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Pick Up the Mike
by Harvest Church
Join Lead Pastor Mike Greiner and Executive Pastor Will Land for the Pick Up the Mike Podcast, straight from Harvest Church!
Episodes
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From Islam to Christ: Farshid's Story - Episode 129
Mike, Will, and a special guest from Iran sit down for a conversation that’ll open your eyes, starting with Netflix’s Narnia remake and what it says about the culture, then diving into the story of Farshid Rezaee, an Iranian refugee turned apologist. Raised Shiite, a Quran-reciting champion as a...
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Nick Greiner: Anxiety, Football & Starbucks - Episode 128
Nick Greiner grew up as Pastor Mike's son, a shy kid who traded New Jersey sweater vests for Western Pennsylvania after a move he did not want. He shares how childhood anxiety shaped his early years, why he fought to quit football, and how obsessive push-ups and a guitar got him through cyber...
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Romans 8:18-22, Controlling Spouses & Same-Sex Marriage - Episode 127
In this week's episode, Mike and Will pick up in Romans 8:18-22, where Paul says our present suffering isn't worth comparing to the glory to come. They dig into why all creation is groaning like a woman in labor, then tackle listener questions on dealing with a controlling spouse and why some...
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Islam, Nigeria & 9/11 - Episode 126
In this special 9/11 anniversary episode, Mike and Will open with some practical wisdom on withholding judgment and assuming the best of others' motives before diving into the main event: a hard look at Islam's history and its ongoing persecution of Christians, from Nigeria to lower Manhattan.…
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Romans 8 & Empathy vs Compassion - Episode 125
In this week's episode, Mike and Will continue their walk through Romans, picking up in chapter 8 as Paul unpacks what it means to be adopted as sons of God rather than slaves living in fear. Along the way, they wrestle with why Paul uses the word "sons" instead of "children," dig into the…
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The Lindsay Clancy Case, Data Center Wars & Romans 8 - Episode 124
In this week's episode, Mike and Will move into Romans 8, unpacking why Paul calls it the pinnacle of the whole book — starting with "no condemnation" and working through what it really means to set your mind on the Spirit instead of the flesh. Along the way, they get into a wild AI story about...
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From Kenya to the World: The Kuza Ministry Story - Episode 123
Mike and Mandy are joined by three guests from across the world for a conversation that'll open your eyes — diving into the story of Kuza, a Kenyan gospel ministry reaching people across six African countries. Then they dig into the personal stories behind it: Marvin, Matt, and Edgar — three very...
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Romans 7, Addiction, and the Abortion Law We Can't Ignore - Episode 122
In this week's episode, Mike and Will dig into Romans 7, tackling the tension every believer feels: why does the law seem to stir up sin instead of stopping it? Along the way, they wrestle with who Paul is actually describing in the chapter's hardest verses, unpack the difference between the "old...
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Swing Your Sword: A Missionary's Story Living among an Unreached People Group - Episode 121
Jay Decker grew up as a missionary kid but dreamed of nothing more than a house with a white picket fence back in America. Then his best friend died in front of him at 16, and everything changed. Hear how Jay wanted nothing to do with missions ended up inventing a business cover to reach a people...
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Romans 6, Kenya & the WNBA - Episode 120
In this week's episode, Mike and Will dig into Romans 6, wrestling with the question every Christian eventually faces: if grace covers all sin, why not just keep sinning? They break down what it means to be dead to the law but alive in Christ, and preview the "two natures" debate coming in Romans...
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Who is Josh Oliver? - Episode 119
With Mike still out of the country, Will invited Josh Oliver on the podcast to share his story. Josh grew up in Ford City, raised by a single dad after his parents' divorced early on. He shares how he made a childhood profession of faith at a VBS Harvest, spent his teen years chasing hockey and...
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Meet Redemption's Pastor Fred Neal! - Episode 118
Fred Neal grew up three feet from Kittanning High School, sleeping to bass-thumping cars and sitting in the back row where "God can't find me back here." Hear how a friend's drug-fueled seizure sent him crying out to God with a kids' Bible in hand — and how that one Sunday led to 16 years on…
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Bad Theology, Great Country: A Tour of Church Chaos & American Pride - Episode 117
Mike and Mandy dig into some of the worst preaching trends online right now — from Willow Creek's legacy to a lesbian bishop, a "God is a black woman" panel, and a Lutheran sermon that accuses Jesus of losing his temper. Then a turn toward hope: Conor McGregor's faith, an AI-made short film...
