Grace Unscripted

“Its funny when you say ‘yes’ to God…He always equips. He puts people around you that are prayer warriors, puts people around you that are good at leading the conversations and being connectors and leading to the next thing, and people who are strong in the Word and can connect what you’re saying back to scripture. He never leaves us by ourselves.” – Wendy Gnap

On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Wendy Gnap. Wendy is a recent addition to the Grace Church staff and is passionate about helping other women figure out what God is calling them to do and help them say ‘yes’ to what God has for them. Listen in as Wendy shares how Jesus moved in her story and how she now gets to use her story to help other women understand that they are not alone and how much Jesus loves them.

If Wendy’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

“I choose Him every single day and it’s my most favorite thing in the entire world because of all the uncertainty, all of the fear, and all of the times friends let you down…man, when you have Jesus who can be against you?” – Julie Starr

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the incredible story of Julie Starr. Julie grew up in a small town in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and from a young age her artistic and adventurous spirit shined. Even though she grew up going to church, Julie didn’t give her life to Jesus until her 30s and it was a wild road to get there. Through the loss, trials, and difficulties in her life, Jesus showed up!

If Julie’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

“The faith that you have and the mustard seed that you plant today will bear fruit tomorrow, it will. You may not ever know it, but it will happen in some way, shape, or form.” – Paul Starr

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the awesome story of Paul Star. Paul grew up locally in the Stow area in a family deeply rooted in the church. In early adulthood, he spent time in the military and ultimately walked away from his faith. As God started pulling Paul and his family back to Himself years later, Paul proceeded with caution just looking to find a reason to walk away again, but ultimately found purpose and fulfillment in a relationship with God.

If Paul’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

“Okay God, if this is it, I’m going to kind of test you. Typically that’s not a smart idea you know. I said, ‘okay God, if this is really of you, then you’re going to make something happen.’ I didn’t put out resumes. I didn’t do any of that stuff, but I’m going to consistently pray.” – Rich Davies

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Pastor Rich Davies. Rich became the Site Pastor at the Bath Campus’ Montrose Location at the beginning of 2024. From California roots and career plans other than ministry to moving states away just before the covid pandemic, Rich’s story is an incredible of example of God working in someone’s life and leading them into a future they never thought would happen and impacting other’s lives in ways they never saw coming.

If Rich’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

“It didn’t fix my depression. I still had that, but I’m no longer going to bed asking if I could not wake up in the morning. I’m going to bed saying, ‘God, I don’t know why you have me in this right now, but I know you’ve gotten me through this far and we’re going to do this again tomorrow.”

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the incredible story of Ben Troyer. Through growing up church hopping and having his faith shaken at a young age to struggling with mental health, Ben’s story is one of many ups and downs. However, the consistent thread throughout it all is God working through those around him and redeeming the situations and struggles that seemed the hardest all while leading Ben into a life that he never saw coming.”

If Ben’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

“We’re all holding onto something and that is something that we can’t bring into heaven with us. It’s keeping us from going all in for Jesus…” – Naomi Bogue

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the incredible story of Naomi Bogue. From growing up in a large family and experiencing difficult losses at a young age, to the lacrosse and mission fields, Naomi’s story is an incredible representation of how God works in our hearts and stories even as we grow and begin to tell other people about Him. Even when our life’s path is unclear or changes, He is still moving.

If Naomi’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

“…His plans are always good. It’s scary to surrender because it’s unknown, but that’s faith and trust and knowing that His plans are going to be good.” – Leah Bender

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the touching story of Leah Bender. Leah got to experience the love and faithfulness of God in an incredibly real and tangible way. Through the struggle of infertility and walking through the trials alone, Leah learned both the freedom that comes from surrendering the plan for her life to God and the need to walk through life’s trials with Him.

If Leah’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

“He doesn’t want you to come when your perfect…He loves you even when you are at your worst, when you are at your lowest. When you feel like you’re so broken and no one can love you, He does, and He always will.” – Devin Thompson

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the wild and incredible story of Devin Thompson! From a hectic childhood and studying with Jehovah’s witnesses to Marine bootcamp, Devin’s story is an amazing example of Jesus chasing you down no matter what your life has looked like and how He invites us into the mission of helping make Jesus make sense to others as soon as we give our lives to Him.

If Devin’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6

“One day no matter what I will be cancer-free, I know this. Cancer does not get to end my story. It may end this earthly life, but it doesn’t win. There’s no scenario in which that happens and I’m good with that, I am very very good with that.” – Jody Shumway On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we hear about Jody’s battle with cancer and how she is using the time God has given her to glorify Him. God has put people in place to support her, but He has also put people in her path so she can talk to them about Jesus. When her cancer returned, she was “devastated, but not angry” and she prayed “God here I am, send me.” She prays every day that God will take away her cancer because she loves her family and would like to spend more time with them, but she trusts God’s plan. Jody wants everyone to know about Jesus and to have her story to be used for that purpose. Acts 4:31, “And when they had prayed, the place where they were meeting together was shaken and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak the word of God with boldness and courage.” Jody has that boldness and courage.

Check out the special video episode here: https://buff.ly/46uXqJh 

If Jody’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]!

We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://buff.ly/4c8kLD7

“Why would God create such a beautiful child for her to be harmed so early in her life and be so misunderstood? But now, I can see that I had to get to a place where I also had to be prepared, that I had to trust God and completely surrender to him.” – Jen Dougall

On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the incredible story of Jen Dougall and her family. Jen shares with us the darkest moments of pain and the most beautiful moments of God’s love and grace. Whether it be through the pre-existing communities around them, or the most unexpected people being brought into their lives, Jen and her family’s lives are amazing examples of faith and God’s power!

If Jen’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can email us at [email protected]! We are also excited to let you know that we have a Grace Unscripted worship playlist made up of each guest’s favorite worship song, or songs! You can check the playlist out here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xkOay7mU9SDKbeiRYfNCm?si=2928f6ecc26b47a6