<![CDATA[Voices of MCC]]> https://dropwave.io en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:32:38 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:32:38 +0000 https://assets-cdn2.dropwave.io/b38fe070-1d5a-430a-8f19-5c7c31c49d79/cover-art/tg6BbRa0ORMsMr2zl4AZcOOmkwRCXrWOTY1ufVJS.png https://dropwave.io <![CDATA[Voices of MCC]]> No intouch@themcc.org no <![CDATA[How to Find Yourself: Discipleship Season EH Class Profile]]> In this episode, Pastor Todd is joined by Pastor Jim Viens and Jared Shaw to discuss their Equipping Hour Class this Discipleship Season, as they consider Christian identity in the modern world.

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 No 1228 full <![CDATA[The Character of God in Isaiah: Discipleship Season EH Preview]]> In this episode, Pastor Todd is joined by Daniel Dickerson and Logan Britton to preview and discuss their Equipping Hour Class this Discipleship season on the Character of God in the Book of Isaiah.

]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 20:35:00 +0000 No 1370 full <![CDATA[The Word and MCC Women]]> Join Pastor Todd as he chats with Rachel Singleton and Savannah May about the 20205-2026 Ladies Bible Study and how Christian doctrine shapes Christian devotion for every stage of a woman's life.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:56:00 +0000 No 1638 full <![CDATA[Todd Chipman - Reflecting on 25 year of Ministry at MCC]]> Join Pastor Todd and Alexander Volkman as they reflect on Todd reaching 25 years serving as Pastor of The Master's Community Church.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:18:00 +0000 No 3106 full <![CDATA[Marriage and Local Church Fellowship at Every Stage of Life]]> Join Pastor Todd as he reflects with Jim & Diane Langdon (married 40 years) and Ethan & Bernaette Anderson (married 2 years) on how local church fellowship and Christian marriage are mutually beneficial.

]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:52:00 +0000 No 1334 full <![CDATA[Reflections on Life and Death]]> Pastor Todd is joined by the No Excuses Men's Fellowship to refelct on the passing of Dr. James Dobson, Dr. John MacArthur, Dr. Voddie Bauchum, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:14:00 +0000 No 1977 full <![CDATA[RefugeKC Opportunities]]> Join Pastor Todd and Carson Meyers of RefugeKC as they discuss local church partnerships and opportunities to engage in missions right here in KC. Refuge KC exists to glorify God by welcoming refugees into our community with gospel focused ministries of mercy. The ministry aims to connect local churches with New American neighbors, providing opportunities for friendship, service, and discipleship. If you’d like to learn more, sign up for the RKC newsletter, or get involved in serving, check out the links below:
]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:18:00 +0000 No 951 full <![CDATA[No Excuses Men's Fellowship]]> Pastor Todd and Alexander Volkman discuss ministry to men in the form of a bimonthly meeting at 5am.

]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 No 1039 full <![CDATA[Every Believer a Partner and the Fellowship of the Reformers]]> Join Logan Britton and Kent May as they join Pastor Todd to preview their Equipping Hour for Fellowship Season. You'll learn about the Reformation, the individuals the Lord brought around Luther, Calvin, and Knox, as well as survey their relationships with each other.

]]> Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:58:00 +0000 No 1633 full <![CDATA[Mission's Conference 2024 Panel]]> Join Pastor Todd as he interviews three of our missions partners and their families (Luke and Sarah Samoff, Todd and Dezi Scacewater, and Todd and Pamela Price), discussing spiritual life and practices while seeking to remain faithful to God in foreign contexts.

]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:42:00 +0000 No 1777 full <![CDATA[God's Goodness in Difficulty]]> Join Pastor Todd as he visits with Aiden Trimble upon the one-year anniversary of Aiden's seizure. Warning: this podcast contains serious encouragement.

]]> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 22:19:00 +0000 No 1565 full <![CDATA[Laying the Groundwork for Sovereign Joy Baptist Church]]> Join Pastor Todd as he interviews Jason DeRouchie and Charles Ackman, elders of Sovereign Joy Baptist Church of Liberty, MO.

]]> Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:27:00 +0000 No 1632 full <![CDATA[Ordination and Ministry Reflections with MCC Alumnus Alan McElroy]]> Join Pastor Todd and Alan as they visit about Alan's ordination at White Cliffe Church in Ketchikan and the lessons he has learned in the early years of local church ministry.

]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:15:00 +0000 No 1240 full <![CDATA[Refugees and Local Church Ministry]]> Join Pastor Todd and Carson Meyers of RefugeKC and Central Baptist Church as they discuss how the Lord is bringing believing Afghan families to KC and the partnership for church planting among them.

