Joshua Ziefle

Live Long and Pastor

Religion EN ↓ 10 episodes

Ongoing conversations about ministry with leading pastors in the United States and around the world. As we explore new worlds of ministry one pastor at a time, we’ll learn more together about emerging methods and practices of pastoral ministry, gain new insights from authors, and reflect on longevity and persistence in ministry. Hosted by Dr. Josh Ziefle, Dean of the College of Ministry at Northwest University (Kirkland, WA).

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Joshua Ziefle

Episodes

Episode IX: Doug Clay 16.06.2026 43:43

In our ninth episode, I'm joined by Rev. Doug Clay, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God (USA). For more information: https://ag.org/About/Leadership-Team/General-Superintendent

Episode VIII: Verlon Fosner 20.03.2026 52:32

In our eighth episode, I'm joined by Dr, Verlon Fosner, Director of the Dinner Church Collective ( https://www.freshexpressions.com/dinner-church ).In our conversation, we discuss a model of church based around meal and table. Join us as we explore this innovative effort as being gospel people in our time! For more information: https://www.communitydinners.com/

Episode VII: Tyler Sollie 06.02.2026 46:17

In our seventh episode, I'm joined by Pastor Tyler Sollie, Lead Pastor of Life Center in Tacoma, Washington ( https://www.lifecenter.com/ ).Tyler is on Instagram at @tylersollie and Facebook as Tyler Sollie. He also blogs from time to time at tylersollie.com .

Episode VI: Wes Davis 27.10.2025 46:49

In our sixth episode, I'm joined by Pastor Wes Davis, Lead Pastor of New Life Church on the Kitsap Peninsula near Seattle, Washington ( https://www.newlife.tv/ ). Wes is the author of two books: Jesus Apprentice and People Becoming the Church. The church's YouTube channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTyyU1EqEK1PEMNGoAAJYPA

Special Episode with Dr. Jeremy Johnson 24.07.2025 49:52

Join us for a special joint episode of "Christianity Now" and "Live Long and Pastor" as I talk with Dr. Jeremy Johnson, the newly elected next President of Northwest University. Dr. Johnson is currently the pastor of North Point Church in Missouri, and steps into his new role here at Northwest on August 18th.

Episode V: Shawn & Sonny Hennessy 03.07.2025 1:14:35

In our fifth episode, I'm joined by Pastors Shawn and Sonny Hennessy of Life Church Green Bay. They will be planting a church in Kirkland, Washington this Fall. Sonny and Shawn have hosted the "Rise after the Fall" podcast, and operate The Exchange Collaborative (https://www.theexchangecollaborative.com/), an organization for pastors and others in need of emotional healing and spirit...

Episode IV: Brandon Beals 13.06.2025 47:39

In our fourth episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brandon Beals, lead pastor at Venture Church in Washington. Brandon also has a podcast of his own, "Pastors Unfiltered" ( https://open.spotify.com/show/3Zzsw1HRSye2FD6Wj3zGXa?si=b93757a409d34079 ) Brandon's Instagram: @fightpastor

Episode III: Shaddye Melu 14.02.2025 45:11

In our third episode, I'm joined by Shaddye Melu, lead campus pastor at Northwest University. Prior to his time here at Northwest, Shaddye was a pastor at Churchome. For more on Shaddye: https://www.northwestu.edu/blog/meet-nus-new-campus-pastor-shaddye-melu Instagram: @shaddyemelu

Episode II: Kevin Geer 19.10.2024 47:50

In our second episode, I'm joined by Dr. Kevin Geer, the lead pastor of Canvas Church in Kalispell, MT (https://canvas.church/). Join me for this conversation with a special leader!

Episode I: Jeffery Portmann 03.09.2024 43:04

In the first episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jeffery Portmann, the new lead pastor of Gateway Fellowship in Poulsbo, WA. Jeffery recently served as head of the Church Multiplication Network, and previously pastored and served as Network Youth Director in the Northwest Ministry Network. Join in this new podcast as we talked about a new beginning for Jeffery in pastoral ministry!