We Are Vineyard https://vineyardusa.org/podcasts/we-are-vineyard/ Conversations helping us grow in life with Jesus and each other. A production of Vineyard USA, hosting guests from across the body of Christ and within the Vineyard movement. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:00:26 +0000 en-US © 2025 Vineyard USA Conversations helping us grow in life with Jesus and each other. Vineyard USA episodic Conversations helping us grow in life with Jesus and each other. A production of Vineyard USA, hosting guests from across the body of Christ and within the Vineyard movement. Vineyard USA webmaster@vineyardusa.org false https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/WAV-Podcast-Season-4.jpg We Are Vineyard https://vineyardusa.org/podcasts/we-are-vineyard/ webmaster@vineyardusa.org Conversations helping us grow in life with Jesus and each other. A production of Vineyard USA, hosting guests from across the body of Christ and within the Vineyard movement. No 5380d1bf-41ab-59e0-88e6-d9529d0d0965 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.5 “Jesus Wants His Church Back” with John & Eleanor Mumford | Heart of the Vineyard https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/jesus-wants-his-church-back-with-john-eleanor-mumford-heart-of-the-vineyard/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jesus-wants-his-church-back-with-john-eleanor-mumford-heart-of-the-vineyard Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:00:16 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=24805 Welcome to part 1 of our special Heart of the Vineyard series, where Caleb Maskell talks with John and Eleanor Mumford about the topic “Jesus Wants His Church Back.” John and Eleanor share their early experiences with the Holy Spirit, including how they felt and what they witnessed, and the impact of those experiences over the years.  “Jesus Wants His Church Back” is part 1 of an 8-part series called Heart of the Vineyard, which explores some of the foundational themes in the identity of the Vineyard. Each part contains a teaching video, an interview with a long-standing Vineyard pastor, and small group materials to help you take the information deeper and evaluate how you and your church relate to each theme. You can engage the series here!  John and Eleanor Mumford led the Vineyard Churches in the UK and Ireland for over 20 years. They worked for nearly two years with John Wimber on the staff of the Anaheim Vineyard in California, before starting the first Vineyard church in Europe in 1987 (South West London Vineyard). In 2008, they handed over the leadership of that church to concentrate more on the Vineyard movement, both nationally and internationally; then in 2015 they transitioned the leadership of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. 

In August 2026, they retired from coordinating the Vineyard Global initiative, which helps facilitate the growth of the Vineyard internationally. 

John and Eleanor have two sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here.   Show Notes:  Join “Heart Of The Vineyard” Now! Sponsors:  Vessels Planning Center]]> full 26 5 Welcome to part 1 of our special Heart of the Vineyard series, where Caleb Maskell talks with John and Eleanor Mumford about the topic “Jesus Wants His Church Back.” John and Eleanor share their early experiences with the Holy Spirit, including how they felt and what they witnessed, and the impact of those experiences over the years.  “Jesus Wants His Church Back” is part 1 of an 8-part series called Heart of the Vineyard, which explores some of the foundational themes in the identity of the Vineyard. Each part contains a teaching video, an interview with a long-standing Vineyard pastor, and small group materials to help you take the information deeper and evaluate how you and your church relate to each theme. You can engage the series here!  John and Eleanor Mumford led the Vineyard Churches in the UK and Ireland for over 20 years. They worked for nearly two years with John Wimber on the staff of the Anaheim Vineyard in California, before starting the first Vineyard church in Europe in 1987 (South West London Vineyard). In 2008, they handed over the leadership of that church to concentrate more on the Vineyard movement, both nationally and internationally; then in 2015 they transitioned the leadership of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland. 

In August 2026, they retired from coordinating the Vineyard Global initiative, which helps facilitate the growth of the Vineyard internationally. 

