Radiant Podcast

55 episodes. Real people from Radiant Church — telling the truth about what God has done in their lives. Marriages restored, prodigals coming home, and countless stories of God showing up faithful. This short recap covers everything Season 1 was about — and teases what's coming this fall in Season 2.

After years of infertility, Zach and Ashley got their miracle — and then some. On New Year's morning 2022, a positive test. At six weeks: identical twins, rare and unexpected, what felt like the double portion they'd been praying for. At 21 weeks, everything changed. Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Stage three. The doctor sent them home with nothing: "I don't anticipate your girls will live through the week." Delivered at 24 weeks, one pound each, Reese lived 37 days. Celia spent 190 days in the NICU. Through the grief of losing one daughter and fighting for another, Zach and Ashley discovered what it means to surrender the why and trust the who. On their tenth wedding anniversary, God gave them a third child — and the story they never could have written for themselves.

Kyle came home to Michigan after 18 years chasing country music in Nashville — and walked straight into the last chapter of his dad's life. From hockey dreams ended by concussions to decades of partying, failed relationships, and chasing something he couldn't name, Kyle felt God drawing him long before he understood what it was. His dad's cancer diagnosis in 2020 and death that December didn't destroy his faith — they completed a long, slow work God had already started. On June 9th, 2021, at 43 years old, Kyle was baptized in the lake where he grew up, finally home in every sense of the word. His story is a textbook example of God's patience — and what happens when a man finally stops running.

What if the hardest seasons of your life are building something that outlasts you? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Abree brings a conversation on resilience — and why every believer needs it. Jesus didn't promise that saying yes to him would make life easier. He promised trials. And how we respond to those trials is what shapes us, our families, and the generations after us. This conversation covers what resilience looks like in everyday life, why suffering is not a sign that God is absent, and why the things you endure today are a generational blessing to your kids. If you have ever wondered why following Jesus still feels so hard — this episode is for you.

she had pushed everyone out of her life and was convinced that if she disappeared, no one would notice for days. In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Shelly shares how 26 years of running from God led her through a destructive marriage, eight years in an abusive relationship, and a fentanyl overdose that nearly killed her. What changed everything wasn't a program — it was a landlord in a courtroom who looked her in the eyes and said "it's not me that's helping you, it's Jesus," a stranger who prayed for her before she even knew her name, and a voice that said go now. This is a story about what happens when God pursues someone who spent decades laughing at the idea of him — and what it looks like when he doesn't just save a life, but rebuilds it entirely.

What do you do when the road to having a family almost costs you your life? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Jake and Jessica share the story behind their three kids — a story that started with an ectopic pregnancy that nearly killed Jessica, followed by years of grief, failed attempts, and the quiet agony of watching everyone else's family grow while theirs waited. They talk openly about the moment Jake realized he could have lost her, the bitterness that crept in during the waiting, and the way God showed up in the details they couldn't have planned. This is not just a story about infertility. It's a story about survival, surrender, and a legacy still unfolding in their kids today.

What does it look like to trust God when your situation doesn’t change? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, a couple shares their ongoing journey through chronic health struggles and infertility, opening up about unanswered prayers, disappointment, and the daily choice to keep believing God is good even in the waiting. This is not a story with a resolution, but an honest look at faith in the middle of uncertainty and what it means to keep trusting God when the outcome is still unknown.

What does it look like to trust God with your money over the long haul? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Betts shares a 25-year journey of choosing to tithe while working through debt, uncertainty, and real-life pressures. What started as a struggle with control and financial security became a steady path of obedience, shaping how they lived, gave, and trusted God through every season. This conversation highlights the reality that God’s faithfulness is often revealed over time, not in quick results, but in a life consistently surrendered to Him.

“I had never seriously considered quitting until that moment… it literally almost took me out.”

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Spencer shares the hidden battle behind his drive for excellence—how perfectionism, comparison, and the belief “I’m not good enough” nearly crushed his identity.What started as a teenage pursuit of musical greatness slowly revealed a deeper root: shame. Years later, even while serving in ministry, that same voice resurfaced—telling him he was a failure as a husband, leader, and friend. But through counseling, confession, and a powerful encounter with God’s kindness, Spencer began learning the difference between striving for approval and living as a son.

This conversation explores identity, failure, vulnerability, the fear of being truly known, and the freedom that comes when shame is brought into the light. If you’ve ever felt like you have to prove yourself—or feared that failure would expose you—this episode is for you.

Everyday people. Authentic faith. Unfiltered conversations.

The Radiant Podcast features real, unscripted conversations with people from our community who are learning to follow Jesus through faith, doubt, growth, and everything in between.

No scripts. No edits. Just stories that reveal Jesus.

Learn more about Radiant Church: https://radiant.church

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What do you do when the life you planned is replaced by a diagnosis you never saw coming?

In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Nate and Cristin share the story of their daughter Maddie — from a traumatic birth and unexpected medical complications to the crushing moment of receiving a rare genetic diagnosis. They open up about missed expectations, fear in their marriage, wrestling with God, and the kindness of the Lord who prepared their hearts long before they understood why.

Ten years later, they reflect on how suffering reshaped their faith, refined their marriage, and revealed a deeper purpose — not just in healing, but in testimony. This conversation is an honest reminder that when your dream disappears, God’s design is still at work.

Everyday people. Authentic faith. Unfiltered conversations.

The Radiant Podcast features real, unscripted conversations with people from our community who are learning to follow Jesus through faith, doubt, growth, and everything in between.

No scripts. No edits. Just stories that reveal Jesus.

Learn more about Radiant Church: https://radiant.church

Watch + Listen

YouTube: https://naturl.to/radiantyoutube

Spotify: https://naturl.to/radiantspotify

Apple: https://naturl.to/radiantapple