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Romans 6: Grace, Sin & the Catholic Debate - Episode 116
In this week's episode, Mike and Will dig into Romans 6, tackling the question every Christian eventually faces: if grace covers all sin, why not just keep sinning? Along the way, they break down what it means to be "baptized into His death," push back on antinomianism, and get into a real debate...
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Joe Zambotti's Testimony - Episode #115
Joe Zambotti grew up in a welding shop, riding motocross, and skipping church whenever his dad would let him — until his 13-year-old sister burned head to toe changed everything. Hear how a Pennsylvania body shop owner finally found what years of running from God never could — and how his dying...
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Matt Cooper: Breaking the Cycle - Episode #114
Matt Cooper grew up outside Fox Chapel in an angry, "name it and claim it" household. He shares how a he got saved at 14 in a cabin, spent his teen years chasing girls instead of God, found his way back through a stranger's testimony in college, met and married his wife Laura, and bounced through...
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From Hindu Temple to Follower of Christ - Episode #112
Thilak Pappu spent his early years in Kerala, India chanting Hindu devotional songs, climbing sacred mountains barefoot, and bargaining for idols at the market. But no amount of religion could answer his four questions. Hear how a Hindu worship leader from South India found what the Ganges River…
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Romans, Rings, and the Single Life - Episode #111
Mike and Will tackle an anonymous question about what it actually means to be biblically married — and whether the government has anything to do with it. Then Romans 5, where one man's bite of fruit killed the whole human race and one man's obedience saves it. And finally, a sprawling…
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The Most Overlooked Mission Field in America - Episode #110
Jim Bracelin never planned to learn sign language — just enough signs to share the gospel if he ever met a deaf person. Hear how that reluctant "bare minimum" commitment turned into decades of full-time deaf ministry, what it looks like when God moves a Scottish boy 3,617 miles just to cross your...
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Satan, Suffering & Dinosaurs - Episode #109
Mike and Will open with a question from the young adults group — does God actually hate Satan? — and find out it's harder to answer than it sounds. Then it's Romans 5, where Paul somehow makes suffering sound like good news. And finally, a crowdfunded documentary about Noah's ark, dinosaur bones...
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Abraham, Islam & Women Preachers - Episode #108
Mike and Will wrap up Romans 4, dig into why Abraham's 20-year wait is actually the whole point, and explain the difference between hope that's wishful thinking and hope that's a sure thing. Then things get interesting — five months is apparently all it takes to lose your mind on Islam and…
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No Maverick Molecules - Episode #107
Mike and Will wrap up Romans 3 and begin chapter 4, dig into Abraham as the original faith-not-works case study, and explain why being justified is a whole lot better than being pardoned. Then things get interesting — a deep dive into Islam that will either wake you up or freak you out (probably...
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Romans 3, Hitler, and the Great Delusion - Episode #106
Mike and Will work through more of Romans 3, unpack what justification actually means and why it's not the same as being pardoned, and work through the scandal of grace. Then a tour through the cultural delusion being set up in real time: the Pope's universalism, TDS as a psyop, citizen…
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No Popes in The Bible - Episode #105
Mike and Will push deeper into Romans 3, wrestle with what it actually means to "get your heart right" before communion, and answer the question Paul keeps asking — if sin makes God look good, why not just sin more? Then the Pope is everywhere in the news and it's time to talk about it — a blunt...
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Only Jews Go To Heaven - Episode #104
Mike and Will jump right into this week's episode, answering a listener question about whether it's even worth starting a family when the world feels like it's falling apart, then diving into Romans 2 where Paul drops the bombshell that true salvation has nothing to do with your bloodline or...
