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The Outreach Project

by Josh Sparks and Zach Heck

The Outreach Project is a mission put on by young adults Josh Sparks and Zach Heck to grow community and fellowship. New guests will be on every episode to grow the Christian community with the hope people will know others better and be a closer family.

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 42 Seth Kissinger

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with friend Seth Kissinger to discuss who he is, how God has worked in his life and the sanctification process in Seth's life.

  2. Ep. 41 Daniel Ellsworth

    Hosts Josh & Zach sit down with good friend Daniel to discuss who he is and how God has worked in his life.

  3. Ep. 40 Salvation ft. Dave

    Dear friend Dave Wieringa joins hosts Josh and Zach to discuss how and why we are saved, our response to salvation, and if salvation can be lost. The Outreach Project is back in 2025 monthly. Thank you all for the support and feedback.

  4. Ep. 39 Joe Jackson

    We had the opportunity to sit down with First Church's new youth pastor Joe Jackson. It was awesome to hear his story and learn a little about his life and ministry philosophies.

  5. Ep. 38 Dan & Molly Woll

    Host Josh and guest host Dave sit down with Dan and Molly Woll to discuss their family, faith, and who they are.

  6. Ep. 37 Pastor Shaen Marks

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with the Senior Pastor of First Church of God Columbia City Indiana. In this episode, we learn about Shaen and his past experience as well as how God has worked through his life.

  7. Ep. 36 Kyle and Stacie Fillman

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with Kyle and Stacie Fillman to discuss who they are, coming to Christ, and how God has worked in their lives.

  8. Ep. 35 Owen Tolstedt

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with friend Owen Tolstedt to discuss how God has worked in his life, where he is now, and what his upbringing was like.

  9. Ep. 34 Reece McCart

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with friend Reece McCart to discuss coming to faith, how God is working, and overall who he is.

  10. Ep. 33 Aaron Brockman

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with Victory church pastor Aaron Brockman to discuss his ministry and how God has worked. It was a wonderful experience to grow and strengthen our community and God's Church as we strive for God to reach the whole community around us. While we may not agree or…

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  11. Ep. 32 Brad Miller

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with Missions and Discipleship pastor Brad Miller to discuss who he is, his journey to First Church, and how God has worked in many areas of his life.

  12. Ep. 31 Jake Johnson

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with dear friend Jake Johnson to talk about how God has worked in his life, and who he is.

  13. Ep. 30 Kevin Jordan

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with Kevin Jordan to discuss who he is, some ways God has worked in his life, and a bit about how adoption has impacted him. Very thankful for the opportunity to record this episode.

  14. Ep. 29 Jim Sittler

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with Jim Sittler to discuss ways God has worked, and how he has worked in Jim's life. Sorry for the technical difficulties.

  15. Ep. 28 Dr. Tiberius Rata

    Hosts Zach and Josh are blessed to sit down with Dr. Rata to talk about being raised in Romania, coming to faith, and ways God has worked. You can sign up for Tiberius's evangelism class at firstchurchconnect.com.

  16. Ep. 27 Dave Richmond

    It was awesome to sit down with Dave to hear his story and to hear about the different ways he has seen God work throughout his life.

  17. Ep. 26 David Liechty

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with David Liechty to talk about coming to Jesus in prison, the ways God has been faithful to David, and his testimony. Incredible story by David, praise God for all he has done.

  18. Ep. 25 Ryan Ward

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with Ryan Ward to discuss who he is, growing up in faith, and God's faithfulness through different ministries.

  19. Ep. 24 Seth Hicks

    Sitting down with Seth and hearing his story, interest, and how God has worked and is working in his life was fantastic.

  20. Ep. 23 Jeff Sickafoose

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with Church Elder Jeff Sickafoose to discuss who he is, coming to Christ, and ministry involvement.

  21. Ep. 22 Sadie Miller

    Host Zach and Josh sit down with Sadie and talk about how and where she grew up, how she has seen God work, and what the young adult group has meant to her.

