Collective Conversations

Matt Hofer- Full Interview (family, football, missions and faith)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode we give you the full interview of Matt and Shawn that was presented during the Influence series.

Off the Stage W/ Jacky Heavner

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Jacky is one of the Nazarene Collective residence and is the worship leader at the Winamac Campus. Hear her story and her heart in this episode of Collective Conversations.

The what, how, and why of children's ministry w/ Rachel McClintock

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode reveals what it would be like to volunteer in the children's ministry of the Nazarene Collective.

Off The Stage with Emma Mireles

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Emma is our worship leader at the Hobart Campus. Emma shares so many incredible parts of her story in our conversation and let's you into some deep places in her spiritual journey with Jesus.

Campus Pastor Kent Wamsley

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Sit back and enjoy a conversation with Winamac campus pastor, Kent Wamsley as he gives us a glimpse into his calling, his faith, and his life.

The Residence Life of the Collective

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode we sit down with our three residence and talk residence life within the collective. Enjoy a conversation with Jacky, Eric, and Matt as they let us into their lives and experience.

30 Days of Prayer- Day 30 (W/ Keith White)

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 29 (W/ Keith White)

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 28 (W/ Danielle King)

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 27 (W/ Luis Araujo)

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 26 (W/ Kent Wamsley)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 25 (W/ Eric Mireles)

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 24 (W/ Morgan Humrichouser)

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 23 (W/ Shawn Evans....make sure you listen all the way to the end ;)

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 22 (W/ Danielle King)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 21 (W/ Gene Tanner)

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 20 (W/ Keith White)

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 19 (W/ Adam Keller)

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 18 (W/ Shawn Evans)

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 17 (W/ Kent Wamsley)

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 16 (W/ Morgan Humrichouser)

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 15 (W/Shawn Evans)

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 14 (W/ Morgan Humrichouser)

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 13 (W/ Eric Wood)

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 days of Prayer- Day 12 (W/ Kent Wamsley)

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 11 (W/ Kipton Hughes)

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 10 (W/ Rachel McClintock)

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 9 (W/ Adam Keller)

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 8 (W/ Luis Araujo)

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 7 (W/ Opal Smith)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 6 (W/ Gene Tanner)

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 5 (W/ Eric Wood)

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 4 (W/ Adam Keller)

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 3 (W/ Keith White)

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 2 (W/ Adam Keller)

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

30 Days of Prayer- Day 1

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Mark 7:7

Sent Sermon Series Follow Up

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode Keith holds true to a promise to the 9 AM service at the VNC campus with some new content. Pastor Luis joins him as they unpack some more thoughts connected to the Sent series.

Off The Stage- Adam Steiner

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Adam invites us into his faith story as we hear from the bare foot guitar guy from Sunday. Thought provoking, honest, and funny, this episode is one you don't want to miss.

Luis Araujo- Hobart Campus Pastor

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode we sit down with Luis Araujo and all things Hobart. In particular we get the backstory on his calling to move to northwest Indiana and join the collective pastoral team.

The Theophilus Boys

Tue, 27 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this hilarious and sweet episode you get to peer into the lives of three brothers who range from elementary school age to high school. You not only get a feel for their daily lives, but they give you a glimpse into how they are processing their faith.

Andrew Paton- 10 things I learned while living with stage 4 cancer

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Andrew shares 10 things he has learned while living with stage 4 cancer. Powerful thoughts for both believers and those curious about faith.

Andrew Paton- Following Jesus with stage 4 cancer

Tue, 13 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Andrew passed away in September 2024, but his life and legacy still have so much to speak into our lives. This episode is the conversation that took place for a recording during our thankful series of 2024.

Faith after high school with Marley Nobles

Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode we catch up with Marley Nobles. In her early 20's not only is she navigating life but also her faith in Jesus. Listen to her own story of finding Jesus and also some good advice for those just a few years younger than herself.

Off The Stage with Danielle King

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Throughout this season we will have episodes featuring conversations with some of the people who lead us in worship, prayer, and speak at all of our campuses. Get to know them beyond their talents, gifts, and abilities. On this episode we meet Danielle King from the Valparaiso campus.

