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Hilltop Conversations

Rodney Loper

Booking Overview

This is a Christian leadership and education interview show featuring pastors, educators, ministry professionals, academics, and community leaders, with many guests connected to Bible college or ministry work. Suitable pitches include Christian educators, ministry leaders, faith-based entrepreneurs, researchers, authors, and civic leaders with substantive leadership or service experiences; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible professionals and institutional affiliates rather than highly prominent national figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 22

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 4.7k subscribers

Instagram: 2.6k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@gbs.edu

hilltopconversations@gbs.edu

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Host

Rodney Loper - President of God's Bible School & College with a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University and an MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Christian ministry leaders, pastors, Bible college or higher-education professionals, researchers, authors, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders with demonstrated leadership experience or a substantive personal and professional story.
Required Achievements:  
Advanced academic degrees, Leadership roles in churches, schools, or ministry organizations, Published books or academic research, Professional or community leadership, Experience building organizations or serving local communities

Recent Guest Discussions

Philip Brown - Loving God And Others, Sanctification, And 1 Thessalonians

Bill Marshall - Conversion, Working In Ministry, Education, And Navigating A Spouse's Illness

Cory Bowman - Starting A Church And Business, Running For Mayor, Civic Outreach, And Connections To Vice President JD Vance

Kent Stetler - Growing Up As A Missionary Kid, Moving To The Mission Field, Bible College, And Dealing With Loss

Nadine Brown - Graduate School, Raising A Family, Teaching, Pursuing Molecular Biology, And Animal Research

Recent Topics

Christianity, Leadership, Education, Ministry, Higher Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Hilltop Conversations
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Hilltop Conversations || Serving in Every Season with Daniel Edwards

October 13, 2026

Episode SummaryOn this episode of Hilltop Conversations, President Rodney Loper talks with Daniel Edwards about his background in music ministry, his involvement in education, his experience as a bivocational pastor, and how COVID affected his ministry.Daniel currently serves as Chair of the GBSC Board of Directors. He is also a farmer, pastor, and active member of his local school district. Join us for a conversation about ministry, education, and faithfully serving wherever God opens the do...

Hilltop Conversations || Serving Others Through Funeral Services with Tom Sproles

September 29, 2026

Episode SummaryOn this episode of Hilltop Conversations, President Rodney Loper talks with Tom Sproles about his journey into funeral service, from sensing God’s leading to become a funeral director to completing his education and internship and eventually building a funeral home in New Castle.He also discusses funeral planning, preparing for the financial costs, navigating grief, and the importance of being called to this ministry.Dr. Rodney LoperPresident of God’s Bible School & College...

Hilltop Conversations || Following God’s Leading with Janet Church (Sankey)

September 15, 2026

Episode SummaryPresident Rodney Loper interviews Janet Church (Sankey) on this episode of Hilltop Conversations. Janet shares how she followed God’s leading through different seasons of life, from marriage and missionary work to becoming a nurse.Janet Church was married to Leonard Sankey and served as a missionary in Central America for 17 years. She later became a registered nurse, working for 34 years while continuing to support her husband in ministry.Dr. Rodney LoperPresident of God’s Bib...

Frequently asked questions

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Hilltop Conversations
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How do I get in touch with Hilltop Conversations?

Hilltop Conversations is hosted by Rodney Loper. Its publicly listed emails are info@gbs.edu and hilltopconversations@gbs.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Hilltop Conversations?

The publicly listed emails for Hilltop Conversations: info@gbs.edu and hilltopconversations@gbs.edu.

How many listeners does Hilltop Conversations have?

Podseeker estimates Hilltop Conversations reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Hilltop Conversations?

Hilltop Conversations typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Christian ministry leaders, pastors, Bible college or higher-education professionals, researchers, authors, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders with demonstrated leadership experience or a substantive personal and professional story. Common among recent guests: Advanced academic degrees; Leadership roles in churches, schools, or ministry organizations; Published books or academic research. Recent guests include Philip Brown, Bill Marshall, and Cory Bowman.

How hard is it to get booked on Hilltop Conversations?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Hilltop Conversations cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Leadership, Education, Ministry, and Higher Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@gbs.edu

hilltopconversations@gbs.edu

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