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Cowards, Chiasms & the Culture War in the Church - Episode #103
Mike and Will dig into Romans 2, unpack what a chiasm is and why it matters, then take on a hot-button issue facing the modern church — women pastors — tracing the debate all the way back to Betty Friedan, second-wave feminism, and the culture war that's been reshaping Christianity ever since....
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Have No Plans: Nate Adams' Story - Episode #102
Nate Adams grew up in rural Armstrong County — playing piano at church on Sundays and sneaking off to party on weekends, fooling everyone just well enough. Hear how a nominal Christian turned civil engineer traces his faith from a sweaty VBS basement to a Psalm 139 road sign, trading his PennDOT...
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Romans 2, Fearing Death and Leading Your Family Without Controlling- Episode #101
Mike and Will are back, going straight into Romans 2. They dig into judging others, self-righteousness, and why pride might be the root of more problems than you think — at home, in your marriage, and everywhere else. Plus 2 listener questions: is it a sin to be afraid of death 51:53, and how do...
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100th Episode - Special Q&A with Tina Talks Hosts!
Mike and Will are celebrating 100 episodes and invited Christina Brooks and Mandy Reedy (hosts from @TinaTalksPodcast) on for a special Q&A episode! Questions Include: Is God feminine? Why doesn't God just take away temptation? Do unsaved people's prayers actually do anything? And how did we go...
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Is AI Conscious? - Pick Up the Mike Episode #99
Mike and Will work through Romans 1:24-32, unpacking what it means that God "gave them over" and how a seared conscience works in real life. Then they bring in Grok for a live experiment and spend the second half honestly wrestling with AI — the good, the scary, and what believers should keep in...
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Wrath, Romans & the War on Iran - Pick Up the Mike Episode #98
Mike and Will are back with another packed episode — diving deep into Romans 1:18-23, unpacking why every human suppresses the truth about God and their own sin, and what that means for how we build morality without him. Then they shift to the news of the world, tackling Iran — from the 1979...
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Dirt Bags Get Saved Too - Pick Up the Mike Episode #97
Jim Seagriff grew up in Freeport, PA — partying since 14, flunking out of Clarion, and calling himself an atheist who took notes in church just to catch the pastor in a lie. Hear how a self-described dirt bag finds Christ later in life, navigates a rocky marriage, loses a son to a drug overdose,...
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Casey Diaz: Shot Caller to Soul Winner - Pick Up the Mike Episode #96
Mike and Will are joined by two guests and a conversation you won't forget — diving into the story of Casey Diaz, former LA gang member, shot caller, and now pastor, who met Jesus alone in a solitary confinement cell with no Bible and no church background. Then they dive into the story of Kenny...
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Not Ashamed of the Gospel - Pick Up the Mike Episode #95
Mike and Will are back with a packed episode — diving into Romans 1:8-17, the gospel that sparked the Reformation, and the story of Martin Luther finding freedom from a single verse. Then they shift to the news of the world, tackling the big question: what does the Bible actually say about...
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Brooke Greiner: Depression, Instagram Fame, & A Miracle Baby - Pick Up the Mike Episode #94
Pastor Mike's daughter-in-law, Brooke, shares her powerful testimony of God's relentless pursuit. From a chaotic childhood, to a desperate bathroom-floor prayer in college, watch how a depressed, guarded girl discovers real faith. Her journey takes unexpected turns through Instagram fame with…
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Ask the Pastor Q&A Round 2! (The Revenge of Pastor Daniel) - Pick Up the Mike Episode #93
Pastors Will, Isaac, and Daniel tackle tough Bible questions while Mike's away! Topics include: drinking alcohol and the "weaker brother" principle, when Christians actually go to heaven, why God commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, whether God sends evil spirits, if Marian apparitions are...
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Ministry In the Wild with Katie McAfoose - Pick Up the Mike Episode #92
While Mike was on vacation, we brought in Katie McAfoose to talk about her unique ministry with A Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP). Katie shares stories from five years of living and working in national parks, and how she shares the gospel with seasonal workers searching for...
