B the Church Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/b-the-church Episodic podcast discussing all things faith and Christianity related with an emphasis on being actively in ministry efforts to live out the purpose of the BODY of Christ (aka the Church) in tangible ways that point the communities around us back to God and Jesus. On this podcast you'll find a variety of special bonus programming with unique focuses, such as our workday morning devotional series, "...But God" and our lifestyle conversational series "Ark of Inclusion" or our series highlighting those who do well to live out their faith in "Latent Treasures". 2020-2024 B the Church Media 89389287-a24c-5037-862a-d1422dc1e63d yes Chad McBeam en Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:53:35 -0500 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:14:11 -0500 http://www.bthechurch.org https://img.transistor.fm/k9TWn9LgcEgTy22Iya-yCCGj3HaW82Jg6IBXn64bFI0/rs:fill:3000:3000:1/q:60/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIwOTIxLzE2Njg3/MDk5MzEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg B the Church http://www.bthechurch.org episodic Chad McBeam Episodic podcast discussing all things faith and Christianity related with an emphasis on being actively in ministry efforts to live out the purpose of the BODY of Christ (aka the Church) in tangible ways that point the communities around us back to God and Jesus. On this podcast you'll find a variety of special bonus programming with unique focuses, such as our workday morning devotional series, "...But God" and our lifestyle conversational series "Ark of Inclusion" or our series highlighting those who do well to live out their faith in "Latent Treasures". Episodic podcast discussing all things faith and Christianity related with an emphasis on being actively in ministry efforts to live out the purpose of the BODY of Christ (aka the Church) in tangible ways that point the communities around us back to God and Jesus. Faith, Evangelism, Christianity, Jesus, Ministry, Outreach, Chad McBeam chad@bthechurch.org No No BTC Presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guests Larry and Dianne Huffman - Part 1. He Bought You for a Price - Two Chaplains Share Their Journey 8 8 BTC Presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guests Larry and Dianne Huffman - Part 1. He Bought You for a Price - Two Chaplains Share Their Journey bonus a694e2a0-babe-4ef1-b3b0-2383f4f34444 https://share.transistor.fm/s/59c68b33 Our guests today are chaplains with their local county fire department. They have had that role for roughly 17 years now. Prior to that they were in leadership and ministry of their church for over 20 years.

One might think they have always had this great foundation of faith and theology which led them down this path but you’ll soon learn their experience was quite the opposite.

In case you were under the impression that we can script out our lives and plan all the plot twists ourselves, you might wanna stay tuned in!

Both Larry and Dianne’s lives are a triumphant example of how wonderful and powerful God’s love for each of us is. Both experienced significant trauma as children, both had exposure to quote unquote CHURCH as children, but the messages never connected. Both of them were about to switch cities with each other on the exact same day as one joined the Navy and the other was headed to University - but as God’s sovereignty would have it, the University plans changed, allowing the two of them to meet shortly after.

And while we’d love to say the rest is history after they met, their relationship was anything but smooth in the early years. 

This story has so many lessons of value, I have a feeling almost anyone who will ever hear this episode will learn from and relate to some aspect of their stories.

This show is special, not only in the ways it show’s God’s presence in our lives and how he cares for us, but also because Larry and Dianne are good friends of mine…in fact they are my uncle and aunt respectively and both have had a personal impact in my faith development as well as I enjoyed a few years in their youth ministry when I was a young lad.

]]> Our guests today are chaplains with their local county fire department. They have had that role for roughly 17 years now. Prior to that they were in leadership and ministry of their church for over 20 years.

One might think they have always had this great foundation of faith and theology which led them down this path but you’ll soon learn their experience was quite the opposite.

In case you were under the impression that we can script out our lives and plan all the plot twists ourselves, you might wanna stay tuned in!

Both Larry and Dianne’s lives are a triumphant example of how wonderful and powerful God’s love for each of us is. Both experienced significant trauma as children, both had exposure to quote unquote CHURCH as children, but the messages never connected. Both of them were about to switch cities with each other on the exact same day as one joined the Navy and the other was headed to University - but as God’s sovereignty would have it, the University plans changed, allowing the two of them to meet shortly after.

And while we’d love to say the rest is history after they met, their relationship was anything but smooth in the early years. 

This story has so many lessons of value, I have a feeling almost anyone who will ever hear this episode will learn from and relate to some aspect of their stories.

This show is special, not only in the ways it show’s God’s presence in our lives and how he cares for us, but also because Larry and Dianne are good friends of mine…in fact they are my uncle and aunt respectively and both have had a personal impact in my faith development as well as I enjoyed a few years in their youth ministry when I was a young lad.

