The Days Before You

Episode 7: The Sound of Worship

Music connects us to God in ways words alone sometimes can’t. But what makes worship music... worship? In this episode of The Days Before You podcast, worship pastor Daniel Bondaczuk joins the conversation to talk about the purpose and emotional depth of music in the church. Music hits differently for everyone. Daniel shares how worship isn’t about the style or volume, but about intention and connection.

Episode 6: Faithful With a Little

Talking about money and church can be uncomfortable. Maybe you’ve grown up hearing “give 10%” but never really understood why. Or maybe you’ve felt the tension of wanting to give but barely making ends meet. If that’s you, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Days Before You podcast, we sit down with George Crumley, a man who’s spent over 40 years working in church finance. Together, we talk about the heart behind giving, the struggles that come with it, and the quiet ways God shows up when we step out in faith.

Episode 5: When God Feels Far

Grief doesn't follow a script. It’s messy, heavy, and can shake even the strongest faith. In this powerful episode of The Days Before You, pastors Brook and Jeremy Wong share their heartbreaking experience of losing their seven-year-old daughter, JJ, just 17 days after a sudden cancer diagnosis. With raw honesty, they open up about pain, doubt, and the deep darkness of grief, but also about hope, healing, and the gentle ways God carried them through.

Episode 4 - The Line Between

There’s a line between supporting ministry and being consumed by it — a line that can be hard to see when you’re the spouse, child, or close relative of someone in church leadership. In this episode of The Days Before You, Chelsea Sutherland, a nurse and pastor’s wife, opens up about navigating expectations, setting healthy boundaries, and learning how to serve from a place of joy rather than obligation. This conversation explores the often unseen tension between public roles and personal faith, and how finding that balance can lead to a more authentic spiritual life.

Episode 3: Breath of the Soul

Prayer doesn’t always come easily. For some, it can feel dry, uncomfortable, or confusing, especially when it seems like nothing is happening. In this episode of The Days Before You, the conversation turns toward the heart of what prayer truly is: a growing relationship with God. Guest Gail McKenzie shares stories, struggles, and insights on how to pray when it’s hard, how to listen when it’s quiet, and how to keep showing up even when the answers don’t come right away.