Old Paths New Steps
by Malissa Bertella and Peter Voorhees
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About this podcast
Walking in ancient paths with contemporary feet, finding hope for today.
Join us as we explore the profound intersection of theology, sociology, and science through a lens of compassion and hope. Old Paths New Steps bridges timeless wisdom with modern understanding, creating space for authentic conversations about trauma, healing, and what it means to be fully human.
Episodes
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- Giraffes, Grace, Disc Golf and Finding Purpose After Retirement with guest Paul Wright · 46 min · Season 1 Episode 30From battalion chief to world champion disc golfer to international course designer, Paul Wright's journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Paul shares how God healed…
- The Reshaping of Mission and Call of the Church: When the church learned to ask "why?" · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 29In this episode, Peter takes us through part of the introduction of a book he's working on. He explores how a simple question—"If our church disappeared, would anyone…
- Care Portal and Kingdom Work: Technology Meets Compassion with guest Brandon Stiver · 57 min · Season 1 Episode 28What happens when good intentions meet hard realities? Brandon Steiver's calling to "run an orphanage in Africa" led to eight transformative years in Tanzania and a shocking…
- Outsiders and Insiders: Where God Shows Up with guest Dr. Gregory Coles · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 27Dr. Gregory Coles returns to explore how our modern understanding of identity has everything backwards. Discover why the Latin root of "identity" points toward sameness rather…
- Genes of Eden: Where Ancient Theology Meets Modern Science with guest Dr. Lu Wing · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 26Dr. Luman Wing returns to discuss his groundbreaking book "Genes of Eden," where cutting-edge epigenetics meets ancient theology. Discover how your environment literally rewrites…
- Episode Rerelease: The Science of Healing Community with Dr. Lumen Wing · 60 min · Season 1 Episode 25We're thrilled to bring back this powerful conversation with Dr. Lumen Wing as he prepares to release his groundbreaking book Genes of Eden. In this episode, Dr. Wing—a…
- Change as an Invitation to Grow: An Update on OPNS · 4 min · Season 1 Episode 24Peter shares important updates about Old Paths New Steps, including Josh Lott's decision to step back from regular hosting to focus on family, and our move to bi-monthly…
- The Horizontal Gospel: Why Racial Reconciliation is Gospel Work with guest Lonnie Arnold · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 23Pastor and former police officer Lonnie Arnold shares his journey from black church upbringing through interracial marriage and law enforcement to founding the Racial…
- The Hip-Hop Scholar: Reading the Bible Like an Ancient with guest Hakeem Bradley · 1 h 4 min · Season 1 Episode 22In this episode, Peter and Malissa chat with biblical scholar Hakeem Bradley about his journey from the Five Percent Nation to New Testament PhD studies and his recent work at…
- Sorrow and Joy: Community, Faith, and Life After Injury with guest Cameron Horner · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 21In this powerful episode, host Peter Voorhees and co-host Malissa Bertella sit down with Cameron Horner, who shares his remarkable journey of faith following a life-altering…
- Red Bull Spritzers and Open Gates: The Messy Beauty of Real Community · 55 min · Season 1 Episode 20What does it really take to build authentic community where people actually belong? In this honest conversation, Peter, Josh, and Malissa explore the beautiful mess of real…
- Finding Wholeness: Story, Leadership and Authentic Connection with guest Annie Horner · 53 min · Season 1 Episode 19Join us for a compelling conversation with Annie Horner, a counseling associate who reveals how understanding our personal stories can transform leadership and relationships…
- From Acts 29 to Anglicanism with our guest Fr. Rob Steinbach · 56 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this vulnerable and heartfelt conversation, Peter Voorhees sits down with Father Rob Steinbach, who shares his journey from Acts 29 church planter to founding Shalom Anglican…
- Hope That Transforms Community: A reflection on our conversation with Dr. Chan Hellman · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 19In this episode, hosts Peter, Josh, and Malissa discuss their conversation with Dr. Chan Hellman about the science of hope. They explore how hope requires goals, agency, and…
- Hope as a Framework for Flourishing with guest Dr. Chan Hellman · 1 h 1 min · Season 1 Episode 16In this powerful episode, host Peter Voorhees sits down with Dr. Chan Hellman, Director of The Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma, to explore the transformative…
- The Wounded Healer: Finding Strength in Vulnerability · 48 min · Season 1 Episode 15In this episode of "Old Paths New Steps," hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella explore the powerful concept of the wounded healer. The conversation examines how…
- Church History, Power, and Renewal: A reflection on our episode with Dr. Jerry Sittser · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 14In this episode, hosts Peter, Josh, and Malissa discuss their conversation with theologian Dr. Jerry Sittser. They explore how monasteries historically served their communities…
- The Role and the Gift of the Church in Challenging Times with guest Dr. Jerry Sittser · 1 h 0 min · Season 1 Episode 13In this episode, hosts Peter and Malissa welcome distinguished theologian, scholar, and author Dr. Jerry Sittser to explore Christianity's resilience through history's darkest…
- Sacred Spaces as Safe Places · 59 min · Season 1 Episode 12In this episode of Old Paths, New Steps, hosts Josh, Pete, and Malissa explore the concept of sacred spaces as safe places. They journey from the Garden of Eden through biblical…
- Finding Community as Misfits: Reflecting on our conversation with Dr. Gregory Coles · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 11In this thoughtful follow-up conversation, hosts Peter Voorhees, Malissa Bertella, and Josh Lott unpack their interview with Dr. Gregory Coles, reflecting on the beauty of…
