The Gathering Church Podcast The Gathering

Join host Peter Varberg as he engages in an insightful conversation with Beto Olmos, a cherished member of the Gathering community recognized for his welcoming spirit as the leader of the hospitality team. In this captivating episode, Beto opens up about his transformative journey — from ascending the corporate ladder in the hospitality industry to embarking on a soul-stirring quest across the globe. Listen closely as he shares his deeply personal encounter with faith, embracing a new season of life guided by the teachings of Jesus and lessons learned from the IMPACT School of Discipleship.

Join host Peter Varberg as he interviews Jen Beitel, a Gathering member whose journey to ministry leadership is nothing short of inspiring. Jen shares her story of transformation and how she now leads a ministry focused on helping parents and their teenage children establish a biblical worldview. Tune in for insights on faith, growth, and purpose in this engaging episode.

Embark on an insightful journey as Scott Wessell, our IMPACT and Youth Pastor, opens up in an exclusive interview about the exciting developments within our new youth ministry at The Gathering. Immerse yourself in Scott's personal narrative as he unfolds the profound impact of youth ministry on his faith, offering a unique perspective influenced by his role as a father to a son in the same age group. Delve into the ministry's mission of guiding and empowering our youth "adults in training" to navigate life's challenging questions with confidence. Discover the ways in which you can actively impact this future generation.

Host Peter Varberg interview his father, Paul Varberg, a lifelong missionary in the Philippines who also grew up as a missionary kid there. Join us as Paul shares insight on what it's like to live a life overseas as a missionary and how to serve God within our own sphere of influence no matter where we are.

Daniel candidly shares his journey from battling alcoholism to discovering a renewed faith in Jesus. His missionary experiences in Israel and India, meeting his wife Yvette, and establishing a house church all lead to the transformational story behind the new church he's planting, Christ Collective Church.

Fritz shares his journey from growing up in Alabama, to joining the marines, how he met his wife, to his faith story of shifting his perspective from seeing Christianity as a list of things that he had to do, to a personal relationship with Jesus based on grace.