John and Eleanor have two sons, two wonderful daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship. Watch the video version of this episode here.   Show Notes:  Join “Heart Of The Vineyard” Now! Sponsors:  Vessels Planning Center]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/HOV-John-Eleanor-Mumford-Episode.jpg “Jesus Wants His Church Back” with John & Eleanor Mumford | Heart of the Vineyard false no 00:39:53 No no Heart of the Vineyard with Caleb Maskell https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/heart-of-the-vineyard-with-caleb-maskell/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=heart-of-the-vineyard-with-caleb-maskell Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:00:50 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=24559 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Caleb Maskell about a newly minted 8-part series called Heart of the Vineyard: what it is, how it meets the requests of people inside and outside of the Vineyard for resourcing, and our goal of resourcing people where they’re at in their journey. They discuss some of the things the Vineyard specifically has been given to steward for the sake of the world that we must freely give away, being sensitive to the Lord in each moment as we live Naturally Supernatural lives so that our relationship with the Holy Spirit is not formulaic or driven by our desired results, and the ways Heart of the Vineyard can be used in your local church.  Caleb Maskell serves as the Associate National Director of Theology and Education for Vineyard USA, where he leads the movement's work in theological education, pastoral formation, and leadership development. He has been in the Vineyard since 1995, serving as a church planter, pastor, worship leader, and theological educator in such places as Chicago, New Haven, CT, New York City, the Philadelphia suburbs (Go Birds!), and Denver, CO. He holds an undergrad degree from the University of Chicago, an M.Div. from Yale Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in the history of American religion from Princeton University.  Caleb’s work is animated by the conviction that deep theological reflection and Spirit-empowered ministry belong together, and by a passion for developing the leaders and institutions that will make for a healthy, courageous, and hospitable future for the church in the twenty-first century. Caleb and his wife Kathy live in Denver with their two children, where Kathy pastors East Denver Vineyard Church. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   Show Notes:  Join “Heart Of The Vineyard” Now! Vineyard Ordination  What should a Vineyard Pastor be, know, and do? 5-Step Prayer Model  Sponsors:  Vessels Planning Center  ]]> full 25 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Caleb Maskell about a newly minted 8-part series called Heart of the Vineyard: what it is, how it meets the requests of people inside and outside of the Vineyard for resourcing, and our goal of resourcing people where they’re at in their journey. They discuss some of the things the Vineyard specifically has been given to steward for the sake of the world that we must freely give away, being sensitive to the Lord in each moment as we live Naturally Supernatural lives so that our relationship with the Holy Spirit is not formulaic or driven by our desired results, and the ways Heart of the Vineyard can be used in your local church.  Caleb Maskell serves as the Associate National Director of Theology and Education for Vineyard USA, where he leads the movement's work in theological education, pastoral formation, and leadership development. He has been in the Vineyard since 1995, serving as a church planter, pastor, worship leader, and theological educator in such places as Chicago, New Haven, CT, New York City, the Philadelphia suburbs (Go Birds!), and Denver, CO. He holds an undergrad degree from the University of Chicago, an M.Div. from Yale Divinity School, and a Ph.D. in the history of American religion from Princeton University.  Caleb’s work is animated by the conviction that deep theological reflection and Spirit-empowered ministry belong together, and by a passion for developing the leaders and institutions that will make for a healthy, courageous, and hospitable future for the church in the twenty-first century. Caleb and his wife Kathy live in Denver with their two children, where Kathy pastors East Denver Vineyard Church. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   Show Notes:  Join “Heart Of The Vineyard” Now! Vineyard Ordination  What should a Vineyard Pastor be, know, and do? 5-Step Prayer Model  Sponsors:  Vessels Planning Center  ]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/HOV-Caleb-Episode.jpg Heart of the Vineyard with Caleb Maskell false no 00:33:50 No no Pulling Teeth to Share the Gospel with Elba Dolan (Part 2) https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/pulling-teeth-to-share-the-gospel-with-elba-dolan-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pulling-teeth-to-share-the-gospel-with-elba-dolan-part-2 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:00:38 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=23544 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Elba Dolan, where they talk about what a practical Gospel looks like in Brazil, the role of education in breaking poverty, and how she envisions the next season of her life in ministry. Elba Dolan is a pastor, theologian, Christian leader, and author. Married to Steve Dolan and mother to Camilly and Alyssa, she serves as Senior Pastor of Vineyard Belém, Regional Coordinator for Northern Brazil, and a member of the national leadership team of Vineyard Brasil. She is the founder and president of CDR (Centro de Desenvolvimento Regional – Regional Development Center), a non-profit organization dedicated to social transformation in Northern Brazil. Elba holds a Master’s degree in Missional Leadership from Trinity Bible College. She is also the author of the book Kingdom and Discipleship, which explores the transforming impact of the Gospel of the Kingdom on disciple formation and the mission of the Church. Throughout more than two decades of ministry, she has devoted herself to planting churches, training leaders, and strengthening communities of faith. Her ministry reflects a deep passion for integrating Kingdom theology, discipleship formation, and missional practice, equipping the local church to live out and demonstrate the Kingdom of God in tangible ways in the world.