The Come and See at Vanville Podcast

Send us a message. Join us for a special episode of Come and See at Vanville as we welcome Dr. Andrew Spencer, a longtime friend of Dan's! We discuss Andrew's life, his journey in ministry, and some thought-provoking topics, including spiritual discernment, sermon preparation, and the importance of studying and understanding God's Word. We also take a closer look at several passages of Scripture, including Ephesians 6:1–4, and discuss how biblical teachings apply to our everyday lives. It's a...

Send us a message. We continue our journey through the Gospel of Mark, focusing on some key moments in chapters 8–11. We discuss Jesus feeding another large crowd, this time in a predominantly Gentile region, and what makes this miracle significant. We also look at Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, the colt He rode, and the crowds laying down their cloaks and leafy branches as He passed. And somewhere along the way, we may have a little faux pas of our own! Don't worry, we eventually ...

Send us a message. Season 6, Episode 4: Traditional Foods Don’t let the title fool you—we’re not talking about Grandma’s secret recipes! In the second episode of our series on the Gospel of Mark, we take a look at traditions in the church. Some traditions can be good, meaningful, and biblically motivated. Others can become traditions simply for tradition’s sake—something Jesus addresses directly in Mark 7. We also continue our journey through Dan’s 16 Principles of Mark, along with the drawin...

Send us a message. Join Sean and Dan as we kick off a four-week series exploring the Gospel of Mark! We begin with some interesting background and unique characteristics of Mark’s account of Jesus’ life and ministry, including the fact that it contains no account of Jesus’ birth. Dan shares some fascinating drawings from a Bible study he developed during his first ministry position, and we discuss the meaning and significance behind each illustration as we begin our journey through Mark’s Gos...

Send us a message. The WOW of Worship In Episode 2, we welcome Macy Hutton back to the podcast, along with Gracie Cloud, as we open up a conversation about those powerful moments in worship when we can truly be touched by the Holy Spirit. Macy and Gracie share a special connection when they worship together, and sometimes that connection is visible in a very powerful way. In this episode, they talk about what they experience during those moments, how worship goes far beyond simply singing a s...