In All Things

Special Host, Pastor Mark Farrell, interviews Dean Weaver, Stated Clerk of the EPC, to learn about his life, testimony, favorite podcast memories and upcoming vision.

Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Ritchey Cable, creator of feature length film, The Author, and the Digital Content Lead at the EPC have a fruitful discussion around our calling, filmmaking and new creative endeavors within the EPC.

Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Tim Filston, Pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Thomasville, GA and blogger at FaithAndDoubt.com as they discuss the seasons of life that create questions of doubt and how to create a place for safe conversations.

Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Carolee Richendollar, Director of Benefits Resources, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of EPC, Inc., which provides health care and retirement benefits to members of the EPC family. We have a chance to meet Carolee, learn more about the benefits available in the EPC and discover why caring for ourselves as we care for others is important.

Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Doug Resler, Senior Pastor of Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Parker, Colorado and adjunct professor at Denver Seminary. The two assess and discuss the current condition of the post-pandemic modern-day pastor and the common struggles pastors everywhere are facing as they lead their church during turbulent times.

Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Joi Williams, Ruling Elder at Hope Church in Richmond, VA and Professor of Applied Engineering Technology at Virginia State University as his guest for this new episode of “In All Things”.  Dean and his Joi discuss her journey to become a Ruling Elder as well as her thoughts and initial impressions as a new member of the EPC’s National Leadership Team.

Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Rosemary Lukens (Chairman of the National Leadership Team), and Victor Jones (Moderator-elect of the 43rd General Assembly) as his guests for this new episode of “In All Things”.  Dean and his guests, both Ruling Elders, discuss a variety of topics related to how God is working with the denomination at the National level.

A former Mormon author discusses her journey from Mormonism to Christianity and how it affected her relationships. They explore exploring parallels between the two religions and discuss the transformative power of encountering the Trinity. The hosts recommend her book and plan to continue the conversation in future episodes.

Lisa Brockman, a former devout Mormon, shares her personal journey to becoming an evangelical Christian. She discusses the process of achieving worthiness for a temple marriage in Mormonism and the burden of works righteousness. Additionally, she talks about her transition and involvement in an arts ministry, as well as seeking freedom from strict rules and expectations.

Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Bryn MacPhail, Senior Pastor of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Kirk in Nassau, Bahamas, and author of Purposeful Pain: What Your Troubles Achieve. The two discuss how God uses suffering to make believers more like Jesus, and how repeated pain and suffering—unlike manual labor that develops strength and durability—results in a heavy burden that only being yoked to Christ can relieve.