The Sandhills Podcast

We start our new mini-series this week looking at a brief history of global missions and the lives of some famous Martyrs. To have this conversation we brought in Dr. Ed Smither from Columbia International University. He is the head of the Intercultural Studies Department and teaches a keystone class on the History of Global Christianity in the graduate program. He has also helped write the recent book "Mission in the way of Daniel...

We finish our mini-series in Women In Ministry with a conversation around gender with Dr. Seth Scott from Columbia International University. We know that in our modern context we can't talk about women in ministry without addressing the national conversation around who is a woman. In this conversation we sit down and get Dr. Scott's perspectives on how the church and Christians should approach the conversation around Gender Dysphor...

To continue our 3 episode series in Biblical Womanhood Pastor John sits down with Katie Lindeman from YOUNGLIFE, Columbia NE. In this conversation we sit down with Katie to hear her perspectives on what it's like to be a woman in ministry. Through her candid conversation and a lot of laughs we got to have an incredible time digging into what the Scriptures teach us and how we can support women in ministry and in the church! We hope...

Why stop a good thing? For a few months we will be coming out with episodes WEEKLY!

To start off our 3 episode series in Biblical Womanhood Pastor John sits down with Pastor Tim Cain of Kaleo Church in El Cajon California. In this conversation we engage with finding the hidden hand of God in the story of Esther and what it means for this woman of God to have a whole book dedicated to her! We hope you enjoy this episode and check ou...

The Sandhills Podcast is BACK! We are excited to bring you this first episode of our new year long format.

To kick off our show Pastor John breaks down where we have been and where we are going in 2023. 

Then he and Pastor Malcolm get into a lively discussion around the question of, "Am I really LIVING, or just existing?" From this conversation we see how Christ truly makes us alive and how life with Him really is life in the FULLE...

In our 9th and final episode of season 4 Pastor John sits down with Christian Markel to discuss the misconception that Christian's no longer engage or love the poor/homeless like Jesus did. This candid conversation centers around the current attitudes towards the homeless and how the church can do more to show them the love of Christ in a practical way. As we examine scripture and discuss how Christ Himself showed us the example of...

In our 8th episode of season 4 Pastor John sits down with Pastor Malcolm to discuss the misconception that all Christian's must be Republicans. This candid conversation centers around the political landscape of the US as well as some current events surrounding abortion. As we examine scripture and discuss how Christ Himself showed us the importance of separating earthly kingdoms from our heavenly kingdom (while also engaging with t...

In our seventh episode of season 4 Pastor John sits down with Dr. Steve Johnson to discuss what a Biblical approach to mental health looks like. This candid conversation centers around the misconception that Christian's and the church don't take mental health seriously. As we examine scripture and discuss of Christ Himself showed us the importance of mental health we will debunk and realign this misconception!

Dr. Johnson is a head...

In our sixth episode of season 4 Pastor John sits down with Biology teacher Shannon Barker to discuss the questions, "do Christians reject science?" In this phenomenal conversation Shannon and John break down how to study science in light of our faith. On of the most important aspects of this conversation is learning how to communicate with others from a different belief system, we hope this episode helps you engage the world in a ...

In our fifth episode of season 4 Pastor John sits down with Dr. David Cashin to discuss the questions, "was Jesus just a good moral teacher?" Jeff sit down to discuss the question of, "Is hell where the fun & cool people are"? We get to talk about morality, ethics, and how Christ as supreme in all things transforms everything. If you've ever wondered where ethics/morality come from or how Christians ethics are radically diffrent th...

In our fourth episode of season 4 Pastor's John & Jeff sit down to discuss the question of, "Is hell where the fun & cool people are"? In this follow up to last episode we see a common misconceptions about hell through the lens of pop culture. Often in media (memes, cartoons, TV, movies, songs) we see a depiction of hell that is either comical or where cool people are. Juxtaposed to this is the idea that the people in heave are bor...

In our third episode of season 4 Pastor's John & Malcom sit down to discuss the question of, "Does God send people to hell for not loving Him back"? One of the most common misconceptions about God and His character centers around the idea that God is a "jealous boyfriend" type of God who is sending people to hell who spurn His love. Malcolm and John discuss the historic roots of the issue in pop culture as well as within theology t...

In our second episode of season 4 Pastor's John & Erich sit down to discuss the first of our topics in "Pillars & Problems" on if God hates fun or not. Many people in pop-culture have poked fun at Christianity and God for being buzzkilers who thrive on the mundane and stealing fun from others. But is this true, and where does this mindset come from? Erich and John discuss the historic roots of the issue and address the question dir...

In our first episode of season 4 Pastor's John & Sean sit down to discuss the Ukrainian Crisis. How should Christians conceptualize war? Is there a certain way we should respond to global conflict? How has the church approached these questions historically and what should I do....if I can do anything? All these questions and more are addressed as Sean & John scratch the surface of this challenging topic.

Pastor's John & Sean do not...

As we continue into season three this week we will be discussing the worlds reaction to the COP26 Summit & Climate Change. How can Christians approach conversations on conservation in the name of Christ, and how come churches don't speak more on the biblical mandates to nourish the gift of the earth that God gave to us in Genesis? To answer these questions from a pastoral perspective Pastor's John & Erich sat down to have a candid ...