Best Purdom Podcasts (2026)

Bill Bolthouse: More Than Vegetables Bill Bolthouse’s story began in the rich black soil of Grant, Michigan, where long rows of onions shaped both his childhood and his character. Working alongside his family on their muck farm, Bill learned early what honest labor demanded — often on his knees, pulling weeds under the summer sun. Each season, his …

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Vision Sunday | Ephesians 4:11-12 | John Joseph 49:10

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S13:E27 | Paul "Hembo" Hembekides: A Journey to ESPN 31:57

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From Walks to Wisdom: Hembo’s Journey From Cedarville to ESPN In the world of sports, stats tell stories — and for Paul “Hembo” Hembekides, they’ve written a full chapter of his life. Hembo graduated from Cedarville University in 2012 after four seasons of college baseball, where he started 170 games and set the program’s all-time record with 128 w…

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Christmas Eve Service | The Church at Station Hill 53:42

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S13:E26 | Dr. Trent Rogers: Bench Press and Biblical Truth 40:41

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Bench Press and Biblical Truth: The Strength of Dr. Trent Rogers Dr. Trent Rogers doesn’t fit the stereotype of a Bible professor and college dean. Sure, he’s got the credentials — a doctorate in New Testament, years of pastoral experience, and a deep love for Scripture. But he also once bench-pressed 670 pounds, setting a world record. That same d…

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The Exiled King | Matthew 2:13-22 | Taylor Johnson 39:37

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By Brentwood Baptist Church

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Wisemen Visit the King | Matthew 2:1-12 | John Joseph 45:00

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S13:E25 | Hayden Lee: A Game Plan for Sports Health 32:40

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A Game Plan for Sports Health Sports have always played an important role in Hayden Lee’s life. Now a Doctor of Pharmacy/MBA student at Cedarville University, Hayden’s journey from high school athlete to aspiring sports pharmacist shows how passion and purpose can collide in powerful ways. Growing up, Hayden was all in — on the field, in the weight…

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S13:E24 | Jeff Gilbert: Press Box Perspectives 37:32

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Press Box Perspectives: Jeff Gilbert Sports are Jeff Gilbert’s passion. What started as a hobby of cutting out sports stories from newspapers and magazines and crafting his own narrative for each story has blossomed into a thrilling career as the beat reporter for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team and assistant professor of journalism at Cedarv…

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A King Sent To Rescue Us | Matthew 1:18-25 | John Joseph 44:31

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S13:E23 | Greg and Erica Smith: Hope in Hard Places 43:27

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Hope in Hard Places: Greg and Erica Smith Erica Smith woke up in a hospital bed, confused and restrained, believing she’d been abandoned and tortured. She had just survived a weeklong medically induced coma caused by a sudden, life-threatening allergic reaction — one that nearly stole her life. At the same time, her mother was dying of cancer. And …

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A Promised King | Matthew 1:1-17 | John Joseph 40:19

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By Brentwood Baptist Church

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Go! Kingdom Now: Jesus Invites | Matthew 22:1-14 | John Joseph 39:27

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S13:E22 | Coach Rob Jones: Leading Cedarville Hoops 39:28

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Coach Rob Jones: Leading Cedarville Hoops With Purpose and Passion Basketball season is back in full swing at Cedarville, and the Yellow Jackets are charging into year two under Head Coach Rob Jones. With a season of experience already under his belt, Coach Jones is building more than just a competitive team — he's shaping a culture rooted in faith…

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S13:E21 | Aaron Welty: The Heroics of Weakness 40:01

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Aaron Welty: The Heroics of Weakness Aaron Welty grew up with his eyes on the stars — not just the ones overhead, but the ones in stories. Galaxies far, far away, rings of power, and caped crusaders filled his imagination. But while most kids left those adventures behind when the movie ended, Aaron carried them with him. For him, those tales weren’…

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Missional Living: Relentless Pursuit | Matthew 18:10-14 | Taylor Johnson 45:29

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By Brentwood Baptist Church

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Missional Living: Pointing to Jesus | Matthew 14:13-21 | John Joseph 43:08

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S13:E20 | Georgia Purdom: AiG Creation Scientist 32:05

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From a Curious Teen to a Confident Voice in Creation Science Born a Buckeye near Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Georgia Purdom grew up in public school where she got a solid education — but something was missing. The classroom instruction didn’t point to the Bible, and the lessons never once started with Scripture. Even as a teenager, Georgia knew she wanted …

