The Known Valued and Loved Podcast

God's faithfulness isn't just something He does—it's who He is.In this episode, Sarah welcomes back Courtney Whitten for Part 2 of their conversation on the character of God. After exploring God's goodness together, they now turn their attention to one of His most comforting and dependable attributes: His faithfulness.What does it really mean that God is faithful? How do we trust His faithfulness when life is difficult, prayers seem unanswered, or circumstances feel uncertain?Through Scripture and personal testimony, Sarah and Courtney unpack the truth that God always does what He says He will do. If you've ever wrestled with disappointment, uncertainty, or wondering whether God is still at work, this conversation will encourage you to remember who He has always been—and who He will continue to be.Key Scriptures:Deuteronomy 7:9-10James 1:2-4Psalm 4:8Links:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/hippocampus

In this episode of the Known, Valued, and Loved Podcast, Sarah McMahon sits down with Holly Shaffer for a meaningful conversation about the depth and beauty of God’s mercy. Holly shares from her genuine love for the Lord, reflecting on how His mercies are new every morning and what it looks like to extend that same mercy in our everyday lives. This episode will encourage you to see God’s compassion more clearly—and to live it out more intentionally.References:In His Image - Jen WilkinLife.Church with Craig GroeschelScriptures:Lamentations 3:22-23Romans 3:23Romans 6:1-2Romans 12:1

In this episode of the Known, Valued and Loved Podcast, Sarah McMahon sits down with Courtney Whitten—a longtime friend and ministry partner—to share personal stories of God’s goodness. Through their conversation, they reflect on the ways God faithfully works in everyday moments. Our prayer is that this episode encourages you to recognize and celebrate God’s goodness in your own daily life.

On this episode of the Known, Valued and Loved Podcast, host Sarah McMahon sits down once again with Christa Runkle—a WRGC member and ministry partner—to explore the third attribute in our series on God’s love. Together they dive into a thoughtful conversation that may spark more questions than answers as they reflect on the depth and complexity of God’s love. Christa’s deep knowledge of the Lord and her willingness to share wisdom with our listeners is a true blessing. Wherever you find yourself today, our prayer is that this episode helps you understand God’s love just a little bit more.Scriptures:1 John 4:7-12John 15:9 John 3:16Matthew 18Matthew 22:37-39Resources:Logos SoftwareThe Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God by D.A. CarsonIn His Image by Jen Wilkin

Reserve Women's theme for 2026 is Known: Rooted in Christ. This year, we are exploring eight communicable attributes of God by inviting women into the podcast space with the goal to encourage women to recognize the attributes of God in their daily lives, and to equip them to imitate God's character in order to advance the Gospel.In this first episode, women's ministry director Sarah McMahon sits down with Christa Runkle, a women's ministry leader at WRGC, to discuss the topic of God's Holiness.Through relatable conversation, Christa shares about her recent studies and experiences with God's holiness with a challenge for women to be holy as He is holy...not out of duty but out of obedience, reverence, and love for Christ.Scriptures:1 Peter 1:15-17Ezekiel 1:13;28Isaiah 6:3Resources:The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer

Reserve Women's theme for 2026 is Known: Rooted in Christ. This year, we are exploring eight communicable attributes of God by inviting women into the podcast space with the goal to encourage women to recognize the attributes of God in their daily lives, and to equip them to imitate God's character in order to advance the Gospel.