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Welcome to the Ferment Podcast - Conversations about Worship and Transformation. In this wide ranging podcast our host Adam Russell sits down with thought leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and other innovators digging into their personal stories of spiritual transformation. Recent guests include John Mark McMillan, Daniel Grothe, World-renowed vocal coach "Mama Jan" Smith, James Duke, Carol Wimber-Wong, and many others.

The Ferment Podcast - Conversations About Worship And Transformation The Ferment Podcast

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 234 Ratings

Welcome to the Ferment Podcast - Conversations about Worship and Transformation. In this wide ranging podcast our host Adam Russell sits down with thought leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and other innovators digging into their personal stories of spiritual transformation. Recent guests include John Mark McMillan, Daniel Grothe, World-renowed vocal coach "Mama Jan" Smith, James Duke, Carol Wimber-Wong, and many others.

    Get To Know Vineyard Worship’s Digital Marketing Coordinator - Nicole Topete

    Get To Know Vineyard Worship’s Digital Marketing Coordinator - Nicole Topete

    In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Vineyard Worship's newest hire, Digital Marketing Coordinator Nicole Topete. Nicole shares about growing up in Arizona after her grandparents immigrated from Mexico, when the Lord awakened her heart to justice and compassion as a young adult, and the major shifts that happened in her life during Covid. Nicole talks about the role worship plays in her life and marriage, how she and her husband get paid to eat amazing food, and what Vineyard Worship wants to see from you on the socials. 

    Nicole Topete joined the Vineyard Worship team in 2023. She’s passionate about worship, emotional health, social justice, and creativity. She’s also passionate about writing really honest songs about Jesus and serves on the Vineyard Worship Spanish Translation team along with her husband. Nicole is an Arizona native but currently resides in Mexico City with her husband, where they enjoy tasting all the food and drinks Mexico City offers. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Social Work.



    Show Notes: 
    Follow Vineyard Worship on Instagram: @vineyardworship, @thefermentpodcast
    Follow Nicole's food blog on Instagram: @mexa.taste

    • 34 min
    John Mark McMillan - Deep Magic part 2

    John Mark McMillan - Deep Magic part 2

    In this episode of The Ferment, Adam continues his conversation with John Mark McMillan. John Mark shares some wisdom with young creators about playing the long game, making a heart connection with the listeners, vulnerability and building a team. They also talk about the role of ritual in surpassing the surface magic to cultivate moments of deep magic.

    John Mark McMillan is an artist and Platinum-selling songwriter.


    Show Notes:
    John Mark McMillan's Website

    Listen to Deep Magic

    John Mark on The Ferment 10/25/20

    John Mark on The Ferment 9/18/19

    • 27 min
    John Mark McMillan - Deep Magic part 1

    John Mark McMillan - Deep Magic part 1

    Welcome back to Season 6 of The Ferment Podcast! In this episode, Adam and John Mark McMillan chat about John Mark's experiences during his recent tour in Japan, and his newest album Deep Magic. John Mark also talks about how his songwriting has changed over time. Part 2 of this conversation will release March 11!

    John Mark McMillan is an artist and Platinum-selling songwriter.


    Show Notes:
    John Mark McMillan's Website

    Listen to Deep Magic

    John Mark on The Ferment 10/25/20

    John Mark on The Ferment 9/18/19

    • 30 min
    Lent: The Season Of Bright Sadness

    Lent: The Season Of Bright Sadness

    Welcome to The Ferment Podcast! In this episode, Adam and Mike O'Brien continue on with the Church Calendar series by talking about Ash Wednesday and Lent! Mike shares about how the season aligns with Vineyard values and provides a moment of pause that helps to reframe the resurrection story, and Adam shares about the beauty to be found in bringing our informal selves formally before God. They discuss leading a good Ash Wednesday service in a Vineyard context, a practical approach to fasting, and natural ways to incorporate Lenten themes into your Sunday services. 
     
     
    Show notes: 
    Advent episode of The Ferment
    https://bit.ly/42zWDVt
     
    Andy Squyres: You Bring The Morning
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwWvsEHfH3o

    • 31 min
    Advent Week 4: LOVE with Geno Olison

    Advent Week 4: LOVE with Geno Olison

    As we engage the season of Advent, we invite you to join us for a special four-week series that will be featured on both the We Are Vineyard and the Ferment Podcasts. This special feature will showcase weekly devotionals from Vineyard USA Association Leaders and songs from Vineyard Worship.

    In this episode, Geno Olison, leader of the Vineyard USA Black Pastors and Leaders Association, shares a devotion he has prepared on the theme of Love from 1 John 4:7-14, Romans 5:8, John 3:16, followed by the song “Behold,” the title track of Vineyard Worship’s newest album release, created in partnership with Heaven and Earth, Vineyard Columbus’s worship and songwriting community.
     
    Show Notes: 
    Behold: https://slinky.to/HeavenAndEarthBeholdVW
    Heaven and Earth Worship: https://www.instagram.com/heavenandearthworship_/
    Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/
    Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

    • 10 min
    Advent Week 3: JOY with Kirk Yamaguchi

    Advent Week 3: JOY with Kirk Yamaguchi

    As we engage the season of Advent, we invite you to join us for a special four-week series that will be featured on both the We Are Vineyard and the Ferment Podcasts. This special feature will showcase weekly devotionals from Vineyard USA Association Leaders and songs from Vineyard Worship.

    In this episode, Kirk Yamaguchi, leader of the Vineyard USA Asian American Pacific Islander Association, shares a devotion he has prepared for the third week of Advent on the theme of Joy from Philippians 4:4-5. We’ll then hear the song “This Joy” from Vineyard Worship!
     
    Show Notes: 
    This Joy: https://slinky.to/ThisJoyVW
    Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/
    Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
234 Ratings

234 Ratings

Ann-NYC ,

Inspiring, authentic, relatable

This is one of my favorite Christian podcasts. While the focus is on worship, the discussions range much more broadly, and it is relevant to every believer. Whether you want to learn more about Vineyard style worship, or want to be inspired by the personal stories of the guests, Adam’s interviewing style gently digs deeper, to elicit the heart messages.

Arnol Deric ,

The Ferment.

Adam Russell and crew. Great interviewer and insightful topics. Much appreciated.

Maceltic ,

Insightful and interesting

This podcast is a great one! It’s very heartfelt and diverse. It covers a multitude of topics, yet stays on point. All the hosts are very good! The format is enjoyable. If your looking for a relevant podcast that explores the dynamics of Christian livelihood, then this is it! Tune in, sit back and enjoy! To the king…and the kingdom!

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