The Holiness Today Podcast

In this Global Missions episode, Jim Ritchie speaks with Joe Hall, Global Coordinator of Missionary Care, about the transformative practice of Sabbath rest. Coinciding with Joe’s feature article in Holiness Today, this conversation explores how intentional rest, solitude, and recreation can dismantle the pressure to perform and anchor our identity in Christ. Drawing on his missionary service in Southeast Asia and a powerful encounter on the Camino de Santiago, Joe shares practical wisdom for building sustainable rhythms that help leaders thrive, not just survive. Episode Links: Global Missions on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nazglobalmissions Explore your call to missions: https://nazarene.org/global-missions/become-a-missionary/ General Assembly: nazarene.org/ga  Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

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 Tired Ministers — David Wilson A Sabbatical Story — Joe Hall Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

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, play, and intentional rest. He emphasizes why pastors must resist a culture that celebrates exhaustion and understand the weight of the preaching ministry. From practical advice on sharing pastoral burdens to lighthearted memories of baseball and coffee, discover why taking a true Sabbath is essential for sustainable leadership.   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

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 empowers local church leaders. Julie also encourages bi-vocational pastors, emphasizing the importance of raising up new leaders and letting go of unnecessary burdens to focus on God's calling. Show Links: Learn more about Preaching Collaborative: https://usacanadaregion.org/preach Listen to Julie O’Hara’s story: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-3aai3-1643dd8   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.  

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 Church, and the unique ways God uses individuals to fulfill His purposes. Show Links: https://www.eurasiaregion.org/ nazarene.org/ga  https://nazarene.org/global-missions/ Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

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 highlights the vital importance of intentional Sabbath rest in a hyper-connected world. Episode Links: Global Missions on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nazglobalmissions Explore your call to missions: https://nazarene.org/global-missions/become-a-missionary/ General Assembly: nazarene.org/ga 

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 eating live jungle grubs and navigating a 17-passenger van through the pitch-black jungle to evade an erupting volcano. The conversation also covers her current work revamping the Passport to Missions curriculum and her excitement for upcoming Global Convention events, including the international World Party celebration.   https://nmipodcast.podbean.com/  https://nazarene.org/global-missions/become-a-missionary/  nazarene.org/ga   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

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 conversation dives into the realities of pastoral burnout, the importance of supporting small-church leaders, and why your family must be your first ministry. Tune in for an honest discussion on navigating life's unknowns with trust, peace, and obedience.   nazarene.org/ga   Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

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 — Josh Sweeden and Nell Becker Sweeden N. T. Wright — T. Scott Daniels Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.

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 Jesus through hospitality, video content, and pressure-free conversation. The group discusses Michelle's inspiring introduction to Alpha in Oxford, the program's globally accessible theological roots, and practical steps for pastors launching their own groups.    https://alphausa.org/  https://alphausa.org/the-alpha-conference/  Use code NAZARENE25 for 25% off this conference! Lifelong Learning Code: 28473 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning.