The Ferment Podcast - Conversations About Worship And Transformation: Recent Episodes
The Ferment Podcast
Welcome to the Ferment Podcast - Conversations about Worship and Transformation. In this wide ranging podcast our host Adam Russell sits down with thought leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and other innovators digging into their personal stories of spiritual transformation. Recent guests include John Mark McMillan, Daniel Grothe, World-renowed vocal coach "Mama Jan" Smith, James Duke, Carol Wimber-Wong, and many others.
In this episode of The Ferment, Mike O'Brien talks with Anthony Peebles and Susan O'Brien about some exciting new Advent materials, namely a new worship single Anthony wrote titled "Royal Son" (performed by Tim Brown and Hannah DeSpain) and a corresponding devotional Susan created. Anthony also shares about some of his life in the Florida panhandle and his family's new adventure with Canyonview Vineyard Church in Grand Junction, CO. Anthony Peebles is a worship leader, songwriter, and musician with nearly two decades of experience in both music and ministry. A native of northwest Florida, Anthony signed with First Note Entertainment in 2015, collaborating with Grammy-nominated producer Dave Brainard on a folk album. His music has been featured on various network and streaming platforms, and he has had the privilege of opening for several national artists across the Southeast. Passionate about creating authentic worship experiences, Anthony has been actively involved in ministry since his teens. His work spans multiple denominations with deep roots in the Vineyard tradition, and he is dedicated to fostering theological growth and cultivating cultures of pastoral care. In late 2024, Anthony and his family moved to Grand Junction, CO, where he now serves as Worship Pastor at Canyon View Vineyard Church. Grateful for the opportunity to serve in a community that has shaped his faith journey, he is excited to continue leading in both the local church and the broader Vineyard movement. Show Notes: Listen to Royal Son Susan's devotional: YouVersion (coming soon!) Anthony Peebles' music Susan's Spiritual Direction website
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Jimmy Cooke about getting pulled into the music scene, touring in a rock band, and the ways that being involved in the church prepared him for that life. Adam and Jimmy also discuss the relationship between Vineyard Worship and Vineyard Worship UK & Ireland. Jimmy Cooke's association with the Vineyard dates back to his teens - he met his wife, Kate, at a Vineyard worship conference in the mid-90s. After studying Broadcast Audio Engineering in London, Jimmy spent 10 years working as a freelance drummer, engineer and producer (whilst working a plethora of part-time jobs to keep the wolf from the door!) In 2011, Jimmy and Kate relocated their family to Houston, TX, where Jimmy trained as a studio intern with Casey Corum for Vineyard Worship USA. They returned to the UK in 2012, where Jimmy took up the role of managing the record label for Vineyard Worship UK&I full-time. In September 2023, Jimmy founded his own music consultancy business. He continues to manage the Vineyard label part-time, whilst also freelancing as a mix engineer, studio drummer and project manager for Integrity Music. Jimmy is first and foremost a musician and ardent music fan, and this is at the heart of all he does. Show Notes: Jimmy's Website Jimmy's Band: Verra Cruz Jimmy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmycooke Verra Cruz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verracruzband
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Nick Sherrod about being raised by a single mom, when music entered his life, and his entrance into the music industry. Nick shares how he came to the Vineyard, processed not being in a Black church, and finally settled into himself as a worshipper. Nick Sherrod is an artist, writer, and worship leader currently serving at Vineyard Columbus. Even though he's been singing since the age of 11, only in recent years did he discover that worship was meant to be a big part of his life. His goal is to continue to grow and work hard to follow where God leads him. Show Notes: Nick's website
In this episode of The Ferment, Director of the Vineyard School of Worship Mike O'Brien chats with Jonathan Cool as we continue our series: "A Week In The Life", looking at the weekly rhythms of worship leaders from around the country in various-sized congregations. Jonathan shares about their church staff's focus on celebration, the worship team's rhythms of practice and gathering, and Jonathan's Sunday morning ritual. He also talks about his team's preferred organizational tools and how he approaches his days off. Jonathan Cool is the Worship Pastor at Vineyard Church Delaware County and lives in Sunbury, Ohio with his wife Jenn and their two children, Elizabeth & Joshua. He loves pastoring and doing life with the church’s worship community, and he has a passion for songwriting with the church in mind. Worship has long been an integral part of Jonathan’s life and he comes from a family of musicians and writers. In his early 20s, someone gave him a prophetic word about being in the Vineyard and making music, and he experienced the presence of God. Shortly thereafter he found himself in a Vineyard church plant in central Ohio and has been a part of the Vineyard ever since. Jonathan is particularly grateful for the various Vineyard gatherings throughout the years, and for the people and relationships that have made up these spaces. His journey has led him to be a part of different songwriting communities and recording projects, along with participating and leading worship at Vineyard Worship conferences & retreats. Show notes: VCLE- City In Bloom Vineyard Church Delaware County
In this episode of The Ferment, Director of the Vineyard School of Worship Mike O'Brien chats with Kat Michael, Worship Pastor at Franklin Vineyard Church in Tennessee as we continue our series: "A Week In The Life", looking at the weekly rhythms of worship leaders from around the country in various-sized congregations. Kat shares about the season of transition their church is navigating, her favorite parts of each week, and her Sunday morning routine. Kat also talks about their staff and worship team's balance of spiritual practices and production.
Kat Michael has always had worship as a part of her life. Being the granddaughter of a worship minister and growing up singing hymns with her sisters and cousins, music is a part of her DNA. She has been leading the worship ministry at the Franklin Vineyard Church for ten years and loves creating space and writing songs for people to encounter the presence of God. She believes that when we worship in spirit and truth, heaven invades earth and people's lives are forever changed. Kat co-hosts a podcast with Grant Pemberton releasing Fall of 2024 called Everyday Exorcist. Kat is married to the love of her life Josh and together they homeschool their four children: Felix, Jubilee, Clara and Wilder.
Show Notes:
Franklin Vineyard
This week we kick off a new series looking at a week in the life of worship leaders from around the country in various size congregations. Director of the Vineyard School of Worship Mike O'Brien sits down with Nicole Hernandez from Vineyard Columbus in Westerville, Ohio. Nicole, a 4th generation Mexican-American from Southern California, has been part of the Vineyard movement from a young age and has led worship since she was 13. She currently serves as the Worship Coordinator at Vineyard Columbus – Viña Grandview Campus. Although she didn't grow up speaking Spanish, living in Venezuela for five years helped her become fluent, and she now enjoys stepping into 'bridge spaces,' including leading the Vineyard Worship Spanish Translation team. Passionate about bilingual worship and songwriting, Nicole blends Latin musical elements with other styles. She and her husband, Daniel, also serve on the Vineyard Hispanic Association leadership team. In her free time, Nicole loves hanging out with her husband & their two teens, being outside in (almost) all types of weather, and hosting friends with Venezuelan arepas and other delicious meals.
In this episode of The Ferment, we complete our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Anabeth Morgan. Anabeth expands on the story she shared during the session via video about being invited to a Vineyard church, feeling like she found a sense of home, and what that experience meant to her. She also talks about what she does now as a worship pastor to prepare for those who come to church needing an encounter similar to what she experienced all those years ago.
Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter, and one of the staff pastors at the Mile High Vineyard neighborhood churches since 2011. She has been an integral part of Vineyard Worship as a leader, artist and writer, serving at Vineyard churches in Houston, Columbus, and Kansas City.
Anabeth is deeply passionate about God’s presence and loves to lean into the Spirit of God in worship and prayer. Her ability to listen to the Holy Spirit, whether leading worship or groups of people, has given God the opportunity to do wonderful things in people’s lives. She loves sharing her intimate faith in God with others, enjoys being hospitable, and is always sensitive to the people and environment around her.
Anabeth has appeared on many Vineyard albums such as Cultivation Generation, Servant Wide Awake, My Foundation, Breathe In, Sing Out and more. In December 2017 she finished writing and recording her first studio album A Place Your Glory Dwells. Recently, she has had songs “You Meet Me Here”, “Heaven’s Work” and “King of Heaven”, released through Vineyard Worship, and has published other worship songs in collaboration with other songwriters.
She was married to Kyle in 2003 and they have two amazing children, Jovie and Miles.
Show Notes:
Watch “A Story of the Vineyard in Song”
In this episode of The Ferment, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Ed Piorek about the childhood experiences that provoked him to seek the Lord. They also discuss how the Father’s love shaped his life, leadership and church, as well as his own parenting. Finally, Ed talks about pioneering intimate language in worship and shares a fatherly word for Vineyard pastors and leaders. Ed Piorek, known as Eddie to his friends, is a Pastor Emeritus, speaker, and author who helps people connect with the Father’s Love. With over 50 years in ministry, Eddie has a deep connection to the Father’s Love and the enormous impact it can have in people’s lives, including his own. He and his wife Janet (who has been his partner in ministry for the past half-century) embody and live out the message of the Father’s Love in their lives. In recent years, Eddie has discovered the treasures of monastic contemplation, which has shown him how to find rest in the Father’s love amidst the ongoing rigors of kingdom ministry. His new book The Eclectic Contemplative (2020) shares his adventures on this ancient path. When he isn’t preaching, speaking or writing, Eddie can be found surfing, gardening, reading, or spending time with his wife Janet in sunny San Clemente, California. Notes: Hear more from Ed on The Ferment
In this episode of The Ferment, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Cindy Rethmeier about the early days of the Vineyard, how new songs were introduced, and some of the stories behind the original Vineyard songs. Cindy shares about how relationships influence songwriting, and navigating the balance of family life with leading worship. Cindy Rethmeier is one of the pioneering female worship leaders and songwriters of the modern worship era. She wrote some of Vineyard’s most well-known anthems (Exalt the Lord, I Bow Down) and served an integral role in children’s worship, penning the songs I Want to be Like Jesus and Good News. Cindy spent 7 years in an Anglican Church writing musical settings for prayers and seasonal antiphons for the liturgy, and her most-recent song — co-written with Vineyard pastor and worship leader Ted Kim — is Kyrie Eléison, a lament based on a prayer of petition used in ancient Christian liturgies translating as “Lord, have mercy.” After many years in Southern California, Cindy currently lives in Tennessee with her husband of over 40 years, Steve. She has 2 children & 11 grandchildren who are the inspiration for her name songs & lighthearted, everyday-life songs. Show Notes: Hear more from Cindy on The Ferment I Want To Be Like Jesus
In this episode of The Ferment, we continue our mini-series on the Vineyard USA National Conference session: A Story Of The Vineyard in Song. This week, Adam and Nicole Dill talk with Brian Doerksen about his first encounter with the Vineyard and the doors it opened for him to pursue the faith his heart longed for. Brian shares the history behind the album "Changed By Your Glory" and the stories of how some of his most well-known songs came to be. They also talk about how he discerns his songwriting assignments, what makes a song evergreen, and some advice for newer Vineyard songwriters. Brian is a songwriter, recording artist, and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with Fragile X Syndrome. His songs are known and sung internationally in faith communities of all kinds including ‘Come Now is the Time to Worship’, ‘Refiner’s Fire’, ‘Hope Of The Nations’ and ‘The River.’ Show notes: Hear more from Brian on The Ferment Changed By Your Glory
Welcome back to The Ferment Podcast! On today's episode, we are kicking off a mini-series about a very special session of this summer's National Conference called "A Story of the Vineyard in Song." In this episode, you will hear from the planning team (Adam Russell, Casey Corum, Melisa Keller, Caleb Maskell, and Nicole Dill) about why they decided to create this session and some behind-the-scenes stories about the planning process. Different members of the team also share why songs are such a cornerstone of the Vineyard Movement, how songs serve as a marker for us of time and place, and some of the songs that have been especially formational in each of their lives.
Show notes
Vineyard Worship Essentials
Vineyard USA
Today's episode of The Ferment is a special re-post from the We Are Vineyard podcast! That's right, Adam has been cohosting a special mini-series on preaching with Ted Kim (Lead Pastor of Evanston Vineyard in IL), and if you're a pastor in the Vineyard this series is GOLD. In this introductory episode, Adam and Ted each share their early journey as a pastor, how they realized they were called to preach, and the insecurities they faced while finding their unique voice. They talk about how to learn from influential pastors without mimicking them, how they approach sermon prep each week, and each of their superpowers and kryptonite as pastors. Show Notes: We Are Vineyard Podcast
In this episode of The Ferment, Mike O'Brien interviews several Vineyard Worship Essentials cohort leaders! They talk about the value of continuing education for worship leaders, why it's worth adding another thing into an already busy season, and the role coaches play in the cohort dynamic. Registration is open for the 2024 summer cohort which begins June 2, so sign up now! Show notes: Vineyard Worship Essentials
Today on the Ferment, we wanted to give you a taste of Vineyard Worship Essentials with a mini-session by Melisa Keller on "Home"- serving in your local church. Registration for the 2024 Summer Cohorts is open until May 20, and the session runs from June 2 - July 27. Go to www.vineyardworship.com/essentials to learn more about Vineyard Worship Essentials, check out the amazing lineup of instructors, see some of the course topics and more! We hope you'll join us!
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien continue our series on inhabiting the Christian year by tackling Pentecost! Adam and Mike discuss how Pentecost is the most explicitly Biblical date of the church calendar, but maybe the one we observe least, and they talk about how Pentecost is a story of celebration and fire, but also the reversal of fragmentation in our families and society. Show notes: Ancient-Future Time by Robert E. Webber Vineyard USA's Pentecost series: "Empowered"
In this episode of The Ferment, we share a keynote message that Adam gave at a Vineyard Worship weekend event at the Evanston Vineyard. Adam shares about the new rhythms that come with summer, and challenges us to take advantage of the different pace to try some beneficial practices such as working on emotional intelligence and self-awareness, taking musical risks, having fun with our team, remembering Jesus, and finding a spiritual director. Show notes: Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs by Steve Cuss Register for Vineyard Worship Essentials- summer session
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Kurt Attaway about growing up in the Vineyard, meeting his wife at 4years old, and how his involvement with Fellowship of Christian Athletes evolved into a pastoral role at a local church. Kurt also shares about his career as a Marriage and Family Therapist, the role of humility and emotional health in healthy leadership, and the role of a leader in a healthy team. Kurt Attaway serves as the lead pastor of The Vineyard Church in Pearland, Tx. He earned a BA in Psychology from The University of Texas San Antonio, which he attended on a full athletic scholarship. Kurt's love for basketball opened doors to have a great career as a D-1 point guard. Playing in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament (aka March Madness) will always be a lifelong highlight, even if they lost to Stanford in the first round. Playing hoops at UTSA paved the way for Kurt to participate in and lead Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and God used those years to redirect his heart toward vocational ministry. In 2007 Kurt and his wife Lauren moved from San Antonio to join the staff at The Vineyard Church Pearland. In 2012, he completed a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from University of Houston Clear Lake, and spent 10 years being trained and practicing as a clinician. In February 2020, he stepped into the Lead Pastor role after serving on staff as the Associate Pastor for almost 12 years. Kurt has been married to his wife Lauren since 2006, and they have four children. They love the city of Pearland and the growing community at The Vineyard. Beyond the local church, Kurt has served in some national roles with Vineyard USA: currently on the Multiply Vineyard Team.
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Tyler Jarvis about growing up as an athlete who was interested in music, and some reflections on his young adult years. Tyler shares about the growing pains of becoming a leader and learning to pastor the room, how he was tricked into returning to Vineyard Cincinati, and the blessings and pain of working at a large church. Tyler is an artist, songwriter, and worship pastor from Cincinnati, OH. As an artist, Tyler writes and produces nostalgic pop songs that remind listeners to embrace the childlike wonder within everyday they're given. As a Worship Pastor, Tyler is passionate about leading people into, and teaching them how to, worship in a way that is biblically appropriate and emotionally authentic. He and his wife Lisa love traveling to new places, finding great coffee shops, and long walks through their neighborhood. Show Notes: Vineyard Worship Essentials Tyler Jarvis on Spotify Tyler Jarvis on Instagram
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien continue in our church calendar series with a discussion about Holy Week. They talk about what Holy Week means, ways to celebrate each day within Holy Week, and some of the different kinds of services that are traditional held for Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Show Notes: This is Love by Terry Butler Songs for Easter and Lent playlist by Vineyard Worship
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Vineyard Worship's newest hire, Digital Marketing Coordinator Nicole Topete. Nicole shares about growing up in Arizona after her grandparents immigrated from Mexico, when the Lord awakened her heart to justice and compassion as a young adult, and the major shifts that happened in her life during Covid. Nicole talks about the role worship plays in her life and marriage, how she and her husband get paid to eat amazing food, and what Vineyard Worship wants to see from you on the socials. Nicole Topete joined the Vineyard Worship team in 2023. She’s passionate about worship, emotional health, social justice, and creativity. She’s also passionate about writing really honest songs about Jesus and serves on the Vineyard Worship Spanish Translation team along with her husband. Nicole is an Arizona native but currently resides in Mexico City with her husband, where they enjoy tasting all the food and drinks Mexico City offers. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work. Show Notes: Follow Vineyard Worship on Instagram: @vineyardworship, @thefermentpodcast Follow Nicole's food blog on Instagram: @mexa.taste
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam continues his conversation with John Mark McMillan. John Mark shares some wisdom with young creators about playing the long game, making a heart connection with the listeners, vulnerability and building a team. They also talk about the role of ritual in surpassing the surface magic to cultivate moments of deep magic. John Mark McMillan is an artist and Platinum-selling songwriter. Show Notes: John Mark McMillan's Website Listen to Deep Magic John Mark on The Ferment 10/25/20 John Mark on The Ferment 9/18/19
Welcome back to Season 6 of The Ferment Podcast! In this episode, Adam and John Mark McMillan chat about John Mark's experiences during his recent tour in Japan, and his newest album Deep Magic. John Mark also talks about how his songwriting has changed over time. Part 2 of this conversation will release March 11! John Mark McMillan is an artist and Platinum-selling songwriter. Show Notes: John Mark McMillan's Website Listen to Deep Magic John Mark on The Ferment 10/25/20 John Mark on The Ferment 9/18/19
Welcome to The Ferment Podcast! In this episode, Adam and Mike O'Brien continue on with the Church Calendar series by talking about Ash Wednesday and Lent! Mike shares about how the season aligns with Vineyard values and provides a moment of pause that helps to reframe the resurrection story, and Adam shares about the beauty to be found in bringing our informal selves formally before God. They discuss leading a good Ash Wednesday service in a Vineyard context, a practical approach to fasting, and natural ways to incorporate Lenten themes into your Sunday services. Show notes: Advent episode of The Ferment https://bit.ly/42zWDVt Andy Squyres: You Bring The Morning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwWvsEHfH3o
As we engage the season of Advent, we invite you to join us for a special four-week series that will be featured on both the We Are Vineyard and the Ferment Podcasts. This special feature will showcase weekly devotionals from Vineyard USA Association Leaders and songs from Vineyard Worship. In this episode, Geno Olison, leader of the Vineyard USA Black Pastors and Leaders Association, shares a devotion he has prepared on the theme of Love from 1 John 4:7-14, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, followed by the song “Behold,” the title track of Vineyard Worship’s newest album release, created in partnership with Heaven and Earth, Vineyard Columbus’s worship and songwriting community. Show Notes: Behold: https://slinky.to/HeavenAndEarthBeholdVW Heaven and Earth Worship: https://www.instagram.com/heavenandearthworship_/ Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/ Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
As we engage the season of Advent, we invite you to join us for a special four-week series that will be featured on both the We Are Vineyard and the Ferment Podcasts. This special feature will showcase weekly devotionals from Vineyard USA Association Leaders and songs from Vineyard Worship. In this episode, Kirk Yamaguchi, leader of the Vineyard USA Asian American Pacific Islander Association, shares a devotion he has prepared for the third week of Advent on the theme of Joy from Philippians 4:4-5. We’ll then hear the song “This Joy” from Vineyard Worship! Show Notes: This Joy: https://slinky.to/ThisJoyVW Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/ Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
As we enter the season of Advent, we invite you to join us for a special four-week series that will be featured on both the We Are Vineyard and the Ferment Podcasts. This special feature will showcase weekly devotionals from Vineyard USA Association Leaders and songs from Vineyard Worship. In this episode, Rubén Quintero, leader of the Vineyard USA Hispanic Association, will be sharing a devotion he has prepared for the second week of Advent on the theme of Peace from Luke 2:13-14, followed by the song “Shalom” from Vineyard Worship’s album “This Joy.” Show Notes: This Joy: https://slinky.to/ThisJoyVW Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/ Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
As we enter the season of Advent, we invite you to join us for a special four-week series that will be featured on both the We Are Vineyard and the Ferment Podcasts. This special feature will showcase weekly devotionals from Vineyard USA Association Leaders and songs from Vineyard Worship. In this episode, Melanie Forsythe-Lee, leader of the Vineyard USA Women’s Association, shares a devotion she has prepared on the theme of Hope from Isaiah 11:1-10, followed by the song, “O Come O Come Emmanuel” from Vineyard Worship’s newest album release “Behold”, created in partnership with Heaven and Earth, Vineyard Columbus’s worship and songwriting community. Show Notes: Behold: https://slinky.to/HeavenAndEarthBeholdVW Heaven and Earth Worship: https://www.instagram.com/heavenandearthworship_/ Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/ Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien begin a series of conversations based around the church calendar, starting with a reflection on the season of Advent. They talk about some ways to incorporate the richness of Advent tradition into a modern worship service that allows us to join the global and historical church in the practice of waiting and longing while keeping the flavor of your local Vineyard church, and they look at different ways to "thicken your service" such as song choice, incorporating scripture, and stage presentation. Show Notes: Lectionary Page https://lectionarypage.net/
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien chat about the things they've been observing in both Vineyard and non-Vineyard churches around the country during their travels over the last year, relating to things like song choice and administration, and relational connectedness. They also share some predictions about the direction of the Church in the near future, and the gifts we'll find in learning from other denominations.
Show Notes: Sound Lab https://www.vineyardworship.com/soundlab
In this episode of The Ferment, Mike O'Brien chats with Bobby Spangler about growing up in a recording family and having access to sound equipment, and how the Lord called him to the Campbellsville Vineyard in central Kentucky. Bobby shares some reasons why it might actually be cost-effective for a church to hire a media consultant and the issues he commonly sees in churches where he provides consultation. Bobby also talks about caring for our media crews, some common pain points for media team members, and how the upcoming Sound Lab can benefit those who run sound at your church. Bobby Spangler has 3 decades serving in “the industry.” He has installed systems and trained techs in many churches and schools throughout the US. He had the privilege to mix FOH for portions of the 2015 Vineyard National Conference (Hosted at the Columbus, OH Vineyard), and has recently upgraded and installed systems at several Vineyard churches around the US. He’s engineered projects released by Vineyard Worship and Tooth and Nail Records and has toured with several local and national acts as their FOH engineer and road tech. Bobby and his wife Jennifer live in Campbellsville, KY, where they raise their 3 kids and serve at the Vineyard Church. Show notes: Contact Bobby: soundguybob@gmail.com Sound Lab Houston: https://www.vineyardworship.com/soundlab Vineyard Campbellsville: http://www.vineyardcampbellsville.org/
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Maria Hinge about some updates in the world of Vineyard Worship Nordic (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway). Maria talks about some cultural differences in Denmark including considerations when most people are only familiar with the state church, how COVID affected the Copenhagen Vineyard, and the generational shift in leadership. Maria Lundbak Hinge is a worship leader, songwriter, and worship pastor at Copenhagen Vineyard. She also leads Vineyard Nordic Worship across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Maria and her husband Morten have three boys and live in Copenhagen, Denmark. Show Notes: Copenhagen Vineyard https://kbhvineyard.dk/en/
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Colt Westbrook about growing up as the son of a Baptist preacher who believed in the gifts, some spiritual experiences he had as a teen seeking after the Lord, and being pulled into a musical world. Colt talks about the role of the electric guitar in a worship band, playing prophetically, and some advice for newer guitar players. Colt also shares some of his current favorite gear setups and his thoughts on pastoring a room during worship. Colt Westbrook is husband to his college girlfriend, Claire, and father to their three kids, Duke, Nova, and Veda. He is President of Walrus Audio and also serves as the Worship Pastor at All Saints Community Church in Oklahoma City along with his wife, Claire. Show notes Walrus audio https://www.walrusaudio.com/
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Dale Dimapindan about his immigration experience, getting connected to the Vineyard through musical friends, and how he got into playing bass. Dale shares some lessons he learned about how to serve a song as a bass player, how sharing a common goal unites a band, and the different things you can learn as a musician playing with worship bands and bar bands. Dale Dimapindan is a 1st generation Filipino who immigrated to the US in 1983. He committed his life to Christ at Vineyard Fullerton in 1998 and is a member of the worship team. He was “forced” to play bass because “nobody else wanted to” but he eventually became passionate about bass, music, and worship. When not playing bass, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, or his local tattoo shop :) Show Notes: Vineyard Worship resources en español https://www.vineyardworship.com/adoracion Worship Team Dynamics by Terry Butler https://crossrhythms.co.uk/products/Terry_Butler_Randy_Butler/Worship_Team_Dynamics/122277/
In this episode of The Ferment, Mike O'Brien chats with Jon Meek about all things keyboard, including why piano players are afraid to leave space while playing and some pro tips on exploring what your keyboard is capable of. Jon shares about building a life of trust and faithful service where he feels fulfilled and has margins to serve generously, some thoughts on how a worship pastor might approach their church board when gear upgrades are needed, and ways that a worship leader can best serve their keyboardist and team. Jon also talks about starting Camp Vineyard and why it's his favorite week of the year. Jon Meek is the director of Camp Vineyard, the southeast region’s youth summer camp. He has over 20 years of ministry experience as a musician, problem solver, and professional tinkerer. Jon, his wife Melissa, and their two kids are part of Restoration Vineyard Church in Chattanooga. He’s passionate about giving the next generation opportunities to learn on their feet as they explore their gifts and callings as followers of Christ. Show Notes: Not Be Moved by Vineyard Worship https://youtu.be/pPbOcuJqsmU?si=2wCjFnQZH_aPzepS Restoration Vineyard in Chattanooga, TN https://www.restorationvineyardchurch.com/ Finance Health workshop from VUSA National Conference 2023 https://d1h8uvf6sd4tvp.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/20230828155444/Resilient-Leadership-THURSDAY-BREAKOUT.mp3
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Calum Rees about being born into a family of rhythm and spending his earliest years touring with his dad's band. Calum shares about finding his way into a musical life, the people who invested in his musicianship and engineering skills as a young man, and the way faith entwined itself throughout. Calum recounts stories where the power of music connected him with community, allowing the Holy Spirit to move in unexpected places, and how music and community now mix in his life as a pastor. Calum Rees immigrated to Canada from the UK in 2006, fulfilling a lifelong dream of living in easy proximity to the mountains. He has invested his life’s work in the Church globally for nearly 30 years, both in worship and pastoral work. For the past nine years Calum has served as lead pastor of Epic Vineyard Church (https://epicvineyard.church) in Calgary, while also continuing to cultivate worship through touring, recording, and teaching in various settings. Show Notes: Hungry by Vineyard Worship https://open.spotify.com/album/0QX9Pzr8nGcCdxKlQoIw9y Vineyard Worship resources en español https://www.vineyardworship.com/adoracion
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with return guests Nicole and Daniel Hernández about some practical tips for those who are interested in incorporating another language into their worship set, and how to ensure that the translations you find are quality. Nicole and Daniel share about hosting bilingual church services directed at Spanish speakers while working towards being hospitable to English speakers, what they see as important in building a multiethnic community, and why our efforts speak louder than our errors when it comes to bridging cultural divides.
