Ep 4 – Love That Listens in Action with Pastor Josh Beakley

Ep 7 – Friendship First, Reaching the Nations in Peoria with Mandy Hobbs

Episode Summary: In this episode of Know Their Story, host Jimmy Houck talks with Mandy Hobbs, one of the team leaders for Bethany’s Tuesday Night Soccer Ministry, about how soccer has become a powerful front porch for gospel relationships. Mandy shares her heart for using this weekly pickup game as more than just a recreational outlet—it’s a space for cross-cultural ... Read More [https://bethanycentral.org/podcast/ep-7-friendship-first-reaching-the-nations-in-peoria-with-mandy-hobbs]

Ep 6 – Joining God’s Work: Everyday Evangelism with Chinedu Ugorji

Episode Summary: In this powerful episode of Know Their Story, host Jimmy Houck, Outreach Minister at Bethany Church, sits down with Chinedu, a passionate servant-leader at the Hands of Grace Gospel Pantry, a collaborative ministry between Bethany Church and Grace Baptist Church. Together, they reflect on how gospel conversations, deep compassion, and simple availability can open hearts and transform lives. ... Read More [https://bethanycentral.org/podcast/ep-6-joining-gods-work-everyday-evangelism-with-chinedu]

Ep 5 – Small Conversations, Big Impact with Julia Jast

Episode Summary: In this episode of Know Their Story, host Jimmy Houck, Outreach Minister at Bethany Church, sits down with Julia Jast to explore how Good News Club is providing a powerful opportunity to love and listen to children in local schools. Julia shares her passion for this after-school ministry, which introduces kids to the gospel through Bible lessons, songs, ... Read More [https://bethanycentral.org/podcast/ep-5-small-conversations-big-impact-with-julia-jast]

Ep 4 – Love That Listens in Action with Pastor Josh Beakley

Episode Summary: In this episode of Know Their Story, host Jimmy Houck, Outreach Minister at Bethany Church, sits down with Pastor Josh Beakley to explore how love leads believers to listen well—especially when engaging with unbelieving friends, family, and neighbors. Josh and Jimmy dive into Colossians 4:2-6, discussing how prayer, wisdom, and gracious speech help open doors for the gospel. ... Read More [https://bethanycentral.org/podcast/ep-4-love-that-listens-with-pastor-josh-beakley]

Ep 3 – Loving People Well with Jimmy Houck

Episode Summary: In this episode of Know Their Story, host Tyler Collins, Media and Communications Director at Bethany Church, sits down with Jimmy Houck, Outreach Minister, to discuss the third message in the Know Their Story sermon series. Jimmy reflects on how love listens and why listening is essential for evangelism, drawing lessons from 1 Corinthians 13 and the life ... Read More [https://bethanycentral.org/podcast/ep-3-love-listens-with-jimmy-houck]