Faith Horizons | Discovering the kingdom of God in Kansas City One Conversation at a Time

Send us Fan Mail This show explores the intersection of faith, education, and global impact through inspiring conversations with leaders, educators, and changemakers. Each episode delves into topics like accreditation, innovative learning, chaplaincy, and international outreach, offering personal stories and practical insights.  Whether you’re passionate about higher education, service, or faith-d...

Send us Fan Mail This event, hosted by Altered Stories Ministry, is a faith-based gathering designed to bring women together for worship, storytelling, and encouragement. The event features personal introductions, a testimony about healing through faith and nutrition, live worship music, and a keynote “God story” about finding joy in difficult circumstances. Participants engage in prayer, music, a...

Send us Fan Mail Unconventional Ministry Podcast, hosted by Dennis Wiens and sponsored by SAT-7 USA, features inspiring stories of people and organizations making a difference for the gospel in creative ways—often outside traditional church settings. Each episode highlights unique ministries, from grassroots efforts to global outreach, showing how faith in action transforms lives and communities....

Send us Fan Mail Join us for an inspiring conversation as we explore a variety of evangelism methods—from prayer walking and street outreach to creative art ministry and crisis response.  Nathan Sack and Bill Otterness share personal stories, practical tips, and lessons learned from their work with organizations like Grace Point, United in Crisis, and Christine’s Place.  Discover how churches and...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Nathan Sack as he sits down with John Losh and David Cook to explore the story and mission of Vertizontal Media—a unique ministry blending media, evangelism, and discipleship. Discover how Vertizontal Media began, its innovative projects like the Jesus Film distribution and outreach in Pakistan, and the meaning behind its name.  The conversation dives deep into the heart...

Send us Fan Mail Nathan Sack sits down with Sherrie Pucket of Building Bridges KC for an inspiring update on the ministry’s latest initiatives.  They discuss the expansion of the "Building Bounce" resiliency program into five elementary schools, the growth of the "Family Table" partnership with Unite KC, and the holistic counseling and coaching services offered by Building Brid...

Send us Fan Mail God's bucket brigade is a ministry whose mission is to bless and love the homeless and less fortunate by providing help for today and hope for tomorrow.  They do this by assembling five-gallon buckets filled with personal necessities—such as toilet paper, bottled water, wet wipes, a Bible, hygiene kits, snacks, a flashlight, and a first aid kit—and distributing them directly...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Dr. Randy Shepherd's unique journey from Youth for Christ evangelist in the 1980s to founding pastor of Abundant Life Fellowship, and now a successful corporate tax strategist saving clients hundreds of thousands annually. But Randy's story doesn't end with business success - he's passionate about returning to his ministry roots through di...

Send us Fan Mail Great Inteview: Ray Jarrett and Gary Kendall from Unite KC, a faith-based organization focused on racial reconciliation and community unity in Kansas City. They discuss the merger of Love KC with Unite KC, their mission to bring people together across racial, cultural, and social divides, and their upcoming events like the Walk for Unity, Underground at the Kauffman, and a one-day...

Send us Fan Mail It’s really exciting the people you get to meet when you’re doing podcast interviews. Ray La Pietra was not what I expected here is an authentic Christian that is part of a modeling and agent world, most of which is overrun with manipulation and scandal. Starting in 1982 Career Images continues today to serve its clients, venders, and people. In this episode,   Nathan Sack and co-...

Send us Fan Mail Nathan Sack and John Losh sit down with Marvin Daniels, the visionary executive director of the Hope Center in Kansas City. Daniels shares the remarkable 26-year journey of an organization dedicated to community transformation, detailing their innovative approaches to youth development, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment on the city's east side. The conversation...

Send us Fan Mail Host Nathan Sack with John Losh explore the musical journey of Dave Panico, a saxophonist who sees his art as more than just performance. Dave shares his personal story of spiritual discovery and musical passion, revealing how his faith has shaped his approach to music.  From his early days in Chicago to becoming a versatile performer, Dave demonstrates how creativity and purpose...