Daniel and Nicole Hernández have been involved in the Vineyard Movement, serving in a Viña church in Venezuela and in a Vineyard church in Southern California, and recently planted a Viña church campus for Vineyard Columbus. They are both songwriters and share a passion for bringing Latin rhythms to modern worship. Best of all, they’ve been blessed to do this while enjoying family life with their two teens, Zoe and Jonah.
Show Notes: Vineyard Worship Essentials https://www.vineyardworship.com/essentials Vineyard Worship resources en español https://www.vineyardworship.com/adoracion Vineyard Songs https://vineyardsongs.com/
Welcome back to Season 6 of The Ferment Podcast! In this episode, Adam chats with Olu Meduoye about growing up in London in a Christian Nigerian family. They talk about balancing life between leading worship, a career, and family, and Olu shares about his songwriting journey and some of what the Lord is doing in his life right now. Olu Meduoye is a singer, songwriter, musician and worship leader from East London, UK. He currently serves as the worship pastor in his local church and also within the Vineyard Worship movement within the UK. His heart is for the church to seek intimate worship with Jesus and live lives completely abandoned to the will of God. He and his wife, Leshia, lead worship regularly in their church (Highway Vineyard, Stratford), and are regularly guest worship leaders at churches and events in London and around the UK.
Show Notes: Listen to Olu on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@oluwaseun1987?app=desktop
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In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien (Director of Vineyard School of Worship) talk about the challenges and opportunities that accompany the beautiful season of summer! They discuss the value in flowing with the natural rhythms of your church, ideas about some investments you can make in your church and individuals, and some practical tips for planning your vacation time.
Show Notes:
Vineyard Worship Essentials
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Jimmy John Morris about living a double life as a senior pastor and drummer. Jimmy John describes how music is woven through his story of faith, and shares some words of wisdom for both worship leaders and senior pastors. And much to Jimmy John's delight, you'll hear the story of "The Hit."
Jimmy John Morris has been serving in the Vineyard for 30 years. They served over 20 years at the Yakima, WA Vineyard, spent two years in Texas, and moved back to Kent, WA to serve as the senior pastor in 2017. Prior to serving in the Vineyard, he was a professional musician and an educator. He has a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Studies from The Institute of Biblical Studies Seattle and a Masters of Arts degree in Global Urban Leadership from Bakke Graduate University. Jimmy John has also served on the Vineyard's Northwest Leadership team, as an area pastor, and served on both the NW youth and worship task forces. Jimmy John is passionate about seeing people become authentic followers of Jesus. He and his wife, Donna, have been married for 32 years and have two married children, David (& Shelby), and Sara (& Bryson), and he is a grandfather to Wesley, who he is now teaching how to play drums...at the age of two.
Show Notes: Vineyard Worship Essentials: https://www.vineyardworship.com/essentials
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Kyle Howard about the joys and challenges of leading worship in a large church. Kyle shares about some practical and emotional considerations of leading worship for a diverse congregation, and ways that he works to create opportunities for people at different stages of faith to engage. They also talk through some details relating to administration, worship team gatherings, and coordinating midweek and Sunday teams.
Since his early teenage years, it’s been obvious to those around Kyle that he would be making a huge impact in the worship culture of his generation. He began leading worship in the youth ministry at Vineyard Church of Urbana at the young age of 14 and continues his leadership today as the lead Worship Pastor and Creative Director. In the last few years, he has been featured on multiple Vineyard Worship albums and is flourishing in his gift of songwriting. Kyle’s deepest passion is to see people encounter the loving embrace of the Father and to walk in the fullness of who they were made to be as sons and daughters.
Kyle and his beautiful wife Shelby recently had their first son. They are loving life together and share a joint passion for good ice cream. In his free time, Kyle is an avid golfer, a pretty solid basketball player and a professional at buying tennis shoes. (No joke, always look at his shoes.)
Show Notes: Vineyard Worship Essentials: https://www.vineyardworship.com/essentials
This week we continue our a three-part series on leading worship in different-sized churches. In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Megan Zeilinger about leading worship in a midsized church, some practical steps for building a relational team, and how she dealt with a season of carrying a desire for church growth that she wasn't seeing. Megan also shares about the songs that are currently speaking to her church.
Megan Zeilinger is the worship pastor at Tehachapi Vineyard Church. She is passionate about hospitality and making space for people to experience the love and presence of God in corporate worship. She loves coffee, authentic conversations, and watching people’s lives be transformed by the love and kindness of Jesus. Her husband, Jeff, leads the Production Team, and together they love serving the church with what they have been given to give away. Megan, Jeff, and their adorable two-year-old daughter live in Tehachapi, California.
Show Notes: Vineyard Worship Essentials: https://www.vineyardworship.com/essentials
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Derek McTavish about his experiences leading worship in a small college town church for the last 20 years, including some of the unique joys and challenges, and the creativity and flexibility required. Derek also shares an encouragement for other worship leaders at smaller churches. Show notes: Athens Vineyard https://www.athensvineyard.com/
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Keva Green about accepting Jesus as a child and growing up in a musical home. Keva shares about her work with Restorative Justice ministries, keeping her heart buoyant while staying proximate to the people in her community, and creating a worship space that is both encompassing of the diversity of her church and also stretching. Finally, Keva shares what she's looking forward to, and some words for the broader Vineyard Worship community. Keva Green is a pastor on staff at the Evanston Vineyard. She was born and raised in Southern California. After receiving her B.A. in Black Studies and Women’s Studies, God connected her to a church where she learned to love the Bible, experienced deep community, and discovered God’s concern for those on the margins of society. Since then, Keva has been passionate about the church’s role in meeting the spiritual and material needs of those experiencing lack. She later earned her Master of Public Administration degree from Syracuse University, with an emphasis on non-profits. She has over ten years of experience with a focus on mobilizing the church to love their neighbors well. As a member of church staff, she’s directed community centers, led worship, and helped to create systems and structures. When she’s not working, Keva enjoys growing in contemplative faith practices, being active and creative, and sitting in the sun. Show Notes: The Welcoming Prayer (by Father Thomas Keating) Welcome, welcome, welcome. I welcome everything that comes to me today, because I know it's for my healing. I welcome all thoughts, feelings, emotions, persons, situations, and conditions. I let go of my desire for power and control. I let go of my desire for affection, esteem, approval, and pleasure. I let go of my desire for survival and security. I let go of my desire to change any situation, condition, person or myself. I open to the love and presence of God and God's action within. Amen. The Justice God is Seeking by David Ruis https://amzn.to/3oiOjJJ The Worship God is Seeking by David Ruis https://amzn.to/3oevFma
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Leah Morrison about being a worship leader and a mother of 3 kids, including how she learned to work within the confines of her real life and some practical tips for pastors working with moms of young children. Leah also shares how motherhood has changed her worship leading.
Leah Morrison joined our staff in 2015 after several years as an ordained worship pastor with her previous church. We are a little biased, but we think she’s one of the best and brightest worship leaders in the Vineyard movement. Leah spent some of her growing up years in Russia as her family did missionary work with the Vineyard, and after moving back to the US attended Kendall College of Art & Design. Her and her husband are raising 3 awesome kiddos and have a passion for ministry in their neighborhood and a dream of doing work in the middle east.
Show Notes:
Leah's Instagram: @leah_morrison_creative
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with us about the relentless nature of Sundays that just.keep.coming and shares some suggestions about how to think bigger than the weekly rhythm.
Adam gathers with the Vineyard Worship crew to talk about Vineyard Worship Essentials, an online training opportunity! You can join a cohort or audit the program with your worship community or by yourself. Take a listen and share this episode with all the worship leaders in your life! Sign up now at: Vineyardworship.com/essentials
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Thomas Lyons about the difference between a revival and revivalism, how revival has shaped American identity, and what the hope of the church is during ordinary seasons of life. Thomas shares an academic perspective on historical outpourings, common precursors to revivals, and some Biblical study on the presence of God. Adam and Thomas also share some of their personal experiences of the Asbury Outpouring. Thomas Lyons (PhD, Asbury Theological Seminary) is the interim Director of For-Credit Courses for Seminary Now and Director of Library Services and Education Technology at Northern Seminary. He has served the Vineyard movement locally, nationally, and globally in a variety of ministries and capacities over the past 17 years. Thomas lives in the Lexington, KY area with his four children. Show Notes: Asbury University https://www.asbury.edu/outpouring/
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Liz Hix about growing up in the Vineyard, the moment when she first felt the Holy Spirit, and her process of becoming a worship leader. Liz shares about her Pacific Northwest songwriter's melancholy, her dreams for future songs, and some tips for those who want to try songwriting. Born in Yakima, Washington to Vineyard pastors John and Judith Hix, Liz grew up half in Washington State, and half in Kansas City. Coming from a family of worship leaders, musicians, and teachers, she discovered a deep love for songwriting when she learned guitar to lead worship in her youth group. After graduating college in 2016 with a degree in theater/speech secondary education, she worked as a high school teacher in inner city LA, and a summer Shakespeare director for teens. Two years later, Liz eventually made her way to the Portland/Vancouver area, where she’s now the youth pastor of Vancouver Vineyard, a commercial real estate gal in Portland by day, and a local singer-songwriter by night. Liz is a worship leader, Shakespeare aficionado, whiskey appreciator, and a self-described “moody musician with a propensity for silliness.” She’s deeply passionate about writing songs that capture both the sorrow and joys of the human experience. One of her greatest joys is seeing her songs resonate with friends and audience members alike. Liz hopes to record her first EP sometime this year.
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Dan Wilt about what he has seen and felt during the Asbury Outpouring, the beautiful humility he has observed, and the emphasis on Gen Z. Dan also shares six takeaways to consider as a worship leader. Dan Wilt is the co-author of Sheltering Mercy | Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (Psalms 1-75) and Endless Grace: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (Psalms 76-150) (with Ryan Whitaker Smith, Brazos Press), and is a writer, speaker, worship leader, poet, songwriter, and encourager of Christians in many streams of the Church. Over 30 years, Dan has encouraged thousands in the US, UK, Canada, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil, and other nations with his unique blend of Spirit-formation teaching and ancient-future faith. Drawing from many traditions of the Church, Dan explores topics such as finding our identity in the love of God, following the way of Jesus in times like these, worship, the Spirit-responsive life, and creativity. He is part of the Anglican and Vineyard communions of the Church, and has taught in conferences, university settings, seminaries, and churches across the world. Dan is a doctoral candidate at Asbury Theological Seminary in KY, USA and holds degrees from Messiah University (B.A. Religion and Philosophy), St. Stephen’s University (M.Min. Classical Christian Spirituality and Formation). He has also studied at the Tantur Ecumenical Institute in Jerusalem (Notre Dame) and the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies. Dan lives with his wife Anita outside of Nashville, TN, and they have three grown children. Show Notes: Want to hear more from Dan on The Ferment? https://bit.ly/3KF98Ic Read more about the Asbury Outpouring https://www.asbury.edu/outpouring/
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Ranjo Clements about what's happening at Asbury College and Seminary. As a resident of Wilmore, KY and a pastor of a local Vineyard, Ranjo shares about the history of revivals at Asbury, and his experience of the current outpouring of the Holy Spirit. He and Adam discuss their observations about the generational diversity in the room, describe the rhythms of what they see the Lord doing, and the on-ramps it's providing for people to encounter God. Ranjo Clements is the Associate Pastor at GCF Vineyard in Wilmore, KY. Although originally from India, he is a card-carrying “third culture kid,” having spent multiple stints in India and the US. Ranjo served as a worship pastor in India before returning to the US in 2008 to pursue an M.Div. in worship studies at Asbury Theological Seminary (ATS). He planned to return but met a girl from China, and they fell in love with a Vineyard in Kentucky, which they have served for the past thirteen years. He loves multiethnic spaces, equipping worship leaders, and helping people encounter God and operate in their gifting. He is currently a Ph.D. student at ATS in the intercultural studies program. His research interests include Asian American Identity and theology, worship, ethnodoxology, and missiology. Ranjo and Aletha have five beautiful daughters. They love hosting people, singing, sharing stories, laughing, and eating all kinds of ethnic food, especially spicy food. Show notes: Asbury https://www.asbury.edu/outpouring GCF Vineyard - Wilmore, KY https://www.gcfvineyard.church/
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Paul Cullen about growing up in a small town, how he turned from an athlete into a musician, and when he started to know his marketing degree wasn’t going to be utilized. Paul shares about discovering that he loved leading worship during a tumultuous time at his church, and how following the Lord’s leading consisted of saying yes to the next thing offered to him. He talks about the people who believed in him from the beginning and the joy he now finds in pouring into students at his church, the ways he cares for himself as an introvert, and the refreshment he finds through leading a small group with his wife. Paul Cullen is the Pastor of Worship Arts at Vineyard Columbus and is a songwriter and worship leader on the upcoming Vineyard Worship album "This Joy", releasing Summer 2023! Show Notes: Catch the latest single from Vineyard Worship: "If You Say Go (We Wait For You)"-Live From Urbana https://youtu.be/jejv_GAY2CI Alpha https://alphausa.org/
It’s season FIVE of The Ferment Podcast, and our friend David Ruis is back to kick it off with a conversation about communal discernment of prophetic words! He and Adam talk about how and why the Lord speaks in a community, the process of discerning the timing and meaning of words, and some lessons they’ve learned the hard way. David and Anita Ruis have lead, encourage, and empowered the Vineyard in Canada as the National Directors since 2014. David is a well-respected worship leader and songwriter (You're Worthy Of My Praise, Every Move I Make) and has also authored two books: The Worship God Is Seeking and The Justice God Is Seeking. Most recently, he is a contributing songwriter on Vineyard Worship’s highly anticipated album “This Joy”, releasing summer 2023! As a team David and Anita are also known to be effective church planters and seasoned pastors, having established churches in Canada and the US. David has also been instrumental in seeing Vineyard communities established in Nepal and India. Much of the Ruises' focus has been in indigenous settings, working with people experiencing poverty and subsequent marginalization. They also have significant experience facilitating leadership development and on the creative side David is known for fostering originality in song-writing and the arts in various cultural settings. A burning passion for the Ruises is both practical and theological integration of creative worship in church community, and deep life engagement with issues of poverty and social injustice. The Ruises currently reside in Kelowna, BC. In their down time they love to be creative and hang with their grandkids. Show Notes: The Patient Ferment of The Early Church by Alan Kreider https://amzn.to/3Y8eNdZ Slow Kingdom Coming by JT Meyer, Dan Wilt and Michael Hansen (2017 Mercy/Vineyard Publishing) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foedee85CDk
In this Advent-focused episode of The Ferment, Adam catches up with Mike and Susan O’Brien to chat about some themes to meditate on, the gifts that come through a season of waiting, and why Advent might feel like a heavy weight for some worship leaders. They talk through some practical ways to relieve the pressure of expectation, remove the tension and chaos of the season, and share an encouragement to prioritize the traditions that make Christmastime special and enjoyable for you and your family. Mike provides some thoughts about how to mix classic Christmas songs into a modern worship set, and ways we can take advantage of the liturgical gifts offered by our friends in different streams. Finally, Susan leads us in a spiritual direction exercise that allows us to connect with the Holy Spirit and prepare our hearts and minds for this coming Advent Season.
Mike O’Brien has served as a worship pastor, speaker, record producer and songwriter for over 25 years. For 18 years he served one church (Vineyard Community Church of Marietta, GA) training hundreds of worship leaders and musicians and is currently serving the church at large in worship team training and worship leader mentoring as the director for the Vineyard School of Worship.
Susan O’Brien is a spiritual director who works with people to become more aware of God’s presence in their lives. She received her certification through the Institute of Christian Spirituality at Lipscomb University and also holds a Bachelor of Theology from Point University. She believes that God is working in every person that she encounters. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Mike and their son, Ezekiel.
Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship Vineyardworship.com
In this special repost of The Ferment, Eleanor shares her origin story and the power of a praying roommate. She also talks about her husband’s first interactions with John Wimber and their earliest days with the Vineyard movement, the profound impact of worship in their life and ministry, and their life more recently as international coordinators within Vineyard Global. Eleanor speaks about unity, equipping international leaders to care for their people and communities, and shares an encouraging word about staying close to the Lord during this hard season.
Eleanor Mumford and her husband John play a significant leadership role within the Vineyard family of churches, both in the UK and overseas. They worked for two years with John Wimber at the Anaheim Vineyard in California before starting the SW London Vineyard in 1987. They handed over the leadership of that church in 2008 and served as National Directors in the UK and Ireland until 2015. They now focus on the continued development and momentum of the international Vineyard family. Eleanor and John have two grown sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law and 4 grandchildren.
Show notes:
Vineyard Global:
https://vineyard.org
In this episode of the Ferment, Adam and Steve Nicholson have a conversation about how to lead a Vineyard ministry time. Steve identifies the distinctives of Vineyard ministry, and they talk about what we can do when ministry time becomes formulaic, and how to recognize what the Lord is doing in people. Steve shares his thoughts on the role of a worship leader in ministry, and what to do when nothing seems to be happening. This is a back-to-basics conversation where Adam asks all the questions you’ve probably wondered at one time or another, and is an excellent training tool for both fresh and seasoned ministry leaders and prayer teams!
Steve Nicholson began ministering as a college student through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the early 1970s. After graduation, he moved to the Chicago area where he and several other twenty-something leaders founded a church. That fellowship, begun in 1976 in Evanston, Illinois, placed a high priority on contemporary worship, biblical teaching, openness to the Holy Spirit, and committed relationships as a church family.
In 1981, Steve and a team from the fellowship established a new church in Humboldt Park, a neighborhood in Chicago’s inner city. Both churches joined Vineyard USA in August of 1985, and Steve transferred leadership of the Humboldt Park Vineyard to one of his team members in 1986.
The Evanston Vineyard has since planted nine other congregations in the Chicago area, and another fifteen in other cities or countries. Steve led Vineyard USA’s church planting task force for over twenty years. Steve has ministered to and trained church leaders in India, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, Turkey, Lebanon, Brazil, Chile and several Central Asian countries as well as in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The Evanston Vineyard is a diverse congregation from over 50 nations of the world with no majority racial or cultural group. Since 1986 the ministry of the Holy Spirit has been a regular and ongoing strength and emphasis of the Evanston Vineyard.
Steve and his wife, Cindy, live in Chicago. They have three adult children and eight grandchildren.
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Christina Lowery in a continuation of our short series on raising up leaders. Christina shares about her inclination towards ministry from an early age, and when that calling was named and fostered by her pastor. She talks about how being a life-long church attendee and student of church health eventually led to her role as the Associate National Director of Church Health and Development for Vineyard USA, the effects of COVID on the church she pastors, and what that time of disruption revealed about the discipleship in our congregations. Christina gives an encouragement to tell people what you see God doing in them, and talks about the gift of entrusting youth with Sunday service responsibilities, as well as the value in broadening our expectations of what it looks like to disciple people.
Christina Lowery is the Associate National Director for Church Health and Development. Early in her ministry career, Christina served as the Events Director for a large student internship at Teen Mania Ministries (Acquire the Fire) in Tyler, TX. In 2001, she and her husband Joel joined a local Vineyard Church there, and served on the pastoral team for several years until they were called to move back to Virginia and plant Crossroads Church.
Christina and Joel have co-pastored Crossroads Church in Fredericksburg, VA since 2008. As a Lead Pastor, Christina has been a big-picture thinker and creative visionary, responsible for communicating and driving the vision and mission of the church forward. She finds great joy in preaching and teaching, leadership development, and building systems that foster church health and growth.
In addition to her local leadership at Crossroads Church, she has served in other leadership roles with the Vineyard, such as an Area Leader in Northern and Central Virginia for ten years (2009-2019) and on the Vineyard Women in Leadership Team for the past three years (2018-2021).
Joel and Christina have been married for 23 years and have 3 amazing kids – Hannah (17), Caleb (15) and Zoe (8). The Lowery family loves to travel and so far, their favorite destination is Maui, with its warm sun and beautiful island beaches.
Show notes: Malcolm Gladwell podcast - Revisionist History https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with returning guest Terry Butler. This is the first episode in a short new series on developing leaders. Terry shares about being raised in an environment where equipping leaders was a way of life, developing a mindset of mentoring, and the areas he looks for to cultivate and train in a potential worship leader. Terry and Adam also discuss the role of scripture in the life of a worship leader, and the biggest things Terry has learned in 45 years of worship leading and raising up leaders. Terry Butler is a veteran Vineyard songwriter and worship pastor, but he is first and foremost a worshipper. Drawn into the mystery and majesty of God through anointed hymns in his early childhood, Terry has written songs and pastored worship for over 42 years. Best known for the classic Vineyard songs "Cry Of My Heart,” "At The Cross,” "Psalm 19 (May The Words Of My Mouth),” and the 2019 Vineyard Worship single "All The Same,” his pastoral work in raising up younger generations into ministry reflects his passion for true, heartfelt congregational worship. Show notes: Want to hear more from Terry? Listen to his episode from January 2020 here: https://bit.ly/3SoBsyR Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam talks with Kelly D’Auria about life at Cape Vineyard Community Church in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Kelly provides an on-the-ground update about the effects of the hurricane on her community and what the church is doing to meet the needs of their neighbors. She also talks about what it’s like to be a worship leader after a community-wide crisis, the way devastating events shape the songs we write, and how songs birthed from tragedy serve a congregation. Kelly speaks a powerful word about how worship leaders are called to lead people through times of chaos and hardship, and shares some of the beautiful moments she’s seen in the wake of Hurricane Ian, as well as the lasting work that will need to be done over the coming months and years.
Kelly D’Auria is the worship leader at Cape Vineyard in Cape Coral, FL. Kelly, her husband, and their three boys are busy helping to care for their community in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
Show Notes:
Cape Vineyard needs about $1000 per day to feed their community. If you would like to contribute, please go to CapeVineyard.com
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Melisa share some updates about Vineyard Worship, including a recap of last week’s Worship Leaders’ Retreat, some upcoming events for worship leaders and sound techs (you’re invited!!), and an exciting new project called Adoración Viña, which includes Spanish and bilingual songs, training videos and other resources for our Spanish-speaking friends. Show Notes: Convoy Of Hope https://convoyofhope.org Cape Coral Vineyard https://www.capevineyard.com/hurricane Thrive Worship Leader Training https://www.vineyardworship.com/vsow-thrive Sound Lab https://www.vineyardworship.com/soundlab Quiero Cantar https://www.vineyardworship.com/quiero-cantar Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
In this special repost episode of The Ferment, Sam shares his journey into worship leading and songwriting as the son of Vineyard UK pioneers Chris and Fliss Lane. From the depths of a life given to the worship of God and the service of His people, Sam brings a treasure of insights to sustain and inspire all of us who serve weekly in the trenches of local church worship ministry. Samuel Lane is a worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist. For over twenty years, he has worked to refine his songwriting, exploring musicality and faith, pouring his life into crafting songs that draw people closer to God. Lane has written and recorded 40 songs with Vineyard Worship, and his songs have been covered by various artists including Jesus Culture. In 2013, Samuel released his debut solo album, The Fire, which Christianity Magazine called “incredible - there hasn't been an album that has captured my attention in such a way for a long time.” In 2018, Lane released The Difference. “Maybe it’s the stripped-down urgency of Lane’s voice, the album’s eclectic sonic treasure-chest or simply the B3 humming throughout, but whatever it is, it’s enough to make you rethink today’s neat-and-tidy Christian music categories” (Pandora Blog, Curators’Choice).
In this intercontinental episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Bazi Baker in Christ Church, New Zealand about meeting Jesus at a youth camp, and the little seeds his dad planted throughout his life that guided him to where he is today. Bazi shares about becoming interested in music and falling in love with the guitar, as well as some of the key mentors in his younger years and the way they contributed to his formation. Adam and Bazi talk through what they’re hoping to see in the future of songwriting in the church, and some disciplines that might help us get there.
Bazi Baker is the worship pastor of Grace Vineyard Church in Christchurch, New Zealand. Second to being the husband of Rhoda Baker and the father of India Baker, most of his time is spent leading worship, leading teams of musical worshippers and writing songs for the local church. With a degree in jazz guitar, and a graduate diploma in theology, he has a heart for equipping worshippers musically, spiritually and theologically. He especially loves writing songs that empower the church to be Biblical, well rounded, creative and passionate. In his spare time he can be found chipping away in his home studio (more accurately a glorified garage), reading Biblical commentaries, or at a local park with his family.
Show Notes: Thrive worship leader training Promo code: Ferment15 VSOW.Org
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Dan Wilt about growing up as a descendant of coal miners in a small town, the profound way in which hymns drew him as a child, and his experience of waking up to Holy moments and spaces. Dan talks about the moment he learned songs are a place of healing and ministry of the Lord, the spiritual grounding and transformation he experiences through practicing a Daily Examen, and how writing prayers recently brought him through a dark season. Finally, Dan leaves us with a powerful word about cultivating a secret life of worship to the Lord.
Dan Wilt a long-time Vineyard worship leader, songwriter, teacher, and encourager of heartful worship, who believes that songs are a place we go to meet with God. He is the co-author of Sheltering Mercy: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (Psalms 1-75) and Endless Grace: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (Psalms 76-150) with Brazos Press. Dan is stirred by the sound of the saints worshipping—in circles and in cathedrals, in living rooms and in hospital rooms, in nature and in church halls—wherever hearts are opening to Jesus.
Serving in Vineyard, Anglican, and Wesleyan streams, Dan has a heart to fan into flame the fires of worship, and the spiritual lives of creative leaders, in both contemporary and liturgical environments. He teaches in conferences, university settings, seminaries, and churches around the world on worship, theology and the arts, and spiritual formation. You can connect with Dan through his email list at DanWilt.com.
He lives with his wife Anita outside of Nashville, TN, and they have three grown children.
Show Notes: Thrive worship leader training Promo code: Ferment15 VSOW.Org Dan is the co-author of the new prayer books, Sheltering Mercy: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (Ps. 1-75), and Endless Grace: Prayers Inspired by the Psalms (Ps. 76-150, Jan. 2023 release) with Ryan Whitaker Smith (Brazos Press). You can get the books for your own devotional experience or for your group at PrayWithThePsalms.com. I Will Lift My Hands by Dan Wilt https://bit.ly/3DKyVeX Youth With a Mission https://ywam.org St. Ignatius: Daily Examen https://www.ignatianspirituality.com/ignatian-prayer/the-examen/
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Daniel and Nicole Hernández about the role music played in each of their introductions to the Vineyard, some of the challenges they have faced in cross-cultural ministry, and the small changes they have noticed make all the difference for first and second generation Latin Americans. Daniel and Nicole also share why they’re hopeful about the addition of Vineyard Associations, some recommendations for how we can connect with Latin people in our communities, and some ways we can all act as cultural bridges. Daniel and Nicole Hernández have been involved in the Vineyard Movement, serving in a Viña church in Venezuela and in a Vineyard church in Southern California, and are currently involved in planting a Viña church campus for Vineyard Columbus. They are both songwriters with a passion for bringing Latin rhythms to modern worship. Best of all, they’ve been blessed to do this while enjoying family life with their two teens, Zoe and Jonah. Show Notes: Learn more about Vineyard Associations! https://vineyardusa.org/associations/
Aaaaand we’re back! As we return from summer break, Adam talks with Scott Underwood: worship leader, song writer, math teacher and family man. In this episode of The Ferment, Scott shares about the way music captured him as a child, how his prayer life has evolved over the years, his motivation for becoming a teacher, and the origin story of his song “You Bless Me Lord”.