Collective Stories- Lisa Gaddis Part 3

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In the final chapter of our story, Lisa begins to share about her walk with Jesus and its impact on the amputation and others aspects of life she has had to endure.

Collective Stories- Lisa Gaddis Part 2

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Lisa Gaddis has dealt with some tremendous physical challenges in her life. In the last year she had her foot amputated and had to relearn so many things in life. Lisa's faith in Jesus got her through. In this episode Lisa lets us into some of the events connected to her surgery, therapy, and other ways where you see God at work in her life.

Collective Stories- Lisa Gaddis (Part 1)

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode we follow up on the first collective story of 2025 with Lisa Gaddis. Lisa allows us into her story of the amputation of her foot, her recovery, and spiritual journey. In this first episode Lisa talks about why she had to have the surgery and the different ways God began to show up along the way.

Season 2 Teaser

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Welcome back! Collective Conversations will kick off its second season soon!

Mental Health and Faith Series; Rapid fire questions (Featuring Alisha Hughes and Amy Tharp)

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Amy and Alisha walk us through a series of questions in a rapid fire format as we talk about counseling sessions, cost, confidentiality, and scheduling.

https://www.pillarstherapy.com/our-clinicians/ms-alisha-hughes-bs/

https://nazarenecollective.church/counseling

https://healthlincchc.org/services/behavioral-health/

https://www.familycounsel.org/counselors

Mental Health and Faith; A Counseling Session Part 3 (Featuring Lisa Walters)

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode Lisa Walters and Keith unpack the last episode of Keith's counseling session.

https://www.pillarstherapy.com/our-clinicians/ms-lisa-walters-ma-lmhc-ncc/

https://nazarenecollective.church/counseling

Mental Health and Faith Series ( A Counseling Session Part 2 featuring Lisa Walters and Keith White)

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode you get a rare glimpse into an actual counseling session. Listen in as Lisa Walter's walks Keith through their first counseling session. It's real. It's raw. It's hopefully giving you permission to schedule a counseling session yourself.

Mental Health and Faith Series- A counseling session Part 1 (Featuring Lisa Walters)

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode Keith sits down with Lisa Walters from Pillars of Wellness to discuss how a counselor approaches a counseling session.

Mental Health & Faith (A Conversation with Jordan Chitwood)

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Jordan Chitwood is a pastor, an author, husband, father, and ready to let you into his journey with mental health. Join us for a captivating conversation where Jordan gives us a glimpse into his most recent book, "Will I Always Feel This Way?" and his personal journey of faith and mental health.

Follow these links for more information about Jordan and access to his personal site, church website, and information about his books.

Jordan's church- http://c3fw.org

Jordan's site- http://substack.com/@jordanchitwood

Find his books on Amazon and other sites where his books are sold
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jordan-Daniel-Chitwood/author/B083L59JNL?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1721174340&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Mental Health and Faith- Why marriage and family counseling matters (featuring John Thomas)

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

John Thomas shares with us the value of counseling for both a marriage and family. This informative episode can be a great encourager to take a next step in either of those relationships for the better.

Mental Health and Faith Series- Understanding Addiction and Trauma (featuring Stacey Newton)

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode we will address the realities of addiction and trauma. Stacey has a masters degree in pastoral counseling and serves as one of the counselors at the Hope Center in Valparaiso, Indiana.

You can find out more about Celebrate recovery and find a local meeting at the link below.

https://www.celebraterecovery.com/what-we-offer/find-a-cr-meeting

Here is a link to find more information on the CR meeting in Valparaiso, Indiana.
https://nazarenecollective.church/cr

Mental Health and Faith Series- How mental health and faith coexist. (Featuring; John Thomas, Janet Cravens, and Alisha Hughes)

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode we hear from a group of counselors on how mental health and our faith can easily coexist. With an open conversation about their own journey of faith and why they became counselors, you will hear from the heart of John, Janet and Alisha. You can find out more information about some of our counselors at the Hope Center following the link below.

http://nazarenecollective.church/counseling

Mental Health and Faith Series- Understanding Anxiety and Depression (Featuring Rob Walsh)

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode we get a better understanding of both depression and anxiety. Not only defining it, but how to come along side those who walk life with it.

