Note: this interview was recorded August 6, while Jenny was evacuated from her home because of the Spokane Complex Fire.

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Jenny Wash.

Dan and Linda Jarms share how their faith, backgrounds, and marriage have shaped a life of intentional hospitality, from welcoming strangers and missionaries to cultivating unity in a growing church. They explore the biblical foundations of hospitality: God’s welcome of us in Christ, the role of elders, and the difference between entertaining and true Christ-centered care, while offering practical ideas for practicing hospitality in busy seasons and small spaces. Linda also shares her go-to low-stress pesto pasta recipe as an example of simplifying meals to better focus on people.

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Pam Gilchrist.

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Josh Gilchrist Jr.

In this episode, Ben and Sarah Green, busy parents of five, share how their family makes hospitality a consistent priority through intentional planning, simple meals, and a whiteboard list of people they want to get together with. They discuss the ways they seek to pass this important value on to their kids. Having joined Faith Bible Church about a year ago they also reflect on how hospitality has helped them build community here. Check out Sarah's cheeseburger soup recipe!

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Chris Kopp.

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Charlie Kopp.

On our Someone You Should Know podcast, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Brad Demmert.

Plus, in this episode, meet your new host, Caleb Effinger.

Jennifer Brandt interviews missionaries Natalie Widman and Lois Belch about the transformative power of Christian hospitality, sharing insights from decades of cross-cultural ministry in Tenerife, Spain and Venezuela. Discover cultural differences in welcoming others, practical tips for inclusive fellowship, and the role of food, faith, and discipleship in building authentic community.

Sam and Erika Haney share about their hospitality and service at Faith Bible Church. They discuss how family and church members have influenced their hospitality and how they adapt their hospitality to different groups, such as youth ministry groups and families. Sam and Erika both desire to continue growing in sacrificial love and practicality in their hospitality. They also talk about the bake-off award winning "The Cookie", for which you can find the recipe here.

In our Someone You Should Know series, we interview Faith members to help us get to know them, see how God is working in their lives, and make new connections within our community. In this episode we get to know Connie Morgan.