Best Appalachian Faith Podcasts (2025)

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Trusting the Lord Means Putting Feet to Our Faith 34:58

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Psalm 20:5-9; James 2:14-26 Pastor Troy is back after a couple weeks in our series on worship with this message that really functions as a second part, or an extension of his last message: Worship Means Trusting the Lord. Giving God the glory that He is worthy of, entails placing our faith completely in Him. However, we learn from James that faith …

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The Wisdom in Christ 31:45

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Ephesians 5:15-21 Pastor Cory is back in our series on Ephesians with this message. Paul urges the church at Ephesus here to walk in wisdom and to make the best use of the time that we are given on this earth. It has been said, "Jesus Christ is the wisdom of God in bodily form." If we are to walk wisely, it will have to been through the surpassing …

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S9E2: The Diverse Sounds of Appalachian Music w/ Jessica Blakenship 33:03

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In this episode, Jessica Blankenship, Executive Director of the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, joins us to dive into the rich, unexpected, and ever-evolving sounds of Appalachian music. From banjos and ballads to boundary-pushing artists, discover how Kentucky's musical roots continue to inspire and surprise generations. You won't want to miss this c…

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S9E1: Unleashing Appalachia's Resources w/ Seth Long 36:44

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In the Season 9 premiere of The Mountain Spirit podcast, we sit down with Seth Long, Executive Director of H.O.M.E.S. Inc. From flood relief to maple syrup farming in Appalachia, Seth has many insights on how to love your neighbor and be a good steward of our land. Today's episode is one you don't want to miss! Check out H.O.M.E.S. Inc's website he…

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The Light of Christ 32:50

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Ephesians 5:8-14 Pastor Cory is back in our series on Ephesians with this message. The church at Ephesus was surrounded by a city that was corrupted by sin to its very core. Paul admonishes these believers to walk in the light of Jesus Christ, to have no fellowship with the works of darkness that they see around them. Our faith in Christ Jesus has …

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Worship Means Trusting the Lord 49:34

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Genesis 37:29-36; Psalm 20:1-9 Pastor Troy does something a little different for the service this morning. We have been praying for the pastor of the church that he grew up in, who has been suffering for a few months from severe pancreatitis and has been out of church for a while. He made it there to their church a couple Sunday evenings ago and de…

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The Son of Obedience 52:54

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Colossians 3:1-11 Pastor Troy brought this message for the second night of revival. A major point of his message was that sin has lulled us into a state of apathy and indifference. The people of God in America have gotten to the place where we make light of the very sin that Christ Jesus suffered and died for. The sin in our lives is a direct affro…

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What Are You Focused On? 20:49

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Colossians 1:15-18 Pastor Cory closes out our Sunday morning revival service with a look at the supremacy and glory of Christ as the very image of God. Going right along with Pastor Troy's earlier message, Cory calls the church to return our focus and devotion to Christ. He lifts up the Lord Jesus and tells of the beauty and splendor that Christ ho…

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Our First Love 14:37

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Revelation 2:1-5 Pastor Troy opens up this Sunday morning's revival service with a brief message from the book of Revelation. Troy likens the state of our church to that of the church of Ephesus here as Jesus speaks to them. Really, Troy says that the church in America as a whole is not seeing revival because of where there hearts are with Christ. …

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The God Who is Always Near 43:35

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Psalm 46:1-11 Pastor Cory opened up the weekend of revival at Mountain Home Baptist Church with this message out of the book of Psalms. The psalmist describes God as the refuge and strength of His people. Through all of the trials and tribulations in this life, though the earth may shake beneath us, God is immovable. The Lord is our river of grace …

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Our Personal Devotion to Jesus 31:58

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Ephesians 5:1-7 Pastor Cory is back in our series on Ephesians with this message. Paul gets down to the brass tax with these first few verses in Ephesians chapter 5. Paul calls for the people of God to put feet to their faith, to walk in love as Christ has loved us, striving for a holy way of living that honors the Lord. When we devote ourselves to…

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Worship Takes Gladness 36:22

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Psalm 100:1-5; Psalm 126:1-3; Acts 2:22-28, 36-47 Pastor Troy is back in our series on worship with this message. He says there is a crucial element missing to our worship: gladness. Psalm 100 tells us to make a joyful noise to the Lord, and to serve Him with gladness. Troy cuts right to the heart as he asks the question: are we singing the words o…