Mental Health and Faith Series- Why does counseling matter? (Featuring Rob Walsh)

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode Rob Walsh helps us unpack why talking about our mental health and seeking help from a counselor can be a pivotal move in your life. We also throw in there some thoughts on social media's impact on our mental well being.

Mental Health and Faith Series- Permission Giving (John Thomas, Kara Anne Miller, Adam Keller)

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0500

We kick off this series that will be talking about the importance of counseling for both our mental health and faith. Today, we hear from some staff and one our the hope center counselors who has counseling as a part of their life.

A conversation about Fam Jam and what's coming to the podcast

Wed, 29 May 2024 14:00:00 -0500

This episode is informative and will probably make you laugh as we laugh together talking about Fam Jam as it celebrates its 20th year.

We will also preview an upcoming series connected to mental health and faith.

Epilogue Sermon Follow Up (John 21)

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode Adam and Keith continue the conversation that started in our weekend sermon about Jesus reinstatement of Peter. Follow along in John 21 for this unique dialogue.

Bible Recap- Reading through the entire bible in a year.

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Bible Recap is a powerful tool that many people are discovering at VNC. In this episode hear why it is so valuable to your spiritual growth and how God is working through it at the Valparaiso campus in 2024.

Celebrate Recovery and Celebration Place Part 2

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0600

This week we continue our conversation with leaders of Celebrate Recovery as we dive deeper into their own stories. We also help connect a few more dots on why Celebration Place is a great place not only for kids but for the whole family.

Celebrate Recovery and Celebration Place

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

On this episode we get a true inside glimpse into Celebrate Recovery taking place on the Valparaiso campus. If you have always wondered what CR is like, this is the podcast for you. We also get a glimpse into the new ministry of Celebration Place, a kid centered recovery/precovery ministry just for them.

The Open Door

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0600

On this podcast Shawn, Eric, and Kara Anne remind of us the vision and the heart of the collective's pursuit of the open door.

Discipleship Part 3

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

This episode is our final conversation in a 3 part series about discipleship with Pastor Chris.

Discipleship Part 2

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Chris continues to expand our understanding of discipleship in this weeks collective conversation.

Episode 22- Discipleship Part 1

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we chat with Pastor Chris about a foundational aspect of our faith in discipleship. What is discipleship? How do I know if I am walking down that path?

Episode 21- The Christmas story (Collective pastors share how the Christmas story has impacted their own faith)

Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Shawn, Kara Anne, Chris, Gene, Morgan, and Adam share aspects of the Christmas story that have impacted their own faith journey.

Episode 20- Christmas memories (stories of memories from some of the collective pastors)

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Shawn, Kara Anne, Chris, Morgan, Gene and Adam share special memories that have left an impact in their lives on Christmas.

Episode 19- Christmas in South Korea (Nick and Natalie Mills)

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

This episode explores the Christmas adventure of Nick and Natalie Mills as they spend Christmas in South Korea adopting their son Henry.

Episode 18- Helping your kids keep Jesus at the center of Christmas

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600

In this hilarious and helpful episode, some of our children's ministry team share stories of Christmas wins and failures as parenting and offer some great ideas on how to help your kids not miss the true meaning of Christmas. Sit back, get ready to laugh and maybe take some notes.

Episode 17- Thankful Series (A journey back through the stories shared in our weekend services.)

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

This episodes shares some of the highlights from this past month's weekend services and the thankful stories that remind us of God's goodness and faithfulness.

Episode 16- Thankful Series (The Holy Spirit speaks into two peoples lives and brings them together.)

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

This episode is an example of how God works in us and through us. It is a story of the nudging of the Holy Spirit in the lives of two incredible ladies and how he brought them together to be used by God in each others lives.

Episode 15- Thankful series. An adoption story Part 2

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

We continue our conversation with the Buyer family as we hear from John and Anthony and their perspective on finding love in their new home.

Episode 14- Thankful Series- an adoption story Part 1

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The thankful series kicks off this episode with a glimpse into the Buyer's family and how God brought their family together.

