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Hosted by Malissa Bertella and Peter Voorhees · religion · EN-US
Walking in ancient paths with contemporary feet, finding hope for today. Join us as we explore the profound intersection of theology, sociology, and science through a lens of compassion and hope. Old Paths New Steps bridges timeless wisdom with modern understanding, creating space for authentic conversations about trauma, healing, and what it means to be fully human.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWalking in ancient paths with contemporary feet, finding hope for today. Join us as we explore the profound intersection of theology, sociology, and science through a lens of compassion and hope. Old Paths New Steps bridges timeless wisdom with modern understanding, creating space for authentic conversations about trauma, healing, and what it means to be fully human.
Old Paths New Steps is hosted by Malissa Bertella and Peter Voorhees. The show has published 36 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Giraffes, Grace, Disc Golf and Finding Purpose After Retirement with guest Paul Wright" (13 October 2025, 46 minutes), "The Reshaping of Mission and Call of the Church: When the church learned to ask "why?"" (30 September 2025, 32 minutes), and "Care Portal and Kingdom Work: Technology Meets Compassion with guest Brandon Stiver" (15 September 2025, 57 minutes).
Old Paths New Steps publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 36 episodes.
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Malissa Bertella and Peter Voorhees hosts Old Paths New Steps, a religion podcast with 36 episodes published.
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Episode #30
<p>From battalion chief to world champion disc golfer to international course designer, Paul Wright's journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Paul shares how God healed him of cystic fibrosis as a toddler...
Episode #29
<p>In this episode, Peter takes us through part of the introduction of a book he's working on. He explores how a simple question—"If our church disappeared, would anyone notice?"—led to a profound discovery about...
Episode #28
<p>What happens when good intentions meet hard realities? Brandon Steiver's calling to "run an orphanage in Africa" led to eight transformative years in Tanzania and a shocking discovery: 80% of children in orphanages...
Episode #27
<p>Dr. Gregory Coles returns to explore how our modern understanding of identity has everything backwards. Discover why the Latin root of "identity" points toward sameness rather than individuality, what it means to...
Episode #26
<p>Dr. Luman Wing returns to discuss his groundbreaking book "Genes of Eden," where cutting-edge epigenetics meets ancient theology. Discover how your environment literally rewrites your genetic expression, why trauma...
Episode #25
<p>We're thrilled to bring back this powerful conversation with Dr. Lumen Wing as he prepares to release his groundbreaking book Genes of Eden. In this episode, Dr. Wing—a biochemist, pastor, and chaplain at the San...
Episode #24
<p>Peter shares important updates about Old Paths New Steps, including Josh Lott's decision to step back from regular hosting to focus on family, and our move to bi-monthly episodes. We honor Josh's incredible...
Episode #23
<p>Pastor and former police officer Lonnie Arnold shares his journey from black church upbringing through interracial marriage and law enforcement to founding the Racial Reconciliation Network. Drawing from personal...
Episode #22
<p>In this episode, Peter and Malissa chat with biblical scholar Hakeem Bradley about his journey from the Five Percent Nation to New Testament PhD studies and his recent work at Bible Project. Hakeem shares his passion...
Episode #21
<p>In this powerful episode, host Peter Voorhees and co-host Malissa Bertella sit down with Cameron Horner, who shares his remarkable journey of faith following a life-altering spinal cord injury at age 18. With...
Episode #20
<p>What does it really take to build authentic community where people actually belong? In this honest conversation, Peter, Josh, and Malissa explore the beautiful mess of real relationships—from opening your gate to...
Episode #19
<p>Join us for a compelling conversation with Annie Horner, a counseling associate who reveals how understanding our personal stories can transform leadership and relationships. Annie shares powerful insights on...
Episode #18
<p>In this vulnerable and heartfelt conversation, Peter Voorhees sits down with Father Rob Steinbach, who shares his journey from Acts 29 church planter to founding Shalom Anglican in Silverdale, WA. Father Rob opens up...
Episode #19
<p>In this episode, hosts Peter, Josh, and Malissa discuss their conversation with Dr. Chan Hellman about the science of hope. They explore how hope requires goals, agency, and willpower—elements that can be shared...
Episode #16
<p>In this powerful episode, host Peter Voorhees sits down with Dr. Chan Hellman, Director of The Hope Research Center at the University of Oklahoma, to explore the transformative science of hope. Dr. Hellman shares how...
Episode #15
<p>In this episode of "Old Paths New Steps," hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella explore the powerful concept of the wounded healer. The conversation examines how our personal wounds and struggles can...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode, hosts Peter, Josh, and Malissa discuss their conversation with theologian Dr. Jerry Sittser. They explore how monasteries historically served their communities rather than existing in isolation...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode, hosts Peter and Malissa welcome distinguished theologian, scholar, and author Dr. Jerry Sittser to explore Christianity's resilience through history's darkest moments. Dr. Sittser shares how the...
Episode #12
<p>In this episode of Old Paths, New Steps, hosts Josh, Pete, and Malissa explore the concept of sacred spaces as safe places. They journey from the Garden of Eden through biblical history to modern churches, examining...
Episode #11
<p>In this thoughtful follow-up conversation, hosts Peter Voorhees, Malissa Bertella, and Josh Lott unpack their interview with Dr. Gregory Coles, reflecting on the beauty of embracing our "misfittedness" within...
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senior vice president and system chair of the Neuroscience Institute at Nuvance Health, The Historic Dockyard Chatham
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biblical scholar, teacher, Ph.D. candidate in New Testament Studies, The Bible Project
Professor Emeritus of Theology and Senior Fellow at Whitworth University, Whitworth University
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