Podcasts by The DHF Podcast

Episode 27: Ministering in the 10/40 Window from 2023-12-11T10:10:14

Rick Grace and Drew McClellan interview Linda and Ray about their mission work in the 10/40 Window, the impact of the Jesus Film and their personal testimonies.

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Episode 26: Small Groups from 2023-11-22T17:46:58

Scott McNay interviews Adam Hamerlinck about small groups. They discuss where they came from and talk about some things to consider when coaching leaders and developing a strategy. Adam also sha...

Episode 25: A Mission Trip to Poland and Ukraine from 2023-11-06T21:07:23

Rick Grace interviews Sam Sears about his recent mission trip with members of DHF Churches. The team went to Poland and into Ukraine, and passed out supplies to the Roma people. The Roma people ...

Episode 24: Talking About Tattoos from 2023-10-24T09:57:48

Sam and Chris discuss their views on tattoos, key scriptures, and their own experiences. It’s a non-essential issue of the faith, but it’s one that comes up often, and as Sam shares, asking some...

Episode 23: Resources&Recommendations from 2023-10-10T00:00

Scott McNay and Drew McClellan are back to talk about books, resources, and podcasts they would recommend.

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Episode 22: Blending Worship Styles from 2023-09-26T00:00

In this episode Drew, Scott and Michael revisit the topic of worship to examine how (and how not) to transition between styles. Drew and Michael share how they do blended worship in their contex...

Episode 21: The Value of Apologetics from 2023-09-06T08:21:55

Chris turns the tables and interviews regular co-host Sam Sears on one of his favorite subjects, apologetics. Sam defines some key terms, explains why it became his passion, and shares about his...

Episode 20: Chat With A Chaplain from 2023-07-18T13:52:51

DHF board members Sam Sears and Drew Mcclellan interview pastor, and chaplain Monte Bowers. He serves as a chaplain for the Army National Guard and recently spent time serving in Djibouti, Afric...

Episode 19: Sharing With My Muslim Neighbor from 2023-07-04T06:00

In this episode, Sam is joined by Chris Henderson, pastor of Windsor Christian Church in Windsor Illinois, to interview Tony Gurule. Tony is an apologist, speaker, and vice president of the orga...

Episode 18: Ukrainian Missions from 2023-06-20T09:36:42

Scott Mcnay interviews Wayne Kent and Jan Barczuk after their return from Poland providing humanitarian aid on the ground. Wayne is the pastor emeritus of First Christian Church Decatur Illinois...

Episode 17: Lessons From a Retiring Pastor from 2023-06-06T09:18:45

Scott and Sam interview Dr. Ellen Moma, who is completing her time in vocational ministry. She shares with us her most important takeaways for those still serving. Beyond being a Senior Pastor, ...

Episode 016: Deliverance Ministry from 2023-05-16T15:58:41

In today's episode, Sam interviews author Danny Frigulti on deliverance ministry. Danny shares what a biblical deliverance ministry looks like, how it differs from the movies, and how he came to...

Episode 015: Sharing Resources from 2023-04-18T07:00

DHF board members, Scott Mcnay and Drew McClellan, share 3 types of recommendations that may help you grow with your ministry.

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Episode 014: Gospel&Allegiance from 2023-04-04T00:00

What is the gospel? Perhaps we have been imprecise in our answer to the question. Dr. Matthew Bates joins Scott and Sam to discuss a work of passion in bringing clarity to what the Gospel is. Listen

Episode 013: Alaska As A Mission Field from 2023-03-21T08:21:39

Scott and Sam interview Jeff Kirsch from Soaring for Christ. Jeff is a missionary serving America’s last frontier connecting remote individuals with the Gospel. soaringforchrist.org

Episode 012: From Mormon to Pastor’s Wife from 2023-03-07T07:00

Rick Grace joins Scott McNay as they hear from and interview Heather Sears. Heather is the wife of Sam Sears’ (DHF Podcast co-host). She grew up in a Mormon family and shares her testimony of ho...

Episode 011: From Urban Ministry to Kenya from 2023-02-21T07:00

Missionaries BJ and Mary Leonard join Scott McNay and Sam Sears to share about their current ministry in “The Block” as well as their new calling to Kenya.

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Episode 010: Hiring A New Lead Pastor with Wayne Kent from 2023-02-07T07:00

Scott and Sam interview Wayne Kent in this second installment focused on hiring. Wayne is pastor emeritus and FCC Decatur and former executive director of DHF. In this episode, we lean on his br...

Episode 009: Hiring Staff with Wayne Kent from 2023-01-17T07:00

In this episode, Scott and Sam interview Wayne Kent, Former Executive Director of DHF and pastor Emeritus of First Christian Church Decatur. Wayne shares lessons learned from hiring a large numb...

Episode 008: Responding To Loss from 2023-01-03T07:00

Scott and Sam interview author Rona Swanson about how she processed the loss of her daughter. In her book “More Than Can Be Measured”, Rona talks about her experiece. When Rebekah was little she...

Episode 007: Guard Your Heart | Part 2 from 2022-12-20T07:00

In this episode Scott, Sam and Rick are all together again for part two of Guard Your Heart. Prompted by a recent well known church pastor temporarily stepping out of the pulpit, we continue our...

Episode 006: Guard Your Heart | Part 1 from 2022-12-13T07:00

In this episode Scott, Sam and Rick are all back together. Prompted by a recent well known church pastor temporarily stepping out of the pulpit, we begin our discussion with younger pastors lear...

Episode 005: Christianity&Divorce from 2022-11-29T07:00

Nick is a Christian apologist who blogs at deeperwatersapologetics.com He has become well known for his humorous style when defending the v...

Episode 004: Ministry of Mental Health from 2022-11-15T07:00

Tony Kirkman joins the cast to talk about the ministry of mental health.

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