Current Issues in Appalachia
From Level Paths by Appalachian Ministry Institute
May 5, 2026 · 29 min · Season 6 · Episode 10
About this episode
Dr. Matt interviews Dr. Mark Phillips about the rise of the 'Somethings' in religious research and ministering to them in Appalachia.
Dr. Matt interviews Tri-State Bible College’s Vice President of Academics, Dr. Mark Phillips to discuss the rise of the “Somethings” - a new group identified in religious research. The episode imagines what ministering to the “Somethings” in Appalachia may look like.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Matt
Guest: Dr. Mark Phillips
Topics covered
- Appalachia
- religious research
- ministry
- cultural issues
- Christianity
Keywords
- Appalachia
- Somethings
- religious research
- ministry
- Tri-State Bible College
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Tri-State Bible College
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