Faith Footnotes

Faith Footnotes: Christian Conversations with Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) is a Christian podcast all about practical resources for Christian living. Hosted by Joshua Vick and Tanya Gerbing from NPH, this podcast features engaging conversations with Christian authors, explores helpful answers to common questions about the Christian life, digs deep into faith-related topics, and more. If you’re looking for Christ-centered, practical encouragement and advice to help you live out your faith, this podcast is for you!

  • Getting Past Bible Reading Roadblocks

    Getting Past Bible Reading Roadblocks

    Pastor Donald Patterson joins Faith Footnotes to discuss Bible Basics—practical guidance for reading Scripture and helping others overcome roadblocks.

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  • Turning Toward Trust

    Turning Toward Trust

    Sometimes spiritual growth doesn’t start with a dramatic change—but with a quiet decision to turn back to what matters. In this episode, we talk with Pastor John Covach about his 180-day journey with God’s Word. Drawing from his own experiences as a longtime pastor and follower of Christ, Pastor Covach shares how intentional time in…

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  • The Hidden Strength of the Spirit

    The Hidden Strength of the Spirit

    Faith isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it looks like quiet perseverance or restraint when no one else sees. In this episode, we talk with Bible study author Naomi Schmidt about two fruits of the Spirit that often go unnoticed: faithfulness and self-control.

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  • What Does This Mean?

    What Does This Mean?

    What does this mean? It’s a question that opens the door to exploring the basic teachings of Scripture—one step at a time. Learn how families can grow in faith together and how this one question can open the door to lifelong faith habits. If you’ve ever wondered how to bring faith into your home in…

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  • Navigating Anxiety With Faith

    Navigating Anxiety With Faith

    Anxiety touches so many lives—often in silent, persistent ways. For Christians, the struggle can be compounded by confusion or guilt. Scripture says, “Do not be afraid,” but what if those words feel more like pressure than peace?

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  • Deepening Our Worship Experience

    Deepening Our Worship Experience

    For many Christians, Sunday worship can feel routine—we sing, we listen, we leave. But what if we approached it with greater understanding and appreciation, recognizing that the liturgy isn’t just a set order of events but the story of Christ unfolding before us?

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