The Calling

John Nichols sits down with Mike and Jaida Campbell of Mike Campbell Ministries to talk about their powerful journey from banking careers to full-time ministry. After pastoring for 29 years in Algood, TN, the Campbells answered God’s call to become missionaries, training pastors in third-world countries and helping them grow and sustain their churches. Mike shares how he found Christ at Ole Miss—“...

John Nichols sits down with Pastor Mike Wommack from Feed America First to discuss the mission and history of the organization. Founded in 2000 by Tom Henry, a former restaurant owner who felt called to start the nonprofit during a Bible study, Feed America First focuses on serving rural communities in need. Mike shares his personal story of growing up in church but resisting ministry until he fin...

John Nichols sits down with Mark Olgtree from Livingston, TN, to talk about his journey into ministry and the founding of I Am Worship Church. After having children, Mark felt a strong calling from God and, despite his fears, chose to step out in faith. He began preaching at various churches and was eventually mentored by four elder pastors who helped him plant his own church. Mark shares what he...

John Nichols sits down with Linda Vickers and Deana Jinkins from Safe Haven House in Jackson County, TN. Linda, the Executive Director, shares how her son’s struggle with addiction and her work in jail ministry led to the founding of the 12-month, faith-based recovery program in 2023. The home can house up to ten women at a time and follows a five-step process focused on healing and restoration. D...

John Nichols sits down with Brother Bobby Davis, lead pastor of all Life Church campuses in the Upper Cumberland, to hear his powerful story of redemption and purpose. From addiction in his early 20s to finding hope through Teen Challenge and discovering his calling to ministry, Brother Bobby shares how faith, family, and daily discipline shape his life. He opens up about spiritual influences, per...

John Nichols sits down with Jackson White, Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church in Livingston, to talk about his early calling to ministry. Jackson shares how he felt drawn to serve the church as young as age 7, was saved at 9, and recognized his formal calling to ministry by age 11. He also discusses the role of children's ministry in shaping his path and the various programs he now helps lea...

Tena Qualls shares how the two of them walked together in faith, answering a calling that stirred in her heart. Listen To The Calling Podcast Today!

John Nichols sits down with James Shenko from First Christian Church of Livingston. Once a devoted Catholic dreaming of priesthood, James shares how he lost his faith, only to rediscover it in high school through an unexpected path—his desire to connect with his high school sweetheart’s religion. Hear how that journey led to a powerful spiritual awakening and ultimately, his calling to ministry. L...

In this episode, John Nichols sits down with Amos Rogan, Regional Director of Connections for the surrounding Life Church campuses. Amos shares his journey from a career in logistics to full-time ministry, opening up about the challenges he’s faced, including his toughest season, and the rewarding moments that keep him going. Listen To The Calling Podcast Today!

Steve Qualls shares how his wife led the way in their shared journey to answer a calling together. Steve is the pastor at Christpoint church and this is the story about how he was called. Listen To The Calling Podcast Today!

Welcome to The Calling with host John Nichols and guest Scott McKinney, who is the pastor at Cookeville First Baptist Church. During this episode, hear about how the Lord called Scott to serve, as well as his testimony in general. Listen To The Calling Podcast Today!

Our host John Nichols sits down with Hannah Brown, who talks about how she met Jesus, and how he changed her life for the better. Hear about her calling from a young age, the influences she had, abilities to serve that the Lord fostered through her, and more! Listen To The Calling Podcast today!

During this episode, our host John Nichols sits down with John Lytle who is now working at the Mustard Seed Ranch in Cookeville. They talk all about how he was called to the Lord, how that calling has changed since the first day, how it is intertwined with the work he does now, and more! Listen To The Calling Podcast Today!

During this episode, our host John Nichols sits down with Father G, who serves daily at St. Thomas Aquinas in Cookeville. He is a Credo Catholic, who was baptized at only a few days old. Hear his full story today! Listen To The Calling Podcast Today!

Host John Nichols sits down with Randy Roper who is the pastor of Oasis Church. This episode is all about how Randy came to know the Lord, and how he responded to the gospel through faith. Also learn about his key influences, and what has shaped him today. Listen To The Calling Podcast Today!

During this episode, join host John Nichols as he sits down with the Executive Pastor of Christpoint Church, Alex Lisic. They talk about his testimony, the call he has felt to ministry, and more! Listen To The Calling Podcast Today!

During this episode, our host John Nichols sits down with Zach Fisher who currently serves at the Wesley Foundation for Tennessee Tech. Hear Zach talk about his story about coming to Christ, and how he has grown to be in the position he is in now. Listen To The Calling Episode Today!

During this episode of The Calling, our host John Nichols sits down with Jesse Haywood who is a church planter in Cookeville, Tennessee. Hear all about how Jesse was called to the faith, challenges of the faith that he has faced, growth through The Holy Spirit, and more!

Our host, John Nichols, joins Kerry Duke from West End Church of Christ and The Tennessee Bible College to talk about his testimony, the story of his first sermon, how he was brought into the faith, and more! Listen To The Calling Podcast Today!