Tasted + Seen

Ben Simms CEO of Lifeline Christian Mission, comes on the podcast and shares his journey through the "no"s but also how God has used those "no"s and turned them into great God Stories literally around the world!

Following The Lord is a lifelong journey. He changes us over time. The little moments in this life build on each other, and eventually we can look back and see how God orchestrated everything to make us more like Him. When Will was in college, his only idea of God was that He was a judge who only liked "good people," but over time, Will developed a clearer and deeper understanding of who God is and His heart for His people. In this episode, Will shares his journey to living for Jesus in Community.

Join Nathan Boldt as he shares his journey from childhood preacher to Texas church planter. Through years of ministry, Nathan has distilled his calling down to one simple truth: life is too short for church division. In this episode, he challenges us to get back to the basics—sharing the Gospel, showing the love of Christ, and sharing a meal with our neighbors.

Stop missing the forest for the trees. It’s time to stay on mission by loving and living like Jesus.

Aubrey Jeppson and her family traveled the country in an RV for three years! Three years of exploring, driving, trying new things, and—most importantly—three years of no busy schedules. They didn’t have any places they had to be or tasks they had to do; they simply got to be.

The Jeppsons saw and did incredible things, but the biggest takeaway from their adventure was a spiritual one. The Jeppson family hasn’t been the same since their journey, and we got to talk all about it in this episode!

Nathan Hoogshagen made the quick drive across town to record with us in person—and it was an absolute BLAST! There’s something special about having a guest in the studio, and Nathan brought both energy and authenticity to the conversation.

Nathan is a small business owner, a committed local leader, and someone deeply invested in the health and growth of our community. We talk about what it truly means to lead well. Leadership isn’t about titles or recognition. It’s about serving others, seeking God’s direction through prayer, and consistently putting the needs of others ahead of your own. It’s clear—both from Nathan’s life and from this conversation—that he doesn’t just talk about these principles; he lives them. Our community is stronger because of leaders like him.

Carl and Kristen Proctor had to complete a ministry internship as part of their degree at Ozark Christian College, so they spent the summer of 2025 at a small church camp in Canada. They were quickly overwhelmed and completely exhausted, but they remained faithful to the task that was laid before them and came on the podcast to share what God did through them. From start to finish, it was clear that God used their internship to impact the lives of others and to continue preparing them for the things that lie ahead, as they recently accepted a job at a different camp in Indiana.

We don’t have to have our lives all figured out. Honestly, it’s impossible to plan out every step of your life. Kate Little, the youth coordinator at Inspire Family Fellowship, knows this firsthand. There was a season when she wasn’t sure what she wanted to do, but looking back now, she’s so thankful for how kind the Lord was in placing the right people in her life and opening doors along the way. Those moments led her to a job she genuinely loves showing up for every day—one where she gets to have fun with youth while watching the Lord change their lives.

Mike Hess did NOT want to move to Colorado. He was happy in Wyoming, but in a bold step of faith, Mike moved states last in the summer of 2025, from one college campus ministry team to another. It was out of Mike’s comfort zone, that God exemplified His patience to him.  It was SO fun to chat with Mike, and hear how the Lord has begun to refresh his tired heart, answer his prayers (big and small) , and bring specific people into his life that he is able to pour into and disciple on a daily basis! We are thankful for Mike’s obedience!

Brandon came on the Tasted + Seen Podcast and shared about his dream of working in vocational ministry, where he could focus on discipleship. For a short time, Brandon was able to do just that. Shortly after becoming the discipleship pastor at Saddleback Church, God began doing something in his heart—preparing Brandon for something new. This season of preparation deeply blessed Brandon and filled him with gratitude for the way the Lord cares for us. Tune in as we chat about how good God is to prepare us for what’s next, and to hear what that next step was for Brandon!

Matt Branum joins us again on the Tasted + Seen Podcast, and he shares how God has been showing up in his life through moments of silence and solitude. We dive into this idea of spiritual disciplines, and we discuss the gift that they are to our lives, with a little bit of fun church staff banter into the conversation mix. The way that God calls us to live takes intentionality, but it is always life giving and freeing! This is such a challenging AND encouraging conversation