Tim Holt is the founding pastor of Seacoast Vineyard Church in Myrtle Beach, SC  and a competitive surfer. He is passionate about evangelism and introducing people to the Jesus he met at a surf competition in 1971. Tim has been married to his wife Karen for 50 years and together they are parents and grandparents. In this episode of The Ferment, Tim and Adam talk about some big themes, starting with the organic way Tim began doing ministry in the ocean with fellow surfers to becoming a pastor and then returning to ocean ministry, the value of having a life with Jesus outside the church, and the joy and pain involved in retiring from formal ministry and transitioning your church to a new leader. This is a very fluid episode that is full of sweet moments and showcases a life of faithfulness marked by the Holy Spirit.   Show notes: Vineyard Worship’s Song of the Month: Roll Like a River https://slinky.to/VW-RollLikeARiver

Geoffrey Holsclaw is a pastor at Vineyard North in Grand Rapids, MI, an affiliate professor of theology at Northern Seminary, host of the Being With podcast, and author of “Does God Really Like Me?” He holds a Ph.D  in Religious Studies from Marquette University and an M.Div from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Geoff is passionate about theology and philosophy, politics and culture. He has been married to his wife Cyd for over 20 years and they have two teenage sons. In this episode of The Ferment, Geoff and Adam talk deconstruction: why it’s such a hot topic in the culture right now, how to do it well if you’re a pastor, worship leader or someone who is in a place of spiritual influence, and some common misunderstandings about the process. This is an incredibly timely and relevant conversation that is encouraging for those experiencing deconstruction and a guidebook for those walking alongside someone experiencing deconstruction.   Show notes: Vineyard Worship’s Song of the Month: Roll Like a River https://slinky.to/VW-RollLikeARiver Geoff’s website: http://geoffreyholsclaw.net Being With podcast: https://bit.ly/3lGVuYI After Doubt by A.J. Swoboda https://amzn.to/2Vr2Rcd The Great Partnership: Science, Religion and the Search for Meaning by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks https://amzn.to/3s29JIX  

Shyla Powell has a Master's degree in Pastoral Counseling and Spiritual Care from Fordham University, and is a worship leader at the Syracuse Vineyard in Syracuse, NY. Shyla is also the founder of a soul care ministry called 3Love Ministries, and a favorite educator for the Vineyard School of Worship. She and her husband Leon have been married for 7 years and have a daughter. In this live recording of The Ferment, Shyla shares about the commonalities between holding space while leading worship and facilitating a therapy session, and why healing is a communal act. She also drops some truth about the role of therapy in the life of a Christian, the need for continual growth and healing as pastors and worship leaders, and how to know if it’s time to find a counselor. This episode is dripping with practical wisdom and is an accessible first step in the process to becoming healthier humans and leaders.   Show Notes: Vineyard Worship song of the month – You Are God https://slinky.to/VW-YouAreGod Shyla's email Contact3love@gmail.com  

Michael Hansen is the lead pastor at Vineyard Church of Delaware County. He grew up in western Canada and is passionate about having a healthy and active church. He loves to encourage and equip people to know God and to discover who He has made them to be. In his spare time Michael enjoys playing guitar, reading books, and watching hockey. Michael is married to his wife, Helen and has two adult sons, Jeremy and Daniel. In this live episode of The Ferment, Michael shares stories of experiencing the presence of the Lord, the transition from worship pastor to lead pastor, and reengaging socially and pastorally after the disruption of COVID. Just like Michael, this conversation is both hilarious and full of wisdom.   Show Notes: Vineyard Worship song of the month – You Are God https://slinky.to/VW-YouAreGod Vineyard Church of Delaware County https://www.vcdc.org/

Jan Smith, dubbed Mama Jan by Usher, is the world’s premier vocal producer and instructor. She has over 30 years experience in the music industry as both an artist and a mentor. Mama Jan is a Grammy nominated producer and a Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee. In addition to being a creative force for vocal excellence, Mama Jan is a visionary executive working across entertainment to reboot the music industry into an artist-driven business. As CEO of Mama J Music, she works tirelessly to fuse artist development, technology and music education into a successful career roadmap for all musicians. In this live recording of The Ferment, Adam and Mama Jan talk about the instrument of the human voice: what it is exactly and how to care for it well. Mama Jan shares practical tips for worship leaders, pastors and other vocalists who use their voices more than most including warm ups and warm downs and why every green room should have a steamer. Her holistic approach to honoring the body as a gift we’ve been entrusted with is an inspiration to every person regardless of vocation!   Show notes: Vineyard Worship song of the month – You Are God https://slinky.to/VW-YouAreGod Jan Smith’s Website https://jansmith.com

