Punching Holes in the Darkness

The Long Shots

In this episode, we share the stories of two churches. One church is in the Upper Peninsula and they other is outside of Detroit. You might not think they could share much in common, but they do. There was a time when either church would have been considered a long shot to make an impact in their community.

Women's Ministry Opportunities in Michigan

On this episode of Punching Holes in the Darkness, BSCM Executive Director Tim Patterson talks with Odelle Cadwell who is the current president of the Michigan WMU. They discuss women's ministry in Michigan, COVID-19, racial concerns, building relationships and more.

The Vision for North America

Host Tim Patterson sits down with the President of the North American Mission Board, Kevin Ezell. They share together the challenges NAMB is facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the vision for keeping missionaries on the field and funding the mission of reaching the lost across the US and Canada.

The Hispanic Church and Ethnic Divides

Host Tim Patterson talks with Pastor Eli Garza who shares the prejudices and challenges faced by Hispanics in Michigan and around the country, and how the Church can be a healing influence during this time of ethnic conciliation.

Part Two - Race, Injustice, and the Church

Host Tim Patterson continues his conversation with African-American Michigan pastors about the racial unrest, and how the church of all colors can address the racial issues that plague our country.

Part One - Race, Injustice, and the Church

Host Tim Patterson has a conversation with a number of African-American Michigan pastors about the death of George Floyd and the resulting unrest. Larry Johnson, Ken Nether, and Cornelius Roberson share their personal experiences with racism, and the road forward for the church.

Coronavirus Later

Join host Tim Patterson as he talks to BSCM staff, Dr. Tony Lynn and Mike Durbin about the coming weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. They will focus on the things churches will face as they begin to try to meet in person again. Listen for an important list that church leaders will need to consider before they open their doors once again.

Coronavirus Now

Join host Tim Patterson as he and the BSCM staff share how churches across the state are reaching their communities during the COVID-19 lockdown. Churches continue to minister even when they cannot meet together in person.

Introducing “Punching Holes in the Darkness”

Join host Tim Patterson as he explains the mission of this new podcast for the pastors and church leaders of Michigan churches. In the coming weeks, Executive Director and Treasurer of the Baptist State Convention of Michigan, Tim Patterson, will give a voice to pastors and leaders inside the state. He will also invite national church leaders to explore the issues every church faces as they try to reach the communities in their mission field.