Best Kevin Yoder Podcasts (2025)

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Lauren Kim: How Young People Are Caring for Creation 21:06

7d ago21:06

21:06

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto speaks with Lauren Kim, National Organizer and Spokesperson for Young Evangelicals for Climate Action. In this conversation, Lauren shares about how climate action became a crucial part of her faith journey, shares stories of how young people are caring for creation, and gives some practical first st…

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406 David Anthony Kaufman (Kaufman Realty & Auctions) 32:43

8d ago32:43

32:43

In this episode, David Anthony Kaufman shares inspiring insights about his leadership journey, the power of a positive culture, and daily rhythms that help leaders flourish.

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Common Hymnal on Songs of Praise & Protest 22:49

14d ago22:49

22:49

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Malcolm du Plessis and Jalen Seawright of Common Hymnal, a songwriting collaborative that writes music of praise and protest, centering especially the voices of people who've been historically marginalized by Christianity. They discuss their music, the landscape of the Christian music indu…

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405 Mark Miller 41:59

20d ago41:59

41:59

In this episode, Mark Miller shares his passion for church planting, multiplication, and business as mission as a pastor and entrepreneur.

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Michael Kim-Eubanks: How A Church Is Engaging Housing Insecurity in California 23:59

28d ago23:59

23:59

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Michael Kim-Eubanks. Michael is a musician and co-pastor of Bethel Community Church in San Leandro, CA. They discuss the passage and signing into law of California's SB 4 (which allowed faith institutions among others to build multi-family homes on their properties, allowing for the develo…

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Jenny Dyer: The Effects of Cutting US Aid for Global Health 26:53

1M ago26:53

26:53

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Dr. Jenny Dyer, the founder of The 2030 Collaborative. They discuss the reality of foreign aid from the United States, how the recent funding cuts have directly impacted global health and the lives of HIV/AIDS patients around the world, and how it came to be that the American Christians in…

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404 Kevin Bille 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, Kevin Bille shares great insights from his coaching experiences and how to win each day by showing up and being accountable.

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Gary VanderPol: Engaging Climate Justice Practically & Communally 26:28

1M ago26:28

26:28

This week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with author, theologian, and pastor, Gary VanderPol. They discuss climate justice, and practical ways that faith communities can approach Christ-centered climate action prayerfully, personally, and politically. If you're interested in learning more about how to start up climate action small groups at your church,…

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Kevin Nye: How We Should Understand Homelessness 21:58

2M ago21:58

21:58

On this episode of 20 Minute Takes, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Kevin Nye. Kevin is a writer and advocate working toward ending homelessness by engaging best practices. He's the author of the 2022 book, "Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness." In this conversation, Kevin challenges listeners to think about homeless systemic…

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Tracey Gee: Living Justly & Knowing What You Want 24:57

2M ago24:57

24:57

Welcome to 20 Minute Takes Season 7! What happens when we have learned to distrust our desires? And how does that get in the way of our pursuits to live in whole and just ways in our world today? Listen in as Nikki Toyama-Szeto interviews author, coach, and consultant Tracey Gee talk about her new book The Magic of Knowing What You Want: A Practica…

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403 Eugene Hershberger. Passion & Purpose 38:04

2M ago38:04

38:04

In this episode, Eugene Hershberger shares his contagious approach to life and challenges people to look for daily opportunities to pray with people and take time to care.

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402 Dan Wigton. Pastor at Northside Church 38:00

2M ago38:00

38:00

In this episode, Pastor Dan Wigton shares his journey into vocational ministry and how Northside Church in Millersburg was started.

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401.Dave Schlabach. Coach. Financial Services 37:50

2M ago37:50

37:50

In this episode, Dave Schlabach shares some of the highs and lows of his 30 year coaching career and a few of the guiding principles that helped build a winning culture.

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400. Galen Burkholder. Global Disciples. 43:37

3M ago43:37

43:37

In this episode, Galen Burkholder, founder of Global Disciples shares their method of making disciples, multiplying churches, and the amazing things God is doing. www.globaldisciples.org

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399 Kevin Miller. Eco Seal Home Solutions 44:53

3M ago44:53

44:53

In this episode, Kevin Miller, entrepreneur and business owner shares inspiring insights about life, leadership, and loving people.

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398 Marcus Yoder. Behalt (Amish Mennonite Heritage Center) 35:21

3M ago35:21

35:21

In this episode, Marcus Yoder, Director of Behalt (Amish Mennonite Heritage Center) shares some of the inspiring distinctives and contributions of the Anabaptist faith and practice.

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397 Dr. Garth Schrock. Doctor of Chiropractic & Owner of Ultimate Chiropractic 37:14

7M ago37:14

37:14

In this epidsode, Dr. Garth Schrock shares his mission to help people through his calling as a Doctor of Chiropractic and owner of Ultimate Chiropractic.

