The Tabernacle Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Tabernacle podcast exists to inform and equip followers of Jesus to keep in the fight. Through scripture, stories, and some below average jokes our hosts John Vermilya and Britton Bishop do their best to help the Church continue in the mission to Love God. Love People. and Make Disciples.
John and Adam Sharp are joined by Jake van Gilse, Student Ministry pastor at Redeemer Bible Church in Greenwood, Indiana, to hear his story of how he got into ministry, paintball hickies, and what discipling pitfalls parents should avoid with teenagers.
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Adam and Martin are joined once again by George Butler to continue his changed life story. They discuss his call into ministry, his love for his wife, and his deep passion for evangelism.
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John Vermilya and guest host Adam Ray are joined by Matt Simon to discuss what it means to be a real man. They look how the failure of our first father Adam impacts men now and how the second Adam in Christ is the perfect role model who provides a simple manhood definition any dude can understand.
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Host John Vermilya is joined by Danny and Ashley as they share the story of their journey to parenthood . They talk about how they held onto hope even through the heartache of infertility and learned to trust God more deeply and watched God's providence guide them to His better idea.To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com
Adam, Rachel, and Lindsay are joined by this year's TABwomen retreat speaker extraordinaire, Aimee Proulx. Sit back and tune in as Aimee discusses one of her greatest passions- finding identity in Christ.To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com
John is joined by Martin Rizzi and Isaac Riddle to talk about the concept of eternal security. They dig into scripture to answer questions like: Am I once saved always saved? Does eternal security give me a license to sin? What about those who walk away from the faith?
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In this episode, guest host Victoria Hughes is joined by Rachel and Isabel for a conversation about biblical womenhood. They discuss what scripture tells us about being women, how we often create a 'brand' to tell the world who we are and that, when it comes down to it, we're all just gobstoppers.To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com
John interviews Brandon and Gabe, Tabernacle supported missionaries in Thailand. They share an update about their family, the challenges and fruit of three years of ministry, and what it's like to swim with whale sharks.
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Adam and Martin are joined by George Butler to discuss his early years, fighting a negative self image and finding joy despite the pain.
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John and Adam are joined by Pete Yuresko - a man with a passion for archery, hunting, and Jesus. Pete shares how God drew him to Himself, using authentic men and his love for the outdoors to ultimately point everything in his life to Jesus.
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John is joined on the podcast by Steve and Stacy Arnott. The Arnotts have served at the Tabernacle for the last 30 years and, in this episode, they share stories of commitment to God and His church, how to adapt to change, and seeing the fruit in God's faithful blessing.
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John is joined by Adam Ray and John Williiams to talk about the the most important event in history - the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In this episode, they discuss the proof that Jesus is risen, the transformation of the eyewitnesses, and the implications of the Resurrection in our daily lives.
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John is joined by Tim Burgess and David Hoeflinger in a study of Philippianss 1:19-26. Their discussion ranges from hand grenades to hippie campfire songs, what "to live is Christ and die is gain" means in everyday life and how we define Kingdom over empire.
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This week, the guys pose a question. Are you serving for Jesus, or serving with Him?
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John is joined by Rachel Vore and Martin Rizzi to discuss the transformational power of small groups. They lay out the Biblical basis for discipleship in groups, share first-hand testimonies, and tackle how to overcome the typical hang-ups that get in the way of joining one.To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com.
John and Adam are joined by Dean and Linda from God's Great Outdoors ministry. In this episode, they discuss God's faithfulness, specifically in the areas of our finances, in ministry, and in parenting.
Learn more about GGO at:godsgreatoutdoors.org.
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John is joined by Jen Yost and Matt Diener from the FCA in Michigan. They discuss how God is changing lives through sports ministry, how sports can become an idol, and how they are pointing student-athletes to Jesus.
To learn more about FCA go to: michiganfca.org.
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In this episode, John and Martin discuss the controversies surrounding the ‘He gets us’ Super Bowl ad, recent comments made by Alistair Begg and the ‘Chosen’ TV series. They discuss the ways cancel-culture has seeped into the church and how the good desire for sound doctrine can lead to Christian cannibalism.
