In this episode Pastors Josh and Jenaye engage in a fun conversation about asking meaningful questions to deepen connections with loved ones. They share insights into their communication styles, particularly how they support each other during overwhelming times, and the importance of understanding what each partner needs. They conclude by encouragi…

Pastor Josh interviews Ricardo, a teacher and soccer coach in Bismarck, who shares his remarkable journey from Haiti to the United States. Ricardo shares his inspiring journey from using makeshift soccer balls in Haiti to playing on the national team, ultimately leading to establishing the organization Lespwa Lavi, which means "Hope for Life." The …

In this episode, Pastors Josh and Jenaye engage in light-hearted conversation starters to share more about themselves while discussing relevant topics. They emphasize the importance of curiosity in relationships, highlighting how asking good questions can deepen connections. Both share their personal insights on household management, parenting, and…

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Pastor Josh and Cory Phillips, Evangel's Garrison Campus Pastor, reflect on the journey of planting the Garrison campus and the significant changes ahead as Pastor Cory and his family prepare to transition into RV Missions. They discuss the challenges and blessings of their time in Garrison, emphasizing the importance of open hands and trusting God…

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Listen in as Pastors Josh and Jenaye talk with Holly and Dillon Wilson. Holly (also known as Hollyn) and Dillon share stories about playing college football, competing on "American Idol", leading a young adult ministry, walking away from a successful music career, meeting and getting married in only three months, and allowing God to use their creat…

After 24 years touring as an award-winning, platinum-selling, country music singer-songwriter, Granger Smith left the music business to pursue a future in ministry. Listen in as Granger shares about the events that led to that decision and how God has shown His goodness and faithfulness through deep suffering and loss. Learn more about Granger's st…

Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye in a special episode about prayer and fasting as Evangel prepares for 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting starting on August 1. Listen in as they talk about the practical and spiritual principles and benefits of incorporating regular prayer and fasting as part of following Jesus. Visit goevangel.org/media to find Pastor Josh'…

Jordy Nuñez grew up in Miami before moving to the midwest, meeting his wife, and joining staff at Trinity Bible College in Ellendale, ND. Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye and listen in as Jordy shares the story of how he and his family felt God calling them to share the love and hope of Jesus in Estonia by starting a coffee shop. For more information o…

This episode of Highly Unlikely is a follow-up to Evangel's MDWK event which featured an extended and in-depth teaching of the Old Testament. Listen in as Pastors Josh, Nate Chapman and Dylan Werner address and discuss some of the questions that were submitted live during MDWK event. This video from BibleProject was used to open MDWK: https://youtu…

This episode of Highly Unlikely is the second part of a live recording from Evangel's MDWK event and features an extended and in-depth teaching of the Old Testament. Pastors Josh and Jenaye, Nate Chapman, Dylan Werner, and Davion Logan-Brown talk through how the Old Testament tells the story of our wandering and God's redemption plan through Jesus.…

This episode of Highly Unlikely was recorded live at Evangel's MDWK event and features an extended and in-depth teaching of the Old Testament. Pastors Josh and Jenaye, Nate Chapman, Dylan Werner, and Davion Logan-Brown talk through how the Old Testament tells the story of our wandering and God's redemption plan through Jesus. This video from BibleP…

Tabi Deraas joins Pastors Josh and Jenaye in today's episode. Tabi is a nurse who started Parking Lot Prayer Warriors during the height of the COVID pandemic. Listen in as Tabi shares more about that experience, her own personal faith journey of seeking physical healing, and how she experienced beauty through the waiting.…

Listen in as Pastors Josh and Jenaye share some of the joys and challenges of working together! In this episode, they also talk more in depth about the difference between their two roles (Lead Pastor and Co-Lead Pastor) and the role of women in ministry.* *For more information about Evangel's beliefs on this subject, check out this message from Pas…

In this very special episode, Pastors Josh and Jenaye are interviewed by guest host (and good friend!), Jordan Pope. Listen in as Jordan asks questions about how the Skjoldals ended up leading Evangel, life experiences that helped prepare them for these roles, who is speaking into their lives, and more.…

This episode of Highly Unlikely was recorded live at Unique Conference 2023 and features a panel discussion with Pastors Josh and Jenaye, Pastor Alisha Weston, Susie Larson, Hollyn, and Liz Turner. This lively group shares honest wisdom, insight, and expereience in response to a wide variety of questions submitted by conference attenders. ADULT CON…

Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye for an open conversation and listen in as they share some of their personal convictions in areas that don't necessarily have "right" or "wrong" answers that apply the same to everyone. This episode covers topics like physical boundaries in dating, friendships with the opposite sex, and alcohol.…

