Small Town Pastor Podcast

38. Pam Walker (part 1)

“THEY WERE PRAYING FOR PEOPLE THAT NO ONE ELSE WANTED.” Today, we're joined by my long-time friend Pam Walker. Pam is a missionary who trains people in trauma care, community development, discipleship, and church planting. In this episode, Pam talks about her journey from childhood, through addiction, and eventually to faith in Jesus. If you or your church would like to get in contact with Pam, contact us at thesmalltownnetwork@gmail.com
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37. Kyle Bueermann (part 2)

“IN RURAL MINISTRY, IT’S EASY TO THINK YOU’RE ON THE B-TEAM.” We're joined again by Dr. Kyle Bueermann. Kyle shares about his work as a Rural Specialist with the North American Mission Board. He also shares additional thoughts about the article he wrote for Lifeway. Read the article here: https://research.lifeway.com/2025/10/30/what-is-a-rural-church/?omhide=true&emid=om:em:251030%7Csub%7Cna%7Cresearch%7Cinsights%7C2500800%7Cthursday:20251030:na&utm_campaign=fy26_research_general_insights-newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=subscription_2500800_20251030&
For more about Kyle visit https://www.pastorkb.com/ or https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/
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36. Kyle Bueermann (part 1)

“I WAS COMPLETELY UNINTERESTED IN BEING A SENIOR PASTOR.” Today we're joined by Dr. Kyle Bueermann who works as a Rural Specialist with the North American Mission Board. Kyle talks about growing up in a small town Texas church, and the beginnings of his journey into ministry. For more about Kyle visit https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/ or https://www.pastorkb.com/
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35. Cody Cade (part 2)

“IS CHRISTIANITY THE CULT OF BEING NICE?” We're joined again by Cody Cade, the pastor of Timber Hill Christian Church in McMinnville, OR. Cody talks about the struggles to plant a new church during Covid-19. We also discuss Cody's thoughts on American Christianity becoming the "cult of nice". For more about Cody visit www.timberhill.cc
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34. Cody Cade (part 1)

"THERE WAS SOMETHING OUTSIDE THE NOTHING." Today we're joined by Cody Cade, the pastor of Timber Hill Christian Church in McMinnville, OR. Cody shares about his childhood, his journey from atheist to disciple, to pastor. For more about Cody visit www.timberhill.cc
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33. Brad Roth (part 2)

"FLYOVER CHURCH!" We're joined today by pastor and author Brad Roth. He has served in rural communities in South America, Eastern Washington, and now Kansas. For more about Brad, visit his website at www.doxologyproject.com
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32. Brad Roth (part 1)

"I WAS THE FARM BOY THAT WANTED TO GET OFF THE FARM!" We're joined today by pastor and author Brad Roth. He has served in rural communities in South America, Eastern Washington, and now Kansas. For more about Brad, visit his website at www.doxologyproject.com
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31. Ben Williams (part 2)

In today's episode, we are joined again by Professor Ben Williams, who is now the pastor of Canyon Springs Christian Church in Middleton, Idaho. Ben shares what it's like to start pastoring again in a small town. We cover things like discipleship, culture change, leadership, and going local!
For more about Canyon Springs Christian Church, visit: https://www.canyonspringschristian.com
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30. Ben Williams (part 1)

In today's episode, we are joined by Professor Ben Williams, who is now the pastor of Canyon Springs Christian Church in Middleton, Idaho. Ben talks about growing up in a pastor's home in small Midwest towns and his journey from church ministry to academics and now back to church ministry!
For more about Canyon Springs Christian Church, visit: https://www.canyonspringschristian.com 
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29. Nick Duffel (part 2)

HIS FRIEND HAD A DREAM ABOUT HIM CHURCH PLANTING! Today, we're joined again by our friend Nick Duffel, pastor of Evergreen Church in Boise, Idaho. In this episode, Nick talks about his new adventures in church planting. Shout out to Hill City Church for their commitment to church planting!
For more about Evergreen Church visit: https://www.evergreenboise.org
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