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes: Heart of the Vineyard 8-part series Vineyard Global  Sponsors:  Vessels Planning Center  ]]> full 24 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Elba Dolan, where they talk about what a practical Gospel looks like in Brazil, the role of education in breaking poverty, and how she envisions the next season of her life in ministry. Elba Dolan is a pastor, theologian, Christian leader, and author. Married to Steve Dolan and mother to Camilly and Alyssa, she serves as Senior Pastor of Vineyard Belém, Regional Coordinator for Northern Brazil, and a member of the national leadership team of Vineyard Brasil. She is the founder and president of CDR (Centro de Desenvolvimento Regional – Regional Development Center), a non-profit organization dedicated to social transformation in Northern Brazil. Elba holds a Master’s degree in Missional Leadership from Trinity Bible College. She is also the author of the book Kingdom and Discipleship, which explores the transforming impact of the Gospel of the Kingdom on disciple formation and the mission of the Church. Throughout more than two decades of ministry, she has devoted herself to planting churches, training leaders, and strengthening communities of faith. Her ministry reflects a deep passion for integrating Kingdom theology, discipleship formation, and missional practice, equipping the local church to live out and demonstrate the Kingdom of God in tangible ways in the world.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes: Heart of the Vineyard 8-part series Vineyard Global  Sponsors:  Vessels Planning Center  ]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Elba-Dolan-Pt-2-Episode.jpg Pulling Teeth to Share the Gospel with Elba Dolan (Part 2) false no 00:31:38 No no Pulling Teeth to Share the Gospel with Elba Dolan (Part 1) https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/pulling-teeth-to-share-the-gospel-with-elba-dolan-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pulling-teeth-to-share-the-gospel-with-elba-dolan-part-1 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:00:10 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=23393 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Elba Dolan about growing up in the jungles of Brazil in a large family, moving to the city so she had access to school at age 7, working as a maid for a family who modeled Jesus with their lives, and her unique approach to planting churches. Join us next week for part two of this conversation, as we hear about Elba’s journey into church planting and sharing the Gospel in a practical way.  Elba Dolan is a pastor, theologian, Christian leader, and author. Married to Steve Dolan and mother to Camilly and Alyssa, she serves as Senior Pastor of Vineyard Belém, Regional Coordinator for Northern Brazil, and a member of the national leadership team of Vineyard Brasil. She is the founder and president of CDR (Centro de Desenvolvimento Regional – Regional Development Center), a non-profit organization dedicated to social transformation in Northern Brazil. Elba holds a Master’s degree in Missional Leadership from Trinity Bible College. She is also the author of the book Kingdom and Discipleship, which explores the transforming impact of the Gospel of the Kingdom on disciple formation and the mission of the Church. Throughout more than two decades of ministry, she has devoted herself to planting churches, training leaders, and strengthening communities of faith. Her ministry reflects a deep passion for integrating Kingdom theology, discipleship formation, and missional practice, equipping the local church to live out and demonstrate the Kingdom of God in tangible ways in the world.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes: Heart of the Vineyard 8-part series Vineyard Global  Sponsors:  Vessels Planning Center  ]]> full 23 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Elba Dolan about growing up in the jungles of Brazil in a large family, moving to the city so she had access to school at age 7, working as a maid for a family who modeled Jesus with their lives, and her unique approach to planting churches. Join us next week for part two of this conversation, as we hear about Elba’s journey into church planting and sharing the Gospel in a practical way.  Elba Dolan is a pastor, theologian, Christian leader, and author. Married to Steve Dolan and mother to Camilly and Alyssa, she serves as Senior Pastor of Vineyard Belém, Regional Coordinator for Northern Brazil, and a member of the national leadership team of Vineyard Brasil. She is the founder and president of CDR (Centro de Desenvolvimento Regional – Regional Development Center), a non-profit organization dedicated to social transformation in Northern Brazil. Elba holds a Master’s degree in Missional Leadership from Trinity Bible College. She is also the author of the book Kingdom and Discipleship, which explores the transforming impact of the Gospel of the Kingdom on disciple formation and the mission of the Church. Throughout more than two decades of ministry, she has devoted herself to planting churches, training leaders, and strengthening communities of faith. Her ministry reflects a deep passion for integrating Kingdom theology, discipleship formation, and missional practice, equipping the local church to live out and demonstrate the Kingdom of God in tangible ways in the world.