What if following Jesus meant rethinking everything you were taught—without ever walking away? 

In this episode, Rev. Tara Beth Leach and Dr. Mark Quanstrom sit down with Derek Vreeland, discipleship pastor at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Derek shares his journey from a Southern Baptist upbringing to the charismatic movement and, eventually, a sacramental, ecumenical faith—all while remaining deeply rooted in the Church.

🎙️ In This Episode:

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💡 Takeaway:

Not every faith journey requires tearing everything down. Derek’s story reminds us that spiritual growth can be a slow, steady process of transformation, where God leads us deeper into trust, mystery, and love for the Church.

📖 Next Week:

How do pastors lead through the dark night of the soul—for themselves and their congregations? Join us next week as we dive into this question with Derek.