The Holiness Today Podcast
by Holiness Today
The Holiness Today podcast is a conversational hub for everyday faith, offering listeners insightful interviews with church leaders and global missionaries. By combining these powerful personal stories with full audio versions of the magazine and behind-the-scenes editorial insights, the podcast encourages the church and celebrates our shared mission.
Episodes
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Sabbath - Holiness Today's Nov/Dec 2026 Issue
This is an audio version of the November/December 2026 issue. Articles read in this episode are: God's Gift of Sabbath — Frank Moore Receiving Christ's Rest — Julie O'Hara Surrendering Our Bodies — Dylan Robinson Surrendering the Restless Mind — Elise Ivie Sabbath Reflections: God's Gift for…
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HT Editors Episode - Sabbath
On this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, hosts Nate and Jordan are joined by former General Secretary Dr. David Wilson to discuss the upcoming magazine issue focused on Sabbath rest. Dr. Wilson shares his extensive ministry experience, highlighting the critical balance between vocation…
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A conversation with Julie O'Hara, Ministry Formation Director for USA and Canada Region hosted by Bailey Friberg and Nate Gilmore
In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Nate Gilmore and co-host Bailey Friberg welcome back Julie O'Hara, Regional Education Coordinator and Ministry Formation Administrative Director. They discuss the Preaching Collaborative's profound impact and how holistic ministry formation...
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A conversation with Diego Lopez, FSC for Western Mediterranean hosted by Mark Louw and Nate Gilmore
In this episode, Nate Gilmore and Mark Louw connect with Diego Lopez, Field Strategy Coordinator for the Western Mediterranean Field and District Superintendent for Spain. Together, they discuss Diego's ongoing work in the region, the importance of creating orderly, welcoming spaces within the...
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A conversation with Crystal Gibbons, communications coordinator for Global Missions
Crystal Gibbons, Global Missions Communications Coordinator, joins the podcast to discuss the growing momentum behind "The Cause" and how the church is redefining modern missions. She shares firsthand stories from her global travels, explores the realities of bi-vocational ministry, and…
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A conversation with Jennifer Staudt, project manager for Nazarene Missions International
In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, Jennifer Staudt, NMI Project Manager for the Church of the Nazarene, shares her incredible journey serving as a volunteer missionary across Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Mesoamerica. She recounts truly unforgettable field experiences, including…
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A conversation with Paul Adams, pastor at Lifespring Community Church of the Nazarene
In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, listen to Pastor Paul Adams's spiritual journey of new beginnings. After leaving a ministry role in Madison, WI without a clear next step, Paul shares his family's leap of faith that led them to Lifespring Community Church in South Carolina. The...
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Theology After Wesley - Holiness Today's Sept/Oct 2026 Issue
This is an audio version of the September/October 2026 issue. Articles read in this episode are: The Tapestry of Modern Theology — Kevin Lowery Karl Barth — Rustin Brian H. Richard Niebuhr — Stan Ingersol Hans Urs von Balthasar — Jacob Lett Dietrich Bonhoeffer — Sam Barber Postliberal Theologians…
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A conversation with Michelle Tepper of Alpha hosted by Nate Gilmore and Bailey Friberg
In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Nate Gilmore and USA/Canada Region coordinator Bailey Friberg welcome Michelle Tepper from Alpha USA to explore their transformative denominational partnership. Michelle explains how Alpha equips local churches to safely introduce people to…
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HT Editors Episode - Theology after Wesley
In this HT Editors episode, Jordan Eigsti and Nate Gilmore introduce the Sept/Oct issue of Holiness Today, "Theology After Wesley." Kevin Lowery - video: Theology after Wesley Rustin E Brian - Jacob Arminius: The Man from Oudewater Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong...
