The Stark Difference: A Conversation About Calling
by Stark College and Seminary
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About this podcast
Welcome to The Stark Difference—a podcast exploring the stories of ministers and leaders transformed by God’s call.
Each month, we feature guests from all walks of life who live out God’s calling and make a difference in their world. We’ll dive into the highs and lows of ministry, leadership, and the journey of saying “yes” to God.
Whether you’re a seasoned pastor, involved in ministry, or just curious about God's purposes, discover the difference it makes when we follow God's lead.
Episodes
- Dr. Beth Allison Barr on Calling, Ministry, and Becoming the Pastor's Wife · 42 min🎙️ In this episode of The Stark Difference, we talk with Dr. Beth Allison Barr—James Vardaman Professor of History at Baylor University and best-selling author of Becoming the…
- Hope in Hard Places: Christian Counseling with Darin Griffiths of STCH Ministries · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 5In this episode of The Stark Difference, Cheryl Temple and Dr. Andres Garcia sit down with Darin Griffiths, Vice President of Counseling Ministries at South Texas Children’s Home…
- Teaching the Word: A Conversation with Dr. Carmen Joy Imes on Her Call to Academia · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 4In this episode of The Stark Difference, we sit down with Dr. Carmen Joy Imes, Associate Professor of Old Testament at Biola University's Talbot School of Theology. Dr. Imes…
- Everyday Faithfulness: Dr. Lisa Beatty's Journey from Music to ABHE Leadership · 48 minIn this episode of #thestarkdifference podcast, Cheryl Temple and Dr. Jena Dunn sit down with Dr. Lisa Beatty, Executive Director of the ABHE Commission on Accreditation, to…
- Called to Compassion: Father Christopher Okoli on Chaplaincy & CPE · 38 minIn this episode, we sit down with Father Christopher Okoli, the Director of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at CHRISTUS Spohn Health System, to discuss hospital chaplaincy, the…
- Passing the Mic: Meet Your New Host, Cheryl Temple · 29 minIn the season two premiere, we introduce our new podcast host, Cheryl Temple! Cheryl has served at Stark College & Seminary for 10 years, and is currently the Senior Director of…
- A Call to Sacrifice: Celebrating Life’s Seasons> · 48 minGod calls all of his children to minister to the world in one way or another, and His call is beautiful in how it can mean different things to different people. The same is true…
- Gospel Conversations: The Thirst for Consistency and Truth in Today’s Church · 38 minAs the son of a Texas rancher, Pastor Pete Pawelek is used to tough work and getting his hands dirty. Yet when he heard God’s call to ministry at seventeen, he balked at the…
- From Youth Ministry to Online Ministry: The Journey of Answering God’s Call · 49 minAnswering God’s calling looks different for everyone. Even if you’re met with opposition internally and externally, it doesn’t mean it’s not what's right for you. Answering the…
- Keep On Living: When God Calls Us Through Our Experiences · 31 minAs an experienced electrical engineer, Tamiko Jones was very comfortable in her global corporate career. But when God called her to leave her field for ministry, she was…
- Time Well Spent: The Art of Intentional Living and Prayerful Reflection · 38 minPrayer is a simple yet powerful way to reconnect ourselves with the Lord. There may be times when burnout is rampant in our lives, so it is essential to be intentional with…
- Called and Confident: Trust God's Plan for Your Life · 26 minMeaningful conversations with a support system are necessary to empower spiritual growth. Growing spiritually can foster confidence in God’s calling for you. Being confident in…
- Faith at Work: God's Guidance in Your Vocation · 50 minIt takes time to discern the path God has called you to. But don’t look at other adventures or careers as wasted time. Jesus was the original influencer, who Himself was also a…
- The Faith Journey in Higher Education: Leading Through Trust in the Lord · 35 minGod has called us all to different vocational experiences. But when was the last time you truly sat down and listened to what God was calling you to do? Learning about our…
- Bridging the Diversity Gap as Part of God’s Work · 31 minDr. Alvin Sanders grew up as a third culture kid who lived all over the world. This experience motivated him to answer God’s calling: to help bridge the diversity gap within…
- Getting Uncomfortable: When Your Perfect Circumstances Don’t Match God’s Call · 33 minAfter several years of pastoring his church in Lubbock, Texas, Jesse Rincones got comfortable. And that bothered him. After all, how often does God call on His children on their…
- What Does It Mean to Be Called by God? · 14 minIn the gospel of Matthew, Christ commanded His followers to go out into the world and make disciples of all nations. It sounds so straightforward, doesn’t it? But how often do we…
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