The Restoration Podcast

The original duo is back! Join Pastor Scott & Pastor Aaron as they give you an inside look at what pastors do during the week. Pastor Scott shares exciting things that have happened in RC Youth so far this summer. We also discuss the dangers of celebrity pastors. Why is it so dangerous to place these spiritual leaders on pedestals? What do we as Christians need to remember when these pastors p...

Easter egg hunts, big orange parties, mega sports camp, and more! Listen in as we delve into Pastor Charity’s dedicated ten years of nurturing Restoration Church’s younger generation’s hearts and minds as Children & Families Pastor. She also touches on the Christian Counseling Center that Restoration Church is in the process of starting. 

Tim Kafton shares a testimony of how God honored a financial gift he and his wife gave to the church. Hear about what brought them to their decision of making a significant donation towards Restoration Church's debt reduction.

Pastor Meredith, Early Childhood Pastor at Restoration Church, talks with Mikayla Carson and Kendra Veronesi about mom-specific topics. Mikayla and Kendra are moms of toddlers. From discipline, to PTSD, to leaning on the Holy Spirit, these three moms share their personal stories in order to give hope and healing to all moms.

Restoration Church uniquely has 2 of its former worship pastors still on staff which allows for 3 worship pastors to collaborate at times! Pastor Bill joins us for the first time to talk with Pastor Ben and Pastor Aaron about the changes in worship music, "the 80/20 rule," and how important it is to invest in church volunteers.

Dustin Suppi shares his testimony about how Jesus radically changed his life for the better amidst seasons of poor decisions. He also talks about Celebrate Recovery, a biblically balanced approach to help bring sustainable recovery and healing to our hurts. Dustin will be leading a Celebrate Recovery group at Restoration Church in Sioux City, Iowa. Anyone who has experienced hurt, habits, or hang-...

A new church name, church planting, lazy leadership, poor discipleship in today's church, and more! Join Ben, Scott, & Aaron as they discuss some of the exciting things that are part of the 10-year vision plan for soon to be "Restoration Church."

Lisa Gilchrist returns to talk about grief. Is there a healthy or unhealthy way to grieve? Is grief the same thing as sadness? Listen in as Lisa addresses these things and more.

Ben Miller - lead pastor at Beacon Church in Elk Point, South Dakota - talks with Pastor Aaron about his journey from growing up a Southern Baptist kid, to becoming a Pentecostal worship pastor, to now being a lead pastor of his own congregation. He also discusses the ins and outs of church planting and what he and his family experienced during that transitional season.

Pastor Aaron has a conversation with Lisa Gilchrist, a licensed mental health counselor, in order to learn more about trauma. Lisa shares a little about her personal life, what brought her into the world of mental health, and also talks about a unique gift and passion that has allowed her to be part of a new ministry at Morningside Assembly.

Pastor Scott and Pastor Ryan discusses how Ryan became Iowa's NextGen Ministries Director. They also discuss tough decisions young ministers have to face early on.

From memorable worshipful moments to embarrassing classroom moments, Tyler & Laura Helton share what it's like being a Spirit-filled teacher in the public school system. They also share some encouraging advice for first-year teachers.

Pastor Scott sits down with Jake, a missionary to Sri Lanka, who talks about what missionaries go through.

Tori shares her testimony of how she overcame anxiety. She also talks about a side business she recently started that has helped bring her joy and healing.

Listen as Pastor Aaron shares full circle moments in his life that led him to being a worship pastor. We also dive into an exciting new service coming to Morningside!

Welcome to The Restoration Podcast! Listen as Pastor Scott shares his story and talks about when he felt the call to ministry.