Beyond The Surface Podcast

Today’s Shownotes:In this week’s episode, Linnea interviews Kristi Willits, Director of HR. Kristi shares more about her family and her experience on staff at Easthaven for more than 16 years. As she battles tech each day and supports our staff as the HR director, she “resources the humans” to make sure ministry can happen week to week. Listen to this episode to hear more!//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In this week’s episode, Linnea interviews Pastor Chad Warren. He shares his life story and testimony: how he grew up in the Flathead Valley and how he returned 26 years later. As he talks about his experience, it is clear that the Lord prepared Pastor Chad for his return to Montana and the role as senior pastor at Easthaven. Listen to this episode to hear more!//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In this week’s episode, we turn the tables a little bit, and Shane Oehler interviews Linnea Morris, who normally hosts this podcast. This time, Linnea isn’t asking the questions; instead, she is answering the questions and sharing about her life, family, and how the Lord is leading her right now. She oversees the communications at Easthaven and loves the team God has placed around her. Listen to this episode to hear her heart behind the communications ministry!Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In this week’s episode, Pastor Chad Warren and Linnea Morris sit down together to discuss Church leadership, specifically the role and function of deacons. With the guidance of Scripture and examples in God’s Word, Pastor Chad helps lead the conversation and provide reasons why deacons are so important. In the last few minutes of the episode, Pastor Chad shares specific ways that individuals can pray for deacons.Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. It helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In today’s episode, Linnea Morris interviews Mallory Hill, who serves in our Children’s Ministry as the Nursery Assistant. From fishy crackers to sanitizing toys each week, Mallory serves the church in a mighty way. Listen to hear her amazing animal sounds and her heart behind Children’s Ministry!//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In this week’s episode, Linnea interviews Pastor Chad Warren. He shares his life story and testimony: how he grew up in the Flathead Valley and how he returned 26 years later. As he talks about his experience, it is clear that the Lord prepared Pastor Chad for his return to Montana and the role as senior pastor at Easthaven. Listen to this episode to hear more!//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In today’s episode, Linnea Morris interviews DJ Motley, who does the maintenance at Easthaven! He has been at Easthaven since 8th grade and has worked in a variety of workplace environments before joining the staff at the church. We discuss what was surprising as he transitioned into the maintenance role and what God is doing in his life right now. //Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In this week’s episode, Linnea Morris sits down again with Pastor Chad Warren to discuss Church leadership, specifically the role and function of elders. Linnea asks why there is a prohibition against women serving in the elder roles, what it means to be appointed by the Holy Spirit, and more. In the last few minutes of the episode, Pastor Chad shares specific ways that individuals can pray for elders and pastors. //Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In today’s episode, Linnea Morris interviews Darren Banek, who serves as our Director of Operations. As you listen, you will quickly learn that Darren has quite a fun job! His tasks range from making sure the facility is taken care of to buying airline tickets for mission trips. Listen to hear his passion behind ministry and why he serves so faithfully at Easthaven.//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In today’s episode, Linnea Morris interviews Pastor Chad Warren as they discuss Church authority. They start all the way back in Genesis and begin the discussion with God’s authority and design for leadership. As Pastor Chad Warren shares in this recording, we hope this stirs thoughts in each individual to ponder the responsibility of Church Members.//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In today’s episode, Linnea Morris interviews Parker Motley, the Worship Director at Easthaven. This episode is longer than others, but it is amazing to hear how God is working in Parker’s life with his family and ministry. Listen to hear his passion for worship and his joy for serving the Lord!//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In today’s episode, Linnea Morris interviews Chazz Upton, who serves as one of our pastors at Easthaven. He works in Ignite, our Middle School Ministry, and Catalyst, our Young Adults Ministry. Pastor Chazz shares about how he came to Easthaven and why he’s passionate about middle school ministry in the church. Listen to learn more about Pastor Chazz!//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea Morris interviews Alicia Scofield, who oversees our Children’s Ministry at Easthaven. Hear more about how the Lord is leading the Scofields in this season of life and the joy that Alicia experiences while teaching and serving the children and families each weekend. There are plenty of giggles in this episode, especially as Alicia closes out the episode!//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea Morris interviews Pastor Joey Gardner, who oversees our Care Ministry at Easthaven. Pastor Joey is our longest tenured staff member! He shares more about what the Care Ministry looks like at Easthaven and his passion to engage and equip volunteers to serve the church faithfully. What is Pastor Joey’s favorite coffee? Listen to find out!//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea Morris interviews Seth Evanoff, the Director of A/V at Easthaven. Seth reveals how long he and his family have been at Easthaven, his favorite part of ministry, and the challenges that come with being an introvert. True or False - Seth was Linnea’s fourth grade Sunday School Teacher?? Listen to find out! //Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea Morris interviews Shane Oehler, the Director of High School Ministry. Shane shares how he and his family landed at Easthaven, the nuances of High School Ministry, and his desire for youth in our Church Family. We also discover Shane’s amazing radio voice at the end of the episode!//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad respond to the question “Do I really have to be baptized?”We share our own baptism stories and then talk about what Scripture says about baptism. What if someone is nervous to be baptized? Is there a guideline for how old a kid should be before they’re baptized? Why wouldn’t someone want to be baptized? How can we live in obedience to God’s Word with baptism?//Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In today’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad respond to the question “What are the Core Principles for a Biblical Approach to Money and Giving?” This is the final of three episodes focused on this topic.These principles are pulled from the book by John Cortines and Gregory Baumer, God and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School, (Carson, CA: Rose Publishing, 2016).1. Everything we “own” actually belongs to God. Everything. 2. “Our” wealth and possessions should be used for God’s purposes. 3. Wealth is like Dynamite, with great potential for both good and harm. 4. Giving generously to the poor is a moral duty in a fallen world. 5. Giving should be voluntary, generous (even sacrificial), cheerful, and needs-based. 6. Giving generously breaks the power of money over us. Books Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Law of Rewards by Randy AlcornThe Treasure Principle by Randy AlcornNeither Poverty nor Riches by Craig BlombergGod and Money: How We Discovered True Riches at Harvard Business School by John Cortines & Gregory BaumerHave a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In today’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad respond to the question “What does the New Testament say about Money, Tithing, and Giving?” This is the second of three episodes focused on this topic.Why are we talking about money? While the Bible references both prayer and faith in almost 500 verses, there are more than 2,000 on money! It’s also the focus of nearly 40 percent of Jesus’ parables. God consistently teaches us about wealth and giving throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. What we will find from a thorough Biblical survey of money, tithing, and giving is that it is tied to the universal human desire for significance, security, and satisfaction.Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

In today’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad respond to the question “What does the Old Testament say about Money, Tithing, and Giving?” This is the first of three episodes focused on this topic.Why are we talking about money? While the Bible references both prayer and faith in almost 500 verses, there are more than 2,000 on money! It’s also the focus of nearly 40 percent of Jesus’ parables. God consistently teaches us about wealth and giving throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. What we will find from a thorough Biblical survey of money, tithing, and giving is that it is tied to the universal human desire for significance, security, and satisfaction.Scripture References:Cain and Abel (Genesis 4:3-7) Abraham (Genesis 14:18-24) Jacob (Genesis 28:13-22) Levitical Tithe (Numbers 18:20-24) Festival Tithe (Deuteronomy 12:17-19, 14:22-27, 26:10-16)Charity Tithe (Deuteronomy 14:28-29) Boaz (Ruth 1-4)David (1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles)Solomon (1 Kings, 2 Chronicles)Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad respond to the question “What is Biblical Community?”Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad respond to the question “What is Biblical Literacy?”Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad wrap up the conversation about Flourishing. We encourage you to listen to the first and second episodes about Flourishing before jumping into this final episode.Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad continue their conversation about Flourishing. We encourage you to listen to the first episode about Flourishing before jumping into this second episode.Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad respond to the question “What does Flourishing mean?” Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at [email protected]: easthaven.org/podcast Email: [email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth EvanoffEnjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! 

Today’s Shownotes:In today’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad discuss what it looks like to be a modern disciple. Helpful Links and References:Graphic of a modern disciple:CLICK HERE(1 Timothy 4:7) “Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness”(Romans 8:18) “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. (James 1:2-4) “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.”(1 Peter 1:6-7) “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”(Matthew 7:21-23) “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’(Revelation 2:2-4) “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. 3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary. 4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.”Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions on social media, or email us directly at [email protected] today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you! Website:easthaven.org/podcast Email:[email protected] by Seth EvanoffEditing and sound design by Seth Evanoff

A preview of what’s to come with Beyond the Surface! Meet your hosts, Linnea Morris and Pastor Chad Warren. We share our faith backgrounds and how we currently serve in ministry. We jump into the mission of Beyond the Surface and share the hope and plans for this podcast. 0:00 - Introduction to Beyond the Surface Podcast 1:45 - Pastor Chad Warren's Journey to Faith 4:50 - Chad's Path to Ministry 7:39 - Linnea Morris' Faith Journey 9:28 - Purpose and Structure of the Podcast Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions on social media, or email us directly at [email protected] sure to subscribe to Beyond the Surface so you never miss an episode.Enjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you!  Website: easthaven.org/podcast  Email: [email protected] Produced by Seth Evanoff Editing and sound design by Seth Evanoff