Dr. Jeff Rundio joins Pastors Josh and Jenaye in today's episode. Jeff is an ER doctor and serves on the board of Evangel. Listen in as Jeff talks about how his personal experience with Jesus changed how he views his patients, his family, and his purpose in life.By Josh & Jenaye Skjoldal

In this episode, Pastors Josh and Jenaye talk about why the people we surround ourselves with really matter and how our communities can influence our thinking, our decisions, and our faith. Listen in as they discuss the importance of developing authentic relationships with people who will encourage and challenge us as we follow Jesus.…

Pastors Josh and Jenaye are kicking off a new rhythm for the Highly Unlikely podcast! Today's episode is a continuation and a deeper dive of the Q&A from the last episode. Pastors Josh and Jenaye respond to questions from listeners about boundaries and relationships with things like social media, finances, building healthy community, food and body …

With the holidays (and family time!) coming up, Pastors Josh and Jenaye welcome Pastor Alisha Weston to talk through some questions from listeners about boundaries. Pastor Alisha has a Master's in Professional Counseling and talks through how to have healthy boundaries with loved ones who have different values and beliefs, enmeshment in relationshi…

Ryne Jungling is the Area Director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). In this episode, he and his wife, Rachel, share about their seven-year journey with infertility, eventually having twins, and then dealing with the death of one of them. Ryne and Rachel share deep insight about guarding your heart against bitterness, the reality of God's…

Galen Woodward is a husband, father, grandfather, and pastor who authored the book "A Matter of Time: Positioning Your Children to Change Their World One Moment at a Time" and has over 40 years of ministry experience. Listen in as Pastors Josh and Jenaye talk with him about the various stages of parenting, the importance of being intentional, how t…

After being married for 38 years, Mark and Kitty Burke faced a brokeneness in their marriage that they were afraid could never mend. In this episode, Pastors Josh and Jenaye visit with Mark and Kitty about how they worked through the shame and condemnation of sexual addiction, found true freedom, learned to trust again, and experienced forgiveness …

Paul Hurckman joins a conversation with Pastors Josh and Jenaye about the journey of foster care to adoption. Paul lives in north Minneapolis, is the father of a multi-racial family with two biological children and three adopted children, and is the Executive Director of Venture. Listen in as Paul talks about the importance of gaining a biblical un…

Join Pastor Jenaye for a beautiful and honest conversation with three other moms who have all made different choices about how to educate their children. Carmen Banta (private school mom), Eden Meyer (homeschool mom), and Dorie Brendel (public school mom) share how they made specific education decisions for their children, some of the stigmas that …

In this episode, Pastors Josh and Jenaye talk with Bob and Lorie Pope and their son, Jordan Pope. Bob and Lorie started Nexus Innovations, a high level strategic consulting company, and Jordan joined the famiy business a few year later. Listen in as the Popes talk through what it takes to build a healthy team culture and keep family relationships h…

Listen in as Pastors Josh and Jenaye talk with Kitty Burke about her journey to develop a deeper longing and a more intentional time with the Lord. Kitty is a wife, mother, and grandmother who has walked with the Lord for many years and through many trials. In this episode, Kitty shares about how she is learning to slow down, abide with the Lord, a…

When Lance and Anna Anderson's son was born, they were unaware of the challenges that were ahead. As they began raising a child with severe disabilities, God gave them deep peace about who He had made Ben to be. Listen in as Lance and Anna share openly and honestly about the joys and difficulties of this journey. If you have a heart for or a person…

Micah and Stephanie MacDonald have a deep passion to reach people for Jesus. Five years ago, they gave up their full-time jobs to start Mac Ministries and have given their lives to sharing the love of Jesus with young people all over the world. Micah is also the author of "Death To Life". To order the book or find more info, visit mac-ministries.co…

Andrew and Carmen Banta are seasoned leaders of "Financial Peace University" and have an incredible personal story regarding finances and debt. In this episode, Pastors Josh and Jenaye talk with Andrew and Carmen about how to have a heathy relationship with money and finances.By Josh & Jenaye Skjoldal

Listen in as Pastors Josh and Jenaye go in-depth about the complexities of dating and how to navigate the dating process in a way that honors Jesus. This episode is a deep-dive continuation from "The Family Handbook (That You Never Received)" series.By Josh & Jenaye Skjoldal

Listen in as Pastors Josh and Jenaye go in-depth about how to have healthy confict and repair ruptures in relationships. This episode is a deep-dive continuation from the message they preached in "The Family Handbook (That You Never Received)" series. If you missed that message, listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gIlXyQ6sFk&t=2469s…