]]> Tue, 08 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0600 Chad McBeam Chad McBeam 3338 In this Bonus episode of Latent Treasures we visit with two Fire Chaplains who have a unique and gritty life story that goes way back into their teens together. Both experienced tons of hardship and abuse and challenges as kids and yet God's hand in their lives - together - has painted this amazing story of love and healing and service! Enjoy the first of three episodes as we get to know their story. In this Bonus episode of Latent Treasures we visit with two Fire Chaplains who have a unique and gritty life story that goes way back into their teens together. Both experienced tons of hardship and abuse and challenges as kids and yet God's hand in their Faith, Evangelism, Christianity, Jesus, Ministry, Outreach, No Larry & Dianne Huffman Cheyenne Summers Chad McBeam BTC Presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guest Talitha Phillips - Part 2 7 7 BTC Presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guest Talitha Phillips - Part 2 bonus b39efdeb-fb90-45e6-8ea1-b4208a411a98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc7f8829 In this episode we continue our chat with Talitha Phillips, discussing her journey and the beautiful work that Claris Health is doing throughout Los Angeles.


She shares more than a few really important thoughts including ideas about perseverance, how she handles and gets through the difficult seasons - seasons that sometimes even make her contemplate retirement, ideas about the nature of hope and where its seeds are planted and tend to grow, thoughts about thankfulness, service and more.

]]> In this episode we continue our chat with Talitha Phillips, discussing her journey and the beautiful work that Claris Health is doing throughout Los Angeles.


She shares more than a few really important thoughts including ideas about perseverance, how she handles and gets through the difficult seasons - seasons that sometimes even make her contemplate retirement, ideas about the nature of hope and where its seeds are planted and tend to grow, thoughts about thankfulness, service and more.

]]> Tue, 02 Nov 2021 10:33:46 -0500 Chad McBeam Chad McBeam 2931 In this episode we continue our chat with Talitha Phillips, discussing her journey and the beautiful work that Claris Health is doing throughout Los Angeles. In this episode we continue our chat with Talitha Phillips, discussing her journey and the beautiful work that Claris Health is doing throughout Los Angeles. Faith, Evangelism, Christianity, Jesus, Ministry, Outreach, No Talitha Phillips Cheyenne Summers Chad McBeam BTC Presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guest Talitha Phillips - Part 1 6 6 BTC Presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guest Talitha Phillips - Part 1 bonus 84dc5fd0-1963-492f-83ed-7ee99dd0c48a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3de38ad6 Today’s guest is Talitha Phillips, CEO of Claris Health. The organization, as their name suggests, works to give their patients and clients CLARITY regarding critical health questions ranging from nutritional health to sexual health. Their holistic approach walks with their clients through their entire journey and is a major reason why they are seeing so much success with those they serve.

Talitha is known as the heartbeat of Claris Health and after 19 years of loyal leadership, it’s not hard to understand why. Despite many highs and lows, she’s lead the organization through massive growth and has vastly expanded its reach.

She studied Organizational Communication at Pepperdine University and didn’t expect to end up working with Claris Health. We think you’ll discover that the way her path unfolded is quite inspiring and encouraging. It’s a wonderful example of how God can use some of our darker or more challenging times in our lives to bless not only us but many more if we allow Him to use our scars for His purposes.

Claris Health can be found at:

11500 W Olympic Blvd #570, Los Angeles, CA 90064

3737 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, #205, Lynwood, CA 90262

Phone: 310.268.8111

Email: talitha@clarishealth.org

IG: @talithaj & @clarishealth 

clarishealth.org

]]> Today’s guest is Talitha Phillips, CEO of Claris Health. The organization, as their name suggests, works to give their patients and clients CLARITY regarding critical health questions ranging from nutritional health to sexual health. Their holistic approach walks with their clients through their entire journey and is a major reason why they are seeing so much success with those they serve.

Talitha is known as the heartbeat of Claris Health and after 19 years of loyal leadership, it’s not hard to understand why. Despite many highs and lows, she’s lead the organization through massive growth and has vastly expanded its reach.

She studied Organizational Communication at Pepperdine University and didn’t expect to end up working with Claris Health. We think you’ll discover that the way her path unfolded is quite inspiring and encouraging. It’s a wonderful example of how God can use some of our darker or more challenging times in our lives to bless not only us but many more if we allow Him to use our scars for His purposes.

