The Holiness Today Podcast

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.

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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

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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/

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https://nazarene.org/global-missions/

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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.

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https://nazarene.org/global-missions/become-a-missionary/ 

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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.

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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

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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/ 

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In this HT Editors episode, Jordan Eigsti and Nate Gilmore introduce the Sept/Oct issue of Holiness Today, "Theology After Wesley."

Kevin Lowery - video: Theology after Wesley

Rustin E Brian - Jacob Arminius: The Man from Oudewater 

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In this episode of the Holiness Today podcast, host Nate connects with General Secretary Gary Hartke to discuss the upcoming 31st General Assembly in Kansas City. With the event kicking off on June 25, 2027, they explore what it takes to organize a gathering of delegates representing over 165 world areas. Gary shares insights into his office's logistical preparations, expanded translation services, and the event's guiding theme, "In Jesus' Name." 

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