Scott has written and published over 60 songs with Vineyard Worship, including “Take My Life”, “You Are God”, “Greater Grace”, and ”You Are In Control” , having received Platinum Records for both “Take My Life” and “You Are God”. He is currently in his 27th year of teaching in the public school system as a Math teacher and has recently begun driving a school bus as well! Scott, his wife of 37 years, and the youngest of their three grown children are currently residing in the great state of Tennessee, where Scott still writes love songs to Jesus and to his lovely wife Sissy.
Show Notes: You Bless Me Lord by Scott Underwood https://bit.ly/3wXe2c1 Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
Aaaaand we’re back! As we return from summer break, Adam talks with Scott Underwood: worship leader, song writer, math teacher and family man. In this episode of The Ferment, Scott shares about the way music captured him as a child, how his prayer life has evolved over the years, his motivation for becoming a teacher, and the origin story of his song “You Bless Me Lord”.
Scott has written and published over 60 songs with Vineyard Worship, including “Take My Life”, “You Are God”, “Greater Grace”, and ”You Are In Control” , having received Platinum Records for both “Take My Life” and “You Are God”. He is currently in his 27th year of teaching in the public school system as a Math teacher and has recently begun driving a school bus as well! Scott, his wife of 37 years, and the youngest of their three grown children are currently residing in the great state of Tennessee, where Scott still writes love songs to Jesus and to his lovely wife Sissy.
Show Notes: You Bless Me Lord by Scott Underwood https://bit.ly/3wXe2c1 Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
In this episode of The Ferment, Casey Corum and Melisa Keller meet up with Ed Piorek at his home in San Clemente, CA to talk about Ed’s first encounter with the Lord after his mom’s death, his introduction to a move of the Kingdom in his life, and what the Lord taught him about identity. Ed shares about the beautiful invitation the Lord offers to seek after what He is doing and join Him in the journey, and the way we are transformed by experiences of mercy and the Father’s love. Finally, Ed leaves us with a wise word for worship communities. Ed Piorek, known as Eddie to his friends, is a Pastor Emeritus, Speaker and Author who helps people connect with the Father’s Love. With 50+ years in ministry, Eddie has a deep connection to the Father’s Love and the enormous impact it can have in people’s lives, including his own. He and his wife Janet (who has been his partner in ministry for the past half century) embody and live out the message of the Father’s Love in their lives. In the mid-80’s, Eddie had a dramatic encounter with God as Father. After years of intense labor in planting the congregation which would become the Mission Viejo Vineyard, and speaking at the Signs and Wonders conferences with John Wimber , Eddie became increasingly aware of a deep-seated fear of failing to perform up to public expectation. In the midst of a palpable experience of that fear, God revealed himself to Eddie as a loving Father. That experience forever changed him, his life message, and ministry. In recent years, Eddie has discovered the treasures of monastic contemplation, which has shown him how to find rest in the Father’s love amidst the ongoing rigors of kingdom ministry. His new book The Eclectic Contemplative (2020) shares his adventures on this ancient path. When he isn’t preaching, speaking or writing, Eddie can be found surfing, gardening, reading, or spending time with his wife Janet in sunny San Clemente, California. Show Notes: Classic Vineyard by Ed Piorek https://amzn.to/3twcALV The Father Loves You by Ed Piorek https://amzn.to/3HhkJtf The Eclectic Contemplative by Ed Piorek https://amzn.to/3MJJGPo Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
In this VSOW takeover episode of The Ferment, Mike O’Brien and Joel Balin chat about serving as a “second chair leader”: the heart behind it, the benefits and challenges, and the surrender required. Mixed in are stories about how Joel came to faith, his entrance to ministry and the Vineyard, and his experiences with his wife in the music industry. Joel Balin has been on staff at Cobb Vineyard since 2010. He oversees worship arts, graphics and video, and prayer along with leadership development. Along with writing the book The Spirit, Soul and Body of Worship and co-authoring the book War on Fear, Joel was founder and Senior Pastor of Cross Bridge Church in Marietta, GA and was the associate pastor of the Atlanta Vineyard Church. Prior to being a pastor, Joel worked in the entertainment department of Sea World, Orlando and was the musical conductor for international tours with his wife, Contemporary Christian Recording Artist, Trace Balin. When not causing groans with his dad jokes, Joel can be found walking the parks with his family and dog, Mozart, recording guitar, working out at Planet Fitness (especially the days they serve pizza and bagels), and searching for the most interesting Ted Talks. Show Notes:
We Are Vineyard feat. Steve Nicholson https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/ A Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson https://amzn.to/3aAs0rT The Spirit, Soul and Body of Worship by Joel Balin https://amzn.to/3Q2xAnd Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O’Brien (Director of Vineyard School of Worship) talk through some practical tools for worship pastors that go beyond singing and playing music.
Show Notes: // Sunday Morning Checklist // Top 10 Worship Leader Checklist // The things we do before (and after) the thing. BEFORE 1. Exhaustive Contact To Your Team 2. Individual Contact To Your Individual Team Members 3. Communicate Upward to Leaders 4. Set the Stage. 5. 7 Minute Worship Team Check In https://churchleaders.com/worship/worship-articles/310743-7-minute-worship-team-check-mike-obrien.html AFTER 6. Give Yourself Grace 7. Encouragement Bombardment 8. Difficult Conversations 9. Post Service checkin with pastor 10. Post Service checkin with your people
In this episode of The Ferment, Diane Thiel-Sharp shares about her early relationship with music, how she came to love the Lord, and early encounters with the Holy Spirit speaking through her in song. She then tells the story of the events that dramatically changed her life, how the Lord has repeatedly opened doors for her, and the story of her well-known song "If You Say Go." Diane Thiel-Sharp lives in Marietta, Georgia where she and her husband Rod serve at the New Hope Vineyard. Diane has led worship for over 30 years first in the Chicago area and then as Worship Pastor at the Marietta Vineyard until 2010. For many years Diane helped empower and train worship leaders through Worship Boot Camps, Call to Worship Tours, retreats and song writer gatherings, as well as serving for a season on the Vineyard Worship task force. During that time she had several songs recorded and released (If You Say Go, Come Lord Jesus and others). A Vocal Coach with Jan Smith Studios in Atlanta, Diane draws from her years of experience including early years of recording and touring with her late husband in the Contemporary Christian Music and Indie Rock scene in Chicago. She works with artists all over the U.S. and overseas, helping them discover and care for their voices.
Married in 2011 , Diane and Rod have enjoyed partnering for the last 10 years with the Pastor Sabbath Retreats, ministering to Vineyard Pastors, spouses and leaders through worship and Inner Healing Prayer. They are currently part of Flourishing Leaders offering prayer through Zoom. Having both lost their first spouse, God has used their story of pain and loss to minister to others.
The Sharps’ life in Marietta is full with their growing family of four married children and five grandchildren. They love opening their home for church small groups, family gatherings and house shows which has become a fun way to connect with their neighbors.
Show Notes:
Vineyard Worship featuring Diane Thiel-Sharp https://spoti.fi/3MDM5fe The Ferment feat. “Mama Jan” Smith https://bit.ly/38BnVDu
Looking for a vocal coach? https://jansmith.com Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
In this episode of The Ferment, guest hosts Melisa Keller and Casey Corum chat with Rian Emano about growing up in a pentecostal Filipino church, the rub he felt between entering ministry and living the life of a creative, his entry into becoming a filmmaker, and how he intentionally disciples other creatives. Rian Emano is the creative director at Vineyard of Hope Church in Walnut, California. Rian is a passionate creative ambassador and filmmaker committed to cultivating creative community and raising up storytellers. Before moving to LA, Rian served as communications director and video producer at Vineyard Community Church in Overland Park, KS while also documenting moments and producing videos for various ministries of Vineyard USA. As Rian continues to grow in his craft of storytelling it is his mission to give away all that he has learned to raise up a new generation of storytellers. Show Notes: Vineyard School of Worship- Summer Session Use code “Ferment15” for 15% off! http://vsow.org Project Timothy https://vineyardyouthusa.com/project-timothy/
Heroic Leadership Institute https://www.godogreatthings.com Vineyard of Hope https://www.vineyardofhope.org
Please enjoy this special repost of Jay Pathak's conversation with David Ruis on the We Are Vineyard podcast. David shares some things he’s been learning about the story of God through his own story of adoption, the work of music in his life, and some stories of his early encounters with the Holy Spirit and his process of reconciling them with his Baptist upbringing. David also shares his heart in seeking the Lord to hear what He wants to do during any gathering or time of worship and his practice of coming with expectation that the Lord is with us.
David and Anita Ruis have lead, encourage, and empowered the Vineyard in Canada as the National Directors since 2014. David is a well-respected worship leader and songwriter (You're Worthy Of My Praise, Every Move I Make, and much more). His most recent album, When Justice Shines, was released through ION Records. David has also authored two books: The Worship God Is Seeking and The Justice God Is Seeking. As a team David and Anita are also known to be effective church planters and seasoned pastors having established churches in Canada and the US. David has also been instrumental in seeing Vineyard communities established in Nepal and India. Much of the Ruises' focus has been in indigenous settings, working with people experiencing poverty and subsequent marginalization. They also have significant experience facilitating leadership development and on the creative side David is known for fostering originality in song-writing and the arts in various cultural settings.
A burning passion for the Ruises is both practical and theological integration of creative worship in church community, and deep life engagement with issues of poverty and social injustice. The Ruises currently reside in Kelowna, BC. In their down time they love to be creative and hang with their grandkids.
Show Notes: We Are Vineyard Podcast https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/
David’s church- Kelowna Vineyard
https://www.kelownavineyard.com/
The Worship God is Seeking by David Ruis
https://amzn.to/3w1PDAT
The Justice God is Seeking by David Ruis
https://amzn.to/3y8uZSd
Miracle Work by Jordan Seng
Vineyard USA’s recommended reading for May
https://amzn.to/3y3mtE6
It’s a VSOW takeover! In this episode of The Ferment, Mike O’Brien (Director of Vineyard School of Worship) and Melisa Keller (Director of Events & Project Management) reflect on the 2 years that have passed since the pandemic changed everything, including the losses and the changes that they’re excited about. They also talk about Vineyard worship leader retreats, why they exist and who they’re for (spoiler: YOU!), and how they’ve incorporated rest and retreat into their regular rhythms. As life is ramping back up into its pre-pandemic busyness, this episode is a grounding reminder of the need for balance and rest in our lives. Show Notes: Vineyard School of Worship- Summer Session Use code “Ferment15” for 15% off! http://vsow.org The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/ Contact Mike or Melisa! https://www.vineyardworship.com/team
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Tiadra Mickels finish out the “Leading Better Worship” series with a conversation about co-leading. Tiadra shares about her passion for seeing people find healing and wholeness through worship and the growth she has seen in herself since she began leading worship. They also talk through some common points of tension in co-leading and her approach to working through some of those issues while building trust and placing an emphasis on bringing the worship team to a relational level. Tiadra Mickels is currently on staff at Vineyard Church North Phoenix. Originally from Michigan, Tiadra moved to Arizona in 2007 and has been serving in worship at Vineyard North Phoenix since 2014. Tiadra was a featured voice on Vineyard Soul: We Are Ready, LoFi Vineyard 2 and 3, and will also appear as a vocalist on an album releasing this Fall through Vineyard Worship. Tiadra’s prayer and passion is that, in leading worship, she can encourage others into richer, deeper, and more honest worship for God, and that this would carry on into their daily life. Show Notes: Vineyard School of Worship- Summer Session Use code “Ferment15” for 15% off! http://vsow.org Joe’s Tacos https://www.joestacosaz.com Instagram: @Joestacosaz Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and James Moscardini continue the “Leading Better Worship” series with a conversation about raising up leaders. James shares about the importance of knowing the people in the room you’re leading and the songs they need to be singing each week, how to lead people who are more skilled or talented in certain areas than you, and the role of healthy competition in a worship community.
James Moscardini is an Associate Pastor at Vineyard Church of North Phoenix. James was born in Reading, UK, and moved to Phoenix in 2010 to work as a part-time assistant at VCNP after an internship there in 2009. He is a worship leader, multi-instrumentalist, and producer. James is the producer for LoFi Vineyard and has appeared on many Vineyard Worship albums (Cultivation Generation: My Foundation, This is Your Kingdom Come Now, I Love Your Presence, etc.). He has a passion for helping people reach their full potential in the calling that God has placed on their lives. He currently holds the VCNP record for the number of pizza slices eaten in one sitting at Peter Piper Pizza. More than anything, he loves his wife, Samantha, their two kids, and Chelsea F.C..
Show Notes: Vineyard School of Worship- Summer Session Use code “Ferment15” for 15% off! http://vsow.org James’ email jmoscardini@vcfnp.com Vineyard LoFi https://www.vineyardworship.com/lofi
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Matt Farrand talk about the transition from being a utility player and worship leader to the person in charge of worship administration. That’s right…scheduling, auditioning, and even a spreadsheet or two. After fleshing out how the function of a trellis relates to both grapes and worship ministry, they walk us through some tangible steps in creating and maintaining a catalogue of songs for your church, the process of onboarding new team members and how to co-create a set list. Administration may be your favorite thing, but we’re guessing it’s not. So Matt is here to talk you through it!
Matt Farrand is a veteran worship pastor and church communications strategist with 20 years of ministry experience. As a pastor’s son in a rural church, Matt grew up running sound, fixing gear, making the bulletin, helping lead worship… whatever was needed to make Sundays happen. He was called to ministry at an early age, and has been leading weekly services for more than 20 years. Matt studied worship arts and youth ministry at North Central University in Minneapolis, MN., served Vineyard Church in Maryville, TN for 11 years and is currently the worship pastor at Vineyard Church of the Rockies. He and his wife Teri live in Colorado with their daughter Tatum and son Mac.
Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
In the first episode of our Leading Better Worship series, Anabeth Morgan shares about her practice of seeking the Lord for His invitation in day-to-day life, how to balance between leading songs and facilitating ministry moments, and tailoring a set list to meet the needs of the room you’re in. Anabeth and Adam also talk about the importance of leaders sharing their humanity, and how to incorporate and work in tandem with our personality, temperament and insecurities in leadership.
Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter and one of the staff pastors at the Mile High Vineyard neighborhood churches since 2011. She has been an integral part of Vineyard Worship as a leader, artist and writer, serving at Vineyard churches in Houston, Columbus, and Kansas City. Anabeth is deeply passionate about God’s presence and loves to lean into the Spirit of God in worship and prayer. Her ability to listen to the Holy Spirit, whether leading worship or groups of people, has given God the opportunity to do wonderful things in people’s lives.
She loves sharing her intimate faith in God with others, enjoys being hospitable, and is always sensitive to the people and environment around her. Anabeth has appeared on many Vineyard albums such as Cultivation Generation: Servant Wide Awake and My Foundation; Vineyard National Conference: I Love Your Presence and Wonderful. In December 2017 she finished writing and recording her first studio album A Place Your Glory Dwells. Recently, she has had songs You Meet Me Here and Heaven’s Work released through Vineyard Worship and has published other worship songs in collaboration with other songwriters. She was married to Kyle in 2003 and they have two amazing children, Jovie and Miles.
Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
In the fourth episode of the Pastoring Worship series, Adam talks with worship pastor and spiritual director Justin Law. Justin shares about surrendering music and worship before being called back into it, how his interest in spiritual direction developed, and some practical tools he employs in caring for his worship team and intentionally developing them both relationally and musically. Justin and Adam trade some personal stories relating to spiritual direction growth, and Justin lays out what one might expect when engaging in spiritual direction. Justin Law has a B.A. in Psychology from Hamline University and a Masters of Ministry from St. Stephen’s University. He became worship pastor at River Heights Vineyard in Minnesota in 2001 and currently leads in the areas of worship arts, prayer, and spiritual formation/discipleship. He received his certification as a Spiritual Director in 2015. In addition to writing and recording worship music, he leads a music collective called The Law Collective and performs as a solo singer/songwriter and as a member of indie rock band The River High. Justin gets excited when people connect with the love and presence of God, when Minnesota sports teams win, and when there’s great coffee. He’s grateful to his parents for investing in his life, planting the first Vineyard in Minnesota, and allowing him to get that KISS album at the age of four. Show Notes: The Ferment 12/16/18 Justin Law - Singer-Songwriter, Pastor, Spiritual Director https://bit.ly/36zh7F4 Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
In the third episode of our “Pastoring Worship” series, Adam talks with Ted Kim about building a worship community that is fraternal rather than functional. They discuss logistics of creating culture and practicing mutual submission, and how to make the act of worship more humane by respecting people’s humanity as we’re calling them to serve. Ted also talks about laughter as a sign of health in a church community. This is an incredibly down-to-earth conversation that is full of profoundly practical ideas. Ted Kim is the senior pastor of the Evanston Vineyard, having taken over the leadership from Steve Nicholson in early 2020, six days after the church shut down its in-person services due to Covid. He is passionate about the beauty of Jesus, spiritual formation, and building a church for Generation Z. It is also his life mission to bend the heart of the city of Chicago to God through the multiplication and releasing of young leaders. Prior to arriving in Chicago, Ted was a worship pastor and songwriter. He spent the last decade at the Vineyard in Syracuse, NY. For some reason, God’s intention is for Ted to be cold. Ted is the son of Korean immigrants. His mother is the daughter of a South Korean dignitary. His father escaped from North Korea during the war and would later go on to be an industrial engineer. They found each other on the other side of the world in bucolic Kentucky. Ted first attended and interned at the Evanston Vineyard in the 90s, while he was a student at the University of Chicago. Despite the occasional polar vortex, he is delighted (and humbled) to return to Chicago and serve the church that formed him more than any other community in his life. Ted is married to Brittany, an Old Testament scholar. Together they have three children. Show Notes: The Ferment February 17, 2019 “Ted Kim – Worship Leader, Songwriter and Pastor – We All Need To Be Seen” https://bit.ly/3qbt8aq
The Ferment March 31, 2019 “5 Books Every Worship Leader Should Read in 2019 with Ted Kim” https://bit.ly/3tr4WTL The Ferment October 25, 2020 “Transcendence, Surprise and Creative Process – John Mark Mcmillan and Pastor Ted Kim” https://bit.ly/3waPjkY Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
In the second episode of our “Pastoring Worship” series, Adam talks with Tina Colón Williams about bi-vocational ministry. Tina shares what the Lord has been teaching her about integration, and how the pause provided by COVID allowed her to step back and reevaluate her priorities. Adam and Tina also talk about how church leadership can better include bi-vocational staff. This is an encouraging and practical episode for anyone who feels like they are pulled in multiple directions and are trying to do all of it well. Tina Colón Williams is an accomplished vocalist, immigration attorney, and worship pastor. Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Tina moved to New Haven, Connecticut in 2005 to attend Yale University, and she and her husband Josh lead the Elm City Vineyard church in New Haven. Tina's powerful vocals are featured on a number of Vineyard Worship releases, including Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions, Roll Like A River, Heaven’s Work and You Are God. Her favorite things include: singing, worship music, meeting new people, eating all kinds of food, and the pursuit of justice in the world. Tina and Josh have two young kids, ages 4 and 2. Show Notes:
The Ferment with Tina Colón Williams, December 9, 2018 https://bit.ly/3MJGBzN Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer https://amzn.to/3CDjTot Elm City Vineyard http://elmcityvineyard.org
The Life of the Mind with Caleb Maskell is the first in our PASTORING WORSHIP series. In this episode of The Ferment, Caleb and Adam talk about the discovery process that the new national team is moving through and how it is shaping the future of Vineyard USA. Caleb also talks about the beauty of embracing reality as Bible people, how the life of the mind has been woven into the Vineyard since the beginning, and how it relates to rich encounters with the Holy Spirit. Caleb and Adam discuss expanding our understanding of what a theologian might look like and lastly, Caleb leaves us with a word for worship leaders.
Caleb Maskell is the Associate National Director of Theology and Education for Vineyard USA. Born in London, he immigrated with his family to New Jersey in 1986, at the age of nine.
Caleb has been involved in leadership in the Vineyard movement for twenty-five years. After spending a gap year at the Toronto Airport Vineyard School of Ministry in 1995, he went to the University of Chicago to study theology, philosophy, and literature in the interdisciplinary undergraduate Fundamentals program. While there, he joined the core planting team of the Hyde Park Vineyard Church, where he served as a worship leader, a small group leader, a setter-up of chairs, and whatever else Rand Tucker asked him to do.
After college, full of questions that had emerged from the beautiful collision of serious academic study and the practical realities of church planting, Caleb enrolled in the M.Div. program at Yale Divinity School. For four years, he immersed himself in the study of theology, church history, and scripture, while also leading worship and working with middle school and high school youth groups. After graduating in 2004, he worked for three years as the Associate Director of the Jonathan Edwards Center at Yale University.
In 2007, along with his wife Kathy and their friends Matt and Hannah Croasmun, Caleb planted Elm City Vineyard Church in New Haven, Connecticut. That year, he also began a Ph.D. program at Princeton University, focusing on the history of American religion, with an additional emphasis in African-American Studies. After moving to Manhattan for four years while Kathy went to seminary, the Maskells ended up in suburban Philadelphia, where Caleb completed his Ph.D, while teaching regularly at Princeton Theological Seminary, and serving as the Worship Pastor at Blue Route Vineyard Church.
Since 2010, Caleb has led the Society of Vineyard Scholars, which exists to foster and sustain a community of theological discourse in and for the Vineyard movement. Caleb is passionate about developing leaders and institutions that will help to produce a healthy, courageous, and hospitable future for the church in the twenty-first century. Caleb and Kathy now live with their two kids, Josiah and Emmanuelle, in the heart of Denver, where Kathy pastors East Denver Vineyard Church.
Show Notes:
The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder
https://amzn.to/3sHmFpC
John Wimber in Christianity Today, 1997, “God’s Wonder Worker”
https://bit.ly/3ChsCfK
We could not be more pleased to introduce you to "We Are Vineyard", a brand new podcast by Vineyard USA with conversations to help us grow in life with Jesus and each other, hosted by National Director Jay Pathak! Check out the first episode right here with special guest Phil Strout, the former National Director for Vineyard USA. You can catch new episodes every Wednesday and hear from leaders inside the Vineyard as well as authors and leaders outside the Vineyard!
In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay and Phil discuss “Equipping the Saints”…where this principle comes from biblically, what it means, and how you do it. They also talk about the vital role of mentors in a leader’s life, share personal stories of pursuing the mentors who have shaped them and cared for their souls, and subsequently how they have learned to recognize leadership on those coming up behind them.
For several years, Phil served in the Vineyard on the board of directors for Vineyard USA, as a Regional Leader, and as the Senior Pastor of Pathway Vineyard Church, a multisite church based in Lewiston, Maine. He has also done extensive work in church planting around the world, especially in Latin America, and along with his wife, Jan, is bilingual (English/Spanish). Phil is the author of God’s Relentless Pursuit: Discovering His Heart for Humanity and Thrive: How to Successfully Navigate the S-Turns of Leadership. He brings a non-hyped, down-to-earth, passionately authentic spirit and vision to leading the Vineyard Movement in its divine assignment. Phil and Jan have been married since they were teenagers and have two kids, 6 grandkids and 2 great-grandkids.
Show Notes:
We Are Vineyard Podcast with Jay Pathak
https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/
Faithwalking
https://faithwalking.us/
Reason for God by Tim Keller
https://amzn.to/3GWztMQ
Walter Ciszek
http://www.ciszek.org/About_Ciszek.html
Jay Pathak is the Lead Pastor of the Mile High Vineyard and Danielle Pathak is the Spiritual Formation and Staff Pastor. Jay and Danielle planted Mile High Vineyard, a family of neighborhood churches in 2001. They grew up in Columbus, OH and started attending the Columbus Vineyard as teenagers, where they began leading in ministry very young.
Jay has a BA in Philosophy from Ohio State University, is a graduate of Vineyard Leadership Institute and served on the Vineyard executive team for 5 years. He is also the co-author of The Art of Neighboring. Danielle has a BA in Human Development and Family Studies from Ohio State University, also attended Vineyard Leadership Institute and holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith and one in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from the Transforming Center in Chicago. They are the incoming National Directors for Vineyard USA! Jay and Danielle have been married since 1998 and they have two beautiful daughters, Jasmine and Sofia.
In this episode of The Ferment you’ll meet Jay and Danielle up close and personal! They each share their stories of coming to faith and learning how to trust the Lord’s leading regarding their future, both as a couple and as people in ministry. Danielle speaks about her process of sorting through deeply engrained hurts relating to women in ministry, and Jay tells some stories about being pastored well…and not so well. Next Jay and Danielle share what Carol Wimber taught them about God giving specific callings on your life, as well as their experience of how God interacts with us differently and how the questions he asks of us change depending on the season of life we are in. They also talk about the importance of learning to follow well if you want to lead well, and what they learned through the discernment process of whether or not to accept the position as National Directors. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to get to know our new national leadership!
Show notes: Mile High Vineyard https://www.milehighvineyard.org Vineyard USA https://VineyardUSA.org Socials Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
Paul Anleitner is the Worship Pastor at the First Evangelical Free Church in Minneapolis, MN and host of the Deep Talks podcast - Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making. Prior to joining the staff at First Free, he enjoyed 15 years of vocational ministry experience in a variety of roles and denominational settings. He has had the privilege over the years of being not only a Worship Pastor in the Assemblies of God, Evangelical Covenant Church, and now the Evangelical Free Church, but has also taught theology and biblical studies courses in Christian high schools, directed parachurch ministries, and recorded & released original music. Paul loves reading theology, exercising and watching or playing basketball. He is married to the girl of his dreams, Keri, and they have 3 kids.
In this episode of The Ferment podcast, Paul and our host Adam Russell have an incredibly nuanced conversation about the way symbols and the meaning we ascribe to them create stories that shape our worldview. Coming on the tail of January 6th and the insurrection at the US Capitol Building, Paul and Adam discuss the mixed symbolism of nooses and Confederate flags displayed alongside “Jesus Saves” signs and the way that mirrors the present state of Christianity and politics in our nation. As the layers are peeled back, Paul and Adam dive into spheres of psychology and theology, examining the symbolism within our church buildings and worship songs, and the effect the convergence of culture and subcultures has on shaping the narrative of our nation, our worship experience, and our lives.