Claris Health can be found at:

11500 W Olympic Blvd #570, Los Angeles, CA 90064

3737 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, #205, Lynwood, CA 90262

Phone: 310.268.8111

Email: talitha@clarishealth.org

IG: @talithaj & @clarishealth 

clarishealth.org

]]> Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:46:00 -0500 Chad McBeam Chad McBeam 2484 Today we shift gears and meet a woman who allowed God to convert a serious crisis experience into redemption, healing and blessing for not only herself but thousands of others! Meet Talitha Phillips, one of Los Angeles' true Latent Treasures. Today we shift gears and meet a woman who allowed God to convert a serious crisis experience into redemption, healing and blessing for not only herself but thousands of others! Meet Talitha Phillips, one of Los Angeles' true Latent Treasures. Faith, Evangelism, Christianity, Jesus, Ministry, Outreach, No Talitha Phillips Cheyenne Summers Chad McBeam Remembering the Old Days 5 5 Remembering the Old Days full e051adcf-0408-4702-9501-7ed03dbb7929 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9d22e4d Today we have a shorter show for you, but one with some fascinating insights and much to chew on, especially in relation to how easy it is for us to take this life for granted. While every generation has struggles, I often find myself in awe of how tough our ancestors were. How much grit they had, how resilient and loyal they were and how willing they were to fight for and work for what they believed in. To say it lightly, there was very little sidelines living back in the Old Days. Life was hard and it was all hands on deck every day of the year.


Welcome to episode 5 of the B the Church Podcast… Remembering Days of Old…


I often find myself wondering how much we really appreciate how blessed we are to live in  modern times. Obviously these days are not exactly super easy to manage with COVID lingering and political divisions being as gapingly wide as maybe ever in American history, but we still have it quite good!

I recently came across some information from the 1500’s on a friend’s social media page and was blown away by some of the realities of the time as well as how those realities influenced our language still to this day.  I have not fact checked each of these but I do know some of them are in fact true, and it seems reasonable to me that the rest are also true based on what I do know of this time in history.


So today is a little less biblical in theme (at least directly) but as we dive into this short list of how things used to be in the old days, I think we all have much to be thankful for and to celebrate. I have a couple of other thoughts as well, but I’ll save them for the end!

When you think you’re having a bad day, just reflect on how life could be very different if you were born in the OLD DAYS!

www.ROYALCFOServices.com

]]> Today we have a shorter show for you, but one with some fascinating insights and much to chew on, especially in relation to how easy it is for us to take this life for granted. While every generation has struggles, I often find myself in awe of how tough our ancestors were. How much grit they had, how resilient and loyal they were and how willing they were to fight for and work for what they believed in. To say it lightly, there was very little sidelines living back in the Old Days. Life was hard and it was all hands on deck every day of the year.


Welcome to episode 5 of the B the Church Podcast… Remembering Days of Old…


I often find myself wondering how much we really appreciate how blessed we are to live in  modern times. Obviously these days are not exactly super easy to manage with COVID lingering and political divisions being as gapingly wide as maybe ever in American history, but we still have it quite good!

I recently came across some information from the 1500’s on a friend’s social media page and was blown away by some of the realities of the time as well as how those realities influenced our language still to this day.  I have not fact checked each of these but I do know some of them are in fact true, and it seems reasonable to me that the rest are also true based on what I do know of this time in history.


So today is a little less biblical in theme (at least directly) but as we dive into this short list of how things used to be in the old days, I think we all have much to be thankful for and to celebrate. I have a couple of other thoughts as well, but I’ll save them for the end!

When you think you’re having a bad day, just reflect on how life could be very different if you were born in the OLD DAYS!

www.ROYALCFOServices.com

]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2021 16:46:45 -0500 Chad McBeam Chad McBeam 856 We truly live in blessed times. Not to ignore or make light of the tragedies around the world or those who still live in horrible conditions, but anyone with the ability to hear this show certainly has blessings unfathomable to so many of our ancestors. I challenge all of us to find ways to use these blessings and impact others. Let’s keep raising the bar of quality of life for everyone that we reach. I know COVID has been brutal and sadly a cause of death for too many, but if we’ve been given the gift of life, we can all find ways to share it with others struggling to hang onto it! We truly live in blessed times. Not to ignore or make light of the tragedies around the world or those who still live in horrible conditions, but anyone with the ability to hear this show certainly has blessings unfathomable to so many of our ancestors. Faith, Evangelism, Christianity, Jesus, Ministry, Outreach, No Chad McBeam BTC presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guest Kim Bigler - Part 3 4 4 BTC presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guest Kim Bigler - Part 3 bonus 0e676057-138e-47e7-ad31-d95820dbf987 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b2a92ce Today we wrap up our interview with Kim Bigler of James Samaritan. If you missed the first two parts of our conversation, please go back and check them out! She is such a force for good in the Foster Care world, you’ll be blessed to even simply hear her heart! She’s a perfect example of what this Latent Treasures Series is all about. If you haven’t needed them before, be sure you grab some tissue for this conclusion. You’re about to hear a story that includes an Emmy nomination because the work of the Father was so immensely profound. I know it’s hard to link that idea… how does a foster advocate end up being nominated for an Emmy… well you’ll soon find out!