]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:15:00 +0000 No 1612 full <![CDATA[Bible Translator Training in Brazil]]> Listen as Pastor Todd interviews Todd Scacewater of Dallas International University and his recent trip to Brazil. (This recording was initially done for MCC Equipping Hour on July 21, 2024.)

]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:00:00 +0000 No 1393 full <![CDATA[England and Oxford with Zach and Logan]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 22:27:00 +0000 No 2182 full <![CDATA[Summer Men's Bible Study]]> Pastor Todd and Pastor Jim talk about this summer's Men's Bible study.

]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000 No 1171 full <![CDATA[Voices of MCC Live: Southern Baptist Convention 2024]]> Todd and Julie Chipman, along with Chesed Chipman and Spencer VanSickle discuss the SBC at the convention.

]]> Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000 No 772 full <![CDATA[Mother's Day 2024]]> Todd has on three ladies from MCC, Kathy, Kim, and Kara to think about the role of motherhood in light of Mother's Day 2024

]]> Fri, 10 May 2024 03:14:00 +0000 No 1402 full <![CDATA[Project Patricia Live]]> Pastor Todd interviewing Glenda Wylie and Patricia Darko

]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:30:00 +0000 No 1503 full <![CDATA[Men's Fellowship]]> Join Pastor Todd Chipman as he discusses a new inititive for a Men's Fellowship every other Friday at 5am with Kaleb Sheffield and Alexander Volkman.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 01:00:00 +0000 No 2278 full <![CDATA[Voices of MCC LIVE – Praying the Word: Prayer Season Panel with Pastors Adam, Jared, and Todd]]> We press pause on our Sunday School classes for a panel with a few of our elders as we think about practical ways the Word should inform our prayers.

]]> Sun, 18 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 No 2479 full <![CDATA[Behind the Mic and the Lectern]]> Join Pastor Todd as he interviews Aiden Trimble and Isaiah Callerman about their summer experiences at The World Journalism Institute and Acton University.

]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 No 2495 full <![CDATA[Bible Translation and Biblical Backgrounds, a conversation with Dr. Todd Scacewater]]> Join the Todd’s as they discuss the way that seeing and experiencing Bible lands helps translate the Bible. Listen, too, for updates on the Scacewater family, tales from the Tel Aviv airport, and a solid prediction on when the Cowboys will win the Superbowl.

]]> Mon, 01 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000 No 1456 full <![CDATA[Seeking God and New Employment]]> Join Pastor Todd as he interviews J.C. Morrison and Pastor Jared Webb to discuss God’s providence in seasons of employment transition.

]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000 No 2320 full <![CDATA[Fastballs, Faith, and Family]]> Join Pastor Todd and Ryan Thompson to reflect on the Lord’s goodness in the MNU baseball team’s journey to the NAIA World Series.

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 No 1227 full <![CDATA[A Celebration 20 Years in the Making]]> Join Pastor Todd and Luke as they reflect on the dedication of the NT for the Tennger people of Central Java.

]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000 No 2189 full <![CDATA[With Liz Live From Malang]]> Join Pastor Todd and ‘Liz Viens as they chat about life for ‘Liz this last year and get MCC ready for her visit this summer. (NOTE: please make a plan to take ‘Liz for Mexican food in KC!)

]]> Sat, 28 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000 No 1307 full <![CDATA[God over All]]> Join Pastor Todd and Nate Clason as they chat about a Christian worldview and the current geopolitical situation in both Europe and Asia.

]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000 No 2335 full <![CDATA[Catching up with Kevin and Marie]]> Join Pastor Todd as he visits with the Dunford’s, MCC Alumni, on their work in West Bend, WI. Stay ’til the end as Kevin and Marie share wisdom on transitioning to a new ministry position.

]]> Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000 No 2329 full <![CDATA[Better Together – Catching up on MCC Ladies Ministries]]> Join Pastor Todd as he visits with Kara Volkman, Julia Anderson, and Julie Chipman to catch up on ladies’ Scripture memory and prayer ministries, and look ahead to the ladies’ conference.

]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2022 10:00:00 +0000 No 1221 full <![CDATA[Marriage, the Local Church, and Sonic Spills]]> Join Pastor Todd as he sits down with Ben and Emma Burris to reflect upon courtship and the first months of marriage.

]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 No 1278 full <![CDATA[Real Estate and Christmas Sweaters]]> Join Pastor Todd as he interviews Tasha Parker and Pastor Jim Viens about their work (and ministry) in real estate in the Kansas City metro.

]]> Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:00:00 +0000 No 1671 full <![CDATA[Bible Translation, Local Church Missions, and Christian Grieving]]> Join Pastor Todd as he visits with Todd L. Price, Ph.D., MCC partner serving with Pioneers in Bible translation for the Roma people of Eastern Europe. Don't miss the details of God's providence over Todd's recent trip to Croatia to distribute newly printed materials. Todd and Pam's fathers went to be with the Lord this year, and Todd shares about grieving and caring to the end.

