Episodes

  • Season One Wrap Up
    Nov 10 2025

    In the final episode of season one, Pastor Zac and Communications Director Randi Walle wrap up the season by sharing highlights and personal takeaways. They also reflect on the centrality of the church in discipleship, discuss resources for healthy churches, and look ahead at season two.

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    29 mins
  • A Healthy Church is Committed to Corporate Worship
    Nov 3 2025

    In episode nine, Pastor Zac and Worship Director Danny Nathan discuss the elements of a worship service. They highlight the types of songs we sing, the reason we sing, and the benefit of singing together.

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    29 mins
  • A Healthy Church is Committed to Missions and Evangelism
    Oct 27 2025

    Pastor Zac and Mike Yoder, executive director of Encompass World Partners, dive into a discussion on global missions and evangelism through the lens of the great commission. As Mike shares some of his background, he addresses the state of missions today and the involvement of local churches in fulfilling the great commission.

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    29 mins
  • A Healthy Church is Committed to Biblical Leadership
    Oct 20 2025

    In episode seven, Pastor Zac is joined by Wes Nottingham, lead pastor at Delaware Grace Church. Pastors Zac and Wes discuss leadership structure within the church as well as the importance of leadership development.

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    29 mins
  • A Healthy Church is Committed to Discipleship
    Oct 13 2025

    Pastor Zac is joined by Gary Webb, adult ministries pastor, and Elizabeth Lake, Grace Kids director, for a discussion on discipleship. As they talk through key passages of Scripture, they address various forms of discipleship in both the church and home.

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    29 mins
  • A Healthy Church is Committed to Church Membership
    Oct 6 2025

    In this episode, Pastor Zac talks with Joel Zook, lead pastor at Southview Grace Brethren Church. Pastors Zac and Joel discuss the important topic of church membership, including why it matters in the life of a church and the benefits of it.

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    29 mins
  • A Healthy Church is Committed to Right Preaching of the Word
    Sep 29 2025

    In episode four Pastor Zac is joined by Dan Allan, associate pastor of ministry development at Grace Church in Ashland, Ohio. As they discuss preaching they talk through key texts, the authority of scripture, message application, and tips for how congregations can get the most out of a sermon.

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    29 mins
  • A Healthy Church is Committed to Gospel Understanding
    Sep 22 2025

    Pastor Zac Hess is joined by Pastors George Dirscherl and Lucas Cone in a discussion on the importance of understanding the Gospel. They talk about Gospel doctrine, Gospel urgency, Gospel practice, and Gospel drift.

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    31 mins