The Tabernacle Podcast

John sits down with Beau Vore to hear about his radio show and how God is using it to point people to Jesus. They talk about sticky issues like AI, aliens, even Melchizedek, and try to help engage people with God's Word. Beau does not hold back in how he believes every Christian can similarly be a domino in making disciples. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John and Adam Sharp sit down with Blake Simons, our Manistee Youth Pastor, to hear his changed life story. Blake shares how growing up in a Christian home led him to faith, but also how he learned early on to live a double life. Through those struggles and the twists and turns of his vocational journey, he explains how God drew him to Himself while preparing and leading him into pastoral ministry....

John is joined by pastors Tim Burgess, Adam Ray, and Kris Johns, to talk about the concept of having childlike faith. Jesus said that, in order to enter the Kingdom, one must become like children in our faith. In this podcast, they break down what that kind of faith is and what it is not, with both poignant illustrations and laughter as always. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://th...

John's guests are Rachel Vore, Haley Kroupa, and Norah Kuhn, who break down what God did through the 2026 TABwomen's retreat. They talk about how God worked their retreat theme ' The Good Work'  throughout their planning, execution, through the speaker, and even in their own lives in a podcast that will be a blessing to both women and men. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit:...

John V and John W sit down with Terry Umlor to hear his changed life story. Terry shares about his growing up years in a rough home situation, and how one prayer altered the direction of his life from hopelessness to a life led by the Holy Spirit. Terry shares about how God has used his time in the military, in business, his love for the outdoors, and even wood working to serve and impact others....

John is joined by Tim Burgess and Adam Ray to discuss how Christians are saved by God and then sent out to serve Him. They talk about how many Christians get stuck between the saved and sent part, and miss a vital part of growth by not giving God their 'yes.' They dig into Ephesians 2 & 4, and apply it to real people serving inside and outside of church. To learn more about The Tabernacle, vis...

John and Tim are joined by David Hoeflinger to hear his changed life story. David and his wife Lindsay have served on staff at the Tabernacle for almost eight years, helping to plant the Manistee campus. David talks about his upbringing in a Christian home and how his gifts in music and media were developed early on. He also shares the times he has wandered away from God and how he found his way b...

Today, Martin is joined by Noah and Hannah Dudley as they share the God moments that brought them together and the faith that’s held them firm. Through hardship, heartbreak, and seasons of separation, their trust in God and commitment to His mission have never wavered. Their story is one of resilience, purpose, and unwavering hope. We can’t wait to see where He leads them next. To learn more about...

John is joined by pastors Adam Ray, Martin Rizzi, and Adam Sharp to talk about anxiety, depression, and spiritual apathy. They all share about times when they have experienced this, and practical steps to get out of these cycles. They talk about the importance of believing the Truth, the importance of self-care, and why community becomes so important. If you need encouragement, this podcast is for...

John sits down with Braydon and Gabby Cromwell to explore the growing crisis of loneliness in our hyper-connected world. They discuss why more people are living in isolation despite constant digital connection, why that matters, and how choosing real, Christ-centered community opens the door for God to heal and restore hearts. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit: https://thetabchurch.com

John and Adam Ray sit down with our Sportsman's Banquet speaker, Jonathon Sherwin, to break down the deep wisdom of Ecclesiastes chapter 3. They talk about how the beauty of creation points us to the Creator and His divine nature, and of course there are some hunting and fishing stories along the way. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: https://thetabchurch.com

John and Rachel Vore are joined by Heidi Burgess to hear the second part of her changed life story. They talk about her journey into marriage, sobriety, through Al-Anon, freedom from bulimia, hard seasons in parenting, and how they got to the Tabernacle. Heidi's story is a powerful testimony of how through it all Jesus was there - caring, sustaining, and teaching. To learn more about the Tabernacl...

John and Rachel Vore are joined by Heidi Burgess to hear her changed life story. From her early roots in Iowa to encountering Jesus in middle school, Heidi tells of how she then ran from God in her 20's in an effort to fit in. Heidi pulls no punches in sharing the depths of being far from God, but how all along the way she could see His sovereign hand. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit...

John is joined by pastors Tim and Martin to talk about trauma, both what it is and how it affects people. They dig deeper in how Christians can choose to respond to trauma and how God and His church can be agents of healing, in order to have the abundant life that Christ promised. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at:  thetabchurch.com

John and Adam have a great conversation with Dave Carlson about how you can change with God's help. They talk about the work of the Holy Spirit when we sit in rows on a weekend, and also when we sit in the circles of a small group. Specifically, they dig into what happens when the change occurs by believing in the essential nature of God: that He is great, good, glorious, and gracious. To lear...

John is joined by Tim Burgess and Martin Rizzi to talk about how Christians should respond to the chaos of current events. From ICE protests, to partisan fights in Congress, Epstein list, and even the Super Bowl halftime show, they offer Biblical insights on how to live as the calm and peaceful people God calls us to be. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: https://thetabchurch.c...

John is joined by Tim Burgess and Adam Ray to recap the recent Fortify marriage event. They review the highlights of each session, share more insights on how we can glorify God in our marriages, and answer some of the questions we didn't get to during the event. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: https://thetabchurch.com

Martin is joined by two generations of Tabernacle Women whose stories speak to the blessing of open handed faith. Tracy Romzek and Haley Kroupa walk through Tracy’s stories of struggle and redemption. As Tracy continues to seek God’s will, she shares the story behind her next “yes,” making for a conversation that is deeply moving and forward-looking. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit us at...

John is joined by Keith & Rhoda Ackerman, part of the Tabernacle family and missionaries to Pakistan. They share how they came to faith, were called to missions, and some hair-raising stories of adventures first in Honduras and for the past fifteen years serving the Christian Hospital Sahiwal. To support nursing scholarships go to: https://worldwitness.org/nurse-students. To learn more about the T...

John and Adam Ray kick off 2026 with a discussion about Biblical leadership. They share principles and lessons learned from Scripture and experience that apply to ministry, business, parenting, athletics, and life. They talk about servant-leadership, sharing responsibility, giving credit to the team, and in everything exalting Christ as a leader. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online...

Martin sits down with officer Matt Clark of the MIchigan State Police and Caleb Andrist formerly of the Nashville PD to discuss what it is like to be a Christian in law enforcement.  Both men share profound stories about the impact of Christ in their profession while Martin confesses the bias he faced toward police for much of his early life. Rooted in Romans 13, we explore where God’s justice and...

John sits down with Cole and Lynn as they tell their changed lives stories of how they came to Christ, how they met one another, and about the life they are building now. They share a powerful lesson on 'recreational companionship' and how that has resulted in epic Alaskan trips, chasing moose and grizzly bears, and how they've seen God bless them as a result. To learn more about the T...

John and Martin continue the discussion on difficult passages and questions that arise from the Book of Acts, such as whether repentance is a gift of God or an act of man, can Christians get blood transfusions, and why Paul quoted pagan poets. We also find out why John refers to our executive producer as 'Lord' Matthew Corey Hughes. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: https://th...

John is joined by Isabel Crawford, Haley Kroupa, and Josh Sprunger to talk about children's ministry at the Tabernacle. They talk about the theology and the mission, and their motivation to serve children, teaching them the Gospel. They also share how children at the Tabernacle are taught the 'big story-line' of the Bible, pointing everything to Jesus. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us o...

John and Martin are joined by Grant Sheets, a long time member of the Tabernacle family who has impacted so many lives. Grant shares how he came to faith, and how he and his wife were "all in" from the beginning. Grant talks about God's faithfulness, miracles witnessed, and stories of living a domino lifestyle while pointing anyone and everyone to Jesus. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us...