]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2021 09:00:00 +0000 No 2054 full <![CDATA[The Value of the Vulnerable – Reflections on the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit]]> Join Pastor Todd as he interviews Julie Chipman, Stephanie Smith, and Julia Morrison regarding the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) Summit held in Cincinnati September 15-17. Listen to hear of how MCC can minister to families and vulnerable children in 2022.

]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 09:00:00 +0000 No 1887 full <![CDATA[Fifty Years of Fellowship – Reflections with Clarence and Joyce Jackson]]> Join Pastor Todd as he reflects with Clarence and Joyce on decades of fellowship at Berean Baptist Church and then MCC.

]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:00:00 +0000 No 1177 full <![CDATA[What is the Value of a Healthy Local Church?]]> Pastor Todd sits down with MCC Pastoral Interns D.J. Nuhn, Justin Ridgway, Josh Reeves, and J.C. Morrison as they reflect on their internship experiences at MCC and the value of a healthy local church for all seminary students.

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000 No 1264 full <![CDATA[Special Projects and Normal Providence]]> Join Pastor Todd as he sits down with Skye Singleton, Director of Campus Operations at MBTS, and Pastor Adam, newly hired MBTS Manager of Special Facility Projects, as they discuss God’s providence in Pastor Adam’s new role.

]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:00:00 +0000 No 1981 full <![CDATA[2021 SBFYC Youth Camp Highlights]]> Join Pastor Todd and Julie Chipman and D.J. Nuhn as they reflect on the SBFYC Youth Camp at Webster Conference Center June 21-25. 

]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000 No 1674 full <![CDATA[Reflections on Nashville]]> Join Pastor Todd, Kayla Axell, and Jonathan Vallandingham as they discuss their experiences at the SBC in Nashville June 9-16. Kayla attended as part of an MBTS evangelism class participating in Crossover and Jonathan and Todd served as messengers from MCC.

For info on the issues leading up to the gathering in Nashville, see https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/what-are-southern-baptists-really-fighting-about/

For an analysis of results, see https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/under-attack-from-fundamentalist?

 

]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000 No 1922 full <![CDATA[The Church Caring for Vulnerable Children]]> Pastor Todd visits with D.J. Nuhn and J.C. Morrison on the needs of kids in foster care or those that have been adopted. Catch up on D.J.'s former employment with the Missouri Baptist Children's Home and his new role with Lifeworks and J.C. and Julia's ministry as foster parents. Be sure to note ways that D.J. and J.C. identify as prayer needs.

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0000 No 1442 full <![CDATA[The MCC, SBC, and Alaska]]> Join Pastor Todd, Alan McElroy, MCC Alumnus and Pastor of White Cliff Church (SBC) Ketchikan, AK, and Randy Covington, Executive Director of the Alaska Baptist Resource Network as they discuss the SBC and church partnerships.

]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:55:00 +0000 No 1495 full <![CDATA[Partnership and Hospitality, Reflections with Luke and Sarah]]> Join Pastor Todd as he catches up with MCC friends Luke and Sarah. Learn how many people can ride on a motorcycle, the value of partnership, and the way that hospitality is expressed in foster care and adoption.

]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 23:53:00 +0000 No 1606 full <![CDATA[Graduate Reflections]]> **We were using different equipment this time around and had one microphone going in and out.** Show Notes: Following the Graduate recognition on Sunday, May 16, Leanna Axell, Chesed Chipman, Ellie Smith, Ethan Anderson, Sarah Chipman, and D.J. Nuhn gathered with Pastor Todd to reflect on the Lord’s goodness in the grind of academics.

]]> Sun, 16 May 2021 23:48:00 +0000 No 1651 full <![CDATA[Of Twins and Churches]]> Join Pastor Todd for a conversation with former MCC intern Travis Montgomery and his wife Lauren. The Montgomery’s share their story of how the Lord is expanding their family and strengthening the church plant they lead.

]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 23:46:00 +0000 No 2124 full <![CDATA[The Squishier the Better (Kevin and Marie Dunford on God's Leadership in Ministry)]]> Join Pastor Todd as he chats with Kevin & Marie regarding God's leadership back to Wisconsin. Kevin completed the Pastoral Internship at MCC in 2020.

]]> Sat, 01 May 2021 23:44:00 +0000 No 2109 full <![CDATA[Liz Viens in the Classroom with Students]]> This week, students returned to the classroom and 'Liz was able to greet them together for the first time. Listen as she shares of the Lord's faithfulness to her in the transition to her city, the beauty of her part of the world, and the connections she is making with other believers. Bonus: how many people can you fit on a motorcycle?