Kris MacQueen is the lead pastor at Guelph Vineyard Church in Ontario, Canada, a leader in the Vineyard Creative initiative, and a musician and songwriter inside and outside of the church. Kris and his wife Liv have been married for twenty years and recently started making music together as “The MacQueens”. As we return from our midseason break, Kris and Adam chat about cultivating spiritual practices that will sustain us through the ups and downs of a long life spent in relationship with Jesus, a holistic approach to the fruitful life of a creative, and co-creating with your spouse.  They also talk about the rich songwriting history of Vineyard Canada and the importance of having creative and spiritual mentors.     Show notes: Kris’s website https://krismacqueen.com The MacQueens https://themacqueens.ca Vineyard Creative https://creative.vineyard.ca  

Adam and Heather Russell are answering listener questions from around the globe! They put out a request on social media and ya’ll did not disappoint.  From their dream team guest lineup to the future of online church, this episode covers lots of ground, from theological to practical to light-hearted. This is the last episode before our midseason break, so listen in and then join us as we return in early July!   Show Notes: Vineyard Worship’s song of the month – “Heaven's Work” https://slinky.to/HeavensWork The Supper of the Lamb: A Culinary Reflection by Robert Capon https://amzn.to/3fIR7I7 Kingdom, Grace, Judgment: Paradox, Outrage, and Vindication in the Parables of Jesus by Robert Capon https://amzn.to/3ucb4Mz Cannery Row by John Steinbeck https://amzn.to/3vqRNIw The Ferment: Dr. Charles Montgomery – Is There Blood On Our Preaching? https://bit.ly/3bNmEaI The Ferment: Paul Anleitner – American Civil Religion – How Did We Get Here https://bit.ly/3fBNFz2 Deep Talks Podcast with Paul Anleitner https://deeptalkstheologypodcast.podbean.com New Read/McQueen single: Möbius https://spoti.fi/2T8wsp7    

This week on The Ferment we’re flipping the script and Adam is in the guest’s seat! Listen in on a special re-broadcast of the What is Worship? podcast with Harmony Smith where you’ll hear Adam share about what he believes worship should be and how his definition of worship has evolved as he has come to know Jesus in a more real and honest way. Adam talks about the importance of “place” and how it flavors our experiences, and how good things are coming out of small places. Adam and Harmony also have an honest conversation about church life after COVID and Christianity as an embodied faith.   Show Notes: Vineyard Worship’s song of the month – “Heaven's Work” https://slinky.to/HeavensWork What is Worship? podcast with Harmony Smith https://apple.co/2QnNleB

Susan O’Brien is a spiritual director who works with people to become more aware of God’s presence in their lives. She received her certification through the Institute of Christian Spirituality at Lipscomb University and also holds a Bachelor of Theology from Point University. She believes that God is working in every person that she encounters. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, Mike and their son, Ezekiel. When she isn’t doing spiritual direction, homeschooling her son or teaching piano lessons, she likes spending time in her rocking chair or on the back porch swing.   On this episode of The Ferment, Susan and our host Adam Russell look at the “slow” work of God in our lives. This is especially relevant in this season as our normal rhythms have been disrupted in so many ways. Much to glean in this rich episode!    Show notes: To submit your question for Adam and Heather's next "Ask me anything" episode email Info@vineyardworship.com

Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter and recording artist, and has been the worship pastor at the Mile High Vineyard in Denver, CO since 2011. She has appeared on many Vineyard Worship albums, such as Cultivation Generation -“Servant Wide Awake” & “My Foundation” and National Conference - “Live From Phoenix” and “Wonderful”. She also released a solo project in 2017 titled “A Place Your Glory Dwells”. Having travelled the world leading worship and coaching leaders and teams, she is an in-demand conference worship leader, teacher, and speaker. Anabeth is a graduate of Mississippi State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Exercise Science and Psychology. She and her college sweetheart, Kyle, have been married since 2003, have 2 young children and live in Denver. In this episode of The Ferment, Anabeth and Adam chat about life as a parent and a person in ministry, and whether striking a balance is ever really possible. They also talk at length about cultivating emotional health and what that looks like as an individual, a staff, and a worship team. Anabeth shares some wisdom about staying connected to people in conflict, gives some practical examples of pursuing relationships while maintaining differentiation, and leaves us with a reading list to join her on the journey toward emotional maturity.   Show notes: To submit your question for Adam and Heather's next "Ask me anything" episode" email Info@vineyardworship.com Anabeth’s Website https://anabethmorgan.com The Leader's Journey by Jim Herrington, Trisha Taylor and R. Robert Creech https://amzn.to/32ZJhnl The Ferment: Steve Cuss https://bit.ly/3eGdWM2 Emotionally Focused (Chris Knudsen) https://www.emotionallyfocused.org/about/ The Advantage by Patrick Lencioni https://amzn.to/3xAxI47 Growing Yourself Up by Jenny Brown https://amzn.to/3sYDF7u The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni https://amzn.to/3nxOHQ0