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Latest Episodes

Rejoicing in What God Has Done (w/ the STS Leadership Team)
June 30, 2023

In this final episode of season 4 the STS Leadership Team sits down together to reflect on all God has done over the past year. We pray this discussion brings glory to the one for whom and by whom we do all things. For more information on Small Town Sum

Theological Vision Roundtable #2 - Church Planting in Small Places (w/ David Pinckney, Joel Sedam & Paul Gordon)
June 19, 2023

This episode of the STS Podcast is the second in a series of roundtable discussions on cultivating a theological vision for contextualized ministry in small places. In this episode, Ben sits down with David Pinckney, Joel Sedam & Paul Gordon to talk a

(Article) Unique Discipleship Opportunities in Small Places by Ben Ruhl
June 05, 2023

This episode is a recording of Ben Ruhl's STS article "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unique Discipleship Opportunities in Small Places.⁠" We pray this article from the archives is a blessing and an encouragement to you. You can find more STS Articles at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https:

Singing in Small Places (A Breakout Session w/ Joel Sedam)
May 31, 2023

In this episode, we share the audio from a breakout session at STS Rhode Island. Singing is a gift God gives to weak Christians. Hearing the voices of our brothers and sisters helps us know we're not alone. It also shifts our gaze to the beauty of our

(Article) What a Famous Poet Can Teach Rural Pastors by Stephen Witmer
May 22, 2023

This episode is a recording of Stephen Witmer's STS article "⁠⁠⁠⁠What a Famous Poet Can Teach Rural Pastors⁠.⁠" This article originally appeared at The Gospel Coalition on August 19th 2019. We pray this article from the archives is a blessin

Speaking the Truth in Love about Gender and Sexuality in Small Places (w/ Travis Rymer)
May 15, 2023

In this episode, Ben sits down with Travis Rymer to talk about what it looks like for Christ's people to actively speak truth to issues of gender and sexuality in a loving way. We're confident that Travis' conviction and compassion will be an

(Article) ⁠⁠⁠⁠6 Things to Teach Your People About Suffering⁠ by Micah Lang
May 09, 2023

This episode is a recording of Micah Lang's STS article "⁠6 Things to Teach Your People About Suffering⁠." We pray this article from the archives is a blessing and an encouragement to you. You can find more STS Articles at ⁠⁠https://www.smal

Finding Courage in Small Places (w/ Michael Badger & Josh Moore)
May 01, 2023

In this episode, Ben sits down with Michael Badger and Josh Moore to talk about what it looks like for Christ's people to actively pursue Biblical courage today. Michael and Josh are Small Town Summit partners in Vermont and will be leading a breakout

(Article) The Pastor as Public Theologian in Small Places by Ben Ruhl
April 24, 2023

This episode is a recording of Ben Ruhl's STS article "The Pastor as Public Theologian in Small Places." We pray this article from the archives is a blessing and an encouragement to you. You can find more STS Articles at ⁠https://www.smallto

A Praying Church in Small Places (w/ Jerry Scheumann)
April 17, 2023

In this episode, Ben sits down with Jerry Scheumann to talk about how he has sought to cultivate the priority of gathered prayer in his small-town church. Jerry is the pastor of Ludlow Baptist Church, in Ludlow, VT. For more information on Small Town S