Ivanrest Church Discipleship

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Ivanrest Church Discipleship podcast will cover a variety of topics including our weekly Adult Gather and Grow sessions.

  1. Gather and Grow - Family Promise

    Mar 23

    Gather and Grow - Family Promise

    Listen to Kelsy Vining, Director of Advancement at Family Promise of West Michigan, who shared about their services for families facing housing crises, current community needs, and updates on their recent expansion efforts, including emergency shelter and housing initiatives. It was a meaningful opportunity to learn how we can better support families in our community.

    38 min
  2. Gather and Grow - Pastor Brandon's Sabbatical Plans

    Mar 9

    Gather and Grow - Pastor Brandon's Sabbatical Plans

    In this episode, Pastor Brandon shares about the sabbatical he will be taking in the spring and summer of 2027, recently approved by the Ivanrest Council. He explains what a sabbatical is, why pastors take them, and how this time away is intended to bring renewal and refreshment for continued ministry at Ivanrest. Pastor Brandon also talks about what he hopes to do during that season—including the CrossFit journey he often mentions. If you’ve ever wondered what a pastoral sabbatical looks like or what Pastor Brandon has planned, this conversation offers a closer look.

    46 min
  3. Gather and Grow - Immigration through a Biblical Worldview

    Jan 20

    Gather and Grow - Immigration through a Biblical Worldview

    Jake Tornga, April Palmbos’ coworker, shared with us about his work with The International Association forRefugees (IAFR). IAFR is a Christian mission organization dedicated to helping people survive and recover from war and persecution in their home countries. Since their founding in 2009, immigration policies affecting refugees and asylum seekers have changed dramatically—both globally and in the United States. These changes continue to unfold in real time, directly impacting the lives of they people they serve every day. Take a listen to learn more.

    46 min
  4. Gather and Grow - How to Read the Bible - Part 2

    11/17/2025

    Gather and Grow - How to Read the Bible - Part 2

    Ever wondered how to read the Bible—or even what it really is? Listen to the third session of our special three-part Gather & Grow series with Pastor Brandon on our podcast. As we prepare for a year of reading and engaging with Scripture together as a church, this episode explores what the Bible is, how to understand its big story, and how to read it well.

    50 min
  5. Gather and Grow - How to Read the Bible - Part 1

    11/10/2025

    Gather and Grow - How to Read the Bible - Part 1

    Ever wondered how to read the Bible—or even what it really is? Listen to the second session of our special three-part Gather & Grow series with Pastor Brandon on our podcast. As we prepare for a year of reading and engaging with Scripture together as a church, this episode explores what the Bible is, how to understand its big story, and how to read it well.

    30 min
  6. Gather and Grow - What is the Bible? Brandon Haan (November 3, 2025)

    11/03/2025

    Gather and Grow - What is the Bible? Brandon Haan (November 3, 2025)

    Ever wondered how to read the Bible—or even what it really is? Listen to the first session of our special three-part Gather & Grow series with Pastor Brandon on our podcast. As we prepare for a year of reading and engaging with Scripture together as a church, this episode explores what the Bible is, how to understand its big story, and how to read it well.

    39 min
  7. August 24, 2025: Sex, Hospitality, & Mission: Sexual Orientation Q&A

    08/25/2025

    August 24, 2025: Sex, Hospitality, & Mission: Sexual Orientation Q&A

    Pastor Brandon Haan answers questions based on the sermon based on sexual orientation. As we continue our current sermon series on topics related to human sexuality, we’ll look at God’s intended context for human sexual activity (marriage between one man and one woman) and how the Bible protects the “pre-Fall” sexual ethic of Genesis 1 and 2.

    45 min
  8. August 17, 2025 After: Service Q&A: Sex, Hospitality, & Mission: Gender

    08/18/2025

    August 17, 2025 After: Service Q&A: Sex, Hospitality, & Mission: Gender

    Pastor Brandon Haan answers questions based on the sermon based on gender. As we continue our current sermon series on topics related to human sexuality, we’ll look at God’s intent for biological sex and gender and how it relates to some of the questions we’re facing in our culture today.

    49 min
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