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John is joined by Adam Ray and Martin Rizzi in a study of Philippians 1:12-18. They discuss pointing people to Jesus regardless of circumstance and explore the motives in advancing the Gospel. They also find out which pastor has been arrested in the past.
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John and Adam are joined by Dean and Linda from God's Great Outdoors ministry. In this episode, they discuss God's faithfulness, specifically in the areas of our finances, in ministry, and in parenting.
Learn more about GGO at:godsgreatoutdoors.org.
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- Hunting Stories Part 1 | Adam Ray & Matt Stevens John is joined by Adam Ray & Matt Stevens to share how God has spoken to them through some of their experiences as outdoorsmen. They share vivid pictures of God's creation, successful and failed hunts, and some hair-raising close calls.
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John and Adam are joined by Dean and Linda from God's Great Outdoors ministry. In this episode, they discuss God's faithfulness, specifically in the areas of our finances, in ministry, and in parenting.
Learn more about GGO at:godsgreatoutdoors.org.
To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com.
Adam Sharp and co-host Victoria Hughes are joined by the Tabernacle's new Executive Pastor Adam Ray. He shares about his idyllic childhood in Indiana, his career in student ministry in Michigan and how he married his childhood best bud. They also discuss his aversion to projectile vomit and somehow Bill Stone makes it into the podcast AGAIN.
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John is joined by campus pastors Seth Bush and Isaac Riddle to talk about the challenge of being a multi-site church. They talk about "the why," what we learned from planting the Manistee campus and what the Tabernacle is preparing for as we launch in Cadillac.
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John is joined by Tim Burgess and David Hoeflinger to break down the introduction to Paul's letter to the Philippians. They talk about being a servant of Christ, how God works in our lives, and the role that pain sometimes plays. They also make some National Championship predictions and wonder if Britton is still listening.
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For Britton's last episode, he and John reminisce about their journey with the Tabernacle podcast - why they started it in the first place, their favorite episodes and guests, and they share behind the scenes stories of the podcast's impact and reach.
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Britton and Adam are joined by John and Tabitha McDaniel as they discuss the importance of church community, building relationships, and getting involved.
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Britton and John are joined by Manistee campus pastor Seth Bush to study Jesus' promise of peace in John 14:27. The boys break the passage down Fight Club style, and dig into what that promise means along with practical ways to cultivate peace in the hard times, the chaos of life and the holiday season.
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Britton and John are joined by Darcey Vermilya who shares her story of growing up at the Tabernacle and, after giving her ‘yes’, coming back as a pastor's wife.
She shares openly about her struggles with life, ministry and depression. She also shushes John more than once because now she's telling the story.
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Britton, John, and Adam are joined by ‘Uncle’ Bill Stone. In this raw and intense episode, Bill openly shares his changed life story and how he experienced God’s love and goodness in the rubble of horrific tragedy and pain.
WARNING: this episode contains graphic content regarding suicide, suicidal thoughts and depression.
If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Help is available.
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Britton and John are joined by pastor Tim to talk about Romans 7:14-25. They explore how our salvation is different from the process of sanctification, and discuss practical ways to wage war against sin in our lives.
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Britton, Adam, and John discuss what it looks like to seek first God's kingdom in the midst of pain and suffering. Pain and suffering is something we will all face at some point. In this podcast, they talk about finding purpose and meaning in the valley, and persevering in honoring God despite the circumstances.
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John and Adam are joined by Josh Sprunger to discuss seeking God first with our money. Josh is a financial pastor and counselor with Thrivent, an organization that helps people find hope within the issue of finances. They talk about God-honoring financial planning and how that plays out in a practical way.
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This week, Britton is joined by guest co-host Victoria Hughes and the First Lady of Buckley, Kelly Pifer. Kelly shares her changed life story - from her upbringing in the Lutheran church, her years of feeling too much/not enough, to choosing conviction over comfort by giving God her 'yes'. She is also, according to Britton, a Scientist of Words.
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John is joined by Graham and Lori West who serve with Missionary Athletes International. Graham and Lori are Tabernacle ministry partners, and they share their story, 'the why' of sports-ministry, and how God is using them globally.
