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Philippians 4:8 reads, "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things." This podcast breaks from the chaos to dwell on the good things that God is doing in Dwell Community Church and beyond. If you could use more good things to dwell on, please subscribe. Dwell Community Church is a home church planting movement in Columbus, Ohio and beyond. Check out our site at for hundreds of free Bible teachings and other helpful resources.
Newest Episode
Dec 12 2024
Radical Faith From Two Middle School Boys
Conrad Hilario, Bret McCallum, Brian Adams
Conrad Hilario and Bret McCallum walk through the ownership taken by their sons to go out of their comfort zone to reach their peers for Christ. Together they are rewarded for their faith by being a part of God's plan to teach others about him. Conrad and Bret explain the worthwhile sacrifices that they've made, and the joy it's brought to them and their families.
1h 04m
Previous Episodes
Nov 21 2024
The Culmination of Five Decades of Preaching
Gary DeLashmutt, Mike Sullivan
Gary DeLashmutt joins Mike Sullivan to discuss his book, Drawing Near to God, and the spiritual truths that emerged as he wrote it. Gary reflects on how recent health issues have drawn him closer to God and provided new perspectives on faith and trust.
26m
Oct 24 2024
Charitable Judgements
Liz Sweet
Liz Sweet shares some insightful tools and advice for how to give other people the benefit of the doubt in Biblical community. For more information on conflict resolution and peacemaking, you can visit dwellcc.org and navigate to our "Counseling Resources"
1h 09m
Oct 10 2024
Keys to Explosive Home Church Growth
Scott Risley, Chuck Williams, Ethan Yugovich, Taylor Yugovich
In this episode of Dwell on These Things, three Dwell Home Church Leaders discuss the explosive growth of their Home Churches that led to their groups having to plant their groups up to make room in their homes.
Chuck, Ethan, and Taylor explore the convictions they've developed through this process. They also discuss the many ways God worked in their lives and in their groups to mature them and prepare them for rapid spiritual growth.
1h 19m
Sep 12 2024
The Powerful Prayer Meeting with Keira Williamson
Keira Williamson, Chris Risley
Keira Williamson's Breakout Session from "XSI 2024: How Will They Hear?"
"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful" (Colossians 4:2). Learn about the wonderful promises of prayer and how to have a vibrant and effective corporate prayer meeting.
1h 02m
Aug 29 2024
God's Powerful Movement in the Dwell Free Clinic
Margo Shaw, Brad Oatney, Mark Reid
Twice a month Dwell hosts a free clinic, offering medical, vision, and mental health care. The clinics also provide opportunities for spiritual growth through the teachings of Jesus Christ.For almost 20 years, Dwell Community Church has been serving Columbus through this clinic. Margo Shaw, Mark Reid, and Brad Oatney share their experiences and burdens as they've helped serve the community through their gifting in the medical field.
29m
Aug 15 2024
David Garrison: The Role of the West in Missions
David Garrison, Mike Woods
David Garrison discusses and shares his experiences and insights from decades in the international missions field. Garrison emphasizes the importance of prayer, the centrality of the gospel in church planting movements, and the continued role of the western church in modern global missions.For more on David Garrison, you can check out his books, including "Wind in the House of Islam"
56m
Aug 01 2024
Sam Chan: Serving Christ in the Post-Christian West
Sam Chan, Pat Reeder
Sam Chan from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and City Bible Forum talks about what it looks like to preach the gospel and serve others in what he calls a "Post-Secular World".
This podcast was recorded at XSI 2024: How Will They Hear? The Gospel here and Around the World
36m
Jul 05 2024
A Tribute to Randy Newman
Pat Reeder, Randy Newman
A 2014 XSI teaching from the late Randy Newman. At the time of this death, he was the senior fellow for apologetics and evangelism with The C. S. Lewis Institute. He authored several books, including his most recent Questioning Faith; Questioning Evangelism; Unlikely Converts; and Bringing the Gospel Home. Having grown up in a Jewish home, Randy was a dedicated witness for Jesus Christ, after coming to faith in college. We had the pleasure of hosting him at Xenos Summer Institute in 2014, 15, and 18.Join me us praying for his family during this difficult season. We look forward to meeting him again.
1h 08m
Jun 20 2024
John 12: Why This Waste?
Chris Risley
Mary anointing Jesus with the expensive perfume was viewed by the disciples as a waste, but Jesus viewed it as a beautiful thing. She dedicated everything she had to Jesus and He promised her generous deed would be remembered and discussed wherever the Gospel is preached.
48m
Jun 06 2024
Gracehaven: God Moving in Dark Places
Scott Arnold and Jen Taber
Scott Arnold and Jen Taber discuss the ways that God is moving through the Gracehaven Ministry, while sharing some barriers that they have faced along the way.
38m
May 01 2024
Life Coaching: Developing Life Skills Among Low Income Students
Mike Sullivan, EJ Johnson, Chris Reeder
Guests Chris Reeder and EJ Johnson discuss the vital role that the Life Coaching program has played in both of their lives, and where they’d potentially be without it.
