Matt shares his experience growing up in the church, accepting Christ at a young age, and making his faith a priority as a teenager. Matt opens up about his parents' divorce and relational strains during busy periods of life. Matt learned God is steady and can handle our emotions. So, people should bring their emotions to God in prayer and worship. Matt desires to see the nations worship God. Matt is a church director of ministries with a background other ministries.

Susan tells the story of starting to follow Christ as a young adult and those who pointed her to Christ. Susan explains the growth and struggles of her early faith in her college and seminary years. She then shares about overseas missions and her passions for helping other women in their walk with God and bringing others to God's future kingdom. Susan loves learning about God's word and asking lots of questions. Susan is joyful and has many stories of God's work around the world.

Lois details her testimony of growing up in a Christian home in New York City and observing the faith of those around her. Lois wrestled through legalism in college, reconciling her personality to Christianity, and being consistent in her faith as a young adult. Lois learned to actively seek God, that following Chris whole-heartedly is the best adventure, and the value of spending time in beauty.

Steve shares about growing up in the church but not understanding the gospel at a young age. Steve became a Christian during college after hearing believers share their testimonies. Steve ended up switching his major and moving away from home and college. Steve trusted God for provisions while working on staff with the Navigators and has dedicated his life to disciple-making.

Roselle grew up in a Christian home in the Mennonite denomination. She decided to make Jesus lord of her life at a young age and learned the value of church, Christian community, and hard work. Roselle opens up about her motherhood to three children, one of whom has special needs, and the frustrations, fears, and needs that come with that. Roselle shares about her cancer diagnosis and the loving listener that Christians can be for those who have cancer. Roselle loves seeing Christians serve well together, commit to following God, and in intimate relationship with God. Additionally, Roselle talks about her passions, eternal perspective, sin's effect on the world, listening to the Holy Spirit daily, and more.

For this episode, I sit down with Mike to hear his testimony. Mike shares about growing up with divorced parents and limited time in church. Mike became a Christian at age 31 after learning the gospel and about the Bible through online sermons and increasing in-person church. Mike is open about his testimony with others and seeks to love and welcome others in a God-honoring way. Mike works doing paving and represents Christ at work through trying to answer faith questions, practicing patience, trying to live like Christ, and apologizing when necessary.

Chris tells his testimony of God's work in his life. He shares about growing up in an involved Christian home and recognizing his own need for Jesus in high school. Chris explains what God has taught him as a father, spouse, and pastor. Chris has a heart to be with others in their trials, listen to others, rely on God in ministry, learn constantly, seek God's presence throughout the day, trust God's slow work, and imitate Christ.

Jeremy tells of his testimony of recognizing sin and having a merciful pastor's heart at a young age. Jeremy shares about God guiding him through various professions to his current ministry. He joyfully tells others about the Gospel and Jesus and views that as a privilege. Jeremy has an obviously loving heart for the lost and never regrets gospel conversations. I hope his testimony and God's work in his life blesses you.

Noelle shares about her close knit Christian family and church upbringing. Noelle opens up about anxiety, fearing people, and hearing God tell her to look to Christ. God turned Noelle's fear of man into a love for others. God led Noelle to pursue counseling as a career because of her love for helping others.

Barb shares about growing up in a Christian home, growing in a desire for overseas missions, going to plant a church in Mongolia, serving locally with refugees and their children, driving Amish, growing in personal study and knowledge of the Word of God, and sharing about God in everyday conversations.