Through Thorns to Grace

Episode 5: Evan’s Story

You've heard Zac's testimony. You know the rock bottom, the turning point, the redemption. But there's been someone sitting next to him this whole time who lived through every single moment of it — and she's never told her side. Until now. In this episode, co-hosts Zac and Evan Pierce go somewhere they've never gone on this show. Evan opens up about what she carried growing up, what it cost her, and what it felt like to love someone who was fighting his own battle while she was still carrying hers. This isn't a highlight reel. It's a testimony — honest, unscripted, and real. If you've ever been the one holding it all together. If you grew up in a house where hurt was the background noise. If you've wondered whether the hard years can actually mean something — this episode is for you. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. — Psalm 147:3

Episode 4 : The Comparison Trap

The Comparison Trap Envy doesn't show up looking like envy. It shows up looking like ambition. This week Zac and Evan unpack the comparison trap — why it's really a theology problem, and what scripture says about running your own race. If this episode hits — like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. Brought to you by Thorn & Grace — Foundation Collection dropping March 2026. thornandgrace.shop

Episode 3 : Parenting

Leaning on God While Parenting a Teen, a 9-Year-Old, a 7-Year-Old with Anxiety & ADHD, and a 5-Year-Old

Episode 2 : Deny yourself

Deny Yourself Daily The world says: Find yourself. Love yourself. Build for yourself. You deserve it. But what if the pursuit of self is exactly what's destroying you? In this episode, Zac and Evan dive into Luke 9:23—"Deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow me"—and break down what it actually means to stop chasing the world's approval and start living for something bigger. Zac shares how his identity was built on status, money, and what people thought of him—and how it almost cost him everything. They talk about the cultural obsession with self-worship, why it never satisfies, and what it looks like to deny yourself daily in marriage, parenting, and building a life of conviction. If you're exhausted from chasing approval and you know deep down that what you're chasing isn't working—this episode is for you.

Episode 1. The Beginning

This is episode one—where it all begins. We share the why behind this podcast and what you can expect as we talk through real life, real faith, and real testimonies. Our hope is that these conversations remind you that you’re not alone and that God is present in every season.