Ep. 125 - Raising Humans, Not Just Athletes ft. Mark TeSlaa, Stephanie TeSlaa, Tryg Veker
Sports can be a powerful tool for shaping character, not just chasing trophies. In this episode, we sit down with Mark and Steph TeSlaa to explore how Christian parents can think more deeply about the...
2 Sep 202558min
Ep. 124 - There's More with Us than Against Us (2 Kings 6) ft. Ben Glisson, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
This week we sit down with Ben, an area coordinator with FCA, to talk about what it means to see spiritually in a world clouded by fear and distraction. Looking at Elisha’s prayer in 2 Kings 6—“Open h...
27 Aug 20251h 4min
Ep. 123 - Too Proud to Be Healed (2 Kings 5) ft. Shannon Popkin, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Tryg Veker
We sit down with Shannon Popkin again as we dive into the story of Naaman from 2 Kings 5—a powerful commander whose greatness couldn’t hide his deeper sickness of pride. Though Naaman wore the garment...
21 Aug 20251h 2min
Ep. 122 - Tenacious Faith in the Face of Death (2 Kings 4) ft. Ryan Conners, Brianna Conners, Erik Veker, Tryg Veker
We sit down with Ryan and Bri Conners as we journey through the story of the Shunammite woman in 2 Kings 4 — a story that moves from the heartbreak of hope, to the distress of death, to the relentless...
13 Aug 20251h 2min
Ep. 121 - Homegrown: Isaac TeSlaa’s Road to the NFL ft. Isaac TeSlaa, Mark TeSlaa, Stephanie TeSlaa, Tryg Veker
In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Teslaa, the newest addition to the Detroit Lions wide receiver room. Born and raised in Grand Rapid's Michigan, Isaac’s journey from local standout to NFL athle...
10 Aug 202551min
Ep. 120 - The Mantle and The Mission (2 Kings 2) ft. Tim Bassett, Shayla Bassett, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema
2 Kings 2:1–15 invites us into a powerful handoff moment. Elijah’s mantle—the symbol of prophetic authority—doesn’t just fall randomly; it falls on Elisha, who has counted the cost, surrendered comfor...
7 Aug 20251h 10min
Ep. 119 - No Turning Back: Elisha’s Call and Our Temptation to Stay Safe (1 Kings 19:15-21) ft. Gabe Hartfield, Libby VanSolkema, Stephanie Teslaa, Tryg Veker
We sit down with former Crossroads Pastor and church planter Gabe Hartfield (Visible Church) to discuss this Sunday's sermon. Is it possible that God's voice more often leads us into mystery than into...
30 Jul 202555min
Ep. 118 - Under the Broom Tree ft. Scott Gustafson, Rod VanSolkema, Libby VanSolkema, Quinn Humphrey
This episode unpacks how God meets people in seasons of burnout, anxiety, and global crisis with compassion, rest, and purpose. Centered on the story of Elijah and real-world ministry among Middle Eas...
24 Jul 20251h 7min
