Everyday Christian

Our guest today is Brian Griffin, who works as a brand ambassador primarily supporting Christian musicians.  During our conversation Brian shares his passion for using music to help bridge the gap between faith and culture.  Brian lives in Atlanta, Georgia where he helps lead the way at his church and also serves as a Young Life leader in his local area.

Our guest today is Devon Detmers, who recently began a new job as an assistant principal in an elementary school after 22 years of being an elementary school teacher.  During this conversation Devon shares how she views her vocation as her ministry as she aims to represent Jesus well for her students, their parents, and her colleagues.  Devon lives in Grand Ledge, Michigan with her husband Justin and their three children Violet, Leo, and Cora.

Our guest today is my nephew Wade Kronenberg, who is a senior at Solon High School in the Greater Cleveland area. Wade shares about beginning his journey with Christ as a freshman in High School, and now aiming to live a life representing Christ and spreading the Gospel among his High School friends. Wade lives in Solon, Ohio with his mom and dad and his younger brother Jackson.

Our guest today is Matt Basgall, who is professional hockey player for the San Diego Gulls in the AHL.  Matt shares about the journey through junior hockey and college hockey that brought him to the professional level, and how he aims to intentionally pursue Jesus in everything he does on and off the ice.  

Our guest today is Karsen Dorwart, who is a professional hockey player. Karsen was most recently part of the Philadelphia Flyers organization and is currently a free agent looking to sign with a team for the 2026-27 season. Karsen shares about the anchor he has in Christ as he’s
navigated the transition from college hockey into the fast-moving world of professional athletics.

Our guest today is Kris Richards, who is a Nurse Manager at McLaren Hospital in Lansing, Michigan. In this conversation, Kris talks about the role of prayer, Biblical leadership, and integrity in her day-to-day work overseeing nurses in a hospital setting.  Kris and her husband Brian have three adult children and serve as pre-marriage mentors at Riverview Church in Holt, Michigan.

Our guest today is Blake Ashdown, who serves as a professor at Spring Arbor College in the
Jackson, MI area. During our discussion Blake shares about his wide ranges of experiences in
the world of business and teaching, all with an intentional focus on passing the Gospel baton to
the next generation. Blake and his wife Debbie have five adult children and live in East Lansing,
MI.

Our guest today is Brian Richards, who practices as an immigration attorney in Lansing,
Michigan. In this conversation Brian talks about the complicated but rewarding work of helping
immigrants in their journey toward citizenship while maintaining his faith and representing Christ
well throughout the process. Brian and his wife Kris have three adult children and serve as pre-
marriage mentors at Riverview Church in Holt, Michigan.

Our guest today is Mitch Lovell, who teaches High School math in Mason, Michigan. In this
conversation Mitch talks being authentic and living as a consistent example for Christ in his
roles as husband, father, teacher, and leader. Mitch also volunteers with Young Life in Mason
and lives in the community with his wife Josie and their son Luke.

Our guest today is Andy Schoonover, who co-owns a dental practice with his brother in DeWitt,
Michigan. In this conversation Andy talks about intentionality when it comes to his faith in Jesus
and his desire to set a Christ-like example for his clients, co-workers, and community. Andy and
his wife Chrissy live in DeWitt, MI area with their two daughters and attend Riverview Church.