Mack Brock has been a worship leader for over 15 years and co-wrote “O Come to the Altar”, “Resurrecting”, “Here as in Heaven” and “Do it Again”, all of which have had impact on the church worldwide. Mack’s greatest passion is to lead people into a heightened awareness of the presence of God and to see individuals experience the breakthrough God has for them through worship. He lives in Charlotte, NC with his wife and children.  In this episode, Mack and our host Adam Russell talk about the Lord’s faithfulness to do His work in us even when we try to put it off or avoid it, and His patient pursuit of our lives.  Mack also shares about some new developments in his life, including an upcoming album release and becoming a foster parent.   Mack’s Website http://www.mackbrock.com/ Mack Brock- SPACE releasing 11/20/20 https://mackbrock.lnk.to/SPACE Vineyard Worship Song of the Month - “Familia” https://slinky.to/Familia

In this edition of our “conversations” series, Adam is joined by two friends: Ted Kim, lead pastor of the Evanston Vineyard, and platinum-selling songwriter and artist, John Mark McMillan. Emerging from a casual text conversation, this episode dives deep into the nature of creativity. From humanity’s need for discovery and play, to writing songs and exploring new lands, making space for surprise opens us to epiphany and transcendence. Grab your favorite hot beverage and a pair of headphones and take a walk with the guys as they encourage us to just “be” and let our minds breathe and our hearts open.

Trisha Taylor is a counselor, author, consultant and speaker based in Houston, TX. As a counselor she works with individuals, couples and families and seeks to provide a safe space where people who are hurting or confused can find God’s grace and wisdom. Trisha also co-authored the book “The Leader’s Journey: Accepting the Call to Personal and Congregational Transformation”, which challenges leaders to see their congregations as living systems and to respond to leadership challenges with emotional maturity, leading as Jesus did, from the inside out.    In this episode, Trisha and our host Adam Russell discuss the slow work of God, what transformation looks like when quick fixes don’t work, and the very real question… “Can we change?” Trisha also leads us through a practical exercise for differentiating between our thoughts and feelings, and tackles the hard topic of conflict and allowing others to be different than us. This episode is a treasure trove of illustrations that will be an encouragement to any leader working to improve the health of their staff or church.

Maria Lundbak Hinge is a worship leader, songwriter, humanitarian & development aid worker, and is the worship pastor at Copenhagen Vineyard.  She also leads Vineyard Nordic Worship across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland and has ventured into restarting Vineyard Nordic Worship as a music company in order to gather and share worship songs in the Nordic countries. She and her husband Morten have 3 boys and live in Copenhagen, Denmark. In this edition of our Vineyard Global Family series, Maria and our host Adam Russell talk about what it’s like growing up in a country where Christianity is cultural but an intentional faith practice is rare. They also discuss the importance of our heart posture in worship and leadership, and the power of being supported in prayer and having our emotional wounds tended after a trauma. 

“What up, everybody!” Welcome to the 100th episode of The Ferment! After 2 years and 93 guests, we are circling back to the premise of this podcast with a 3-part conversation on the concept of fermentation as relates to our personal growth and spiritual journey. Pastor and spiritual director Jared Boyd shares with us about waking up to love and leads us through a practice of stillness and opening to the Lord’s voice, after which Dr. Elizabeth Pierre shares about the importance of engaging therapeutic work in the ongoing process of life change.  Keith Saarloos brings us home with a beautiful description of wine-making, illustrating the daily work, struggle and determination involved in intentional transformation.  With triple the wisdom to be harvested, you won't want to miss this rich episode!

Welcome to another edition of our “conversations” series with Adam and Heather Russell! In this episode they answer your most burning questions, from Adam’s dream guest to advice on raising pastor’s kids, their thoughts on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the church and, most importantly: Is Adam getting a face tattoo?? You’ll have to listen to find out! Also, be sure to join us next week for our 100th episode, featuring both new and returning guests discussing fermentation as a metaphor for personal transformation.

A beautiful part of the Vineyard Global Family, Michael Ureña and Mariella Solís volunteer as worship pastors at La Viña del Este in Costa Rica. They have been married for 3 years and are a happy, crazy, dog-loving couple to whom God has given a passion for the Kingdom and pastoring others, especially musicians.   In this episode, Michael and Mariella chat with our host Adam Russell about life in Costa Rica, their journeys as musicians, and their heart-dream of writing songs that originate in Costa Rica and flow out to the rest of the world.

Aarti Sequeira is a cooking show host, journalist, and cookbook author. If her face is familiar, it might mean that you, too, have enjoyed a pulse-racing episode of Guy’s Grocery Games or know her as the season 6 winner of Food Network Star.  Aarti is also the author of Aarti Paarti: An American Kitchen with an Indian Soul. An incredibly multi-faceted woman, she also holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism and produced a documentary for HBO about the genocide in Darfur called Sand and Sorrow.  Aarti lives with her husband and 2 daughters in Los Angeles. In this episode, Aarti and our host Adam Russell raise a proverbial glass to all things food and hospitality, exploring the unifying and intimate nature of sharing a meal and the innate way in which food breaks down cultural and social barriers. They also explore the ways our spiritual practices adapt to the season of life we are in, and the sweetness of the unearned attention and love of the Father. This laughter-filled episode is good for the heart…and will likely make you very hungry.

Edgar King has been the lead pastor of Trinity Vineyard Church, a multicultural community of faith in Nakuru, Kenya since 2017.  Born and raised in Nakuru, Edgar has a passion for the people of his city and creating a place where everyone is welcome. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and Statistics from Kenyatta University and a Diploma in Theology from the Vineyard School of Ministry- Africa, and is on the National Leadership Board of the Association of Vineyard Churches of Kenya.  Edgar spends his time leading worship, training worship leaders and helping others grow in their journey toward Jesus.   In this intercontinental episode, Edgar and our host Adam Russell chat about life in Kenya, some of the challenges and opportunities that come with caring for a diverse worship community and the gift of being a part of the global Vineyard family.

Brian Doerksen is a Canadian singer/songwriter, worship leader, author and pastor. He is best known for his songs “Come, Now is the Time to Worship” and “Refiner’s Fire” which have been sung in churches internationally. He has been making music for 30 years, and has won more awards in both the United States and Canada than can be counted on all his fingers and toes.  Brian has been married to his high school sweetheart, Joyce, for over 35 years and they have 4 daughters and 2 sons.   In this episode, Brian shares his journey of faith, songwriting and becoming a worship leader with our host Adam Russell. Brian’s story is a beautiful example of a life marked by intimacy with the Father, and this grounding conversation will reorient our hearts toward vulnerability and authenticity before God and each other in worship.