//podcastplus.net/feed/conversations-on-faith~a4c60301 Join hosts Deacon Mark Hottel & Jesse Shedden for discussions on faith, Scripture, & so much more. The podcast has been created to foster growth in the knowledge of God, the Father, Jesus, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Deacon Mark Hottel and Jesse Shedden will explore God’s guidance for us in Scripture and its impact on our daily lives. Special episodes will be devoted to discussing the fruit of various pastors’ scripture study in preparation for teaching their congregation. Certain episodes will explore the Church in different cultures and what part(s) of the gospel are truly good news to those cultures. Join Dcn. Mark and Jesse each week as we learn and grow together! Contact the show at conversationsonfaithpodcast@gmail.com with any questions or reflections of the podcast’s discussion. Tue, 05 May 2026 10:15:25 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/episodes/002e729c-9067-45da-968b-1bb16310e57a/audio/ba7d8226-01b7-4790-81e9-1f92e4a7b120/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:22:45 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/episodes/002e729c-9067-45da-968b-1bb16310e57a/audio/ba7d8226-01b7-4790-81e9-1f92e4a7b120/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/episodes/773a0733-95f1-4040-b655-4985682fa79d/audio/3b04e8a2-9294-49af-bf27-be94b002212c/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ College-aged students can experience life in the Church in different ways.  Often, students are geographically removed from the community in which they were raised and are seeking out a church community to call their home church away from home.  In this episode, we join Deacon Mark and Jesse as they have a conversation with Rev. Ethan Magness, the rector of Grace Anglican Church in Grove City, Pennsylvania about how he and his church have welcomed college students into his congregation.  Check out our website at https://conversations-on-faith.simplecast.com/ to follow us on social media.  Feel free to contact the show via email at conversationsonfaithpodcast@gmail.com or on one of our social media platforms with any questions or reflections on the podcast’s discussion. --- Scripture References:  Leviticus 19:33-37  +  1 Corinthians 6:11 Sun, 07 Mar 2021 15:15:42 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/episodes/773a0733-95f1-4040-b655-4985682fa79d/audio/3b04e8a2-9294-49af-bf27-be94b002212c/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/episodes/d143eab5-b31f-44d9-af63-60024d19db08/audio/3030d9f0-ec7b-441f-83c5-ddf42c7a39f3/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ In 2020, many of us have had time to ponder what stability means in our lives and what it takes to try to maintain it.  However, in these challenging times, what does conflict, or lack of stability, look like in the Church?  What does God tell us to do in the face of divisions and factions forming in our own church communities during times like these?  Conversations in our church communities can create opposing opinions and disagreements in what is best practice for worship, protecting the health of a congregation, and more.  Deacon Mark and Jesse grapple with these topics and others in this episode.  Check out our website at https://conversations-on-faith.simplecast.com/ to follow us on social media.  Feel free to contact the show via email at conversationsonfaithpodcast@gmail.com or on one of our social media platforms with any questions or reflections on the podcast’s discussion. --- Scripture References:  Genesis 1-3  +  Matthew 18:15  +  Luke 16:31  +  John 17  +  Acts 17  + ... Thu, 22 Oct 2020 01:10:43 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/episodes/d143eab5-b31f-44d9-af63-60024d19db08/audio/3030d9f0-ec7b-441f-83c5-ddf42c7a39f3/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/episodes/a512e5fb-c703-4f47-8772-bb815e8a9b08/audio/7d06c221-fd22-4a89-9500-caed777d5c48/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ As college-aged students head into a new year at their school, they know that they will encounter multiple challenges.  These challenges will span from academic expectations to campus involvement.  Jesse & Deacon Mark provides a platform for Emily (an incoming freshmen), Maggie (an incoming senior), and Reid (a recent college graduate) to discuss those challenges and how to keep faith formation in the mix of college life.  Amidst those challenges, where does faith fit in?  How can college-aged students find a church community where they can grow and get to know God better?  Join the conversation to find out more.  Check out our website at https://conversations-on-faith.simplecast.com/ to follow us on social media.  Feel free to contact the show via email at conversationsonfaithpodcast@gmail.com or on one of our social media platforms with any questions or reflections on the podcast’s discussion. --- Scripture References:  Ephesians 5:13 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:22:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/episodes/a512e5fb-c703-4f47-8772-bb815e8a9b08/audio/7d06c221-fd22-4a89-9500-caed777d5c48/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/episodes/a512e5fb-c703-4f47-8772-bb815e8a9b08/audio/7d06c221-fd22-4a89-9500-caed777d5c48/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed As college-aged students head into a new year at their school, they know that they will encounter multiple challenges.  These challenges will span from academic expectations to campus involvement.  Jesse & Deacon Mark provides a platform for Emily (an incoming freshmen), Maggie (an incoming senior), and Reid (a recent college graduate) to discuss those challenges and how to keep faith formation in the mix of college life.  Amidst those challenges, where does faith fit in?  How can college-aged students find a church community where they can grow and get to know God better?  Join the conversation to find out more.  Check out our website at https://conversations-on-faith.simplecast.com/ to follow us on social media.  