Kelly Ball is the Co-Lead Pastor at Colwood Church, a church in the “Thumb” of Michigan committed to loving people towards a Christ-like life.
Better Stories :: "Paul" S04 Ep3
Better Stories :: Scott Cunningham S04 Ep2
Scott Cunningham is the Chief of Strategy for the USA with Amigos for Christ, a nonprofit organization that facilitates leadership, water, health, education, and economic development in rural Nicaraguan communities. Scott and his wife Kyleen, along with their four children, just transitioned from living internationally in Nicaragua back to the US to Wilmington, NC. Scott is an ultrarunner and strategic thinker committed to helping churches and organizations press into effective Kingdom work.
Better Stories :: The Stories that Shape Us with Matt Ness (S04 Ep01)
Better Stories :: Michelle Sanchez
On our final episode of Season 3, Justin speaks with Michelle Sanchez, author of Color-Courageous Discipleship, Color-Courageous Discipleship Student Edition, and the picture book, God’s Beloved Community. After studying international business at NYU, Michelle worked as an investment banker with Goldman Sachs and ministered to international students with Cru. She has served in various capacities with the Institute for Bible Reading and the Lausanne Movement. She is a frequent conference speaker and a regular columnist for Outreach Magazine. You can find her at MichelleTSanchez.com.
Better Stories :: Tacos, Turkeys, and Heretics
Justin speaks of the holy space of tables. Of tacos, turkeys, and how heretics might just belong.
Better Stories :: Kent Chevalier
Kent Chevalier is an NFL Chaplain with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He and his wife Erica serve as missionaries through Athletes in Action. With over 22 years of pastoral ministry, Kent has a deep love and commitment to serving individuals, businesses, and ministries with the Gospel of Jesus. You can read Kent’s bio here.
Better Stories :: How Do We Talk Racism in West Virginia?
Season 3, Episode 7 of Better Stories is Justin sharing some thoughts about the almost heaven that is his homeland of West Virginia, as well as the enormous struggles that still exist in the predominantly white space. What does it mean to talk about racism in the culture of Appalachia?
Better Stories :: Dispatches from Ethiopia
Justin shares clips from his recent trip to Ethiopia with Children’s Hopechest, an incredible organization committed to empowering orphaned and impoverished children and their communities through relationships that cultivate holistic transformation and sustainability. Justin’s church, New Community, partners with Hopechest to sponsor the Abenezer Carepoint in Gebre Guracha, Ethiopia.
Better Stories :: Chip Bennett
Rev. Christopher W. “Chip” Bennett is the Conference Superintendent in the Southern District of West Virginia. Chip is one of Justin’s oldest friends and his wisdom and joy have formed him as an influential pastor and leader in the Church today. In this episode, Justin and Carrie sit down with Chip to laugh and reminisce about growing up in youth group together, serving as youth pastors, and what they see in the Church today.