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Tony Deik: Pursuing Justice as an Act of Worship 32:18

7M ago32:18

32:18

In this final episode of season six, Nikki talks with Tony Deik. Tony is a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem, Palestine. He is on faculty at Bethlehem Bible College, and currently resides in Bolivia with his family. Tony talks about the centrality of justice in the Christian scriptures, and how Christians might begin to understand justice as an …

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Edith Yoder: Neighboring Families Out of Housing Insecurity 21:47

8M ago21:47

21:47

How can churches be good neighbors to families experiencing housing insecurity? This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki talks with Edith Yoder. She's the CEO of Bridge of Hope, an organization that has equipped Christian faith communities to end and prevent homelessness since 1987. Edith shares stories of transformation and empowerment as churches have…

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Janna Louie: AAPI Voters, Faith & Politics 25:50

8M ago25:50

25:50

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki talks with Rev. Janna Louie, co-founder of the Coalition for Asian American and Pacific Islander Churches (CAAPIC). In this episode, they discuss the complex historical dynamics that affect Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) voters, and the work that CAAPIC does to encourage AAPI Christians to show up as enga…

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396 Patrick & Mary June Miller 1:00:03

9M ago1:00:03

1:00:03

In this episode, Patrick and Mary June Miller will inspire you with hope as they share their redepmtion story and how Christ is helping them flourish as a couple and in life.

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Kristyn Komarnicki & Transforming Conflict 23:58

9M ago23:58

23:58

Please enjoy this encore presentation of this episode (originally aired on March 16, 2022). This week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto talks with Kristyn Komarnicki (CSA's Director of Dialogue & Convening / Program Manager for Oriented to Love) about practical tips for transforming conflict through curiosity. After listening to this episode of 20 Minute Takes, …

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395 Chad Stutzman 37:18

9M ago37:18

37:18

In this episode Chad Stutzman shares some of his defining moments, leadership lessons, and how God called him into full time vocational ministry.

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Jesse Rudy: Widows, Orphans, and Land Theft in Uganda 23:15

10M ago23:15

23:15

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki talks with Jesse Rudy. Trained as an attorney, Jesse is the Founder and CEO of Redeem International, a Christian faith-based nonprofit that protects some of the world's most vulnerable widows and orphans from violent abuse and exploitation. They talk about the phenomenon of land theft in Uganda, its effects on wo…

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Nikki Toyama-Szeto: Just Organizational Leadership 23:13

10M ago23:13

23:13

This week, David de Leon interviews CSA Executive Director and 20 Minute Takes host, Nikki Toyama-Szeto. Nikki shares what it looks like to lead a justice organization justly. She unpacks her organizational leadership theory anchored in intercession, and gives advice for how new leaders might integrate their spirituality into their leadership pract…

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Tim Ignacio & Being A Balikbayan; Not a Missionary 23:38

10M ago23:38

23:38

Please enjoy this encore presentation of this episode (originally aired on June 29, 2022). This week, David de Leon chats with Tim Ignacio. He's a Pilipino American community worker (and rapper!) in Metro Manila, in the Philippines. In this conversation, Tim shares about his story and vocation, the power of a ministry of tambay (loitering), and why…

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394 Bob Habeger (Wayne Garage Door) 45:52

10M ago45:52

45:52

In this episode, Bob Habeger, a local business owner and entrepreneur shares some defining moments that have shaped his life, and how he seeks to lead and influence his team.

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Bill White: LGBTQ+ Inclusion, the Church, & Deepening Our Faith 27:00

10M ago27:00

27:00

This week, Nikki talks with Bill White. Bill is co-pastor of City Church Long Beach. Bill shares the story of his son coming out and how that experience challenged his theology and ultimately deepened his faith in Jesus. He discusses his church's journey of transformation through challenging conversations, and how critical it is for church communit…

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394 Kraig Anderson 27:22

10M ago27:22

27:22

In this episode Pastor Kraig Anderson shares some defining moments, how he deals with pain, and his desire to have a vibrant daily walk with Christ.

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Rick Barry: Politics & Civic Discipleship 22:49

11M ago22:49

22:49

This week, Nikki talks with Rick Barry, the executive director of the Center for Christian Civics. Rick helps Christians to think about what it looks like for their communities to show up in the public square, and in this episode, he helps us to wrap our minds around what civic discipleship looks like and helps to break down the variety of ways peo…

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Ron Sider & A Long View on Justice 20:31

12M ago20:31

20:31

July 27, 2024 will mark two years since Ron Sider, founder and President Emeritus of Christians for Social Action (originally Evangelicals for Social Action), passed away. Please enjoy this encore presentation of this episode with Ron (originally aired on March 9, 2022). This week, Nikki Toyama-Szeto chats with Ron Sider, the author of the acclaime…

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Jasmin Shupper & Repair in the Wake of Redlining 22:13

12M ago22:13

22:13

This week, Nikki interviews Jasmin Shupper, the CEO and Founder of the Greenline Housing Foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to close the racial wealth and homeownership gaps and reverse the effects of systemic racism in housing by granting access to homeownership for people of color. Jasmin talks about the history of housing, economic,…