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Britton and John talk about how to practically seek first the kingdom of God in daily disciplines. It all starts with seeking God in His Word and through prayer, and they share practical tips on how to cultivate that in your life.
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John is joined by Adam and Isabel to talk about the Tab focus of seeking God's kingdom first, and specifically in the area of family life. They talk about prioritizing God as individuals, in marriage, as parents, and how that works practically.
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This week on the podcast we are going back in time to Camp ‘23. Britton is joined by returning guest Andrew Clark and they are joined by camp worship leader Chris Marvin. They spend time talking about Chris’ changed life and why Oklahoma is the best place to grow up.
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This week on the podcast we are going back in time to Camp ‘23. Britton and Adam are joined by camp speaker Paul Epperson. Paul is a husband, father, and speaker for Forge ministries. They spend time talking about family discipleship and why Adam has horrible taste in drinks.
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As the Tab kicks off a new weekend series, John and Britton take a look at 1 Kings. They talk through the why behind the series, the importance of studying all scripture, and the goals for the church at large.
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Britton and John are joined by Peppi Martin and former guest Tim "the Legend" Manzer. Peppi shares his inspiring story of redemption from addiction and prison, cancer battles, and how God brought him from the streets of Chicago to ministry in Traverse City.
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This week Britton and Adam are joined by Forge speaker Adrian Despres. Adrian is an itinerant evangelist who has traveled the world preaching the Gospel. He shares about his love for the scriptures and how God used them to shape and change his life.
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Britton and John talk about the importance of rest, sabbath, and vacations in the Christian life. They cover the Biblical basis for rest, the purpose it serves, and why sometimes you need to go watch a dolphin.
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This week Adam is joined by Campus Pastors Martin and Isaac. They explore 1 John, going down rabbit trails of the toughest topics all the way to how Christians should love each other.
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This week, Britton and Adam are joined by founder of Life on Life ministries and long time friend of The Tabernacle Foster Christy. Foster shares about his childhood, growing up as the son of a NASA engineer, his recruitment to SEC football, and how God was sovereign through it all.
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John and Adam interview Isaac Riddle, our new Cadillac campus pastor. Isaac shares about his upbringing, his journey to faith, and how God called him into ministry. We also learn how seminary is cool but you need to know your metal music.
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This week Britton is joined by AJ Garcia of Westside Community Church and Andrew Clark of Bayview Church. They talk about Camp ‘23 - the vision behind it, why it’s important, and how you will be missing out if you don’t come.
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John is joined by Adam Sharp and Isabel Crawford in the study of 1st John. They talk about being a child of God, and the practical differences between justification and sanctification. There are plenty of illustrations featuring John's perfect granddaughter Avie, since Isabel is her mother.
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Britton and John return to the study of 1st John, and talk about antichrists in the church. They cross-reference Jude, talk about the rise of false teaching, creepers among us, and fighting the right fight. There's also some good discussion about Camp '23 and the best burgers around.
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Britton is joined by Jordan Barrett. Jordan is a husband, father, coach, and pastor at Harbor Church in Oklahoma. He has years of experience in the trenches of family ministry which makes him the perfect guest for this conversation
Britton and John review what they learned at the 2023 Basics Conference at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio. Basics is a conference for men in ministry, hosted by Alistair Begg and included pastors Hershael York and Colin Smith.
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Britton and John discuss how to come home from a mountain-top experience such as a retreat, camp or mission trip. Many struggle with returning to everyday life after a significant spiritual experience. John and Britton share insights on how to grow in your faith without having to settle for chasing the next "spiritual high."
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Britton and John are joined by David Hoeflinger in the study of 1 John. David is an artist and theologian; he brings a unique perspective to the Scripture. They talk about loving God more than the world, and how our desires can prevent us from walking in God's light.
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This week, Britton is joined by West Side Community Church’s Youth and Young Adult Pastor AJ Garcia. AJ tells his changed life story, sharing how the grace of God has carried him through.
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John sits in as host with guest Tim Burgess as they reminisce about their early days as "accidental pastors." They discuss the slow-burn church revival, the significance of ash trays, authenticity and gratitude for God's amazing provision and blessings.
