What happens after babies are saved? That’s the question we tackle in this episode of the Fight for Your City Podcast.

Pastor Jonah Carpenter sits down with Lori Devilles, who leads Trotter House, a nonprofit serving families in Evansville and across the nation. Trotter House goes far beyond crisis intervention — offering free pregnancy tests, sonograms, mentorship, life skills classes, children’s programs, and long-term support for both women and men.

This conversation shines a light on the part of the story we rarely hear: how families are cared for after the decision for life is made, and what it takes to walk alongside parents and children for the long haul.

Check Out Caleb on Social Media and Send Him a Message If You Are Looking for A Fantastic Musician with a Servant's Heart!https://www.facebook.com/caleb.morgan.92351Welcome back to the Fight for Your City Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with my friend Caleb Morgan, a worship leader in Evansville who has an incredible story to tell. Caleb opens up about how his journey in music started, the family roots that shaped him, and the unexpected battles he faced along the way.He talks honestly about the hidden struggles that come with leading worship — the pressure to perform, the pride that can creep in, and even the seasons of depression where he almost gave up playing altogether. Caleb shares how he learned to treat music as more than just sound, but as a conversation with God.We get into the side of worship ministry most people don’t see: the long rehearsals, the burnout that musicians and pastors carry, and the way churches sometimes value gifts over souls. Caleb reminds us that God doesn’t just care about the music — He cares about the person behind the instrument.You’ll hear us talk about rest, humility, and why it’s okay to take time off and be poured into. We wrestle with the question of whether musicians should be paid, and how churches can do a better job of caring for the hearts of their worship leaders.At the heart of this episode is a message we all need to hear: your soul comes first, your gift comes second.If you’ve ever felt the weight of ministry, struggled with burnout, or wondered how to balance serving and resting, this conversation will speak to you.

In this episode of the Fight for Your City Podcast, Pastor Jonah Carpenter sits down with Nyles Head, ordained minister and case manager for the Department of Child Services (DCS) in Vanderburgh County. Together they explore the urgent intersection of foster care, ministry, and the role of the local church.

Nyles shares firsthand insight into how DCS works to keep kids safe, reunify families, and support those in crisis—while also revealing the hidden needs foster families face that government programs can’t always meet. From immediate essentials like beds, clothing, and school uniforms to long-term care like co-parenting classes, churches and nonprofits are stepping in to fill the gap.

Jonah and Nyles also trace the biblical roots of adoption and orphan care, discuss how the early church set the standard for caring for the vulnerable, and reflect on James 1:27 and Acts 2 as a call for today’s believers. The conversation goes further into ministry training, seminary education, and the balance between theology and preaching to real people’s needs—including the importance of unlearning cultural “Christian sayings” that don’t come from Scripture.

Whether you’re a pastor, foster parent, church leader, or believer who wants to make a difference, this episode will challenge you to see the gaps in your community and ask: Where can my church step in?

What does it really mean to be called to teach in today’s public school system? In this episode of Fight for Your City, Pastor Jonah Carpenter sits down with 1st grade teacher Emma Carpenter for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about faith, education, and the next generation. Emma opens up about her journey into teaching, the moments that confirmed her calling, and the daily challenges she faces working in a secular environment. From early mornings in the classroom to the unique struggles her students carry with them, she shares how her faith shapes her approach to teaching and why she believes education is one of the most important mission fields in America.

As we dive into the realities of the American public school system, we explore the cultural pressures and systemic challenges that shape both teachers and students. Emma talks about the balancing act of maintaining her convictions while navigating policies and expectations that often leave little room for open expressions of faith. We discuss the importance of resilience, creativity, and compassion in the classroom, and how a teacher’s influence can extend far beyond the lesson plans. Through her experiences, Emma offers a candid look at what’s really happening in schools today and why the Church must be paying attention.

This conversation is a call to action for anyone who cares about the next generation. We talk about the role the Church can play in supporting educators, encouraging students, and being a presence in the community without overstepping legal boundaries. Whether you’re a teacher, a parent, or simply someone who believes in the power of education, this episode will challenge you to see public schools not just as institutions, but as mission fields where the light of Christ can shine in subtle yet powerful ways. Emma’s story is a reminder that every classroom holds the potential for ministry — and that God is still at work in the places we might least expect.

