Pastor Matt Salyer of The Oaks Community Church joins the Triple Thread Podcast for an honest conversation about shepherding, leadership, friendship, and community.

Matt reflects on his journey from working with children in the mental health field and studying biblical counseling to serving the local church as a pastor.

He and Lamar discuss the joys and pressures of ministry, the importance of collaborative leadership, and why pastors must remember that the people and churches they serve ultimately belong to God.

From developing new leaders and releasing completed seasons to pastoral friendship, family, and the need for rest, this episode highlights what it means to steward God’s calling with humility and open hands.

It’s a thoughtful reminder to care faithfully for the flock while continuing to follow the voice of the Great Shepherd.

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Longtime educator, pastor, and mentor Terry Shores joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share his heart for faith, family, education, and the Middletown community.

Terry reflects on the powerful example set by his grandfather, whose commitment to God and family helped shape his character and calling. He also shares how relationships with other local pastors helped him grow in ministry and taught him the importance of building God’s Kingdom together.

After more than two decades in the classroom, Terry understands that teaching involves much more than lessons and assignments. It means encouraging students, setting expectations, offering guidance, and becoming a steady presence in their lives.

It’s a meaningful conversation about mentorship, spiritual legacy, loving people through difficult moments, and choosing to be used even when the work is uncomfortable.

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Former Middletown Fire Chief Paul Lolli joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share an incredible journey of public service, leadership, faith, and perseverance.

Growing up in a family of ten children, Paul learned early the importance of serving others. That foundation led him into the fire service, where he spent decades protecting the Middletown community before becoming Fire Chief, City Manager, and later serving on City Council.

Paul offers an inside look at the realities of life as a firefighter—the victories, the tragedies, the brotherhood, and the unseen emotional weight carried by first responders. He also shares his personal battle with cancer, surviving three separate diagnoses, including a liver transplant that he credits to God's perfect timing and the power of prayer.

Throughout the conversation, Paul reminds listeners why community matters, why leadership is built on service, and why he continues to invest in the city he has always called home.

This is an inspiring conversation about courage, hope, resilience, and a lifelong heart for the Middie City.

Dr. Greg Siewny joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share his remarkable journey through medicine, community, faith, and even filmmaking.

After growing up in Middletown, an unexpected injury as a teenager introduced Greg to the world of medicine and ultimately led him to become an OB-GYN. Over a 40-year career, he helped care for generations of women and delivered thousands of babies throughout the Middletown community.

Dr. Siewny reflects on the joy and responsibility of medicine, advances in women’s healthcare, challenging deliveries, infertility, and his belief that we are here to serve others.

He also shares about his unexpected second act in acting and film production and why, even in retirement, he has no plans to stop creating, serving, and making a difference.

This episode is a meaningful conversation about purpose, calling, gratitude, and a life spent serving others.

Laura Nell Ferrell returns for Part 2 of Momma Missionary, continuing her remarkable story of faith, family, ministry, and missions.

Laura Nell shares how she and her husband, Bucky, followed God through financial uncertainty, pastoral ministry, and the step of faith that led them to begin a church in Middletown.

She also reflects on her missionary experiences in Africa, Slovakia, Greece, and beyond, including the moments when she had no choice but to trust God for direction and provision.

It’s a powerful conversation about prayer, sharing the gospel, refusing to live in worry, and leaving a legacy of faith that continues to influence future generations.

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Laura Nell Ferrell joins Lamar and Joey for Part 1 of Momma Missionary, sharing the faith, family, and experiences that shaped her remarkable life.

Laura Nell reflects on her childhood, her family’s spiritual legacy, her decision to follow Christ, and the powerful transformation that took place when her father accepted the gospel.

She also shares how she met her husband, Bucky, and how God guided them through the early years of marriage, ministry, financial uncertainty, and unexpected hardship.

It’s a meaningful story of generational faith, God’s provision, and the ordinary people whose obedience can change a family forever.

This is only the beginning. Join us next week for Part 2 of Laura Nell’s story.

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Former professional baseball player, coach, and mentor Greg Gunderson joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share his journey through baseball, community, and service.

Greg reflects on pitching at the University of Cincinnati, spending three years in the Philadelphia Phillies organization, coaching at the college level, and helping young athletes develop both on and off the field.

He also shares the meaningful story behind Do Good, an initiative that provides care packages to people undergoing cancer treatment and encourages others to make a difference wherever they are.

It’s a powerful conversation about handling failure, trusting the process, connecting with others, and finding genuine joy in someone else’s success.

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Former Cleveland Cavaliers chaplain Kenny Rule joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share his journey of faith, family, leadership, and service.

Kenny reflects on the powerful example set by his father, his family’s remarkable educational legacy, and the community that helped shape the man he is today.

From North Carolina A&T State University and a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry to church leadership and seven years serving as a chaplain for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kenny shares how God opened doors as he remained faithful and willing to serve.

It’s a meaningful conversation about compassion, leading with love and accountability, and learning to love others more unconditionally.

Longtime journalist and storyteller Rick McCrabb joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share his heart for community, writing, and the power of listening.

Rick reflects on his years covering local sports, writing meaningful community stories, and using journalism to help people feel seen and understood.

From powerful hospice stories to high school sports, family, faith, and friendship, this episode highlights the importance of telling stories with care, honesty, and compassion.

It’s a meaningful conversation about community, legacy, and the reminder that every person has a story worth hearing.

Jeff Turner joins the Triple Thread Podcast to share his story of faith, surrender, business, generosity, and community.

From growing up in upstate New York to moving to Ohio, owning a Schlotzsky’s deli, and eventually coming to faith in Christ, Jeff reflects on how God was working even before he fully realized it.

Jeff also shares about the importance of brotherhood, walking through dark seasons, supporting Pastor Lamar during a critical time, and learning what it means to live generously.

This episode is a powerful reminder that God meets us in our brokenness, surrounds us with community, and leads us into purpose.