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Gabrielle Clowdus & Being A Good Neighbor to Our Homeless Siblings 22:09

12M ago22:09

22:09

This week on 20 Minute Takes, Nikki chats with Dr. Gabrielle Clowdus of Settled, an organization that addresses long-term homelessness through research-based holistic and communal approaches. In this conversation, they talk about why traditional interventions for homelessness often fail, and how local church communities are uniquely positioned to a…

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393 Austin Mast (Grace Church) 46:33

12M ago46:33

46:33

In this episode Pastor Austin shares valuable insights about following Jesus and the WHY that fuels Grace's School of Mininstry (discipleship training school). www.allaboutgrace.org

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Nishan de Mel: Economics, Corruption & Structural Transformation 19:47

1y ago19:47

19:47

This week on 20 Minute Takes, we hear from economist Nishan de Mel. In front of a live audience, Nishan talks about how he and his organization Verité Research attempted to tackle corruption in governance in Sri Lanka, as well as what it means to participate in inherently unjust structures with an eye toward truth and transformation. Rick Barry, ex…

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392 Dann Spader (4 Chair Discipling) 44:42

1y ago44:42

44:42

In this episode, Dann Spader (author of 4 Chair Discipling) shares valuable insights about Jesus' method of making disciples and how every follower of Jesus can be a multiplier.

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Ruth Padilla DeBorst & Revisiting Transformation 18:56

1y ago18:56

18:56

Welcome to Season 6! In this episode, Nikki talks with Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst of the International Fellowship for Mission as Transformation (INFEMIT). They discuss how a global, interdenominational, and intergenerational community like INFEMIT is helping Christians all over the world think about how the church is showing up in their own contexts,…

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391 Milton & Anita Miller (The Hill Hope Center) 38:48

1y ago38:48

38:48

In this episode Milton and Anita Miller share some of their defining moments in life, and about our shared vision to serve the Uhrichsville and Dennison communities. If you want to donate to The Hill Hope Center Uhrichville, visit allaboutgrace.org.

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390 Griffin Long (Sacred Ground) 36:32

1y ago36:32

36:32

In this episode, Griffin Long, Co-Founder and Director of Scared Ground shares about his journey and calling to serve individuals with disabilities and their families.

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389 Grieving Well 21:56

1y ago21:56

21:56

In this epidsode we will learn how God enlarges our souls through loss and helps us grieve well when we experience the dark night of the soul. Adapted from Pete Scazzero's book, Emotionallly Healthy Spirituality.

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388 Asleep in Church 29:18

1y ago29:18

29:18

In this episode, we will discover some signs that people are falling alseep or drifting spiritually, and how to stay awake in 4 particular areas: spiritually, relationally, morally, and attitudinually.

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387 Who Are You 31:55

1y ago31:55

31:55

In this episode, we will discover why many people are living defeated lives and how to live a victorious life from Acts 19.

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386 Singing in the Slammer 32:52

1y ago32:52

32:52

In this episode we discover WHAT TO DO WHEN LIFE GETS SIDEWAYS from Acts 16:25-40.

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385 Robbie & Karen Keim. 47:18

1y ago47:18

47:18

In this episode, Robbie & Karen Keim share insights about their kingdom values and life experiences as business owners.

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384 It is Finished. 25:15

1+ y ago25:15

25:15

In this episode, we will seek to understand the final words of Jesus' on the cross and the life changing implications of it.

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Ruth Padilla DeBorst & Stories from Living in Intentional Community 18:00

1+ y ago18:00

18:00

Join us in this episode as we talk to Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst about intentional community and ecological justice & how it's lived out at Casa Adobe in Costa Rica. Dr. DeBorst is a professor of World Christianity at Western Theological Seminary, part of the networking team for INFEMIT (a gospel-centered fellowship of mission theologian-practitioner…

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383 Doctrinal Clarity. 33:50

1+ y ago33:50

33:50

In this episode, we will discover a major dispute that happened in the church at Antioch, and how they resolved it to preserve the veracity of the gospel.

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Adam Taylor & A Hope for Christian Faith and Politics 24:19

1+ y ago24:19

24:19

Join us in this episode as we talk to Reverend Adam Taylor about the role churches can have in this divided society and examples of how faith can intersect with public policy. Reverend Adam Taylor is the President of Sojourners, an ecumenical Christian organization that works to advance justice and peace, and the author of "A More Perfect Union: A …

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382 Transformational Encounter. 23:34

1+ y ago23:34

23:34

In this episode we will discover how God will let your circumstances bring you to a place of full surrender so he can redirect your life toward something greater.

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Eboo Patel & Christian Faith in the Public Square 22:08

1+ y ago22:08

22:08

Join us in this episode as we talk to Eboo Patel about what a pluralistic nation needs from Christians. Eboo Patel is the Founder and President of Interfaith America, the leading interfaith organization in the United States. Under his leadership, Interfaith America has worked with governments, universities, private companies, and civic organization…

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