Get to know Leslie Larkins, Ministry Coordinator at OC West End, as she shares about what excites her most about the future of OCWE, as well as her current studies, alongside women experiencing incarceration, through Lipscomb's MACM program.Από τον Becky Frazier

Listen as Laura Camp, COO at Siloam Health, shares about what hospitality means to her, as well as what she has learned through her experiences with the immigrant and refugee community in Nashville.Από τον Becky Frazier

Crockett Goode shares about how he ministers to children with autism through his job, and discusses how the church can be supportive of people with disabilities and their families.Από τον Becky Frazier

Jeff McGruder shares about banking, racial and economic justice, and how he participates in the Kingdom of God through his work in finance.Από τον Becky Frazier

Sarah McKay shares about her life as a foster parent, and her heart for ministering to these children as well as to their parents.Από τον Becky Frazier

Audra Crisler and Elijha Spears discuss the ways their faith and worldviews were changed during their time studying abroad in Zambia.Από τον Becky Frazier

Emily Bruff announces her new career move and introduces Becky Frazier, OC's Missional Discipleship Minister and new host of the podcast!Από τον Emily Bruff

Dixie shares about calling, love, struggle, and the real meaning of ministry in her work as a middle school educator.Από τον Becky Frazier

Elizabeth shares her experience with Awaken Nashville and how a month of prayer and fasting helped her see her community in a new way.Από τον Becky Frazier

After growing up in the Soviet Union, Ruslan has a heart for orphans in Russia and Belarus. During his most recent visit from Belarus he shares about the work God is doing through HIS+DOM.Από τον Emily Bruff

After a carjacking, house fire and near death health problems, Betsy Piper shares what it means to truly share life with a community of people.Από τον Emily Bruff

Micah Redding dropped by recently to share how he became interested in bridging gaps and facilitating conversations between Christianity and the Sciences. For anyone who is interested in finding practical ways to take on tough theological, social and...Από τον Emily Bruff

Carrie Brock reflects on what it takes to build authentic community at church and at home.Από τον Emily Bruff

Each week on Tuesdays, the Otter Creek ministers and staff take time to eat together. It’s truly one of the best parts of the week. Occasionally we have special guests who eat with us. This particular Tuesday, one of our shepherds, Kevin Colvett as...Από τον Emily Bruff

Megan Munson shares how foster care was an unexpected pathway to the family she had always desired.Από τον Emily Bruff

Shodankeh Johnson has been in partnership with Final Command's Disciple Making Movement since 2005, though he has worked as a missionary in Sierra Leone for 25 years. Listen to the great work God is doing through Shodankeh and thousands of others.Από τον Emily Bruff

Merritt Rowe manages a special group of teens called "service learners" who work during the school day for ministries at Otter Creek. Merritt, along with a few of the 2018-2019 service learners, Zane Arnett, Noah Dixon, Addison Carney...Από τον Emily Bruff

Zac Swann reflects on his journey into serving the worship ministry and the beautiful ways two worship styles can influence each other.Από τον Emily Bruff

Dr. Joyce Hardin reflects on her time as a missionary in Korea, raising "3rd culture kids" and transforming mission training in higher education. Dr. Hardin is the author of many educational curricula and books on mission including...Από τον Emily Bruff

William Jenkins tells about the work he is doing for racial reconciliation at Otter Creek and in the community.Από τον Emily Bruff

Melanie Brown shares her journey of transition, depression and finding hope.Από τον Emily Bruff

Dave Donnelly shares his experience serving with Room in the Inn.Από τον Emily Bruff

Lola Stinson shares stories from her nearly 99 years of life.Από τον Emily Bruff

Janna Beth and Ryan Hunt share the adoption story of their twins Piper and Bennett. This is part two of how the Hunts became a family of five.Από τον Emily Bruff

Janna Beth and Ryan Hunt share the adoption story of their daughter Paige. This is part one of how the Hunts became a family of five.Από τον Emily Bruff

