Julia and Adrienne wrap up season three of The In Between podcast, look at stories from Alpha, and recount Adrienne's FANTASTIC mac 'n cheese incident from last year's Thanksgiving.

This week, Eric sits down with Columbus Blue Jackets head coach, Brad Larsen. Listen in as Brad shares more about his personal faith journey, family life, his professional career, and how leadership in and outside the rink has attributed to his relationship with Jesus. If you've ever wondered, how can I keep myself centered in my faith with all that's going on around me? ...this is the episode for you!

On this episode of the In-Between, Eric is joined by a married couple here at Vineyard Columbus, alongside Marriage and Family Pastor, Jason Loehr. As we continue to unpack the good question, "Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?", listen in as we discuss the Biblical framework for sex as well as hear one couple's grace-filled story of tremendous cost that often comes when we choose the alternative to God's design for sex and human flourishing.

https://vineyardcolumbus.org/support-for-life
https://vineyardcolumbus.org/marriage-family

Listen in to this previously aired interview with Dr. Miroslav Volf, theologian and public intellectual, author, and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture. As we ask the question, "Would Jesus Be a Republican or a Democrat?", Dr. Volf helps shine a light on how to be a bridge builder in a polarized world, how to define oneself by commonalities over differences, and embracing identity "an unreliable ally of any political party."


For more of Miroslav Volf, listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-the-life-of-the-world-yale-center-for-faith-culture/id1505076294

Ever wonder why God allows so much pain and suffering? This week,
Julia and Eric sit down with parents, Jim and Jan Tate, who lost their son, Corporal Jacob A. Tate, United States Marine, in 2011 while serving in Afghanistan. Listen in to hear how one family's journey through grief and sorrow has led them towards the goodness of God.

Julia and Eric discuss all things Bible with Wheaton professor, ancient Near Eastern and Old Testament scholar, Dr. John Walton. Listen in as John unpacks his framework for tackling scripture, and his advice to Bible readers today.

John H. Walton, a prolific author and professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School, has signed a three-book contract with IVP Academic. The first book, Faithful Interpretation, will release in Fall 2023.

Did you enjoy this podcast? You can listen to more of Dr. John Walton here!

https://bibleproject.com/podcast/genesis-1-2-origins-or-identity/

https://www.holypost.com/post/episode-451-the-apocalypse-now-with-dr-john-walton

This week, Adrienne and Eric sit down with Dr. Julie Reynolds, a research scientist at the Ohio State department of evolution, ecology and organismal biology and person of faith. Julie is passionate about bridging the perceived divide between science and religion - especially Christianity. Julie writes regular posts for the Science Corner section of The Emerging Scholars Network’s blog. She is also a Sinai and Synapses Fellow; an interfaith group that meets a few times a year to discuss science and faith issues. If you're ever wondering, how do we as followers of Jesus live in the tension of holding both the belief in God and science together, you won't want to miss this discussion!

Eric and Pastor Andy Saperstein sit down this week with Ali, a former Muslim who had to flee his war-torn country after becoming a follower of Jesus. After returning to his country, Ali now works with refugees, founded clean water projects and a medical clinic. While ongoing persecution, riots and protests continue to affect his work, Ali remains hopeful. Tune in to this week's podcast to hear how Ali believes that God is working in the Islamic world quietly despite what we may hear about the violence and turmoil.

This week, Eric and Crew In-Stadium announcer Josh Poland, interview Columbus Crew captain and player, Jonathan Mensah. Named as the Columbus Crew Humanitarian of the Year for his charity work and his volunteer efforts in the Columbus community, Mensah demonstrates what it's like to lead both on and off the field. If you're wondering how people live out their faith in the professional world of sports, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

Ever been curious about the power of a simple invitation?
This week, Julia interviews high school students and Vineyard Columbus student leaders, Ashlynn and Dessy, alongside pastor Ellie Smith. Hear the story of how taking a risk can change the course of someone's life...forever.