Making Room for Others with Jacqueline Harper and Tom and Jan Vidmar
Summary
What does it really mean to make room for others? And how can a simple invitation to dinner become a lasting expression of God's love?
For nearly 50 years of marriage, Tom and Jan Vidmar have lived out a beautiful example of Christian hospitality, intentional community, and abiding in Christ. In this episode of Open Doors, they join Jacqueline Harper to share how a life rooted in relationship with Jesus has overflowed into decades of friendship, family life, and ministry.
From hosting weekly Monday night dinners for 20 years to opening their basement for youth prayer meetings, Tom and Jan discovered that hospitality isn't about entertaining or having the perfect home. It's about making space for people to belong.
Together, they reflect on the blessings and challenges of Christian community, the importance of nurturing relationships through difficult seasons, and how the Five Keys of Unbound have transformed their marriage and ministry.
You'll hear about:
- How Christian community shaped their marriage, family, and lifelong friendships.
- The difference between entertaining people and offering genuine hospitality.
- Why availability and a willingness to be inconvenienced can become gifts of love.
- How the Five Keys of Unbound bring greater freedom to relationships.
- Their journey of serving others through Unbound Ministry in Maryland.
Perhaps the most beautiful reminder comes near the end of their conversation: Fruitfulness isn't something we have to manufacture. When we abide in Christ, His love naturally overflows into the lives of others.
What might happen if we simply made a little more room at our tables, in our homes, and in our hearts?
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Release: November 2026
Music by Christian Harper
Production by Christian Harper