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The Church's Cry 35:52

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Luke 19:28-40; Psalm 148:1-14; Matthew 3:7-12 If God's people do not worship Him, who else will? Pastor Troy asks this question in his message on worship. Jesus says that the very stones will cry out in praise if His people keep silent. He also says that God could raise up children even from the stones themselves. The Church's main function is to p…

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S8E6: Cooking Up Hope w/ Melonie Effler 37:27

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September is #HungerActionMonth and in this week's finale of The Mountain Spirit, we're pulling up a chair with Melonie Effler, known affectionately as "Momma Mel". From her East Tennessee roots to her kitchen ministry, Mel's story is a reminder that food isn't just fuel. It's love, faith, and family. Come sit with us and feel the heart behind ever…

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We're Still at the Table 33:08

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We're wrapping up Season 1 with a Facebook Live episode--full of laughter, stories, and a few surprises. In this finale, we share our personal (and slightly cringey) Taylor Swift connection, give our unfiltered thoughts on Cracker Barrel's rebrand, and look ahead to what's coming next: bonus holiday specials and Season 2 next summer. And for the bi…

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S8E5: From Service to the Stage w/ Jordan Allen 35:23

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We have a special treat for you today on The Mountain Spirit podcast. Kentucky's own Jordan Allen, who was featured on Season 27 of The Voice, joins our show to share how his Appalachian roots shaped his music and mission. From small-town stages to national spotlight, Jordan's story is one of grit, grace, and the power of community. Tune in to hear…

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Our Personal Demonstration of Faith 38:46

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Ephesians 4:17-24 Pastor Cory in this message really leans into the application Paul supplies to us in the later half of the book of Ephesians. All of the doctrine that the apostle outlines in Ephesians 1-3 is driving towards this point: put off the old man and put on the new man. Christ Jesus has come to completely restore the broken image of God …

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What is Worship? 36:41

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John 4:21-24; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20; Romans 12:1-2; Galatians 2:20-21 Pastor Troy takes us back to the very foundation of worship as he attempts to answer the question, "what is worship?" All of his messages have really been leading to this one point: worship is giving God the glory in every area of your life. There is no time when we are not worsh…

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S8E4: Stories Worth Remembering w/ Kelley St. Germain 33:09

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On today's episode of The Mountain Spirit podcast, filmmaker and cultural preservationist Kelley St. Germain shares how storytelling became a mission to protect Appalachian heritage. Kelley is the founder of Germain Media, LLC and Appalachian Memory Keepers. Tune in for a powerful reminder of why these stories matter—and why they must be preserved.…

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A Bible Breakup Story 42:26

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What happens when people leave your church? It’s never easy—sometimes it’s silly, sometimes it’s painful, and sometimes it feels personal. In this episode, Jason and Nicole take a fresh look at the story of Paul, Barnabas, and John Mark—the original “Bible breakup.” Along the way, they share their own stories of church departures, rival churches th…

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S8E3: Literacy as a Lifeline w/ Geraldine Bard 38:33

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Geraldine Bard, co-founder of Project FLIGHT, a groundbreaking literacy initiative that has placed over 3 million books into the hands of children and families across the globe. From Buffalo to Micronesia, Dr. Bard shares how her mission to promote literacy as a tool for equity, peace, and opportunity…

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The Ability of the Church 43:40

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Ephesians 4:7-16 Pastor Cory takes us back to our series on the book of Ephesians with this powerful message on all that the church is able to accomplish in and through Christ Jesus. Conversely, Christ Jesus alone has the ability to work these things in and through His people. The One who ascended to the right hand of the Father is the same One who…

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Deconstruction Isn't a Dirty Word 48:53

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What if asking hard questions about your faith isn't rebellion, but a path toward deeper trust in Jesus? In this honest and hope-filled episode, Jason and Nicole unpack what "deconstruction" really means, why it is not a dirty word, and how it can lead to a stronger, more authentic walk with God. From small-town church politics to generational gaps…

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When You Worship and When You Don't 47:51

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Daniel 1-6 No, you didn't misread that scripture reference. Pastor Troy walks us through the first six chapters of the book of Daniel, taking us through many familiar biblical accounts, all in the context of worship. While God had sent His people away captive in Babylon, He was far from done working in them and through them. Daniel and his friends,…

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S8E2: Leading Change In Appalachia w/ Robin Gabbard 32:33

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Robin Gabbard, President of the Mountain Association, to explore her lifelong dedication to Appalachia and her vision for building a new economy in Eastern Kentucky. From her early days at LKLP Community Action to leading one of the region's most impactful nonprofits, Robin shares stories of resilience, i…

