The Gathering Church Podcast

We’re continuing our series highlighting missionaries serving in Thailand, and this episode brings powerful firsthand stories from the field. Russ Kirkpatrick sits down with Kevin and Jill Moua to share their incredible journey - from meeting in Thailand on a blind date to starting a family, serving in childrens and youth ministry, and recently launching an international church. Together, they ref...

We’re continuing our series highlighting missionaries serving in Thailand, and this episode brings powerful firsthand stories from the field. Russ Kirkpatrick sits down with Ed and Sue Danneker, longtime church planters who have faithfully served in Thailand for more than 30 years. From living among the people to investing deeply in relationships, they share how they’ve seen God move in remarkable...

Join us as we launch a new series interviewing missionaries in Thailand! In this episode, Russ Kirkpatrick takes us back to the Gathering’s first-ever mission trip to Bangkok, where the team had the privilege of serving and hosting missionary families from the Christian & Missionary Alliance. The series begins with a conversation with the Reinoso family, who share an honest look into life on t...

Join host Brian Hempel as he interviews Gathering member and CMA Missionary,  Liva Priedkalne as she shares her powerful journey from a troubled childhood in foster care to encountering the transformative love of Jesus. Now serving on the mission field in Bosnia, Liva’s story is one of redemption, purpose, and the call to bring hope to others. Tune in to hear how God turned her pain into passion f...

Join host Peter Varberg as he engages in an insightful conversation with Beto Olmos, a cherished member of the Gathering community recognized for his welcoming spirit as the leader of the hospitality team. In this captivating episode, Beto opens up about his transformative journey — from ascending the corporate ladder in the hospitality industry to embarking on a soul-stirring quest across the glo...

Join host Peter Varberg as he interviews Jen Beitel, a Gathering member whose journey to ministry leadership is nothing short of inspiring. Jen shares her story of transformation and how she now leads a ministry focused on helping parents and their teenage children establish a biblical worldview. Tune in for insights on faith, growth, and purpose in this engaging episode.

Embark on an insightful journey as Scott Wessell, our IMPACT and Youth Pastor, opens up in an exclusive interview about the exciting developments within our new youth ministry at The Gathering. Immerse yourself in Scott's personal narrative as he unfolds the profound impact of youth ministry on his faith, offering a unique perspective influenced by his role as a father to a son in the same ag...

Host Peter Varberg interview his father, Paul Varberg, a lifelong missionary in the Philippines who also grew up as a missionary kid there. Join us as Paul shares insight on what it's like to live a life overseas as a missionary and how to serve God within our own sphere of influence no matter where we are.

Daniel candidly shares his journey from battling alcoholism to discovering a renewed faith in Jesus. His missionary experiences in Israel and India, meeting his wife Yvette, and establishing a house church all lead to the transformational story behind the new church he's planting, Christ Collective Church.

Fritz shares his journey from growing up in Alabama, to joining the marines, how he met his wife, to his faith story of shifting his perspective from seeing Christianity as a list of things that he had to do, to a personal relationship with Jesus based on grace.

Join us as Charissa shares her inspiring journey from being a fitness coach and professional bodybuilder, to discovering Jesus and establishing a ministry centered on a Christ-driven approach to body image. Charissa's story reveals her profound journey of uncovering her true identity anchored in Christ and igniting a compelling call for others to embark on their own transformative journeys.

Join us on Sal's incredible journey from a challenging childhood, entrepreneurial middle school days, and single parenthood to finding love, faith, and a spiritual home at The Gathering. It's a story of divine pursuit and unwavering love from a steadfast, unfailing Father.

Get ready to dive into Phil's incredible journey – from growing up in church and just going through the motions, to having his faith ignited by seeing his roommate live out his Christian beliefs, to experiencing God through genuine community, and continuing to live out his faith among friends and neighbors.

Join Alanna Sullivan as she interviews her very own mother in law, Deb Nore, as she shares her journey from her early days in the church, stepping away, years of soul-searching, battling an abusive relationship and illnesses, to starting fresh in San Diego during the covid pandemic. 

A conversation on joy, how to study the Bible, and accountability through community.

Aeron Sullivan interviews Peter Varberg about his “Spiritual Disciplines” class. We hope this episode encourages you to pick a spiritual discipline and see how God transforms your life.

Welcome to the Gathering Podcast. Today we will be continuing our series on the Impact School of Discipleship as I interview one of Impact’s teachers, Aeron Sullivan, about his class “Big Bible Overview.” 

Welcome to the Gathering Podcast. This podcast is all about you experiencing the abundant life that Jesus promised. We do this through stories, teachings, and testimonies about God’s unyielding faithfulness. Today we are introducing a new series focused on the Impact School of Discipleship. We’ll be interviewing different teachers to let you crash their class and also take away some of the nuggets...

Welcome to the gathering podcast; this podcast is all about helping you experience the abundant life that Jesus promised. We do this through stories, teachings, and testimonies about God’s unyielding faithfulness. As you probably could tell, the podcast team is taking a break for the summer, but we have a special episode we wanted to release leading up to Impact’s upcoming vision week.  Today Pete...

Today Peter Varberg interviews Ivan Ortega. You have seen Ivan around on any given Sunday, but if you haven’t had a chance to get to know him, he has a fascinating story and powerful testimony. Today Ivan dives deep into faith, autism, and the redemptive power of Jesus. We also have a special guest join Ivan, Linda Martin, President of a ministry called Miracle 139. Miracle 139 focuses on helping...

This week your host, Alanna Sullivan, interviews Kelsie Kinden.  Kelsie formerly served in the US Navy and has her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Many of you probably know Kelsie, and if you haven’t met her, I am sure you would recognize her as she has been attending The Gathering from the beginning. Today though, we hear Kelsie’s vulnerable testimony about her journey through mental health.  A...

You have probably seen him on drums almost every week in worship, and you even see him up front leading worship from time to time. But do you know Scott Bergen’s story? Well today Peter Varberg dives into Scott’s testimony with Scott to discover how he met the Lord, where his love of music comes from, and for the heart and vision God has given Scott to best impact the Kingdom on his behalf. 

Through the end of this season, we will hear testimonies from our congregation members, young, old, and everywhere in between. At the beginning of this series, Peter Varberg gave a short introduction on how to give your testimony. We aren't just sharing the power of others' testimonies through this series but also trying to help equip you to share the power of yours. Today, we have a fol...