We start our new mini-series this week looking at a brief history of global missions and the lives of some famous Martyrs. To have this conversation we brought in Dr. Ed Smither from Columbia International University. He is the head of the Intercultural Studies Department and teaches a keystone class on the History of Global Christianity in the gra…

We finish our mini-series in Women In Ministry with a conversation around gender with Dr. Seth Scott from Columbia International University. We know that in our modern context we can't talk about women in ministry without addressing the national conversation around who is a woman. In this conversation we sit down and get Dr. Scott's perspectives on…

To continue our 3 episode series in Biblical Womanhood Pastor John sits down with Katie Lindeman from YOUNGLIFE, Columbia NE. In this conversation we sit down with Katie to hear her perspectives on what it's like to be a woman in ministry. Through her candid conversation and a lot of laughs we got to have an incredible time digging into what the Sc…

Why stop a good thing? For a few months we will be coming out with episodes WEEKLY! To start off our 3 episode series in Biblical Womanhood Pastor John sits down with Pastor Tim Cain of Kaleo Church in El Cajon California. In this conversation we engage with finding the hidden hand of God in the story of Esther and what it means for this woman of G…

The Sandhills Podcast is BACK! We are excited to bring you this first episode of our new year long format. To kick off our show Pastor John breaks down where we have been and where we are going in 2023. Then he and Pastor Malcolm get into a lively discussion around the question of, "Am I really LIVING, or just existing?" From this conversation we s…

In our 9th and final episode of season 4 Pastor John sits down with Christian Markel to discuss the misconception that Christian's no longer engage or love the poor/homeless like Jesus did. This candid conversation centers around the current attitudes towards the homeless and how the church can do more to show them the love of Christ in a practical…

In our 8th episode of season 4 Pastor John sits down with Pastor Malcolm to discuss the misconception that all Christian's must be Republicans. This candid conversation centers around the political landscape of the US as well as some current events surrounding abortion. As we examine scripture and discuss how Christ Himself showed us the importance…

In our seventh episode of season 4 Pastor John sits down with Dr. Steve Johnson to discuss what a Biblical approach to mental health looks like. This candid conversation centers around the misconception that Christian's and the church don't take mental health seriously. As we examine scripture and discuss of Christ Himself showed us the importance …

In our sixth episode of season 4 Pastor John sits down with Biology teacher Shannon Barker to discuss the questions, "do Christians reject science?" In this phenomenal conversation Shannon and John break down how to study science in light of our faith. On of the most important aspects of this conversation is learning how to communicate with others …

In our fifth episode of season 4 Pastor John sits down with Dr. David Cashin to discuss the questions, "was Jesus just a good moral teacher?" Jeff sit down to discuss the question of, "Is hell where the fun & cool people are"? We get to talk about morality, ethics, and how Christ as supreme in all things transforms everything. If you've ever wonder…

In our fourth episode of season 4 Pastor's John & Jeff sit down to discuss the question of, "Is hell where the fun & cool people are"? In this follow up to last episode we see a common misconceptions about hell through the lens of pop culture. Often in media (memes, cartoons, TV, movies, songs) we see a depiction of hell that is either comical or w…

In our third episode of season 4 Pastor's John & Malcom sit down to discuss the question of, "Does God send people to hell for not loving Him back"? One of the most common misconceptions about God and His character centers around the idea that God is a "jealous boyfriend" type of God who is sending people to hell who spurn His love. Malcolm and Joh…

In our second episode of season 4 Pastor's John & Erich sit down to discuss the first of our topics in "Pillars & Problems" on if God hates fun or not. Many people in pop-culture have poked fun at Christianity and God for being buzzkilers who thrive on the mundane and stealing fun from others. But is this true, and where does this mindset come from…

In our first episode of season 4 Pastor's John & Sean sit down to discuss the Ukrainian Crisis. How should Christians conceptualize war? Is there a certain way we should respond to global conflict? How has the church approached these questions historically and what should I do....if I can do anything? All these questions and more are addressed as S…

Merry Christmas! We compiled this podcast of bloopers and outtakes from season 3 of the podcast. From funny mistakes to silly side conversations we hope it makes you laugh as much as it made us laugh! The regular podcast will be back early 2022, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Von thesandhillspodcast

Nervous or anxious for Christmas this year? You wouldn't be alone as nearly 50% of Americans say Christmas causes them anxiety. How do we get back to the joy of Christmas and celebrate anxiety free? Pastor Jeff takes us through how to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace and enjoy this beautiful time of year without worrying about the price t…

This week's episode is all about the reality of conflict at Thanksgiving. Sometimes it can be hard to go into a holiday of thanksgiving thinking of all the ways certain family members or situations make you anxious. This week's podcast is all about how we can navigate Thanksgiving in a Christ centered way, being the peacemakers and helping end conf…

As we continue into season three this week we will be discussing the worlds reaction to the COP26 Summit & Climate Change. How can Christians approach conversations on conservation in the name of Christ, and how come churches don't speak more on the biblical mandates to nourish the gift of the earth that God gave to us in Genesis? To answer these q…

Why did the Reformation start on the same day as Halloween? This week Pastor John sits down with reformation educator Shelly Vivian of Rehoboth Christian College in Western Australia. Diving into the nature of the catholic churches belief in spirits, purgatory, and paying to get free passes to heaven John and Shelly see how Halloween played a pivot…

As we continue into season three this week we will be discussing Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day. How can we approach racial/ethnic/historical reconciliation conversations in the name of Christ? To answer these questions we brought on our guest this week, Pastor Malcolm Walls. We pray that the conversation was edifying to your faith and challen…

Welcome to Season 3 of the Sandhills Podcast! We are excited to be focusing this season on current events and how Christians can engage in the world from a Godly perspective. This week we will be discussing the US border crisis and how Christians can come into those conversations marked by the love of Christ. Special thanks to Dr. Jeff Philpott for…

This week Pastor John sits down with Dr. Trevor Castor, who is the director of the Zwemer Center for Muslim Studies, and teaches courses in Muslim-Christian relations and missiology at Columbia International University. Their conversation focuses primarily on seeking to understand Muslims, and how Christians should interact with those of similar fa…

This week Pastor John sits down with Dr. Ed Smither from CIU to discuss Christian history and the Catholic faith. In this conversation we seek to engage our historical roots as a faith and learn how to engage our Catholic brothers and sisters in conversation. If you would like to see the video recording of this podcast head to YouTube and type in "…

In this episode of the Sandhills Podcast Pastor John gets to sit down with Dr. Cashin to discuss engagement with Eastern Religions. This episode was a delight to record as it touched on many aspects our listeners had been asking to hear about. As we kick off the end of our season we look at engagement with other religions and world-views from a Bib…

This week John and Minister Sonia Williams sit down to discuss mental health, self care and a biblical approach to some of the most challenging questions surrounding these topics. We hope you enjoy this podcast, please like, subscribe, and share with a friend! If you would like to watch the video of this podcast head to Youtube and search for, The …

This week Pastor John goes solo in a short evangelical call centered around the question; “Why did God bother creating humans if He knew we would fall.” This podcast is designed to be shared and posted to listeners social media, in its short form we pray it has large impact on the hearts of all who hear. Please consider joining us in sharing the ho…

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This week Pastor John sits down with Dr. Larry Dixon to discuss the question of, "why doesn't God stop His own people from giving Himself a bad name?" Through a candid conversation on systematic theology and what it means to be one of God's people Dr. Dixon unpacks this complex question. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share with a friend! If …

In this weeks 2 part Podcast Pastor John and Pastor Malcolm walk through what Church hurt is, why it is so prevalent in the American church, and how to heal from it. As we continue to discuss topics that many Christians feel cant be talked about we ask that if there is something you would like to hear discussed please let us know in the comments! W…

In this weeks 2 part Podcast Pastor John and Pastor Malcolm walk through what Church hurt is, why it is so prevalent in the American church, and how to heal from it. As we continue to discuss topics that many Christians feel cant be talked about we ask that if there is something you would like to hear discussed please let us know in the comments! W…

This week pastor John sits down with Pastor Chris Ledley (Next Gen Pastor at Sandhills Community Church) to discuss a biblical theology of dating and love. As we have spent the last couple of weeks discussing a biblical theology of sexuality we now discuss the Ins and outs of relationships as God has desired them to be expressed. We also take time …

On today's episode Pastor John sits down with Dr. Steve Johnson from Columbia International University (also head of the Albert Ellis Institute in NYC) to discuss the fundamentals of how the church should approach conversations around the topic of homosexuality. As the world enters Pride Month the church should be asking itself how it can continue …

