In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Crystal Gibbons connects with Tim Bowen-Evans, the incoming director of advocacy and partnerships for Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM). Drawing from his experience as a pastor in Jerusalem and his current work with the Ireland Partnership, Tim discusses why local church-led compassion is central to Christian holiness. He shares powerful stories of resilience from believers in Ukraine and Lebanon, exploring how the church can advocate for justice, navigate complex global conflicts, and reflect Christ's love amid profound suffering.

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In this HT Editors episode, Jordan Eigsti and Nate Gilmore connect with Crystal Gibbons to discuss the recently released July/August issue of Holiness Today on Moses.

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In this episode, Jim Ritchie (Global Missions Director) and Alessandro Polonio (South America Regional Director) discuss how God is moving through a passionate new generation. This episode highlights ExploSam and Aviva—dynamic initiatives equipping youth for intercultural missions. Discover how the Church of the Nazarene addresses deep community needs through incarnational holiness, from building playgrounds in Venezuela to supporting pastoral families.

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In this episode, Nate connects with LaMorris Crawford, Chaplain for the Carolina Panthers. LaMorris has worked with professional athletes for over a decade, having previously served with the Cincinnati Bengals. In addition to this chaplaincy ministry, LaMorris and his wife, Megan, serve as evangelists. LaMorris talks about the importance of being a husband and father, and how God is using him and his family to build His kingdom.

To connect with LaMorris and Megan's ministry or listen to their podcast, click here: Covenant Culture Ministries

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Authors in this issue:

Christian Sarmiento — Born in Adam, Made New in Christ: What It Means to Be Human, to Be Broken, and to Be Made Holy 

T. Scott Daniels — From One Degree of Glory to Another: The Spirit's Work of Restoring God's Image in Us 

Sam Barber — The Image Beneath the Marks: Sin's Distortion, Christ's Revelation, and the Spirit's Renewal & Made to Love 

Carla Sunberg — Male and Female: The Shared Image of God & A Humbling Journey 

Jorge Julca — Becoming What We Were Made to Be: How God's Image Shapes Our Identity, Our Worship, and Our Witness 

Fili Chambo — Holy Regard: Seeing Others through the Image of God 

T. A. Noble — Christ: The Image of God: Understanding Humanity's Identity through Christ, the True and Eternal Image

Join hosts Nate Gilmore and Bailey Friberg on The Holiness Today Podcast as they sit down with Tyler Rominger, founder of Ministry Designs. In this episode, they discuss a groundbreaking new partnership with the Church of the Nazarene USA/Canada Region, designed to provide local churches with beautiful, fully customizable websites for as little as $25 a month. Tyler shares his Next Steps framework, explaining how intentional web design and SEO help churches reach vulnerable people searching for answers online. Learn how this collaboration eliminates financial and technical barriers, turning church websites into windows that welcome communities in.

In this episode, Nate Gilmore connects with Pastor Jeff Byler, lead pastor in Oxford, Mississippi. Jeff shares his journey from feeling a call to ministry at seventeen to navigating the academic challenges of seminary. He discusses the vital role of relationality in his ministry, explaining how a shared love for sports serves as a natural bridge to connect with people. Jeff also dives deep into his theological convictions about worship, advocating for the spiritual stability found in regular rhythms such as the Lord’s Prayer and weekly communion.

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In this episode of The Holiness Today Podcast, host Nate Gilmore connects with Janary Suyat, a missionary serving in Japan. Janary reflects on her third-generation Nazarene roots, her formative cross-cultural experiences in Mesoamerica, and the realities of sharing the Gospel in a nation where less than 2% of the population is Christian. She also opens up about finding God’s strength in personal brokenness, navigating cultural differences, and using intentional everyday friendships—and even video games—as bridges for ministry.

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Join Nate as he interviews Chad, a Church of the Nazarene missionary currently serving in Madrid, Spain. Chad discusses his unique transition from a career as a Deputy Attorney General in Delaware to fulfilling a calling in cross-cultural ministry.  The episode highlights his formative years in Quito, Ecuador, and his current role facilitating Nazarene Compassionate Ministries (NCM) projects across Eurasia. From navigating bureaucratic hurdles to adapting to secular cultures, Chad shares how his legal background and faith intersect in his work as an ordained minister.  

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