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Submission Revisited: Marriage, Power & Partnership 46:41

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What does biblical submission really look like—and is it anything like what we were taught? In this follow-up episode, we dig deeper into how Scripture consistently flips human power structures on their heads. From Deborah and Jael to Mary and the Samaritan woman, we explore how God calls and equips people others overlook—including women, outcasts,…

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A Profound Relationship 34:48

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Matthew 17:1-8 Pastor Cory is taking a break this week from our series on Ephesians to bring us a powerful message on the account of Jesus Christ's transfiguration. More than just a story depicting the true nature of our Lord's divinity, the transfiguration teaches us a lesson on the nature of what our relationship with Him ought to be. He is more …

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S8E1: From Nurse to Nation-Builder w/ Tiffany Sturdivant 35:17

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Tiffany Sturdivant, a former nurse turned powerhouse cultural leader and Executive Director of Appalshop. From her roots in Mississippi community activism to her current work preserving Appalachian voices, Tiffany shares her journey of transformation, resilience, and radical care. She leads with heart and…

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The Night Before Sunday: Ministry Anxiety and Family Chaos 48:19

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What really happens in a pastor's house the night before church? Spoiler alert: it's not always peaceful prayer and glowing halos. In this episode, Jason and Nicole pull back the curtain on what Saturday nights and Sunday mornings look like when you're raising kids, leading a church, and still trying to find your sermon notes. From spiritual warfar…

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The Unity of Christ 33:38

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Ephesians 4:1-6 Pastor Cory is back in our series on Ephesians with this message starting the second-half of the book. The first half of Ephesians was all doctrine. Beginning here in chapter 4, Paul is moving to practical application of this doctrine in our lives as believers. And what does he start with? Unity. The apostle knows that nothing in ou…

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Our Praise is a Proclamation 40:59

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1 Peter 2:9-10; Isaiah 49:3-7; Isaiah 61:1-4, 10-11; Luke 24:50-53 Pastor Troy picks up right where he left off in the last message with an even further dive into our purpose as God's people to worship Him. While there ought not to be any more reason to worship the Lord other than the simple fact that He is worthy of it, we find in this message a c…

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Our Purpose is to Worship 38:03

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John 4:19-26; Isaiah 43:1-7, 14-21; 1 Peter 2:9-10 Pastor Troy ended his last message on worship in John 4, speaking on worshipping the Holy Spirit. He picks up this message in the same passage, but tackles it from a very different angle. There is a small phrase in John 4 which Troy wishes to bring our attention to, "...the Father is seeking such t…

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The Provision of Christ 29:46

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John 14:25-28; John 8:1-12 Cory takes a break from our series on Ephesians to bring us a message from which all Christians can receive comfort. Jesus Christ our Lord has provided us with the ultimate promise of eternal life with Him. He stook His very word on it, for if it were not so He says that He would have told us. Even for someone such as the…

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Worshipping the Holy Spirit 35:08

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John 14:26; 15:26; 16:7-8; Acts 5:1-4; John 4:19-26 Pastor Troy refers to this message in his sermon as Truly Complete Worship Part 3. While many people have begun to leave Jesus out of the equation when it comes to worship, many people also have a fractured view of worship as it pertains to the Godhead as a whole. This means that either 1, or 2, o…

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The Fear of the Lord 33:51

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Leviticus 19:1-3; Hebrews 12:5-11 Last message Pastor Troy challenged us with the reality that Christ is to be glorified above every name, and that every knee shall bow to Him. However, truly complete worship is not of Christ alone, but of the entire Godhead. This Father's Day, Troy gives a heartfelt message that pulls from his own experiences grow…

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Truly Complete Worship 44:29

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Acts 8:26-40 Pastor Troy looks at a very famous Bible story from Acts chapter 8 and pulls a principle from it that may not be so familiar when we think of the story. As Philip meets with an Ethiopian eunuch in a divine appointment on a desert road, there is something missing in the Ethiopian's religious observance that may just apply to us today ev…

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I Shall Yet Praise Him 32:44

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Psalm 43:1-5 Pastor Troy delivers a powerful message on praising the Lord even in the very midst of our darkest valley's and fiercest storms of life. Many can relate to the pain the psalmist is expressing in the opening of Psalm 43. However, there is a bold shift in perspective where the writer declares that he shall yet praise God even in the mids…

