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Radiant Podcast
by Radiant Church
Everyday people. Authentic faith. Unfiltered conversations.The Radiant Podcast features real, unscripted conversations with people from our community who are learning to follow Jesus through faith, doubt, growth, and everything in between.No scripts. No edits. Just stories that reveal Jesus.Tune in weekly to the Radiant Podcast!Watch + ListenYouTube: https://naturl.to/radiantyoutubeSpotify: https://naturl.to/radiantspotifyApple: https://naturl.to/radiantapple#RadiantPodcast #ChristianPodcast #FaithStories #BibleTalk #GodsFaithfulness
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God Wasn't Pleased With What Jesus Did. He Was Pleased With Who He Was.
Scott Volk serves on the leadership team of the Spirit and Truth Church Network. In this conversation recorded at the Arise Shine Conference, he shares what's been burning in his heart: the question of identity. Jesus was 30 years old and had done nothing significant in ministry when God declared...
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What Happens When Your Model Leaves No Room for God.
Pastor Rich leads Hope Church in South Carolina — one church, one service for 30 years before going multisite nine years ago. Now with three campuses, he realized their model had become so optimized that it was leaving no room for the Holy Spirit to move. In this conversation recorded at the…
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Most People Quit Too Soon. One Thing Makes All the Difference.
Pastor Mike leads Radiant Jackson in Jackson, Michigan — a church he planted about 12 years ago, after nearly three decades of faithful service at Radiant Church in Kalamazoo. In this conversation recorded at the Arise Shine Conference, he reflects on what he would tell his 20-year-old self: it's...
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He Built It for 7 Years. Then God Told Him to Let It Die.
Pastor Mat spent seven years building Takeover Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Then on a Good Friday with 20 people in the room, God told him maybe the church should die. In this conversation recorded at the Arise Shine Conference, Mat tells the full story — the moment at the altar, the...
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They Joined the Network for Revival. What They Got Was Even Better.
Pastor Kent leads Kingdom Collective in Fort Wayne, Indiana — a church five and a half years old that found the Spirit and Truth Church Network after a Google search for a prayer conference for revival. In this conversation recorded at the Arise Shine Conference, he shares what it meant to be…
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Every Year He Asks God One Question. Most Pastors Never Do.
Pastor Jerry leads Radiant Ludington in Ludington, Michigan — a church he planted 12 and a half years ago with a vision to plant life-giving churches and ministries all along the coast of Lake Michigan. This past year he launched a second campus, and found himself trying to pastor two…
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Being a Child of God Costs Nothing. Being a Friend of God Costs Everything.
Pastor Jeremy leads Vertical Life Church in and around Raleigh, North Carolina. In this conversation recorded live at the Arise Shine Conference, he draws a sharp distinction between being a child of God — which costs nothing, it's simply given — and being a friend of God, which has to be...
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They Planted a Church in Mexico. Three Weeks Later They Shut Down. Here's What Happened Next.
Pastor Edgar planted a church in Guadalajara, Mexico in February 2019 — a Radiant Church plant out of Kalamazoo. Three weeks after launching, he shut it down. In this conversation recorded at the Arise Shine Conference, he talks about what it's like to do ministry in an environment where the...
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Stop Counting Seats. Start Changing Cities.
Pastor Chris leads Home Church in Northern California, with a second location in Tracy — about an hour east of San Francisco. In this conversation recorded at the Arise Shine Conference, he shares what holistic transformation actually looks like in a California mission field, the story of a man…
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68 Churches in Their Town. They Planted One More. Here's Why.
