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Terrie Smith joins us this wee to talk about ministry to those experiencing brokenness and trauma. Terrie is the Assistant Program Director at Community of Hope in Portland, OR. Find out more about the amazing work of Community of Hope at https://communityofhopepdx.org

On this episode Josh and David talk just the two of them on what collaboration means to them and what the different between collaboration and partnership looks like.

Sam Hawk joins Josh and David and talks about the REAL truth of being a mom. Her and her husband have two young children and are currently in the throws of chaos. Sam is also a blogger. You can read her blog and her journey at http://onerealmother.com

Pastor Kelly Cohoe joins Josh and David as they talk about staying power and what it takes to stay the course over a long period of time.

Josh and David, just the two of them, talk about the need to find a rhythm of rest in life and how we as a culture have a tendency to burn the candle at both ends.

John Howell, Medford pastor and owner/operator at Rise Coffee House, joins Josh and David as they talk about some of the frustrations and struggles of pastoring a small church and trying to be innovative and think outside the box. As it turns out, starting a coffee house/church, while offering huge potential and awesome connections, is

Patrick Tomassi joins us this week on the podcast. Josh and David talk with Patrick and his work as a teacher, and some of the ups and downs he lives as a person of faith in and out of the classroom.

Joel Kibler, Spiritual Director for many and leader in the People of Praise,  joins us this week on the podcast. He talks with us about the American Dream and some ways in which it can often be in conflict with a life of faith and get in the way of what it means to really

Gus Kroll of HomePDX joins us this week on the podcast. We talk about his work with homeless people in Portland, and about some of the misunderstandings that people have about those who are homeless.

Josh’s brother Joel joins the podcast and the three talk about Christmas fails, fun holiday stories, and the importance of family and relationships through it all.

David and Josh talk about ministering to people while dealing with mental health problems. We also discuss how the church and society can and should remove the stigma surrounding mental health.  

Christy Dirren joins us this week on the podcast. She talks with us about her call to minister to the outsiders and the not-good-enoughs. She also shares some of the challenges and joys of church planting.  

This week we talk with pastor, professor, and author A.J. Swoboda. A.J. talks about his recent realization that speaking opportunities can become idolatrous, and we discuss how Sabbath is the one commandment that Christian leaders seem to be encouraged to break. Find out more about A.J.s work at www.ajswoboda.com  

David Rannabarger, assistant pastor at Columbia View Wesleyan Church, joins us on the podcast. We talk about David’s call to ministry, and the journey that led him to ministry in Portland. Finally, we discuss how to weather seasons in ministry that, while temporary, can feel devastating.  

Robin Gordon, Pastor of Music Ministry at Celebration Tabernacle, joins us on the podcast. Robin talks about finding God and joining Celebration Tabernacle at a young age, and how he’s seen the community change over the last couple of decades. The guys also discuss some of the benefits and challenges of remaining plugged into one

This week we speak with Danielle Mayfield, author of Assimilate or Go Home: Notes from a Failed Missionary on Rediscovering Faith. Danielle has worked for years with Somali Bantu refugees in Portland. We talk about her story, some of the difficulties of mission work, and how one hears from God while face-to-face with the evils

This week we talk with Josh Duncan, Staff Elder at Red Sea Church in Portland, OR. Josh shares the story of moving from L.A. (Lower Alabama) to serve God in Portland, Oregon, and how his views on ministry have changed over the past eleven years. You can find out more about Josh’s ministry at www.redseachurch.org

Stephen Dilworth joins us on the podcast to talk about his work with youth over the years. Stephen is the north Portland area director for Youth Dynamics. We talk about struggles and hardships in ministry, and how these frustrations can lead to growth. Check out Stephen’s ministry at www.ydpdx.org  

In this special episode, Josh and David discuss the difficult situation of affordable housing in Portland. We also talk with Andy Goebel and Jules Nielsen about their church’s new affordable housing project: Portsmouth Commons. Finally, we talk with Lindsay Jensen about some of the housing initiatives in which St. Johns Center for Opportunity has been

Lindsay Jensen, Executive Director for St Johns Center for Opportunity, joins the podcast and shares a bit of her heart for the underserved. Her, David, and Josh talk about the ever changing demographic of our community and the various needs that arise as a result. You can learn more about St Johns Center for Opportunity