WWW.JAMESSAMARITAN.ORG

FACEBOOK - JAMES SAMARITAN

WWW.JAMESANDARROW.COM

ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION

WWW.BIGLERWOODWORKS.COM

JAMES STOREHOUSE

1 N. MARIGOLD DRIVE
COVINGTON, LA 70433
(985) 888-6100

www.royalcfoservices.com

]]> Today we wrap up our interview with Kim Bigler of James Samaritan. If you missed the first two parts of our conversation, please go back and check them out! She is such a force for good in the Foster Care world, you’ll be blessed to even simply hear her heart! She’s a perfect example of what this Latent Treasures Series is all about. If you haven’t needed them before, be sure you grab some tissue for this conclusion. You’re about to hear a story that includes an Emmy nomination because the work of the Father was so immensely profound. I know it’s hard to link that idea… how does a foster advocate end up being nominated for an Emmy… well you’ll soon find out!

WWW.JAMESSAMARITAN.ORG

FACEBOOK - JAMES SAMARITAN

WWW.JAMESANDARROW.COM

ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION

WWW.BIGLERWOODWORKS.COM

JAMES STOREHOUSE

1 N. MARIGOLD DRIVE
COVINGTON, LA 70433
(985) 888-6100

www.royalcfoservices.com

]]> Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:53:57 -0500 Chad McBeam Chad McBeam 1824 Interview conclusion highlighting the power of being a servant to those in need. You will need tissues for this one! Interview conclusion highlighting the power of being a servant to those in need. You will need tissues for this one! Foster Care, Faith, Emmy, OWN, Community, Christianity No Kimberly Bigler Cheyenne Summers Chad McBeam BTC presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guest Kim Bigler - Part 2 3 3 BTC presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guest Kim Bigler - Part 2 bonus bf056652-3bb2-4482-bc01-a2e24bd64297 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c468886b WWW.JAMESSAMARITAN.ORG

FACEBOOK - JAMES SAMARITAN

WWW.JAMESANDARROW.COM

ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION

WWW.BIGLERWOODWORKS.COM

JAMES STOREHOUSE

1 N. MARIGOLD DRIVE
COVINGTON, LA 70433
(985) 888-6100

www.royalcfoservices.com

]]> WWW.JAMESSAMARITAN.ORG

FACEBOOK - JAMES SAMARITAN

WWW.JAMESANDARROW.COM

ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION

WWW.BIGLERWOODWORKS.COM

JAMES STOREHOUSE

1 N. MARIGOLD DRIVE
COVINGTON, LA 70433
(985) 888-6100

www.royalcfoservices.com

]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:02:00 -0500 Chad McBeam Chad McBeam 2001 In today’s episode of Latent Treasures, we dig into part 2 of our interview with Kim Winston Bigler. We left part 1 with Kim sharing that being faithful to God’s call had actually led her to become a foster parent and eventually an adoptive parent as well. This portion of our conversation will be just as interesting and heart-filled as the first, so settle in, relax and let’s listen in some more to the amazing stories of Kim and James Samaritan. In today’s episode of Latent Treasures, we dig into part 2 of our interview with Kim Winston Bigler. We left part 1 with Kim sharing that being faithful to God’s call had actually led her to become a foster parent and eventually an adoptive parent as wel Faith, Evangelism, Christianity, Jesus, Ministry, Outreach, No Kimberly Bigler Cheyenne Summers Chad McBeam BTC Presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guest Kim Bigler - Part 1 2 2 BTC Presents "Latent Treasures" w/ guest Kim Bigler - Part 1 bonus 492f78ad-fcbd-4828-967c-37ed52dd6d20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31dad02c WWW.JAMESSAMARITAN.ORG