Episode 13- Pilgrimage stories from the Holy Land

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode we hear from some of the collective who traveled to Israel and Egypt back in May. Hear their stories, laughs, and the impact the trip had on their lives.

Episode 12- Laodicea and the new earth and new Jerusalem.

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode Eric and Keith share a few thoughts from the weekend services, the sermon content, and some end times conversation about Revelation's mentioning of a new earth and New Jerusalem.

Episode 11- Pilgrimage (That one time we swam in a slot canyon...)

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Not all pilgrimages go exactly as planned. One this episode we retell the tale of a unique trip through the Paria canyon. With moments of humor, adventure, and intensity, Brian, Nick, Peter and Keith recount their epic trip.

Episode 10- The church of Philadelphia and an end times conversation about 7 seals, trumpets, and bowls

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode we take a look at the 6th church of the seven series. Pastor Shawn shares an in-depth look at the church and what we can learn from it as life brings us obstacles. Also, the end times conversation will preview the judgements of God that happen within the tribulation. Seals, trumpets, and bowls...oh my!

Episode 9- Pilgrimage: stories from the women's journey through the Paria canyon

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

We are so excited to have our ladies share their pilgrimage stories from our second women's trip to the Paria canyon. Join Natalie, Crystal, Pamela, and Rachel as they give you a glimpse into their shared experience.

Episode 8- The church of Sardis, 666, and some interesting facts about Pastor Eric

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Eric helps us continue to unpack the teaching on Sardis. We also spend some time trying to better understand the mark of the beast and its impact in the end times.

Episode 7- Stories of pilgrimage (more stories from the Paria canyon)

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode you get an an inside look at the impact of going on a pilgrimage from a group of guys who have recently hiked the Paria Canyon on the Epic trips.

Episode 6- The church of Thyatira and the key players in the end times.

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode we unpack a little more of the message given to the church in Thyatira. The next portion of end times conversation is all about some of the key players in the end times; God the father, Satan, antichrist, Jesus, the false prophet, and the two prophets.

Episode 5- Pilgrimage (Stories from the Paria canyon)

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This month we will explore the spiritual discipline of pilgrimage. To do so, we will hear stories of people who have walked through the paria canyon or the holy land in Israel. This episode explores the stories of two canyon veterans and a rookie from both our men's and women's trips.

Episode 4- The church of Pergamum and different views of the rapture.

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode we unpack a few more details from the message of Pergamum. Then Shawn and Keith keep providing some thoughts on the end times. This week they give their "almost" best effort to help us understand the three different views of the rapture.

Episode 3- The church of Smyrna and unpacking the different ideas of the one thousand year reign of Jesus.

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This episode features a further unpacking of Revelation 2:8-11 as we explore more of what we can learn from the letter to the church of Smyrna. We also review the differences of the four views of the millennium; historic premillennialism, dispensationalism, postmillennialism and amillennialism.

Episode 2- The church of Ephesus and the end times

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:00:00 -0500

In this episode we go a little deeper in the conversation about the letter to the church of Ephesus found in Revelation 2. We also lay the ground work for our ongoing conversation over the next 7 episodes about understanding the end times.

Episode 1- New season, new format, new journey

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0500

We kick off our first season of Collective Conversations with a teaser of all to come this season.

Day 21

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The wrap up

Day 20

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Open door personal stories (Mackenzie Wahlman)

Day 19

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Open door personal stories (Deb Walters)

Day 18

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

History of open doors

Day 17

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Open door personal stories (Sandy Mangel)

Day 16

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Sharing your faith – Part 2

Day 15

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Open door personal stories (Adam Keller-Part 2)

Day 14

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Open door personal stories (Adam Keller-Part 1)

Day 13

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Open door personal stories (Sally and Eric Wood)

Day 12

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

A model prayer

Day 11

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

The other side of the open door

Day 10

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Open doors at the church

Day 9

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Sharing your faith

Day 8

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Open Door stories at VNC

Day 7

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Open door stories

Day 6

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

God at work in the church

Day 5

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Recognizing God’s blessings

Day 4

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Open doors in the community

Day 3

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Understanding fasting

Day 2

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600

Finding time to pray

Day 1

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0600

An invitation to the 21 day journey