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The Love of Christ 28:11

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Ephesians 3:18-21 Pastor Cory is back in our series on Ephesians with this message. This message is almost like the second part of his last message, The Purpose of Prayer. Paul's desire and earnest prayer for the Ephesians is that they would be filled with the fullness of Christ Jesus, experiencing His love that surpasses all knowledge and comprehe…

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The God We Worship 44:03

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Isaiah 40:1-31; Psalm 62:1-12 Pastor Troy begins our new series on Worship with this message. Worship can mean so many different things, but there is one thing about worship that never changes, or rather, some One that never changes. Isaiah 40 is rich with the majesty of God. He looks at God's character and His attributes, as well as His works and …

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The Purpose of Prayer 26:08

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Ephesians 3:14-17 Pastor Cory continues in his series on Ephesians in this message, talking about the purpose for which Paul prayed for the church at Ephesus in these verses. It is only fitting that Pastor Cory now gets to have his say on prayer as Pastor Troy has finally ended his series on prayer! Paul does not hit his knees on behalf of the Ephe…

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Considering Well - Part III 40:11

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Proverbs 14:12-18 Pastor Troy ends his impromptu series on the heart and his look into Considering Well with this message. Proverbs 14:12 is arguably one of the most well-know proverbs in the Bible: "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." The Lord calls us to consider something very well- that His…

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Considering Well - Part II 29:21

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Proverbs 23:1-8 Pastor Troy continues in his series on the heart as well as continuing the thought from the previous message, Considering Well. In Proverbs 23, the Lord (through Solomon) is warning His people of snare of the world's delicacies. In America, and most of the Western world, the ruler's table is ever before us. Now today more than ever,…

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Considering Well - Part I 40:18

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Proverbs 24:30-34; Proverbs 27:23-27; Proverbs 6:6-11 Proverbs 15:31-32; Proverbs 29:7; Proverbs 27:23-24 Using the very same text he left off in his last message, The Field of the Slothful, Pastor Troy begins to look into a common phrase that is both often repeated as well as often over looked in the book of Proverbs (elsewhere in the Bible). When…

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The Virtuous Woman 30:27

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Proverbs 31:10-31 Pastor Cory delivers a heartfelt Mother's Day message on a very well known text in the book of Proverbs. Proverbs 31 paints a beautiful picture of what a woman of God is supposed to look like. I know that even if we did not have an earthly mother, we all know a woman in our lives in particular that the Lord has used to bless us be…

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Questions We've Been Asked (and Some We Wish People Would Ask) 48:33

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Ever felt like you're the only one asking hard spiritual questions? You're not alone—and you’re not wrong for wondering. In this honest and grace-filled episode, Jason and Nicole pull up a chair to tackle some of the most vulnerable questions they’ve been asked (and wish people felt safe enough to ask): Why do bad things happen if God is good? Is i…

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Red Flags and Revival: Counseling a Reddit Story (Part 2) 42:53

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What do discipline, biblical parenting, and Frasier all have in common? They're all on the table in this honest, heartfelt, and occasionally hilarious second episode of Red Flags and Revival. This week, Jason and Nicole respond to a Reddit story about a mom who disciplines her son for laughing at a classmate being bullied—only to have her co-parent…

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Raising PKs Without Breaking Them 52:01

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What’s it really like growing up as the pastor’s kid? In this heartfelt (and hilarious) episode, we sit down with special guest Gabrielle DiCamillo-Strope, an adult PK with stories to tell. From awkward assumptions to quiet expectations, Gabby opens up about the joys and challenges of life in the ministry spotlight—and how her parents, her faith, a…

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Liberty and Submission 46:40

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Does submission in marriage mean someone has to be the boss? This week on Table for Two, Jason and Nicole tackle the infamous "umbrella theology"—you know, the one that says God is in charge, then the husband, then the wife, then the kids, then the dog (probably). But is that really what Scripture teaches? In this playful yet honest conversation, t…

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When Church Hurts 43:46

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Church hurt is real — and for many, it's the reason they’ve walked away from pews, pulpits, and even faith communities altogether. In this episode, Jason and Nicole open a gentle but honest conversation about the damage churches can do, especially when well-meaning people respond with clichés instead of compassion. 🎙️ We unpack common phrases like:…

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Red Flags and Revival: Counseling a Reddit Story (part 1) 40:58

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Everyone has a story—and in this new series, we’re listening. In this episode, Jason and Nicole sit down with no script and no prep to react live to a deeply personal Reddit post about church hurt. What unfolds is a heartfelt conversation about spiritual manipulation, misplaced loyalty, trauma, and the power of presence. From unexpected gifts to he…