Old Paths New Steps

Old Paths New Steps

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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June 23, 2025

Sorrow and Joy: Community, Faith, and Life After Injury with guest Cameron Horner

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 striking honesty...
June 16, 2025

Red Bull Spritzers and Open Gates: The Messy Beauty of Real Community

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 neighbors wh...
June 9, 2025

Finding Wholeness: Story, Leadership and Authentic Connection with guest Annie Horner

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 breaking free fr...
June 2, 2025

From Acts 29 to Anglicanism with our guest Fr. Rob Steinbach

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 about hi...
May 26, 2025

Hope That Transforms Community: A reflection on our conversation with Dr. Chan Hellman

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 within commun...
May 19, 2025

Hope as a Framework for Flourishing with guest Dr. Chan Hellman

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 hope fun...