Dylan Schirmer, Youth Pastor

Dylan Schirmer, Youth Pastor

Dylan's story reminds us that God never calls us away from His purpose for our lives. Even after walking away from ministry for years, he heard his calling, a Samuel moment that changed everything. "I never called you away from the calling I had for you," God said. Your past does not disqualify you. Your weaknesses become the very place where Christ shines brightest. Whether you're in high school or navigating life's wilderness seasons, God is preparing you for a breakthrough.  We are celebrating Dylan joining the Maiden Lane Staff as the Youth Pastor. He shares that the generation walking into the youth room is hungry for truth, ready for harvest, and desperate for authentic relationships with adults who will show up and pour into their lives. Dylan reminds us to trust the process. Embrace the wilderness. You can only pour out what has been poured into you, so stay rooted in the Word, invite God into your day before your feet hit the ground, and watch Him transform your story into someone else's hope.

Special Mother's Day Edition

Listen in to a special episode of the ML Podcoast... Mother's Day edition! This conversation with Maggie Byers, Megan Oyler, and Missy Potts illustrates what discipleship looks like in the trenches of everyday life.  The wisdom shared reminds us that discipleship happens around the dinner table, during car rides, and even while shopping. What stands out is the emphasis on consistency over perfection, and the powerful truth that our children and those we influence need to see us living out our faith, not just talking about it. Whether we are parenting toddlers or adult children or we are part of the village, the call remains the same: point people to Jesus through how we love, listen, and live.

R.W. Moody

The conversation with R.W. explored the transformative power of intentionality in our relationship with Jesus and with others. R.W. shared his personal journey, demonstrating how God can redeem our past and use it for His glory. Now serving as the Church of God Associate State Pastor, R.W. reminded us that our spiritual growth is not accidental, it requires deliberate choices to pursue Jesus daily, fill ourselves spiritually so we can pour into others, and never underestimate how God might use even our smallest interactions to draw people closer to Him.

Jenna Potts

What does it truly mean to follow Jesus in our everyday lives? The conversation with Jenna Potts reminds us that faith is not about having everything figured out or presenting a perfect version of ourselves. Instead, it's about choosing to say yes to Jesus each day, even when life gets messy and complicated. We discover that discipleship happens not in grand, dramatic moments, but in the small, consistent steps we take toward Christ. Our faith must be lived out loud through our actions, not just our words. Whether it is showing up when we would rather stay in bed, opening our Bible when it feels like a chore, or simply being present with others in an authentic relationship, these everyday choices build our faith.  This is an invitation to stop overcomplicating our spiritual journey and instead focus on intentional, relational discipleship that points others to Jesus through how we live, speak, and love.

Brian Tuttle

Our conversation with Brian Tuttle invites us to consider what it truly means to live out our faith in the everyday spaces where we spend most of our time. We are reminded of the powerful truth that following Jesus is not just about Sunday mornings, but about carrying His presence into our workplaces, conversations, and daily interactions. We are challenged to see our workplaces as mission fields, where simple acts like offering to pray for someone or displaying Scripture can plant seeds of faith. The question becomes: Are we willing to say yes to living authentically as followers of Jesus, even when it requires courage? This is not about being perfect, but about being present with Christ and allowing His light to shine through us in the ordinary moments of life.