How Important are Deacons in the Church?

Q&A Episode (May 2026)

In this week’s episode, Linnea and Pastor Chad sit down to talk about a couple of questions that have been sent in recently. Is tithing considered only giving money to the church during the collection? Or is giving money towards furthering God’s kingdom, a specific ministry, or to specific church members in need considered tithing, or is that just charitable giving? Why theology? What is important in our Christian faith, and why is it so misunderstood? Listen to the episode to hear Pastor Chad’s answers! // Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at office@easthaven.org. Website: easthaven.org/podcast [http://easthaven.org/podcast]  Email: office@easthaven.org [office@easthaven.org] Produced by Seth Evanoff Editing and sound design by Seth Evanoff Enjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. It helps us reach more listeners like you!

Life and Ministry with Kristi Willits, Director of HR!

Today’s Shownotes: In this week’s episode, Linnea interviews Kristi Willits, Director of HR. Kristi shares more about her family and her experience on staff at Easthaven for more than 16 years. As she battles tech each day and supports our staff as the HR director, she “resources the humans” to make sure ministry can happen week to week. Listen to this episode to hear more! // Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at office@easthaven.org. Website: easthaven.org/podcast [http://easthaven.org/podcast]  Email: office@easthaven.org [office@easthaven.org] Produced by Seth Evanoff Editing and sound design by Seth Evanoff Enjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you!

Life and Ministry with Senior Pastor Chad Warren!

Today’s Shownotes: In this week’s episode, Linnea interviews Pastor Chad Warren. He shares his life story and testimony: how he grew up in the Flathead Valley and how he returned 26 years later. As he talks about his experience, it is clear that the Lord prepared Pastor Chad for his return to Montana and the role as senior pastor at Easthaven. Listen to this episode to hear more! // Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at office@easthaven.org. Website: easthaven.org/podcast [http://easthaven.org/podcast]  Email: office@easthaven.org [office@easthaven.org] Produced by Seth Evanoff Editing and sound design by Seth Evanoff Enjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you!

Life and Ministry with Linnea Morris, Your Communications Director!

In this week’s episode, we turn the tables a little bit, and Shane Oehler interviews Linnea Morris, who normally hosts this podcast. This time, Linnea isn’t asking the questions; instead, she is answering the questions and sharing about her life, family, and how the Lord is leading her right now. She oversees the communications at Easthaven and loves the team God has placed around her. Listen to this episode to hear her heart behind the communications ministry! Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at office@easthaven.org. Website: easthaven.org/podcast [http://easthaven.org/podcast]  Email: office@easthaven.org [office@easthaven.org] Produced by Seth Evanoff Editing and sound design by Seth Evanoff Enjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review - it helps us reach more listeners like you!

How Important are Deacons in the Church?

In this week’s episode, Pastor Chad Warren and Linnea Morris sit down together to discuss Church leadership, specifically the role and function of deacons. With the guidance of Scripture and examples in God’s Word, Pastor Chad helps lead the conversation and provide reasons why deacons are so important. In the last few minutes of the episode, Pastor Chad shares specific ways that individuals can pray for deacons. Have a question or topic in mind? We’d love to hear from you! While we’ve compiled a list of questions with our staff and ministry leaders, your input helps shape the conversation. Share your thoughts or questions by emailing us directly at office@easthaven.org. Website: easthaven.org/podcast [http://easthaven.org/podcast]  Email: office@easthaven.org [office@easthaven.org] Produced by Seth Evanoff Editing and sound design by Seth Evanoff Enjoy today’s episode? Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and leave us a review. It helps us reach more listeners like you!