The Living Bulwark Podcast

Part 2 of stories by Billy and Suzanne Kelly from Glasgow, Scotland. They swap stories with Jon of the Lord’s work in their lives, from Glasgow to Michigan and back again.

Jon is joined by Billy and Suzanne Kelly from Glasgow, Scotland. They swap stories of the Lord’s work in their lives, from Glasgow to Michigan and back again.

We’re joined by Martin Steinbereithner, who shares from his many years of living in and serving communities around the world, from Austria to Michigan to Poland to Africa. We discuss mission, consulting, community life and more.

Ashlee Shaffer shares her journey of experiencing the Lord’s miraculous work, even in hard times. We also talk career, UCO and fellowship and outreach among young professionals.

Mary Bogdan shares about how the Lord used a dramatic disruption in her life to bring her to an unexpected place, and the fruit that this has borne in her life.

Lifelong community member Ellen Gryniewicz describes the early days of the community movement and a few stories from her involvement with community over the years.

Betsy Schleeter talks with Jon and Bridget about her family’s journey from Minnesota to Kansas City to be a part of a new community there, with lots of details about the Lord’s amazing provision, challenges faced, and grace received.

Tony Silcock’s stories spill over into this month’s episode, as the hits just keep coming. Listen in to be inspired by these tales of the Lord’s goodness and grace.

Tony Silcock joins us this month to talk about growing up in Belfast, his trajectory through Youth Initiatives, and his work now in leading the organization.

Life is not the same at every age. The things we like, the things we can do, and the things we struggle with don’t stay the same as the decades pass. Nancy Miller from the People of Hope talks about what it looks like to share life in community with members spanning many generations. 

The Lord places many calls in our lives but what do you do when it seems like two calls two calls to mission don't line up perfectly? Jeff and Jackie Wald from Community of Christ the Redeemer share about foster care, adoption, and life in covenant community. 

Jon unveils his secret podcast scheme, and he and Bridget tell tales from their past.