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Britton and John are joined by Charlie Alcock, pastor, professor, author and our 2023 Man Up speaker. They discuss Charlie's new book "Full Circle," and how everything in ministry and life - strategies, tactics, discipleship - begins and ends with Jesus. Don't miss the epic college football story at the end.
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Britton and John address a topic stirred up by a weekend sermon, namely, how we can know that we are saved. They cover both valid and invalid reasons we doubt our faith, and then provide Biblical answers for overcoming fear and living with assurance.
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Britton and John continue their study in 1 John 2. They cover the greatest commandment, how believers are supposed to love one another inside and outside the church, the practicalities of repentance, forgiveness, judgmentalism, and what it means to walk in the light.
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Britton and John break down the first six verses of 1st John 2, Fight Club style. They cover how believers can have assurance of salvation, how God’s wrath was appeased in Jesus’ death, and the difference between obeying God out of duty versus desire.
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Britton and John are joined by Tim Manzer, a pastoral legend in the Traverse City area. Tim shares his changed life story, from rebellious youth to finding his place as a shepherd at New Hope Church for the past 24 years. His compelling story out of tragedy, grief and shame is a testimony of God’s goodness.
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This week Britton is joined by Buckley campus Pastor Martin Rizzi and Bayview Family and Teaching Pastor Andrew Clark to discuss the importance of community in the life of a believer. Expect lots of laughs, inside jokes, and some insider information on the upcoming Man Up retreat.
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Britton and John are joined by Victoria Hughes, the TAB's Creative Arts Director. They discuss why we sing in church, the difference between performance and vertical worship, and how God used worship to draw Victoria into a relationship with Jesus. Be forewarned that Britton uses the term "press in" at least once.
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Britton and John are joined by author Sarah Schieber, along with Pastor John Williams to talk about grief. Sarah and John share what they’ve learned about dealing with loss, what not to say to those who are grieving and about God’s faithfulness and supernatural peace.
Check out Sarah’s book at: https://www.sarahschieber.com/mybook
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Britton and John discuss God's first revealed name in Scripture, "I Am that I Am." They also preview the "I Am" sermon series, which highlights the seven "I am" statements that Jesus makes in John's Gospel.
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Podcast host Britton Bishop is joined on this week’s episode by Tim Burgess to talk about being a husband. Whether for eight months or forty years, their experience being married to their wives has provided a ton of life lessons and laughs.
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Britton is joined by Beau Vore to walk through his changed life story. Beau shares his experiences with immediate obedience, facing the tensions of living in this world, and remaining faithful through it all.
Britton and John are joined by Pastor Martin to discuss what it means to strive to excel in building up the church. They also cover prayer on ESPN, complacency and momentum, Depeche Mode, Sling Blade, and leaders’ meetings without food.
Britton and John answer the final set of questions from the Bible Overview series, including what is true love, what is the point of Christianity, same-sex attraction, and why both Jonah and Nahum were sent to preach in Nineveh.
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Joe Kelly joins Ben and Tim again to continue down the rabbit hole of deep spiritual thoughts.
Heidi Burgess and Rachel Vore join Britton for part two of questions women ask. They discuss women as pastors, listening to the Holy Spirit, and why green bean casserole is the worst.
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Britton and John provide highly caffeinated answers to questions submitted from the Bible overview series. Topics include Lot’s incest with his daughters, speaking in tongues, the consequences of porn, and reading the Bible in community.
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Britton is joined by Victoria Hughes and Ben Brown to discuss the This Gift campaign at The Tabernacle this Christmas season. They dig into the what and why and talk strategies to making the most of this season.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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-ministries-1683599481920113/
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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
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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.
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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.
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Ben and Seth share essentials they’ve learned about pastoring a congregation, each other, and their families.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this episode, Britton and John go back to the basics of discipleship, ahead of our upcoming series. They touch on some highlights from the Basics conference, and why preachers need to express themselves with "Mmmm".
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In this week's episode, Britton and John talk marriage with Tim Burgess through the lens of Genesis chapters 2 & 3. Tim brings experience from his own marriage to Heidi and 17 years of counseling married couples .
