The Broken Vessels Podcast

In this solo episode of The Broken Vessels Podcast, I talk about an essay I researched and wrote for one of my college classes on the subject of faith and culture in the formation of our identity and how ultimately, if we understand our identity is in Christ through our faith, it is that thing that brings us hope in a broken world. Broken Vessels Podcast Contact :  Website :  https://thebrokenvess...

In this episode of The Broken Vessels Podcast, My co-host, Brian, and I discuss the brokenness that comes from the current culture wars and how that has had an affect on the church and how The Gospel is ultimately the answer. Co-Host: Brian Fulcher Broken Vessels Podcast Contact :  Website :  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com FB:   https://www.facebook.com/profi...

Welcome back to The Broken Vessels Podcast 2.0. My co-host, Brian Fulcher, and I discuss brokenness in the church and society and look forward to the conversations we plan to tackle in the months to come! Co-Host: Brian Fulcher Broken Vessels Podcast Contact :  Website :  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com FB:   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578066675...

My guests, Ted Rosenbladt, and Erick Sorenson and my co-host Brad Kafer talk about the life and legacy of Rod Rosenbladt and the legacy he has left for all of us of Gospel Clarity!! Guests: Ted Rosenbladt and Erick Sorensen are a part of the ministry of 1517.org. Check out all the content there and be blessed by it!!! Website : https://www.1517.org Broken Vessels Podcast Contact :  Website :  http...

My guest, Sam Powell of Sam Powell Ministries, discuss the importance of understanding The Imago Dei (Image of God) in how we view God, ourselves and others. We talk about the brokenness that comes with a bad understanding of our being Image Bearers and how having a right understanding, with The Gospel at the center, helps us to heal. Guests: Sam Powell Is a former pastor and advocate for broken p...

My guest, Eric Schumacher and I discuss his book, The Good Gift of Weakness!! We talk about how weakness is very misunderstood in the church and how understanding weakness biblically can help us deal with our own weakness as broken vessels struggling to trust in Christ and The Gospel!! Guests: Eric Schumacher is an author, podcaster, and songwriter. He is the author of  The Good Gift of Weakness:...

My guests, Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders, join me to discuss the brokenness that comes from dealing with a child's illness and how prayer and the Gospel can bring rest and comfort through that ordeal!! Guests: Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders both know what it’s like to face a family medical crisis, and they are passionate about helping others in the most difficult situations. Eric is...

My guests, James and Andrew of Doth Protest join Brad and I in celebrating Luther and his contribution to the understating of the Gospel of grace extra nos!! Doth Protest Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doth-protest/id1549751430 Broken Vessels Podcast Contact :  Website :  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com   FB Group:  https://www.facebook.com/group...

My guest, Dr. Matthew Barrett, and I discuss the importance of Trinitarian Orthodoxy for us as believers and how a misunderstanding of the Trinity through heterodox and heretical views (ESS/EFS and others) in the church can cause much brokenness in the church. We also discuss how reclaiming the simple understanding of The Doctrine of God can help us as believers and the church heal from that broke...

My guest, Zeb Lyons, and I, discuss Gospel centered biblical counseling: what it should look like and how it can actually be an option in helping us deal with our brokenness as Christians. Guest: Zeb Lyons is the husband of Amanda and father of four. He grew up in a pastors home watching the blessings and chaos of ministry life and seeing the damage that the church can unfortunately do. He is both...

Brad and I reflect on the year of 2023 on BVP and what we look forward to in 2024. Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:   https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email:  brokenvesselspod@gmail.com   FB Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/796906071459681/

My guest, Shane Rosenthal of The Humble Skeptic, and I discuss what true biblical faith looks like, how misunderstanding that brings brokenness, and how a healthy skepticism and the Gospel bring healing to that brokenness as we wrestle with our faith to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ. Guest : Shane Rosenthal is the founder and host of The Humble Skeptic podcast. Though he was raised in...

In this special Christmas episode, Brad and I are joined by Bob Hiller of The White Horse Inn and 1517 as we discuss the brokenness of Christmas and the Good News of the Incarnation which brings healing to our brokenness. Show Notes: Guest: Bob Hiller is the senior pastor of Community Lutheran Church in Escondido, CA. He is a baptized husband, father, and pastor. He is a co-host on White Horse Inn...

