This week on Together 4 Good, Pastor Nate welcomes a guest who’s not often in the spotlight but whose story is worth hearing. Josh Ehlers – Bethany’s accountant, runner, numbers guy, and quietly faithful presence in the church community, joins the podcast to talk about what keeps him showing up: to church, to community and to a life grounded in faith.

Josh opens up about growing up in a small-town Ohio church, how his grandparent’s faith shaped his own, and how that foundation stayed with him, even when church attendance waned, life shifted, and direction felt unclear.

Their conversation weaves through the college years, a cross-country move to Denver, and the very unexpected path that led Josh to his current role at Bethany. While he didn’t set out to work at a church, what he found was more than just a job, it was a sense of purpose and a space where faith and real life intersected.

This episode is a reflection on why young adults still choose church. It’s more than tradition. It’s about connection, meaning, and showing up even when things are uncertain. Josh’s story is honest, grounded, and filled with the kind of hope that can only come from staying rooted through it all.

Why Listen:

• Hear how a rural Ohio church shaped a lifelong faith journey

• Explore how young adults wrestle with and return to spiritual community

• See how purpose often shows up in unexpected ways