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On this week's episode, hosts Britton and John are joined by Santes Beatty, the Lead Pastor of Mosaic Midtown. Santes shares his journey to faith and how God led him from North Carolina to a church in Detroit.
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On this week's episode, hosts Britton and John talk about why and how the Tabernacle intentionally challenges men. This strategy is not sexist or misogynistic, but is a pragmatic strategy that has become an important part of our DNA. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us online at: thetabchurch.com
On this week's episode, hosts Britton and John are joined by Santiago Fuentes, a preacher, seminary professor, and a self-proclaimed "bad Mexican." Santi is from Mexico City and shares the story of how Jesus changed his life, and why he's compelled to serve God's kingdom now. Along the way they cover brisket, Dallas Cowboys reruns, and growing up in a pastor's home. To learn more about the Tabernacle visit us here: thetabchurch.com
On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya talk about ‘Cracked Pots’. Like clay pots, humans have cracks and imperfections. God’s love and power shine brightly through the cracks, pointing people to Jesus, not ourselves.
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On this week’s episode, Ben Brown sits in with John Vermilya for a deep dive into Luke 19. They cover Zacchaeus’ changed life, a parable about being faithful, the triumphal entry, and the so-called “cleansing” of the temple. The discussion hits on Jesus seeking the lost, our work life, the false prosperity-gospel, giving Jesus access to our stuff, Biblical masculinity, and the potential for rocks to sing.
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On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by the TABwomen Coordinator Rachel Vore. Rachel is a wife, mother, veteran, and passionate follower of Jesus. She shares her changed life story in a real and transparent way, opening up about her struggle with identity and how ultimately God, in the midst of it, changed her life.
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On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by Adam Sharp as they finish out Big Rocks - a key part of the Tabernacle’s DNA.
On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya revisit the Tabernacle’s DNA. At the Tab, we unite around the Big Rocks of theology instead of focusing on divisive, small-rock theology squabbles.
On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are back in the book of Luke. They look at two chapters in which Jesus preaches some hard truths. To learn more about The Tabernacle, visit us here: thetabchurch.com
On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by brother and sister, Takis Pifer and Jessica Harrand. They spend some time walking us through their changed life story, and how God used dominos along the way to impact their lives.
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On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya head back into the DNA series. They take a deep dive into the discipleship wheel of The Tabernacle and talk about what the process of a changed life looks like.
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On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are back in the book of Luke. They skip the stone across three chapters; some might compare this episode to drinking from a fire hydrant.
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On this week’s episode, our host’s Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by Foster and Laura Christy, the founders of Life on Life ministries, as they talk about intimacy with Jesus and how it can impact marriage.
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On this week’s episode, our host Britton Bishop and cohost John Vermilya are joined by Chris Emery, the lead pastor of Bayview in Traverse City. They spend time discussing progressive Christianity and its dangers.
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Another Gospel book: Another Gospel?: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity https://www.amazon.com/dp/1496441737/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_RA5CDQF2AAXQRFDYX5KA
On this week’s episode, our host Britton Bishop is joined by Ben Brown and Martin Rizzi, the Tab’s Buckley Campus Pastor. They start a new mini series in which they will explore the Tabernacle’s DNA statements. This week, they discuss the topic of allowing the Holy Spirit to be the Holy Spirit.
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On this week’s episode, our host Britton Bishop is MIA so John Vermilya is joined by Ben Brown, the Tab’s Executive Pastor. They take a look at Luke 5 and the recording of Jesus revealing himself as the Christ as he heals, reveals his purpose, and brings clarity to the religious leaders of the day.
On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by Seth Bush, the Tab’s Manistee campus pastor. They take a look at Luke 4 and the story of Jesus being rejected in his hometown, and dig into the topics of unforgiveness, bitterness, and rejection.
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On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by the wonderful Heidi Burgess. They take a look at the life of John the Baptist. They discuss his faithfulness to God and how in the midst of difficult times he chose obedience.
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On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya dive into Luke 1. They take a look at the lives of Elizabeth and Zachariah, the parents of John the Baptist, and how, despite their difficulties, they remained faithful to God in the midst of silence.
