232 episodes

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 • 232 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.

    Advent Week 2: PEACE with Rubén Quintero

    Advent Week 2: PEACE with Rubén Quintero

    As we enter 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, Rubén Quintero, leader of the Vineyard USA Hispanic Association, will be sharing a devotion he has prepared for the second week of Advent on the theme of Peace from Luke 2:13-14, followed by the song “Shalom” from Vineyard Worship’s album “This Joy.”  
     
    Show Notes: 
    This Joy: https://slinky.to/ThisJoyVW 
    Vineyard Worship: https://www.vineyardworship.com/
    Vineyard USA Associations: https://vineyardusa.org/associations/

    • 9 min
    Advent Week 1: HOPE with Melanie Forsythe-Lee

    Advent Week 1: HOPE with Melanie Forsythe-Lee

    As we enter 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, Melanie Forsythe-Lee, leader of the Vineyard USA Women’s Association, shares a devotion she has prepared on the theme of Hope from Isaiah 11:1-10, followed by the song, “O Come O Come Emmanuel” from Vineyard Worship’s newest album release “Behold”, 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/

    • 17 min
    Advent: Ancient Frameworks In A Modern Context

    Advent: Ancient Frameworks In A Modern Context

    In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien begin a series of conversations based around the church calendar, starting with a reflection on the season of Advent. They talk about some ways to incorporate the richness of Advent tradition into a modern worship service that allows us to join the global and historical church in the practice of waiting and longing while keeping the flavor of your local Vineyard church, and they look at different ways to "thicken your service" such as song choice, incorporating scripture, and stage presentation. 


    Show Notes: 
    Lectionary Page 
    https://lectionarypage.net/

    • 26 min
    Lessons Learned

    Lessons Learned

    In this episode of The Ferment, Adam and Mike O'Brien chat about the things they've been observing in both Vineyard and non-Vineyard churches around the country during their travels over the last year, relating to things like song choice and administration, and relational connectedness. They also share some predictions about the direction of the Church in the near future, and the gifts we'll find in learning from other denominations. 
     
    Show Notes: 


    Sound Lab 
    https://www.vineyardworship.com/soundlab

    • 51 min
    Treat Them Well: Your Tech Team and Your Room with Bobby Spangler

    Treat Them Well: Your Tech Team and Your Room with Bobby Spangler

    In this episode of The Ferment, Mike O'Brien chats with Bobby Spangler about growing up in a recording family and having access to sound equipment, and how the Lord called him to the Campbellsville Vineyard in central Kentucky. Bobby shares some reasons why it might actually be cost-effective for a church to hire a media consultant and the issues he commonly sees in churches where he provides consultation. Bobby also talks about caring for our media crews, some common pain points for media team members, and how the upcoming Sound Lab can benefit those who run sound at your church.

    Bobby Spangler has 3 decades serving in “the industry.” He has installed systems and trained techs in many churches and schools throughout the US.  He had the privilege to mix FOH for portions of the 2015 Vineyard National Conference (Hosted at the Columbus, OH Vineyard), and has recently upgraded and installed systems at several Vineyard churches around the US.  He’s engineered projects released by Vineyard Worship and Tooth and Nail Records and has toured with several local and national acts as their FOH engineer and road tech.  Bobby and his wife Jennifer live in Campbellsville, KY, where they raise their 3 kids and serve at the Vineyard Church.

    Show notes: 
    Contact Bobby: soundguybob@gmail.com
    Sound Lab Houston: https://www.vineyardworship.com/soundlab
    Vineyard Campbellsville: http://www.vineyardcampbellsville.org/

    • 47 min
    Vineyard Worship Nordic Update with Maria Lundbak Hinge

    Vineyard Worship Nordic Update with Maria Lundbak Hinge

    In this episode of The Ferment, Adam chats with Maria Hinge about some updates in the world of Vineyard Worship Nordic (Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway). Maria talks about some cultural differences in Denmark including considerations when most people are only familiar with the state church, how COVID affected the Copenhagen Vineyard, and the generational shift in leadership.
     
    Maria Lundbak Hinge is a worship leader, songwriter, and worship pastor at Copenhagen Vineyard.  She also leads Vineyard Nordic Worship across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland. Maria and her husband Morten have three boys and live in Copenhagen, Denmark.

    Show Notes:
    Copenhagen Vineyard
    https://kbhvineyard.dk/en/

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
232 Ratings

232 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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