"Knowing OF God, to KNOWING God

"Knowing OF God, to KNOWING God

This testimony-focused conversation explores Chrissy Clark's transformative journey from a life of self-reliance and control to one of complete surrender to Christ. Growing up in a household that knew of God but lacked a personal relationship with Him, Chrissy experienced childhood trauma, abuse, and homelessness that shaped her need to control every aspect of her life. Through the military bringing her family to New York, God orchestrated divine appointments with mentors who introduced her to authentic Christian community and discipleship. The testimony emphasizes that Christianity cannot be lived in isolation, that mentorship requires transparency and accountability, and that true freedom comes through surrendering control to God. Chrissy's story illustrates how God uses darkness to reveal His light, how He redeems painful pasts for His purposes, and how community is essential for spiritual growth and perseverance in faith.

Go Make Disciples

What does it truly mean to be part of the Great Commission in our everyday lives? This conversation challenges us to rethink missions not as a calling reserved for spiritual elites, but as a fundamental aspect of every believer's journey with Christ. We're reminded that 2,000 years after Jesus commanded us to make disciples of all nations, there are still people groups who have never heard His name—not because they've rejected the gospel, but because they've never had access to it. The discussion unpacks the beautiful tension between being 'senders' and 'goers,' revealing that we all have a role to play. Whether through prayer, financial support, building relationships with missionaries, or going ourselves, we're invited into God's heart for the world. The question shifts from 'Why would I go?' to 'Why wouldn't I?' as we discover that God's desire for worshipers from every tongue, tribe, and nation isn't just a nice idea—it's the thread running through all of Scripture. This isn't about guilt or obligation; it's about awakening to the reality that our faith was never meant to be lived in isolation, but as part of a global movement of God's love reaching the darkest and most isolated corners of our world.

Mens Womens Ministry

This conversation explores the vital importance of gender-specific ministry spaces within our church community. While we gather together in mixed settings most of the time, there's something powerful about creating intentional spaces where men can be men and women can be women. The discussion reveals how women often struggle with questions of worth and value, battling loneliness and the lie that they have nothing to offer. Meanwhile, men wrestle with isolation, pride, and the constant temptation to prove themselves through performance rather than resting in God's grace. What emerges is a beautiful picture of how biblical community should function - not just gathering for the sake of gathering, but coming together with purpose so we can scatter well into our families, workplaces, and neighborhoods. The challenge is clear: we need to move beyond comfortable circles and safe conversations. We're called to see the newcomer, invest in cross-generational relationships, and love Jesus more than we love our hobbies or our need for approval. Whether it's studying 2 Corinthians together or serving at a community event, these ministry spaces become training grounds where we discover our identity isn't found in what we do or how we measure up, but in whose we are.

"I always believed in God, but I hated Him."-Nate & Julieth Kruse

What happens when our faith journey takes us far from home, literally and spiritually? This conversation explores the profound challenges of identity, belonging, and authentic relationship with God through the lens of two remarkable stories. We discover how growing up as a third culture kid—caught between multiple worlds and cultures—can leave us feeling rootless and disconnected, even while serving in ministry. The honesty here is refreshing: one person shares about leading worship, attending Bible college, and doing all the right Christian things while simultaneously experiencing a crisis of faith so deep it led to anger at God and a year away from church. Yet through this darkness, we see God's patient mercy at work. The turning point came not through a dramatic spiritual experience, but through raw honesty—admitting the anger, the doubts, the feeling of being lost—and through people who refused to let go. We learn that Christian community isn't just a nice addition to our faith; it's absolutely essential. We cannot walk this journey alone. Whether we're navigating cultural displacement, wrestling with our inherited faith, or simply trying to figure out who we are apart from our family's beliefs, we need mentors who will speak hard truths in love, friends who will pursue us when we're pulling away, and a church family that sees us and invites us in. The message is clear: authenticity with God and vulnerability with others are the pathways through which healing flows.

Burning Questions 1

How can I trust scripture? What happens to babies when they pass away? Can I have doubt and still be a christian? These are just a few of the questions we will tackle in our Burning Questions Episodes! We hope these episodes bless you!