Today I welcome Pastor Nathan Smith into the studio for a very special conversation about his life growing up in Africa and his unplanned journey into becoming the senior pastor at Heritage. If you have been at Heritage for any length of time you have heard him passionately proclaiming God’s Word from the platform and if you know him personally then you know that he is just as passionate about Jesus and His word off stage as he is on. What you may not know is that he is a major foodie and a bit of a cut-up. In this episode, you will hear some very candid conversations about the struggles of life in a foreign land and in ministry, and how God demonstrates His faithfulness in the midst of all of it. 

In today's episode of the Alongside Podcast, Mike welcomes Pastor Nathan Fox to the microphone to discuss specific ways we shouldn't read the book of Revelation. Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible, and with the popularity of prophecy literature and videos, many people have grown ever more confused about how this book relates to us today. This conversation is not meant to answer all your questions about Revelation, but rather to help provide warnings, perspective, and encouragement about this amazing book. 

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On this episode of Alongside, Mike sits down with Dave Ashburn and Isaiah Griffith to talk candidly about men and leadership. They cover some of the misconceptions about leadership, weaknesses men have in finding deep community with others, and some of the key values of biblical leadership that are important for men in all walks of life. 

The guys also discuss the Men's Ministry Saturday Reset event happening on March 5th at 8am. This men's event includes an incredible breakfast, special guest speaker, Jared Price, and some optional activities for guys who want to keep the fun going into the afternoon. You can REGISTER HERE. 

On this special Sunday episode, Mike is joined by Pastor Nathan and Kent to welcome Dave Ashburn and Joshua Hankins to the staff at Heritage. Introduced at the latest business meeting, Dave will be stepping into the role of Adult Ministries Director while Joshua will swing into Adventure Kids as the Director of Kids Ministry. In this podcast, you will have a chance to hear their stories and also hear from Pastor Nathan and Kent about the exciting direction of our church. The guys also discuss the realities of change and the difficulty of any significant transition.  

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You can also find out more details about some of the changes at Heritage in the first copy of the Heritage Journal.

Here's Pastor Mike with an update on the Alongside Podcast and future content coming to HBC. 

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Today I am joined by one of the most focused and passionate people I have had the joy of knowing. She is the Director of Strategic Initiatives here at Heritage and is always brainstorming new and exciting ways to get people excited about the Gospel and the mission of the church. On this episode, Kristin and I discuss her family travels (which always seemed to lead to Lynchburg), her passion for connecting people to Christ's mission, and she shares the unique story of how she and Matt ended up married despite their long-distance relationship.  

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In today's episode, Mike talks with Jamie Case, who is the ministry assistant for Worship and Outreach Ministries at Heritage. Jamie shares about some of the difficulties of growing up in an unchurched household, and how the Lord not only opened her eyes to the Gospel but also gave her a heart for full-time ministry. She also shares about being a new mom and the humorous tale of meeting and marrying Matt. 

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On today's episode, Mike sits down with the Executive Pastor of HBC, Kent Gregory. Kent shares about his life growing up as a Pastor/Missionary Kid, his difficult move into pastoral ministry, and the importance of longevity in ministry. With decades of ministry under his belt, Kent has seen God at work for many years and his passion for Christ and the church is evident in this exciting conversation.

Today Mike welcomes Pastoral Assistant, Adam Stinespring to the microphone. Adam is a PA with our worship ministry, working with Pastor Kevin and the team in leading worship and organizing services. In this episode, we hear about Adam's time growing up in West Virginia, his entry into playing music (including beatboxing), and his view on the importance of corporate worship. 

On today’s podcast, Mike welcomes Ashley Hamilton to the microphone. Ashley is the executive assistant to Pastor Kent and a creative powerhouse here at Heritage. Whether Ashley is helping lead worship on Sundays, dancing with kids at VBS or sitting through a four-hour meeting - it is evident that she is passionate about Christ and His church.

In this episode, Ashley shares about her time growing up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, her entry into ministry, and what she does to keep Pastor Kent on task. Ashley also talks about the importance of Celebrate Recovery and God's power to encourage and strengthen through difficult life situations. 

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