]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:41:00 +0000 No 1411 full <![CDATA[Catching up with David and Lauren Dickenson]]> David and Lauren were members of MCC in 2018-2019. David was called to be the Pastor of First Southern Baptist Church of Neodesha, Kansas two years ago. Listen as David and Lauren share about their transition to Neodesha and give advice on leading a church and staying focused on Christ as a family.

]]> Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:40:00 +0000 No 2127 full <![CDATA[Parenting Transitions with Jared & Maggie Shaw and Josh & Kristine Reeves]]> What is it like to become parents for the first time? To go from one child to having two young children? During a pandemic or when moving to a new city? Listen to Jared & Maggie Shaw and Josh & Kristine reflect on having children during the early months of 2021 and be encouraged at the Lord's providence of the local church. Bonus: advice to new parents!

]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 23:37:00 +0000 No 2293 full <![CDATA[What guides Worship at MCC?]]> Adam and Kaleb join Pastor Todd to talk worship. What is the role of instrumentation? What are Adam's and Kaleb's favorite songs to lead at MCC? When we gather each Sunday, how does worshipping God relate to the fellowship we enjoy with other believers. Listen in for answers to these questions and more.

]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 23:34:00 +0000 No 2413 full <![CDATA[MCC Alumni Update - Alan & Sarah McElroy in Ketchikan, AK]]> Alan & Sarah join Pastor Todd to reflect on the McElroy's first months of service at White Cliff Church (SBC) in the island community of Ketchikan, Alaska. Listen as Alan & Sarah share of the George Mueller like provision of various gifted leaders to help them at the church and as they reflect on family and church life during the pandemic. And what do the McElroy's miss about KC? You guessed  it.

]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:31:00 +0000 No 2100 full <![CDATA[The Local Church Support of Foster and Adoptive Parents]]> Jim & Diane Langdon and J.C. & Julia Morrison join Pastor Todd to discuss how the local church can help foster and adoptive parents. J.C. & Julia are currently fostering and the Langdon's have offered support to them and the Chipman's over the years. Listen for ideas of how God might use you to help parents taking in vulnerable kids, practicing pure religion (Jas 1:27).

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 00:28:00 +0000 No 2164 full <![CDATA[Catching up with Kelly & Andrea Huerter]]> Pastor Todd interviews form MCC members Kelly & Andrea to discuss God's leadership in their lives over the last few years. In February of 2020 the Lord began to redirect the Huerters from plans to teach in China to their current hopes of international adoption. Tune in to learn of how God leads His people as pilgrims of faith and trust.

]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:26:00 +0000 No 2089 full <![CDATA[Valentine's Day Marriage Reflections with Jim & Kim Viens and Austin & Renee Eiler]]> Jim & Kim and Austin & Renee join Pastor Todd to reflect on the Lord's goodness in their marriages. Jim & Kim have been married for 25 years and Austin & Renee just under two years. Both couples have rich wisdom to share!

]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:00:00 +0000 No 1897 full <![CDATA[The Master’s Christian Academy]]> In this episode of The Voices of MCC Podcast, Pastor Todd interviews Julie Chipman and Kristie Thompson, to discuss the ministry of The Master's Christian Academy (MCA). MCA is a homeschool coop of MCC and several local churches. Tune in to hear Julie and Kristie talk about the inner workings of MCA, the all-important PE classes that Kristie teaches, and their favorite Tuesday afternoon snack.

]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 No 1610 full <![CDATA[Teaching with Liz Viens]]> On this episode Pastor Todd speaks with ‘Liz Viens, one of our partners around the world. ‘Liz was a member of MCC and now teaches at an international school. Listen as ‘Liz shares about her transition her classroom and a coffee shop right next-door!

]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 No 1312 full <![CDATA[Christian Coaching]]> On this episode of the Voices of MCC Podcast, Pastor Todd interviews Ryan Thompson and Philip Parker. Ryan is the head baseball coach at Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas and Philip is the head basketball coach at Spurgeon College in Kansas City, Missouri. Philip and Ryan reflect on how the Lord directed them to pursue careers in coaching and how they fight to maintain their identity in Christ and not the win/loss column.

]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 10:00:00 +0000 No 1559 full <![CDATA[Ladies’ Prayer and Scripture Memory Ministries]]> In this episode of The Voices of MCC Podcast, Pastor Todd Chipman interviews Kara Volkman and Julia Anderson to discuss their leadership in ladies’ Scripture memory and prayer ministries.

 

The Master's Community Church

]]> Tue, 05 Jan 2021 23:48:00 +0000 No 1425 full <![CDATA[Elders’ Reflections on 2020]]> In our inaugural episode, Pastor Todd sat down with Pastor Adam and Pastor Alan to discuss the year 2020 and reflect on all of the events of the past year.

 

The Master's Community Church

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