Gather
Claim This Podcastby Josh Smothers
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Gather</b> is the podcast of <b>Wilmington First Church</b>, hosted by <b>Josh Smothers</b>. Each episode is a space to slow down, lean in, and explore what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life.</p><p>Through thoughtful teaching and honest conversation, <i>Gather</i> covers everything related to the church and Christianity—faith, Scripture, discipleship, worship, leadership, culture, and what it looks like to live out the gospel in our homes, workplaces, and community.</p><p>Whether you’re part of Wilmington First or simply curious about faith, this podcast exists to help you grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and stay connected to what God is doing in and through the local church.</p><p>New episodes drop regularly. Come gather with us.</p>
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Publishing Since
1/2/2026
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Recent Episodes
February 28, 2026
Interview with Pastor Paul Evans
<p>The conversation delves into Pastor Paul's call to ministry and his journey of cultural adaptation as he transitioned from England to the United States. It explores the formative experiences that shaped his early years in ministry and the challenges he faced in adapting to a new cultural context. The conversation covers the smooth pastoral transition, passing over leadership, healthy pastoral transition, reevaluating success in ministry, endurance and longevity in ministry, and excitement for the School of Ministry. Key takeaways include the importance of a smooth pastoral transition and the need to balance metrics and discipleship in ministry.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Call to ministry</li><li>Cultural adaptation Smooth pastoral transition</li><li>Balancing metrics and discipleship</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Call to Ministry and Cultural Adaptation</li><li>01:08:03 Excitement for School of Ministry</li></ul>
February 21, 2026
Interview with Pastor Jonathan Altman
<p>The conversation covers Pastor Jonathan's current roles, personal backstory, reading interests, sense of God's calling, early ministry experiences, lessons from mentors, faithful leadership, shepherding people vs. leading systems, importance of the local church, current hopes and concerns for the church, staying rooted in Pentecostal Holiness doctrines, and words of encouragement for pastors and leaders. The chapters provide a comprehensive exploration of these themes, offering valuable insights and perspectives on pastoral leadership and ministry.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Life of service</li><li>Faithful leadership</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Words of Encouragement for Pastors and Leaders</li></ul>
February 14, 2026
Episode Seven: Spiritual Formation Over Spiritual Performance
<p>The episode explores the difference between spiritual formation and spiritual performance, emphasizing the need to shift from performance-based faith to formation-based faith. It delves into the impact of performance-based faith on individuals and the unintentional rewards it receives within the church. The conversation highlights the biblical vision of transformation, the practices that shape the soul over time, and the role of grace in spiritual growth.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Shift from performance-based faith to formation-based faith</li><li>God cares more about who you're becoming than how you're perceived</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Grace as the Engine of Spiritual Growth</li></ul>
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- What is Gather?
<p><b>Gather</b> is the podcast of <b>Wilmington First Church</b>, hosted by <b>Josh Smothers</b>. Each episode is a space to slow down, lean in, and explore what it means to follow Jesus in everyday life.</p><p>Through thoughtful teaching and honest conversation, <i>Gather</i> covers everything related to the church and Christianity—faith, Scripture, discipleship, worship, leadership, culture, and what it looks like to live out the gospel in our homes, workplaces, and community.</p><p>Whether you’re part of Wilmington First or simply curious about faith, this podcast exists to help you grow deeper in your relationship with Jesus and stay connected to what God is doing in and through the local church.</p><p>New episodes drop regularly. Come gather with us.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Information about guest appearances is not available.
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