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Harvest From the Ground Up - Pick Up the Mike Episode #91
Founding pastor Bert Jones returns to share Harvest Church's origin story—including when three families paid his salary, starting a baby changing depot, and the tiki torch service. Bert discusses his journey through church planting, missions passion, raising adult kids, the 2023 Asbury revival…
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The Book Every Christian Should Know - Pick Up the Mike Episode #90
New year, new series! Mike and Will begin their Romans study, breaking down Paul's introduction and the power of the gospel message. Plus updates on Harvest Church campuses and an eye-opening look at massive government fraud happening in Minnesota....
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Ask the Pastor Q&A Part 1! - Pick Up the Mike Episode #89
Ask the Pastor Q&A Part 1! Will pets be in heaven? What about the rapture? How do you set dating rules for your kids? Plus a short video on capitalism, and more! You won't want to miss this! ---------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to Harvest PA Podcasts so you never...
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Defending Christmas: Nativity & Trees - Pick Up the Mike Episode #88
Mike and Will dismantle the false nativity narrative, using archaeological evidence to prove Jesus wasn't "born in a barn" but in a family home in Bethlehem. They tackle the Christmas tree controversy, debunking claims that decorated trees have pagan origins. Using Romans 14, they argue for...
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Santa's Dead, Buddha Gets Smashed, and the Christmas Story - Pick Up the Mike Episode #87
Mike and Will kick off their Christmas episode with their usual chaos - smashing a Buddha idol with a 22-pound mug, debating Santa Claus, and enjoying an extended Barney Fife tangent. They eventually dive into the actual Christmas story from Matthew's gospel, going more in depth and debunking…
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Once Saved Always Saved? The Truth about Sanctification - Pick Up the Mike Episode #86
Mike and Will dive deep into sanctification... Why do Christians still struggle with sin? How do God's sovereignty and our choices work together? Can you lose your salvation? Listen along as they address these topics using Romans 8:28-30, John 6, and other key passages....
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Rock & Roll, AI, and the Future of Church - Pick Up the Mike Episode #85
Mike and Will explore Luke 20-21, examining Jesus's warnings about religious hypocrisy and end times prophecy. Then they dive into cultural change in the church—from the Jesus Movement and Christian rock in the 1970s to today's AI-generated worship music and chatbots. How should Christians…
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Suit Jackets, AI Chatbots & Jesus - Pick Up the Mike Episode #84
Pastor Daniel McCroskey joins Mike and Will to discuss Luke 20, where Jesus challenges the Pharisees about the Messiah's identity. The guys have fun poking at Daniel about everything from his suit jacket to his Bill Clinton accent (all in good fun!), but the conversation takes a sobering turn as...
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The Great Feminization: How Gender Shifted Western Civilization - Pick Up the Mike Episode #83
Pastor Mike and Will discuss Jesus's "Render to Caesar" statement and the Sadducees' resurrection question from Luke 20. Then they react to Helen Andrews' controversial talk on how the feminization of Western institutions has transformed academia, law, and politics....
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From Pastor's Kid to Prison Ministry - Pick Up the Mike Episode #82
Gary Lilly grew up as a Baptist preacher's kid, attended church his entire life, and didn't get saved until age 64. Now he serves in prison ministry through Kairos. Join Mike, Will, and Gary for an honest conversation about late salvation and the power of faithful example. Plus a deep dive into...
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Is Attractional Church Really Dead? - Pick Up the Mike Episode #81
Mike and Will tackle the "attractional church" debate after a viral video claims this model is dead. They distinguish between seeker-sensitive churches and biblically-grounded attractional approaches. Also discussed: Tucker Carlson's controversial stance on Christian Zionism, Christianity's…
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Don't Be An Undercover Christian ft. Andy Bannister - Pick Up the Mike Episode #80
Joining Mike and Will on this week's episode is Cody Lute (from the Indiana Campus) and Andy Bannister, author of "How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like an Idiot." Andy shares practical evangelism tips for everyday Christians including teaching you how to overcome fear, ask the right...
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Cancel Culture & Why God Doesn't Owe You Money - Pick Up the Mike Episode #79
Mike and Will discuss cancel culture vs. accountability, male friendship dynamics, and debunk prosperity gospel myths about tithing. Plus: why the Malachi 3:10 "test me" passage doesn't mean God will make you rich. The Blessing of a Good Insult: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJdqjS26A8...
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