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Grounded & Growing

The Sword and Trumpet
Bible
Holy Spirit
Galatians 5
Anabaptism
The Bible
Bible Translations
God
Love (christian Ethics)
New Testament
Patience
Galatians
Scripture
Church
Jesus Christ
The Canon Of Scripture
Gospel
Reformation
Gentleness
Self-Control
Kindness

An Anabaptist podcast discussing theology and connecting it to everyday life. Produced by The Sword and Trumpet Ministries. Visit swordandtrumpet.org for more info. Formerly the Theological Touchpoints podcast.

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In this episode Julian is joined by Nolan Martin and Bryce Wenger to review and recap our recent series Why Does Church Matter? 

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In our final interview we talk with Merle Burkholder, a pastoral mentor from Ontario, about how Christians should respond when their leaders fail. We think about what contributes to leadership failure, how leaders can guard against failure, and how w... more

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Todd Neuschwander, pastor of Living Water Mennonite Church, joins us to talk about pastors. We discuss what a pastor does, who is qualified to pastor, and why preaching supports his work as a spiritual shepherd. Toward the end we talk about pastoral ... more

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In this episode we talk with Wendell Nisly, pastor of King's Table Church in Harrisonburg, VA and artistic director of Oasis Choral, about Christian worship. We discuss why Christians gather to worship God, how our theology shapes our worship, and wh... more

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Recent Guests

Nolan Martin
Former podcast committee member and schoolteacher
Episode: Why Does Church Matter? Wrap Up Discussion | with Julian, Nolan, and Bryce
Bryce Wenger
Episode: Why Does Church Matter? Wrap Up Discussion | with Julian, Nolan, and Bryce
Merle Burkholder
Guest, mentor and coach discussing leadership in the church
Unaffiliated (guest)
Episode: When Leaders Fail | with Merle Burkholder
Todd Neuschwander
Lead pastor at Living Water Mennonite Church; evangelist with Gospel Echo's Prison Ministry
Living Water Mennonite Church; Gospel Echo's
Episode: Pastors and Preaching | with Todd Neuschwander
Wendell Nisly
Pastor and Oasis Choral leader; guest on the episode discussing worship in the local church
Oasis Choral; Grounded & Growing (podcast guest)
Episode: How Should We Worship? | with Wendell Nisly
Rick Bauman
Pastor of Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship; mentor for pastors with Servant Institute
Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship; Servant Institute
Episode: Building Healthy Church Relationships | with Rick Bauman
Daniel Zimmerman
Guest discussing the development of Protestantism and its interaction with Anabaptism
Sword and Trumpet Ministries (guest appearance)
Episode: Parallel Streams: Strengths and Weaknesses of the Protestant Reformation | with Daniel Zimmerman
Marcus Yoder
Guest, historian of Anabaptism
Behalt Amish Mennonite Heritage Center / Sword and Trumpet Ministries
Episode: Anabaptist Streams: Variations Within the Anabaptist Movement | with Marcus Yoder
Daniel Rutt
Guest on the episode, school administrator at Terry Hill Mennonite High School
Terry Hill Mennonite High School
Episode: What Do Anabaptists Believe About Salvation? | with Daniel Rutt

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Not the historic faith

    I'm sure these guys are well meaning but unfortunately they are actively oppose to many tenets of the faith once delivered to the saints.

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    Phillip Mast
    United States3 years ago
  • Not Anabaptist, Barely Theology

    The speaker here comes across as arrogant and dismissive of anyone who doesn’t share his reformed filters. It’s a shame he claims to be Anabaptist, which he clearly is not.

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    Curryboss
    United States3 years ago
  • Inspiring and Biblical

    We have been enjoying listening to this podcast. Not only are they based on Scripture they also present a fair argument. Thank you and we look forward to hearing more!

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    5
    dreamteam-srq
    United States3 years ago
  • Embarrassing

    This podcast is abounding in confidence while desperately lacking in intelligence. How can someone this uninformed about theology think he can be a leading voice on the topic? Also this podcast has very little theology, Julian simply uses it to talk about whatever hot topic he thinks he knows something about.

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    azed**
    United States3 years ago
  • Quasi-Anabaptist

    Fundamentalist Reformed dogma, often shoddily argued, dressed in an unconvincing Anabaptist costume.

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    Jared Shetler
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate biblically grounded teaching and practical application, though some critique tone or approach.
Some reviews poke at perceived doctrinal rigidity while others praise pastoral clarity.
Audience seems to value scripture-driven discussion and patient, thoughtful dialogue.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Should We Worship? | with Wendell Nisly
Q: What is worship?
Worship is a whole life response and a communal, covenantal encounter with God that remembers His story, responds to His self-revelation, and moves the church to live out the story in mission.
Building Healthy Church Relationships | with Rick Bauman
Q: How can church leaders navigate conflict redemptively?
Leaders should listen intently, extend grace, avoid lines in the sand, seek the big picture, and pursue dialogue that preserves relationships even when practical disagreements persist.
Building Healthy Church Relationships | with Rick Bauman
Q: What should be the nature of unity or the basis for unity in the church?
Unity should stem from core, foundational biblical principles rather than exterior sameness; diversity in secondary practices is acceptable when foundational truths are shared, and multigenerational perspectives can enrich unity if there is mutual respect and shared mission.
Building Healthy Church Relationships | with Rick Bauman
Q: What does the Bible say about how we relate to fellow believers in our church?
Rick emphasizes love, unity, and fellowship as foundational commands, with unity requiring a shared vision and doctrinal grounding rather than mere uniformity in practice, and fellowship evident in daily acts of mutual care and service.
Pastors and Preaching | with Todd Neuschwander
Q: How is preaching a part of a pastor's shepherding responsibilities?
Preaching feeds and nourishes the flock by exposing God's Word, teaching accurate interpretation, and applying truth to daily life, which equips and convicts believers to grow and mature.

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A theology-forward show that ties biblical texts to daily life, often exploring how Christian virtues and fruits of the Spirit shape relationships, work, and personal growth. Episodes emphasize Spirit-led transformation, pastoral exegesis, and practical applications, with a steady focus on Galatians 5 and related New Testament themes. Notable for its clear pastoral tone, scriptural depth, and ongoing connection to Anabaptist-oriented tradition and community life.

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