He grew up sleeping in abandoned houses. No stability. Just cold nights, empty stomachs, and a skateboard to outrun the pain.

Church didn’t make sense. The Bible sounded like fiction. And if God was real—where was He when he needed Him most?

This is the story of a man, named Jake Benz who grew up with nothing but questions. Is the Bible legit? Is God even real? Can anything broken ever be made whole again? The more he asked, the more he searched—and the deeper the truth hit.

His questions didn’t lead him away from God. They led him straight into the fire of something real.

Today, he owns a Demented, local skateshop that’s become more than just a place to buy boards—it’s become a refuge for kids with nowhere else to go. A church without walls. A sanctuary wrapped in grip tape, loud music, and raw conversations.

He doesn’t preach from a pulpit—he preaches through presence. Through scars. Through stories.

This episode is for the ones who’ve doubted everything. For the ones who still do. For the ones who feel more at home in a skatepark than a sanctuary.

Because sometimes the road to Jesus starts with brutal questions and busted knuckles.

Tap in. This one hits different

What happens when the dream dies—but the calling is just beginning?

In this raw and honest conversation, we sit down with former professional baseball player, Curtus Moak, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds, only to have his career abruptly cut short by injury. But that devastating loss didn’t end his story—it redirected it.

Now the lead pastor of a non-denominational, charismatic church, he opens up about taking over a decades-old church culture, the tension of leading into a new generation, and the unshakable lessons he learned in the wilderness. We talk about marriage, identity, spiritual authority, burnout, and what it really means to follow Jesus in 2025.

🔥 You’ll hear:

What baseball taught him about pastoring
How you honor the old while building something new
The cost of changing church culture
And why the church still matters today
This isn’t just a story of leadership—it’s a story of loss, grit, growth, and resurrection.

👇 Drop a comment: What hit you the hardest from this conversation?
🔔 Subscribe for more real stories of faith, failure, and the fight to lead with purpose.

Meet The Northeast 3: Jeremiah, David & Troy — three pastors, one wild brotherhood, and a movement that’s shaking up the next generation in Northeast Ohio.. And some of my favorite people on the planet!

 From revival to ridiculous food takes (yes… peanut butter), we talk raw faith, real-life ministry, and why the world AND the church still desperately need Jesus.

They’re not just pastors. They’re prophetic voices in sneakers—leading a multicultural, multigenerational explosion at Church on the Northcoast that’ll stretch your faith and stir your spirit.

 Brotherhood.

 Revival.

 Laughter.

 JESUS.

 Episode Title: “It’s Just Peanut Butter” (…trust us, it’ll make sense )

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You know him as Luke Cage.

You’ve seen him in Million Dollar Baby, Men in Black, Plane, Jessica Jones, Law & Order and more…

But you’ve never heard Mike Colter like THIS.

This Friday, we go beyond the spotlight — into the heart of the man behind the muscle. 

In this unfiltered, soul-stirring episode of The Fringe Podcast, Mike opens up about his passion for the outcast, the overlooked, and the forgotten. What drives him is so much more than fame.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re on the outside looking in — this convo is for you.

Episode drops Friday.

Don’t just stream it — share it.

The Fringe Podcast is now streaming on all platforms, with new episodes dropping every Friday!

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In this soul-stirring episode, we sit down with Division 1 South Carolina Gamecocks Strength and Conditioning Coach Luke Day — a man whose mission reaches far beyond the weight room. 

Coach Day unpacks his transformative philosophy of “struggling well,” revealing how adversity, when embraced with purpose, can become a crucible for grit, healing, and unshakable character. 

From the field to faith, Luke opens up about the neuroscience of perseverance, recovering from trauma, and how coaching young athletes is nothing short of sacred work. With raw honesty and spiritual depth, he shares how his relationship with Jesus fuels every rep, every word, and every moment. This isn’t just about building stronger athletes — it’s about building stronger souls.

For more on Luke Day and Man Child Media visit: www.themanchildmedia.com

#strugglewell #faithandfootball #strengthcoach #Gritandgrace #division1football

She Woke Up a Wife — and Went to Bed a Widow

One phone call. One moment. And everything was gone. Her husband — gone in an instant. No warning. No time to prepare. Just her, three boys, and a grief too heavy to carry.

This isn’t an inspirational story wrapped in a bow. It’s a gut-wrenching, soul-baring account of what it feels like when your world explodes — and God doesn’t stop it. Kristina talks about the night her life shattered, the suffocating silence that followed, and how, somehow, Jesus met her there — not to fix it, but to crawl into the wreckage with her.

If you've ever screamed into the void, begged for answers that never came, or wondered if God really sees you in the dark — this story will wreck you, and maybe help you breathe again.

👣 What do you do when the miracle doesn’t come?
💔 How do you raise three boys while grieving the love of your life?
✝️ Can God really be good when everything hurts like hell?

🔔 Subscribe for unfiltered stories of faith, suffering, survival, and the slow work of healing.

To explore more of Kristina and Jeff's journey along with their three boys visit: 

https://www.airstream.com/blog/endless-caravan-wild-free-ones-intro/

https://www.airstream.com/blog/endless-caravan-wild-free-ones-5/

https://www.airstream.com/blog/wild-free-ones-7/

Jeff Jones Photography: Instagram / @ohsnapjeff

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He Rode with the 1%... Then Lost EVERYTHING to Meth 💀 | But What Happened Next Will Leave You Speechless 🙏

Mike was no stranger to danger. A former 1% outlaw biker, his life was fueled by adrenaline, violence, and a crippling meth addiction that took everything—his family, his freedom, his soul. He was a man on the brink… until something unbelievable happened.

In this raw, unfiltered journey from the edge of death to redemption, Mike shares how Jesus, a faithful community, and radical support helped him rise from the ashes. This isn't just another recovery story—this is about real transformation, true brotherhood, and the kind of hope that pulls you out of the darkest pit.

🔥 You won’t believe where he is now.💬 WATCH till the end—it might just change your life.👍 LIKE if you believe in second chances.📢 SHARE this if you know someone who needs hope.🙏 COMMENT “Amen” if you believe no one is too far gone.

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Episode 11, "The Quiet Witness: Where Words Fail, Presence Speaks" explores Sarah's journey as a new hospital chaplain, previous prison chaplain and the impact of chaplains on the lives of our hosts and others during their lowest moments in life. 

One of the most powerful things we can learn to do as followers of Jesus is learning to practice presence with the people around us. To sit with them and listen more than we speak during their pain, suffering and loss. 

Episode 10 "Flushing Toilets" features our youngest guest yet, Eliana Davis. This Father and daughter duo discuss everything from God, unexpected loss, favorite songs, the weirdness of her dad and of course the movie Matilda. Why the title, "Flushing Toilets"? You'll find out soon enough!