"Church With No Walls" Podcast

A heartbreaking loss of their baby before birth left Jessica and Josh Heffinger hurt and searching for answers. They found a way to honor their daughter's memory by starting a ministry for other grieving parents. Glory Baby Ministry has become a blessing to help families deal with miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. Host Ryan Dearbone talks to Jessica Heffinger about the ministry's e...

Liturgical Dance, skits, rapping, and other elements can be used to praise the Lord. It can also engage a younger crowd in their journey to salvation. In this episode, host Ryan Dearbone talks with Felicia Bland, the Co-Founder and Master Instructor of "Gifts of Praise of Kentucky". Felicia discusses the need to share her talents to help young people establish or grow their relationship...

A medical diagnosis can mean the end of your life, or it can be the beginning of a spiritual journey that's bigger than yourself! In this inspiring episode, Ryan Dearbone speaks to Jessica Baladad, a breast cancer survivor and the Founder/CEO of "Feel For Your Life." Her ministry, through this app and political lobbying on behalf of those with breast cancer, has helped with early det...

Did you ever consider MMA fighting as a way to worship God? How about playing music in a bar? Well, in this episode, we visit with Aaron Iacino, a mixed martial arts instructor and musician in the Dojo Saints, as he talks about how religion can be found in the most unexpected places but in some of the most impactful ways. He compares training for a combat sport to that of fighting the devil and sh...

It’s a family affair in this episode when host, Ryan Dearbone welcomes his cousin, Tosha Dearbone to the show. Tosha ministers to people through her work as an author, prison counselor, youth leader and more. She shares the successes and struggles she has encountered while sharing the gospel with others. She also shares how ministering to others has helped her overcome difficult things in her life...

Life-changing moments can change both your life and others around you. In this episode, we talk to Tiffany Rene, a Resilience & Growth Expert who had a spiritual awakening, which led her to create the Whole Heart Foundation. She discusses how this outreach ministry has touched women in her community. She also talks about the importance of connecting women with each other and God, through self-...

Sometimes it’s easier to show people rather than just tell them, especially when it comes to the places referenced in the Bible. In this episode, we talk to Stuart Peck, a freelance producer, about his work documenting the places where much of the Bible took place. He shares with us the role that the Internet and technology played in being able to educate people for free about the geography of the...

In this episode, we talk with Christian author Henry Nwaneri, (a writer with more than 40 books to his credit) about how he began transitioning his sermons into successful books. He also talks about how others can become authors if they have a gospel to share. He also delves into why he feels that books are the one thing that no one can take away from us, no matter what happens. We hope you enjoy...

To kickoff Season 2 , we talk to Adam Sherrill about his ministry of internet Christian Radio. He discusses how he got started along with the overall rise of the Christian music on radio platforms. We look at how to bridge more traditional gospel music with contemporary artists that are breaking through today and much, much more! Check Adam out at www.believeradiobayarea.com and believeradiofresno...

Most religious organizations don’t want to talk about finances, but finances are one of the main resources that keep churches alive. However, this resource was threatened during the pandemic. Many churches are just now figuring out how to get back on their feet amid a new, more hybrid version of the church. Host Ryan Dearbone discusses financial planning for churches in this new climate and how to...

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming a part of our everyday lives. So it shouldn't be surprising that it's entering our religious experience! Just how is AI being integrated into the way we worship? What are the pros and cons? Will we one day have completely AI church services with virtual church leaders? Host Ryan Dearbone discusses this and more with guest Brian Sigmon, the CEO & Publ...

Rev. Lindsey Ardrey was in seminary when the pandemic hit and disrupted the way things happened in the Episcopal church as well as many other churches and denominations around the world. In this episode, we talk to Rev. Ardrey about her experiences seeing Episcopalian churches adapt to the changes the pandemic brought on. We also look at the "business" of the church which is vital to keeping the d...

