The Holiness Today Podcast

In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Crystal Gibbons connects with Tim Bowen-Evans, the incoming director of advocacy and partnerships for Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM). Drawing from his experience as a pastor in Jerusalem and his current work with the Ireland Partnership, Tim discusses why local church-led compassion is central to Christian holiness. He shares powerful st...

In this HT Editors episode, Jordan Eigsti and Nate Gilmore connect with Crystal Gibbons to discuss the recently released July/August issue of Holiness Today on Moses.   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

In this episode, Jim Ritchie (Global Missions Director) and Alessandro Polonio (South America Regional Director) discuss how God is moving through a passionate new generation. This episode highlights ExploSam and Aviva—dynamic initiatives equipping youth for intercultural missions. Discover how the Church of the Nazarene addresses deep community needs through incarnational holiness, from building...

In this episode, Nate connects with LaMorris Crawford, Chaplain for the Carolina Panthers. LaMorris has worked with professional athletes for over a decade, having previously served with the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition to this chaplaincy ministry, LaMorris and his wife, Megan, serve as evangelists. LaMorris talks about the importance of being a husband and father, and how God is using him and...

Authors in this issue: Gabriel Benjiman — From Good to Very Good: Infusing Mission and Practice with Social Responsibility  Christian Sarmiento — Born in Adam, Made New in Christ: What It Means to Be Human, to Be Broken, and to Be Made Holy  T. Scott Daniels — From One Degree of Glory to Another: The Spirit's Work of Restoring God's Image in Us  Sam Barber — The Image Beneath the Marks: Sin's Dist...

Join hosts Nate Gilmore and Bailey Friberg on The Holiness Today Podcast as they sit down with Tyler Rominger, founder of Ministry Designs. In this episode, they discuss a groundbreaking new partnership with the Church of the Nazarene USA/Canada Region, designed to provide local churches with beautiful, fully customizable websites for as little as $25 a month. Tyler shares his Next Steps framework...

In this episode, Nate Gilmore connects with Pastor Jeff Byler, lead pastor in Oxford, Mississippi. Jeff shares his journey from feeling a call to ministry at seventeen to navigating the academic challenges of seminary. He discusses the vital role of relationality in his ministry, explaining how a shared love for sports serves as a natural bridge to connect with people. Jeff also dives deep into hi...

In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Nate Gilmore connects with Janary Suyat, a missionary serving in Japan. Janary reflects on her third-generation Nazarene roots, her formative cross-cultural experiences in Mesoamerica, and the realities of sharing the Gospel in a nation where less than 2% of the population is Christian. She also opens up about finding God’s strength in personal b...

Join Nate as he interviews Chad, a Church of the Nazarene missionary currently serving in Madrid, Spain. Chad discusses his unique transition from a career as a Deputy Attorney General in Delaware to fulfilling a calling in cross-cultural ministry.  The episode highlights his formative years in Quito, Ecuador, and his current role facilitating Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) projects acros...

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2026 May/April Image of God issue Holiness Today Spanish Podcast Called to Multiply Podcast For the Bird watchers   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

This is an audio version of the March/April issue in 2026 on Genesis.  Articles read: Jesus in Genesis, Andy Lauer The Days of Creation, Frank Moore The Days of Adam, Jim Edlin The Days of Noah, Gabriel Benjiman The Days of Abraham, Timothy Green The Days of Isaac, Paige Graves The Days of Jacob, David Snodgrass The Days of Joseph, T. Scott Daniels Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn...

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indian Lake Nazarene Camp! We’re joined by Rev. Brad Dyrness, Michigan District Superintendent, Rev. Jeffrey P. Hodge, Executive Director, and Paula Fulton, 100th Anniversary Committee Chair and Camp Heritage Center Historian. Brad, Jeff, and Paula to explore a century of legacy—from the 1926 "big black hat" land lottery to the bold vision for the next hundred ye...

Angel and his wife Krista live in Quito, Ecuador, and currently serve as Nazarene Missions Teams coordinators for the South America Region. To support Angel: click here     Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

Joseph Wood profile: click here NTC Podcast:  click here Article on diaconate by Joseph Wood: click here After the interview, Joseph reached out to me and let me know that "According to the most recent statistics in 2025, the Church of the Nazarene has 21,355 ordained ministers, of which 20,440 are elders, and 915 are deacons."   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Lea...

Jim Ritchie, Global Missions director, speaks with Jimmy De Gouveia, the newly elected regional director of Mesoamerica, about his call to ministry. Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

In this Holiness Today podcast episode, Nate Gilmore and Stan Reeder interview Tim Bunn, who has served as the pastor of Eagle Church of the Nazarene for thirty-one years. Dr. Bunn discusses his book, The ARTwork of God: Accurate, Reliable, and True, which defends the reliability of Scripture and encourages believers to view the Bible as Jesus did. He emphasizes the importance of pastoral longevit...

This episode of The Holiness Today Podcast features Global Missions Director Jim Richie interviewing pastors Khalil and Randa, leaders in the Church of the Nazarene in Jordan. They discuss their apostolic ministry across the Middle East, transforming the local church into a "hospital" for refugees and a "factory" for disciples. Khalil highlights their mission in Cyprus which brings together young...

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In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Ingrid Lustaña. Ingrid grew up in Florida with a dream of becoming an animator for Pixar or Dreamworks, but she eventually felt a call to the mission field that led her through Thailand and the Philippines. We talk about her transition from wanting to be in the movie credits to using those creative gifts for the church, as well as her experienc...

In case you missed it, the March/April 2026 issue of Holiness Today came out earlier this month. This edition is a deep dive into the book of Genesis, exploring the foundational stories of our faith and how they continue to shape our journey of holiness. In this issue, we walk through the "days" of the patriarchs and the very beginnings of creation with a powerful lineup of scholars and leaders: F...

On this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, get to know Jeffrey Johnson as he reflects on his extensive family heritage within the Church of the Nazarene and his desire to impact future generations. Johnson outlines a vision for the region as a diverse mission field, focusing on multiplying leaders and planting churches. The conversation also highlights Johnson's personal life, including his Ok...

Today marks exactly four years since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine in 2022. Throughout this conflict, the role of local institutions has shifted dramatically, with communities often looking to spiritual leaders for more than just guidance. In this interview, Crystal Gibbons speaks with two leaders within the Church of the Nazarene in Ukraine: Pastor Svetlana, the District Superintende...

This podcast episode features Julie O’Hara, director of the Preaching Collaborative. She details how the Collaborative fosters "effective evangelistic preachers" through peer cohorts and feedback, emphasizing that preaching should invite people to their "next yes" to Jesus.   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

In this episode, Nate Gilmore talks with Cheryl Crouch about recent developments at Nazarene Missions International. Nazarene Missions International Impact Awards Purpose: Showcase and celebrate each individual church’s creative involvement in NMI, specifically through implementation of the Five Areas of Impact: Praying, Engaging Children & Youth, Care & Connection, Giving to Alabaster, Gi...