Pastor Jerimy planted Christ Chapel in Spring Hill, Tennessee — a town just south of Nashville that already had 68 churches for 45,000 people. In this conversation recorded at the Arise Shine Conference, he makes a compelling case for what revival actually looks like when it's sustainable: not…
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55 Episodes. One Church. This Is What God Did. | Season 1 Recap | Radiant Podcast
55 episodes. Real people from Radiant Church — telling the truth about what God has done in their lives. Marriages restored, prodigals coming home, and countless stories of God showing up faithful. This short recap covers everything Season 1 was about — and teases what's coming this fall in…
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Miracle Pregnancy. Impossible Loss. A God Who Stayed. | Zach & Ashley's Story | Radiant Podcast
After years of infertility, Zach and Ashley got their miracle — and then some. On New Year's morning 2022, a positive test. At six weeks: identical twins, rare and unexpected, what felt like the double portion they'd been praying for. At 21 weeks, everything changed. Twin-to-Twin Transfusion...
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40 Years Running. His Dad's Death Finally Brought Him Home. | Kyle Jennings' Story | Radiant Podcast
Kyle came home to Michigan after 18 years chasing country music in Nashville — and walked straight into the last chapter of his dad's life. From hockey dreams ended by concussions to decades of partying, failed relationships, and chasing something he couldn't name, Kyle felt God drawing him long...
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Jesus Promised You Trials. Here Is What To Do With Them. | Abree | Radiant Podcast
What if the hardest seasons of your life are building something that outlasts you? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Abree brings a conversation on resilience — and why every believer needs it. Jesus didn't promise that saying yes to him would make life easier. He promised trials.…
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Alone and Almost Dead. Then a Stranger Changed Everything. | Shelly's Story | Radiant Podcast
she had pushed everyone out of her life and was convinced that if she disappeared, no one would notice for days. In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Shelly shares how 26 years of running from God led her through a destructive marriage, eight years in an abusive relationship, and a fentanyl...
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She Almost Didn't Survive It. Then Came Three Miracles. | Jake & Jessica's Story | Radiant Podcast
What do you do when the road to having a family almost costs you your life? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Jake and Jessica share the story behind their three kids — a story that started with an ectopic pregnancy that nearly killed Jessica, followed by years of grief, failed attempts…
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Trusting God When Nothing Changes | Joey & Jenna | Radiant Podcast
What does it look like to trust God when your situation doesn’t change? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, a couple shares their ongoing journey through chronic health struggles and infertility, opening up about unanswered prayers, disappointment, and the daily choice to keep believing God…
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Randy and Anne's Story: We Chose to Tithe… Even in Debt | the Radiant Podcast
What does it look like to trust God with your money over the long haul? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Betts shares a 25-year journey of choosing to tithe while working through debt, uncertainty, and real-life pressures. What started as a struggle with control and financial security…
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Spencer's Story: Breaking Free from Perfectionism and Shame | Radiant Podcast
“I had never seriously considered quitting until that moment… it literally almost took me out.” In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Spencer shares the hidden battle behind his drive for excellence—how perfectionism, comparison, and the belief “I’m not good enough” nearly crushed his...
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Nate and Cristin's Story: When Your Child’s Diagnosis Changes Everything | Radiant Podcast
What do you do when the life you planned is replaced by a diagnosis you never saw coming? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Nate and Cristin share the story of their daughter Maddie — from a traumatic birth and unexpected medical complications to the crushing moment of receiving a rare...
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Carrie's Story: I Didn’t Think God Could Use Me | Radiant Podcast
What happens when your past feels louder than your purpose? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Carrie shares her journey of wrestling with shame, insecurity, and the quiet belief that God could use other people—but not her. She opens up about doubting her worth, comparing herself to others,...
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Brendan and Gretta's Story: We Thought God Was Absent. We Were Wrong.
What do you do when the life you prayed for keeps slipping through your hands? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Brendan and Greta share their five-year journey through infertility, misdiagnosis, chronic illness, depression, and miscarriage—and the quiet lie that began to take root: God…
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Josh and Sandy's Story: Hope is Hard
What do you do when hope keeps leading to heartbreak? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Josh and Sandy share their journey through repeated pregnancy loss, grief layered upon grief, and the emotional toll of four miscarriages back to back. They speak honestly about the shock of loss, the…
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Dom's Story: God Saved My Life
What do you do when the life you’re presenting doesn’t match the pain you’re carrying inside? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Dom shares how living for approval, hiding emotions, and carrying shame led her to a breaking point—and the moment she cried out to God to save her life. She opens...