  22. Ep. 21 Rob Bergman

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with executive pastor Rob Bergman to discuss who he is, what he does, and how God has worked.

  23. Ep. 20 Jermey Freeman

    Host Zach and Josh sit down with friend Jeremy Freeman to talk about life, community, and how God has worked.

  24. Ep. 19 Khale and Suzi Rider

    Host Josh and Zach sit down with dear friends Khale and Suzi Rider to talk about faith, life, and how God has worked.

  25. Ep. 18 Kyle Bauer

    Hosts, Zach and Josh sit down with Kyle Bauer to discuss who he is, his story, and how God has worked. Thank you Kyle for the great discussion and for coming onto the podcast.

  26. Ep. 17 Michelle Hammond

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with Michelle to discuss who she is and how God has worked in her life.

  27. Ep. 16 Elijah Stewart

    Host Zach and Josh sit down with Elijah Stewart and learn about his story and how God has worked in his life.

  28. Ep. 15 Pastor Joel DeSelm

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with current interim pastor Joel DeSelm to discuss his story, how God has worked, and who he is.

  29. Ep. 14 Who are Micah and Eden Miller?

    Host Zach and Josh sit down with Micah and Eden and talk about their lives, their faith journey, and who they are.

  30. Ep. 13 Who is Johnathan Johnson?

    Host Zach and Josh sit down with Johnathan Johnson to talk about his life, how he came to know God, and the exciting ministry opportunity he has in front of him. https://linktr.ee/jjohnson6696

  31. Ep. 12 Men's Ministry with Brent and Matt

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with Brent Cox and Matt Turner to talk about upcoming men's ministries and who they are. Come check out Men's ministries Saturday, April 15th, at 9 am at First Church of God.

  32. Ep. 11 Who is Abby Price?

    Host Zach and Josh sit down with Abby Price to talk about who she is, how she came to know Jesus, and what ministries she is involved with.

  33. Ep. 10 Who is Isaiah Litherland?

    Hosts Zach and Josh sit down with friend and guest Isaiah Litherland to discuss how God has worked in his life, who he is, and Huntington.

  34. Ep. 9 Who is Garrett Vandersaul?

    Host Zach and Josh sit down with Garrett to talk about who he is, what ministries he is involved in, and his faith journey.

  35. Ep. 8 Who is Alton Mullinax?

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with a dear friend and talk about stories and how he sees God working.

  36. Ep. 7 Who is Maureen Freeman?

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with young adult leader Maureen Freeman to talk about who she is, her faith, and how God has worked in her life.

  37. Ep. 6 Dave and Natalee Wieringa

    Host Josh and Zach sit down with friends Dave and Natalee to talk about family, hobbies, and spiritual life.

  38. Ep. 5 Who is Ashley Myers?

    Host Zach and Josh sit down with Ashley Myers to talk about her passions, hobbies, and faith life.

  39. Ep. 4 Who is Riley Hendrickson?

    Hosts Josh and Zach sit down with Director of Technology Riley Hendrickson to talk about his passions, hobbies, and faith life.

  40. Ep. 3 What is Community? Ft. Drew Duhman

    Hosts Zach and Josh sit down with dear friend Drew Dunham to talk about who he is, his passions, and what community means.

  41. Ep. 2 Who is Jackson Longenbaugh?

    Hosts Josh Sparks and Zach Heck sit down with fellow young adult, Jackson Longenbaugh, to talk about who he is, some of his passions, and how God is currently working in his life.

  42. Ep. 1 Welcome to The Outreach Project

    Zach Heck and Josh Sparks sit down and share the Outreach Project vision, who they are, and the big picture goal of the podcast.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Outreach Project is a mission put on by young adults Josh Sparks and Zach Heck to grow community and fellowship. New guests will be on every episode to grow the Christian community with the hope people will know others better and be a closer family.

HOSTED BY

Josh Sparks and Zach Heck

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The Outreach Project is a mission put on by young adults Josh Sparks and Zach Heck to grow community and fellowship. New guests will be on every episode to grow the Christian community with the hope people will know others better and be a closer family.

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