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A conversation with Gary Hartke about General Assembly 2027 hosted by Nate Gilmore
In this episode of the Holiness Today podcast, host Nate connects with General Secretary Gary Hartke to discuss the upcoming 31st General Assembly in Kansas City. With the event kicking off on June 25, 2027, they explore what it takes to organize a gathering of delegates representing over 165…
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Moses - Holiness Today's July/August 2026 Issue
The Making of Moses - Eddie Estep Seeing Ourselves in the Call of Moses - Scott Daniels The Law of Moses: Covenant Faithfulness Embodied - Timothy Green What's on Moses's Tombstone? - Stan Reeder
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A conversation with Cheryl Crouch about "Share the Table" hosted by Nate Gilmore
In this episode of the Holiness Today podcast, host Nate Gilmore sits down with Cheryl Crouch to discuss "Share the Table," a new global initiative supporting international delegates attending the General Assembly in Kansas City. Traveling from outside the USA/Canada region brings prohibitive…
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A conversation with Jennifer McCraw from Upward Sports hosted by Nate Gilmore and Bailey Friberg
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A conversation with Carla Sunberg, General Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene
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A conversation with Elise Ivie, Ashland Campus Pastor at New Life Church
On today's episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, listen to a conversation with Elise Ivie, Ashland Campus Pastor at New Life Church in Ashland, Oregon. Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.
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A conversation with Mark Louw, regional director of Eurasia
In this episode, Nate talks with Dr. Mark Louw, the Eurasia Regional Director, for a captivating look into his remarkable life journey. From serving as an infantry officer in South Africa during apartheid to navigating crisis evacuations as a global missionary, Dr. Louw shares his powerful...
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Crystal Gibbons has a conversation with Tim Bowen-Evans, Eurasia NCM coordinator
In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Crystal Gibbons connects with Tim Bowen-Evans, the incoming director of advocacy and partnerships for Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM). Drawing from his experience as a pastor in Jerusalem and his current work with the Ireland…
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HT Editors Episode - Moses
In this HT Editors episode, Jordan Eigsti and Nate Gilmore connect with Crystal Gibbons to discuss the recently released July/August issue of Holiness Today on Moses. Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.
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Jim Ritchie connects with Alessandro Polonio, regional director of South America
In this episode, Jim Ritchie (Global Missions Director) and Alessandro Polonio (South America Regional Director) discuss how God is moving through a passionate new generation. This episode highlights ExploSam and Aviva—dynamic initiatives equipping youth for intercultural missions. Discover how…
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A Conversation with LaMorris Crawford, Chaplain for the Carolina Panthers
In this episode, Nate connects with LaMorris Crawford, Chaplain for the Carolina Panthers. LaMorris has worked with professional athletes for over a decade, having previously served with the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition to this chaplaincy ministry, LaMorris and his wife, Megan, serve as...
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Image of God - Holiness Today’s May/June 2026 Issue
Authors in this issue: Gabriel Benjiman — From Good to Very Good: Infusing Mission and Practice with Social Responsibility Christian Sarmiento — Born in Adam, Made New in Christ: What It Means to Be Human, to Be Broken, and to Be Made Holy T. Scott Daniels — From One Degree of Glory to Another…
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Nate Gilmore and Bailey Friberg connect with Tyler Rominger, Founder at Ministry Designs
Join hosts Nate Gilmore and Bailey Friberg on The Holiness Today Podcast as they sit down with Tyler Rominger, founder of Ministry Designs. In this episode, they discuss a groundbreaking new partnership with the Church of the Nazarene USA/Canada Region, designed to provide local churches with...
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A conversation with Jeff Byler, Lead Pastor at Oxford Nazarene Church
In this episode, Nate Gilmore connects with Pastor Jeff Byler, lead pastor in Oxford, Mississippi. Jeff shares his journey from feeling a call to ministry at seventeen to navigating the academic challenges of seminary. He discusses the vital role of relationality in his ministry, explaining how a...
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A conversation with Janary Suyat, missionary for the Church of the Nazarene
In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Nate Gilmore connects with Janary Suyat, a missionary serving in Japan. Janary reflects on her third-generation Nazarene roots, her formative cross-cultural experiences in Mesoamerica, and the realities of sharing the Gospel in a nation where…
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A conversation with Chad Dickerson, missionary for the Church of the Nazarene
Join Nate as he interviews Chad, a Church of the Nazarene missionary currently serving in Madrid, Spain. Chad discusses his unique transition from a career as a Deputy Attorney General in Delaware to fulfilling a calling in cross-cultural ministry. The episode highlights his formative years in...