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes: Heart of the Vineyard 8-part series Vineyard Global  Sponsors:  Vessels Planning Center  ]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Elba-Dolan-Pt-1-Episode.jpg Pulling Teeth to Share the Gospel with Elba Dolan (Part 1) false no 00:33:37 No no Great Worship Leaders Are Made, Not Found with Anabeth Morgan (Part 2) https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/great-worship-leaders-are-made-not-found-with-anabeth-morgan-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=great-worship-leaders-are-made-not-found-with-anabeth-morgan-part-2 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:00:41 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=23048 In this episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Anabeth Morgan. She shares about her journey into pastoring as simply saying yes to the next thing, learning in spaces that were made available to her, and the people who discipled and called out her gifting. Jay and Anabeth remember the process of her joining the Arvada Vineyard, and finally she shares what’s in her heart for Vineyard Worship as officially embarks on a new role. Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter, and one of the staff pastors at the Arvada Vineyard in Colorado since 2011.  She has been an integral part of Vineyard Worship as a leader, artist and writer, serving at Vineyard churches in Houston, Columbus, and Kansas City, and now serves as the Interim Lead for Equipping and Leadership for Vineyard Worship.  Anabeth is deeply passionate about God’s presence and loves to lean into the Spirit of God in worship and prayer. Her ability to listen to the Holy Spirit, whether leading worship or groups of people, has given God the opportunity to do wonderful things in people’s lives. She loves sharing her intimate faith in God with others, enjoys being hospitable, and is always sensitive to the people and environment around her. Anabeth has appeared on many Vineyard albums such as Cultivation Generation, Servant Wide Awake, My Foundation, Breathe In, Sing Out, and more. In December 2017, she finished writing and recording her first studio album A Place Your Glory Dwells. Recently, she has had songs “You Meet Me Here”, “Heaven’s Work” and “King of Heaven” released through Vineyard Worship, and has published other worship songs in collaboration with other songwriters. She was married to Kyle in 2003, and they have two amazing children, Jovie and Miles.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes:  Vineyard Worship Emotionally Focused  Emotionally Healthy Discipleship]]> full 22 5 In this episode of the We Are Vineyard podcast, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Anabeth Morgan. She shares about her journey into pastoring as simply saying yes to the next thing, learning in spaces that were made available to her, and the people who discipled and called out her gifting. Jay and Anabeth remember the process of her joining the Arvada Vineyard, and finally she shares what’s in her heart for Vineyard Worship as officially embarks on a new role. Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter, and one of the staff pastors at the Arvada Vineyard in Colorado since 2011.  She has been an integral part of Vineyard Worship as a leader, artist and writer, serving at Vineyard churches in Houston, Columbus, and Kansas City, and now serves as the Interim Lead for Equipping and Leadership for Vineyard Worship.  Anabeth is deeply passionate about God’s presence and loves to lean into the Spirit of God in worship and prayer. Her ability to listen to the Holy Spirit, whether leading worship or groups of people, has given God the opportunity to do wonderful things in people’s lives. She loves sharing her intimate faith in God with others, enjoys being hospitable, and is always sensitive to the people and environment around her. Anabeth has appeared on many Vineyard albums such as Cultivation Generation, Servant Wide Awake, My Foundation, Breathe In, Sing Out, and more. In December 2017, she finished writing and recording her first studio album A Place Your Glory Dwells. Recently, she has had songs “You Meet Me Here”, “Heaven’s Work” and “King of Heaven” released through Vineyard Worship, and has published other worship songs in collaboration with other songwriters. She was married to Kyle in 2003, and they have two amazing children, Jovie and Miles.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes:  Vineyard Worship Emotionally Focused  Emotionally Healthy Discipleship]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Anabeth-Morgan-Pt-2-Episode.jpg Great Worship Leaders Are Made, Not Found with Anabeth Morgan (Part 2) false no 00:38:41 No no Great Worship Leaders Are Made, Not Found with Anabeth Morgan (Part 1) https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/great-worship-leaders-are-made-not-found-with-anabeth-morgan-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=great-worship-leaders-are-made-not-found-with-anabeth-morgan-part-1 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:23 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22720 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Anabeth Morgan about growing up in the South with four brothers in a 700 sq.ft. home, and how their family’s life changed when her dad suddenly felt called to ministry in the Southern Baptist church. Anabeth shares about the impact of her father’s gambling addiction on their family, striving for an “out” through sports and academic scholarships, and meeting her husband in college. This is part one of a two-part conversation, so come back next week for the rest of the story!  Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter, and one of the staff pastors at the Arvada Vineyard in Colorado since 2011.  She has been an integral part of Vineyard Worship as a leader, artist and writer, serving at Vineyard churches in Houston, Columbus, and Kansas City, and now serves as the Interim Lead for Equipping and Leadership for Vineyard Worship.  Anabeth is deeply passionate about God’s presence and loves to lean into the Spirit of God in worship and prayer. Her ability to listen to the Holy Spirit, whether leading worship or groups of people, has given God the opportunity to do wonderful things in people’s lives. She loves sharing her intimate faith in God with others, enjoys being hospitable, and is always sensitive to the people and environment around her. Anabeth has appeared on many Vineyard albums such as Cultivation Generation, Servant Wide Awake, My Foundation, Breathe In, Sing Out, and more. In December 2017, she finished writing and recording her first studio album A Place Your Glory Dwells. Recently, she has had songs “You Meet Me Here”, “Heaven’s Work” and “King of Heaven” released through Vineyard Worship, and has published other worship songs in collaboration with other songwriters. She was married to Kyle in 2003, and they have two amazing children, Jovie and Miles.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes:  Vineyard Worship Emotionally Focused  Emotionally Healthy Discipleship]]> full 21 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Anabeth Morgan about growing up in the South with four brothers in a 700 sq.ft. home, and how their family’s life changed when her dad suddenly felt called to ministry in the Southern Baptist church. Anabeth shares about the impact of her father’s gambling addiction on their family, striving for an “out” through sports and academic scholarships, and meeting her husband in college. This is part one of a two-part conversation, so come back next week for the rest of the story!  Anabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter, and one of the staff pastors at the Arvada Vineyard in Colorado since 2011.  She has been an integral part of Vineyard Worship as a leader, artist and writer, serving at Vineyard churches in Houston, Columbus, and Kansas City, and now serves as the Interim Lead for Equipping and Leadership for Vineyard Worship.  Anabeth is deeply passionate about God’s presence and loves to lean into the Spirit of God in worship and prayer. Her ability to listen to the Holy Spirit, whether leading worship or groups of people, has given God the opportunity to do wonderful things in people’s lives. She loves sharing her intimate faith in God with others, enjoys being hospitable, and is always sensitive to the people and environment around her. Anabeth has appeared on many Vineyard albums such as Cultivation Generation, Servant Wide Awake, My Foundation, Breathe In, Sing Out, and more. In December 2017, she finished writing and recording her first studio album A Place Your Glory Dwells. Recently, she has had songs “You Meet Me Here”, “Heaven’s Work” and “King of Heaven” released through Vineyard Worship, and has published other worship songs in collaboration with other songwriters. She was married to Kyle in 2003, and they have two amazing children, Jovie and Miles.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes:  Vineyard Worship Emotionally Focused  Emotionally Healthy Discipleship]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Anabeth-Morgan-Pt-1-Episode.jpg Great Worship Leaders Are Made, Not Found with Anabeth Morgan (Part 1) false no 00:34:12 No no Church Leadership in a Polarized Culture with Aaron Graham (Part 2) https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/church-leadership-in-a-polarized-culture-with-aaron-graham-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=church-leadership-in-a-polarized-culture-with-aaron-graham-part-2 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:00:17 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22669 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay continues his conversation with Aaron Graham about discipling people in the true and compassionate Gospel, and they discuss his new book and the lies we have to undo as we speak Biblical truth to people’s hearts and minds. Aaron Graham is the founder and lead pastor of The District Church, a thriving multicultural congregation in Washington, DC, representing more than 80 nations. For over fifteen years, he has pastored in the heart of the nation's capital, discipling a generation to follow Jesus with courage and conviction. Aaron earned a master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and has been featured by ABC World News, TIME, and the Washington Post for his insights on reaching millennials in our increasingly secular age. He and his wife and two children live in Washington, DC.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes:  Unshakable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies by Aaron Graham Aaron’s website districtchurch.org Faithworks by Jim Wallis The Great Awakening by Jim Wallis The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne]]> full 20 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay continues his conversation with Aaron Graham about discipling people in the true and compassionate Gospel, and they discuss his new book and the lies we have to undo as we speak Biblical truth to people’s hearts and minds. Aaron Graham is the founder and lead pastor of The District Church, a thriving multicultural congregation in Washington, DC, representing more than 80 nations. For over fifteen years, he has pastored in the heart of the nation's capital, discipling a generation to follow Jesus with courage and conviction. Aaron earned a master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and has been featured by ABC World News, TIME, and the Washington Post for his insights on reaching millennials in our increasingly secular age. He and his wife and two children live in Washington, DC.