Send us Fan Mail Join Nathan Sack and John Losh as they sit down with Andrew McClanahan from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Discover how FCA is transforming the sports world by discipling athletes and coaches, helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. Andrew shares insights into FCA's global mission, their innovative E3 discipleship strategy, and their upcoming c...

Send us Fan Mail Discover an incredible ministry transforming lives through Bibles in the Philippines! In this inspiring Faith Horizons podcast, Bill Barker shares how this organization "From Our Hands to Their Hands" has distributed over 3 million Bibles to Filipino communities.  Learn how churches collaborate to manufacture and ship Bibles, reaching areas where many pastors and congreg...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the extraordinary world of the Gideons, where a simple Bible can change a life forever. Join Nathan Sack, John Losh and guest Dale Knudsen as they unpack the powerful mission of an organization that has distributed over 70 million scriptures worldwide.  From hotel rooms to war zones, learn how these everyday professionals are spreading hope, one testament at a time. Hear...

Send us Fan Mail Man it is great to get to know John Losh and begin to work with him in an official capacity to discover more of what God is doing in Kansas City. It is truly an honor to be acquaintances and friends with John Losh. Enjoy the Podcast! A true renaissance man , John's interests span from intricate railroad history to creating "Moments of Tranquility" YouTube videos tha...

Send us Fan Mail Interviewed Zack Nicholson with Minding the Gap in Kansas City a ministry that addresses literacy in schools, supports school staff and does after school christian clubs in Kansas City.  Zack highlighted the alarming statistic that only about a third of U.S. students read proficiently by third grade, increasing their likelihood of dropping out of high school by four times. Complet...

Send us Fan Mail Got to discuss Kansas City transportation with Michael Miller!!! We addressed transportation challenges in Kansas City, particularly in the east side of the city where a lack of jobs and labor force forces residents to seek employment elsewhere. We have noticed the city's efforts to address this issue through the development of a new ride public ride system called Iris. Later...

Send us Fan Mail Nola Wood shares her personal journey into politics, highlighting the importance of stewardship and the sanctity of life. She recounts her involvement in picketing an abortion provider in Wichita and distributing pro-life messages. Additionally Nola emphasized the need for Christians to vote for candidates based on shared values rather than party lines. KC Conservatives Nola start...

Send us Fan Mail United in Crisis Kansas City! During this interview, the initiative "United in Crisis KC" becomes apparent as a focused effort to prepare and empower the local church in responding to disasters. In times of crisis, the church has the chance to take the lead in serving the community of its city.  The aim of United in Crisis KC is to provide Christians with the necessary i...

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking podcast centered around family structure and its multifaceted impact on society, Nathan Sack and Michael Miller passionately delve into the intricacies of raising children, navigating teenage identity formation, grappling with trauma and mental health, and addressing the systemic challenges faced by urban communities, particularly in Kansas City. With a f...

Send us Fan Mail This podcast focused on introducing Chris Ward’s soon to be released book The Path To Purpose. In the podcast Chris and I took a storied approach to unlocking the value this book offers and getting to know Chris as a person. This book truly is an action-based guide to unlocking new horizons for yourself and those you influence. Maybe it’s time to pivot, make significant changes or...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode Scott and I reflected on the recent centennial celebration in Kansas City, it was both a mix of celebration and contemplation, as we acknowledge the collaborative efforts and milestones achieved. Scott shared that God's Relay Race will no longer host monthly prayer gatherings at Westport Plexpod for the foreseeable future. Scott captured the intent per...

Send us Fan Mail Have  you ever heard of Racers for Christ! I hadn't before meeting Justin Lawson. Justin Lawson grew up around racing, with his grandfather and father both involved in the sport. Were talking about open wheel racing, on 3/8 to 1/2 mile Dirt Tracks (Open wheel racing refers to exposed tire and wheel cars, different from stock cars like NASCAR.) In our interview we took a Zig Z...

Send us Fan Mail A recap of the Centennial Event on Nov 11th, 2023. We discussed the success of this event after 5 years of Monthly Prayer gatherings and countless hours of work to commemorate the historic event in 1923!  We discussed the next steps for God's Relay Race, including continuing monthly prayer meetings, incorporating TED Talks, and exploring the possibility of taking the event on...