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Conversations with Jeff Bucknam

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Everybody‘s got a story. Listen in as Jeff Bucknam, Lead Pastor of Vision and Teaching at Harvest Bible Chapel, interviews people you‘ve never heard of with great stories. Hosted by Pastor Tommy Creutz. New releases on Tuesdays.

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Everybody's got a story. And today's is one of the most compelling we've had. Pastor Jeff sits down with Dr. Jon Kelly — Lead Pastor of Chicago West Bible Church, husband to Danielle, and father of three sons. Jon was born in Chicago and raised in Ph... more

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Everybody's got a story. And today's is a rich one. Pastor Jeff sits down with Dr. Lina Abujamra — a physician, an author, and a speaker who grew up in Lebanon, where she came to faith in Jesus Christ, before coming to the States to study medicine. T... more

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Everybody's got a story. Today's comes with a soundtrack — and possibly waffle fries. Pastor Jeff sits down with Eli Moore, a worship leader at Harvest's Elgin Campus and part of the Vertical Worship team. Eli's wife is also an owner-operator of a Ch... more

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What if hospitality isn't a personality trait — it's a theological conviction? Today, Pastor Jeff is joined by Paul Haske, an elder from our Elgin Campus, and they're unpacking what the Bible actually says about opening our lives and our homes to oth... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Kelly
Pastor, Chicago West Bible Church
Chicago West Bible Church
Episode: S15 | E7: Prison, Providence, and Pastoral Ministry
Lina Abujamra
Speaker focused on ministry, medicine, and Living with Power
Living with Power; ministry in Lebanon and Uganda
Episode: S15 | E6: Multinationalism, Medicine, and Ministry
Eli Moore
Brother of Peyton Manning; worship leader
Harvest Bible Chapel, Vertical Worship
Episode: S15 | E5: The Moore You Know
Paul Haske
Lawyer and church elder; specializes in real estate law and mediation
Episode: S15 | E4: The Apologetics of Hospitality with Paul Haske
Tommy Creutz
Special guest, introduced as the week's guest hunter of heresies
Pastor (various)
Episode: S15 | E2: Heresy Hunters with Tommy Creutz, Part 1
Stephanie Geisler
Member of church women's team; discusses spiritual gifts
Harvest Bible Chapel
Episode: S15 | E1: Introduction to Sign Gifts with Stephanie Geisler
Kent Shaw
Church planter and coach, longtime Harvest staffer and founder of Intrepid Church Planting and Coaching
Intrepid Church Planting and Coaching / Brave Global
Episode: S14 | E8: Church Planting 101 with Kent Shaw
Jeff Thompson
Pastor at Elgin Campus of Harvest Bible Chapel
Harvest Bible Chapel
Episode: S14 | E6: Why Should You Attend Church? with Jeff Thompson
Bill Ciofani
Former elder at Harvest Bible Chapel; long-time church member; Catholic background
Harvest Bible Chapel
Episode: S14 | E5: Catholicism vs. Biblical Christianity with Bill Ciofani

Hosts

Tommy Creutz
Co-host and interviewer; Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel (via multiple episode mentions)
Jeff Bucknam
Lead Pastor and interviewee/host; Host of Conversations with Jeff Bucknam

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Best Show Ever

    I love listening to these episodes. My favorite episode is the one about Jon Bell.

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Guests often bring deep theological insight without being preachy.
Best show for faith-based conversations and practical ministry ideas.
Listeners appreciate the candid, pastoral tone and real-world examples.

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S15 | E7: Prison, Providence, and Pastoral Ministry
Q: How did your background help prepare you to work with a diverse urban community?
His cross-cultural upbringing, time in Philadelphia and Jamaica, and partnerships with networks like SIN have equipped him to connect with a wide range of people and lead a multiethnic church.
S15 | E7: Prison, Providence, and Pastoral Ministry
Q: What are your hopes for Chicago West Bible Church in the next years?
To be known as a sending church that is generous with finances, resources, and people, and to continue planting churches and discipling missionaries.
S15 | E7: Prison, Providence, and Pastoral Ministry
Q: What attracted you to Harvest Bible Chapel and how did your path lead you to plant Chicago West Bible Church?
He describes visiting Harvest, meeting the campus pastor, and being drawn to faithful expository preaching, which led to planting Chicago West Bible Church after training and networking with church-planting groups.
S15 | E7: Prison, Providence, and Pastoral Ministry
Q: Would you rather have a perfect sermon delivery, but weak content, or incredible content, but stumble through delivery?
He would choose the first option in a hypothetical, but notes his real-life stance that strong delivery without solid content isn't ideal, and in practice he prioritizes content and substance.
S15 | E4: The Apologetics of Hospitality with Paul Haske
Q: Okay, I have a theological question for you then. What does hospitality look like in practice when people are skeptical or resistant?
Hospitality should be practiced with discernment and boundaries, prioritizing love and serving others in tangible ways while not enabling harmful situations. It involves being willing to give up personal comfort for the sake of someone in need, and letting opportunities for conversation about faith emerge naturally through consistent, caring presence.

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The show centers on candid conversations with faith leaders, theologians, and ministry professionals about church life, doctrine, worship, and service in the modern world. Across episodes, listeners hear personal redemption stories, practical ministry insights, and discussions on hospitality, church planting, doctrinal issues, and how faith intersects with culture and public life. Notable strengths include thoughtful theological critique presented in approachable dialogue, a steady emphasis on discipleship and service, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics with pastoral candor. The format often blends personal stories with actionable ideas for church leaders, volunteers, and lay listeners seeking deeper faith in everyday life.

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Recent guests on Conversations include:

1. Jon Kelly
2. Lina Abujamra
3. Eli Moore
4. Paul Haske
5. Tommy Creutz
6. Stephanie Geisler
7. Kent Shaw
8. Jeff Thompson

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