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S13:E19 | Lauryn Leslie: Beyond the Stars With NASA 28:29

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Beyond the Stars: Lauryn Leslie’s Journey From Cedarville to NASA For Lauryn Leslie, the stars were never just distant lights in the sky — they were a destination. As a child, she’d look up and wonder what it might be like to explore the universe God had spoken into being. Today, that childhood dream is blazing into reality. A 2024 Cedarville Unive…

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Missional Living : Seeking the Lost | Matthew 9:19-26 | John Joseph 44:03

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By Brentwood Baptist Church

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s13:e18 | Dr. Pete Savard: Providing Clean and Living Water 37:22

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Saying Yes to Water and the Gospel: Dr. Pete Savard’s Journey Dr. Pete Savard, a 1990 graduate of Cedarville University, never imagined his life would be defined by clean water and the Gospel. A nurse educator and medical innovator, Pete once designed mobile hospitals for the U.S. government. But when that chapter closed, God began to stir somethin…

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Kingdom Living: Living in Response to the Gospel | Matthew 7:13-14 | John Joseph 47:02

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s13:e17 | Ellie Wyse: A Journey of Hope and Healing 26:13

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From Tragedy to Triumph: Ellie Wyse’s Journey of Hope and Healing When Ellie Wyse arrived at Cedarville University as a freshman, she carried more than just the typical college nerves. She brought with her the deep wounds of trauma — wounds inflicted on May 7, 2019, when her high school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, was attacked by an active shoote…

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Kingdom Living: Serving Christ Wholeheartedly | Matthew 6:19-34 | John Joseph 45:58

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S13:E16 | The Unseen Sibling: Rebecca Robinson’s Journey 36:04

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The Unseen Sibling: Rebecca Robinson’s Journey Through Love, Loss, and Hope Rebecca Robinson grew up in a home marked by both deep love and quiet sacrifice. Her older sister, Kara, was born with severe Cerebral Palsy. From the beginning, Kara required round-the-clock care, medical equipment, and endless patience — needs her parents met with unwaver…

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Kingdom Living: Grace & Obedience | Matthew 5:17-20 | Luke Roman 37:26

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S13:E15 | Sean Kisch: A Hollywood Calling 33:26

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S13:E14 | Little Leaders: Brad Silvius 33:28

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Little Leaders: Big Faith From a Small-Town Dreamer Brad Silvius, a 1992 graduate of Cedarville University, was shaped by a foundation of faith built in the Village of Cedarville — a faith that continues to guide his life and ministry today. That deep-rooted love for Jesus has laid the groundwork for Little Leaders — a vibrant multimedia platform t…

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Immediate Obedience | Matthew 4:18-22 | John Joseph 37:00

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S13:E13 | A Life Scripted in Cursive and Grace: Catie Holt 25:37

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A Life Scripted in Cursive and Grace Catie Holt’s story reads like a favorite chapter book — warm, engaging, and full of purpose. A 2006 Cedarville University alumna, Catie’s years on campus gave her more than a degree; they gave her a biblical lens with which to view the world. That foundation became her anchor as she traveled across continents, t…

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Lessons from the Wilderness | Matthew 4:1-11 | John Joseph 42:36

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S13:E12 | Religious Liberty Hits Home: Randall Wenger 37:28

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Religious Liberty Hits Home: Randall Wenger Religious liberty isn’t just a topic for scholars or lawyers — it’s something that touches everyday life. It matters when a business owner faces pressure to go against their faith. It matters when a worker is told they have to choose between their job and their religious convictions. And that’s exactly wh…

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Making Way For The King | Matthew 3:13-17 | John Joseph 38:17

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S13:E11 | Training With Purpose: Kyler Conn 36:34

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Walking by Faith, Training With Purpose From Cedarville to the Indianapolis Colts and now the University of Kansas Jayhawks, Kyler Conn’s journey is one stitched together by purpose, perseverance, and a deep-rooted faith. A recent graduate of Cedarville University’s rigorous BA in sports medicine and Master of Athletic Training five-year program, K…

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Vision Sunday | Philippians 1:3-11 | Jay Strother, John Joseph 49:16

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S13:E10 | Trusting God Through Tragedy: Melissa Harris 38:31

