Punching Holes in the Darkness

When God Opens a Conversation

Guest Host Dr. Tony L Lynn travels to the Upper Peninsula to talk with Pastor David Whitaker about the amazing ministry at Houghton Baptist Church along Lake Superior. On this episode of “Punching Holes in the Darkness,” Pastor Whitaker shares how God is changing lives through a small town church with big-sized dreams.

Lifeway’s New Course

Ben Mandrell sits down with host Tim Patterson and talks about his first year as President and CEO of Lifeway Resources. Mandrell has overseen the Southern Baptist publishing agency through some seismic changes. He shares how he wants to see Lifeway become a better partner to pastors in places like Michigan.

Manage Your Message

Host Tim Patterson sits down with Vice President for Communications for the SBC Executive Committee, Jonathan Howe. Jonathan shares in very practical ways how pastors and churches need to hone their online presence now more than ever.

 

 

 

 

A Strange Celebration

Ten years ago, Pastor Scott Blanchard started Lakepointe Church in Shelby Township. The COVID-19 pandemic scuttled the church’s plan for a tenth anniversary celebration back in March so they have spent the entire year celebrating their milestone. Join Punching Holes in the Darkness podcast host, Tim Patterson, as he talks with Pastor Scott about this strange year, and the ways that God has continued to minister through Lakepointe Church.

One Square Mile

The one square mile that surrounds Heart and Soul Community Church has more people and families than some of our counties across Michigan. Church Planter and Pastor Cornelius Roberson along with his wife, Marisa, call this are in metro Detroit their mission field. Join guest host, Dr. Tony L Lynn as the Roberson’s share about their journey to grow a new church in a challenged community.

First Century Church Plus 21st Century Tech

Tim Steele is the pastor of Cross Waves Church, a church that is based in Michigan, but they have home groups that spread from Alaska to the Florida Everglades. Host Tim Patterson sits down with Tim to discuss his church’s vision to create new disciples, and how that impacts the way they “do” church.

What is your God-sized dream?

Tito and Mollie Diaz were helping to mentor and train new church planting couples, when God asked them a big question, “What is your God-sized dream?” The result was Rhiza Church in Ann Arbor. Hear host Dr. Tony L Lynn as he talks with the Diaz couple about God’s big call.

"I Saw the Angels in the Gold Shirts Come"

On this episode of Punching Holes in the Darkness, BSCM Executive Director Tim Patterson talks to BSCM Disaster Relief Director Bob Kiger about how Michigan Baptists minister to people who experience tremendous physical needs after natural disasters. Hear how your gifts are meeting needs and sharing the love of Christ during tough times, and learn how you can participate in Michigan Baptist Disaster Relief.

"Have you ever thought about planting a church?"

Listen as BSCM State Director of Missions, Tony Lynn, talks to Jason Loewen about the new church that he will be starting on Valentines Day 2021 in Flint, Michigan. Jason shares his story about how God led him to start this new church and his vision for reaching the people of Flint with the gospel.

Helping Those Who Help Us

On this episode of “Punching Holes in the Darkness”, BSCM Executive–Director Tim Patterson sits down an array of voices to discuss the 2020 Frances Brown State Mission Offering. Pastor Tim is joined by BSCM President Scott Blanchard along with BSCM staff, Sue Hodnett, Mike Durbin and Dr. Tony Lynn. This year’s offering will provide a relief fund for pastors and their families who are suffering financially or medically as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.