Show notes
Deep Talks Podcast
https://deeptalkstheologypodcast.podbean.com
The Ferment Podcast – Paul Anleitner 5.26.19
https://bit.ly/3980Pl6
Eddie Espinosa is a well-known Vineyard veteran and pioneer in the modern worship movement. Eddie was featured on numerous recordings through the years including groundbreaking original two vinyl records from Vineyard Ministries International - "All The Earth Shall Worship" and "He Is Worthy To Be Praised" both releasing in 1982. Eddie's song include "You Are The Mighty King", "Worthy Is The Lamb", and the global worship classic and era-defining "Change My Heart O God". Despite being known as a songwriter and worship pastor, Eddie spent most of his professional career in public education as a teacher, counselor and administrator. Eddie and his wife live in Southern California and have two children.
In this episode of The Ferment, Eddie shares his story of being called into a life with Jesus and growing into a worshiper who is known as one who writes love songs to the Lord. He reflects on the early days at the Anaheim Vineyard and how they were marked by hunger and desperation for God, and shares the three things he believes bring the presence of God in worship. This is a very tender episode that overflows with a love for the Lord that is only cultivated in first-hand experience of His goodness and grace.
Show notes:
Change My Heart, O God by Eddie Espinosa
https://youtu.be/DwudqCO7mSQ
Eddie’s interview with the Calvin Institute
https://bit.ly/3dx2Zf5
Phil and Jan Strout are the National Directors for Vineyard USA. For several years, Phil served in the Vineyard on the board of directors for Vineyard USA, as a Regional Leader, and as the Senior Pastor of Pathway Vineyard Church, a multisite church based in Lewiston, Maine. He has also done extensive work in church planting around the world, especially in Latin America, and along with his wife, Jan, is bilingual (English/Spanish).
Phil is the author of God’s Relentless Pursuit: Discovering His Heart for Humanity and Thrive: How to Successfully Navigate the S-Turns of Leadership. He brings a non-hyped, down-to-earth, passionately authentic spirit and vision to leading the Vineyard Movement in its divine assignment.
Jan is a passionate leader in the church today. As a gifted exhorter and teacher, she has earned the title, “The Queen of Encouragement.” She has served nationally on the Vineyard Women’s Task Force with the heart to empower women for leadership, ministry, and life. Jan is an effective communicator and has taught Spiritual Formation, Prayer, Evangelism, and Missions in Portland’s E3 Leadership Institute.
Phil and Jan have been married since they were teenagers and have two kids, 6 grandkids and 2 great-grandkids.
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam joins Phil and Jan at their farm in Maine to hear their story of coming to faith as teenagers, marrying young and heading out to the international mission field. They also talk about the value of soul care and share three prophetic illustrations that have grounded them in the pursuit of a contemplative life. Finally, Phil and Jan share about transitioning the role of National Director and the word the Lord gave Phil about “intersections” that has been guiding the Vineyard through this recent season of change. This is a rich episode full of wisdom and inspiration for leading a life faithful to the Lord.
Show notes:
The Quest for the Radical Middle: A History of the Vineyard by Bill Jackson
https://amzn.to/38l7NSz
Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
Eleanor Mumford and her husband John play a significant leadership role within the Vineyard family of churches, both in the UK and overseas. They worked for two years with John Wimber at the Anaheim Vineyard in California before starting the SW London Vineyard in 1987. They handed over the leadership of that church in 2008 and served as National Directors in the UK and Ireland until 2015. They now focus on the continued development and momentum of the international Vineyard family. Eleanor and John have two grown sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law and 4 grandchildren.
In this episode of The Ferment, Eleanor shares her origin story and the power of a praying roommate. She also talks about her husband’s first interactions with John Wimber and their earliest days with the Vineyard movement, the profound impact of worship in their life and ministry, and their life more recently as international coordinators within Vineyard Global. Eleanor speaks about unity, equipping international leaders to care for their people and communities, and shares an encouraging word about staying close to the Lord during this hard season.
Show notes:
Vineyard Global:
https://vineyard.org
Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
Jan Smith, dubbed Mama Jan by Usher, is the world’s premier vocal producer and instructor. She has over 30 years experience in the music industry as both an artist and a mentor. Mama Jan is a Grammy nominated producer and a Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee. In addition to being a creative force for vocal excellence, Mama Jan is a visionary executive working across entertainment to reboot the music industry into an artist-driven business. As CEO of Mama J Music, she works tirelessly to fuse artist development, technology and music education into a successful career roadmap for all musicians.
In this live recording of The Ferment, Adam and Mama Jan talk about the instrument of the human voice: what it is exactly and how to care for it well. Mama Jan shares practical tips for worship leaders, pastors and other vocalists who use their voices more than most including warm ups and warm downs and why every green room should have a steamer. Her holistic approach to honoring the body as a gift we’ve been entrusted with is an inspiration to every person regardless of vocation!
Show notes:
Jan Smith’s Website
https://jansmith.com
Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
Ryan Albrecht is a psychotherapist, husband, father and musician from Long Beach, New York. He has been serving at the Experience Vineyard Church in Rockville Centre for nearly a decade where he volunteers as a worship leader with his wife and worship director Elisha. It is there where his life transformed and he continues to experience life giving community, family, and encounters with God. Professionally Ryan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker where he works with various mental, emotional, behavioral and spiritual health issues. Inspired by his own life experiences he is called to work with others to help heal from their trauma to realize lives that are full and unique to themselves. Ryan is also passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health in the church through sharing his story and professional insight to educate, equip, and train leadership.
In this episode of The Ferment, Ryan shares his story of leading a life of youthful rebellion after a series of traumatic events changed his course, and the way those decisions escalated into addiction, multiple overdoses and criminal activity. He also shares about the steady pursuit of the Lord, being drawn into community at a church and slowly turning his life over to the service of people. Ryan and Adam then chat about the need to mature emotionally as we are growing spiritually, and tending to the inner life. This is a powerful testimony of redemption and the goodness of God.
Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
Alan Franklin is a musician and music teacher, co-founder of MuzicNet School of Music in Park Forest and Chicago, IL, and the interim worship pastor at South Suburban Vineyard Church in Flossmoor, IL. He is a Chicago-native and one of twelve children. Alan and his siblings grew up singing and playing music in their parents’ church, and he has continued to be involved in worship ministry ever since. Alan has been married to his wife Terrilyn for 32 years and they have 4 daughters and one grandchild.
In this VSOW takeover episode of The Ferment, Mike O’Brien and Alan Franklin have a chat about musicianship, growing in music theory, and the value of taking music lessons even as a seasoned worship leader. Alan talks about learning to play music by ear in church and starting a music school in his brother’s basement after recognizing a need in his community. He also explains the “number system” and gives some practical suggestions for how to implement it in your worship team. Alan and Mike then talk about generational succession in our life together as a church, the role of elders, and the need for making space and room for kids to join the worship team.
Show Notes:
MuzicNet School of Music
https://www.muzicnet.net/about/
Vineyard School of Worship (VSOW)
http://Vsow.org
Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
Alexandria Faison is the worship pastor at the Vineyard Church of Davenport, Iowa. She was born into a musical family of faith, singing solos in the choir at her Baptist church at 8 years old and eventually leading worship at 16 years old when they started attending the Vineyard. Alex felt God’s leadership call on her life while attending the University of Northern Iowa where she had a full-ride scholarship for music education, and she soon returned to her home church where she joined the staff as worship director in 2015. Alex has worked with Vineyard Worship for several years and was a featured voice on Vineyard Soul: Generous God. She will also appear as a vocalist on the much anticipated release Breathe In, Sing Out, releasing early 2022. Alex is passionate about leading people into the presence of God through worship. In this episode of The Ferment, Alex shares about her gospel roots, growing up in the black Baptist church and what it was like for her family to join a predominantly white congregation when they started attending the Vineyard. She also talks about becoming a worship pastor as a teenager and how she processed some of the reactions people had, the environment she’s in that allows her to be brave and share her experiences as a young black woman, and how she has cultivated relationships in different seasons of life. Alex is an old and gentle soul and this episode is marked by her wisdom and joy. Show Notes: Alex’s TikTok @alexandriafaison VSOW Sound Lab Discount Code: Ferment15 Vsow.org Vineyard Worship Together Daily- Alexandria and Kaleb Faison https://youtu.be/crkIq2UsG9E Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
Calvin Rodgers is a Chicago native and drummer who has been credited with revolutionizing the voice of gospel drumming. His parents realized at a very young age that Calvin shared their love for music and an even stronger love for the drums in particular. Both parents worked very hard to invest as much as they could into their son’s promising future. Around the age of 9, Calvin began shadowing his father, a well-known gospel musician, and songwriter, as his personal drummer. This afforded Calvin the opportunity of learning from some of gospel music’s most prolific songwriters, artists, and musicians. By the time he entered high school, he was traveling with GRAMMY-nominated choir master Ricky Dillard & New Generation. Around the same time, he became a part of the Ravinia Jazz Mentors program, spearheaded by jazz pianist, Ramsey Lewis. Upon graduating high school, Calvin began touring with Lewis and learning his way around the studio. While recording a radio commercial for Rice A Roni, Calvin met R&B crooner, R. Kelly. Kelly invited Calvin to join his band for his upcoming world tour, TP2. Upon completion of that tour, Calvin decided to place his focus on becoming a recording drummer. He also began finding his voice as an arranger and a producer. With over 200 live/studio albums listed to his credit, he has also recorded and toured with artists such as R.Kelly, Ramsey Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Dionne Warwick, Destiny's Child, Ronald Isley, Ernie Isley, Avant, Jonathan Butler, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, Israel Houghton, Donald Lawrence, John P. Kee, Tommy Simms, Tamela Mann, and many, many others. Though quite accomplished, Calvin continues to push himself in all areas while making sure to sow into the next generation through mentoring and private lessons.
In this episode of The Ferment, Calvin and Adam talk about the church as a safe space to raise up musicians and the necessity of continuing to expose yourself to new styles and skillsets to become a well-rounded player. Calvin also gives some solid advice about bringing yourself humbly into unfamiliar gig environments so as to be in service to the songs and the intention of those who hired you while also offering what makes you unique. The conversation touches on investing in upcoming players, staying true to your roots, encouragement for the Vineyard Movement, and Calvin’s personal fermentation process. You won’t want to miss it!
Show Notes: Vineyard Worship: Generous God https://youtu.be/X4reWPmCgLE Vineyard Soul: Chicago Sessions https://www.vineyardworship.com/chicago-sessions Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
Dee Wilson, born Terrell Demetrius Wilson, is a Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter, worship leader, husband and father. Dee is a member of Common Hymnal, a connecting point for believers whose voice are not being heard because they don’t fit into the mainstream Christian culture. He and his wife Jennifer are also worship pastors at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO and have a daughter, Adelle. Dee believes deeply in worship with a social conscience, writing honest songs with both message and heart, and being a whole person deeply loved by the Father. In this episode of The Ferment, Dee and Adam meet up at the Vineyard National Conference for a chat about sports and songwriting. Dee talks about writing songs that resonate with the valleys of life and the importance of naming pain specifically so that God can heal it. He also talks about interacting with those who are provoked or challenged by the songs he writes, and he and Adam leave us reflecting on the question: what is a good life? This conversation is a treasure, and you won’t want to miss it! Show Notes Rose Petals written by Dee Wilson https://commonhymnal.com/songs/rose-petals Common Hymnal https://commonhymnal.com Instagram @commonhymnal Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
Daniel Grothe is associate senior pastor at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, CO as well as a drummer, author, father and farmer. He received an undergraduate degree in theology from Oral Roberts University and a Masters in Theology through Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the author of Chasing Wisdom and The Power of Place. Daniel and his wife, Lisa, live on a small hobby farm outside of Colorado Springs with their three children: Lillian, Wilson, and Wakley.
In this episode of The Ferment, Daniel talks about trading a theology of blessing and prosperity for a theology of suffering and how an incredibly traumatic experience reoriented his church’s priorities and mission. He and Adam also discuss the value of micro-communities, intentionally investing in the community you live in, and using social media as a tool and not letting it replace the people around you. This is an incredibly rich episode packed full of encouragement and challenge for those looking to build a deeply fulfilling life.
Show Notes:
Daniel’s website:
https://danielgrothe.com
The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age by Daniel Grothe
https://amzn.to/3b3adXx
The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton
https://amzn.to/3Cc5pL9
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
https://amzn.to/3m7UzjI
Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
Tim Brown has served as the Worship Pastor of Canyon View Vineyard Church in Grand Junction, Colorado since 2012 and he serves the larger Vineyard Movement as a songwriter, song artist, and educator in foundations of Vineyard Worship for aspiring worship leaders all across the United States. Tim was raised in southern New Mexico as a pastor’s kid, is the oldest of four boys and has the voice of an angel. He has written on many well-known worship songs including “Have Your Way” and “What Can Separate”. Tim and his wife, Dale, have two amazing kids: Evelyn (4 years old) and Otis (4 months old). On this episode of The Ferment, Tim gives us a crash course on life in New Mexico past what is represented in Breaking Bad and his thoughts on why tennis is a superior sport to baseball. He also shares what he’s learned from CrossFit and his health journey about the physical-spiritual connection, and how he grew up in the church and still loves it. Tim and Adam also talk a lot about spiritual and mental health of worship leaders and commitment to the church. Show Notes: Canyon View Vineyard Church https://www.canyonviewchurch.com Socials: Instagram @thefermentpodcast Twitter @fermentcast TikTok @vineyardworship
Join us for part 2 of Adam’s conversation with Jay and Danielle Pathak, incoming National Directors for Vineyard USA! On this episode of The Ferment, Jay and Danielle share what Carol Wimber taught them about God giving specific callings on your life, as well as their experience of how God interacts with us differently and how the questions he asks of us change depending on the season of life we are in. They also talk about the importance of learning to follow well if you want to lead well, and what they learned through the discernment process of whether or not to accept the position as National Directors. Finally, Jay shares a word about the upcoming Vineyard National Conference in Phoenix, AZ coming up this month. This episode is stuffed full of wisdom you won’t want to miss out on!
Show notes:
Register for the Vineyard National Conference!
https://conference.vineyardusa.org/register/
Socials
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
Jay Pathak is the Lead Pastor of the Mile High Vineyard and Danielle Pathak is the Spiritual Formation and Staff Pastor. Jay and Danielle planted Mile High Vineyard, a family of neighborhood churches in 2001. They grew up in Columbus, OH and started attending the Columbus Vineyard as teenagers, where they began leading in ministry very young.
Jay has a BA in Philosophy from Ohio State University, is a graduate of Vineyard Leadership Institute, served on the Vineyard executive team for 5 years and is the national director elect for Vineyard USA. He is also the co-author of The Art of Neighboring. Danielle has a BA in Human Development and Family Studies from Ohio State University, also attended Vineyard Leadership Institute and holds a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Sustainable Faith and one in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from the Transforming Center in Chicago.
Jay and Danielle have been married since 1998 and they have two beautiful daughters, Jasmine and Sofia.
In the first of this two-part episode of The Ferment you’ll meet Jay and Danielle up close and personal! They each share their stories of coming to faith and learning how to trust the Lord’s leading regarding their future, both as a couple and as people in ministry. Danielle speaks about her process of sorting through deeply engrained hurts relating to women in ministry, and Jay tells some stories about being pastored well…and not so well. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to get to know our new national leadership, and make sure you come back for part two next week!
Show notes:
Mile High Vineyard
https://www.milehighvineyard.org
Socials
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
Glen Yoder is a musician and songwriter, husband and father, and the worship pastor at Vineyard Campbellsville in Campbellsville, KY. Born in an Amish community that his family left during his childhood, Glen was raised in the hills of Kentucky and came of age on the streets of the world. His formative years were spent somewhere between his Amish roots, the folk music of his home in the hills and the indie-rock soundtrack of the streets of Lexington, KY. From Central America to South Africa, Glen traveled with his friends to far-flung corners, settling in the heart of Kentucky to write songs tinged with sadness and outlined with hope.
In this episode of The Ferment, Glen and Adam talk about Glen’s journey into music and skateboarding as a boy and how they served him as portals to a new world as his family was leaving the Amish community. They also continue the conversation of worship versus secular music and Glen shares about his process of songwriting with his writing partner and how you balance creating art with having a family and a full life. This conversation catches Glen right in the middle of the gestation of his new record, so stay tuned for more details on the future release from his band, Always Endless.
Show Notes:
Glen’s Instagram
@glenyoder
Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
In the second episode of our Fall series on what Adam's learned after 20 years in ministry, he shares about the process of spiritual transformation and holding space for others who are in different stages than we are. Adam also speaks to the fact that it's Jesus who heals people, and what that means for our role in people's lives as pastors and leaders.
Adam’s spiritual director took him through an exercise of reflecting on the last 20 years in ministry and sharing what he's learned with his younger self, and now he’s also sharing it with us. In this round he’ll reveal what he’s learned about theology, and also whether mystical experiences or therapy are more important for the Christian life.
Show notes:
Send Adam an email!
podcast@vineyardworship.com
Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
Since his early teenage years, it’s been obvious to those around Kyle that he would be making a huge impact in the worship culture of his generation. He began leading worship in the youth ministry at Vineyard Church of Urbana at the young age of 14 and continues his leadership today as the lead Worship Pastor and Creative Director. In the last few years, he has been featured on multiple Vineyard Worship albums and is flourishing in his gift of songwriting. Kyle’s deepest passion is to see people encounter the loving embrace of the Father and to walk in the fullness of who they were made to be as sons and daughters.
Kyle is very recently married to a beautiful young woman named Shelby. They are loving life together and share a joint passion for good ice cream. In his free time, Kyle is an avid golfer, a pretty solid basketball player and a professional at buying tennis shoes. (No joke, always look at his shoes.)
In this episode of The Ferment, Kyle and Adam talk about the growth that comes in new environments and the benefits of surrounding yourself with people who stretch you to a new level. Kyle also shares about developing a worship team into a healthy worship community and how having shared encounters with the Lord translates to the stage on Sunday morning. Plus, you’ll hear about Kyle’s formative musical influences and what the Lord is teaching him right now.
Show Notes:
Thrive Worship Leader Training – September 22 https://vineyardworship.com/school
Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions
https://vineyardworship.com/chicago-sessions
Worship Team
https://try.worshipteam.com
Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
Phil and Jan Strout are the National Directors for Vineyard USA. For several years, Phil served in the Vineyard on the board of directors for Vineyard USA, as a Regional Leader, and as the Senior Pastor of Pathway Vineyard Church, a multisite church based in Lewiston, Maine. He has also done extensive work in church planting around the world, especially in Latin America, and along with his wife, Jan, is bilingual (English/Spanish).
Phil is the author of God’s Relentless Pursuit: Discovering His Heart for Humanity and Thrive: How to Successfully Navigate the S-Turns of Leadership. He brings a non-hyped, down-to-earth, passionately authentic spirit and vision to leading the Vineyard Movement in its divine assignment.
Jan is a passionate leader in the church today. As a gifted exhorter and teacher, she has earned the title, “The Queen of Encouragement.” She has served nationally on the Vineyard Women’s Task Force with the heart to empower women for leadership, ministry, and life. Jan is an effective communicator and has taught Spiritual Formation, Prayer, Evangelism, and Missions in Portland’s E3 Leadership Institute.
Phil and Jan have been married since they were teenagers and have two kids, 6 grandkids and 2 great-grandkids.
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam joins Phil and Jan at their farm in Maine to hear their story of coming to faith as teenagers, marrying young and heading out to the international mission field. They also talk about the value of soul care and share three prophetic illustrations that have grounded them in the pursuit of a contemplative life. Finally, Phil and Jan share about transitioning the role of National Director and the word the Lord gave Phil about “intersections” that has been guiding the Vineyard through this recent season of change. This is a rich episode full of wisdom and inspiration for leading a life faithful to the Lord.
Show notes:
Thrive Worship Leader Training – September 22
https://vineyardworship.com/school
Vineyard Soul: The Chicago Sessions
https://vineyardworship.com/chicago-sessions
The Quest for the Radical Middle: A History of the Vineyard by Bill Jackson
https://amzn.to/38l7NSz
Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
TikTok @vineyardworship
Brenda Gatlin and her husband Michael have been Senior Pastors at Duluth Vineyard since 1997. Brenda has served as an Area Pastor in her Region since 2009, and in 2013 was appointed as the Regional Leader for the Midwest North Region, serving and caring for seven Area Pastors and about 50 local churches in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Chicago, IL area. Brenda had the assurance of a lifetime call to ministry when she was a teenager and has been following that path ever since. She is passionate about seeing people become whole and be a right reflection of who God is.
In this episode of The Ferment, Brenda shares about finding her place as a woman in ministry, discovering that our calling is developed over a lifetime and expanding into ever-widening areas of leadership. She and Adam also talk about the need for pastors to be able to be real with each other, setting goals for personal transformation and being shaped by hard times.
Show notes:
Thrive Worship Leader Training – September 22
Vineyardworship.com
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton
https://amzn.to/3z7OoR1
Socials:
Instagram @thefermentpodcast
Twitter @fermentcast
Tim Holt is the founding pastor of Seacoast Vineyard Church in Myrtle Beach, SC and a competitive surfer. He is passionate about evangelism and introducing people to the Jesus he met at a surf competition in 1971. Tim has been married to his wife Karen for 50 years and together they are parents and grandparents.
In this episode of The Ferment, Tim and Adam talk about some big themes, starting with the organic way Tim began doing ministry in the ocean with fellow surfers to becoming a pastor and then returning to ocean ministry, the value of having a life with Jesus outside the church, and the joy and pain involved in retiring from formal ministry and transitioning your church to a new leader. This is a very fluid episode that is full of sweet moments and showcases a life of faithfulness marked by the Holy Spirit.
Show notes:
Vineyard Worship’s Song of the Month: Roll Like a River
https://slinky.to/VW-RollLikeARiver
Geoffrey Holsclaw is a pastor at Vineyard North in Grand Rapids, MI, an affiliate professor of theology at Northern Seminary, host of the Being With podcast, and author of “Does God Really Like Me?” He holds a Ph.D in Religious Studies from Marquette University and an M.Div from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Geoff is passionate about theology and philosophy, politics and culture. He has been married to his wife Cyd for over 20 years and they have two teenage sons.
In this episode of The Ferment, Geoff and Adam talk deconstruction: why it’s such a hot topic in the culture right now, how to do it well if you’re a pastor, worship leader or someone who is in a place of spiritual influence, and some common misunderstandings about the process. This is an incredibly timely and relevant conversation that is encouraging for those experiencing deconstruction and a guidebook for those walking alongside someone experiencing deconstruction.
Show notes:
Vineyard Worship’s Song of the Month: Roll Like a River
https://slinky.to/VW-RollLikeARiver
Geoff’s website:
http://geoffreyholsclaw.net
Being With podcast:
https://bit.ly/3lGVuYI
After Doubt by A.J. Swoboda
https://amzn.to/2Vr2Rcd
The Great Partnership: Science, Religion and the Search for Meaning by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks
https://amzn.to/3s29JIX
Shyla Powell has a Master's degree in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care from Fordham University, and is a worship leader at the Syracuse Vineyard in Syracuse, NY. Shyla is also the founder of a soul care ministry called 3Love Ministries, and a favorite educator for the Vineyard School of Worship. She and her husband Leon have been married for 7 years and have a daughter.
In this live recording of The Ferment, Shyla shares about the commonalities between holding space while leading worship and facilitating a therapy session, and why healing is a communal act. She also drops some truth about the role of therapy in the life of a Christian, the need for continual growth and healing as pastors and worship leaders, and how to know if it’s time to find a counselor. This episode is dripping with practical wisdom and is an accessible first step in the process to becoming healthier humans and leaders.
Show Notes:
Vineyard Worship song of the month – You Are God
https://slinky.to/VW-YouAreGod
Shyla's email
Contact3love@gmail.com
Michael Hansen is the lead pastor at Vineyard Church of Delaware County. He grew up in western Canada and is passionate about having a healthy and active church. He loves to encourage and equip people to know God and to discover who He has made them to be. In his spare time Michael enjoys playing guitar, reading books, and watching hockey. Michael is married to his wife, Helen and has two adult sons, Jeremy and Daniel.
In this live episode of The Ferment, Michael shares stories of experiencing the presence of the Lord, the transition from worship pastor to lead pastor, and reengaging socially and pastorally after the disruption of COVID. Just like Michael, this conversation is both hilarious and full of wisdom.
Show Notes:
Vineyard Worship song of the month – You Are God
https://slinky.to/VW-YouAreGod
Vineyard Church of Delaware County
https://www.vcdc.org/
Jan Smith, dubbed Mama Jan by Usher, is the world’s premier vocal producer and instructor. She has over 30 years experience in the music industry as both an artist and a mentor. Mama Jan is a Grammy nominated producer and a Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee. In addition to being a creative force for vocal excellence, Mama Jan is a visionary executive working across entertainment to reboot the music industry into an artist-driven business. As CEO of Mama J Music, she works tirelessly to fuse artist development, technology and music education into a successful career roadmap for all musicians.
In this live recording of The Ferment, Adam and Mama Jan talk about the instrument of the human voice: what it is exactly and how to care for it well. Mama Jan shares practical tips for worship leaders, pastors and other vocalists who use their voices more than most including warm ups and warm downs and why every green room should have a steamer. Her holistic approach to honoring the body as a gift we’ve been entrusted with is an inspiration to every person regardless of vocation!
Show notes:
Vineyard Worship song of the month – You Are God
https://slinky.to/VW-YouAreGod
Jan Smith’s Website
https://jansmith.com
Kris MacQueen is the lead pastor at Guelph Vineyard Church in Ontario, Canada, a leader in the Vineyard Creative initiative, and a musician and songwriter inside and outside of the church. Kris and his wife Liv have been married for twenty years and recently started making music together as “The MacQueens”.
As we return from our midseason break, Kris and Adam chat about cultivating spiritual practices that will sustain us through the ups and downs of a long life spent in relationship with Jesus, a holistic approach to the fruitful life of a creative, and co-creating with your spouse. They also talk about the rich songwriting history of Vineyard Canada and the importance of having creative and spiritual mentors.
Show notes:
Kris’s website
https://krismacqueen.com
The MacQueens
https://themacqueens.ca
Vineyard Creative
https://creative.vineyard.ca
Adam and Heather Russell are answering listener questions from around the globe! They put out a request on social media and ya’ll did not disappoint. From their dream team guest lineup to the future of online church, this episode covers lots of ground, from theological to practical to light-hearted. This is the last episode before our midseason break, so listen in and then join us as we return in early July!
Show Notes:
Vineyard Worship’s song of the month – “Heaven's Work”
https://slinky.to/HeavensWork
The Supper of the Lamb: A Culinary Reflection by Robert Capon
https://amzn.to/3fIR7I7
Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus by Robert Capon
https://amzn.to/3ucb4Mz
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
https://amzn.to/3vqRNIw
The Ferment: Dr. Charles Montgomery – Is There Blood On Our Preaching?
https://bit.ly/3bNmEaI
The Ferment: Paul Anleitner – American Civil Religion – How Did We Get Here
https://bit.ly/3fBNFz2
Deep Talks Podcast with Paul Anleitner
https://deeptalkstheologypodcast.podbean.com
New Read/McQueen single: Möbius
https://spoti.fi/2T8wsp7
This week on The Ferment we’re flipping the script and Adam is in the guest’s seat! Listen in on a special re-broadcast of the What is Worship? podcast with Harmony Smith where you’ll hear Adam share about what he believes worship should be and how his definition of worship has evolved as he has come to know Jesus in a more real and honest way. Adam talks about the importance of “place” and how it flavors our experiences, and how good things are coming out of small places. Adam and Harmony also have an honest conversation about church life after COVID and Christianity as an embodied faith.