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Ian & Sarah's Story: Trusting God With a Different Story
What happens when the life you prayed for never comes—and God invites you into a different one? In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Ian and Sarah share their journey through infertility, long seasons of unanswered prayer, and learning to trust God when their story unfolded differently than…
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Breaking Generational Curses: A Father–Daughter Redemption Story
What do you do when addiction runs in your family… and now it’s shaping your kids? This father–daughter story shows what happens when God breaks in and everything changes. In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Todd and Emily share a raw and powerful story of addiction, brokenness, generational...
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Johnny’s Story: I Couldn’t Carry It Anymore
What happens when the “I can do this on my own” life finally collapses? Johnny’s story shows the moment self-reliance broke—and surrender changed everything. In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Johnny shares his journey from a lifetime of self-reliance to a moment of total surrender that...
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Her Life Changed in the Prayer Room
What if the breakthrough you’ve been trying to earn could only come from encountering God? Tiffany’s story shows what happens when prayer moves from obligation to relationship. Tiffany shares how anxiety, striving, and emotional exhaustion brought her to the end of herself—and how God met her in...
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Positioning Yourself for God’s Wave
Have you ever been in a room where God was moving… and somehow you missed it? This episode explores why it happens—and how to position your heart so you don’t. Pastor Sean and Pastor Zach reflect on SEEK stories, moments of repentance, unity, and breakthrough, and why some people experience God’s...
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Why Fasting Still Matters (And Why It’s Not Dieting)
Fasting is one of the most misunderstood spiritual disciplines. So why does Jesus expect us to do it—and what actually happens when we fast? In this episode, Pastor Sean and Pastor Zach take a clear, practical look at biblical fasting—what it is, what it isn’t, and why Jesus assumes His followers...
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Personal or Corporate Prayer? Here’s Why It Matters
Most believers pray privately… but why does corporate prayer matter just as much? This episode breaks down the difference—and why you need both. In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Sean and Pastor Zach explore the difference between personal prayer and corporate prayer. They unpack how...
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Melissa's Story: Grief, Healing, and Redemption
How do you keep walking when the world you loved is suddenly gone? Melissa reflects on grief, faith, and the God who held her in the darkest season of her life. In this powerful episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Sean sits down with Melissa to hear her story of pain, loss, and redemption.…
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A Conversation With Rick: When God Redirects Your Life
What happens when God disrupts the life you built and calls you into something completely different? Rick shares the real story behind his journey from corporate success to full-time ministry. In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Sean sits down with his friend and coworker, Pastor Rick,...
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Ashley's Story: Finding Hope After Loss
How do you hold on to faith when loss shatters everything you knew? Ashley’s story reveals a God who meets us in grief and leads us toward hope. In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Sean sits down with Ashley to share her incredible story of redemption and hope. After losing her mother…
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Why This One Weekend Can Transform Your Life
Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Part 6: Why This One Weekend Can Transform Your LifeWhat if one weekend a year could reset your vision, strengthen your relationships, and refocus your heart on God? In this episode, discover the power of an annual...
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Why Skipping Date Night Is Hurting Your Marriage
Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Part 5: Why Skipping Date Night Is Hurting Your MarriageMarriage needs intentional time. Skipping date night might feel harmless, but over time it weakens connection and intimacy. In this episode, we’ll talk about why...
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Why Your Day Off Isn’t Helping You
Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Part 4: Why Your Day Off Isn’t Helping YouEver notice how a day off doesn’t always leave you feeling rested? That’s because true rest isn’t just time away from work — it’s Sabbath. Discover why God designed Sabbath as...
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Why This Evening Habit Will Strengthen Your Family
Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Part 3: Why This Evening Habit Will Strengthen Your FamilyThe way you end your day matters. In this episode, learn how a simple evening rhythm of prayer, Scripture, and reflection can bring peace to your home and...
