Josh Roberts

Dwelling Deeper: Stories from the Hard Places

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What does it mean to serve faithfully in America’s hardest ministry contexts? Host Josh Roberts of Dwell USA interviews pastors, lay leaders, and missionaries serving in post-Christian cities and small rural towns. Through stories of perseverance and faith, this podcast offers encouragement and practical insights for those ministering in challenging places. Whether leading a church or supporting your community, be inspired to make a lasting impact where it’s needed most.

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Josh Roberts

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From Pastor’s Kid to Missions Director | Dwelling Deeper 107 14.10.2025 56:34

Episode Summary In this episode of Dwelling Deeper: Stories from the Hard Places , Josh Roberts talks with Ashley Thomas , a missions leader who grew up as a pastor’s kid and never planned to serve in church ministry—until God rewrote her story. Today, Ashley leads a church that supports more than 350 missionaries and ministries locally, nationally, and around the world. She shares how faith,...

Faith, Perseverance, and Community in Boulder’s Hard Soil — Episode 106 24.09.2025 47:04

In this episode of Dwelling Deeper , host Josh Roberts engages Paul and Patty Durbin, leaders of Belay Church in Boulder, Colorado—a city known both for its vibrant culture and its deep resistance to established religion. The Durbins open up about the challenges of planting a church in one of the least religious cities in America, how their years in China shaped their ministry, and the unexpected...

Transforming “Sin City” with Authenticity and Community: Josh VanDusen’s Story 09.09.2025 37:20

Summary Las Vegas may be known as “Sin City,” but for Josh VanDusen, it’s a mission field where God is writing new stories of hope. As a microchurch leader with Resolute Church and a nonprofit director at Club Christ, Josh shares what it means to live faithfully in a city marked by transience, brokenness, and opportunity. He opens up about battling imposter syndrome, pursuing healthy rhythms of li...

Dwelling Deeper 104 | Jason Hall 26.08.2025 29:50

Living Out Dreams Unshakable: Jason Hall on Faith, Microchurch, and Mentorship In this episode of Dwelling Deeper , Josh Roberts sits down with Jason Hall —Dwell USA Task Force member, microchurch pastor in Katy, Texas, life coach, and founder of Dreams Unshakable . Jason opens up about his journey from the Air Force to microchurch leadership, and how God led him into coaching others to uncover...

Engaging Inner Loop Houston with Bill & Hannah White 07.08.2025 50:42

Summary In this conversation, Josh speaks with Bill and Hannah White, who share their experiences in church planting and community involvement. They discuss the evolution of church planting, the importance of authenticity in ministry, and the challenges they faced along the way. The Whites emphasize the significance of family, community engagement, and the lessons learned from both successes and f...

A Conversation with Darlene Robison 07.08.2025 30:34

Summary In this episode, Josh Roberts interviews Darlene Robinson, the visionary behind Dwell USA, a community focused on innovative church planting and leadership development. Darlene shares her journey from a rural upbringing to recognizing the United States as a mission field, emphasizing the need for new approaches in ministry. She discusses the challenges of being a female leader in a predomi...

Dwelling Deeper: What's this all about? 07.08.2025 6:33

Summary In the inaugural episode of Dwelling Deeper, host Josh Roberts introduces the podcast's mission to share stories of ordinary people engaged in kingdom work in challenging environments. The podcast aims to highlight the importance of presence, persistence, and faith in ministry and nonprofit work. Josh emphasizes the value of community and connection, particularly through events like th...