31m
Apr 18 2024
Principles of Personal Responsibility
Brad DuFault
The watchman's call from Ezekiel Chapter 33 tells us God's messengers are responsible to communicate truth but are NOT responsible to get someone to act on that truth. God Himself pursues us and others. What matters most is what we do now. Faithfulness is striving for impact, not for praise.
47m
Apr 02 2024
Reflections on Visiting India
Scott Risley and Gloria McCallum
Short Term Trip Members Scott Risley and Gloria McCallum share their experiences during their trip to India, and their insights on how God is powerfully moving among the ministries they visited.
45m
Mar 21 2024
John 2: Cleansing the Temple
Brian Adams
The Temple was where God dwelled and where He met with man. Jesus is the fulfillment of the purpose of the Temple. Jesus is the union of the divine with the human. Through Jesus, we can meet God personally.
43m
Mar 07 2024
Meet the Elders: Brian Runk and Chris Hearty
Brian Runk and Chris Hearty
Dwell Elders Brian Runk and Chris Hearty describe their experience coming to Christ, God's transformative work in their lives, and their family lives.
47m
Dec 21 2023
Putting Together a Bible Teaching
Ben Foust
Dwell teacher and pastor Ben Foust discusses his thoughts and approach to teaching the Bible. He offers practical insight into teaching preparation, but also a mental and spiritual framework for preparation.
59m
Dec 07 2023
A Biblical View of Two Issues: Race and Shame
Dr. Fellipe do Vale and Dr. Te-Li Lau
Dwell's Brian Adams speaks with Trinity Evangelical Divinity School professors Dr. Fellipe do Vale and Dr. Te-Li Lau, who both spoke at the Xenos Summer Institute. They give their thoughts on how Christians can properly interact with the issue of race and the issue of shame.
40m
Nov 17 2023
The Challenges and Joys of Missions Work Today
Paul Alexander
Dwell's Paul Alexander speaks with two missionaries from Dwell, exploring the challenges of working in a foreign culture, and how they have seen God work in them and through them.
1h 07m
Sep 21 2023
Compassion with Truth in Today's Culture
Rebecca McLaughlin
Author Rebecca McLaughlin shares her thoughts on current cultural issues, stressing that, as Christians, we are not in the business of winning arguments, but in the business of winning people to the gospel. She says we must work to develop relationships, which will fill us with compassion for those who disagree and give us the chance to show Christianity's relevance in today's culture. Check out the video version of the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@DwellCommunityChurch
37m
Sep 01 2023
Ken Sande: The Gospel's Hope in Conflict
Ken Sande
Dwell Pastor Scott Risley talks with the author of The Peacemaker, Ken Sande, about the powerful and practical resources Christians have to resolve conflict and, in his current Relational Wisdom 360 ministry, to prevent conflict in the first place. He shares the hope that nothing is impossible with Christ and that it's never too late to get on a better track in our relationships. Check out the video version of the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@DwellCommunityChurch
33m
Jul 27 2023
East-Side Church Plant
Joe McCallum
Joe McCallum explains how God brought about the nearly launched East-Side church plant and describes their team's goals and needs moving forward. For more information about how to financially support the East-Side or Orlando domestic church plant go to www.dwellcc.org/supportchurchplanting
41m
May 24 2023
Rethinking Church Planting
Mike Sullivan and Nick Nye
Mike Sullivan speaks with Nick Nye, Executive Director of For Columbus, about evolving American church planting strategies and with Dwell Elder Josh Benadum about plans for an upcoming church plant to Central Florida.
48m
May 03 2023
Starting a New Ministry
Luke Walker and Sarah Fusner
Guests Luke Walker and Sarah Fusner describe how God led them to start new ministries and they share lessons for those with similar calling.
36m
Mar 17 2023
Meet the Elders: Scott Risley and James Rochford
Scott Risley and James Rochford
Dwell Elders Scott Risley and James Rochford describe God's transformative work in their lives, their burdens for the future direction of the church, and their family lives.
34m
Mar 17 2023
Seasoned with Salt: Reflections on Speech Under Grace
Bret McCallum
Dwell Elder Bret McCallum discusses the ineffectiveness of modern policing of speech and describes how God worked to transform his own speech habits.
28m
Feb 24 2023
Reflections on Student Ministry
Joe Botti
Joe Botti, the recently retired Director of Student Ministries at Dwell, reflects on God's goodness and lessons learned over three decades of working with students.
36m
Feb 01 2023
Meet Brian and Mateo
Brian Adams and Mateo Williamson
New Dwell Student Ministries Coordinator Brian Adams and Pastoral Support Coordinator Mateo Williamson discuss their transitions into their new roles and how they've seen God at work.
32m
Dec 16 2022
Transitioning to Adult Ministry
Ryan and Jessie Lowery
Ryan and Jessie Lowery explain the recent migration of nearly 500 Dwell college ministry members to adult ministry and share advice on how to thrive through this significant transition.
