The In Between

This week, Eric sits down with Columbus Blue Jackets head coach, Brad Larsen. Listen in as Brad shares more about his personal faith journey, family life, his professional career, and how leadership in and outside the rink has attributed to his relationship with Jesus. If you've ever wondered, how can I keep myself centered in my faith with all that's going on around me? ...this is the episode for...

On this episode of the In-Between, Eric is joined by a married couple here at Vineyard Columbus, alongside Marriage and Family Pastor, Jason Loehr. As we continue to unpack the good question, "Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?", listen in as we discuss the Biblical framework for sex as well as hear one couple's grace-filled story of tremendous cost that often comes when we choose the alternative...

Listen in to this previously aired interview with Dr. Miroslav Volf, theologian and public intellectual, author, and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. As we ask the question, "Would Jesus Be a Republican or a Democrat?", Dr. Volf helps shine a light on how to be a bridge builder in a polarized world, how to define oneself by commonalities over differences, and embracing identity "...

Ever wonder why God allows so much pain and suffering? This week, Julia and Eric sit down with parents, Jim and Jan Tate, who lost their son, Corporal Jacob A. Tate, United States Marine, in 2011 while serving in Afghanistan. Listen in to hear how one family's journey through grief and sorrow has led them towards the goodness of God.

Julia and Eric discuss all things Bible with Wheaton professor, ancient Near Eastern and Old Testament scholar, Dr. John Walton. Listen in as John unpacks his framework for tackling scripture, and his advice to Bible readers today. John H. Walton, a prolific author and professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School, has signed a three-book contract with IVP Academic. The first b...

This week, Adrienne and Eric sit down with Dr. Julie Reynolds, a research scientist at the Ohio State department of evolution, ecology and organismal biology and person of faith. Julie is passionate about bridging the perceived divide between science and religion - especially Christianity. Julie writes regular posts for the Science Corner section of The Emerging Scholars Network’s blog. She is als...

Eric and Pastor Andy Saperstein sit down this week with Ali, a former Muslim who had to flee his war-torn country after becoming a follower of Jesus. After returning to his country, Ali now works with refugees, founded clean water projects and a medical clinic. While ongoing persecution, riots and protests continue to affect his work, Ali remains hopeful. Tune in to this week's podcast to hear how...

This week, Eric and Crew In-Stadium announcer Josh Poland, interview Columbus Crew captain and player, Jonathan Mensah. Named as the Columbus Crew Humanitarian of the Year for his charity work and his volunteer efforts in the Columbus community, Mensah demonstrates what it's like to lead both on and off the field. If you're wondering how people live out their faith in the professional world of spo...

Ever been curious about the power of a simple invitation? This week, Julia interviews high school students and Vineyard Columbus student leaders, Ashlynn and Dessy, alongside pastor Ellie Smith. Hear the story of how taking a risk can change the course of someone's life...forever.

This week, Julia & Eric sit down with John Wentz, Executive Director of Alpha USA. Since joining the Alpha USA team in 2015, John has led the expansion of regional networks, has invested in the growth of context ministries (youth, prisons, Catholic), and has improved training nationally and internationally. John developed the hub church strategy and designed the core of Alpha USA’s church engageme...

Eric and Adrienne sit down with Vineyard Columbus member and leader, Donald Wells. Don loves and breaths ALPHA. Right after Don came to faith, ALPHA was formative for him as he developed life with God. Hear more about how ALPHA transformed the life of one ordinary man and how it has the power to impact marriages, family life, the workplace, and everything in between.

Adrienne and Eric interview Jess Gatton, Vice President of Ministry for ALPHA USA. ALPHA walks with churches in rediscovering the way of Jesus through intentional hospitality, listening, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. Jess loves getting to journey with Christian leaders – helping them remember and connect to why they got so caught up with Jesus in the first place. Jess and her husband Chris li...

Julia, Adrienne, and Eric recap their summer break and take a look ahead at upcoming conversations that will take place on The In Between Podcast.

Adrienne, Eric, and Julia wrap up this part of season 3, before summer break, with a conversation about favorite episodes, why the 'in between' is important, becoming winsome in a world full of extremes, and time travel. Featuring a special appearance by Sameh Fahmi, our fearless producer... There's an impromptu bit of singing at the end, as well... enjoy, thanks for listening, and we'll be back a...

Julia interviews Nicole Braddock Bromley about last week's release of a devastating, third-party report on sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention. They talk about sexual abuse, broken systems, the need for transparency (and the damage done when it's lacking), survivorship, and hope. Nicole is a survivor, advocate, author, and ally. To find out more about her organization and resources, ch...

Today we flip things around a bit and listen in to Jay Pathak, Nat'l Director of Vineyard USA interviewing Julia Pickerill for an episode of our Nat'l movement's podcast, We Are Vineyard. Enjoy this 'podcast within a podcast' conversation...

Michael Sacasas is the associate director of the Christian Study Center of Gainesville and the author of The Convivial Society, a newsletter about technology, society, and the moral life. He is also an Associate Fellow in Ethics and Culture at the Greystone Theological Institute and, for three years, directed Greystone’s Center for the Study of Ethics and Technology. Michael has written for The Ne...

Julia interviews Professor John Inazu about his 2016 book Confident Pluralism: Surviving and Thriving Through Deep Difference. John is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion at Washington University in St. Louis. He teaches criminal law, religion and law, and various First Amendment courses. He writes and speaks frequently to general audiences on topics of pluralism, ass...

A conversation with Dr. Lathania Butler & Dr. David Hartman David presently works in corporate training and development and also serves as an adjunct professor. His background is in the social and behavioral sciences and he has advanced degrees in sociology, counseling, and education. In his academic life he studied religion, race, identity, and philosophy of social science. Now that he’s back in...

Adrienne and Julia interview Stephanie Ranade-Krider about the Biblical ethics of life, abortion, choices, human dignity, holding tensions, loving the other even when we disagree with them.... and much more. Stephanie spent several years working within the Ohio General Assembly…. After which she served as Special Projects Coordinator and Legislative Director of Ohio Right to Life. In 2013 she beca...

Eric & Adrienne interview founding pastor Rich Nathan on the heart of Vineyard Columbus on a variety of topics in these times of great transitions all around the world.

Ever wondered why we take communion every week at Vineyard Columbus? Why do we have Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday services? Adrienne and Eric interview Andy Saperstein on the value of those liturgical traditions in a Christian's spiritual walk today.

Eric interviews Executive Pastor Daniel Nathan regarding Vineyard Columbus' work in Central Ohio, and with Bryan McLees from our partners at Convoy of Hope, about their boots on the ground response to humanitarian and natural crises, like wars and natural disasters. To learn more on our partnership with Convoy Of Hope, check out the episode below where Julia, Eric, and Rich interviewed COH's found...

Adrienne and Eric have a conversation with Andy Saperstein on how we think about missions, the role of the church locally and internationally, caring about justice, helping the weak and poor, and impacting the world in kingdom holistic ways.

Julia and Adrienne reflect on Women's History Month, their own stories, and the diversity and impact of women in leadership in Vineyard Columbus. They also reflect a bit on how different people perceive and empathize with the Ukraine crisis.