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes:  Unshakable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies by Aaron Graham Aaron’s website districtchurch.org Faithworks by Jim Wallis The Great Awakening by Jim Wallis The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Aaron-Graham-Pt-2-Episode.jpg Church Leadership in a Polarized Culture with Aaron Graham (Part 2) false no 00:42:33 No no Church Leadership in a Polarized Culture with Aaron Graham (Part 1) https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/church-leadership-in-a-polarized-culture-with-aaron-graham-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=church-leadership-in-a-polarized-culture-with-aaron-graham-part-1 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:43 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22617 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Aaron Graham about the intense years he spent as a Missionary Kid, and the way he processed his experiences and still ended up trusting the Lord and becoming a pastor. Aaron shares about learning to live an integrated view of discipleship, planting a church in Washington, DC, and how the Lord prepared him to pastor politicians and people with very strong political beliefs. They discuss managing tensions while staying true to the gospel. This is the first of a two-part conversation, so come back next week for part 2!  Aaron Graham is the founder and lead pastor of The District Church, a thriving multicultural congregation in Washington, DC, representing more than 80 nations. For over fifteen years, he has pastored in the heart of the nation's capital, discipling a generation to follow Jesus with courage and conviction. Aaron earned a master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and has been featured by ABC World News, TIME, and the Washington Post for his insights on reaching millennials in our increasingly secular age. He and his wife and two children live in Washington, DC.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes:  Unshakable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies by Aaron Graham Aaron’s website districtchurch.org Faithworks by Jim Wallis The Great Awakening by Jim Wallis The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne]]> full 19 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Aaron Graham about the intense years he spent as a Missionary Kid, and the way he processed his experiences and still ended up trusting the Lord and becoming a pastor. Aaron shares about learning to live an integrated view of discipleship, planting a church in Washington, DC, and how the Lord prepared him to pastor politicians and people with very strong political beliefs. They discuss managing tensions while staying true to the gospel. This is the first of a two-part conversation, so come back next week for part 2!  Aaron Graham is the founder and lead pastor of The District Church, a thriving multicultural congregation in Washington, DC, representing more than 80 nations. For over fifteen years, he has pastored in the heart of the nation's capital, discipling a generation to follow Jesus with courage and conviction. Aaron earned a master's degree in public policy from the Harvard Kennedy School and has been featured by ABC World News, TIME, and the Washington Post for his insights on reaching millennials in our increasingly secular age. He and his wife and two children live in Washington, DC.   Watch the video version of this episode here.   👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and discipleship.   Show Notes:  Unshakable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies by Aaron Graham Aaron’s website districtchurch.org Faithworks by Jim Wallis The Great Awakening by Jim Wallis The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Aaron-Graham-Pt-1-Episode.jpg Church Leadership in a Polarized Culture with Aaron Graham (Part 1) false no 00:34:51 No no How to Disciple Gen Z Without Losing Yourself with Carmen Imes (Part 2) https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/how-to-disciple-gen-z-without-losing-yourself-with-carmen-imes-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-disciple-gen-z-without-losing-yourself-with-carmen-imes-part-2 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:52 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22550 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Carmen Imes. They discuss the moment when she realized that it might be hard for people to return to church after COVID, and God’s value for community and building the Church. They also discuss looking at how people have been discipled and what they’re taught to value in a Sunday church experience. Dr. Carmen Imes serves as associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Carmen is passionate about helping students and other laypeople engage the Old Testament and discover its relevance for Christian identity and mission. She is best known for her books Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters (IVP 2019) and Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters (IVP 2023). Imes has appeared on over 100 podcasts and radio shows and releases weekly "Torah Tuesday" videos on her own YouTube channel. She writes for Christianity Today, the Politics of Scripture blog, and The Well (InterVarsity). Imes is also a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and retreats. Before arriving at Biola in 2021, she served as professor of Old Testament at Prairie College in Alberta, Canada. Her academic journey began when Carmen and her husband served as missionaries in the Philippines with SIM International, reaching out to ethnic minorities. Imes loves introducing students to the rich insights of the global church. