In this episode of the Conversations podcast, Greg Harden (Adjunct Professor of Theology and Greek at Grace College & Seminary) discusses his personal journey of seeking truth that led to faith and diverse ministry roles, emphasizing the critical importance of using original languages and exegetical study for ministry leaders to accurately teach Scripture and help people truly know God.

Greg Harden has taught, and continues to teach in the areas of Theology, Bible, and New Testament Greek Grammar and Exegesis at Grace College & Seminary.

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

In this episode of the Conversations podcast, John Hill (Pastor of First Church) discusses his church's commitment to evangelism, discipleship, and building a lasting spiritual legacy through multi-site and online ministries, driven by his dedication to transformative preaching and empowering church members in making disciples.

John Hill has been the Lead Pastor of First Church in Wheatfield, Indiana since 2014. First Church, formerly known as First Reformed Church, has a long history dating back 131 years beginning in DeMotte, Indiana. In 2016, the church expanded by opening a new building in Wheatfield, Indiana, which is one town over from DeMotte. Prior to his role at First Church, Pastor Hill was the youth director at a church plant.

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

In this episode of Conversations, Keith Ogorek (President of the Author Learning Center) discusses his personal faith journey, his work in the publishing industry helping authors, and his philosophy of leadership centered on the idea of causing everything under one's care to flourish. The discussion also explores building positive internal cultures and the importance of understanding individual needs to foster growth.

As an industry thought leader, Ogorek has helped drive a number of significant innovations and is featured in the book, Innovation--How Innovators Think, Act and Change Our World. He has self published four books, and written a number of helpful white papers including the popular 4 Paths to Publishing and Three Phases of an Effective Book Marketing Campaign. You will also find him speaking at leading industry events in the US and around the globe about marketing and development communications, the power of storytelling, creativity, leadership and publishing.

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

In this episode of Conversations, Phil Cooke talks about his experience as a filmmaker in Hollywood and how Christians can use the potent gospel and powerful storytelling to influence and create change in culture.

Dr. Phil Cooke has been called “one of the most innovative communicators of our generation". As a media producer, writer, speaker, and consultant, his client list includes major film studios and TV networks as well as major Christian organizations like Voice of the Martyrs, The Museum of the Bible, The Salvation Army, and others. He’s also coached and consulted with many of the most influential churches and nonprofit organizations in the world, helping them use media to tell their story. Phil also has his own podcast — "The Phil Cooke Podcast".

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

In this episode of Conversations, H.B. Charles Jr. (Lead Pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church) touches on key issues regarding mentorship, leadership, and preaching.

H.B. Charles Jr. has been the Lead Pastor of Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida since 2008. He has written several books devoted to spiritual formation, pastoral development, and church revitalization. H.B. is also the host of The On Preaching Podcast, which is dedicated to helping pastors preach faithfully, clearly, and better.

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

In this episode of Conversations, Todd & Robyn Leyden (Executive Director and Health Services Manager of Fort Wilderness) share their family story and reveal some of the trials and tribulations they went through that shaped them in their journey with Christ and led them to an unexpected blessing in Fort Wilderness.

Todd & Robyn both reside in Rhinelander, Wisconsin where they lead and manage Fort Wilderness Christian Camp. Todd & Robyn have been married for 40 years, and they are the parents of three sons – Payton (deceased), Blake, and Chase. Todd and Robyn are members of Zionsville Fellowship Church (Indianapolis) and St. Germain Evangelical Free Church (Wisconsin).

To learn more about Todd & Robyn's faith journey, check out Todd's book: Eyes of the Father: Seeing Meaning in the Mirror. This book is a story of hope, where Todd discloses important truths of God's provision and grace – uncovered to him through traumatic events that occurred in their lives.

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

In this episode of Conversations, Roger Holl (President of VisionAlaska) shares his unique faith and ministry journey in Alaska, his connection to the Charis Fellowship, and encourages listeners to never give up on sharing the gospel and being a light in darkness.

Dr. Roger Holl is pastor of Sterling Grace Community Church and president of VisionAlaska, Inc. Charis Fellowship Ministries, with ministries in church revitalization, Christian radio and African ministries.

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

In this episode of Conversations, Michael Graham (Co-Author of The Great Dechurching) shares insights on the studies gathered from his book, The Great Dechurching, which dissects the phenomenon of dechurching in America and how to fix it.

Michael (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando) is program director for The Keller Center. He is the executive producer and writer of As in Heaven and coauthor of The Great Dechurching. He is a member at Orlando Grace Church. He is married to Sara, and they have two kids.

This podcast is sponsored by The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.