The In Between

All Shall Be Well?? On Being Single with Adrienne Ash and Shareena Casey

In this honest, encouraging, and hope-filled conversation, Pastors Adrienne Ash and Shareena Casey, discuss all things Christian singleness: the real challenges singles face today, the sometimes understated blessings of singleness, how to navigate dating, desire, and purpose in our society, and how to thrive — emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.Whether you’re in a season of contentment, frustration or questioning, this episode will remind you:  You are not forgotten. You are not incomplete. You are seen, called, and deeply loved by God.Adrienne Ash has served as a pastor at Vineyard Columbus for nearly a decade and currently leads as the Westerville Community Pastor. In this role, she helps people connect deeply with one another and with God, creating a sense of family within the church. With degrees in Community Services and Family Development, Adrienne brings a strong foundation in building healthy relationships and fostering inclusive community life. She is especially passionate about walking alongside singles in their Christian journey and engaging in the ongoing work of racial reconciliation.Shareena Casey is the Worship Pastor at Vineyard Columbus where she enjoys helping others connect with God. Shareena has served at VC as a worship leader for 15 years. She is a graduate of Rich Nathan's Pastors Residency Program and is a single mom of two energetic children! She loves taking walks with a coffee mug in hand, thrives in one-on-one conversation and loves to laugh. ResourcesWalking with God Through Pain and SufferingBefore You Begin The Journey - Class for Singles

Mental Health Awareness with Karen Twinem

All Shall Be Well?? On Mental Health with Karen Twinem.Whilst walking through our darkest moments, 'all shall be well' may feel trite, especially when our world is crashing down around us. Listen in as Julia chats with Karen Twinem, longtime member and co-leader of the support group Loving Someone With Mental Illness. Karen shares her journey of caring for several family members diagnosed with mental illness, and how through her most difficult circumstances, she encounters and learns to walk daily with Jesus. You'll hear the true joy in her voice that can only come from a life deeply intertwined and with daily reliance upon Christ.Karen Twinem retired after 30 years as a journalist, creative director and public relations counselor.  She was a co-founder and leader of a Vineyard support group for families dealing with severe and persistent mental illness. The teachings from that group can be found at www.lovingsomeonewithmentalillness.com. She serves at Vineyard Columbus today as a small group co-leader and prayer ministry team member. She blogs about practicing the presence of Christ at www.mindfulchristianyear.com. You are welcome to contact her at karentwinem@gmail.com.Loving Someone With Mental Illness : Faith, hope and love for difficult livesFaith, hope and love for difficult lives.

UPDATED: All Shall Be Well?? - On Creation Care, with Ron Schmidt

UPDATED:Now... 'all shall be well' sounds great, but it is sometimes truly hard to believe! In this series, we're looking at some anxiety-producing topics through Julian of Norwich's lens of faith, hope, and love.Today, Julia interviews Ron Schmidt, whose passion for creation care (especially about achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions) is filled with conviction, curiosity, and hope. Listen in as one of our sages talks about his passion for the earth, his concern about climate change, and why he believes that working towards an impossible and an important goal is both life-giving and the best use of who God made him to be.Ron grew up in a working-class family in Milwaukee and graduated with his MBA and BBA with an accounting major from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. While beginning his career in public accounting, during which time he obtained his CPA, Ron eventually moved into banking. In 1983, Ron relocated to Columbus to join Bank One, which, ultimately, became JPMorgan Chase. After retirement in 2009, Ron joined Vineyard Columbus, graduating from Vineyard Institute in 2014. Only recently (2024) did he become actively involved in creation care. Ron is married and has four adult children and four grandchildren. You can contact Ron at: ron.creationcare@gmail.com.Julian of Norwich lived in the Middle Ages through the Black Plague and is one of the church's most recognized mystics.  She wrote the earliest surviving book in the English language written by a woman, Revelations of Divine Love, in which we find her well known reflection: Here I was taught by the grace of God that I should steadfastly hold me in the Faith ... and that ... I should take my stand on and earnestly believe in ... that ‘all manner of thing shall be well'. Interested in getting involved in Creation Care at Vineyard Columbus?Contact: jenney.rice@vineyardcoluumbus.orgPraxis / Redemptive Quest: https://journal.praxis.co/redemptive-quests-652259149ed8Following Jesus in a Warming World: https://bookstore.vineyardcolumbus.org/reads/p/following-jesus-in-a-warming-world-a-christian-call-to-climate-action?rq=following%20jesus%20in%20a%20warming%20world

Do. Not. Give. Up. Hope... in Beloved Community, with Dr Charles Montgomery.

Dr Charles and Julia take time to wrap up this lovely series of pods on the Beloved Community. They cover: how the depths of a theology of kingdom multi-ethnicity form us and offer us a continued way forward even when academic and corporate DEI spaces are feeling pressure and pressback; God's heart for his people; why empathy and curiosity take so much energy; and the difference between forming a Christian vocation of repair vs just getting mad and breaking things. Also, Dr. Charles ends with a solid word of hope and encouragement because this continued work of building and becoming the beautiful community is... uh.... yea, difficult.... especially in increasingly tenuous times. Listen in, do your homework, and take good care of your souls, my friends. The link mentioned in the podcast is Vineyard.Online, then three easy steps: register, click CORE, and scroll to the 'kingdom multiethnicity' pathway. ENJOY!

The Role of SAGES in the Beloved Community

Ya'll get to meet Julia's parents today! On this episode of The In Between, Julia talks to Grace & Jeff Silliman (otherwise known as Julia's mum and dad). They talk about their own faith mentors, intergenerational faith, the joys and challenges of being a sage in the church, and what it means to develop intergenerational communities where we all learn from and enjoy one another. Pass this episode along to a sage you know, or maybe consider taking a step toward cultivating intergenerational friendships in your own life. As Pope Francis reminded us: "Young people bud and foliage, but without roots they cannot bear fruit. The elderly are the roots.” A tree can grow tall, but without deep roots, it'll blow over in the first strong wind that comes by. So let's grow together: EVERY generation for FUTURE generations.