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Stan Reeder and Nate Gilmore connect with Janet Reeder
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HT Editors Episode - Image of God
2026 May/April Image of God issue Holiness Today Spanish Podcast Called to Multiply Podcast For the Bird watchers Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.
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Genesis - Holiness Today’s March/April 2026 Issue
This is an audio version of the March/April issue in 2026 on Genesis. Articles read: Jesus in Genesis, Andy Lauer The Days of Creation, Frank Moore The Days of Adam, Jim Edlin The Days of Noah, Gabriel Benjiman The Days of Abraham, Timothy Green The Days of Isaac, Paige Graves The Days of Jacob,...
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A conversation with Brad Dyrness, Jeffrey Hodge, and Paula Fulton about Indian Lake Camp Ground
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Indian Lake Nazarene Camp! We’re joined by Rev. Brad Dyrness, Michigan District Superintendent, Rev. Jeffrey P. Hodge, Executive Director, and Paula Fulton, 100th Anniversary Committee Chair and Camp Heritage Center Historian. Brad, Jeff, and Paula to explore a...
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A Conversation with Angel Sigui, director of Nazarene International Language Institute
Angel and his wife Krista live in Quito, Ecuador, and currently serve as Nazarene Missions Teams coordinators for the South America Region. To support Angel: click here Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.
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A Conversation with Joseph Wood, Principal of Nazarene Theological College Brisbane Australia
Joseph Wood profile: click here NTC Podcast: click here Article on diaconate by Joseph Wood: click here After the interview, Joseph reached out to me and let me know that "According to the most recent statistics in 2025, the Church of the Nazarene has 21,355 ordained ministers, of which 20,440…
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Jim Ritchie has a conversation with Jimmy De Gouveia, Regional Director of Mesoamerica
Jim Ritchie, Global Missions director, speaks with Jimmy De Gouveia, the newly elected regional director of Mesoamerica, about his call to ministry. Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.
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Stan Reeder and Nate Gilmore connect with Tim Bunn, Lead Pastor at Eagle Nazarene
In this Holiness Today podcast episode, Nate Gilmore and Stan Reeder interview Tim Bunn, who has served as the pastor of Eagle Church of the Nazarene for thirty-one years. Dr. Bunn discusses his book, The ARTwork of God: Accurate, Reliable, and True, which defends the reliability of Scripture and...
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Jim Ritchie connects with Khalil and Randa Halaseh about God's work in the Middle East
This episode of The Holiness Today Podcast features Global Missions Director Jim Richie interviewing pastors Khalil and Randa, leaders in the Church of the Nazarene in Jordan. They discuss their apostolic ministry across the Middle East, transforming the local church into a "hospital" for…
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Crystal Gibbons connects with Ruth Turner, District Superintendent of the British Isles North District.
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A conversation with Ingrid Lustaña, missionary for the Church of the Nazarene in Taiwan
In this episode, Nate Gilmore has a conversation with Ingrid Lustaña. Ingrid grew up in Florida with a dream of becoming an animator for Pixar or Dreamworks, but she eventually felt a call to the mission field that led her through Thailand and the Philippines. We talk about her transition from...
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A word from Andy Lauer on Genesis: March/April Holiness Today Issue
In case you missed it, the March/April 2026 issue of Holiness Today came out earlier this month. This edition is a deep dive into the book of Genesis, exploring the foundational stories of our faith and how they continue to shape our journey of holiness. In this issue, we walk through the "days"…
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Stan Reeder and Nate Gilmore connect with Jeffrey Johnson, newly elected Regional Director for the USA/Canada Region
On this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, get to know Jeffrey Johnson as he reflects on his extensive family heritage within the Church of the Nazarene and his desire to impact future generations. Johnson outlines a vision for the region as a diverse mission field, focusing on multiplying...