Churches everywhere are struggling to reach new people—but what if the real problem isn’t resources… it’s vision? In this episode, Jonah Carpenter breaks down why so many small churches hit a wall with evangelism, and how to break through by discovering the overlooked needs right in your own neighborhood. You’ll learn how to identify the unique “niches” in your community, how to use your building creatively, and why your church might be sitting on the exact solution your city needs. If you’re a pastor, leader, or church member who wants to actually make an impact—this episode is your call to action.

We don’t think about it much, but your attention—what you look at, click on, listen to, pause for, and scroll past—isn’t just part of your daily routine anymore. It’s the product. It’s the currency. It’s what’s being hunted, manipulated, and sold by companies you’ve probably never heard of. In this episode, I want to pull back the curtain on what’s really happening every time you open your phone or sit down to “unwind.” Because what looks like simple entertainment is often a carefully engineered system designed to keep you distracted, discontent, and dependent.

This isn’t about demonizing social media or technology—most of us rely on these tools for connection, work, and even ministry. I do too. But we can’t ignore the fact that these platforms are built with one mission: to keep you hooked. They study your behavior down to the second. They know what images make you stop. They know what makes you angry, what makes you curious, and what pulls at your heart. They don’t just want your clicks. They want your mind. And slowly, over time, they’ve gotten better and better at keeping it.

You might not even notice it happening. That’s part of what makes it so effective. You open your phone for just a minute, and somehow you lose thirty. You feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, and anxious—and then guilty for wasting time. But the truth is, this system is working exactly how it was designed. It’s not a flaw. It’s the feature. And that’s what we need to talk about.

In today’s conversation, we dig into how these attention-based platforms are shaping not just our habits, but our values, our spiritual lives, and our ability to be present with the people right in front of us. When everything in your world is engineered to make you react instead of reflect, you lose something deeply human. You lose your margin. You lose your peace. You lose your sense of control.

But here’s the good news: you can take your attention back. You can interrupt the pattern. You can learn to spot the manipulations for what they are and start setting real boundaries around your focus, your time, and your heart. It won’t happen overnight, but it’s possible. And it’s worth it.

This episode is a wake-up call for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re drowning in noise, who’s tired of feeling distracted all the time, and who wants to live with more clarity and intention. If you’ve felt spiritually dry, emotionally scattered, or mentally tired, I want you to know—you’re not crazy. You’re just up against a system designed to make you feel that way. And once you see it, you can start to fight it.

In this eye-opening episode, Jonah Carpenter tackles one of the most silent yet powerful forms of modern bondage: debt. From student loans and credit cards to car payments and rising rent, we unpack how financial chains have slowly replaced physical ones—shaping our choices, stealing our peace, and consuming our future.

Drawing from Psalms 22:7 and real-life stories, Jonah explores how society normalizes living paycheck to paycheck, why so many feel trapped by the system, and what spiritual and practical steps we can take to break free.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of financial stress or questioned whether freedom is even possible in today’s economy—this episode is for you. It’s time to expose the lie, reclaim your worth, and fight back.

Welcome to the Fight for Your City Podcast Presented by Dover Chapel. On this week's episode, Pastor Jonah talks about the positive opportunities we have to reach a culture focused on social media.

The Fight For Your City Podcast exists to give Christians the tools to become better evangelists and create new leaders that God can use to bring healing to our broken communities. Please leave us a review and share this podcast with everyone you know so they can join the fight to win our cities for Christ!

Welcome to the Fight for Your City Podcast Presented by Dover Chapel. On this week's episode, Pastor Jonah talks about the negative results of a culture focused on social media.

The Fight For Your City Podcast exists to give Christians the tools to become better evangelists and create new leaders that God can use to bring healing to our broken communities. Please leave us a review and share this podcast with everyone you know so they can join the fight to win our cities for Christ!

Welcome to the Fight for Your City Podcast Presented by Dover Chapel. On this week's episode, Pastor Jonah talks about the unique opportunities God has given us to reach others for Him. 

The Fight For Your City Podcast exists to give Christians the tools to become better evangelists and create new leaders that God can use to bring healing to our broken communities. Please leave us a review and share this podcast with everyone you know so they can join the fight to win our cities for Christ!