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On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by The Tabernacle Buckley’s new NextGen Pastor Adam Sharp. Adam breaks down the past 5 years of his changed life story and how God has led him to this moment. He shares about the impact of being “all in” for Christ and how it has changed his life completely.
On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are talking about the importance of church attendance. They discuss some concepts found in the book Rediscover Church, and see what God’s word has to say about it as well.
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Rediscover Church: Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ Is Essential (The Gospel Coalition and 9Marks) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1433579561/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TCDFD2952SMQ2E0A2AK9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
On this week’s episode, our hosts Britton Bishop and John Vermilya talk about everyone’s favorite topic: - forgiveness. They discuss the ins and outs of forgiveness and what scripture has to say about it.
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On this week’s episode, our host Britton Bishop is joined by Matt and Victoria Hughes. They address the difficult topic of faith in the midst of tragedy, discussing their own experiences and looking at a passage of scripture in which Jesus deals with the pain of loss.
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*the content of this podcast may not be suitable for children. Please use your discretion. On this week’s episode, our host Britton Bishop is joined by Clayton Porter. Clayton is a husband, father, veteran, and pastor. He shares his changed life story in a real and transparent way, opening up about his struggle with addiction and how ultimately God, in the midst of it, changed his life. To learn more about The Tabernacle visit us here: thetabchurch.com
On this week’s episode, our hosts John Vermilya and Britton Bishop talk about the good ole days. They spend time talking through how, as Christians, we’re always looking back at what used to be, and encouraging believers to follow the apostle Paul’s example of straining forward. Because the good ole days are yet to come… To learn more about The Tabernacle visit us here: thetabchurch.com
On this week’s episode, our hosts John Vermilya and Britton Bishop are joined by Ben Brown as they take a deep dive into the hot button topic of identity. We are facing more pressure now than ever to identify as, or with, something. Join us for this discussion on identity and what scripture has to say about it. To learn more about The Tabernacle you can visit us here: thetabchurch.com
On this week’s episode, we are joined by Charlie Marquis. Charlie is a father, speaker, missionary, and he’s an on fire disciple of Jesus. He shares about his time growing up in the church, how God transformed him in the midst of that, and called him to a lifestyle of radical obedience.
On this episode our host's Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by John Williams again to finish up his changed life story. This story is one full of wisdom and how to walk through tragedy while still fixing your eyes on Jesus. If you want to learn more about The Tabernacle you can visit us here: thetabchurch.com
On this episode our host’s Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by John Williams, care pastor of the Buckley campus. He shares his changed life story. It is a story full of laughs, wisdom, and Jesus.
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On this weeks episode our host’s John Vermilya and Britton Bishop talk about joy. They spend time discussing the ins and outs of joy, why it’s so hard to find and how we find it in Christ. They dig into scripture and see what God has to say about this concept of joy, and the difference in joy and happiness. To learn more about The Tabernacle you can visit us at the link below.
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The Joyful Christian: 127 Readings https://www.amazon.com/dp/0684823772/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_8G3EDF3ACTFGDWHRWAH4
We’re back!
On this week episode of The Tabernacle podcast our host’s John Vermilya and Britton Bishop are in the dungeon once again. They spend the episode talking through our last series “Connect” and the importance of connecting to God and His Church. To find out more about The Tabernacle you can visit us at the link below:
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On the final episode of season one, our host Britton Bishop is joined by resident Jedi Tim Burgess. They spend some time talking scripture, telling stories, and discussing fear.
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Can you be good without Christ? Your host Britton Bishop and Campus Pastor Martin Rizzi discuss this question that has been at the posed by scholars and atheists alike for years. The question of secular morality starts and ends with our definition of “good.”
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On this weeks episode our host Britton Bishop sits down with one of his good friends Andy Anderson. They take a deep dive into Andy’s changed life story and how God has shaped Andy over the years. This podcast is full of stories of how God is still working today!
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On this weeks episode our host’s John Vermilya and Britton Bishop talk missions. They spend sometime talking the what and why behind missions. They spend sometime seeing what Jesus said about missions and how we can join in the mission Jesus is calling us to.