28m
Nov 17 2022
Missions at Dwell
Dave Glover
Dave Glover explains the evolution of missions strategy at Dwell Community Church and describe the great work that God is doing through its network of church planters and global partners.
32m
Oct 28 2022
Mercy Medical Center
Dr. Tim and Marjie Benadum
Dr. Tim and Marjie Benadum describe how God called them to cross-cultural church planting and explain how God is using the Mercy Medical Center in Phnom Penh to help thousands of Cambodians discover Jesus.
33m
Sep 29 2022
Fountain of Hope with Joke van Opstal
Joke van Opstal
Joke van Opstal, missionary and founder of Fountain of Hope, describes how God called her to serve in Cambodia and how God is currently using the organization to save and transform the lives of many.
24m
Sep 07 2022
Lessons from the Third World Church
Clive Calver
Clive Calver, author and former President of World Relief, argues that the Western Church has as much to learn from the Second and Third World Church as it has to offer.
26m
Aug 17 2022
Urban Education: Harambee and Akili Christian School
Alex Steinman and Ariana Adkins
Principals Alex Steinman and Ariana Adkins describe how God is changing the lives of urban students in their schools: Harambee Christian School and Akili Christian High School in Columbus, Ohio.
31m
Aug 03 2022
Dr. Eric Mason: Urban Ministry
Dr. Eric Mason
Dr. Eric Mason, author and pastor of Epiphany Fellowship in Philadelphia, describes how God called him to ministry and explains his strategies for reaching, serving and discipling urban youths.
36m
Jul 21 2022
Dr. Ed Stetzer: Racial Reconciliation
Ed Stetzer
Professor Ed Stetzer of Wheaton College argues for the American church's involvement in racial reconciliation efforts and discusses recent research of effective initiatives across the country
14m
Jul 01 2022
Sacrificial Service
Keegan Hale and Greg Pilcher
Keegan Hale and Greg Pilcher join in to discuss a passage in John 12 where Jesus teaches, "Unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds." Both share their personal experiences of this bold claim.
30m
Jun 16 2022
The Xenos Summer Institute
Pat Reeder and Jim Leffel
Pat Reeder and Jim Leffel discuss the highlights, evolution, and impact of the Xenos Summer Institute, comparing it's inception in 1996 to next month's 26th annual event.
24m
Apr 20 2022
History of Dwell Community Church, Part 3
Dennis McCallum and Gary Delashmutt
Dwell founders Dennis McCallum and Gary Delashmutt discuss the church's shift in focus to student ministry in the mid-90s and the movement of thousands of students that followed. They also describe the planning and work done to successfully pass the torch of Dwell leadership to a next generation of indigenous leaders in 2019.
27m
Mar 23 2022
Meet the Elders: John Ross and Josh Benadum
John Ross and Josh Benadum
In this episode, Dwell Elders John Ross and Josh Benadum discuss God's transformative power in their lives and share their vision for the future of Dwell Community Church.
34m
Feb 02 2022
Dr. Jeff Gordon: Ending Life Well
Dr. Jeff Gordon
In this episode, Dr. Jeff Gordon, a palliative care doctor and church planter in Pittsburgh, discusses working in a hospital during COVID and helping patients end their lives well.
28m
Dec 23 2021
Female Christian Leadership with Elder Kate Mizelle
Kate Mizelle
In this episode, Kate Mizelle, an elder at Dwell Community Church, shares her experiences of leading as a wife and mother and discusses the validity and importance of women serving in top-level roles in the church.
34m
Nov 03 2021
History of Dwell CC, Part 2 - Growing Pains
Gary DeLashmutt and Dennis McCallum
After returning from seminary in California in 1976, Gary DeLashmutt and Dennis McCallum watched God grow their campus house Bible study to a group of 2000 over the next decade. In this podcast, both men describe the tensions and lessons learned as their grassroots, anti-institutional Bible study grows into an organized church.
41m
Sep 30 2021
History of Dwell CC, Part 1 - Birth of a Church
Dennis McCallum and Gary DeLashmutt
Dennis McCallum and Gary DeLashmutt, original founders of Dwell Community Church, discuss events that led them to give their lives to God and the formation of a uniquely non-traditional Bible study ministry on the Ohio State University campus in the early 1970s.
35m
Aug 26 2021
Situation in Haiti, August 2021 - Part 2
Dr. Hubert Morquette
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Hubert Morquette, a Haitian ministry partner of Dwell Community Church. Dr. Morquette shares a perspective on the situation in Haiti that is uniquely first-person and Biblically hopeful.
19m
Aug 23 2021
Situation in Haiti, August 2021 - Part 1
Jim Leffel
In this inaugural episode, we chat with Jim Leffel, the Global Partners Coordinator at Dwell Community Church. Jim discusses the current situation in Haiti, the roots of Haiti's poverty and instability, and what Dwell is doing to provide legitimate help to the people of Haiti.
32m