Show Notes:
Vineyard Worship’s song of the month – “Heaven's Work”
https://slinky.to/HeavensWork
What is Worship? podcast with Harmony Smith
https://apple.co/2QnNleB
Susan O’Brien is a spiritual director who works with people to become more aware of God’s presence in their lives. She received her certification through the Institute of Christian Spirituality at Lipscomb University and also holds a Bachelor of Theology from Point University. She believes that God is working in every person that she encounters. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Mike and their son, Ezekiel. When she isn’t doing spiritual direction, homeschooling her son or teaching piano lessons, she likes spending time in her rocking chair or on the back porch swing. On this episode of The Ferment, Susan and our host Adam Russell look at the “slow” work of God in our lives. This is especially relevant in this season as our normal rhythms have been disrupted in so many ways. Much to glean in this rich episode! Show notes:
To submit your question for Adam and Heather's next "Ask me anything" episode email Info@vineyardworship.com
Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter and recording artist, and has been the worship pastor at the Mile High Vineyard in Denver, CO since 2011. She has appeared on many Vineyard Worship albums, such as Cultivation Generation -“Servant Wide Awake” & “My Foundation” and National Conference - “Live From Phoenix” and “Wonderful”. She also released a solo project in 2017 titled “A Place Your Glory Dwells”. Having travelled the world leading worship and coaching leaders and teams, she is an in-demand conference worship leader, teacher, and speaker. Anabeth is a graduate of Mississippi State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Exercise Science and Psychology. She and her college sweetheart, Kyle, have been married since 2003, have 2 young children and live in Denver.
In this episode of The Ferment, Anabeth and Adam chat about life as a parent and a person in ministry, and whether striking a balance is ever really possible. They also talk at length about cultivating emotional health and what that looks like as an individual, a staff, and a worship team. Anabeth shares some wisdom about staying connected to people in conflict, gives some practical examples of pursuing relationships while maintaining differentiation, and leaves us with a reading list to join her on the journey toward emotional maturity.
Show notes:
To submit your question for Adam and Heather's next "Ask me anything" episode" email Info@vineyardworship.com
Anabeth’s Website
https://anabethmorgan.com
The Leader's Journey by Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor and R. Robert Creech
https://amzn.to/32ZJhnl
The Ferment: Steve Cuss
https://bit.ly/3eGdWM2
Emotionally Focused (Chris Knudsen)
https://www.emotionallyfocused.org/about/
The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni
https://amzn.to/3xAxI47
Growing Yourself Up by Jenny Brown
https://amzn.to/3sYDF7u
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
https://amzn.to/3nxOHQ0
David Berguño is the Worship Pastor of Viña Las Condes in Santiago, Chile where he lives with his wife Marjorie Brownell. With a background in songwriting and arranging, he has written and produced worship in Chile for many years and has led worship since he was a teen.
On this episode of The Ferment, David gives us a window into his international upbringing, which spans the Western Hemisphere from Chile to Venezuela to the U.S. His multi-lingual and multi-cultural life experience gives him a unique voice as the Church at large wrestles with issues of race, globalism, and cultural division. This is especially relevant in the U.S. as we seek to embrace the growing diversity of our country and its churches.
Show Notes:
Vineyard Worship’s song of the month for April - Thin Place
Live: https://youtu.be/5u7jcBhhVJE
Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/caLavnK9gQs
Viña Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
https://ivlc.cl
David Pfaltzgraff is the Founder and Lead Sound Designer at SundaySounds.com, a site that designs keys patches, templates, and sound libraries for worship musicians. David is also the creator of the Sunday Keys MainStage Template, a keys template for MainStage 3 that has been widely adopted by thousands of churches around the world. He has been married to his wife Anna for 10 years and they have 3 kids and currently live in Iowa.
In this second VSOW takeover episode, David and VSOW Director Mike O’Brien talk all things keyboard, from gear that is accessible to any level of volunteer to computer-based keyboards, to helping the keys players on your team find what it means to contribute to the modern worship band from the keyboard position. David gives specific gear recommendations, encouraging advice on how to lower the barrier of entry and empower your keyboard player to support their team members creatively, and also demonstrates a variety of sounds available through different kinds of software. This is an incredibly valuable resource for both keyboard players who want to learn how to contribute to their worship community, as well as worship leaders who want to develop every member of their team.
Show notes:
Vineyard Worship’s song of the month for April - Thin Place Live: https://youtu.be/5u7jcBhhVJE Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/caLavnK9gQs Vineyard School of Worship http://Vsow.org Sunday Sounds, LLC Https://SundaySounds.com Amazon: MIDI to USB Cable https://amzn.to/3e72s3L Amazon: 1/8” Cable to 1/4" Stereo https://amzn.to/3x432YC
Meet the Vineyard Worship Team! Adam Russell (Director of Vineyard Worship and host of The Ferment), Mike O'Brien (Director of the Vineyard School of Worship), Casey Corum (Director of Production and A&R, and producer of The Ferment) and Melisa Keller (Director of Events and Project Management).
The Vineyard movement is comprised of thousands of worship leaders in the US alone, but what is Vineyard Worship as an organization? On this episode of The Ferment, the Vineyard Worship team provides an overview of what Vineyard Worship is, as well as what it is not. They give us the run down on the four facets that comprise Vineyard Worship, the four lanes of worship we are currently pursuing and share some great ways to get connected!
Show notes:
Vineyard Worship’s song of the month for April - Thin Place
Live: https://youtu.be/5u7jcBhhVJE
Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/caLavnK9gQs
Vineyard Worship team
https://www.vineyardworship.com/team
Vineyard School of Worship (VSOW)
http://vsow.org
LoFi Vineyard album
https://youtu.be/ZB7QY-SD3eQ
The Ferment - Caleb Maskell episode
https://bit.ly/3s8rbKf
Facebook group - Vineyard Worship Leaders
https://www.facebook.com/groups/vineyardworshipleaders
Facebook group - Vineyard Sound and Video Techs
https://www.facebook.com/groups/362114604261036
Eddie Espinosa is a well-known Vineyard veteran and pioneer in the modern worship movement. Eddie was featured on numerous recordings through the years including groundbreaking original two vinyl records from Vineyard Ministries International - "All The Earth Shall Worship" and "He Is Worthy To Be Praised" both releasing in 1982. Eddie's song include "You Are The Mighty King", "Worthy Is The Lamb", and the global worship classic and era-defining "Change My Heart O God". Despite being known as a songwriter and worship pastor, Eddie spent most of his professional career in public education as a teacher, counselor and administrator. Eddie and his wife live in Southern California and have two children.
In this episode of The Ferment, Eddie shares his story of being called into a life with Jesus and growing into a worshiper who is known as one who writes love songs to the Lord. He reflects on the early days at the Anaheim Vineyard and how they were marked by hunger and desperation for God, and shares the three things he believes bring the presence of God in worship. This is a very tender episode that overflows with a love for the Lord that is only cultivated in first-hand experience of His goodness and grace.
Show notes:
Change My Heart, O God by Eddie Espinosa
https://youtu.be/DwudqCO7mSQ
Eddie’s interview with the Calvin Institute
https://bit.ly/3dx2Zf5
Casey Corum is a songwriter, worship leader, record producer, and creative catalyst based in the greater Los Angeles, California area. He is also the producer of this podcast! Casey is best known for his work with Vineyard Music having served as Chief Creative Officer for over 10 years, and is currently the Director of Production and A&R. His songs have been sung in thousands of churches all over the world in numerous languages. Some of his best known songs include "Dwell", "Form Us", "No Longer Strangers", and "You Have Set Me Free". Casey also travels extensively working with artists, churches, and creative leaders on the stage and in the studio. Living life as an act of improvisation, Casey has given his life to unlocking creative potential in others and breaking through creative roadblocks. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Angie. They have four daughters and live in Fullerton, California.
In this episode, you’ll get to know the “behind the scenes guy” of the Ferment a little bit better. Coming to faith in the early days of the Vineyard, Casey offers a unique perspective of joining a young movement as a young man. He shares about his commitment to investing in songwriting, making good records and helping worship leaders to improve in their craft, and ends with a word of encouragement to Vineyard songwriters.
Show notes:
Casey’s linktr.ee
https://linktr.ee/caseycorum
Casey’s website
http://Caseycorum.net
Changed By Your Glory- Langley Vineyard 1989
https://amzn.to/3svCAET
Dennis Liu is the co-lead pastor at Vineyard of Harvest Church, a multi-generational, multi-lingual, and multi-cultural congregation in Walnut, CA. Dennis earned his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and then, when God made it clear that he was called to ministry and not to medicine, he began an internship at Vineyard of Harvest Church while pursuing a Master of Arts in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary. Dennis eventually joined the Vineyard of Harvest staff full-time as the minister to the English congregation, graduated from Fuller in 2005 and was ordained as a pastor in 2007. Dennis married his wife Evangeline in 2011 and they have 4 children.
In this episode of The Ferment, Dennis shares about how God disrupted his plans and the cultural expectations of his family to call him into ministry. He and Adam talk about Asian culture and the pioneering work Dennis has done as an Asian-American pastor in the Vineyard. They also discuss the rise of Anti-Asian racism since 2020 and the COVID-19 virus, as well as the shootings that occurred in Georgia the day before the recording of this episode. Dennis brings a strong and tender word about the need for building intercultural relationships within the Vineyard Movement and his desire to see the invitation to leadership extended to Asian-American leaders.
Show Notes:
Vineyard of Harvest Church
https://vineyardofharvest.churchcenter.com/home
On the year anniversary of the US being locked down to lessen the spread of COVID-19, Adam and Heather Russell spend some time reflecting on what has been lost during this time, and also what has been gained. They share with us some of the things they have been reimagining as a family and as pastors of a local church, and the gift of this transitional moment as we see glimmers of hope of returning to a normal life. Heather speaks about rebuilding volunteer teams with new eyes and they give us some pastoral advice on gently shepherding our churches and teams as we all navigate the losses that we have experienced due to COVID. This episode poses the question “As we enter into this new season, what would you like to bring with you?” and helps us think that through. Come along as Adam and Heather lead us in some reimagining.
Show Notes:
Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs by Steve Cuss
https://amzn.to/38CFMGN
Managing Leadership Anxiety - Steve Cuss Podcast – Jack Shitama s6e9
https://stevecusswords.com/podcast/
The Leader’s Journey by Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor and R. Robert Creech
https://amzn.to/3lavGSo
In this first round of VSOW (Vineyard School of Worship) takeover episodes, Mike O’Brien meets up with longtime friend Martin Reardon. Marty serves as the worship pastor of Trinity Anglican in Atlanta, GA. He has a Master’s Degree in Worship Studies from the Robert Weber Institute, is a contributor for Seedbed and is the creator of allthingsworship.org. Marty and his wife have three children.
In this episode of the Ferment, Mike and Marty explore the Anglican denomination, from the respite that can be found in The Book of Common Prayer and leaning into the seasons of the church calendar to the beauty of creating a non-anxious environment for people to experience the Holy Spirit. Marty shares about worship as a formative exercise and the role of worship leaders as “tour guides”, walking with people in their experience of worship and leading, teaching and modeling how to engage spiritually. Marty also shares some practical advice for worship leaders in treating volunteer worship teams with kindness, tending to our own souls and relationships, and choosing a worship set that reflects the season of the church. This is an incredibly sweet episode that allows for an intimate look into the Anglican stream of worship.
Show notes:
Seedbed
https://www.seedbed.com
All Things Worship- A resource for worship leaders
https://allthingsworship.org
10,000 Generations- by Martin Reardon, Billy Somerville, Jen Reardon, and Meghan Coffee
https://amzn.to/2MXbhUs
Book of Common Prayer
https://amzn.to/38bgqiY
The Quest for the Radical Middle by Bill Jackson
https://amzn.to/30wWGlT
ATLtrinityworship.org
Mosaic of Christian Belief by Roger E. Olson
https://amzn.to/38d09tQ
Kate Cooke is a songwriter, worship leader, mixed media artist and illustrator living and working on the south coast of England with her husband Jimmy, the Director of Production and Publishing for Vineyard Worship UK, and their 2 daughters. She is a co-writer on Vineyard Worship’s album “The Lamb Has Conquered” and her vocals can be heard on Vineyard UK worship albums such as “Spirit Burn: Live from London”, “The Lord Has Come” and “Love Divine”. After completing a foundation year at Wimbledon School of Art in London, Kate decided to travel, got married, had a myriad of jobs while studying literature and then had children, deciding to stay at home with them when they were little. After witnessing the natural creativity in her girls, Kate decided to rekindle her own childhood passion for art once they were off at school and set up a small space in the corner of her bedroom, very tentatively picked up a pencil and started to draw again. This was the start of a journey of creative rediscovery which continues to this day; juggling art, work, motherhood and family life.
In this female-forward episode of The Ferment, Kate is interviewed by Adam’s exceptional wife, Heather Russell. Kate shares stories of experiencing the Holy Spirit in both traditional and charismatic faith expressions, the challenges she faced in balancing motherhood and creativity and the process of anchoring into her multi-faceted identity in the Lord. Kate also talks to us about acknowledging the truth of how God has created us and stepping into that with faithfulness instead of pursuing a road simply because it is perceived as “more holy”. This is a podcast by the women but for the people. Men, you are welcome here too.
Show Notes:
Kate’s Website
https://www.katecooke.co.uk
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
https://amzn.to/3r5bmEa
Old Masters and Young Geniuses: The Two Life Cycles of Artistic Creativity by David W. Galenson
https://amzn.to/2ZVlTG6
Jemar Tisby is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Color of Compromise, president and co-founder of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, and co-host of the podcast, “Pass The Mic.” He grew up just north of Chicago and attended the University of Notre Dame. Jemar went on to join Teach For America and was assigned to the Mississippi Delta Corps where he taught sixth grade at a public charter school and later went on to be the principal. He received his MDiv from Reformed Theological Seminary and is presently working toward his PhD in History at the University of Mississippi studying race, religion, and social movements in the twentieth century. Jemar and his family call the Deep South home and especially love the weather, people, and food! His new book, How to Fight Racism released January 2021!
In this episode of The Ferment, Jemar introduces us to the humanity of Martin Luther King, Jr. that is often lost in his iconography. He and Adam dig into the context of some of King’s most famously quoted doctrine and discuss the ways in which the soundbites don’t fully match up with his beliefs and intentions, particularly the ideas of nonviolence and protest as a mechanism for change. This is an incredibly educational and challenging episode that calls for a lot of self-reflection and provides tangible steps towards action.
Show notes:
Vineyard Worship’s Song of the Month: “You Don’t Have to Lose Heart”
https://slinky.to/YouDontHaveToLoseHeart
How to Fight Racism by Jemar Tisby
https://amzn.to/3kae2h2
The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby
https://amzn.to/3pDcGwz
Radio Free Dixie by Timothy Tyson
https://amzn.to/3pLke0w
Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times by Soong-Chan Rah
https://amzn.to/3bvUxMm
The Witness, Inc
https://www.thewitnessinc.com
Dr. Charles A. Montgomery, Jr serves as a Teaching Pastor at Vineyard Church of Columbus and in 2012 took on the additional responsibility of becoming the Campus Pastor of Vineyard Columbus East Campus. A Spirit-filled, gifted preacher and lecturer, he is nationally and globally recognized as a critical thinker and advocate for racial reconciliation and is a member of the prestigious Martin Luther King Jr Board of Preachers of Morehouse College. Dr. Montgomery earned his Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Morehouse College; a Master of Divinity from Emory University with certificates in Black Church studies and Christian Education, and a PhD in Ethical and Creative Leadership from Union Institute and University in Cincinnati, Ohio(highest honors). He has also written several articles on Leadership and Spirituality, and is the author of the forthcoming book, Building A House Without Walls. Throughout his career Dr. Montgomery has received numerous academic, civic, literary, and ecclesiastical awards. Concerning these and other accomplishments, Dr. Montgomery believes his greatest accomplishment is being married to the love of his life, Kimberly.
In this episode of The Ferment, Dr. Montgomery shares his journey from childhood to becoming a rocket scientist to pastoring, and the God thread woven throughout. He and Adam discuss the difference between oration and preaching, the craft of formulating a sermon and what happens when God asks you to scrap it and redirects at the last minute. Dr. Montgomery also presents some tough questions for us to wrestle with, like what does “thy kingdom come” look like in our context? And as the Vineyard is seeing movement towards real multiethnic communities, what does it mean to have true diversity and oneness in our churches? This is an encouraging conversation that will leave you with thoughts to chew on for the weeks to come.
Show notes:
Vineyard Worship’s Song of the Month: “You Don’t Have to Lose Heart”
https://slinky.to/YouDontHaveToLoseHeart
Vineyard Columbus
https://vineyardcolumbus.org
In this follow-up episode of The Ferment, Mike O’Brien and Adam Russell continue their conversation about worship team culture and development and the importance of defining excellence within your own church context. They also tackle what it looks like to age well as a worship leader and some key strategies for longevity.
Mike O’Brien has served as a worship pastor, speaker, record producer and songwriter for over 25 years. For 18 years he served one church (Vineyard Community Church of Marietta, GA) training hundreds of worship leaders and musicians; in that church he founded a creative common called “Poured Out Like Wine”. Mike serves as the director for the Vineyard School of Worship and has produced numerous albums including "Shine On Us", "Miami Vineyard Live", and "Not Be Moved". He holds his Masters of Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute and is currently serving the church at large in worship team training and worship leader mentoring. Mike, his wife Susan and their son Ezekiel live in Atlanta GA.
Show notes:
Mike’s Website:
http://Themikeo.com
Vineyard School of Worship
http://Vsow.org
Vineyard Worship’s Song of the Month: “You Don’t Have to Lose Heart”
https://slinky.to/YouDontHaveToLoseHeart
Mike O’Brien has served as a worship pastor, speaker, record producer and songwriter for over 25 years. For 18 years he served one church (Vineyard Community Church of Marietta, GA) training hundreds of worship leaders and musicians; in that church he founded a creative common called “Poured Out Like Wine”. Mike serves as the director for the Vineyard School of Worship and has produced numerous albums including "Shine On Us", "Miami Vineyard Live", and "Not Be Moved". He holds his Masters of Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute and is currently serving the church at large in worship team training and worship leader mentoring. Mike, his wife Susan and their son Ezekiel live in Atlanta GA.
In this episode of The Ferment, Mike shares some of the insight he has gained from visiting Vineyard churches across the nation over a number of years observing worship teams, and extends an invitation to worship leaders and pastors to view their teams differently, valuing the opportunity for discipleship over the desire to have a team stacked with “the best” musicians week in and week out. Mike also offers some tips for shaping the church’s worship diet in a way that is most nourishing for that specific congregation and proposes some thoughts and personal experience on how to leave a church role well.
Show notes:
Mike’s Website:
http://Themikeo.com
Vineyard School of Worship
http://Vsow.org
Vineyard Worship’s Song of the Month: “You Don’t Have to Lose Heart”
https://slinky.to/YouDontHaveToLoseHeart
Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss:
https://amzn.to/2ObHtDN
Melisa Keller is the Director of Events & Project Management for Vineyard Worship. In her role, Melisa oversees Vineyard Worship Leader Retreats and Rise events, and serves as project manager for all products and releases. She earned her MBA in Hospitality Management, which has enabled her to better enjoy food, wine, good music and good times with family and friends. Melisa and her husband Scott currently lead worship and serve on the leadership team at Vineyard Fullerton in Fullerton, CA. They have two amazing children.
In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Melisa discuss emotional intelligence: what is it, why do we care, and how does it affect worship leaders and pastors? Melisa shares about how becoming self-aware allows us to find freedom from our reactionary responses, first by noticing what is happening in our physical bodies and then bringing them to the Lord and allowing Him to speak, often revealing things to us about our formative experiences. Emotional Intelligence leads us to an awareness of how we move through the world, and also allows us to love others better and to build teams marked by grace and understanding. This is an incredibly practical and valuable episode that all humans, but especially leaders, should have in their tool box.
Show Notes:
The Ferment: Melisa Keller - We Need To Pastor The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit
https://bit.ly/3ozkoaC
Managing Leadership Anxiety by Steve Cuss
https://amzn.to/3j4cm8E
Paul Anleitner is the Worship Pastor at the First Evangelical Free Church in Minneapolis, MN and host of the Deep Talks podcast - Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making. Prior to joining the staff at First Free, he enjoyed 15 years of vocational ministry experience in a variety of roles and denominational settings. He has had the privilege over the years of being not only a Worship Pastor in the Assemblies of God, Evangelical Covenant Church, and now the Evangelical Free Church, but has also taught theology and biblical studies courses in Christian high schools, directed parachurch ministries, and recorded & released original music. Paul loves reading theology, exercising and watching or playing basketball. He is married to the girl of his dreams, Keri, and they have 3 kids.
In this episode of The Ferment podcast, Paul and our host Adam Russell have an incredibly nuanced conversation about the way symbols and the meaning we ascribe to them create stories that shape our worldview. Coming on the tail of January 6th and the insurrection at the US Capitol Building, Paul and Adam discuss the mixed symbolism of nooses and Confederate flags displayed alongside “Jesus Saves” signs and the way that mirrors the present state of Christianity and politics in our nation. As the layers are peeled back, Paul and Adam dive into spheres of psychology and theology, examining the symbolism within our church buildings and worship songs, and the effect the convergence of culture and subcultures has on shaping the narrative of our nation, our worship experience, and our lives.
Show notes
Deep Talks Podcast
https://deeptalkstheologypodcast.podbean.com
The Ferment Podcast – Paul Anleitner 5.26.19
https://bit.ly/3980Pl6
Eleanor Mumford and her husband John play a significant leadership role within the Vineyard family of churches, both in the UK and overseas. They worked for two years with John Wimber at the Anaheim Vineyard in California before starting the SW London Vineyard in 1987. They handed over the leadership of that church in 2008 and served as National Directors in the UK and Ireland until 2015. They now focus on the continued development and momentum of the international Vineyard family. Eleanor and John have two grown sons, two beautiful daughters-in-law and 4 grandchildren.
In this episode of The Ferment, Eleanor shares her origin story and the power of a praying roommate. She also talks about her husband’s first interactions with John Wimber and their earliest days with the Vineyard movement, the profound impact of worship in their life and ministry, and their life more recently as international coordinators within Vineyard Global. Eleanor speaks about unity, equipping international leaders to care for their people and communities, and shares an encouraging word about staying close to the Lord during this hard season.
Show notes:
Vineyard Global:
https://vineyard.org
Ryan Delmore and his wife Sarah live on the central coast of California where they own and operate Del’s Famous Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant. A worship leader in the Vineyard church for over 25 years, Ryan continues to write songs and lead worship in his local church, while touring occasionally. He has written and recorded several songs with Vineyard Music, including “Better Than Life,” “Set Me on Fire,” “Let It Come,” and “Jesus’ Name”. Ryan and Sarah have five children and a granddaughter.
In this episode of The Ferment, Ryan shares his story of growing up seaside, finding the Lord and becoming an “accidental songwriter.” He talks about how his definition of success and his dreams have evolved over time, and how being mentored as a young man really helped shape him both personally and musically. Ryan and Adam also reminisce about the lengths they used to go to in order to have access to their favorite songs on demand pre-Spotify.
Show notes
Del’s Famous Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
https://delspizzeria.com
John Barnett - Holy and Anointed One
https://youtu.be/oAjSjxg-BOs
The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
https://amzn.to/3nBCoRi
Sandra McCracken’s prolific contributions as a songwriter, modern-day hymn writer, and record producer have brought grace and clarity to her soulful, folk-gospel sound. Whether in a theater or in a chapel, she is a dynamic performer who blurs the lines of what church music sounds like, captivating and inviting audiences to sing along. While many of her songs like “We Will Feast In the House Of Zion” and “Thy Mercy My God” have settled into regular rotation in Christian worship services internationally, she has also had songs recorded by All Sons And Daughters, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, Audrey Assad, A Rocha Compilation, Bifrost Arts, Caedmon’s Call and others. She is further a founding member of Indelible Grace Music and Rain for Roots (children’s music) and has been a guest writer for Art House America, She Reads Truth, The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, RELEVANT Magazine, and more.
In the first episode of season 3, Sandra and our host Adam Russell talk about how songwriting is influenced by the world around us, discovering who we are when our normal affirmations are stripped away and the opportunity that change brings to learn to love each other. Sandra also shares her love of the Psalms and the profound impact they’ve had on her songwriting, and how songs can be a purveyor of hospitality.
Show notes:
Sandra’s Website
https://www.sandramccracken.com
Sandra McCracken - Lay My Worry Down
https://bit.ly/2X7jeIc
To Be Told - God Invites You to Coauthor Your Future by Dan B. Allender
https://amzn.to/2X6lBL7
Yo-Yo Ma - “Music Happens Between the Notes” (On Being with Krista Tippet)
https://bit.ly/3rN2eEZ
Sandra McCracken- Traincar
https://bit.ly/3pICyrk
Sandra McCracken - Patient Kingdom
https://sandramccracken.lnk.to/PatientKingdom
https://sandramccracken.lnk.to/PatientKingdom
As we take our end of season break, please enjoy some of our very favorite episodes from 2020, released on Mondays and Thursdays throughout December! We will catch you back with Season 3 in January! New Year, new episodes!
Steve Cuss is the author of the influential book, "Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs” (published by NEXT Leadership Network), and serves as lead pastor at Discover Christian Church in Broomfield, CO. On today's episode, Steve and Adam discuss chronic anxiety and its effect on our personal lives, our teams, and the society in which we live. This is an important conversation, especially in the current global pandemic.
As we take our end of season break, please enjoy some of our very favorite episodes from 2020, released on Mondays and Thursdays throughout December! We will catch you back with Season 3 in January! New Year, new episodes!
Chris Lizotte is a singer-songwriter and worship leader best known for his songs "Glory The King,” "I Love Your Ways,” and "I Will Trust You.” Born and raised in Orange County, CA, Chris has led worship for The National Youth Leaders Convention, Promise Keepers, and Campus Crusade, and his songs have been recorded by Kim Walker-Smith, Crystal Lewis, Vineyard Worship, and Maranatha! Music. On this episode Chris shares his faith journey — from growing up Catholic to coming to faith through a physical healing — as well as his journey into music and leading worship. Many prominent voices have spoken deeply and personally into Chris’s life and long road in worship ministry and mainstream music, including Chuck Smith, Kevin Prosch, John Wimber, and Eddie Espinosa. There is much to learn here.
As we take our end of season break, please enjoy some of our very favorite episodes from 2020, released on Mondays and Thursdays throughout December! We will catch you back with Season 3 in January! New Year, new episodes!
Worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman has penned some of the most-beloved worship anthems in the modern Church. Songs such as “The Heart of Worship,” “10,000 Reasons,” “Blessed Be Your Name,” and “Build My Life” are sung around the world and will continue to be sung for many years to come. In early 2020, Matt released his 14th album,Let There Be Wonder. On this episode, Matt and our host Adam Russell mine Matt's wisdom on the role of worship leaders as servants who not only lead people in singing to God, but who help people see God. From there, they delve into the challenges faced by worship leaders in this time of quarantine and virtual church. This is a rich conversation, as Matt’s words have resonance and relevance now more than ever.
As we take our end of season break, please enjoy some of our very favorite episodes from 2020, released on Mondays and Thursdays throughout December! We will catch you back with Season 3 in January! New Year, new episodes!
This episode is part of our new series, Black Voices In The Vineyard, which features interviews with Black leaders from around the Vineyard movement.
Kim McNeal and her husband have lived in Raleigh, NC for over 20 years, but they are proud natives of the “City of Brotherly Love,” Philadelphia, PA (#goeagles). Presently, Kim works as a financial literacy educator at a non-profit and serves as an elder and worship leader at Raleigh Vineyard Church.
On this inspiring episode Kim shares her journey of faith, beginning with a seminal moment of seeing Aretha Franklin perform when Kim was only 5 years old to the start of her life following Jesus in college. Kim has spent many years in both the white and black Church, bringing with her helpful and challenging insights into journeying together as the people of God from "every tribe, tongue, and nation."
As we take our end of season break, please enjoy some of our very favorite episodes from 2020, released on Mondays and Thursdays throughout December! We will catch you back with Season 3 in January! New Year, new episodes!
Lauri Varieur is a former VP of Creative Brand/Social Media/Visual for top fashion brands BCBGMAXAZRIA and Donna Karan. She is now co-lead pastor — alongside her husband Wade — of Vineyard Fullerton, an eclectic church plant in downtown Fullerton, CA celebrating its 6th anniversary. On this episode, Lauri shares her journey growing up in the greater NYC area and coming to a real faith at the Manhattan Vineyard under the leadership of Mike & Char Turrigiano. Feeling called into the "mission field" from a young age, Lauri found herself in the fashion industry with a call to pastor those around her. This is an inspiring conversation about our call to follow Jesus in every context in which we find ourselves.
As we take our end of season break, please enjoy some of our very favorite episodes from 2020, released on Mondays and Thursdays throughout December! We will catch you back with Season 3 in January! New Year, new episodes!
Edgar King has been the lead pastor of Trinity Vineyard Church, a multicultural community of faith in Nakuru, Kenya since 2017. Born and raised in Nakuru, Edgar has a passion for the people of his city and creating a place where everyone is welcome. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and Statistics from Kenyatta University and a Diploma in Theology from the Vineyard School of Ministry- Africa, and is on the National Leadership Board of the Association of Vineyard Churches of Kenya. Edgar spends his time leading worship, training worship leaders and helping others grow in their journey toward Jesus.
In this intercontinental episode, Edgar and our host Adam Russell chat about life in Kenya, some of the challenges and opportunities that come with caring for a diverse worship community and the gift of being a part of the global Vineyard family.
Show notes:
Edgar’s Church
https://trinitynakuru.org
Vineyard Worship Together- Edgar King
https://bit.ly/2GpzoY4
As we take our end of season break, please enjoy some of our very favorite episodes from 2020, released on Mondays and Thursdays throughout December! We will catch you back with Season 3 in January! New Year, new episodes!
Brian Doerksen is a Canadian singer/songwriter, worship leader, author and pastor. He is best known for his songs “Come, Now is the Time to Worship” and “Refiner’s Fire” which have been sung in churches internationally. He has been making music for 30 years, and has won more awards in both the United States and Canada than can be counted on all his fingers and toes. Brian has been married to his high school sweetheart, Joyce, for over 35 years and they have 4 daughters and 2 sons.
In this episode, Brian shares his journey of faith, songwriting and becoming a worship leader with our host Adam Russell. Brian’s story is a beautiful example of a life marked by intimacy with the Father, and this grounding conversation will reorient our hearts toward vulnerability and authenticity before God and each other in worship.
Brian’s Song- “Father, I Want You to Hold Me”
https://bit.ly/2YJBSXG
As we take our end of season break, please enjoy some of our very favorite episodes from 2020, released on Mondays and Thursdays throughout December! We will catch you back with Season 3 in January! New Year, new episodes!
Aarti Sequeira is a cooking show host, journalist, and cookbook author. If her face is familiar, it might mean that you, too, have enjoyed a pulse-racing episode of Guy’s Grocery Games or know her as the season 6 winner of Food Network Star. Aarti is also the author of Aarti Paarti: An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul. An incredibly multi-faceted woman, she also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism and produced a documentary for HBO about the genocide in Darfur called Sand and Sorrow. Aarti lives with her husband and 2 daughters in Los Angeles. In this episode, Aarti and our host Adam Russell raise a proverbial glass to all things food and hospitality, exploring the unifying and intimate nature of sharing a meal and the innate way in which food breaks down cultural and social barriers. They also explore the ways our spiritual practices adapt to the season of life we are in, and the sweetness of the unearned attention and love of the Father. This laughter-filled episode is good for the heart…and will likely make you very hungry. Aarti’s Website https://aartisequeira.com Aarti’s Cookbook https://amzn.to/3aEo99i Aarti’s Cooking Show- Community Table https://bit.ly/2DQy8fF
Welcome to the plague year(s)...we guess? In the last Ferment episode of the year, Adam and Heather review their 2020 high notes: favorite Ferment guests, favorite quarantine moments and newly acquired hobbies. They also chat about how the robots are winning and how online church is different than church. Oh, and Adam yells…a lot. So buckle up and enjoy the Russell ride and we’ll catch you in 2021!
Edgar King on The Ferment
https://bit.ly/2HKTPjc
Matt Redman on The Ferment
https://bit.ly/37bLJJe
Aarti Sequeira on The Ferment
https://bit.ly/3q9752z
Chris Lizotte on The Ferment
https://bit.ly/36f01cD
Kathleen Edwards- Total Freedom
https://spoti.fi/37fejJD
My Morning Jacket – The Waterfall II
https://spoti.fi/3o5gW7B
John Mark McMillan – Stabal Session (Live)
https://spoti.fi/3q8LwPJ
John Mark McMillan – Juggernaut
https://spoti.fi/2VdQ3Ca
Andy Squyres - Dead Horse
https://spoti.fi/39uTVqV
War On Drugs - Live Drugs
https://spoti.fi/37bRyGA
Harden Coffee
https://hardencoffee.com
New York Times Cooking Instagram Account
@nytcooking
Rick Rubin
@rickrubin
Vineyard Single – Familia
https://youtu.be/Zdz6xAB8bH0
Vineyard Single - Cherry Blossoms feat. Daena Jay
https://youtu.be/kA3qGH-We0Y
Criminal Podcast
https://thisiscriminal.com/episodes
Broken Record Podcast - Lenny Kravitz episode
https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/#/episode-72-lenny-kravitz/
Jacob Heppner is a CrossFit Games veteran with three top-10 finishes and a career-best finish of sixth overall in 2019. Raised in an agricultural community in San Joaquin Valley, Jacob learned the value of hard work early on. He was homeschooled until high school, where he fell in love with football, and went on to play at Central Methodist University while earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. He was also exposed to CrossFit during this time, then competed in his first Games in 2014 after marrying his wife Kelli. Jacob currently lives with his wife and kids in Basehor, Kansas.
In this episode, Jacob and our host Adam Russell talk about the value of doing hard things on a daily basis, how our dreams shift over time, and finding joy and opportunity in hard situations. Especially during a difficult season of disrupted routines and unsettled emotions, this episode is motivational in taking ownership of our lives and choosing a goal to work towards. Jacob Heppner’s Youtube Channel:
https://bit.ly/35SUybo
We’ve always heard that the two things we don’t talk about at the dinner table are religion and politics, but in this episode of The Ferment we are going to talk about them both and how we navigate them as a unit…or don’t. Featuring conversations with 8 different pastors spanning gender, racial, cultural and political divides, we hear the perspectives of just about every ideology that exists amongst people who study the Bible and love Jesus deeply.
Up first is Shane Claiborne, a prominent speaker, activist and best-selling author who founded The Simple Way in Philadelphia and worked with Mother Teresa in Calcutta. He is followed by David Englehardt, pastor of Kings’ Church NYC in Manhattan and founder of Englehardt Law, and Rose Madrid Swetman, who is currently the Regional Leader for Vineyard USA in the Northwest Region and an Adjunct Professor and Moderator for the Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Next we hear from Montel Richardson, who pastors a 172-year-old historically black church in Campbellsville, KY and founder of the H.O.P.E. Project, which seeks to be of service to the community in practical ways. Parker Frey is a pastor at the Oxford Vineyard Church in Ohio, and Jason Coker is the Lead Pastor at the Oceanside Sanctuary in California, as well as a member of the Human Development faculty at Cal State San Marcos. Finally, we wrap up with Melody and Bud Winderweedle, pastors of Ekklesia Vineyard in Chattanooga, TN.
With such a diverse group of pastors, the conversations cover topics of pro-life vs. pro-birth, moral hierarchies and how they affect our priorities as Christians, the value of face-to-face conversations, how we navigate racial unrest and the beauty of practicing lament. This episode provides valuable opportunity for developing empathy and learning to love our brothers and sisters in Christ during an extremely polarizing season.
Shane Claiborne’s website:
https://www.shaneclaiborne.com
David Englehardt’s church – Kings’ Church NYC:
https://www.kcnyc.org/team
Rose Madrird Swetman’s website:
http://rosemadridswetman.com/
Montel Richardson’s website:
https://montelrichardsonministries.org
Parker Frey’s church:
https://www.oxfordvineyard.com
Jason Coker’s website:
https://www.jasoncoker.net/about
Melody and Bud Winderweedle
https://ekklesiavineyard.com
Brian Zahnd is the lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, which he founded in 1981 with his wife, Peri. He is a passionate reader, avid hiker and mountain climber, Bob Dylan aficionado and author of several books including Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Postcards from Babylon, A Farewell to Mars, Water to Wine, and Beauty Will Save the World. Brian and Peri have three adult sons and seven grandchildren.
In this special repost episode, Brian and our host Adam Russell discuss the hidden treasures to be found in academic theology when our experience of Christianity no longer feels worthy of Jesus, and the effects a founding pastor’s evolving faith can have on a church body. Brian also shares the historical parallels of our current times and the need for Christians to prioritize practicing love in such a divisive political season. This episode is packed full of personal testimony that is challenging and honest and is sure to inspire a deeper look at our own relationship with Jesus.
Brian’s Website
https://brianzahnd.com
Postcards from Babylon
https://amzn.to/3he6MP8
Word of Life Church
https://wolc.com
Mack Brock has been a worship leader for over 15 years and co-wrote “O Come to the Altar”, “Resurrecting”, “Here as in Heaven” and “Do it Again”, all of which have had impact on the church worldwide. Mack’s greatest passion is to lead people into a heightened awareness of the presence of God and to see individuals experience the breakthrough God has for them through worship. He lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife and children.
In this episode, Mack and our host Adam Russell talk about the Lord’s faithfulness to do His work in us even when we try to put it off or avoid it, and His patient pursuit of our lives. Mack also shares about some new developments in his life, including an upcoming album release and becoming a foster parent.
Mack’s Website
http://www.mackbrock.com/
Mack Brock- SPACE releasing 11/20/20
https://mackbrock.lnk.to/SPACE
Vineyard Worship Song of the Month - “Familia”
https://slinky.to/Familia
In this edition of our “conversations” series, Adam is joined by two friends: Ted Kim, lead pastor of the Evanston Vineyard, and platinum-selling songwriter and artist, John Mark McMillan. Emerging from a casual text conversation, this episode dives deep into the nature of creativity. From humanity’s need for discovery and play, to writing songs and exploring new lands, making space for surprise opens us to epiphany and transcendence. Grab your favorite hot beverage and a pair of headphones and take a walk with the guys as they encourage us to just “be” and let our minds breathe and our hearts open.
Trisha Taylor is a counselor, author, consultant and speaker based in Houston, TX. As a counselor she works with individuals, couples and families and seeks to provide a safe space where people who are hurting or confused can find God’s grace and wisdom. Trisha also co-authored the book “The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation”, which challenges leaders to see their congregations as living systems and to respond to leadership challenges with emotional maturity, leading as Jesus did, from the inside out.
In this episode, Trisha and our host Adam Russell discuss the slow work of God, what transformation looks like when quick fixes don’t work, and the very real question… “Can we change?” Trisha also leads us through a practical exercise for differentiating between our thoughts and feelings, and tackles the hard topic of conflict and allowing others to be different than us. This episode is a treasure trove of illustrations that will be an encouragement to any leader working to improve the health of their staff or church.
Maria Lundbak Hinge is a worship leader, songwriter, humanitarian & development aid worker, and is the worship pastor at Copenhagen Vineyard. She also leads Vineyard Nordic Worship across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland and has ventured into restarting Vineyard Nordic Worship as a music company in order to gather and share worship songs in the Nordic countries. She and her husband Morten have 3 boys and live in Copenhagen, Denmark.
In this edition of our Vineyard Global Family series, Maria and our host Adam Russell talk about what it’s like growing up in a country where Christianity is cultural but an intentional faith practice is rare. They also discuss the importance of our heart posture in worship and leadership, and the power of being supported in prayer and having our emotional wounds tended after a trauma.
“What up, everybody!” Welcome to the 100th episode of The Ferment! After 2 years and 93 guests, we are circling back to the premise of this podcast with a 3-part conversation on the concept of fermentation as relates to our personal growth and spiritual journey. Pastor and spiritual director Jared Boyd shares with us about waking up to love and leads us through a practice of stillness and opening to the Lord’s voice, after which Dr. Elizabeth Pierre shares about the importance of engaging therapeutic work in the ongoing process of life change. Keith Saarloos brings us home with a beautiful description of wine-making, illustrating the daily work, struggle and determination involved in intentional transformation. With triple the wisdom to be harvested, you won't want to miss this rich episode!
Welcome to another edition of our “conversations” series with Adam and Heather Russell! In this episode they answer your most burning questions, from Adam’s dream guest to advice on raising pastor’s kids, their thoughts on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the church and, most importantly: Is Adam getting a face tattoo?? You’ll have to listen to find out! Also, be sure to join us next week for our 100th episode, featuring both new and returning guests discussing fermentation as a metaphor for personal transformation.
A beautiful part of the Vineyard Global Family, Michael Ureña and Mariella Solís volunteer as worship pastors at La Viña del Este in Costa Rica. They have been married for 3 years and are a happy, crazy, dog-loving couple to whom God has given a passion for the Kingdom and pastoring others, especially musicians.
In this episode, Michael and Mariella chat with our host Adam Russell about life in Costa Rica, their journeys as musicians, and their heart-dream of writing songs that originate in Costa Rica and flow out to the rest of the world.
Aarti Sequeira is a cooking show host, journalist, and cookbook author. If her face is familiar, it might mean that you, too, have enjoyed a pulse-racing episode of Guy’s Grocery Games or know her as the season 6 winner of Food Network Star. Aarti is also the author of Aarti Paarti: An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul. An incredibly multi-faceted woman, she also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism and produced a documentary for HBO about the genocide in Darfur called Sand and Sorrow. Aarti lives with her husband and 2 daughters in Los Angeles.
In this episode, Aarti and our host Adam Russell raise a proverbial glass to all things food and hospitality, exploring the unifying and intimate nature of sharing a meal and the innate way in which food breaks down cultural and social barriers. They also explore the ways our spiritual practices adapt to the season of life we are in, and the sweetness of the unearned attention and love of the Father. This laughter-filled episode is good for the heart…and will likely make you very hungry.
Edgar King has been the lead pastor of Trinity Vineyard Church, a multicultural community of faith in Nakuru, Kenya since 2017. Born and raised in Nakuru, Edgar has a passion for the people of his city and creating a place where everyone is welcome. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and Statistics from Kenyatta University and a Diploma in Theology from the Vineyard School of Ministry- Africa, and is on the National Leadership Board of the Association of Vineyard Churches of Kenya. Edgar spends his time leading worship, training worship leaders and helping others grow in their journey toward Jesus.
In this intercontinental episode, Edgar and our host Adam Russell chat about life in Kenya, some of the challenges and opportunities that come with caring for a diverse worship community and the gift of being a part of the global Vineyard family.
Brian Doerksen is a Canadian singer/songwriter, worship leader, author and pastor. He is best known for his songs “Come, Now is the Time to Worship” and “Refiner’s Fire” which have been sung in churches internationally. He has been making music for 30 years, and has won more awards in both the United States and Canada than can be counted on all his fingers and toes. Brian has been married to his high school sweetheart, Joyce, for over 35 years and they have 4 daughters and 2 sons.
In this episode, Brian shares his journey of faith, songwriting and becoming a worship leader with our host Adam Russell. Brian’s story is a beautiful example of a life marked by intimacy with the Father, and this grounding conversation will reorient our hearts toward vulnerability and authenticity before God and each other in worship.
Brian Zahnd is the lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, which he founded in 1981 with his wife, Peri. He is a passionate reader, avid hiker and mountain climber, Bob Dylan aficionado and author of several books including Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Postcards from Babylon, A Farewell to Mars, Water to Wine, and Beauty Will Save the World. Brian and Peri have three adult sons and seven grandchildren.
In this episode, Brian and our host Adam Russell discuss the hidden treasures to be found in academic theology when our experience of Christianity no longer feels worthy of Jesus, and the effects a founding pastor’s evolving faith can have on a church body. Brian also shares the historical parallels of our current times and the need for Christians to prioritize practicing love in such a divisive political season. This episode is packed full of personal testimony that is challenging and honest and is sure to inspire a deeper look at our own relationship with Jesus.
A Tennessee native, Leslie Jordan is a worship leader, singer/songwriter and co-founder of The Fold, a Nashville-based songwriting community and non-profit organization that seeks to provide a safe space for writers and songwriters to find their unique voice through retreats and workshops. Prior to this, Leslie was best known as a member of the Grammy-nominated band All Sons & Daughters, whose most well-known songs include “Great Are You Lord”, “Called Me Higher” and “Oh How I Need You”. She is also a staff writer on Integrity Music Publishing, spending much of her day cowriting with artists in the Nashville area and around the country. She lives with her husband and son in Franklin, TN.
In this episode, Leslie and our host Adam Russell discuss all things songwriting, including where songs come from, how vulnerability is a gift in the co-writing relationship, and the essential roles generosity and hospitality play in cultivating a nourishing environment for artists and songwriters to create together.
Susan O’Brien is a spiritual director who works with people to become more aware of God’s presence in their lives. She received her certification through the Institute of Christian Spirituality at Lipscomb University and also holds a Bachelor of Theology from Point University. She believes that God is working in every person that she encounters. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Mike and her 8-year-old son, Ezekiel. When she isn’t doing spiritual direction, homeschooling her son or teaching piano lessons, she likes spending time in her rocking chair or on the back porch swing. On this episode, Susan and our host Adam Russell look at the “slow” work of God in our lives. This is especially relevant in this season as our normal rhythms have been disrupted in so many ways. Much to glean in this rich episode!
Chris McClarney grew up in the church as the son of a youth pastor and met Jesus at a very young age. When he was 14 he began leading worship for a small group, which then led to full-time ministry in local churches and inner-city ministry across Nashville, TN. Chris’ powerful worship anthem “Your Love Never Fails” has become one of the most popular songs in America’s churches as reported in the TOP 25 of CCLI and a #1 song on the Billboard Christian chart. Chris currently serves as one of the worship pastors at Church Of The City in Franklin, TN.
On this week's episode, Chris and our host Adam Russell explore Chris's journey as a worship leader and songwriter. Also, reflecting on the cultural moment we find ourselves in wrestling with COVID-19, political unrest, and societal division even in the American church. This is a helpful and grounding conversation reminding us about the things God holds as primary in our lives and ministries.
As we take our mid-season break for the month of July, we have hand-picked some of our favorite episodes from season one! We'll be releasing these curated archive episodes on Mondays and Thursdays. We’ll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd! Dr. Caleb Maskell leads the Society of Vineyard Scholars and is the Worship Pastor at Blue Route Vineyard Community Church outside Philadelphia, PA. He has a PhD in the Department of Religion at Princeton University, focusing on the history of American Christianity. He has taught at Princeton Theological Seminary and Fordham University. Caleb is passionate about developing leaders and institutions that will help to produce a healthy, courageous, and hospitable future for the church in the 21st century. In 2007, he co-planted Elm City Vineyard Church in New Haven, Connecticut with his wife Kathy. Kathy is active in social justice and worked for six years as the U.S. Advocacy Director for Love146, an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking and exploitation.
They live in Media, Pennsylvania with their son Josiah and their daughter Emmanuelle.
As we take our mid-season break for the month of July, we have hand-picked some of our favorite episodes from season one! We'll be releasing these curated archive episodes on Mondays and Thursdays. We’ll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd! Dr. Brittany Kim is an Old Testament scholar, adjunct professor, and spiritual director-in-training based in Chicago, IL. She has taught at Roberts Wesleyan College, Northeastern Seminary, and Bethel Seminary, and is the author of Lengthen Your Tent-Cords: The Metaphorical World of Israel's Household in the Book of Isaiah. Brittany is also the wife of Ferment podcast guest, Ted Kim. In this episode, Brittany and Adam dig into the Old Testament bringing out both specific and "meta" insights extremely useful for the modern worship leader. Brittany also highlights the frequency and importance of the theme of lament, particularly in the Psalms.
This is an important conversation for worship leaders and songwriters seeking more biblical expressions of worship in their personal and congregational lives.
As we take our mid-season break for the month of July, we have hand-picked some of our favorite episodes from season one! We'll be releasing these curated archive episodes on Mondays and Thursdays. We’ll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd! John Kim is an Investor, entrepreneur, and co-pastor of The166, a Vineyard church plant in the Hell's Kitchen section of midtown Manhattan, NY. After graduating from Harvard in 1995, John received his Ph.D. in Economics from MIT in 1998. John joined MSD Capital in 1998, serving as partner from 2001 to 2008. He then founded the Karamaan Group —a long-term investing firm that takes ownership interest in public and private companies. John resides in Manhattan with his wife, Kara, and son, Samuel. The Kims are one of three founding families of Coram Deo: A House of Worship, Prayer and Entrepreneurship, located in midtown Manhattan. In this unique episode, John shares his journey of being a Jesus follower in the fast-paced NYC business world, surviving with his faith intact and actually finding his God-breathed vocation in the midst of it. This is a deeply encouraging conversation for anyone seeking to walk out their calling, whether inside or outside the walls of the Church.
As we take our mid-season break for the month of July, we have hand-picked some of our favorite episodes from season one! We'll be releasing these curated archive episodes on Mondays and Thursdays. We’ll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd! Hannah DeSpain is a vocalist and worship leader in Campbellsville, KY, featured on numerous Vineyard Worship projects such as Promises of Wonder and All Things Rise. She sits down with our host Adam Russell, her long-time friend, and shares her life story — from growing up singing in church with her twin sister Sarah to discovering a calling to lead people in worship in college to marrying her husband Matt. Hannah offers some hard-won and key insights as she and Adam discuss walking through seasons of suffering and loss as followers of Jesus.
As we take our mid-season break for the month of July, we have hand-picked some of our favorite episodes from season one! We'll be releasing these curated archive episodes on Mondays and Thursdays. We’ll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd!
Sam Yoder is a chiropractor in Campbellsville, KY and the author of the modern Vineyard hymns “All Things Rise,” “Wonderful,” and the upcoming Vineyard Worship single, “Jesus Beautiful.” In this wide-ranging conversation, Sam shares about his journey - from being raised Old Order Amish to discovering the music of Bob Dylan and the writing of Carl Sagan. Sam and Adam cover various topics including the experience of the immigrant and outsider in society, the songwriting genius of Dylan, and Sam's deep love of space and the universe that inspired his upcoming album, The Reaches, featuring songs about black holes and other surprises. Sam is an inspiring and curious person who pursues his creative life with ferocity. This is a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss.
As we take our mid-season break for the month of July, we have hand-picked some of our favorite episodes from season one! We'll be releasing these curated archive episodes on Mondays and Thursdays. We’ll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd! Carol Wimber-Wong was an early Vineyard pioneer and, along with her late husband John Wimber, helped birth the Vineyard Movement. Carol has been closely involved in the development of the Vineyard for over 40 years. In this broad conversation, Adam and Carol discuss her journey of faith and the deep impact the Quakers had on both her and John and the foundation of the Vineyard Movement. They then dive into her perspective on the history of the Vineyard and her dreams for the future Church.
As we take our mid-season break for the month of July, we have hand-picked some of our favorite episodes from season one! We'll be releasing these curated archive episodes on Mondays and Thursdays. We’ll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd!
On this premiere episode of the Ferment Podcast Adam sits down with David Ruis, well-known songwriter, worship leader, pastor, and creative thinker. David is the author of many beloved worship songs sung all over the world (You're Worthy Of My Praise (I Will Worship), Every Move I Make, Sweet Mercies) and has spent many years ministering and working on social justice initiatives in Kathmandu, Hollywood, and among First Nations people in his native Canada.
As we take our mid-season break for the month of July, we have hand-picked some of our favorite episodes from season one! We'll be releasing these curated archive episodes on Mondays and Thursdays. We’ll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd!
Tina Colón Williams is an accomplished vocalist, immigration attorney, and worship pastor. She and her husband Josh lead the Elm City Vineyard church in shadow of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Tina's powerful vocals are featured on the last two Vineyard Soul releases - We Are Ready and Generous God.
As we take our mid-season break for the month of July, we have hand-picked some of our favorite episodes from season one! We'll be releasing these curated archive episodes on Mondays and Thursdays. We’ll be back with brand new episodes on Monday, August 3rd!
Jared Boyd is a pastor, spiritual director, and founder of The Order of Sustainable Faith, a missional monastic expression of the Vineyard Church. In addition to his role in Sustainable Faith, Jared is Pastor at Franklinton Abbey and is part of The Society of Vineyard Scholars. In this rich episode, Jared and Adam dig deep into the topic of discernment and explore the benefits of spiritual direction and a contemplative life. Jared is a deep well and this episode is overflowing with practical wisdom for the long-term life of faith. For more information about The Order of Sustainable Faith visit: https://www.sustainablefaith.com/
This episode is part of our new series, Black Voices In The Vineyard, which features interviews with Black leaders from around the Vineyard movement.
Kim McNeal and her husband have lived in Raleigh, NC for over 20 years, but they are proud natives of the “City of Brotherly Love,” Philadelphia, PA (#goeagles). Presently, Kim works as financial literacy educator at a non-profit and serves as an elder and worship leader at Raleigh Vineyard Church.
On this inspiring episode Kim shares her journey of faith, beginning with a seminal moment of seeing Aretha Franklin perform when Kim was only 5 years old to the start of her life following Jesus in college. Kim has spent many years in both the white and black Church, bringing with her helpful and challenging insights into journeying together as the people of God from "every tribe, tongue, and nation."
Today we have another edition of our “conversations” series with Adam & Heather Russell. 2020 has been a wild year to say the least. On today's episode Adam and Heather provide some helpful pastoral reflection after the first six months of this crazy year.
