Punching Holes in the Darkness

When God Says Rest

In this episode of “Punching Holes in the Darkness”, host Tim Patterson sits down with David Whitaker, pastor of Houghton Baptist Church. David shares about his ministry way up in the Upper Peninsula, and how God has led him go and stop during different times in his ministry.

Reaching Others Overseas and Here

On this episode of Punching Holes in the Darkness, Baptist State Convention of Michigan Executive Director, Tim Patterson talks with an international missionary who is ministering in Central Asia. This missionary who cannot be identified for security reasons shares about his ministry in a Muslim-majority country, and how the tools he uses to reach others can be used here in Michigan, too.

The Miracle Man

In this episode of Punching Holes in the Darkness, host Tim Patterson talks with Dr. Larry Allen. Larry was the long-time pastor of Warren Woods Baptist Church in Warren, Michigan. After years of serving at Warren Woods, Larry retired, and he and his wife set out on what they thought would be years of RV living. But that’s where the story begins. Their plan was not God’s plan.

Back to School, and Back to Work

In this episode of Punching Holes in the Darkness, host Mike Durbin sits down with Karen Villalpando to discuss the challenges facing churches in getting their children’s ministries back to work. Karen is the Child Care Administrator for Memorial Baptist Church in Sterling Heights. She shares how her church’s ministry has managed to remain healthy and open throughout the pandemic.

An Olympic Effort

In this episode of “Punching Holes in the Darkness”, Mike Durbin talk with IMB Missionary to Japan, Donn Broeker Jr. Donn and his fellow missionaries and other believers just completed a herculean effort to minister at the Tokyo Olympics during the Covid Pandemic.

When God’s People Dwell Together

In this edition of “Punching Holes in the Darkness, Host and Pastor Tim Patterson sits down with Willy McLaurin the Vice President of Great Commission Relations and Mobilization at the Executive Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. They discuss this year’s Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville, the joy of getting back together in person, and some of the issues pastors and messengers are grappling with.

Always Be Prepared

In this episode of Punching Holes in the Darkness, podcast host Pastor Tim Patterson sits down with Anton Thornquist and Spencer Kouchar of CTG insurance. They share about steps that churches can take to avoid the costs and impacts of the unexpected. The episode topics include a wide range of needs from basic property to the much more serious issues of abuse within a congregation. To contact them or to learn more, visit www.ctgins.com.

The SBC, the challenges and the future

In this episode of Punching Holes through the Darkness, Host Tim Patterson has a conversation with Ed Litton, pastor of Redemption Church in Mobile, Alabama. Pastor Litton is one of four candidates up for consideration as President at the Southern Baptist Convention. He shares from his perspective some of the challenges facing the SBC, and his vision for the future.

The SBC and the Vision for 2025

In this episode of Punching Holes in the Darkness, Host Tim Patterson sits down with Ronnie Floyd, the CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee. In this discussion, Ronnie Floyd shares some of the challenges faced, and some courageous goals for the next few years.

The SBC, the Seminaries, and the Issues Facing Churches

In this episode of Punching Holes in the Darkness, host Tim Patterson sits down with Dr. Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Seminary in North Carolina. They discuss a few controversial issues that have been facing the Southern Baptist Convention over the last year.