Feel free to contact the show via email at conversationsonfaithpodcast@gmail.com or on one of our social media platforms with any questions or reflections on the podcast’s discussion. --- Scripture References:  Ephesians 5:13 Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:22:00 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/episodes/a512e5fb-c703-4f47-8772-bb815e8a9b08/audio/7d06c221-fd22-4a89-9500-caed777d5c48/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/1ea6d2df-7227-4928-8f57-26a6e82dcb6d/cof-episode-8-meet-the-cof-team-final-cut_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed If you have been listening to this podcast, you may be wondering about who makes this show possible.  Join the entire crew of the Conversations on Faith Podcast for insight into who we are, how God is working in our lives, and why we chose to be a part of the podcast production team.  Check out our website at https://conversations-on-faith.simplecast.com/ to follow us on social media.  Feel free to contact the show via email at conversationsonfaithpodcast@gmail.com or on one of our social media platforms with any questions or reflections on the podcast’s discussion. --- Scripture References:  1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 01:20:50 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/1ea6d2df-7227-4928-8f57-26a6e82dcb6d/cof-episode-8-meet-the-cof-team-final-cut_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/1ea6d2df-7227-4928-8f57-26a6e82dcb6d/cof-episode-8-meet-the-cof-team-final-cut_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ If you have been listening to this podcast, you may be wondering about who makes this show possible.  Join the entire crew of the Conversations on Faith Podcast for insight into who we are, how God is working in our lives, and why we chose to be a part of the podcast production team.  Check out our website at https://conversations-on-faith.simplecast.com/ to follow us on social media.  Feel free to contact the show via email at conversationsonfaithpodcast@gmail.com or on one of our social media platforms with any questions or reflections on the podcast’s discussion. --- Scripture References:  1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 01:20:50 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/1ea6d2df-7227-4928-8f57-26a6e82dcb6d/cof-episode-8-meet-the-cof-team-final-cut_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/03e13e95-7e76-4cc8-bd0d-f30c68aafd71/cof-episode-8-5-wics-2-john-2-vs-2-1-final-cut_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed This episode is the second in our “What I Couldn’t Say” series of special episodes.  WICS episodes focus on particular studies of Scripture by pastors and leaders in the church as they prepare for sermons or lectures.  Deacon Mark dusts off an old essay from his days in seminary.  In the essay, he explores 1 John 2:1-2 including the Greek word παράκλητος (parakletos) literally meaning a legal advocate; an intercessor; a helper generally.  How does this description of Jesus help us to understand Him better?  Join the conversation to find out!  Check out our website at https://conversations-on-faith.simplecast.com/ to follow us on social media.  Feel free to contact the show via email at conversationsonfaithpodcast@gmail.com or on one of our social media platforms with any questions or reflections on the podcast’s discussion. --- Scripture References:   1 John 2:1-2  +  Matthew 11:28  +  John 3:16; 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7; 17:1-3  +  1 Timothy 1:15 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:58:47 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/03e13e95-7e76-4cc8-bd0d-f30c68aafd71/cof-episode-8-5-wics-2-john-2-vs-2-1-final-cut_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/03e13e95-7e76-4cc8-bd0d-f30c68aafd71/cof-episode-8-5-wics-2-john-2-vs-2-1-final-cut_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ This episode is the second in our “What I Couldn’t Say” series of special episodes.  WICS episodes focus on particular studies of Scripture by pastors and leaders in the church as they prepare for sermons or lectures.  Deacon Mark dusts off an old essay from his days in seminary.  In the essay, he explores 1 John 2:1-2 including the Greek word παράκλητος (parakletos) literally meaning a legal advocate; an intercessor; a helper generally.  How does this description of Jesus help us to understand Him better?  Join the conversation to find out!  Check out our website at https://conversations-on-faith.simplecast.com/ to follow us on social media.  Feel free to contact the show via email at conversationsonfaithpodcast@gmail.com or on one of our social media platforms with any questions or reflections on the podcast’s discussion. --- Scripture References:   1 John 2:1-2  +  Matthew 11:28  +  John 3:16; 14:16,26; 15:26; 16:7; 17:1-3  +  1 Timothy 1:15 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 19:58:47 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/03e13e95-7e76-4cc8-bd0d-f30c68aafd71/cof-episode-8-5-wics-2-john-2-vs-2-1-final-cut_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=o_7Xb8T_ https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/1344d948-0da1-4b10-8cfd-796ee53dfbed/cof-episode-7-disquiet-in-our-hearts-final-cut_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed As many of us continue to reflect on the recent happenings in our nation, we are seeking ways to walk faithfully and purposefully.  Pandemic, social injustice, and community unrest have created an “emotional confetti”  that is falling around us in a seemingly uncontrollable way.  Let’s join Deacon Mark Hottel & Jesse Shedden as they explore how to respond to current events through the lens of Scripture.  Check out our website at https://conversations-on-faith.simplecast.com/ to follow us on social media.  Feel free to contact the show via email at conversationsonfaithpodcast@gmail.com or on one of our social media platforms with any questions or reflections on the podcast’s discussion. --- Scripture References:   Genesis  +  Isaiah  +  Romans 7 & 12:1-3  +  Philippians 4:4-8 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:32:58 +0000 https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1283fd/1283fd85-6430-49e3-aba6-b7aa3f4bdfcb/1344d948-0da1-4b10-8cfd-796ee53dfbed/cof-episode-7-disquiet-in-our-hearts-final-cut_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed