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The Fellowship Podcast is a series of encouraging conversations with pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders from around the world. Hosted by Randy Harp, each episode highlights real stories, practical insights, and personal experiences that strengthen relationships within the Baptist Bible Fellowship International and beyond. Whether you are serving in a local church, on the mission field, or simply passionate about advancing the Great Commission, you’ll find inspiration, connection, and practical encouragement here. Join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission — one conversation at a time. New episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month. 🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org
Episodes
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Guest: Blake Housley, Pastor of Journey Church (Nashville, TN)
Episode Description:
In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Blake Housley, senior pastor of Journey Church in Nashville, TN.
Blake shares about his plans to launch a new church in downtown Nashville, TN. He gives examples of how his years in youth ministry helped prepare him for this new chapter.
Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will encourage you that God can and will use anyone.
🔗 Connect with Journey Church: journeychurchnashville.com
🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org
New episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month!
Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Guest: Bruce Garner, Pastor of Crosspoint Church (Huntington Beach, CA)
Episode Description:
In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Bruce Garner, senior pastor of Crosspoint Church in Huntington Beach, CA.
Bruce shares his experience growing up on the mission field in Mexico, his crazy story of meeting his wife, and pastoring in Southern California.
Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will encourage you that God can and will use anyone.
🔗 Connect with Crosspoint Church: crosspointhb.org
🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org
New episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month!
Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Guest: Joel Byers, Pastor of Central Baptist Church (Tyler, TX)
Episode Description:
In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Joel Byers, senior pastor of Central Baptist Church in Tyler, TX, and host pastor of the September 2025 BBFI National Meeting.
Joel shares his experience growing up in East Texas and now pastoring in the same area. He also shares insights into hosting a national Fellowship Meeting and previews the upcoming meeting.
Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will encourage you that God can and will use anyone.
🔗 Connect with Central Baptist Church: centraltyler.org
🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org
New episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month!
Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Thursday Jul 17, 2025
Guest: Dean Hughes, Pastor of Eastside Baptist Church (Topeka, KS) and BBFI Treasurer
Episode Description:
In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Dean Hughes, senior pastor of Eastside Baptist Church in Topeka, KS, and current treasurer of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International.
Dean reflects on his journey from worship ministry to his current role as senior pastor, highlighting how his background in biblical counseling has shaped his leadership. He also discusses his experience serving as the Kansas state representative for the Fellowship and the impact that season had on his ministry.
Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will encourage you that God can and will use anyone.
🔗 Connect with Eastside Baptist Church: esbcks.org
🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org
New episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month!
Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Thursday Jul 03, 2025
Guest: Bob Stephenson, Pastor of Graceway Baptist Church (Springfield, MO) and BBFI Secretary
Episode Description:
In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Bob Stephenson, senior pastor of Graceway Baptist Church in Springfield, MO, and current secretary of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International.
Bob shares about growing up in Michigan, long motorcycle rides, and his ministry at Graceway Baptist Church, including changing the name and relocating.
Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will encourage you that God can and will use anyone.
🔗 Connect with Graceway Baptist Church: gracewayonline.com
🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org
New episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month!
Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Guest: Phil Housley, Pastor of Park Crest Baptist Church (Springfield, MO) and BBFI Fourth Vice-President
Episode Description:
In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Phil Housley, senior pastor of Park Crest Baptist Church in Springfield, MO, and current fourth vice-president of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International.
Phil shares his personal story, growing up in St. Louis, MO, with a police officer dad, meeting his wife Stephanie, and multiple decades ministry at Park Crest Baptist Church in both a staff position and now as senior pastor.
Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will encourage you that God can and will use anyone.
🔗 Connect with Park Crest Baptist Church: parkcrestbaptist.org
🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org
New episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month!
Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Guest: Randy Abell, Pastor of Heartland Baptist Church (Ames, IA) and BBFI Third Vice-President
Episode Description:
In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Randy Abell, senior pastor of Heartland Baptist Church in Ames, IA, and current third vice-president of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International.
Randy shares his personal ministry journey, lessons learned through his time in the military and running a small business, as well as his local church leadership.
Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will encourage you that God can and will use anyone.
🔗 Connect with Heartland Baptist Church: heartlandbaptistames.com
🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org
New episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month!
Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
Guest: Kevin Carson, Pastor of Sonrise Baptist Church (Ozark, MO) and BBFI Second Vice-President
Episode Description:
In this episode of The Fellowship Podcast, host Randy Harp sits down with Kevin Carson, senior pastor of Sonrise Baptist Church in Ozark, MO, and current second vice-president of the Baptist Bible Fellowship International.
Whether you’re a pastor, missionary, ministry leader, or simply passionate about fulfilling the Great Commission, this conversation will inspire you to lead with faith, humility, and courage.
🔗 Connect with Sonrise Baptist Church: sonrisebaptist.com
🔗 Learn more about the BBFI at bbfi.org
New episodes are released on the first and third Thursday of each month!
Subscribe and join us as we connect leaders, share stories, and strengthen the mission together.