Every Room in the House

In this episode, Ned Miller, leader of the Young at Heart ministry at Harvest, shares how he and his wife Diane found their way to Harvest nearly 20 years ago, what it’s like being the senior pastor’s dad, and how Young at Heart grew from a grilled cheese dinner into a vibrant community for adults 45 and up. Full of warmth and stories, this episode highlights the power of hospitality, simple meals, and meaningful connection, reminding us how church can feel more like family.

In this episode, Cory Miller, leader of our 5th and 6th grade ministry, RISE, shares the heart and vision behind this unique ministry created to meet the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of tweens. From deep theological conversations to bouncing off the wall games, RISE balances fun with formation, helping kids know who they are in Christ and build lasting friendships. Whether you’re a parent, volunteer, or just curious about next-gen ministry, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement.

In this episode, Josh and Emily Evans discuss their experiences leading Alpha, a program that creates space for open conversations about faith over a shared meal, as well as their work with the Ultimate Journey. Emily also shares about Glasshouse, a program she developed to help people process church hurt and find healing. Through their stories, they highlight the power of hospitality, the importance of grace, and the need for creating spaces where people can ask hard questions, build genuine community, and explore faith without judgment.

Hosts Alex and Julie Van Hove welcome Laurie and Alan Jensen to discuss their faith journey and involvement in Rhythms of Grace, a monthly gathering at Harvest Vineyard Church focused on spiritual practices. They share how spiritual disciplines have shaped their relationship with Jesus, providing stability in difficult times. The episode finishes with a guided reflection on Matthew 11:28-30.

Barry shares his journey to Harvest, beginning with introduction to ministry through his parents' church planting. After joining Harvest Vineyard in 2010, Barry took on multiple roles, including overseeing worship, tech, and facility maintenance. The conversation also explores the evolution of Night of Worship, an intimate, spirit-led worship experience.

Liam shares his faith journey, from his early involvement in a Lutheran church, to touring in a rock band, to becoming a pastor at Harvest. He reflects on how his experience as a touring musician intersected with his ministry calling and discusses the creation of the Communion and Prayer Liturgy, a service inspired by the desire for simpler, timeless worship during divisive times. The episode concludes with Liam leading a prayer from the Book of Common Prayer.

Barry, Jason, Will, and Mylie discuss Harvest's evolving college ministry. They highlight the church’s commitment to integrating students into the broader community, emphasizing authenticity, open dialogue, and serving in various church areas. The group also explores the unique needs of college students, such as personal spiritual growth and connection, and calls for the wider church to engage with and support them.

Barry and Alex reflect on their journey and give a sneak peek into Season 3. They share stories of how the podcast has evolved over the years and preview topics appearing in this season. Barry and Alex also discuss the personal impact the podcast has had and how it’s deepened their connection with the church community. Tune in for a fun, insightful preview of what’s ahead!

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Josh and Cory Miller who planted Harvest to hear the story of how the church got started and where it has gone for the last 20 years.

Did you know Harvest is part of a video gaming ministry with hundreds of people from all over the world? Co-host Alex becomes the guest in this episode as he shares about an out-of-the-box ministry that he leads called Vineyard Gaming.

Among other things at Harvest, Jason is known for leading worship in Spanish. We sat down to talk with him about why we sing in Spanish and how to engage as a non-native speaker. He finishes the episode by singing the song "Waymaker" in Spanish.

As a professional artist and member of the Arts Ministry Team, Melynda has much to say when it comes to the role of art in the life of the church, how to engage with it, and how it points us to God.

What does it mean to be a church and a community center? We sat down with Josh to hear where this idea came from and where it might go next.

Rachel is a worship leader at our Fort Dodge campus and she has a long history connected to the Vineyard. She shares with us about the worship culture in Fort Dodge and sings "Form Us," a song that has been meaningful at both campuses.

Will is new to staff and new to Harvest. In this episode we hear about his faith journey, how he ended up here, and what life has been like since he started on staff.

Tori has been a part of Harvest for several years as a part of several ministry areas. We spoke with her about her experience as a part of our partnership with El Pozo de Vida in Mexico City.

Clayton is a well of passion and energy when it comes to seeing the children and youth of our church grow in their faith. We hope you enjoy hearing his story of coming to Harvest and why he cares so much about the kids at our church.

Barry and Alex sit down without a guest to discuss the second season of Every Room in the House and what is in store from this season's guests and topics.

In this special Bonus Episode of Every Room in the House, we sat down with Senior Pastor, Josh Miller to hear more about The Alpha Course happening this fall at both our campuses.

Brian Taylor, board member, worship leader, and long-time part of the Harvest community talks about grief, loss, worship leading, family life, and whole lot more.

Kent Prescott, our pastor for prayer ministry, shares why prayer and the prophetic are such an important part of the Vineyard movement.

Maggie Davis, our Fort Dodge campus pastor shares the story of how she ended up in Fort Dodge and about how God has been moving throughout her time there.

Will Swartzendruber shares his story of going from Alabama to Colorado to Ames and his heart for seeing the youth at Harvest grow in their identity in Christ

Mylie Miller, a worship intern and high school senior, shares what it has been like to grow up for her entire childhood at Harvest and how she's grown as a worship leader over the years.

Julie Van Hove, who oversees contemplative practices and mentoring, shares her story that lead to Harvest and why contemplative practices have grown so important for her.

Barry and Alex sit down without a guest to talk about their heart and vision for the podcast and how it got the name Every Room in the House.