Gospel Ambition

Pastor Zac is joined by members of the Grace Kids team Cliff McGowen, Erin Barlow, and Elizabeth Lake in a discussion about kids and family ministry. They discuss how kids ministry is truly a whole family ministry, the importance of teaching the Bible to young kids, and the impact of ongoing discipleship. 

In the first episode of season three, Pastor Zac is joined by Pastor Dave Nicodemus, Pastor John Jones, and Grace Kids Director Elizabeth Lake. They discuss the impact of mentors, the importance of other people speaking into our lives, and the biblical model for multi-generational ministry. 

In the final episode of season two, Pastor Zac is joined by Grace Students Pastor Dave Nicodemus, Assistant Pastor Lucas Cone, and Women’s Ministry Director Rachel Stertzer in a conversation about evangelism. They discuss who modeled witnessing to them, overcoming challenges and barriers in witnessing, and final encouragements for living life as a witness. Submit questions and interact with the podcast by emailing[email protected].

In part two of a two-part discussion on the church as a witness, Pastor Zac and Pastor Clancy Cruise of Marysville Grace Church talk about how suffering as a Christian can model the Gospel and be an avenue of witness. They discuss key passages about leadership in the church and the important role of church planting in evangelism.  Submit questions and interact with the podcast by emailing [email protected].

How does the church play a part in witness? In part one of a two-part discussion, Pastor Zac is joined by Pastor Clancy Cruise of Marysville Grace Church in a conversation about the role of the church in evangelism. As Pastor Clancy shares his testimony and path into ministry, they discuss leaders discipling others through an evangelistic culture in a church. They emphasize how service among the Body of Christ is a witness to the world around us. Submit questions and interact with the podcast by emailing [email protected].

How do you discern sound doctrine? Why does it matter to have a correct theology? How do you interpret unclear Scripture? How do you balance sacrificial serving with self-care? In Episode nine we take a break from our witness series for a panel discussion with Pastor Zac, Pastor Dave Nicodemus, Pastor Gary Webb, and Communications Director Randi Walle on these foundational theological topics and common questions asked in the church. Submit your own questions and interact with the podcast by emailing [email protected].  

In episode eight, Pastor Zac is joined by Women’s Ministry Director Rachel Stertzer for a conversation on what it looks like to live life as a witness. They talk about building relationships inside and outside the church, repurposing time to be intentional in praying for others, and how the Bible is the best tool for evangelism. 

How do you develop a culture of evangelism, and why does it matter? In episode seven, Pastor George Dirscherl and Jeff Cain join Pastor Zac in a discussion that addresses why it’s important for every Christian to view themselves as a witness to the Gospel, the hindrances of every Christian seeing themselves as a witness to the Gospel, and practical encouragements in our church to witnessing. 

How does suffering play a role in our witness? In episode six, Pastor Zac is joined by Dan and Nancy Green. The Greens share their story of coming to faith, serving in Brazil as missionaries, and how the Lord used trials in their life as an opportunity to share Jesus with others. 

In episode five, Pastor Zac is joined by Jake Ferrier, director of spiritual formation at Worthington Christian School. In discussing boldness in our witness, they talk through how the early apostles spoke out of the overflow of the Spirit, the importance of praying for opportunities to share, and how Jesus modeled grace and truth in His speech and actions.