This week Pastor John sits down with Pastor Jeff to discuss the topic of human sexuality. Through this conversation we hope to provide listeners with a biblical foundation for how to approach conversations around sexuality, gender, and orientation. This first episode is designed to be viewed alongside our next two episodes which will further go int…

This week Pastor John gets to sit down with Pastor Sean Wiegner and Jac Mandel to discuss what the heart of worship and music is. From discussions on how/why music touches the soul of humans and is in every culture, to how music changed their lives and informs how they lead church worship this podcast is rocking! If you have ever wondered about the…

Pastor John sits down with Dr. Ben Noonan and Dr. Mike Naylor for a conversation on the theology and historicity of the resurrection. This is an awesome conversation you will not want to miss coming off of the Easter weekend! By diving into the theological, historical, and cultural significance of Old Testament ideas of resurrection and the New Tes…

Pastor John sits down with his father-in-law Chris Byrd (head of Downtown Ministries) to discuss his testimony and work in the Athens GA community. Through a conversation of the theology of social justice this podcast aims to help inform believers on their role in engaging, empowering, and loving all their neighbors in every way possible. If you wo…

Pastor John sits down with his father Ch. (COL) Larry Dabeck for a candid conversation on faith, war, and serving America's warriors as a Chaplain. Ch. (COL) Dabeck's personal perspectives, comments, and faith are his alone and do not necessarily reflect the views, values, or goals of the D.O.D, Army, or Chaplain Corps. Don't forget to Like, Subscr…

Pastor John and Pastor Jeff sit down for an incredible conversation with Dr. Brian Simmons on the Theology of Work. This podcast focuses not just one the aspects of Christians in the workplace, but the underlying theology that informs Christians ability to take part in secular work. The core of this message, we are ALL ministers of Christ's Gospel.…

Pastor John sits down with Rookie Officer and longtime friend Carter Law to discuss what it means to be a Christian in uniform. As Pastor Malcolm and John had discussed how 2020 tore the veil on racial relations; John and Carter get an opportunity to talk about what needs to change in peoples hearts to better engage and protect all communities. Off…

Pastor John sits down the fellow CIU Alum Jordan Sprueill and talks about the ministry of sports and seminary. If you're looking for encouragement on not being afraid to fail and passionately pursuing your dreams...this is the podcast for you!Von thesandhillspodcast

Pastor John sits down with former Gamecock QB Perry Orth to discuss how the Lord worked in his football career, insurance career, and coaching career. Perry shares the best tips he has to give for athletes, insurance workers, and coaches as he describes how Christ transformed his life and his approach to his work. Don't forget to like, subscribe, a…

This week Pastor John interviews Pastor Jeff on the benefits of being a Christian in the workforce. How should Christians work in situations where the world wants them to compromise? How should we respond when a new job opportunity appears? Is it wrong to make a lot of money as a Christian? All these questions and more will be answered in this week…

This week we talk with Loren Romeus who is an ordained pastor (formerly on staff at Sandhills), a retired Navy pilot, commercial airline pilot and currently high school teacher. We spend time unpacking what it looks like to live for Jesus no matter what your profession is. In our conversation we mention some helpful verses: Ephesians 2:10 "For we a…

In this episode Pastor John and Pastor Erich Wiegner discuss the recent Pixar movie "Soul" and what the creators got right and how they missed the truth of real spirituality. We also explore the power of stories and how followers of Jesus have the most powerful story to tell. The Sandhills Podcast is designed to help people connect to God through i…

This is the second part of our conversation with Pastor Malcolm Walls, discussing the events of 2020 with a focus on race relations, family dynamics, political tensions and how Christians are to respond to these important issues.Von thesandhillspodcast

In this episode Pastor Malcolm Walls continues the conversation unpacking the events of 2020, this time focusing on race relations, family dynamics, political tensions, and how understanding the truth of Jesus and the Gospel changes everything.Von thesandhillspodcast

In this episode Pastor Jeff Philpott shares his perspective on 2020, and what it revealed about America and the state of Christianity. The Sandhills Podcast is designed to help people connect to God through intentional conversations discussed from a Biblical point of view. New episodes are released each Tuesday. In this first season we will primari…

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