My guest, David Zahl of Mockingbird Ministries, and I discuss how having a philosophy of high anthropology brings brokenness to us personally and to the church and how understanding low anthropology both from a biblical perspective and practically can actually help us to move toward healing in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Guest : David Zahl  is the director of Mockingbird Ministries and editor-in-c...

I'm joined in this episode by Sarabeth Kapusta of the Reconstructing Your Faith Podcast to discuss the topic of deconstructionism. We talk about why we believe many are deconstructing their faith, and how the Gospel helps us to reconstruct to a healthy and healing faith in Christ. Guest : Sarabeth Kapusta is a wife, mother, podcaster, and survivor of over 25 years of spiritual abuse in a cult...

In this episode, I'm joined by some dear friends of mine, Paul and Cherrell Thomas, that faced insurmountable tragedy in their lives, yet God sustained them through His grace in the Gospel as they endured the unknowns of this tragedy. Guests: Paul and Cherrell Thomas are friends that were part of my church in Utah when I lived there. They now reside predominately in Apache Junction, AZ, but tr...

In this special Thanksgiving Day episode, Brad and I discuss how to be thankful even in the midst of brokenness! Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!! Show Notes: Co-Host: Brad Kafer  is a brother in Christ that lives in Wisconsin that has been a huge blessing in the Theocast FB Community. He is currently attending seminary with the goal of becoming a pastor.  Passage from The Common Book of Prayer: Almi...

In this solo episode, I talk about God's faithfulness to me through brokenness and specifically the comfort I found in the Psalms. I share the story behind the theme song for The Broken Vessels Podcast and why this song, and what it's about, means so much to me. The Song: I Commit My Life by Joshua Simpkins https://youtu.be/4KW094JrnS4?si=BOxmvjwchDTajRQT Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: We...

My guest, Pat Abendroth, and I discuss how a covenant understanding of Scripture through Covenant Theology helps us in our journey to healing our brokenness through the Gospel. Guest: Pat Abendroth: Patrick Abendroth is the Senior Pastor of Omaha Bible Church in Omaha, Nebraska where he enjoys a vibrant expository preaching ministry. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska (B.A.), The Maste...

My guest, Christine Chappell, and I discuss the brokenness that comes from depression and how Christ and The Gospel helps us to heal from it. We also discuss her new book, Midnight Mercies, during our discussion! Guest: Christine Chappell: Christine Chappell is the author of Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood (October 2023), Help! I've Been Diagnosed with a Men...

Brad and I are joined by our brothers from 1517.org to discuss what happened to the Reformation in our churches today and how we can recover it to aid us in healing our brokenness! Show Notes: Co-Host: Brad Kafer  is a brother in Christ that lives in Wisconsin that has been a huge blessing in the Theocast FB Community. He is currently attending seminary with the goal of becoming a pastor.  Guests:...

Brad and I are joined by our brother, Ben Crosby, an Anglican Priest in Canada, to discuss how Doctrine and Theology cannot be separated from Gospel consolation and comfort and how that translates into pastoral care for God's flock and how it brings healing to our brokenness. Show Notes: Co-Host: Brad Kafer  is a brother in Christ that lives in Wisconsin that has been a huge blessing in the Th...

My wife and I were able to visit our friends, Brad and Bethany Kafer and Brad and Jennifer Moodie in person and record this podcast episode together. Hopefully it will bring joy and comfort to you! Broken Vessels Podcast Contact:  Email:  brokenvesselspod@gmail.com   FB Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/796906071459681/

Brad and I are joined by our brother, Ben Harrison of Wales, UK as we discuss how calvinism can be misunderstood and misinterpreted and how it can actually be weaponized and harm the Body of Christ, but if we understand it correctly, it brings us much hope and healing in the Gospel. Show Notes: Guest: Brad Kafer is a brother in Christ that lives in Wisconsin that has been a huge blessing in the Th...

My guest, Mike Matthews, and I discuss how disability and hardships in life don't define us, but The Gospel, defines us as we rest in Christ even in the midst of the cup of suffering! Guest: Pastor Mike Matthews: Pastor Mike Matthews has been in pastoral ministry since 2004.  Started as a youth pastor, guest speaker then lead pastoring. In 2014, he launched Limping For Jesus Ministries to help...