Podcast Episode 101: Interview with Pastor John Strader

Release Date: January 7, 2025

Welcome to Episode 101 of The Conversation with Pastor Sincere! In this milestone episode, I’m honored to host Pastor John Strader for an insightful and timely discussion titled: "Ideologies, Religions, and the Fundamentals of Christian Faith: What Do We Believe?"

Together, we’ll explore the critical topic of Christian Nationalism and how it intersects with faith, culture, and ideology. What does it mean to stay grounded in the fundamentals of Christian faith while navigating the cultural and political challenges of today? This conversation promises to challenge your thinking and inspire you to reflect deeply on your beliefs.

Meet Pastor John Strader

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Pastor John Strader has a powerful story of faith and service. After giving his life to Christ at a young age, John followed a unique path that began in culinary arts, working as a chef for seven years before answering God’s call to ministry.

John pursued seminary training at Heritage Baptist Institute and later earned his degree in missions from Missionary Baptist Seminary in Little Rock. His ministry experience spans from serving as a youth pastor at Creekmont Baptist Church to spending five transformative years as a missionary in East Kenya, where he and his wife planted churches along the coast.

Now serving as the Senior Pastor at Horizon, John’s mission is to help people grow spiritually and live authentically in their faith. Married to Amber since 2011, they are proud parents of three children and are deeply committed to God’s work locally and globally.

Join me as we explore the complexities of faith, culture, and ideology in Episode 101. Whether you’re new to the conversation or have been following the podcast for a while, this episode will provide thoughtful insights and biblical clarity on navigating faith in today’s world.

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