The Holiness Today Podcast

In this Global Missions episode, Jim Ritchie speaks with Joe Hall, Global Coordinator of Missionary Care, about the transformative practice of Sabbath rest. Coinciding with Joe’s feature article in Holiness Today , this conversation explores how intentional rest, solitude, and recreation can dismantle the pressure to perform and anchor our identity in Christ. Drawing on his missionary service in S...

This is an audio version of the November/December 2026 issue.  Articles read in this episode are: God's Gift of Sabbath — Frank Moore Recieving Christ's Rest — Julie O'Hara Surrendering Our Bodies — Dylan Robinson Surrendering the Restless Mind — Elise Ivie Sabbath Reflections: God's Gift for Tired Ministers — David Wilson A Sabbatical Story — Joe Hall Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to l...

On this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, hosts Nate and Jordan are joined by former General Secretary Dr. David Wilson to discuss the upcoming magazine issue focused on Sabbath rest. Dr. Wilson shares his extensive ministry experience, highlighting the critical balance between vocation, play, and intentional rest. He emphasizes why pastors must resist a culture that celebrates exhaustion and...

In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Nate Gilmore and co-host Bailey Friberg welcome back Julie O'Hara, Regional Education Coordinator and Ministry Formation Administrative Director. They discuss the Preaching Collaborative's profound impact and how holistic ministry formation empowers local church leaders. Julie also encourages bi-vocational pastors, emphasizing the importance of r...

In this episode, Nate Gilmore and Mark Louw connect with Diego Lopez, Field Strategy Coordinator for the Western Mediterranean Field and District Superintendent for Spain. Together, they discuss Diego's ongoing work in the region, the importance of creating orderly, welcoming spaces within the Church, and the unique ways God uses individuals to fulfill His purposes. Show Links: https://www.eurasia...

Crystal Gibbons, Global Missions Communications Coordinator, joins the podcast to discuss the growing momentum behind "The Cause" and how the church is redefining modern missions. She shares firsthand stories from her global travels, explores the realities of bi-vocational ministry, and highlights the vital importance of intentional Sabbath rest in a hyper-connected world. Episode Links: Global Mi...

In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, Jennifer Staudt, NMI Project Manager for the Church of the Nazarene, shares her incredible journey serving as a volunteer missionary across Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Mesoamerica. She recounts truly unforgettable field experiences, including eating live jungle grubs and navigating a 17-passenger van through the pitch-black jungle to evade an erupti...

In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, listen to Pastor Paul Adams's spiritual journey of new beginnings. After leaving a ministry role in Madison, WI without a clear next step, Paul shares his family's leap of faith that led them to Lifespring Community Church in South Carolina. The conversation dives into the realities of pastoral burnout, the importance of supporting small-church leader...

This is an audio version of the September/October 2026 issue.  Articles read in this episode are: The Tapestry of Modern Theology — Kevin Lowery Karl Barth — Rustin Brian H. Richard Niebuhr — Stan Ingersol Hans Urs von Balthasar — Jacob Lett Dietrich Bonhoeffer — Sam Barber Postliberal Theologians — Josh Sweeden and Nell Becker Sweeden N. T. Wright — T. Scott Daniels Lifelong Learning Code: 28473...

In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Nate Gilmore and USA/Canada Region coordinator Bailey Friberg welcome Michelle Tepper from Alpha USA to explore their transformative denominational partnership. Michelle explains how Alpha equips local churches to safely introduce people to Jesus through hospitality, video content, and pressure-free conversation. The group discusses Michelle's in...

In this HT Editors episode, Jordan Eigsti and Nate Gilmore introduce the Sept/Oct issue of Holiness Today, "Theology After Wesley."   Kevin Lowery - video: Theology after Wesley Rustin E Brian - Jacob Arminius: The Man from Oudewater     Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

In this episode of the Holiness Today podcast, host Nate connects with General Secretary Gary Hartke to discuss the upcoming 31st General Assembly in Kansas City. With the event kicking off on June 25, 2027, they explore what it takes to organize a gathering of delegates representing over 165 world areas. Gary shares insights into his office's logistical preparations, expanded translation services...

The Making of Moses - Eddie Estep Seeing Ourselves in the Call of Moses - Scott Daniels The Law of Moses: Covenant Faithfulness Embodied - Timothy Green What's on Moses's Tombstone? - Stan Reeder

In this episode of the Holiness Today podcast, host Nate Gilmore sits down with Cheryl Crouch to discuss "Share the Table," a new global initiative supporting international delegates attending the General Assembly in Kansas City. Traveling from outside the USA/Canada region brings prohibitive meal and travel costs. Discover how this collaborative effort gives local congregations and individuals a...

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On today's episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, listen to a conversation with Elise Ivie, Ashland Campus Pastor at New Life Church in Ashland, Oregon.   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click  here  to learn about Lifelong Learning.

In this episode, Nate talks with Dr. Mark Louw, the Eurasia Regional Director, for a captivating look into his remarkable life journey. From serving as an infantry officer in South Africa during apartheid to navigating crisis evacuations as a global missionary, Dr. Louw shares his powerful testimony of faith, marriage, and his response to God's call. We also dive into leading ministry through glob...

In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Crystal Gibbons connects with Tim Bowen-Evans, the incoming director of advocacy and partnerships for Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM). Drawing from his experience as a pastor in Jerusalem and his current work with the Ireland Partnership, Tim discusses why local church-led compassion is central to Christian holiness. He shares powerful st...

In this HT Editors episode, Jordan Eigsti and Nate Gilmore connect with Crystal Gibbons to discuss the recently released July/August issue of Holiness Today on Moses.   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

In this episode, Jim Ritchie (Global Missions Director) and Alessandro Polonio (South America Regional Director) discuss how God is moving through a passionate new generation. This episode highlights ExploSam and Aviva—dynamic initiatives equipping youth for intercultural missions. Discover how the Church of the Nazarene addresses deep community needs through incarnational holiness, from building...

In this episode, Nate connects with LaMorris Crawford, Chaplain for the Carolina Panthers. LaMorris has worked with professional athletes for over a decade, having previously served with the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition to this chaplaincy ministry, LaMorris and his wife, Megan, serve as evangelists. LaMorris talks about the importance of being a husband and father, and how God is using him and...

Authors in this issue: Gabriel Benjiman — From Good to Very Good: Infusing Mission and Practice with Social Responsibility  Christian Sarmiento — Born in Adam, Made New in Christ: What It Means to Be Human, to Be Broken, and to Be Made Holy  T. Scott Daniels — From One Degree of Glory to Another: The Spirit's Work of Restoring God's Image in Us  Sam Barber — The Image Beneath the Marks: Sin's Dist...

Join hosts Nate Gilmore and Bailey Friberg on The Holiness Today Podcast as they sit down with Tyler Rominger, founder of Ministry Designs. In this episode, they discuss a groundbreaking new partnership with the Church of the Nazarene USA/Canada Region, designed to provide local churches with beautiful, fully customizable websites for as little as $25 a month. Tyler shares his Next Steps framework...

In this episode, Nate Gilmore connects with Pastor Jeff Byler, lead pastor in Oxford, Mississippi. Jeff shares his journey from feeling a call to ministry at seventeen to navigating the academic challenges of seminary. He discusses the vital role of relationality in his ministry, explaining how a shared love for sports serves as a natural bridge to connect with people. Jeff also dives deep into hi...