The Tabernacle Podcast

Retired counselor and Quaker pastor Joe Kelly shares the beginning of his journey from the rough streets of Pittsburgh, through boxing in college and the military, to his first major encounter with God. **Theological beliefs communicated in this episode do not necessarily align with the beliefs of The Tabernacle.

Britton and John are joined by Seth Bush to answer questions from the recent Bible overview series. They tackle topics that include the importance of Sabbath, why Jesus had to die, who his siblings were, and what happened to the dinosaurs. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at:  thetabchurch.com .

Britton and John continue their study in 1st John. They talk about what it means to daily walk in God’s light, sin, confession, friendship with God, self-deception, and some cross-references into the Psalms and Obadiah. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at:  thetabchurch.com .

In a final episode of Questions Men Ask, Britton and John tackle questions men have about faith and following Jesus, how to teach/learn the Bible and what it means to be a compassionate warrior for Christ. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at:  thetabchurch.com .

Britton and John are joined by Adam Sharp for a study of 1st John 1:1-4. Using the Fight Club model of wrestling with scripture, they follow cross-reference bunny trails into the Gospel of John, Philippians and Job. The discussion hits on the Trinity, a verse out of context, true joy, and the secret to contentment. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at:  thetabchurch.com .

John is joined by Heidi Burgess and Rachel Vore to tackle topics introduced by women of the Tabernacle such as submission in marriage, why bad things happen, children that seem to fall away, men pressuring women, mismatched libidos, and Chick-fil-A vs 5 Guys. This episode is NOT just for women. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at:  thetabchurch.com .

Britton and John are joined by Andrew Clark, Family & Teaching Pastor at Bayview Church in Traverse City. Andrew shares his journey from pastor’s kid to Bible college and his calling into the ministry. We talk about expectations, mix-tapes, a wife nicknamed “Kitana,” and his journey to hell and back these past 3 years.  To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.c...

John Vermilya and Tim Burgess tackle part 3 of ‘Questions Men Ask’. We address questions such as, does God love sinners? How do I cope with spiritual hypocrites? Will I ever feel worthy? We also get a preview from Tim on the upcoming NHL season. For more information about the Tabernacle visit us online at:  thetabchurch.com

This week, we discuss how to find one's calling, how to live out faith in the workplace, and the truth that, wherever life takes us, God deserves our undivided attention. This is bonus material from the last two weekends that didn't make it into the final sermons. For more information about the Tabernacle visit us at www.thetabchurch.com .

Britton and John are joined by Neil Grove - husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and old sinner saved by grace. Neil shares his dark slide away from God as a young man, and the dramatic encounter that led him to Christ and saved him from himself. With 80 years of life experience, Neil's story is an encouragement to hold fast to faith and trust God. You can email your questions to: tabpodcast@the...

John is joined by Tim Burgess to answer more questions from Tabernacle men about God, faith, the Bible and following Jesus. Tim brings a wealth of experience from pastoring, counseling, and recovery to the table. In this episode, they discuss sex, marriage and the battle with lust. You can email your questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com , or to find out more about The Tabernacle visit us onli...

Britton and John are joined by Ram Lee who shares his changed life story. Ram is an in-demand tattoo artist, veteran, husband, father, follower of Jesus, and a powerful domino. Ram talks about his upbringing in church, his prodigal son days, and how God has redeemed it all for His glory. Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thet...

In this episode, Britton and John field questions from Tabernacle men about God, faith, the Bible and following Jesus. They address how to grow closer to God, balance work and home, and discern God's leading. This is the first in a series of podcasts because the list of questions is long and our co-hosts use a lot of words. Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about th...

Britton and John kick off season #3 with Ben Brown, talking about the importance of invitations. God has invited us into a relationship, Jesus invites us to follow Him, and the Scripture admonishes us to invite others to do the same. Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com

John interviews Dean Hulce of High Impact Outdoor ministries, a Tabernacle partner. Dean shares his faith story, how God uses hunting and fishing to lead people to Christ, and what he did when charged by a brown bear. You can follow Dean’s daily devotional and learn more about his ministry on the High Impact Outdoors ministries Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/High-Impact-Outdoors-ministrie...

Britton & John hear about former pro soccer player Eric Mills’ journey to faith, how he says ‘yes’ to God, and about the founding of Faces With Names. To hear more about his ministry to orphans & widows go to: faceswithnames.org Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com

Britton and John interview the Hirths, missionaries currently based in Thailand, discussing how they came to faith, how they got involved in ministry in Southeast Asia, and why Brandon is Britton‘s new best friend. Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com

Hosts John and Britton are joined by the legendary Ben Brown to discuss the Tab’s new sermon series - 1 Corinthians. They hit on topics such as laying aside our preferences when we come to church, how to get the most out of weekend teachings, and how to follow Jesus in a fallen world. Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabc...

Ben and Seth share essentials they’ve learned about pastoring a congregation, each other, and their families. Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com

Ben and John are in Nehemiah 4 where scripture reminds us that we will face opposition when following Christ, but we are just as susceptible to hindering others with our selfishness and pride. Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com

Britton and John talk student ministry with Adam and Sam and why it's the most important ministry outside of worship services. They also discuss Sam's crazy ability to put away hot dogs and Benji drops a truth bomb on parents everywhere. Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com

What does submission and sacrifice look like in a real marriage? John takes over the host duties for the second installment of our marriage series. Guests Tim & Heidi help explode some marriage myths and un-Biblical ideas from their 39-years of experience. Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com

On this episode Britton and John are joined by Brian Williams, former worship pastor at the Tabernacle and founder of Restoration Church in Traverse City. Brian shares how God overcame some bad messaging in his life in order to use him in changing lives. Email any questions to: tabpodcast@thetabchurch.com To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com

In this episode Britton and John discuss how God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways to reach people. The discussion includes fresh takes on hot-flashes, jalapeno brats, and a rubber duck. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit our website at: thetabchurch.com

On this week's episode, we are joined by longtime Tabernacle member Larry Cade. Larry shares his story of how tragedy, hard living, alcoholism, and failed attempts to make deals with God, ended up drawing him to Jesus. For more information about the Tabernacle visit us at:  www.thetabchurch.com