During her last trip to Rwanda, Bethany Haley Williams of Exile International, and a member here at Otter Creek was able to interview Joseph. Joseph is a key leader on the ground at Exile, on the front lines of their work rescuing children, survivors...Από τον Emily Bruff

Laura Troup gives insight to the purpose and ministry behind the Otter Creek Consignment Sale.Από τον Emily Bruff

Monica and Irene live in Nairobi, Kenya and work with our ministry there called Made in the Streets. While they were in the states for a visit, they shared a small insight into what their work looks like on a daily basis. As you can imagine, the work...Από τον Emily Bruff

Darlene and Dave Mackey share about their experience getting plugged in with Grand Otters. You can find that article (along with many others) in our 2017 Year in Review. But I wanted to share their full interview because it was so full of sweet wisdom.Από τον Emily Bruff

Dan Shivener shares his experience transferring to Lipscomb and becoming plugged in to Young Adult Ministry after a difficult season of transition.Από τον Emily Bruff

Susan Pneuman is full of nonstop energy and endless love for our children here at Otter Creek with learning differences and special needs. I learned her zeal to press on is something at which she has become very practiced. She shares her story of...Από τον Emily Bruff

Ms. Rebecca Aulvin talks about her experience serving at the Welcome Center, the story behind her hats and, if you listen between the lines, her incredible story of strength and courage.Από τον Emily Bruff

Jeff Bennie shares about making missions a central part of his and his family's life.Από τον Emily Bruff

Shari and CJ Beauregard open up about their miraculous journey from divorce to reconciliation; the changes they made within themselves and finding the hope and courage to start again.Από τον Emily Bruff

Brady Bates reflects on his internship with Made in the Streets last summer, the spiritual gifts he received, realities of poverty and short term missions.Από τον Emily Bruff

Erin Menges discusses what it was like moving to Nashville, finding her place at Otter Creek, entering into a wilderness season, and finding freedom through prayer.Από τον Emily Bruff

Steve and Karen Speake share how they reclaimed their identity after an endless struggle with infertility.Από τον Emily Bruff

John Sipkowski shares how his life has changed after finding closeness with God through prayer.Από τον Emily Bruff

Bethany and Matthew Williams share about their work with rescued child soldiers through Exile International as well as their own journeys of finding hope and joy.Από τον Emily Bruff

Winn describes her unexpected journey into Family Therapy and her experience at Made in the Streets in Kenya.Από τον Emily Bruff

Emily shares her story of tragedy, transition and reinvention.Από τον Emily Bruff

Pedro Garcia, shares his journey from Atheism / Agnosticism to Christianity.Από τον Emily Bruff

Darlene and Charles Coulston share about their ministry to children who live on the streets in Nairobi, Kenya.Από τον Emily Bruff

Stephen and Dawn Sabin share their adoption story and the love and tension in their church experience.Από τον Emily Bruff

Marilyn Switzer shares about her family's diverse theological views and God's redemption.Από τον Emily Bruff

Tim & Melissa McKay share the challenges of raising a child with Autism and the blessings that come from community.Από τον Emily Bruff

Mallory Wyckoff talks about existing in relationship with one another despite different worldviews and how God has come along side her in times of great stress.Από τον Emily Bruff

One thing we do, as a family growing to become like Jesus, is talk openly about our deficits. One of those deficits is that we are not a very diverse church. William Jenkins talks about his experience as a black man at Otter Creek. He describes his...Από τον Emily Bruff

Kevin Colvett and Jon Lee share how God brought them to The Living Water Project. Now they are helping to provide clean water access to impoverished people all over the world in their spare time.Από τον Emily Bruff

In this episode Brad Crisler, a long time member of Otter Creek and a professional songwriter, (among other things) discussed the tension he feels between his desire for an intellectual approach to spiritual theology and allowing himself to experience...Από τον Emily Bruff