Dylan Schirmer, Youth Pastor

Fathers Day - Bill Bruns and Mo Carpenter

Bill Bruns and Mo Carpenter join us on the ML Podcast for Special Father's Day conversation about discipling their children and grandchildren. From the chaos of busy schedules to the intentional moments of prayer before bed, they remind us that our kids are watching everything, how we treat our spouse, how we handle stress, how we live out our faith daily. The most powerful truth? You do not need to be perfect or have all the answers. You just need to be present, authentic, and willing to grow alongside your children. Whether you are a young parent or seasoned grandparent, this conversation will encourage you to pour into your family more than the world does.

Paul Strozier

We have the privilege of introducing our new interim pastor, Pastor Paul Strozier, through a special podcast conversation that gives us insight into his heart, his journey, and God's faithfulness in bringing him to us. As we move forward together, let's remember that nothing can happen to us that God is not aware of, not in charge of, and will not work for our good. Our call is simply to trust His heart, even when we can't see His hand, and to be ready to say "yes" to whatever He has next.

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.