Voices of Veritas

Veritas West members Matthew Demoulin and Jordan Fillmore first arrived at the Veritas West building for an orientation to The Refuge Addiction Recovery program at a point of deep desperation, seeking help beyond themselves.Today, by the grace of God, both serve on staff at The Refuge, dedicating their days to helping other men find healing, community, and ultimately a relationship with God.We sat down with them to learn more about The Refuge ministry, which partners closely with Veritas West, and to hear their personal stories of walking through the addiction recovery process. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, don’t hesitate to reach out to The Refuge to learn more. There is freedom.

This week on the Voices of Veritas podcast, Tri-City Lead Pastor Brad Snyder gives us a closer look at something that happens every week at Veritas—preaching!How do our elders prepare sermons? What’s the difference between preaching and teaching? And what does it look like to prepare faithfully in community with other pastors and staff?Join us as we explore the heart behind preaching and are reminded of God’s faithfulness to work through the proclamation of His gospel. We're thankful for elders who love the word of God and desire to proclaim it faithfully every single week!

DMI—Disciple Making Intensive—is a movement that began at Veritas Short North with a goal: to love the city of Columbus through prayer and gospel proclamation. James and Nikki Tillman and Aaron Crecelius were a part of the team that committed ten weeks to intentional prayer and evangelism in the Short North!In this episode, they share how God answered prayers, opened doors, and worked through the faithfulness of ordinary people stepping out in obedience to see lives transformed by the gospel!

What does it look like when a season of seeking Jesus turns into a career spent helping others find Him?In this week’s episode, Veritas members Andrew and Rebecca Williams share how their own college years—marked by curiosity, questions, and a growing desire to follow Christ—shaped the path they’re walking today. What started as a personal search for faith eventually led them to serve on staff with CRU, the very ministry that helped them encounter Jesus during such a pivotal season of life.Join us as they reflect on God’s faithfulness to them, living on mission, serving globally in the UK, and seeing the gospel reach the next generation!

Veritas members Phil & Liz Bennetch are being sent from Veritas Short North in 2026 to serve as missionaries in Strasbourg, France after eight years of praying, waiting, and dreaming!Their story is beautiful evidence of God's care for the littlest of details of their lives, equipping them through it all for the work he is calling them to.We hope you'll take some time to learn more about the work they will be doing, and join the Veritas family in prayer for them as they prepare!

 She Has A Name (SHAN) fights human trafficking through education and care for all those impacted.On this episode, we’re joined by Executive Director Courtney Schmackers, who explains how SHAN works to equip communities to understand, prevent, and respond to human trafficking with dignity and wisdom.Courtney shares her personal journey into the work, how She Has A Name prioritizes long-term relationship building, and what it looks like to equip our city to join in.We also unpack common misconceptions around human trafficking and explore the organization’s partnership with Veritas!If this episode sparks a desire to learn more, consider joining SHAN for their upcoming training: Fighting Human Trafficking 101.

Today, Veritas Tri-City missionary David Wituszynski joins us while back in the U.S. on furlough. David was sent from Veritas to serve as a Research & Development engineer with eMi Uganda!We loved this opportunity to hear all about how God has guided him to pursue ministry while using his love of engineering to meet needs across the globe.

Short North Lead Pastor Joe Byler joins the podcast for a conversation on Advent... what is it? Why do we observe it? How can wait for the coming of Jesus faithfully as both individuals and together as a church family?As we walk through Advent together this year, we hope this conversation meets you in your waiting—bringing encouragement and understanding!

Jess Griffin Lindaberry came to Veritas four years ago with a passion for young adult ministry, having come to know the Lord herself as a twenty-one year old.Fast forward to now, she serves as the Short North Deacon of Young Adult Ministry—and is passionate about fostering community by bringing young adults together every month for fellowship and equipping!She sat down with podcast hosts Ryan Hennigan and Michael Bashaw to share what it looked like to follow God’s leading in starting this ministry, what the process to become a deacon looked like, and how God is specifically at work amongst the Young Adults at Veritas Short North!We think you’ll be encouraged by her story…

"This is what we're here for—to provide shelter and relief to the widow and the orphan. As James teaches us, this is true religion, this is how we put our faith into practice."This week, Veritas members Daniel & Tabitha Stands join hosts Ryan Hennigan and Michael Bashaw to share their experience serving with My Village Ministries here in Ohio! My Village Ministries (MVM) seeks to come alongside families in crisis and provide community and support to help them get to the other side. They do this by placing children with host families for a short period of time, providing coaching and training for parents, and welcoming those who are isolated into a Christ-centered community.We're so grateful for the ways members of our church serve families in our city through our partnership with MVM!

What does it look like for a church to be truly accessible and ready to welcome those with disabilities?This week, Veritas Inclusion Team member Emily Billings joins hosts Ryan Hennigan and Michael Bashaw to share her personal story—beginning with her son’s autism diagnosis and continuing through her journey to help our church grow in its inclusion of people with disabilities.You won’t want to miss this meaningful conversation! We’re so grateful for the Veritas Inclusion Team and the ways they serve our church—but creating a culture of welcome is something we’re all called to do. We know this conversation will be an encouragement to you!

“What would you say to someone who feels unable to contribute to the mission of the gospel in the ways we think we’re supposed to as Christians?”"I’d say, welcome to the club."As followers of Christ, we're called to make disciples of every nation, tribe, and tongue—but what does living on mission look like each and every day? How is it different then what we've maybe always imagined it to be and how can we do it right here in Columbus, Ohio?Thoughtful conversation and heartfelt stories coming your way on the podcast as we sit down with Pastor Phil Shimer & members Dan Kingsley and Rebekah Mast Kingsley.---------------At Veritas, we've identified five rhythms encompass the ways Jesus transforms our whole lives to live in light of who we are in the gospel. They define what it looks like to follow after Jesus and live how he lived!​​They become our way of life together as a church and as disciples of Jesus; a Spirit-empowered means of grace that form us to know and love Jesus as we become more like him and join his kingdom work in the world.We're spending the first five episodes of the podcast talking about through each of Veritas' five rhythms: worship, community, service, learning, and mission.---------------Learn more about Veritas Community Church in Columbus, Ohio: https://veritascolumbus.church/

What does it mean to keep learning as a follower of Jesus throughout life—even when it doesn’t come naturally? In this episode, hosts Ryan Hennigan and Michael Bashaw sit down with Pastors Thomas Dutton and PJ Wenzel to explore the beautiful rhythm of learning.Together, they dive into questions like:Why does learning matter and what does it practically look like to learn alongside others?How do we see Jesus live out this rhythm?What about those of us who struggle with learning?How might we hold on to our child-like curiosity and wonder?---------------At Veritas, we've identified five rhythms encompass the ways Jesus transforms our whole lives to live in light of who we are in the gospel. They define what it looks like to follow after Jesus and live how he lived!​​They become our way of life together as a church and as disciples of Jesus; a Spirit-empowered means of grace that form us to know and love Jesus as we become more like him and join his kingdom work in the world.We're spending the first five episodes of the podcast talking about through each of Veritas' five rhythms: worship, community, service, learning, and mission.---------------Learn more about Veritas Community Church in Columbus, Ohio: https://veritascolumbus.church/

We serve because we're made in the image of God who serves! If this is true, what does it look like in our daily lives? In our families? In our city? In this week’s episode of the Voices of Veritas podcast, members Seth Flores and Amy Gingerich share their own stories—from serving within their families and church to loving their city—and for the ways God has revealed more of his heart to them through it all.Amy is a member at Veritas Short North and currently serves as a Short North Deacon of Mercy & Justice. Seth is a member at Tri-City, Elder candidate, and as a Chick-fil-a employee, loves talking all things service!---------------At Veritas, we've identified five rhythms encompass the ways Jesus transforms our whole lives to live in light of who we are in the gospel. They define what it looks like to follow after Jesus and live how he lived!​​They become our way of life together as a church and as disciples of Jesus; a Spirit-empowered means of grace that form us to know and love Jesus as we become more like him and join his kingdom work in the world.We're spending the first five episodes of the podcast talking about through each of Veritas' five rhythms: worship, community, service, learning, and mission.---------------Learn more about Veritas Community Church in Columbus, Ohio: https://veritascolumbus.church/

Why is the call to community a big deal? How is Christian community distinct? What does a week lived in relationship with others practically look like? How do our personalities impact how we connect with others? What are practical ways to pursue meaningful relationships starting right now?Veritas pastors Chris McConaughy and Ryan Coholich join hosts Ryan Hennigan and Michael Bashaw for a conversation on the rhythm of community!---------------At Veritas, we've identified five rhythms encompass the ways Jesus transforms our whole lives to live in light of who we are in the gospel. They define what it looks like to follow after Jesus and live how he lived!​​They become our way of life together as a church and as disciples of Jesus; a Spirit-empowered means of grace that form us to know and love Jesus as we become more like him and join his kingdom work in the world.We're spending the first five episodes of the podcast talking about through each of Veritas' five rhythms: worship, community, service, learning, and mission.---------------Learn more about Veritas Community Church in Columbus, Ohio: https://veritascolumbus.church/

What is worship and is there a right or wrong way to do it? What do we mean by "liturgy?" How can we as a church grow in our worship? Veritas worship directors Lauren Raper, Andres Sauceda, and Thomas Tye join hosts Ryan Hennigan and Michael Bashaw for an honest conversation on the rhythm of worship!---------------At Veritas, we've identified five rhythms encompass the ways Jesus transforms our whole lives to live in light of who we are in the gospel. They define what it looks like to follow after Jesus and live how he lived!​​They become our way of life together as a church and as disciples of Jesus; a Spirit-empowered means of grace that form us to know and love Jesus as we become more like him and join his kingdom work in the world.We're spending the first five episodes of the podcast talking about through each of Veritas' five rhythms: worship, community, service, learning, and mission.---------------Learn more about Veritas Community Church in Columbus, Ohio: https://veritascolumbus.church/