Spiritual music is generally a large part of church services. Now in the post-pandemic era, the way our hymns are delivered to us is changing. We talk to Minister Brittany Whitlow about it. She also shares the joys and complexities associated with having to conduct music for both an in-person and virtual audience. We also look at how spiritual music will have to evolve in order to keep up with the...

The word of God transcends any one language. So in this episode, we talk to Francisco & Roslynn West about utilizing social media and live streaming in their bilingual ministry. They share stories of how they have been able to connect people from different countries together to worship together despite the language barrier. We also discuss their upcoming hybrid religious conference "On a Mission f...

In this episode, we talk to Rev. Megan Huston of First Christian Church in Bowling Green, KY, about how she keeps her online community, which includes both old and new church members, in the forefront and keeps them from becoming "afterthoughts". We also delve into whether dependency on online-only worship is problematic. She also gives her thoughts on what should remain private in churches versus...

In this episode, we talk to Rev. Dr. Marlon Scott about how he turned his entire ministry virtual. We learn what it’s been like having a church truly “with no walls” as he explains how he went from shunning social media and live-streaming all together to being a huge proponent of virtual worship. He tells a unique story of how a natural disaster (not the pandemic) began the changeover for him. Rev...

In the second part of our interview, we delve with Minister Merritt into why he feels a full turn to virtual-only church would eventually kill Christianity in the United States. We also look at why young people are misunderstood when it comes to religion and media. We also talk about how the church for the new generation may come into fruition. 
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In this 2-part episode, we talk to 19-year-old Minister Donari Merritt, who has been preaching since he was 14. In the first episode, Minister Merritt talks about his journey into preaching at an early age, and he gives us his perspective on what Gen Z feels about religion in a virtual space. He also shares his thoughts on what it means to be a "digital native" when it comes to preaching...

In part 2 of our interview with Pastor Lockhart, we look at the pressure that pastors may feel when these days when crafting their sermon knowing it will be sharing space in the virtual world with millions of others on a weekly basis. We also discuss how some churches and their leadership have chosen to become more provocative to capture an audience in the vast virtual landscape. Don't forget...

In the first episode of 2-part interview with Pastor Dana Lockhart, we learn the struggles he faced in the early days of the pandemic to set up a livestream and social media presence at a church he was only acting pastor of. He also tells us how the church still came together in-person to provide supplies to his community while not being able to return to the sanctuary. He also tells us the moment...

As much as we would like to attend church service in-person, sometimes we just can't. So having the online option can be a Godsend for many. In this episode, Ryan talks with Carla Dotson & Reva Keeling, both members at Mt. Zion in Nashville, TN about how they have used livestreaming to keep engaged with their church even though they can't be there physically. Don't forget to rate this episode,...

The ultimate reason for adding technology to the church has been to share the gospel, but how do you keep it from overshadowing the word? In this episode, Ryan Dearbone talks to Technology Minister Rob Wilson of Zion Community Church about several topics, including building togetherness in the sanctuary versus through online and the financial side of livestreaming. They also discuss having a true...

What was church worship like outside of the United States during the pandemic? Ryan talks with his father-in-law, retired South African priest Julian Paul, about what challenges his church faced and how they responded. He shares how social media and livestreaming kept churches spread throughout the world connected to his. We also discuss what it was like for members to return to the sanctuary and...

Sometimes you don't need expensive technology to spread the word of God.... even during a pandemic! In this episode, we talk to Dustin Bratcher, Technology Coordinator for Liberty Methodist Church in Beaver Dam, KY about how his small church mixed simple parking lot worship services with the power of digital technology to strike a good balance. Don't forget to check out previous episodes o...

Churches have been faithfully using audio and video companies for years for in-house needs. However, live-streaming services was not a thought for many. But the pandemic changed all of that. In this episode, we talk to Richard Samuels of Pro Video & Audio Professionals in Franklin, KY about how he went from installing media equipment in a couple of churches a week to being in high demand. He also...