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On this weeks episode guest host John Vermilya is still in the captains chair. He is interviewing co-host Britton Bishop and taking another dive into part 2 of his changed life story. They spend time talking about God’s faithfulness, and what He can do when you just give Him your “yes”.
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On this episode our host John Vermilya has taken over the captains chair and interviews fellow host Britton Bishop. They spend time sorting through Britton’s Changed Life Story and how God faithfully planted seeds along the way.
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How do we as parents raise up kids to be disciples of Jesus? Is there a path that we can lead them down so they have a faith of their own? Tune in with John Vermilya and Ben Brown as they share some observations they’ve made as parents and pastors, all while trying to be followers of Christ. They share some wins and fails as parents just like you.
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On this weeks episode our host’s John Vermilya and Britton Bishop take a dive into the tension of scripture and what it says about “The Cost of Discipleship”. They spend time seeing what Jesus had to say about following him, and what it would cost.
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On this episode our host’s John Vermilya, Ben Brown, and Britton Bishop take a look at the book “The Barbarian Way” by Erwin McManus. They discuss what it looks like to get back into the fight in today’s culture. For believers to begin saying yes to the right fight and to enter into battle, and not look back.
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Book link below: The Barbarian Way: Unleash the Untamed Faith Within https://www.amazon.com/dp/0785264329/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_5RJQ22DSDNZ14GPNGSBN
On this episode our host Britton Bishop is joined by The Tabernacle Jedi Tim Burgess. They take a dive into scripture and discuss the most popular verse in the Bible John 3:16. Through scripture, stories, and some laughs they have a fun time seeing what God has to say about His love for the world and our response.
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On this episode our host’s John Vermilya and Britton Bishop spend sometime talking about the silent divorce in the Church. This topic stems from observing divide all across the world in the big C, Church. They spend time looking at and discussing the multiple outlooks on theology and how it has led to division and what they call a Silent Divorce.
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*disclaimer this podcast isn’t to cause more division, but to simply bring awareness to the fact that Jesus has something to say about how we worship Him.
On this episode our host Britton Bishop is joined by guest host/chaperone Ben Brown as they dig into the life of Martin Rizzi. Martin opens up about his time growing up in a single parent home, making straight A’s, and still finding time to make some bad life choices (he doesn’t recommend them). He also shares the incredible testimony of God’s faithfulness in the midst of all of it.
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On this episode our host’s John Vermilya and Britton Bishop are back in the dungeon with Bibles in hand. They take a deep dive into 2 Timothy and see what God’s word has to say about being a good solider of Christ.
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What do we do now? As we come off the spiritual mountaintops in life we often find ourselves at a crossroads. We have to decide what’s next for me do I continue to chase Jesus, or go back to my old life. Well on this podcast our hosts John Vermilya and Britton Bishop take a look at scripture to answer the question: What do we do now? To find out more about The Tabernacle you can visit our site here: thetabchurch.com
On this weeks episode our host's John Vermilya and Britton Bishop are joined by Mrs. Kelle aka Britton's stepmom. They take a dive into her life and how God showed up in miraculous ways. She shares the stories of her accident involving a head on collision with a semi, and how He met her in the midst of that incredibly tragic moment. She also opens up about her experiences growing up as a pastors kid and the ultimate challenge of attempting to parent Britton Bishop. To find out more about The Tabernacle you can use this link: thetabchurch.com
On this episode our host’s Britton Bishop and John Vermilya take a dive into scripture, and discuss how Jesus taught us to pray. They spend time discussing why people don’t pray and how Jesus lays out the perfect prayer model. To find out more about The Tabernacle you can visit our site here thetabchurch.com
On part one of this episode our host's John Vermilya and Britton Bishop bridge the topic of prayer and intimacy with God. They use fight club tactics to take a dive into scripture and specifically the text in Matthew where Jesus teaches us how to pray. Many christians would agree that their prayer life is something they struggle with, but also something they desire to see improvement in. We hope this podcast can serve as a tool to start you on the journey to deeper intimacy with God and a more active prayer life. To find out more about The Tabernacle you can visit us here: thetabchurch.com
