The Broken Vessels Podcast

Joshua Simpkins
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A podcast discussing theological themes for the broken to bring encouragement and hope in Christ.

  1. 12/10/2025

    Episode 74: Faith, Culture and Identity in A World of Brokenness

    In this solo episode of The Broken Vessels Podcast, I talk about an essay I researched and wrote for one of my college classes on the subject of faith and culture in the formation of our identity and how ultimately, if we understand our identity is in Christ through our faith, it is that thing that brings us hope in a broken world. Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com FB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578066675452 X: @BVP19752025

    16 min

  2. 11/26/2025

    Episode 73: Broken by Culture Wars in The Church

    In this episode of The Broken Vessels Podcast, My co-host, Brian, and I discuss the brokenness that comes from the current culture wars and how that has had an affect on the church and how The Gospel is ultimately the answer. Co-Host: Brian Fulcher Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com FB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578066675452 X: @BVP19752025

    55 min

  3. 10/21/2025

    Episode 72: BVP 2.0: A Conversation on The Church and Brokenness

    Welcome back to The Broken Vessels Podcast 2.0. My co-host, Brian Fulcher, and I discuss brokenness in the church and society and look forward to the conversations we plan to tackle in the months to come! Co-Host: Brian Fulcher Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com FB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578066675452 X: @BVP19752025

    42 min

  4. 05/03/2024

    Episode 71: A Tribute to "Dad" Rod Rosenbladt

    My guests, Ted Rosenbladt, and Erick Sorenson and my co-host Brad Kafer talk about the life and legacy of Rod Rosenbladt and the legacy he has left for all of us of Gospel Clarity!! Guests: Ted Rosenbladt and Erick Sorensen are a part of the ministry of 1517.org. Check out all the content there and be blessed by it!!! Website: https://www.1517.org Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com  FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796906071459681/

    1h 2m

  5. 04/23/2024

    Episode 70: Brokenness and The Imago Dei w/ Sam Powell

    My guest, Sam Powell of Sam Powell Ministries, discuss the importance of understanding The Imago Dei (Image of God) in how we view God, ourselves and others. We talk about the brokenness that comes with a bad understanding of our being Image Bearers and how having a right understanding, with The Gospel at the center, helps us to heal. Guests: Sam Powell Is a former pastor and advocate for broken people. He has an online ministry helping those in need He is also the Human Resources Manager at Hy-Vee, and attends a small Lutheran Brethren Church. Originally from California, He now lives in Minnesota with his wife Susan and daughter Maggie Sam's Ministry Website and Blog: https://sampowellministries.com/ Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com  FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796906071459681/

    45 min

  6. 03/26/2024

    Episode 69: Brokenness and The Good Gift of Weakness w/ Eric Schumacher

    My guest, Eric Schumacher and I discuss his book, The Good Gift of Weakness!! We talk about how weakness is very misunderstood in the church and how understanding weakness biblically can help us deal with our own weakness as broken vessels struggling to trust in Christ and The Gospel!! Guests: Eric Schumacher is an author, podcaster, and songwriter. He is the author of The Good Gift of Weakness: God’s Strength Made Perfect in the Story of Redemption, Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage, and the novella My Last Name. With Elyse Fitzpatrick, he co-authored Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women and Jesus & Gender: Living as Sisters and Brothers in Christ (Award of Merit, 2023 Christianity Today Book Awards). With Jessika Sanders, he co-authored In His Hands: Prayers for Your Child or Baby in a Medical Crisis. Eric interviews guests on the Nothing is Wasted podcast and hosts the Worthy podcast with Elyse Fitzpatrick. Eric earned a degree in communications from the University of Northern Iowa and an M.Div. in Biblical and Theological Studies from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Individual Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Eric and his wife Jenny live in Iowa with their five children. He is the Pastoral Ministry Director of the Baptist Convention of Iowa, a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church of Ames, and Vice President on the Board of Directors for Walk With You. Eric's Links: https://emschumacher.com The Good Gift of Weakness: https://a.co/d/eWBrfiw Other books mentioned can be found on Eric's Website and on Amazon!! Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com  FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796906071459681/

    41 min

  7. 03/20/2024

    Episode 68: Broken by A Child's Medical Crisis w/ Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders

    My guests, Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders, join me to discuss the brokenness that comes from dealing with a child's illness and how prayer and the Gospel can bring rest and comfort through that ordeal!! Guests: Eric Schumacher and Jessika Sanders both know what it’s like to face a family medical crisis, and they are passionate about helping others in the most difficult situations. Eric is the author of Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage. He is on the Board of Directors for Walk With You, a bereavement counseling organization. Jessika is the founder and president of Praying Through Ministries, which provides support for parents whose children have been hospitalized and families who have experienced child loss. Eric's and Jessika's Links: https://emschumacher.com www.prayingthroughministries.org/request www.jessikasanderswriter.com/about In His Hands: https://a.co/d/2vOc94P Other books mentioned can be found on Eric's Website and on Amazon!! Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com  FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796906071459681/

    41 min

  8. 03/12/2024

    Episode 67: Brokenness, Luther And Ministry with Doth Protest

    My guests, James and Andrew of Doth Protest join Brad and I in celebrating Luther and his contribution to the understating of the Gospel of grace extra nos!! Doth Protest Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doth-protest/id1549751430 Broken Vessels Podcast Contact: Website:  https://thebrokenvesselspodcast.com Email: brokenvesselspod@gmail.com  FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/796906071459681/

    1h 1m
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A podcast discussing theological themes for the broken to bring encouragement and hope in Christ.

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  • Creator
    Joshua Simpkins
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joshua Simpkins
  • Show Website
    The Broken Vessels Podcast