Layman

From Weightlifting to the Pulpit: A Pastor's Journey of Faith and Ministry


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In this episode of the Layman Podcast, host Michael Tolosa sits down with Matt Harvey, pastor of LifeSpring Church in Cool Ridge, West Virginia. Matt shares his incredible journey from managing a fitness center and competing as a weightlifter to becoming a bi-vocational pastor and now serving full-time in ministry. Learn how Matt’s battles with depression, a passion for theology, and a commitment to community led him to embrace God’s calling. This candid conversation touches on topics like church revitalization, reformed theology, and the challenges of shepherding a congregation in rural Appalachia.

Whether you’re exploring your faith, intrigued by ministry stories, or curious about how God uses ordinary people for extraordinary purposes, this episode will inspire and encourage you.

Listen in and discover how God orchestrates even the smallest details to fulfill His purpose!



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LaymanBy Michael Tolosa