On this episode our host's Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by Charlie Alcock aka Uncle Charlie. Charlie is a student ministry veteran of 30+ years who's been in the ministry game for more than a minute. He is currently a professor at Indiana Wesleyan University, church consultant, and teaching pastor at Cyprus Church in Columbus, Ohio. He joins The Tabernacle podcast to bridge a hot topic in today's society "What's wrong with kids these days?" they talk through some practical life experience and advice from not only a student ministry perspective, but more importantly a parenting perspective. Charlie has been a friend, mentor, and coach to The Tabernacle and many more churches like it and we hope you enjoy the interview. for more information about The Tabernacle you can visit our site here: thetabchurch.com
On this episode our host's Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined by The Tabernacles creative arts director and the brains behind most the operations at The TAB, Victoria Hughes. They have an awesome time digging into why "Rattle" for The Tabernacle, what fasting is, and what a rattling looks like in their lives. The rattle series will be available in-person and online to find more information you can visit the site below. thetabchurch.com
On this episode our host's Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined/chaperoned by special guest Ben Brown as they spend some time digging into part two of Tim Burgess Changed Life Story. On this episode we will hear the stories of how Tim was able to continue on his path to recovery and begin to see God use it to impact people around him. Tim also shares stories of being the world's oldest youth pastor and his journey into pastoral ministry here at The Tabernacle. To find out more about The Tabernacle you can visit our website here thetabchurch.com
On this episode our host's Britton Bishop and John Vermilya are joined again by The Tabernacle's resident jedi Tim Burgess as he shares part one of his changed life story. This is a changed life story that has impacted so many at The Tabernacle and beyond and we were blessed to have Tim at the table. He takes us through his journey of growing up as a pastor's kid, getting out of Michigan, and finding the love of his life. He also shares the raw, uncut truth of his journey through addiction and how God met him in it. To find out more about The Tabernacle you can visit our website here thetabchurch.com
On this episode our host's Britton Bishop and John Vermilya will bridge the topic of grace with a mentor, friend, and brother Foster Christy. Foster is the founder of Life on Life ministries, and former Auburn University tight-end. But more than any of these titles he is a faithful disciple of Jesus and a great mentor to our church staff. He will walk us through part of his grace journey and how he began not just being saved by grace, but living by it. to learn more about The Tabernacle you can visit our website here thetabchurch.com if interested in learning more about the resources talked about in this episode visit these links below: Grace with Blood On it by Foster Christy The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
On this episode our host Britton Bishop sits down with Co-host John Vermilya and The Tabernacle's resident Jedi, Tim Burgess. They will take a look behind the curtain and share stories about growing up as products of the Christian ghetto and then walking into leadership at The Tabernacle and building "The church they always wanted to go to". This episode is full of laughs, stories, and glimpses of wisdom from our resident Jedi Tim. If you are interested in learning more about The Tabernacle you can visit our website here thetabchurch.com
On this episode our host Britton Bishop will take a dive into part two of his fellow co-host John Vermilya's changed life story . They will pick up in Charlotte, NC where John is playing pro soccer, and working as a missionary as well. We will see John be faced with life altering decisions and the impact those decisions had on he and his wife's life moving forward. These decisions have led to impact in the life of our Tabernacle family and many other lives across the globe. If you are interested in learning more about The Tabernacle you can visit our website here thetabchurch.com
On this episode our host Britton Bishop will take a dive into the changed life story of his fellow co-host John Vermilya. This is a changed life story that God has used and is continuing to use to impact lives all around The Tabernacle. They discuss John's time as a missionary kid in Jamaica and Haiti as well as his time as a pastor's kid in Indiana. Also, how God used the sport of soccer to continue drawing John to himself and his ministry.
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Welcome to The Tabernacle Podcast (The Tab), on this episode you will hear our host's Britton Bishop and John Vermilya break down the "Why" for a podcast. They talk through why a podcast for our church, how podcast can continue to inform and equip you outside of a weekend service, and some of the future segments coming up. We are excited about this new adventure and that you have decided to join us on it. *Disclaimer this episode is like drinking from a fire hydrant lots of information in a small amount of time. If you want to find more information about The Tab you can visit our website thetabchurch.com