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Why This Morning Habit Changes Everything
Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Transform Your Life Part 2: Why This Morning Habit Changes EverythingHow you start your morning shapes your entire day. Discover the simple habit of beginning with God — quieting your soul, reading His Word, and listening for His voice.…
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The Surprising Cure for Burnout
Join us in our mini-series, Rest Well: 5 Habits That Will Change Your Life Part 1: The Surprising Cure for Burnout Feeling burnt out, stressed, or worn down? The surprising cure isn’t working less — it’s learning how to rest well. In this episode, we explore what Jesus meant when He promised…
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Brenda’s Story: Obedience in the Hard Seasons | Radiant Podcast
In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Sean sits down with Brenda to share her powerful story of faith, obedience, and redemption. From seasons of brokenness to moments of surrender, Brenda opens up about learning to trust God even when the path didn’t make sense. Through heartbreak,...
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David’s Story: God Had a Better Plan
In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, David shares his story of plans interrupted and purpose rediscovered. After facing unexpected loss, career shifts, and seasons of uncertainty, David found that God’s plan was better than his own. His story reveals how surrender, faith, and trust in God’s...
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Why Study the Bible?
In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Sean and Pastor Zach talk about why studying the Bible is essential for every believer. They unpack the difference between reading Scripture for information and studying it for transformation, how the Word renews the mind, and practical ways to build…
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Buckie & Abree’s Story: Breaking the Cycle
In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Bucky and Abree share their powerful story of redemption, healing, and building a new family legacy. Both came from homes marked by brokenness, instability, and pain—but through Jesus, they found restoration and the strength to create something different…
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Candace's Story: My Life Changed When I Said Yes
In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Candace shares her story of anxiety, faith, and obedience. After years of battling postpartum depression and fear, one small “yes” to God began a journey that transformed her home, her faith, and her family. From a season of anxiety and panic attacks to a...
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Jenny's Story: I Wasn't Plan B
In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Jenny shares her story of adoption, identity, and hope. Born into uncertain circumstances, Jenny was adopted as a baby into a loving family that taught her God doesn’t deal in “plan B’s.” Her story unpacks the beauty of adoption, the healing of the orphan...
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Nathan’s Story: I Shouldn’t be Alive
In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Pastor Nathan shares his incredible story of survival, redemption, and legacy. From growing up in a home marked by addiction, neglect, and abuse to finding faith and purpose through the local church, Nathan’s journey reveals the power of God’s grace to...
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Sumairah’s Story: I'm Never Looking Back
In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Sumairah shares her story of redemption, healing, and transformation. Raised in a home divided between faiths and marked by confusion and pain, she spent years chasing fulfillment through relationships, work, and success—until an encounter with Jesus…
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Mary’s Story: Middle School to Missionary
In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Mary shares her journey from an ordinary girl in West Michigan to a lifelong missionary in the Philippines and beyond. She opens up about her battle with depression and doubt, her encounter with the Holy Spirit, and how a one-way plane ticket led to a…
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Joel & Amy’s Story: We Made the Choice
In this episode of the Radiant Podcast, Joel and Amy share their story of redemption, reconciliation, and radical obedience. After years of separation, infidelity, and broken trust, they reveal how God restored what seemed beyond repair. Their story is a testimony of choosing love when feelings...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Everyday people. Authentic faith. Unfiltered conversations.The Radiant Podcast features real, unscripted conversations with people from our community who are learning to follow Jesus through faith, doubt, growth, and everything in between.No scripts. No edits. Just stories that reveal Jesus.Tune in weekly to the Radiant Podcast!Watch + ListenYouTube: https://naturl.to/radiantyoutubeSpotify: https://naturl.to/radiantspotifyApple: https://naturl.to/radiantapple#RadiantPodcast #ChristianPodcast #FaithStories #BibleTalk #GodsFaithfulness
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