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Trusting God Through Tragedy: Melissa Harris As a Cedarville University graduate in athletic training, Melissa Harris '02 believed she had a clear calling — serve student-athletes and be a light for Christ through her profession. But God had an unexpected direction in mind, calling her instead into recreation ministry — a shift she hadn’t planned b…

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Called to Respond | Mark 4:3-9 | John Joseph 39:05

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S13:E09 | Rooted in Truth: Dr. Jon Wood and Dr. Trent Rogers 35:09

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Rooted in Truth: A Story of Two Shepherds and Their Book It wasn’t over coffee or during a conference that the idea for Rooted in Truth was born — it grew slowly, quietly, over years of shared ministry. Drs. Jon Wood and Trent Rogers have been walking alongside college students for a long time, answering the same honest, heartfelt questions about f…

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Called to Bow | Revelation 7:9-10 | John Joseph 42:33

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S13:E08 | Side By Side: Ari and Julie Tompkins 32:27

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Side by Side: Ari and Julie Tompkins There’s something special about the bond between twins — but Ari and Julie Tompkins take it to a whole new level. This week, the small-town sisters from Mogadore, Ohio, began their 1000 Days™ at Cedarville University, walking into college hand-in-hand — just like they’ve done with most things in life. Faith-fill…

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Called to Go | Romans 10:14-17 | John Joseph 39:21

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S13:E07 | Shaping Christ-Centered Leaders: Jon Greenwood 38:04

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Shaping Christ-Centered Leaders After nearly four decades in banking — culminating in a role leading over 7,000 employees across 1,000 Huntington Bank branches—Jon Greenwood knows a thing or two about leadership. He didn’t just climb the corporate ladder; he built the culture beneath it, rooted in trust, consistency, and hard work. A self-proclaime…

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S13:E06 | Fighting Infectious Diseases: Dr. Rachel Burgoon 27:59

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Fighting Infectious Diseases: Rachel Burgoon Rachel Burgoon didn’t just choose pharmacy — she chose a mission. As an infectious disease pharmacist, her work is ministry through medicine. Every treatment she recommends is driven by a deep desire to serve others and honor Christ. Her journey began in Maryland but found clarity and calling at Cedarvil…

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Called to Salvation | Romans 1:16-17 | John Joseph 37:07

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S13:E05 | Rocket Science and Redemption: Dr. Joe Miller 35:45

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Rocket Science and Redemption: Dr. Joe Miller In a quiet town just outside Dayton, Ohio — where the history of aviation runs deep — Dr. Joe Miller’s journey took flight with a love for airplanes and a desire to serve God. As a high school student, deeply moved by the courage of missionary aviators and the powerful message of Elisabeth Elliot’s Thro…

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The Church Grows Stronger | Acts 18:18-23 | John Joseph 36:39

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Our mission is to engage the whole person with the whole gospel of Jesus Christ anywhere, anytime, with anybody. To give to the ministry at The Church at Station Hill, click here: https://www.stationhillchurch.com/stewardship/. STAY CONNECTED Website: https://www.stationhillchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stationhillchurch Instagram: …

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S13:E04 | A Life of Yes: Dr. Craig and Carolyn Williford 36:26

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A Life of Yes: Dr. Craig and Carolyn Williford Dr. Craig and Carolyn Williford, Cedarville University’s 2025 Alumni of the Year, have walked a beautiful path of ministry — one paved with prayer, servant leadership, and steadfast faith. Their journey began in the 1970s at Cedarville, where their deep love for Christ and hearts to serve took root and…

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The Church Calls for Baptism | Acts 10:44-48 | John Joseph 37:08

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Our mission is to engage the whole person with the whole gospel of Jesus Christ anywhere, anytime, with anybody. To give to the ministry at The Church at Station Hill, click here: https://www.stationhillchurch.com/stewardship/. STAY CONNECTED Website: https://www.stationhillchurch.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stationhillchurch Instagram: …

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S13:E03 | Spring Break in Maui: A Trip of Compassion and Calling 31:47

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Spring Break in Maui: A Trip of Compassion and Calling When wildfires swept through Lahaina, Maui, in 2023, they left more than ashes behind — they left a community in mourning. Homes were destroyed, lives were uprooted, and hope felt fragile. However, during a recent spring break, hope arrived in the form of a team of students and faculty from Ced…