Conversations

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Dr. Kathy Steele (Professor of Counseling at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary ) to talk about the mental health issues people encountered during the coronavirus lockdowns and how to remedy them, how to handle depression, and when to be vulnerable. Kathy Steele is a Professor of Counseling at New Orleans Baptist Theological S...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Deb McEovy ( Director of Student Health and Counseling at Grace College) to talk about her current role with Grace, what she's seen change in recent years in the area of mental health, and the balance between biblical counseling and psychological science in mental health care. Deb McEvoy holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology with...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert calls up Eric Miller (Executive Director of Ministry at Momentum Ministry Partners ) to hear about his role with Momentum Ministry Partners, his perspective on how youth ministry has changed over the years, and gives the secret ingredients to connecting more holistically with the next generation. After 17 years of pastoral ministry, Eric Miller jo...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert calls up Gary Colledge (Faculty Support Specialist at Grace College Akron ) to talk about the importance of using your god-given gifts, how to accept and deal with change, and the importance of hermeneutics in pastoral study and preaching. Dr. Gary Colledge took his PhD at the University of St Andrews (Scotland) and currently teaches and oversees...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert calls up Tony Coffman (Pastor of Winner Methodist Church in Winner, South Dakota) to discuss his unique path into ministry, how he's seen growth in the churches he's pastored, and the inconspicuous utility of a butter knife. Tony Coffman began serving the role of Pastor of Winner Methodist Church on October 16th, 2023 after serving three years at...

In this episode of  Conversations , hosts Trent Lambert and Julia Peattie (Administrative Assistant of the Center for Thriving Leaders ) sit down with Jenn Avey (Executive Director of Charis Women ) to hear how she found her place in ministry, what her day to day is like as Executive Director of Charis Women, and what she sees as most important in today's context when it comes to equipping and dis...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Tiberius Rata (Associate Dean of the School of Ministry Studies at Grace Theological Seminary) to hear his take on altar calls, what inspired him to become an author, and what he's learned over the years in pastoral ministry. A native of Romania, Tiberius Rata is the chair of the Biblical Studies Department and professor of Old Test...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Denny Wilson (Founding Pastor of Warsaw Community Church ) to discuss how he started WCC, how to deal with transition in the church, and how pastoral ministry has changed over the years. Denny Wilson gave his life to Christ in 1979 “after living for myself for 21 years.” While he was at Ohio University on a baseball scholarship earn...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Freddy Cardoza (Vice President of Grace Theological Seminary ) to talk about his journey in getting to know Christ, the work God is doing at Grace Theological Seminary, and the changes he sees happening in Higher Education today. Dr. Freddy Cardoza (Ph. D., Southern Seminary) is Vice President of Grace Theological Seminary and Dean...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Jim Swanson ( Kosciusko YMCA CEO ) to discuss the importance of soft skills, being together, and how the YMCA makes an impact on its local community. Jim Swanson  served on the Kosciusko Community YMCA Board of Directors for 2 years and is now the present CEO of the YMCA in Kosciusko County. Swanson served 22 years at Grace College,...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Ken Locke ( Community Ministries Director at The Salvation Army ) to talk about the importance of relationships, the concept of adaptibility, and planting seeds in people's lives. Ken Locke is passionate about serving other people, especially those caught in the cycle of poverty. His longstanding career in welfare and ministry showc...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Jeff Gill (Discipleship Pastor at Mission Point Church ) to talk about his journey in Christ, how things are going at Mission Point, and adaptive leadership. Jeff Gill is an experienced pastor and educator with twenty-five years serving in a local church and sixteen years serving as a vice president, dean and professor in a theologi...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with James Emery White (Author of Hybrid Church ) to talk about Church 3.0 and how covid has affected ministry strategies today. James Emery White is the founding and senior pastor of Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina; president of Serious Times, Inc., a ministry that explores the intersection of faith and culture...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Lonnie Anderson (Senior Pastor of Mt. Pigsah Missionary Baptist Church ) to discuss changes they've seen in recent years in the local church and the power of loving people. Pastor Anderson holds a dual B.A. in Christian Education and in Pastoral Studies from Selma University, then continued his studies there, earning an M.A. in Bibl...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Tim Elmore (Author of Generation Z Unfiltered ) to discuss the quirks and potential of Gen Z and the best ways to connect with the rising generation. Dr. Tim Elmore is founder and CEO of Growing Leaders ( www.growingleaders.com ), an Atlanta‐based non‐profit organization created to develop emerging leaders. His work grew out of 20 y...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Bart Curtis (Head Football Coach of Warsaw Community High School) to get his perspective on faith and leadership as a leader of young men in the sport of football. Warsaw Community High School is a high school located in Warsaw, Indiana, near Grace Theological Seminary. Check out the video version of this episode on Grace Theologica...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Mark Mitchell (Licensed Therapist and Behavior Consultant) to discuss the importance of transparency, relational safety, and community in the church. At Mitchell Counseling & Consulting , they aim to provide a safe therapeutic environment that promotes a deeper understanding of self, others, and faith. Their therapeutic approach is...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Brandon Holler (Senior Pastor of The Chapel) to discuss how to balance family and ministerial work amidst busy and difficult seasons of life. The Chapel is a non-denominational church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Chapel is organized around 4 primary purposes: Believe, Grow, Serve, and Change Your World. They hope each person that com...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Steve Dewitt (Senior Pastor of Bethel Church) to hear his perspective on leadership, technology, and the exacerbation of loneliness in today's post-covid society and how to counter it. Bethel Church is a non-denominational church that has multiple campuses across Northern Indiana. Bethel Church is a place where people can meet Jesus...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Mark Oelze, author of The PLEDGE of a Lifetime , to discuss the process of dealing with and resolving relational conflict. Mark Oelze has a Master’s in Biblical Counseling. He has been a marriage and family counselor and communicator in Wichita for more than 30 years. Mark is the author of  The PLEDGE of a Lifetime—Her Hope for Conn...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Dr. Rock LaGioia, Professor of Pastoral Studies at Grace Theological Seminary, to talk about teaching and preaching end-time prophesy for a desperate, turbulent culture. Rock LaGioia, Professor of Pastoral Studies and Director of Doctoral Programs at Grace Theological Seminary, is passionate about building up the body of Christ by t...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries , to talk about speaking and discovering truth and training the next generation to reflect the character of Christ. Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership dev...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Dr. Brent Garrison, Senior Discipleship Fellow with CEO Forum, to talk about the differences in leadership strategies in ministry, education, and business and the secret sauce to honorable christian leadership. For more on the topic of leadership from a biblical perspective, check out Dr. Brent Garrison's book  Leadership by the Boo...

In this episode of  Conversations ,  Trent Lambert calls John Oelze, Executive Director for Hope Ranch for Women , to discuss the roles of a church board member and how to get board members and constituents on the same page to create a healthy and thriving relationship.   John is passionate about helping people heal from the painful realities in their past. He has served in a variety of leadership...

In this episode of Conversations ,  Trent Lambert sits down with Dr. John Teevan, Former Interim President of Grace College and Seminary, to discuss the philosophy of being an offensive and defensive minded church and how to find balance between the two. Dr. John Teevan is the Envoy to the President and for most of the 2023-24 school year he has been assigned to be Co-Dean of the School of Arts an...