad will be made untrue. This Easter, we invite you to join us as we celebrate hope and the way that God wants to bring us Back to Life."By Emmanuel Faith Community Church (CA-USA)

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Tammy Giffen on Neighbourhood Contextualization, Processing When People Leave, and What Helps Canada Feel Smaller 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

How do we contextualize our churches to the neighbourhoods God has called us to? And how do you keep your heart healthy when people leave your church? In today’s episode with Tammy Giffen, lead pastor of Groundswell Church in Truro, Nova Scotia, we explore these questions and more from her journey in ministry. Tammy became a Christian through Alpha…

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The Heart of a Country Director 26:13

2M ago26:13

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Country directors play a key role in leading and carrying out the mission of Samaritan’s Purse in our 15 country offices around the world. They work to ensure the passion for the Gospel stays at the forefront of everything their office engages in—from preventing human trafficking to providing clean water. Kristy Graham spoke to Edward Densham, the …

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208. Letting Go in Leadership to Move Forward in Life, with Adam McHugh, author of Blood From a Stone 35:47

2M ago35:47

35:47

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this conversation, Adam McHugh, the author of Blood From a Stone, opens up about his transition from ministry as a hospice chaplain to the world of wine, becoming a wine tour guide and sommelier. Adam shares about the emotional rollercoaster that goes along with redefining one's identity and…

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It Was Not a Good Day | John 18:1-32 43:33

2M ago43:33

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"Resurrection. It gives us hope that goes beyond the grave. It tells us that death does not have the final word and that one day, everything sad will be made untrue. This Easter, we invite you to join us as we celebrate hope and the way that God wants to bring us Back to Life."By Emmanuel Faith Community Church (CA-USA)

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The Transforming Power of the Gospel: Operation Heal Our Patriots 26:19

2M ago26:19

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Operation Heal Our Patriots transforms lives and gives veterans and their spouses hope in Jesus Christ. This week-long marriage retreat in Alaska provides military couples with Biblical training and Godly counsel, but the ministry does not stop there—Operation Heal Our Patriots walks with these couples for life. Kristy Graham, host of On the Ground…

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207. The Vital Role of Vocation, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:27

2M ago7:27

7:27

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the transformative power of vocation as they discuss a poignant quote by Steven Garber. Join them as they unpack how each person's calling is woven into the very meaning of God's work in the world. They shed light on the profound implicat…

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What Jesus Wants | John 17:20-26 44:02

2M ago44:02

44:02

What if there was more to life than you ever dreamed? What if you were being invited to find more power and more presence than you could imagine? In John 15-17, Jesus reveals a vision for life that’s built around union with God and unity with others. Join us for our [RE]UNION sermon series as we rediscover life in the Triune God.…

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Nicky Gumbel On His Succession at HTB, a Vision to Train 10,000 Pastors, and the Significance of April 17, 2033 59:36

2M ago59:36

59:36

In this episode, Jason sits down with the pioneer of the Alpha Course and former Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in London, Nicky Gumbel. Nicky shares about his journey of transitioning leadership at HTB after nearly two decades in the senior role, emphasizing the importance of healthy succession and not taking changes made by new leaders personally…

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Helping Vulnerable Women Feel Seen and Loved 26:14

2M ago26:14

26:14

Samaritan’s Purse protection programing around the world helps vulnerable women and girls experience God’s love in tangible ways by creating safer communities built on the foundation of Christ. Kristy Graham talked to Monica Napier, the global protection technical advisor, about her passion for this important work and her recent trip to Niger. Kris…

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206. The Healing Power of Pilgrimage, with Jon Huckins, Director of Journey Home 39:12

2M ago39:12

39:12

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! When I walked the Camino de Santiago in 2022, it was something I had been longing to do for years. After a fairly traumatic experience at a church I'd been serving, the thought of just walking with Jesus for an extended time felt like exactly what I needed. I walked the Camino together with Jon…

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Not of, but in and for | John 17:6-19 46:46

2M ago46:46

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What if there was more to life than you ever dreamed? What if you were being invited to find more power and more presence than you could imagine? In John 15-17, Jesus reveals a vision for life that’s built around union with God and unity with others. Join us for our [RE]UNION sermon series as we rediscover life in the Triune God.…

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Serving as a Spouse in Ministry 24:48

2M ago24:48

24:48

Joy Dagher is a devoted wife, mother, and ambassador for Christ, who has chosen to cling to the promises of God in all circumstances. Joy and her husband, Sami Dagher, who was featured in our last episode, have spent their lives sharing the Good News in dangerous places while also raising a family. Kristy Graham asked Joy about her life as a spouse…

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205. How Can Disequilibrium Strengthen Your Church? A Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:02

3M ago7:02

7:02

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the concept of disequilibrium and its impact on systems, leadership, and organizational health. They discuss how prolonged equilibrium can be detrimental to a system's ability to adapt and innovate, and how crises and moments of disequili…

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Jerry L. Sittser On the Early Church “Third Way”, Re-introducing a Christian Imagination, and Navigating Grief through a Redemptive Lens 1:12:46

3M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

In this episode, Jason had a conversation with Jerry L. Sittser, a retired professor of theology from Whitworth University, renowned for his expertise in Christian spirituality and history. In this conversation, Jerry shares the relevance of early Christian practices in today's world and highlights the importance of the church embracing a new catec…

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Eavesdropping on Jesus’ Prayer | John 17:1-5 50:15

2M ago50:15

50:15

What if there was more to life than you ever dreamed? What if you were being invited to find more power and more presence than you could imagine? In John 15-17, Jesus reveals a vision for life that’s built around union with God and unity with others. Join us for our [RE]UNION sermon series as we rediscover life in the Triune God.…

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Anchors of Joy | John 16:16-33 40:34

3M ago40:34

40:34

What if there was more to life than you ever dreamed? What if you were being invited to find more power and more presence than you could imagine? In John 15-17, Jesus reveals a vision for life that’s built around union with God and unity with others. Join us for our [RE]UNION sermon series as we rediscover life in the Triune God.…

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204. How to Cultivate Presence in Your Community, with Tim Soerens, author of Everywhere You Look 37:35

3M ago37:35

37:35

Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Would your neighborhood even notice if your church ceased to exist? I imagine that’s a question many of us have thought about. Maybe you’ve even posed that question to your congregation. Maybe the question should be, as churches, how do we become more present to our neighborhood.? That’s what I…

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Ministering in the Hard Places 24:59

3M ago24:59

24:59

Pastor Sami Dagher has served the Lord for decades in hard places that are not open to the Gospel. On a recent visit to international headquarters, Kristy Graham asked Sami about his work in ministry, topics like prayer and discipleship, and how the Lord brought about his life verse. Sami is full of wisdom and, though his life has not been easy, he…

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