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes: Becoming God’s Family by Carmen Joy Imes Churches and the Crisis of Decline by Andrew Root     ]]> full 18 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, we’ll hear part two of Jay’s conversation with Carmen Imes. They discuss the moment when she realized that it might be hard for people to return to church after COVID, and God’s value for community and building the Church. They also discuss looking at how people have been discipled and what they’re taught to value in a Sunday church experience. Dr. Carmen Imes serves as associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Carmen is passionate about helping students and other laypeople engage the Old Testament and discover its relevance for Christian identity and mission. She is best known for her books Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters (IVP 2019) and Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters (IVP 2023). Imes has appeared on over 100 podcasts and radio shows and releases weekly "Torah Tuesday" videos on her own YouTube channel. She writes for Christianity Today, the Politics of Scripture blog, and The Well (InterVarsity). Imes is also a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and retreats. Before arriving at Biola in 2021, she served as professor of Old Testament at Prairie College in Alberta, Canada. Her academic journey began when Carmen and her husband served as missionaries in the Philippines with SIM International, reaching out to ethnic minorities. Imes loves introducing students to the rich insights of the global church. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes: Becoming God’s Family by Carmen Joy Imes Churches and the Crisis of Decline by Andrew Root     ]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Carmen-Imes-Pt-2-Episode.jpg How to Disciple Gen Z Without Losing Yourself with Carmen Imes (Part 2) false no 00:28:24 No no How to Disciple Gen Z Without Losing Yourself with Carmen Imes (Part 1) https://vineyardusa.org/podcast/how-to-disciple-gen-z-without-losing-yourself-with-carmen-imes-part-1/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-disciple-gen-z-without-losing-yourself-with-carmen-imes-part-1 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:28 +0000 https://vineyardusa.org/?post_type=podcast&p=22429 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Carmen Imes about being available to explore Biblical themes with young adults alongside their underlying questions, and the approaches that work when interacting with Gen Z students and the ones that don’t actually matter.   Dr. Carmen Imes serves as associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Carmen is passionate about helping students and other laypeople engage the Old Testament and discover its relevance for Christian identity and mission. She is best known for her books Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters (IVP 2019) and Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters (IVP 2023). Imes has appeared on over 100 podcasts and radio shows and releases weekly "Torah Tuesday" videos on her own YouTube channel. She writes for Christianity Today, the Politics of Scripture blog, and The Well (InterVarsity). Imes is also a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and retreats. Before arriving at Biola in 2021, she served as professor of Old Testament at Prairie College in Alberta, Canada. Her academic journey began when Carmen and her husband served as missionaries in the Philippines with SIM International, reaching out to ethnic minorities. Imes loves introducing students to the rich insights of the global church. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes: Becoming God’s Family by Carmen Joy Imes Churches and the Crisis of Decline by Andrew Root     ]]> full 17 5 In this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Carmen Imes about being available to explore Biblical themes with young adults alongside their underlying questions, and the approaches that work when interacting with Gen Z students and the ones that don’t actually matter.   Dr. Carmen Imes serves as associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University. Carmen is passionate about helping students and other laypeople engage the Old Testament and discover its relevance for Christian identity and mission. She is best known for her books Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters (IVP 2019) and Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters (IVP 2023). Imes has appeared on over 100 podcasts and radio shows and releases weekly "Torah Tuesday" videos on her own YouTube channel. She writes for Christianity Today, the Politics of Scripture blog, and The Well (InterVarsity). Imes is also a frequent speaker at churches, conferences, and retreats. Before arriving at Biola in 2021, she served as professor of Old Testament at Prairie College in Alberta, Canada. Her academic journey began when Carmen and her husband served as missionaries in the Philippines with SIM International, reaching out to ethnic minorities. Imes loves introducing students to the rich insights of the global church. Watch the video version of this episode here. Show Notes: Becoming God’s Family by Carmen Joy Imes Churches and the Crisis of Decline by Andrew Root     ]]> https://vineyardusa.org/wp-content/uploads/Carmen-Imes-Pt-1-Episode.jpg How to Disciple Gen Z Without Losing Yourself with Carmen Imes (Part 1) false no 00:26:16 No no