Rogue Ministry Podcast Justin and Rachel B.

We are excited here at the Rogue Ministry podcast to have our friend Maggie Middleton back to continue the discussion on helping kids of incarcerated parents through Amachi where Maggie is the Program Director. We talk about how to get volunteers of different varieties and hear a great story about connecting deeply with co-laborers in the kingdom.

In this episode of the Rogue Ministry podcast, we interview Maggie Middleton, Program Director for Amachi, an amazing ministry with kids who parents have experienced incarceration. She talks about her decades of experience working in a variety of ministries but focuses on her work with the countless children and teens whose parents are or have been incarcerated in Kentucky. Interested in making a massive difference in some kids' lives? Then listen up and see how you might find a place to get involved. 

In this episode, Justin picks back up his conversation with Dr. Dustin Benac to talk more about how churches and ministries can move through difficult times in ways that build people up and strengthen communities. Specifically, Dustin talks about several different types of gifts and personalities that people have who can support this community growth and how leaders can find those people and encourage them in their roles.

He talks more about his dissertation research at Duke Divinity School in which he looks at the ministry of The Parish Collective and the Office of Church Engagement with the frame of organizational theory in mind, so this might be an ideal episode for folks trying to figure out the best way to tighten the relationships in their organizations in ways that also reach out to fulfill your organization's mission.

Some of Dustin's work can be found here, here, and here. You can also find Dustin on Twitter @dustindbenac.

In this episode, Justin interviews Dr. Dustin Benac about his research on how churches can adapt during times of uncertain circumstances, which seemed perfect to talk about during this time of COVID. Dustin's work can help listeners think about how to face difficult challenges in ministry and meet them in ways that build community and grow deeper roots in their work. He talks about his dissertation research at Duke Divinity School in which he looks at the ministry of The Parish Collective and the Office of Church Engagement with the frame of organizational theory in mind, so this might be an ideal episode for folks trying to figure out the best way to tighten the relationships in their organizations in ways that also reach out to fulfill your organization's mission.

Some of Dustin's work can be found here, here, and here. You can also find Dustin on Twitter @dustindbenac.

In this episode, we catch up with the second half of Justin's interview with Tanya Torp as she talks about her ministry with Step by Step in Lexington, KY. In this part of the interview Tanya talks about self-care, which is difficult when you are not only a part of a non-profit but have chosen, as Tanya has, to live your whole life dedicated to being with folks on the margins. She also shares some stories about the remarkable young women she works with and what empowerment might look like. You won't find any easy 1-2-3 step plans here, but rather honest conversation about what it means to love others holistically as Christ loves them and us. 

In this episode we take a break from Covid related talks because a lot has been in the news that reminds us that other crazy and terrible and beautiful things are still going on in the world as well. I interview Tanya Torp, the Executive Director of Step by Step in Lexington, KY, and force of nature community leader who is the person to know if you are interested in anything good going on in the Lexington area. We talk about her work serving young single mothers. Tanya is especially gifted at talking about what it means to walk with someone rather than serve them by forcing choices upon them. If you are interested in learning about humbly walking with others, this is the episode for you.