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Crystal Gibbons has a conversation with pastors Svitlana Kleschar and Serhii Akulenko about ministry in Ukraine
Today marks exactly four years since the start of the full-scale war in Ukraine in 2022. Throughout this conflict, the role of local institutions has shifted dramatically, with communities often looking to spiritual leaders for more than just guidance. In this interview, Crystal Gibbons speaks…
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Stan Reeder and Nate Gilmore connect with Julie O'Hara, director of the Preaching Collaborative
This podcast episode features Julie O’Hara, director of the Preaching Collaborative. She details how the Collaborative fosters "effective evangelistic preachers" through peer cohorts and feedback, emphasizing that preaching should invite people to their "next yes" to Jesus. Lifelong Learning…
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A Conversation with Cheryl Crouch, director of Nazarene Missions International
In this episode, Nate Gilmore talks with Cheryl Crouch about recent developments at Nazarene Missions International. Nazarene Missions International Impact Awards Purpose: Showcase and celebrate each individual church’s creative involvement in NMI, specifically through implementation of the Five...
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A Conversation with Bailey Friberg, Communications Partner Coordinator for the USA/Canada Region
In this episode, Nate Gilmore connects with Bailey Friberg, Communications Partner Coordinator for the USA/Canada Region. Bailey serves as a vital bridge, connecting local churches to regional resources through strategic partnerships. In this conversation, we discuss the impact of these...
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REMASTERED: Nazarene Archives ep 3: Hymns by Charles Wesley - Carl Bangs
On today's episode, you'll hear Carl Bangs discuss the hymns of Charles Wesley. Carl Bangs was a professor of historical theology at Olivet Nazarene College and at St. Paul School of Theology. He served as president of the American Theological Society and the American Society of Church History.…
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Stan Reeder and Nate Gilmore connect with Dave Anderson, Lead Pastor at Kankakee First Church of the Nazarene
In this Holiness Today podcast episode, host Nate Gilmore and regional director Stan Reeder interview Dave Anderson, lead pastor at Kankakee First Church. Anderson shares his testimony of transitioning from a high-powered law career to ministry after wrestling with a divine call for five years.…
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Nazarene Archives ep 80: Eugene Stowe preaches on prayer
Eugene Stowe explores why specific prayers often go unanswered and refutes "prosperity" theology. He argues that effective prayer must align with God's sovereign will, which humans cannot fully grasp. By linking Philippians, 1 John, and Romans, Stowe posits that the Holy Spirit acts as both an...
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A Conversation with the HT Team: looking back and looking forward
On this episode, Nate, Jordan, and Dani discuss the Holiness Today podcast and where it's been and where it's going. Please connect with us on social media or email us at [email protected] Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.
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Nazarene Archives ep 79: Chic Shaver preaches on "Love Enough to Keep Them Warm"
Former evangelism professor Chick Shaver compares the local church to a hospital nursery, where new converts are "spiritual infants" requiring specialized care and warmth. He warns that without this intentional care, many converts perish spiritually within weeks. Shaver illustrates this through…
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Stan Reeder and Nate Gilmore have a conversation with Wendell Brown, District Superintendent of North Central Ohio
In this episode, Nate Gilmore and Stan Reeder interview Wendell Brown, District Superintendent of North Central Ohio. Brown shares his journey from military service and addiction to a miraculous call to ministry. He discusses "Tragedy into Triumph," a sixteen-year ministry sharing powerful…
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Nazarene Archives ep 78: VH Lewis, former General Superintendent on "Church Growth"
In this January 1981 recording for the Minister's Tape Club, Dr. V.H. Lewis outlines principles for intentional church growth within the Church of the Nazarene. He argues that progress—whether numerical, spiritual, or intellectual—is driven by healthy "personal relations" between pastors, staff,...
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The Holiness Today podcast is a conversational hub for everyday faith, offering listeners insightful interviews with church leaders and global missionaries. By combining these powerful personal stories with full audio versions of the magazine and behind-the-scenes editorial insights, the podcast encourages the church and celebrates our shared mission.
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