FACEBOOK - JAMES SAMARITAN

WWW.JAMESANDARROW.COM

ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION

WWW.BIGLERWOODWORKS.COM

JAMES STOREHOUSE

1 N. MARIGOLD DRIVE

COVINGTON, LA 70433

(985) 888-6100

www.royalcfoservices.com

]]> WWW.JAMESSAMARITAN.ORG

FACEBOOK - JAMES SAMARITAN

WWW.JAMESANDARROW.COM

ANNIE E CASEY FOUNDATION

WWW.BIGLERWOODWORKS.COM

JAMES STOREHOUSE

1 N. MARIGOLD DRIVE

COVINGTON, LA 70433

(985) 888-6100

www.royalcfoservices.com

]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2021 06:01:00 -0500 Chad McBeam Chad McBeam 1990 In today’s episode of Latent Treasures, we open up part one of our interview with Kim Winston Bigler. She will get you very excited and pumped up as she shares her passion for foster children but will likely also get you reaching for a tissue now and then too. We at B the Church have had foster advocacy and support at the top of our priority list since day one and it’s the #1 need we are looking to address as we develop our ranch. When i met Kim long ago, she added fuel to my already blazing fire for these kids. I have no doubt most of you will feel the same way by the time you finish the interview we share with her. Kim had never intended to become a hero to the foster community - and probably still doesn’t think of herself in that light, but like so many of our guests, she’s let God lead her steps and we can’t wait to let you hear her amazing story. She founded James Storehouse about 8 years ago and has since let it evolve into James Samaritan, now located in Louisiana where she grew up. I adore this woman’s passion and I know you will too. She has a contagious spirit of hope and healing for this neglected community and we invite you to get to know her better now! In today’s episode of Latent Treasures, we open up part one of our interview with Kim Winston Bigler. She will get you very excited and pumped up as she shares her passion for foster children but will likely also get you reaching for a tissue now and then Faith, Evangelism, Christianity, Jesus, Ministry, Outreach, No Kimberly Bigler Cheyenne Summers Chad McBeam Get to Know "B the Church" 1 1 Get to Know "B the Church" full fb0ceb94-661c-46fe-b984-d45bc0b53236 https://share.transistor.fm/s/288e6e39 In this introductory episode of the podcast, you’ll find we plan to discuss all kinds of things relative to the active Christian walk, as we work and submit to become more like Jesus each day. We also discuss the Word, encourage everyone to understand its immeasurable value and urge each other to be in it daily knowing that even when the WORD is tough to digest, it will still be worth the effort. We’ll also be inviting many respected guests to join us as we tackle some of the tough questions and topics of daily life, whether more macro in scale or one seemingly more micro and personal.


Periodically, you’ll see that we have special episodes, like our LATENT TREASURES show. These shows will always be identified with the same episode title format, followed by the episode’s specific subtitle and will also have consistent episode level cover art. This way you’ll be able to identify each of those shows as specific to their continual theme.


Our hope is that this broadcast and all of our various shows will engage you, intrigue you, challenge you, grow you and allow you a chance to interact with us in your own journey of life in a way that may ultimately help draw you nearer to the God who created you. For we are confident both of you will experience deep joy and peace each time you encounter each other and grow closer together!

Links mentioned in the show:
www.bthechurch.org
www.https://www.facebook.com/bthechurch19
chad@bthechurch.org
www.royalres.net

]]> In this introductory episode of the podcast, you’ll find we plan to discuss all kinds of things relative to the active Christian walk, as we work and submit to become more like Jesus each day. We also discuss the Word, encourage everyone to understand its immeasurable value and urge each other to be in it daily knowing that even when the WORD is tough to digest, it will still be worth the effort. We’ll also be inviting many respected guests to join us as we tackle some of the tough questions and topics of daily life, whether more macro in scale or one seemingly more micro and personal.


Periodically, you’ll see that we have special episodes, like our LATENT TREASURES show. These shows will always be identified with the same episode title format, followed by the episode’s specific subtitle and will also have consistent episode level cover art. This way you’ll be able to identify each of those shows as specific to their continual theme.


Our hope is that this broadcast and all of our various shows will engage you, intrigue you, challenge you, grow you and allow you a chance to interact with us in your own journey of life in a way that may ultimately help draw you nearer to the God who created you. For we are confident both of you will experience deep joy and peace each time you encounter each other and grow closer together!

Links mentioned in the show:
www.bthechurch.org
www.https://www.facebook.com/bthechurch19
chad@bthechurch.org
www.royalres.net

]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:26:24 -0500 Chad McBeam Chad McBeam 1077 In this podcast we introduce how the show is an extension of our offline and online ministry of micro-church planting, activating the body of Christian believers into doers, caring for the orphaned and widowed, caring for the trafficked and neglected as well as getting involved with and supporting our local communities in whatever ways their respective needs may direct. In this podcast we introduce how the show is an extension of our offline and online ministry of micro-church planting, activating the body of Christian believers into doers, caring for the orphaned and widowed, caring for the trafficked and neglected as w Faith, Evangelism, Christianity, Jesus, Ministry, Outreach, No Chad McBeam