
The Gathering Church Podcast
The Gathering Church Podcast provides sermons, special audio messages, and all-new conversations with members of the congregation aimed to help you live the Abundant Life Jesus promised.
Episodes
82 episodes
Interview: Beto Olmos
Join host Peter Varberg as he engages in an insightful conversation with Beto Olmos, a cherished member of the Gathering community recognized for his welcoming spirit as the leader of the hospitality team. In this captivating episode, Beto open...
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45:55

Interview: Jen Beitel "Biblical Worldview"
Join host Peter Varberg as he interviews Jen Beitel, a Gathering member whose journey to ministry leadership is nothing short of inspiring. Jen shares her story of transformation and how she now leads a ministry focused on helping parents and t...
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53:03

Interview: Scott Wessell "Navigating Faith" Insights into The Gathering's Youth Ministry
Embark on an insightful journey as Scott Wessell, our IMPACT and Youth Pastor, opens up in an exclusive interview about the exciting developments within our new youth ministry at The Gathering. Immerse yourself in Scott's personal narrative as ...
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Interview: Paul Varberg
Host Peter Varberg interview his father, Paul Varberg, a lifelong missionary in the Philippines who also grew up as a missionary kid there. Join us as Paul shares insight on what it's like to live a life overseas as a missionary and how to serv...
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Interview: Daniel Rojas "Christ Collective Church"
Daniel candidly shares his journey from battling alcoholism to discovering a renewed faith in Jesus. His missionary experiences in Israel and India, meeting his wife Yvette, and establishing a house church all lead to the transformational story...
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Testimony: Fritz Doran
Fritz shares his journey from growing up in Alabama, to joining the marines, how he met his wife, to his faith story of shifting his perspective from seeing Christianity as a list of things that he had to do, to a personal relationship with Jes...
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Interview: Charissa Sutliff "Christ Centered Body Image"
Join us as Charissa shares her inspiring journey from being a fitness coach and professional bodybuilder, to discovering Jesus and establishing a ministry centered on a Christ-driven approach to body image. Charissa's story reveals her profound...
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Interview: Sal Garcia
Join us on Sal's incredible journey from a challenging childhood, entrepreneurial middle school days, and single parenthood to finding love, faith, and a spiritual home at The Gathering. It's a story of divine pursuit and unwavering love from a...
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Testimony: Phil Garcia
Get ready to dive into Phil's incredible journey – from growing up in church and just going through the motions, to having his faith ignited by seeing his roommate live out his Christian beliefs, to experiencing God through genuine community, a...
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Testimony: Deb Nore
Join Alanna Sullivan as she interviews her very own mother in law, Deb Nore, as she shares her journey from her early days in the church, stepping away, years of soul-searching, battling an abusive relationship and illnesses, to starting fresh ...
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Book of Philippians Class with Becky Friberg
A conversation on joy, how to study the Bible, and accountability through community.
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28:54

Spiritual Disciplines Class with Peter Varberg
Aeron Sullivan interviews Peter Varberg about his “Spiritual Disciplines” class. We hope this episode encourages you to pick a spiritual discipline and see how God transforms your life.
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44:51

Impact Big Bible Overview Class with Aeron Sullivan
Welcome to the Gathering Podcast. Today we will be continuing our series on the Impact School of Discipleship as I interview one of Impact’s teachers, Aeron Sullivan, about his class “Big Bible Overview.”
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Impact DESIGN Class with Scott Wessell
Welcome to the Gathering Podcast. This podcast is all about you experiencing the abundant life that Jesus promised. We do this through stories, teachings, and testimonies about God’s unyielding faithfulness. Today we are introducing a new serie...
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Impact Reflections (Vision Week)
Welcome to the gathering podcast; this podcast is all about helping you experience the abundant life that Jesus promised. We do this through stories, teachings, and testimonies about God’s unyielding faithfulness. As you probably could tell, th...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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37:59

Testimony: Ivan Ortega with special guest Linda from Miracle 139
Today Peter Varberg interviews Ivan Ortega. You have seen Ivan around on any given Sunday, but if you haven’t had a chance to get to know him, he has a fascinating story and powerful testimony. Today Ivan dives deep into faith, autism, and the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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37:37

Testimony: Kelsie Kindon
This week your host, Alanna Sullivan, interviews Kelsie Kinden. Kelsie formerly served in the US Navy and has her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Many of you probably know Kelsie, and if you haven’t met her, I am sure you would r...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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35:41

Testimony: Scott Bergen
You have probably seen him on drums almost every week in worship, and you even see him up front leading worship from time to time. But do you know Scott Bergen’s story? Well today Peter Varberg dives into Scott’s testimony with Scott to discove...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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43:57

Sharing your Testimony with Mary Ann Mariani
Through the end of this season, we will hear testimonies from our congregation members, young, old, and everywhere in between. At the beginning of this series, Peter Varberg gave a short introduction on how to give your testimony. We aren't jus...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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50:18

Testimony: Shelley Alvarado
Welcome to the gathering podcast. Last week we heard an interview between host Peter Varberg and one of our members David Alvarado. It was a vulnerable conversation around addiction and, most importantly, the victory over sin achieved through...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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31:44

Testimony: Dave Alvarado
This week Peter Varberg had the opportunity to interview David and Shelly Alvarado. David and Shelly have been married for over 30 years, so their testimonies are very tied together. However, they both have their unique walks with the Lord, so ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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25:39

Testimony: Charlotte Gore
Over the next four months, we will hear testimonies from many of our congregation members, young, old, and everywhere in between.This week we hear from Charlotte Gore. She has a fascinating and challenging growing-up story. Charlotte al...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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55:05

Testimony Training with Peter Varberg
All testimonies are powerful and God-honoring, but sometimes we can use a little extra help expressing them. Over the last two weeks, we've heard powerful and vulnerable testimonies from Lisa Pigeon and Ted Son. And for the rest of the season, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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34:45

Testimony: Ted Son
Last week we kicked off with Lisa Pigeon, a must-listen if you haven’t heard. It’s a story of betrayal and healing. Today we hear from Ted Son, who has found himself on the other side of a betrayal, but the Lord’s faithfulness is no less presen...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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43:20

Testimony: Lisa Pigeon
Over the next four months, The Gathering Church Podcast will be exploring testimonies from a number of our congregation members, young, old, and everywhere in between. We are kicking off what will become our most extended series yet, with Lisa ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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