What would it look like if we truly embraced the full essence of our faith, walking in transformative obedience instead of mere conformity? In today’s powerful message, Ryan Hammer delves into the captivating story of Charles Blondin, the famed tightrope walker, who illustrates the difference between superficial belief and genuine trust. Ryan Hammer emphasizes the need for righteousness that exceeds mere checklist compliance, urging us to cultivate love, reconciliation, and community in our lives.

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The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community leaders, we are prayerfully pursuing the author and the perfecter of our faith, together.

We’d love to meet you! Email us, check out our website, and come worship with us!

We are moving forward in faith. Join us.

Today’s message was originally delivered on Sunday July 13th in our Worship Center and you can watch it here.

What would it look like if we truly embraced the full essence of our faith, walking in transformative obedience instead of mere conformity? In today’s powerful message, Pastor Tara Beth invites us to examine our commitment to living out Jesus' teachings, especially as we continue the "Kingdom Culture" series, which explores the core of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount in Matthew.

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The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community leaders, we are prayerfully pursuing the author and the perfecter of our faith, together.

We’d love to meet you! Email us, check out our website, and come worship with us!

We are moving forward in faith. Join us.

Today’s message was originally delivered on Sunday July 13th in our Worship Center and you can watch it here.

We're off for a couple of weeks but wanted to bring you a special conversation that Pastor Tara Beth had on her podcast, "The Pastor's Table" featuring Pastor Greg!

Over the next three weeks you'll hear from Tara Beth Leach and Mark Quanstrom who talk to Pastor Greg Wenhold' about his journey into ministry, unexpected new beginnings, and how his views on pastoring have shifted over his career.

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This episode was originally published on the Pastor's Table Podcast on January 6th, 2025.

The Encounter Faith Podcast is dedicated to creating space to slow down and dive deeper into the critical conversations we’re having every week at Good Shepherd. We fundamentally believe that you cannot encounter the risen Lord unchanged, and through the replays of our Sunday Sermons and conversations with our pastors and community leaders, we are prayerfully pursuing the author and the perfecter of our faith, together.

We’d love to meet you! Email us, check out our website, and come worship with us!

We are moving forward in faith. Join us.

What happens when the path God calls you to takes unexpected turns?

In this episode, Tara Beth Leach and Mark Quanstrom sit down with Pastor Greg Wenhold to explore his unconventional and inspiring pastoral story. From being "gently led" into ministry to navigating unexpected transitions, Greg’s journey is filled with honesty, resilience, and grace.

🎙️ In This Episode:
•How Greg’s unique call to ministry unfolded over time.
•The role of faithful mentors and unexpected opportunities in shaping a pastor.
•Navigating transitions—including leaving and returning to the same church.
•Wisdom for young pastors feeling the weight of uncertainty in their calling.