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Adaptive Leadership in Appalachia
Season 2 Episode 11
Dr. Matt and Rex talk shop on Christian leadership and how the religious landscape of a contemporary Appalachian context requires adaptive leaders.
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
When Ministry Hurts in Appalachia
Season 2 Episode 10
Dr. Matt and Rex talk about the painful realities of ministry as contextualized in Appalachia and explore why there's hope to press on toward Christ.
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Biblical Illiteracy in Appalachia
Season 2 Episode 9
Biblical illiteracy is an increasing problem in the America culture and church. Dr. Matt and Rex welcome Dr. Brian J. Vickers to discuss this problem in Appalachia.
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Hope for Churches in Appalachia
Season 2 Episode 8
Dr. Matt and Rex find revitalizing hope for declining churches in Appalachia in a conversation with Pastor Jason McClanahan.
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
The Bible in Appalachia
Season 2 Episode 7
Dr. Matt and Rex welcome Dr. Elijah Hixson (CSNTM) and Dr. Peter Gurry (Phoenix Seminary), who are co-editors of Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism. Join the conversation about jou…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
Pastoral Searches in Appalachia
Season 2 Episode 6
Dr. Matt Shamblin and Rex Howe host a conversation with Jason Lowe about pastoring and pastoral searching in Appalachia. Since 2013, Jason has served as the Associational Mission Strategist for the P…
Published on 3 years, 6 months ago
Ministry Together in Appalachia
Season 2 Episode 5
Dr. Matt and Rex discuss the importance is fellowship among those who are serving, shepherding, and stewarding in Christ’s mission. Along the way, they recap the 2022 Appalachian Ministry Conference …
Published on 3 years, 7 months ago
Rural Renaissance & Mission in Appalachia
Season 2 Episode 4
Dr. Matt Shamblin and Rex Howe talk with Dr. Jeff Clark, Global Rural Researcher for the International Mission Board and Wheaton College’s Rural Matters Institute.
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Mental Health in a Post-COVID Appalachia
Season 2 Episode 3
Matt and Rex welcome back Pastor Brad Brandt of Wheelersburg Baptist Church. Brad is a Certified Biblical Counselor with ACBC. In this episode, we discuss mental health in post-pandemic and how talki…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Adoption in Appalachia
Season 2 Episode 2
Matt and Rex invite you to a conversation with Rachel Kinder (MissionWV), Dale Suttles (Sunrise Children's Services), and Dr. Kevin Bloomfield (Necco) to consider the biblical call upon the local chu…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago