Jesus promises, “In this world, you will have trouble.”

Backlash is a common experience for those trying to live out the faithful call of Jesus.  

Tara Beth, and Mark have an engaging conversation with Pastor Amanda Oichel. Coming from a non-religious background in Canada, Amanda's journey to becoming an ordained Wesleyan pastor and church planter in Boston unfolds. 

Amanda and their church had a vision to have a coffee shop that would be a common third place to serve their community. The dream of this compelling vision was not the reality for Amanda and her team.  What ensued was a tumultuous series of events that included protests and painful lies spread about their work.  

In this episode, Amanda, Mark, and Tara Beth explore the pain of this whole experience and the perspective it takes to scatter the goodness of the gospel faithfully!  

Timestamps: 

01:29 Amanda's Journey: From Non-Believer to Ordained Pastor

04:21 Planting Seeds in Boston: The Vision of Micro Churches and Coffee Ministry

13:25 Facing Opposition: Navigating Challenges in Ministry

32:26 Reflections on Faithfulness and the Future