John Barnett is a veteran in Vineyard Worship known for his songs “Father of Lights” and “Holy and Anointed One,” as well as his trademark beard. He is a worship leader, songwriter, mentor, and teacher, and his songs have become standards in churches around the world. He and his wife Marie (author of “Breathe”) carry a passion for traveling the country to train up young worship leaders, sharing their unique experiences and stories of the Vineyard Movement. John and Marie live in Montana where they enjoy being parents and grandparents, and living the country life. On this wide-ranging episode, John shares stories from the earliest days of Vineyard Worship working with founder John Wimber and producer Randy Rigby. John provides words of fatherly wisdom for those currently involved in worship ministry trying to navigate the ever-changing world of the Church, our culture, and their intersection with the music industry. This is an entertaining and rich episode!
This episode is part of our new series, Black Voices In The Vineyard, which features interviews with black leaders from around the Vineyard movement.
Gary Dawkins is a site pastor at the Vineyard Church in Syracuse, NY. On this challenging episode, Gary and our host Adam Russell tackle larger themes of systemic racism in our society. This episode culminates with a discussion on how to frame our response within the context of the Kingdom of God.
This re-broadcast episode is part of our new series, Black Voices In The Vineyard, which features interviews with Black leaders from around the Vineyard movement.
Josh Williams is the Lead Pastor of the Elm City Vineyard in New Haven, CT and serves on the Executive Board for Vineyard USA. Originally from Iowa, Josh moved to New Haven to attend Yale and later Yale Divinity School where he earned his M.Div. He was the first intern at the Elm City Vineyard where he started prayer groups on Yale’s campus and established and grew a connection with Agape Church for the Housed and Unhoused. He served as a campus minister at Yale for InterVarsity before becoming ECV’s first full-time Lead Pastor in 2014. He currently lives with his wife Tina and their daughter Zoe in the Edgewood neighborhood of New Haven. In this episode, Josh and our host Adam Russell discuss Josh's reluctant journey into pastoral ministry from his small town Iowa roots to Yale Divinity School. This wide-ranging conversation covers a lot of helpful ground from the power of ministering together with your spouse (Josh's wife is Tina Colón Williams, vocal phenom and previous Ferment podcast guest) to learning to preach like a worship leader to the concept of worship as protest.
This re-broadcast episode is part of our new series, Black Voices In The Vineyard, which features interviews with Black leaders from around the Vineyard movement.
Shyla and Leon Powell are this week's guests. Leon is the worship pastor at the Vineyard Church in Syracuse, NY, and Shyla leads worship at the Syracuse Vineyard as well as works as a clinical therapist with the Salvation Army. This conversation runs the gamut — from personal stories about growing up Black in predominately white environments to the blessings and challenges of leading worship together as a married couple. Both Shyla and Leon share some important personal insights from their own lives as well as hopes for the growing multi-ethnic Church experience.
This episode is part of our new series, Black Voices In The Vineyard, which features interviews with Black leaders from around the Vineyard movement.
Joshua Miller is a pastor, worship leader, and songwriter in Lancaster, California. Joshua's powerful voice was featured on Vineyard Worship's first two singles of 2019, ALL THE SAME & YOU'RE CARRYING ME.
On this re-broadcast episode Joshua recounts his story of abandoning faith at a young age to pursue a life of crime and violence, and eventually finding his way back through dramatic encounters with the Living God. Joshua also shares great insight into the local church's journey into a broader multi-cultural worship expression.
This episode is part of a series we're calling Black Voices In The Vineyard, which will feature interviews with Black leaders from around the Vineyard movement. On this episode our host Adam Russell sits down with Geno Olison, leader of Vineyard USA's Diversity Initiative, to discuss how the Church should respond in times of crisis and in the aftermath of events like the killing of George Floyd and subsequent protests.
Paul Baloche has written hundreds of worship songs that are sung by thousands of churches each week. “Open The Eyes Of My Heart,” “Above All,”“Hosanna (Praise Is Rising),” “Your Name,” and countless others are congregational favorites throughout the world. A three-time Dove Award-winning songwriter, Paul has recorded 12 albums for Integrity Music and travels the globe teaching and leading others in worship. Through Leadworship.com, he developed a series of Master Classes designed to equip and train leaders and worship teams. He also served as the Worship Pastor at Community Christian Fellowship in Lindale, TX for over 25 years, is an ordained minister, and received an MDiv from the Methodist Episcopal Church. He currently resides in New York City with his wife Rita. They have three grown children and three grand children. On this episode, Paul and our host Adam Russell explore the practical, philosophical, and spiritual sides of the art of worship songwriting. Paul is a deep well providing many nuggets of wisdom from his vast experience.
Don’t miss this interview!
A native of Northwest Indiana, Corey Voss is now a Tennessee-based worship leader and songwriter who serves as Worship Pastor for Gateway Church. He is also an artist and songwriter with Integrity Music and the founder of Madison Street Worship. His songs include “I Got Saved” and “Praise The King,” along with “Psalm 92 (O Most High)” and “We Come To You Jesus,” both of which he co-wrote with Paul Baloche. Corey has also written and recorded with Michael Farren, Lauren Daigle, Jennie Lee Riddle, Jared Anderson, and Dustin Smith. On this episode, Corey and our host Adam Russell explore Corey's background growing up Catholic. As a teen Corey encountered Jesus in a new way, and this encounter changed the course of his life and called him into worship leadership. Adam and Corey then unpack Corey's songwriting journey, providing both practical and inspirational insight for those who feel the call to write songs for their local churches.
Putty Putman is a member of the senior leadership team at Vineyard Church of Central Illinois and co-leads the preaching team. He also oversees the School of Kingdom Ministry, a supernatural training and discipleship school hosted by local churches around the world. As a gifted communicator and passionate equipper, Putty loves to see people grow in the conviction of who they are in Christ and be released to live a naturally supernatural lifestyle empowered by the Holy Spirit. Putty, in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. in theoretical quantum physics, ran headlong into the power and reality of the Holy Spirit during a supernatural encounter in China. Following the leading of Jesus to sell everything he had to purchase the “pearl of great price,” Putty terminated a successful career in physics to pursue learning, leading, and training others to move in the power of the Holy Spirit. On this episode Putty and our host Adam Russell unpack what it means to follow the voice of the Holy Spirit, not only in the Kairos moments of visible power but also in what Putty calls "Seinfeld" times, which are those moments where nothing seems to be happening but God is at work in more ways than we understand.
This is the next edition of a special series we're calling the COVID Check-In. In this series we get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic. In this episode we talk with Jay Pathak, lead pastor of the Mile High Vineyard in Denver, CO. With states starting to ease restrictions and re-open, Jay and Adam tackle the pressing questions facing the Church in this post-quarantine new normal.
Harmony Smith is the Director of Worship for Vineyard UK/Ireland. In addition to this role, she co-pastors Belfast City Vineyard in Northern Ireland alongside her husband, Andy. On this episode Harmony unpacks her personal journey, specifically focusing on the role of the Holy Spirit in moments of encounter and in discovering practices of spiritual discipline. Harmony also shares a word from the Lord about raising up a generation of worship leaders who resemble the priest and prophet Samuel in knowing how to discern the voice of God in their lives and leadership.
This is the next edition of a special series we're calling the COVID Check-In. In this series we get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic. In this episode we talk with Dr. Elizabeth O. Pierre, licensed professional counselor and assistant professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling & Counseling Psychology at North Park University in Chicago, IL. Adam and Dr. Pierre tackle the layers of new issues facing church leaders in the time of quarantine, specifically addressing the topic of burnout.
Worship leader and songwriter Matt Redman has penned some of the most-beloved worship anthems in the modern Church. Songs such as “The Heart of Worship,” “10,000 Reasons,” “Blessed Be Your Name,” and “Build My Life” are sung around the world and will continue to be sung for many years to come. In early 2020, Matt released his 14th album,Let There Be Wonder. On this episode, Matt and our host Adam Russell mine Matt's wisdom on the role of worship leaders as servants who not only lead people in singing to God, but who help people see God. From there, they delve into the challenges faced by worship leaders in this time of quarantine and virtual church. This is a rich conversation, as Matt’s words have resonance and relevance now more than ever.
This is the next edition of a special series we're calling the COVID Check-In. In this series we get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic. In this episode we talk with Phil Chorlian, senior pastor of the North Jersey Vineyard in South Hackensack, NJ. Phil and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19 back in March. Being so close to the NYC area, Phil and his church have been directly affected by the virus, including tragically losing a member of their congregation to the disease.
Cody Carnes is a worship leader and songwriter whose recent collaboration with his wife, Kari Jobe Carnes, and Elevation Worship resulted in the timely song "The Blessing." Cody's new album Run To The Father released on March 13, 2020, just as the US was moving into quarantine. On this episode, Adam and Cody dive into the idea of "keeping your antenna up" as a songwriter, listening for the voice of the Lord and what He is speaking to the Church today. They explore the back story of "The Blessing,” an example of God's hand at work through a simple song that found its way into the Church at large on the cusp of a global pandemic. Cody's bio: Cody Carnes is a worship leader and songwriter whose passion is to create a meeting place for God and people with music. He spends most of his time traveling and leading worship with his wife, Kari Jobe Carnes. The couple has co-written numerous songs together, including “Closer To Your Heart,” “The Garden” and “Lover Of My Soul” from her album The Garden, and “Let The Heavens Open” from her album Majestic.
This is the next edition of a special series we're calling the COVID Check-In. In this series we get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic. Today, we talk with John and Judith Hix, lead pastors of the Seattle Vineyard in Washington State. They had an early personal brush with COVID-19.
Stu G is a guitarist, songwriter, and producer. Stu is best known as the guitarist for the British band Delirious?, who—for nearly two decades—penned many of the popular worship songs in modern Christendom. He was also a member of the distinguished CompassionArt songwriters collective, which boasted heavy-hitters Paul Baloche, Darlene Zschech, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Israel Houghton. Stu lives in Nashville with his wife Karen. On this episode, Stu and our host Adam Russell dig into Stu's origin story leading to the birth of Delirious?. They then discuss the riches found in the Sermon on the Mount, specifically the Beatitudes. This passage of scripture has become a passion project for Stu culminating in "The Beatitudes Project" - a feature-length documentary that has spawned an album, book, podcast, and group experience featuring artists, thinkers, and change-makers from all over the world who grapple with this timely question: does the most famous sermon in history still apply? This conversation on the text of Matthew 5-7 has particular relevance in this time of COVID-19 quarantine and economic crisis.
This is the next edition of a special series we're calling the COVID Check-In. In this series we will get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic. Today, we talk with Hal Donaldson, CEO of Convoy of Hope, about their mission to provide 10 million meals during this crisis.
As a faith-based, nonprofit organization, Convoy of Hope has helped more than 115 million people throughout the world by sharing food, water, emergency supplies, agricultural know-how, and opportunities that empower people to live independent lives, free from poverty, disease and hunger.
Jesse Duley is the training coordinator for Vineyard Worship in the UK & Ireland. In addition to his role at Vineyard Worship UKI, Jesse serves as worship pastor at Kingdom Vineyard in St. Andrew's, Scotland. In this episode Jesse recounts his faith journey, which led to his discovery of the spiritual discipline of sabbath and finding God in the small, everyday things of life. Then, Adam and Jesse discuss the need for local churches and worship leaders to find their own voice rather than just being an echo of the popular worship culture. The episode closes with a conversation about the challenges of leading worship online in this current climate. Jesse is a fount of wisdom and experience you won't want to miss!
This is the first edition of a special series we're calling COVID Check-In. In this series we will get an on-the-ground look at how faith leaders and churches are dealing with the global pandemic. Today, we talk with John & Kara Kim, pastors of the 166 in Hells Kitchen, Manhattan, NYC. In addition to his work as a pastor, John is a highly-respected economist.
Steve Cuss is the author of the influential book, "Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs” (published by NEXT Leadership Network), and serves as lead pastor at Discover Christian Church in Broomfield, CO. On today's episode, Steve and Adam discuss chronic anxiety and its effect on our personal lives, our teams, and the society in which we live. This is an important conversation, especially in the current global pandemic.
From Steve's website:
I love leaders, and I see how much pressure they carry. My particular concern is to bring relief by equipping them with tools for individual and team health. I especially enjoy helping leaders break long stuck patterns in themselves and their organizations.
I cut my teeth on leadership anxiety when I served as a chaplain at a level one trauma hospital. The hospital sent us into every conceivable human experience and we had nothing but our wits and the presence of God to get us through. In that baptism of fire, I learned how to pay attention to what was going on under the surface of my own life, and also the dynamics between family members. One of the supervisors was Murray Bowen’s student, so I was steeped in family systems theory and then later studied it and cybernetics more formally in graduate school. My unique experience and training deepened my leadership capacity to manage anxiety and notice it in groups. I have sixteen hundred hours of supervised ministry in Clinical Pastoral Education. I hold a Master of Divinity from Emmanuel Christian Seminary where I focused on Hebrew Scriptures and Family Systems. My thesis was based on the Hebrew Scriptures’ dignity laws in Leviticus and Exodus and how a suburban church can engage local and global poverty through the lens of reciprocity and dignity rather than charity.
Since 2005, I have served as Lead Pastor of Discovery Christian Church in Broomfield, Colorado, an innovative and entrepreneurial church that has grown from 150 to more than 1000 in weekly attendance. The church intentionally welcomes spiritual seekers and skeptics and is passionate about partnerships that break the local and global poverty cycle. I have also served at a mega church in Las Vegas, on a ranch for struggling teens, and as a youth minister in the Appalachian region.
I was privileged to grow up in Perth, Western Australia, in an adventurous family of origin. After moving to the United States for theological study, I married Lisa and together we have two sons and a daughter, in whom I take great delight. When I am not working, you can find me laughing with my family, knee-deep in a trout stream, or trying a guitar I cannot afford at a local music store.
Susanne "Soose" Courtney is a worship leader and pastor at Manchester Vineyard in the UK, and a broadcast journalist working for a national BBC radio station
On this episode, our host Adam Russell talks with Soose about her backstory as a kid of the '90s finding her way to faith and eventually into leading worship in a Vineyard church. Soose is a trusted guide with wise words for worship leaders, especially for women in worship leadership.
Soose then gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to be a person of faith in the world of mainstream media in our current cultural climate.
This is a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss!!
Today we have another edition in our "conversations" series. This time we hear from Vineyard School of Worship Director, Mike O'Brien, as he discusses the practical topic of building effective set lists in every season of your church's life.
BONUS EPISODE
How do we lead our families, our churches, ourselves in this moment?
How do we follow Jesus?
How do we press into new ideas and new creativity in this strange time?
Today we have special edition of our “conversations” series with Adam & Heather Russell. Together, Adam & Heather take a look at the personal and leadership issues brought up by COVID-19, challenging us to ask the big questions.
Tune in to Vineyard Worship's Facebook page on Wednesday, March 25th at 12pm Eastern time for a live Q & A with Adam and Heather Russell.
Mark Fields currently serves as the Director of Global & Intercultural Ministry for Vineyard USA. Prior to assuming his current position, he was the Senior Pastor of the Vineyard Community Church in Pomona, CA for over 20 years. As a lifelong learner, Mark attended Fuller Seminary and the London School of Theology, and he has traveled and ministered extensively around the world. He and his wife Karen have been married for nearly 40 years, and are the parents of three adult children and a growing number of grandchildren. On this week's episode, we get a look into Mark's unusual journey into mission work. Mark also shares some inspiring stories of church planting and evangelism from Vineyard USA's work in over half of the world's countries.
On this week's episode, we have return guest Andy Squyres. Andy is the Worship Pastor at the Queen City Church in Charlotte, NC. He has served in local church ministry for many years and is a talented songwriter celebrated for his authenticity. He is best-known for his raw and beautiful album Cherry Blossoms. Andy is a native Californian who, along with his wife and kids, has called Charlotte home since the late ’90s. The song Cherry Blossoms will be featured as Vineyard Worship's monthly single in April 2020.
Andy and our host Adam Russell plunge headlong into Andy's creative process with a specific focus on Andy's upcoming record Kingfisher. Andy is a deep well, giving us both practical tools and high-level inspiration as we seek to develop our own creative practice! You'll leave this episode inspired to dig deeper and find your true creative voice.
Jim Zartman is a musician, producer, and coach. As a songwriter and musician, he has created music for films, commercials, podcasts, and more. As a producer, he is the owner and operator of Talkie Records Studio in Lynn, MA and co-founder of “The Art of Growth – Enneagram Panels,” which is one of the world’s most-popular Enneagram podcasts. In addition to the podcast, Jim provides typing and coaching to individuals and organizations and, alongside his wife Abby, coaches couples in how to design their relationships to reflect their values. On this episode, Adam and Jim unpack the Enneagram, the popular personality-typing tool. Jim provides helpful real-life examples of ways the Enneagram can be used for personal growth and to promote health in relationships. This is an informative episode for both Enneagram enthusiasts and those unfamiliar with this powerful tool.
Stephen Roach is host of the Makers & Mystics podcast and founder of The Breath & The Clay creative arts movement, an international community of artists and creatives. Stephen travels as a keynote speaker, event curator and creative coach, conducting workshops and events centered on the exploration of creativity and the spiritual life. He is the author of four volumes of poetry, an illustrated children’s book titled Satchel Willoughby & The Realm of Lost Things, and his recent guide, “Five Creativity Killers and How To Avoid Them.”
Alongside speaking and writing, Stephen is a multi-instrumentalist with a background in ethnomusicology. His band Songs of Water composes for film and television and has contributed music to the works of recording artists Ricky Skaggs, Josh Garrels, Jonathan & Melissa Helser, John Mark McMillan, and many others. On this week's episode we're talking all things creative. Stephen and our host Adam Russell tackle topics from the nature of God as Creator, and the reality that creativity at its core is a spiritual practice, to ways creativity and the arts inspire worship. They also provide prophetic critique, leaving us with a much broader definition of creativity and challenging us to live artful lives.
This week's guests are Darren & Jessie Clarke — worship leaders, songwriters, and authors of the global worship hit “I Love Your Presence.” Jessie grew up in the Vineyard movement while Darren was a child prodigy playing guitar in London clubs and pubs when he was 13. As late teens, they independently moved to California and were each instrumental in the formation of “The Burn Service,” a vibrant young adult ministry with a creative worship expression that was captured on several Vineyard Worship recordings. It was from this ministry that their famous song was born, and they have since run a music academy, started a boutique label, and entered the podcast production space. Currently based in Nashville, the Clarkes have a passion for songwriting, and specifically writing for the local church. On this podcast, we delve into their personal and ministry lives, from their British upbringing to their meeting on the Central Coast of California. They recount the move of God which culminated in both the “The Burn Service" and the creation of "I Love Your Presence,” and then do a deep dive into the topic of creativity, sharing amazing stories of how the Lord has led them to unlock different facets of their creative lives.
This week we bring you another installment in our “conversations” series. Host Adam Russell and producer Casey Corum dig into Kingdom values in worship, centered around four themes: Hungry, Humble, Human, and Home. While rooted in our theology and informed by our history, our values are not meant to be set in stone, but rather to be descriptive and adaptable as we walk out our lives of faith with the Living God. You won’t want to miss this essential conversation exploring the “why” underneath the “how” of our worship expression!
Mike O’Brien is a worship pastor, speaker, record producer, and songwriter. With over 25 years experience in the trenches of local church worship ministry and serving in multiple facets of worship across different denominations, Mike is a trusted voice in helping musicians “more fully worship God with their instruments and lives.” Mike currently serves as the Director for the Vineyard School of Worship and lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife Susan and their son Ezekiel. In this wide-ranging and very practical episode, our host Adam Russell sits down with Mike to tackle the most common issues churches face in building healthy worship ministries.
Terry Butler is a veteran Vineyard songwriter and worship pastor, but he is first and foremost a worshipper. Drawn into the mystery and majesty of God through anointed hymns in his early childhood, Terry has written songs and pastored worship for over 42 years. Best known for the classic Vineyard songs "Cry Of My Heart,” "At The Cross,” "Psalm 19 (May The Words Of My Mouth),” and the 2019 Vineyard Worship single "All The Same,” his pastoral work in raising up younger generations into ministry reflects his passion for true, heartfelt congregational worship. In this power-packed episode, Terry shares his journey into worship — from playing with the Jesus Movement band One Truth to discovering the intimacy and vulnerability of the worship songwriting of the Vineyard. Using Adam's words, Terry is a 'PhD worship pastor” teeming with wisdom and a rich legacy of calling out and raising up worship leaders and songwriters.
David Berguño is the Worship and Young Adults Pastor of Viña Las Condes in Santiago, Chile where he lives with his wife Marjorie Brownell. With a background in songwriting and arranging, he has written and produced worship in Chile for many years and has led worship since he was a teen. On this episode, David gives us a window into his international upbringing, which spans the Western Hemisphere from Chile to Venezuela to the U.S. His multi-lingual and multi-cultural life experience gives him a unique voice as the Church at large wrestles with issues of race, globalism, and cultural division. This is especially relevant in the U.S. as we seek to embrace the growing diversity of our country and its churches.
Lauri Varieur is a former VP of Creative Brand/Social Media/Visual for top fashion brands BCBGMAXAZRIA and Donna Karan. She is now co-lead pastor — alongside her husband Wade — of Vineyard Fullerton, an eclectic church plant in downtown Fullerton, CA celebrating its 6th anniversary. On this episode, Lauri shares her journey growing up in the greater NYC area and coming to a real faith at the Manhattan Vineyard under the leadership of Mike & Char Turrigiano. Feeling called into the "mission field" from a young age, Lauri found herself in the fashion industry with a call to pastor those around her. This is an inspiring conversation about our call to follow Jesus in every context in which we find ourselves.
SEASON 2 PREMIERE!!
Chris Lizotte is a singer-songwriter and worship leader best known for his songs "Glory The King,” "I Love Your Ways,” and "I Will Trust You.” Born and raised in Orange County, CA, Chris has led worship for The National Youth Leaders Convention, Promise Keepers, and Campus Crusade, and his songs have been recorded by Kim Walker-Smith, Crystal Lewis, Vineyard Worship, and Maranatha! Music.
On this episode Chris shares his faith journey — from growing up Catholic to coming to faith through a physical healing — as well as his journey into music and leading worship. Many prominent voices have spoken deeply and personally into Chris’s life and long road in worship ministry and mainstream music, including Chuck Smith, Kevin Prosch, John Wimber, and Eddie Espinosa. There is much to learn here.
SEASON ONE FINALE!
Mitchell Maldonado is an all-around creative and has worked in virtually every aspect of the music industry as well as with all things tech and design. After studying music production in school, Mitchell embarked upon a diverse career that includes touring with various bands (most notably the CCM band The Neverclaim), working in studios across the country, engineering live audio, and acting as owner/producer/engineer/musician at House Below Productions. He currently serves as Media Director at the Vineyard in Boise, Idaho, where he lives with his beautiful wife Lindsay and their fur baby Clyde. On this final episode of our first season, we hear Mitchell’s journey into both faith and full-time music. Also, we take a peek “behind the curtain” to explore the rewarding behind-the-scenes work that goes into making records.
Josh Williams is Lead Pastor of the Elm City Vineyard (ECV) in New Haven, CT and serves on the Executive Board for Vineyard USA. Originally from Iowa, Josh moved to New Haven to attend Yale, and later Yale Divinity School where he earned his M.Div. At Yale, he served as a campus minister for InterVarsity before becoming ECV’s first full-time pastor in 2014. He currently lives with his wife Tina (vocal phenom and previous Ferment podcast guest) and their daughter Zoe.
In this episode, Josh and our host Adam Russell discuss Josh's reluctant journey into pastoral ministry and explore the power of ministering with your spouse, the art of preaching like a worship leader, and the concept of worship as protest.
John Elmer is a church planter and lead pastor of the Vineyard Church in Syracuse, NY. He and his wife Gwen started the church in 1991 with six people in their living room, and that church has prospered into a multi-site church with four locations and 1500+ in attendance across ten services. John also oversees the northeast region of Vineyard churches in the US. On this episode, John and our host Adam Russell discuss John’s journey of faith — from growing up Catholic to having a dramatic encounter with the Lord in high school, to moving to California where he crossed paths with the Vineyard. John and Adam delve into the qualities of good leadership, the importance of risk-taking with the freedom to fail, and multi-cultural ministry.
Matt Nall is a drummer, producer, husband, and father of two. In addition to drumming for over 20 years in both live and studio settings, Matt is a key part of the Campbellsville Vineyard worship community. He also serves as technical director for Campbellsville University’s theater department. On this practical episode, Matt and our host Adam Russell dive into the vital role of the drummer in our worship settings, unpacking years of hard-won wisdom on a myriad of topics that will benefit every member of your worship team!
This week's guest is Josh Baldwin, worship leader and songwriter with Bethel Music. On this week's episode, Josh recounts his childhood growing up the son of a worship pastor as well as his first worship team experience as a drummer at the age of 12. Josh shares key insights into bringing our true selves to our worship leadership, and he and our host Adam Russell discuss Josh’s recent success as a songwriter with recent Dove-award nominations. There is also an in-depth conversation about Duke basketball and Josh's thoughts about the current NBA season. (Maybe we'll launch another podcast: Worship Leaders On Basketball). Josh signed with Bethel Music in 2014 and moved to Redding, CA to join Bethel Church where he was featured on the Bethel Music collective release, Have It All (2016). He then released his first solo effort, The War Is Over, with the label in mid-2017 to critical acclaim, debuting in the top-three sector of the American and British Christian music charts. As a worship leader, Josh enjoys creating space for people to feel seen, encouraged, and invited into intimacy with God where true peace and hope is found. Josh lives with his wife Sheila and their two children in Redding, CA, and continues to tour domestically and internationally.
The Ferment continues its "conversations" series with Adam & Heather Russell. On this episode, they address the topic of friendship in all its various shapes and sizes, exploring the reality that even Jesus surrounded himself with a group of friends during his time on earth.
Kathy Maskell is the leader of the Vineyard Justice Network, an organization dedicated to showcasing the work of Vineyard churches as they confront injustice. Kathy also serves as a member of the Vineyard USA Executive Team and as pastor of discipleship at Blue Route Vineyard (Media, PA) alongside her husband and frequent Ferment guest, Dr. Caleb Maskell. A child of Buddhist immigrants from Vietnam, Kathy recounts her conversion to Christianity and discusses with host, Adam Russell, her journey into working on issues of justice, touching on the deep relationship between worship and compassion.
Our host Adam Russell sits down with Dr. Caleb Maskell, a church historian, worship pastor, and return Ferment podcast guest. On this week's episode, they discuss the ongoing impact of the renewal of the mid-1990s, specifically the "Toronto Blessing,” and share personal stories from their own visits to the Toronto Airport Vineyard (now the Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship). Dr. Maskell leads the Society of Vineyard Scholars and is the Worship Pastor at Blue Route Vineyard Community Church outside Philadelphia, PA. He holds a PhD from Princeton University, focusing on the history of American Christianity, and has taught at Princeton Theological Seminary and Fordham University. Dr. Maskell is passionate about developing leaders and institutions that will help to produce a healthy, courageous, and hospitable future for the Church in the 21st century.
In 2007, he co-planted Elm City Vineyard Church in New Haven, CT with his wife Kathy, who is active in social justice and worked for six years as the U.S. Advocacy Director for Love146 — an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking and exploitation. They currently live in Media, PA with their son Josiah and daughter Emmanuelle.
Costa Mitchell is a church planter, pastor, and the former National Director for the Vineyard movement in South Africa. In 1982, he was the planting pastor of the first Vineyard church outside of the US in Johannesburg. Costa came to faith in the Jesus Movement in South Africa that coincided with the movement of the same name in the US. Costa was instrumental in the early global work of the Vineyard and John Wimber.
In this episode, Costa shares his personal journey and the challenge of establishing an intentionally multi-cultural church under the shadow of apartheid. Costa then shares with us some hard-won gems of leadership wisdom. This is a rich episode!
Millennial Whoa (also Millennial Whoop)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The millennial whoa (whoop) is a melodic pattern alternating between the fifth and third notes in a major scale, typically starting on the fifth, in the rhythm of straight 8th-notes, and often using the "wa" and "oh" syllables. It has been used extensively in 2010s pop music and modern worship music.
This week on the podcast Adam sits down with five millennial worship leaders and influencers to discuss calling and vocation, their hopes and aspirations, misconceptions about their generation, and many other topics.
Featured on the podcast are Alexandria Faison (Davenport, IA), Job Ang (Walnut, CA), Sarah Emano (Fort Collins, CO), Sam Crabtree (Cañon City, CO), and Rian Emano (Overland Park, KS).
This special episode of the Ferment was recorded live at the Songs & Stories event in August 2019 in Campbellsville, Kentucky. It features a wide-ranging panel discussion on the topics of constraint, comparison, sustainable creativity, and numerous other topics. The panel includes past podcast guests John Mark McMillan, Taylor Leonhardt, Fran Pratt, Ted Kim, and Jared Boyd. The panel is moderated by our host Adam Russell.
Fran Pratt - "The Litanist" - is Pastor of Worship and Liturgy at Peace of Christ Church in Round Rock, TX, where she lives with her spouse and two daughters. On this episode, she recounts her journey — from growing up Southern Baptist to finding the Vineyard (replete with strong coffee and rock’n’roll) to finding significant life in the contemplative tradition of the Church. The Litanist posts weekly Litanies at www.franpratt.com and extra monthly litanies and content for her patrons at www.patreon.com/franpratt
John Mark McMillan is a platinum-selling songwriter and recording artist best known for his songs "How He Loves," "Future/Past," and "King Of My Heart," co-written with his wife Sarah.
John Mark is known for bending genres and defying categorization by carving out his own unique and independent path. With an ear for melody and a poet’s eye for metaphor, no topic has been off-limits. While each of his albums over the past decade have continued to explore new territory, it’s McMillan’s ability to give lyric and language to the human experience that many consider his greatest gift.
McMillan is no stranger to success with nearly half a million monthly listeners on Spotify and 40 million Spotify streams, but he won’t let those things define him. He’s learned a lot about himself since his previous studio album Borderland, which held a Top 15 spot on the iTunes Albums chart and No. 41 on Billboard’s Top 200. “I’ve found that there’s a profound restlessness in the gap between the ideals of youth and the realities of adulthood,” says McMillan, “even when, especially when, you get what you wanted.”
In this compelling follow-up to their previous Ferment conversation, Adam and John Mark first discuss John Mark’s upcoming record — diving into his production and writing process. They then explore the topic of deconstruction and its purpose in our journey. Lastly, they examine the idea that our creative work allows the very personal to become the most universal in connecting with people.
Taylor Leonhardt is a worship leader and singer/songwriter based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Taylor was born and raised in Texas, where a childhood love for country music rooted deep in her heart. A strong yet subtle lyricist with silvery vocals reminiscent of Patty Griffin and Emmylou Harris, Leonhardt has taken those roots and crafted a sound all her own. Her latest release, RIVER HOUSE (available on iTunes and Spotify), has garnered praise for its warm, spacious production and soul-stirring songwriting.
In this inspiring conversation, Taylor and our host Adam Russell explore Taylor's journey as a songwriter. From the "brackish waters" of writing for both the Church and outside world to the role hospitality plays in our songwriting, Taylor's creative self-awareness invites us to dive deep in this special podcast!
Steve Nicholson is the long-time senior pastor of the Evanston Vineyard outside of Chicago, IL, and has served the Vineyard movement for 40 years training church leaders and church planters across the globe. Steve began ministering as a college student through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship in the early ‘70s. After graduating, he moved to the Chicago area where he and several other 20-something leaders founded a church that placed a high priority on contemporary worship, biblical teaching, committed relationships as a church family, and an openness to the work of the Holy Spirit. That church, now the Evanston Vineyard, is today a diverse congregation from over 50 nations with no majority racial or cultural group. In addition, the Evanston Vineyard has planted 10 other congregations in the Chicago area and another 15 in other cities and countries. In this practical episode, Steve and Adam break down ways in which we can see the Holy Spirit at work in our gatherings. This is "core Vineyard" stuff, featuring Steve's down-to-earth, accessible approach to following the Holy Spirit’s lead.
Shyla and Leon Powell are this week's guests. Leon is the worship pastor at the Vineyard Church in Syracuse, NY, and Shyla leads worship at the Syracuse Vineyard as well as works as a clinical therapist with the Salvation Army.
This conversation runs the gamut — from personal stories about growing up black in predominately white environments to the blessings and challenges of leading worship together as a married couple. Both Shyla and Leon share some important personal insights from their own lives as well as hopes for the growing multi-ethnic Church experience.
Jared Boyd is a pastor, spiritual director, and founder of The Order of Sustainable Faith, a missional monastic expression of the Vineyard Church. In addition to his role in Sustainable Faith, Jared is Pastor at Franklinton Abbey and is part of The Society of Vineyard Scholars. In this rich episode, Jared and Adam dig deep into the topic of discernment and explore the benefits of spiritual direction and a contemplative life. Jared is a deep well and this episode is overflowing with practical wisdom for the long-term life of faith. For more information about The Order of Sustainable Faith visit: https://www.sustainablefaith.com/
Samuel Lane is a worship leader, songwriter, and recording artist, and is currently the Creative Director at The Vineyard Church in St. Albans in the Greater London area. For over twenty years, he has worked to refine his songwriting, exploring musicality and faith, pouring his life into crafting songs that draw people closer to God. Lane has written and recorded 40 songs with Vineyard Worship, and his songs have been covered by various artists including Jesus Culture. In 2013, Samuel released his debut solo album, The Fire, which Christianity Magazine called “incredible - there hasn't been an album that has captured my attention in such a way for a long time.” In 2018, Lane released The Difference. “Maybe it’s the stripped-down urgency of Lane’s voice, the album’s eclectic sonic treasure-chest or simply the B3 humming throughout, but whatever it is, it’s enough to make you rethink today’s neat-and-tidy Christian music categories” (Pandora Blog, Curators’Choice). In this candid episode, Sam shares his journey into worship leading and songwriting as the son of Vineyard UK pioneers Chris and Fliss Lane. From the depths of a life given to the worship of God and the service of His people, Sam brings a treasure of insights to sustain and inspire all of us who serve weekly in the trenches of local church worship ministry.
Dr. Brittany Kim is an Old Testament scholar, adjunct professor, and spiritual director-in-training based in Chicago, IL. She has taught at Roberts Wesleyan College, Northeastern Seminary, and Bethel Seminary, and is the author of Lengthen Your Tent-Cords: The Metaphorical World of Israel's Household in the Book of Isaiah. Brittany is also the wife of Ferment podcast guest, Ted Kim. In this episode, Brittany and Adam dig into the Old Testament bringing out both specific and "meta" insights extremely useful for the modern worship leader. Brittany also highlights the frequency and importance of the theme of lament, particularly in the Psalms.
This is an important conversation for worship leaders and songwriters seeking more biblical expressions of worship in their personal and congregational lives.
Geno Olison is the co-lead pastor of the South Suburban Vineyard on in Chicago, IL. He also helps to lead the Diversity Initiative for Vineyard USA and is an accomplished musician, co-producing both Vineyard Soul projects: We Are Ready and Generous God. On this challenging episode, Geno shares his personal story as a black man coming into mostly white environments in education and the Church, and provides valuable insights into how we can all move toward a more welcoming and hospitable spirit to embrace a broader, multi-ethnic expression of the Church.
Mike Pilavachi is an author, speaker, and the founding pastor of Soul Survivor, a global youth movement based in the UK. Additionally, he is the lead pastor of Soul Survivor Watford church outside of London. His long track record of pastoring worship leaders includes Matt Redman and Tim Hughes, both of whom started working under Mike's leadership from an early age. Rich with Mike's pastoral wisdom on topics from the fault line of the lead pastor/worship leader relationship, to the precious gift of worship, to his concerns about the current state of worship ministry in the Church, this episode is one you don’t want to miss!
Melisa Keller is the Director of Events & Project Management for Vineyard Worship. In her role, Melisa oversees Vineyard Worship Leader Retreats and Rise events, and serves as project manager for all products and releases. In this episode, Melisa recounts her faith journey growing up in the Vineyard as the daughter of drummer Bill Dragoo, who was featured on many early Vineyard recordings of the ‘90s. Adam and Melisa then discuss the role of the prophetic in worship leadership highlighting the need to pastor the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our gatherings. Melisa attends the Vineyard church in Fullerton, CA where she helps oversee worship.
This special edition of the podcast is entitled “So You've Turned 35” featuring a candid and helpful conversation between our host Adam Russell and his wife Heather about this overlooked stage of life.
This is an important episode discuss both the pitfalls and opportunities we face when life is at its fullest. Whether you are in this life stage, not quite yet, or even beyond it, there is gold in pastoral wisdom shared in this episode.
Sarah Pemberton is a worship leader, songwriter, and — alongside her husband Grant — co-pastors the Nashville Vineyard in Tennessee. In this episode Sarah shares the origins of the Nashville Vineyard, from planting in the basement of a restaurant to acquiring the second oldest church building in Nashville. An added anecdote involves an American Idol finalist and a renovation television show! Adam and Sarah then dive into her prolific and prophetic songwriting practice, pulling out both inspiring and practical insights for creatives in any field.
Sam Yoder is a chiropractor in Campbellsville, KY and the author of the modern Vineyard hymns “All Things Rise,” “Wonderful,” and the upcoming Vineyard Worship single, “Jesus Beautiful.” In this wide-ranging conversation, Sam shares about his journey - from being raised Old Order Amish to discovering the music of Bob Dylan and the writing of Carl Sagan. Sam and Adam cover various topics including the experience of the immigrant and outsider in society, the songwriting genius of Dylan, and Sam's deep love of space and the universe that inspired his upcoming album, The Reaches, featuring songs about black holes and other surprises. Sam is an inspiring and curious person who pursues his creative life with ferocity. This is a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss.
Josh Ray is a producer, worship leader, and the owner of Anchour Studios in Windham, Maine. In addition to running Anchour Studio he serves as worship pastor at the Vineyard Church in Mechanic Falls, Maine. Josh and his wife Ryan have five children and live a very full life surrounded by friends and family.
In this unique episode Josh and Adam dive into the world of music production, exploring what makes music truly great and why it is important to our life of worship.
Bob & Penny Fulton were founding leaders of the Vineyard Movement. Much of the Vineyard’s DNA was established in a small group that Bob & Penny started in the 1970s, a group that eventually became the Anaheim Vineyard. In this special episode, Bob & Penny share stories from their journey as well as the earliest stories of the Vineyard, a movement of people born out of hunger and desperation for more of God.
Paul Anleitner is a worship pastor based in Minneapolis, MN and host of the Deep Talks podcast - Exploring Theology and Meaning-Making. It was during college that Paul realized his calling to help people experience the Spirit of God through song and teaching. After his freshman year, he gave up his basketball scholarship to begin his journey with God in ministry. It led him through ups and downs, victories and disappointments, moments of running hard and moments of running away, leading worship, church planting, training to be a pastor, and finishing his degree to become a teacher. In 2006, he married the girl of his dreams, moved to Minnesota and got involved with cross-denominational gatherings of worship and prayer both locally and nationally. He served as regional director for an international worship and prayer ministry and traveled the country meeting with pastors, worship leaders and musicians and helped launch city-wide prayer and worship events. In 2009, he joined the staff of Redeeming Love Church in St. Paul, MN as their worship director and is still serving there today.His is on the staff of Redeeming Love Church in St. Paul, MN as their worship director. In this episode Paul shares his journey, beginning in the charismatic movement and moving through various other denominations — all the while broadening and deepening his experience of God in worship and developing a deep love for the whole Church.
John Kim is an Investor, entrepreneur, and co-pastor of The166, a Vineyard church plant in the Hell's Kitchen section of midtown Manhattan, NY. After graduating from Harvard in 1995, John received his Ph.D. in Economics from MIT in 1998. John joined MSD Capital in 1998, serving as partner from 2001 to 2008. He then founded the Karamaan Group —a long-term investing firm that takes ownership interest in public and private companies. John resides in Manhattan with his wife, Kara, and son, Samuel. The Kims are one of three founding families of Coram Deo: A House of Worship, Prayer and Entrepreneurship, located in midtown Manhattan. In this unique episode, John shares his journey of being a Jesus follower in the fast-paced NYC business world, surviving with his faith intact and actually finding his God-breathed vocation in the midst of it. This is a deeply encouraging conversation for anyone seeking to walk out their calling, whether inside or outside the walls of the Church.
Carol Wimber-Wong was an early Vineyard pioneer and, along with her late husband John Wimber, helped birth the Vineyard Movement. Carol has been closely involved in the development of the Vineyard for over 40 years. In this broad conversation, Adam and Carol discuss her journey of faith and the deep impact the Quakers had on both her and John and the foundation of the Vineyard Movement. They then dive into her perspective on the history of the Vineyard and her dreams for the future Church.
Ray Hollenbach is an author, communicator, and pastor from Campbellsville, KY, and has written extensively about faith and culture for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, ChurchLeaders.com, SermonCentral.com, Relevant Magazine, My Faith Radio, and Collide Magazine. Ray earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Illinois State University and a master's degree in theology from Campbellsville University, and is currently a lecturer in theology at Campbellsville University. As an author, he has penned several books including Deeper Grace, a book designed to widen our understanding of grace from "salvation" to transformation, The Impossible Mentor, a book on the foundations of discipleship, and a small collection of very short stories addressing spiritual themes titled The Man with All the Answers (and other spiritual stories). After pastoring for 15 years, he is now passionate about helping people and organizations navigate change, and working with church leaders to focus on spiritual formation to create church-wide cultures of discipleship. In this episode of the podcast, Adam and Ray discuss Ray's journey in the discipleship movement of the 70s & 80s, to a Holy Spirit-inspired re-evaluation of his entire life, and back to a life radically surrendered to making disciples in the local church.
Audrey Assad is a recording artist, songwriter, and record producer from Nashville, TN. Her debut album, The House You’re Building, became the 2010 Christian Album of the Year on Amazon and the Christian Breakthrough Album of the Year on iTunes. That success led to collaborations and tours with Chris Tomlin, Tenth Avenue North, and Jars of Clay. In this episode, Audrey recounts her journey through multiple Christian denominations before landing in the Catholic Church. The conversation continues by diving deep into Audrey's creative process. She and Adam also discuss the under-representation of women in the production world as well as the over-emphasis on appearance in the Christian music industry.
This is part two of a special two-part Easter series. Host Adam Russell offers both hope and comfort as he wrestles with the tension between the promise of Easter and the reality of our day-to-day lives.
This is part one of a special two-part Easter series. Host Adam Russell brings us five thoughts on resurrection as we move through the Easter season.
Crispin Schroeder is a pastor, musician, and the host of the "Extra Crispy" podcast. In 2009 Crispin and his wife Dina planted the Northshore Vineyard Church in Covington, Louisiana. Though faith is central to everything Crispin does he is just as at home singing in a club on Saturday night as he is singing gospel songs in church on Sunday morning. Blending Blues, Americana, and Gospel with lyrical depth, Crispin has been cooking up a unique blend of roots music for over 2 decades penning soulful songs that celebrate life and explore longing in a way that is both earthy and spiritual. In addition to leading his own band, Crispin plays keyboards and accordion in a New Orleans-based Americana outfit Cactus Thief, and is a frequent member of Big Daddy O’s blues band. In January 2016 Crispin became one of the first musicians to help launch “Songs for Kids” at Children’s Hospital, New Orleans. Each Tuesday afternoon Crispin and local singer Mykia Jovan (Smoke n Bones) perform songs for patients and their families at Children’s Hospital. In this episode, Adam and Crispin discuss Crispin's spiritual and musical journey — through the deconstruction of his faith, to profound encounters with God, to the reconstruction process where he discovered his need to not only be reconciled to God but also to be reconciled to himself.
Joshua Miller is an African-American pastor, worship leader, and songwriter in Lancaster, California. Joshua's powerful voice was featured on Vineyard Worship's first two singles of 2019, ALL THE SAME & YOU'RE CARRYING ME.
In this episode Joshua recounts his story of abandoning faith at a young age to pursue a life of crime and violence, and eventually finding his way back through dramatic encounters with the Living God. Joshua also shares great insight into the local church's journey into a broader multi-cultural worship expression.
On this episode of the Ferment Podcast we take a break from our usual format. Adam and our first return guest Ted Kim discuss five of their favorite books that every worship leader should read in 2019. Don’t miss this episode!!
Noelle Shearer is a church planter, pastor, and songwriter in Denver, Colorado. Noelle’s formative years as a follower of Jesus were spent at the Vineyard Church in Columbus, Ohio under the leadership of Rich Nathan.
In this podcast Noelle tells her story — from feeling like an outsider in worship leadership to leading worship at the largest Vineyard church in the world — and shares about her current venture where she, her husband Will, and their three children are planting a neighborhood church in the Denver area.
Gabriel Wilson is a record producer, songwriter, and recording artist based in the greater Portland, Oregon area. His most-recent album productions include the debut album Touching Heaven from Influence Music as well as multiple chart-topping #1 BillBoard Albums such as Mercury & Lightning (John Mark McMillan), Every Nation (Lindy Conant & the Circuit Riders) and Bethel Music’s Tides & You Make Me Brave. Wilson has also co-written many songs including “Spirit Lead Me” from Michael Ketterer, “Nothing Stands Between Us” and “No Country” from John Mark McMillan, “Forever” from Kari Jobe, “Letting Go” from Steffany Gretzinger, and ASCAP Award-winning song “Ever Be” from Bethel. Wilson co-owns and operates Feng Sway Studio in the Pacific Northwest and is a co-founder of RMA, an “anti”-label bent on championing “Equity for Artists” by helping artists navigate the brave new world of the modern music industry. He is also a WorshipU online instructor, a teacher at various songwriting and worship conferences globally, and a songwriting mentor for writers from all over the world via Skype — helping writers break through blocks and sharpen their skills. On this episode Adam and Gabriel delve into Gabriel's unique story and what it means to develop as a creative person in the Kingdom of God.
Anabeth Morgan is a worship pastor, songwriter, and teacher at the Mile High Vineyard in Denver, CO. Originally from a suburb of Memphis, Tennessee, Anabeth has always loved the Church, but it was within the walls of the Vineyard Church in Kansas City, MO that she began to feel God tugging on her heart to lead others in worship.
She is featured on numerous Vineyard projects such as Cultivation Generation Live – My Foundation and Servant Wide Awake and, most recently, released a solo project entitled A Place Your Glory Dwells. Having travelled the world leading worship and coaching leaders and teams, she is an in-demand conference worship leader, teacher, and speaker.
In this episode, Anabeth and Adam go deep into Anabeth's unlikely journey into worship leading to the present day where she plays an active role in coaching other worship leaders to lead with a pastoral heart and prophetic edge. Her heart is to see God's Kingdom come to earth so that people would be healed, set free, changed and moved to say "Yes!" to Jesus.
Grimaldi Martinez-Melendez is a bi-lingual worship leader and pastor at the North Jersey Vineyard in the greater New York City area. In this episode, Grimaldi and Adam cover multiple topics ranging from walking out the daily realities of multi-cultural ministry to raising kids who love God and can discover their musical gifting.
Carl Tuttle is a pastor, pioneering worship leader, songwriter, church planter, and conference speaker. He has composed dozens of songs and is most known for "Hosanna," which is certified as a gold record and sung by Christians worldwide.
On this episode, Carl recounts his time in the early days of the Vineyard Movement where a group of hungry and desperate people discovered the very real and living God.
An integral part of the birth of the Vineyard Movement, he has been in ministry for over forty years and currently serves as a pastor at Vineyard at the River Church in Orange County, CA. Carl is a father of six grown children and a grandfather of four.
Ted Kim is a worship leader, songwriter, and pastor based in Evanston, Illinois. The son of Korean immigrants, Ted shares insights into the complex nature of multi-cultural and multi-ethnic ministry from his personal experience. He is currently the Senior Associate Pastor at The Evanston Vineyard after serving over 7 years as Worship Pastor at the Vineyard Church in Syracuse, NY. Ted is best known for his song Kyrie Eleíson (co-written with Cindy Rethmeier).
Cindy Rethmeier is one of the pioneering women worship leaders and songwriters of the modern worship era. She wrote some of Vineyard’s most well-known anthems (Exalt the Lord, I Bow Down) and served an integral role in children’s worship, penning the songs I Want to be Like Jesus and Good News. Cindy spent 7 years in an Anglican Church writing musical settings for prayers and seasonal antiphons for the liturgy, and her most-recent song — co-written with Vineyard pastor and worship leader Ted Kim — is Kyrie Eléison, a lament based on a prayer of petition used in ancient Christian liturgies translating as “Lord, have mercy.” Cindy lives in Southern California with her husband of 38 years, Steve. She has 2 married children & 9 grandchildren who are the inspiration for her name songs & lighthearted, everyday-life songs. On this episode Cindy shares wisdom learned from her journey — from the early days of the Vineyard movement to present day — learning to own her own voice and see herself as God has shaped her to be.
James Duke is a Nashville-based guitar player, best known for his work with John Mark McMillan, Jesus Culture, Kim Walker, and JOHNNYSWIM. On this deeply personal episode James opens up to Adam about his struggle with depression, even while on tour with some of the most-compelling names in the modern worship world.
Andy Squyres is a singer-songwriter from North Carolina. His songs are both heartbreaking and utterly hopeful. Andy's new song "You Bring The Morning" epitomizes this tension — and is more than worth a listen. In this wide-ranging conversation, Adam and Andy dig deep into what it means to evolve both as people and in our personal theology as we walk out our lives in relationship with God. Andy is currently the worship pastor of Queen City Church located in Charlotte, NC.
Hannah DeSpain is a vocalist and worship leader in Campbellsville, KY, featured on numerous Vineyard Worship projects such as Promises of Wonder and All Things Rise. She sits down with our host Adam Russell, her long-time friend, and shares her life story — from growing up singing in church with her twin sister Sarah to discovering a calling to lead people in worship in college to marrying her husband Matt. Hannah offers some hard-won and key insights as she and Adam discuss walking through seasons of suffering and loss as followers of Jesus.
This week we are featuring a special four part mini-series on dreaming with our, host Adam Russell. This powerful series not only will give you permission to dream again, but will also give you practical steps on how to see your dreams come to life. In this final installment Adam talks about living out our dreams.
This week we are featuring a special four part mini-series on dreaming with our host, Adam Russell. This powerful series not only will give you permission to dream again, but will also give you practical steps on how to see your dreams come to life. In this third installment Adam talks about persevering through hard times with our dreams.
This week we are featuring a special four part mini-series on dreaming with our host, Adam Russell. This powerful series not only will give you permission to dream again, but will also give you practical steps on how to see your dreams come to life. In this second installment Adam talks about dreaming out loud.
This week we are featuring a special four part mini-series on dreaming with our host, Adam Russell. This powerful series not only will give you permission to dream again, but will also give you practical steps on how to see your dreams come to life. In this first installment Adam talks about creating space to dream.
John Mark McMillan is a platinum-selling songwriter and recording artist best known for his songs "How He Loves," "Future/Past," and "King Of My Heart," co-written with his wife Sarah.
John Mark is known for bending genres and defying categorization by carving out his own unique and independent path. With an ear for melody and a poet’s eye for metaphor, no topic has been off-limits. While each of his albums over the past decade have continued to explore new territory, it’s McMillan’s ability to give lyric and language to the human experience that many consider his greatest gift.
McMillan is no stranger to success with nearly half a million monthly listeners on Spotify and 40 million Spotify streams, but he won’t let those things define him. He’s learned a lot about himself since his previous studio album Borderland, which held a Top 15 spot on the iTunes Albums chart and No. 41 on Billboard’s Top 200. “I’ve found that there’s a profound restlessness in the gap between the ideals of youth and the realities of adulthood,” says McMillan, “even when, especially when, you get what you wanted.”
Caleb Maskell leads the Society of Vineyard Scholars and is the Worship Pastor at Blue Route Vineyard Community Church outside Philadelphia, PA. He is currently finishing his PhD in the Department of Religion at Princeton University, focusing on the history of American Christianity. He has taught at Princeton Theological Seminary and Fordham University. Caleb is passionate about developing leaders and institutions that will help to produce a healthy, courageous, and hospitable future for the church in the 21st century. In 2007, he co-planted Elm City Vineyard Church in New Haven, Connecticut with his wife Kathy. Kathy is active in social justice and worked for six years as the U.S. Advocacy Director for Love146, an international human rights organization working to end child trafficking and exploitation.
They live in Media, Pennsylvania with their son Josiah and their daughter Emmanuelle.
Sarah Elmer is a vocalist, recording artist, worship leader, and mother of three. Featured on Vineyard Worship projects Kyrie Eleison and Wear The Crown, Sarah is a key leader and influencer in the Eastern U.S.
Justin Law is a singer-songwriter, pastor, and spiritual director based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Justin is pioneering work to merge the contemplative tradition of spiritual direction within the context of modern worship leading. See him or his band "The River High" performing monthly in the Minneapolis area.
Tina Colón Williams is an accomplished vocalist, immigration attorney, and worship pastor. She and her husband Josh lead the Elm City Vineyard church in shadow of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Tina's powerful vocals are featured on the last two Vineyard Soul releases - We Are Ready and Generous God.
On this episode of the Ferment Podcast, Adam chats with Michael Gatlin, director of Multiply Vineyard - the church planting ministry of the Vineyard movement in the US. Michael is an accomplished watercolor artist and jazz drummer in addition to his long-time work as lead pastor of the Vineyard church in Duluth, Minnesota. As director of Multiply Vineyard, Michael focuses on coaching church planters in reimagining the future Church.
On this premiere episode of the Ferment Podcast Adam sits down with David Ruis, well-known songwriter, worship leader, pastor, and creative thinker. David is the author of many beloved worship songs sung all over the world (You're Worthy Of My Praise (I Will Worship), Every Move I Make, Sweet Mercies) and has spent many years ministering and working on social justice initiatives in Kathmandu, Hollywood, and among First Nations people in his native Canada.
Welcome to the Ferment Podcast - Conversations about Worship and Transformation. In this teaser episode, our host Adam Russell sets the stage for the launch of our new podcast.