There’s power in story. Our stories have the catalytic potential to encourage listeners who get a larger sense of what God is up to in the world around us right now. When we share our story with others, we’re sharing how we’ve experienced extraordinary life in Christ. It opens a window to the ways that others can experience the kingdom of God breaking through in their own life today.

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Episode 25: Vanessa McClearn

In this episode, Vanessa opens up about growing up in the South, wrestling with doubt in adulthood, and the defining “aha” moments that reshaped her faith. Together with Pastor Nate, she unpacks the depth and tension of James 4:8—what it really means to draw near to God, and how He meets us there. She also shares the simple, intentional habits that have anchored her daily walk with Jesus and made her faith real in everyday life.

Episode 24: Joshua and Sadie

Joshua and Sadie reflecting on their different journeys in the church and how they re-examined their beliefs about faith, baptism, and conversion. Joshua shares how he nearly walked away from Christianity in college before returning with deeper conviction, while Sadie describes being baptized as a teenager and how her understanding of choosing Christ has grown. Together, they discuss the American church’s role in culture, explore the Lutheran doctrine of the two kingdoms, and share why they chose to make Our Father their church home after marriage.

Episode 23: Lauren Richards

On our latest Stories Podcast, we're joined by Lauren Richards, who shares her journey as she navigates life as a single adult and her experience when life doesn't go according to plan. 

Episode 21: Atkelt Simon of Children’s HopeChest

Atkelt Simon spends time with Pastor Nate and Pastor Micah sharing the mission and future impact of the Mission Partnership between Children’s HopeChest/CarePoint and OFLC.

Episode 20: Laurine Watson

Laurine Watson visits with Pastor Nate and Pastor Micah two years after her first appearance on the podcast to share her faith story, the promise of Hope, and how God is present in her battle against cancer.

Episode 19: Reilly Saline

As Reilly Saline entered college, she thought she had God's plan for her figured out, and quickly realized she had it wrong. Join as Pastor Nate and Pastor Micah talk with her about letting God lead, encouraging others, and what we can learn in our own valleys today.