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UB Now is a podcast designed to connect and resource United Brethren Church leaders by sharing stories of what's happening in our churches right now.

  1. 12/18/2025

    Four Rounds with the Bishop

    In this special episode of UB Now, Bishop Todd Fetters joins us for an engaging conversation about what he's learning about the Fruit of the Spirit, what he's working on to strengthen UB Churches, and what has been encouraging him from scripture lately. If you listen closely, you might even hear Todd talk about the best gifts he has given and received for Christmas. Merry Christmas! ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach

    38 min

  2. 12/18/2025

    Multiplying Leaders Through ICNU Conversations

    In this episode, Brian welcomes Hunter Taylor, an associate pastor at Brown Corners Church, to talk about his experience working throught the Multiplying Leaders cohort that was offered following the 2025 US National Conference. Hunter shares the significance of having "ICNU" (I see in you) conversations, which encourage leaders to identify and affirm the gifts of individuals in their church and community, and offers anecdotes illustrating how this practice has positively influenced both his ministry and the lives of those he mentors. ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach

    43 min

  3. 11/03/2025

    Removing the Financial Barrier to a Pastoral Education

    In this week's Live at Lunch conversation, we're talking to John Shadle, pastor at Prince Street Church in Shippensburg, PA. Prior to his time at Prince Street, he served at King Street and Fowlerville United Brethren Churches. John also currently serves with the Pastoral Ministries Leadership Team and chairs the committee developing the UB Pastoral Ministry Grant, which will be the focus of our conversation today. ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach

    41 min

  4. 10/31/2025

    Good God Doing Great Things at Huntington University

    We have been hearing rumors of some exciting things happening on HU's campus - students surrendering to Christ, getting baptized and even asking for bibles in their native languages. So we decided to investigate. In this episode of UB Now, we invited campus pastors Mark Vincenti and Karyn Kamphausen, to join us to share more of the God-sized stories they have been able to witness on campus this first semester. ---- Update: Since this conversation was first recorded (one week before this audio release), over $6,000 has been raised to purchase bibles for students at Huntington University. ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach

    51 min

  5. 09/19/2025

    Three New Churches Launched

    This week we welcomed back all three of our church planters whom we recently interviewed to hear about their launch Sunday on September 7, 2025. Find out what they learned, what surprised them and how they are preparing for all the weeks to come. Connect with our new churches: CrossFields Church Arise Community Church Cedar City Church ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach

    37 min

  6. 09/05/2025

    In a Movie Theater Near Michigan State

    In a movie theater near Michigan State University there is a church called Cedar City. Jay Leadley is planting that church with a desire to connect college students and young adults to Jesus through life-on-life discipleship. Cedar City Church is one of three new United Brethren Churches that are set to launch on September 7, 2025. Listen now to hear the story and discover ways you can pray for Jay, his family, his team, and their surrounding community. Check out Cedar City Church online. ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach

    33 min

  7. 09/05/2025

    Making Disciples from Caro to Bad Axe

    Kelly Ball is the lead pastor of a new church plant in Bad Axe, Michigan. Arise Community Church officially launches on Sunday September 7, 2025, but the Lord has already opened some significant doors for ministry in the community. In this episode, Kelly talks about her ministry journey, her calling to church planting, and the exciting things that are happening with Arise. Listen now to hear the story and discover ways you can pray for Kelly and her team. Check out Arise Community Church online. ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach

    34 min

  8. 09/05/2025

    From Protecting Quarterbacks to Planting Churches

    Kevin Kowalski began his career as an offensive lineman, but is now the lead pastor of CrossFields Church, a new church plant in North Royalton, Ohio. We sat down with Kevin to talk about his journey from the NFL to church planting. CrossFields Church officially launches on Sunday, September 7, 2025, and there are already some exciting things happening there. Listen now as Kevin shares their story and offers a few ways you can pray leading up to, and continuing beyond, launch Sunday. Check out CrossFields Church online. ---- Share this podcast with a friend or on your social media. ---- Host: Brian Biedenbach

    31 min
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UB Now is a podcast designed to connect and resource United Brethren Church leaders by sharing stories of what's happening in our churches right now.

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  • Creator
    Church of the United Brethren in Christ
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Church of the United Brethren in Christ
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    UB Now