John Evans is widely known in Central Florida for many things, such as being a pastor, his work in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and being the PA Announcer for the UCF Knights. Now, he and his wife Kathryn have stepped out in faith to form "Voices and Choices," a non-profit that is dedicated to strengthening family relationships and personal growth. Both John and Kathryn spend this hour with Mike. Learn more about John and Kathryn's work at www.voicesandchoices.net.

It didn’t start with games.

In this episode, Krystal sits down with Travis Combs, Founder of Kingdom Forge, to tell a powerful, unexpected story about mentorship, obedience, and the kind of relationship that quietly shifts everything.

One ordinary interaction became a divine appointment.

Travis’ story reminds us that we rarely see the full impact of our obedience—until God lets us hear the story from the other side and reveals how a simple, faithful relationship can forge a new calling.

Today, Travis is taking back gaming for the Kingdom.

Through Kingdom Forge, he’s putting creators, ministries, and leaders in the driver’s seat—helping them turn faith-based and wholesome game ideas into playable experiences that don’t just entertain, but speak to the soul, stir the heart, and reflect the love and truth of Christ.

At Kingdom Forge, the mission is clear:

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

How one mentor relationship redirected an entire life

Why gaming is one of the most overlooked mission fields of our time

What it looks like to pursue excellence as an act of worship

How faith, creativity, and technology can work together without compromise

Why not every calling starts in a church—but every calling can glorify God

Kingdom Forge operates on values that shape both culture and craft:

This episode is about more than games.

It’s about influence.

You may think your small interaction doesn’t matter.

This story will challenge all of that.

Because sometimes, God uses a chicken quesadilla

🔗 Learn more or connect with Travis: https://www.kingdomforgegames.com/

It has been about 3 years since Josh Laxton assumed the role as Senior Pastor at Northland Church, one of Orlando's most well-known congregations. Josh has accomplished much for being such a young man, including achieving a PhD in Missiology, pastoring several churches, and being a professor at Wheaton College. He has a passion for Northland to be a church on mission for Christ. https://www.northlandchurch.net/

Also, a talk with Senior Counsel Stephanie Taub from First Liberty.