Phil and Destiny Deas are pastors in Louisiana and recently authored a book called "House Habits." They have a passion and beautiful insight about how to create healthy habits that will set the culture of your home and family. "House Habits" is available at www.househabitsbook.com or on Amazon.By Josh & Jenaye Skjoldal

Highly Unlikely is back for Season 4! Join us as Pastors Josh and Jenaye kick off this new season and share some of the heart and vision behind this season's themes and give a sneak peek into the upcoming conversations. We're so glad you're here!By Josh & Jenaye Skjoldal

Listen in on this extra-fun and authentic conversation between Pastors Josh and Jenaye as they review some of their favorite episodes from Season 3 and give a sneak peek for what's ahead in Season 4 of Highly Unlikely with Josh and Jenaye.By Josh & Jenaye Skjoldal

In this very special episode, Pastors Josh and Jenaye talk with Ruby Paul about how she and her late husband, Tom, stayed faithful to Jesus and to each other through an MS diagnosis very early in their 37-year marriage. Ruby shares honestly and beautifully about their journey of trusting, surrendering, and hoping in the Lord through the many change…

Before joining the army and moving to the Middle East, Tyler Aman lived a typical "Christian" life in North Dakota. After a powerful personal experience with Jesus, learning to play guitar in a concrete room in Iraq, and sharing Jesus with impoverished migrant workers in labor camps through a ministry called "Nomads", Tyler felt God calling him bac…

Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye as they talk with Jared Hineman, Executive Director of One More One Less, an organization that works to provide grants and create a support community for families that are in the process of adopting. Listen in to learn more about the importance of caring for the most vulnerable and to hear about some exciting changes ah…

Before starting Hip Hope & Hope, Michael Bloom (aka the "Donut Cop") served as an officer with the Fargo Police Department and developed a deep passion for incarcerated youth. In this episode, Michael talks with Pastors Josh and Jenaye about how that passion led him to leave his career in law enforcement and start an organization whose mission is t…

It all started when Steve Pavek went on a week-long missions trip to Alaska and "got t-boned by God in an intersection of life." Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye as they hear Steve's story about a close encounter with a killer whale, an exciting project coming up in an Alaskan hub village, and what he and his team are doing to help bring the love and h…

Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye as they talk with Brian Jackson, founder of Mighty Missouri Coffee Company. Listen in as Brian shares about some of the risks he took in starting a business, building a brand, and how he dealt with the disappointment and frustrations that often come with chasing a dream.By Josh & Jenaye Skjoldal

Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye for Part 2 of another Highly Unlikely Q + A episode! Answering a wide variety of questions from podcast listeners and social media followers, the Skjoldals dive into topics ranging from sentimental smells and favorite songs from their youth to finding godly community and seeing miracles. Tune in for a fun (and education…

Bob Upgren is the founder and director of Cross Training, an organization that helps athletes find success in both their sports and faith life. In this episode, Pastors Josh and Jenaye talk with Bob about turning everyday events into opportunities for ministry and helping young adults live a life of obedience to Jesus.…

Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye for another Highly Unlikely Q + A episode! Answering a wide variety of questions from podcast listeners and social media followers, the Skjoldals dive into topics ranging from sentimental smells and favorite songs from their youth to finding godly community and seeing miracles. Tune in for a fun (and educational!) episo…

Pastor Dianne Freitag is the Senior Adults Pastor at Evangel and has a rich history of following Jesus. Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye in a conversation with Pastor Dianne as she shares God's purpose in everything from learning how to use a computer to baking banana bread.By Josh & Jenaye Skjoldal

Before taking over as the Lead Pastor of Northview Church, Dave Leedahl had a successful medical career as the Director of Pharmacy at Sanford Health in Fargo, ND. Listen in with Pastors Josh and Jenaye as Dave shares his story of hearing God's call and following His leading into full-time ministry.By Josh & Jenaye Skjoldal

Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye for an honest and vulnerable conversation with Naomi Damschen about trusting God’s goodness and living a fulfilling life in singleness. This episode covers some of the unique hurts, joys, and challenges of being single and offers hope that living single can be beautiful.By Josh & Jenaye Skjoldal

Join Pastors Josh and Jenaye for a compelling and thought-provoking conversation with Paul Hurckman, Director of Venture. Venture works to address the world’s greatest injustices, including human trafficking, refugee crises, and extreme poverty. For more information about Venture, visit venture.org. SENSITIVE CONTENT: This episode contains material…