The Knock Podcast

In this gripping conclusion to Jeremy Veninga's story, we move past the side quests and into the moment of truth. Jeremy opens up about the "out-of-body" feeling of living a double life—climbing the stairs of a church while still returning to a home that held him in bondage. If you've ever felt like you were "running and gunning" but coming up empty, this episode is your wake-up call. From a desperate prayer on a lonely hill to a sudden, audible command at a workstation that changed everything in a heartbeat, Jeremy's experience challenges everything we think we know about the timeline of freedom. It's a raw look at what happens when you finally stop trying to "subtract" the darkness on your own and start adding the only presence that actually satisfies. We dive into the "secret sauce" of surrender and why the heaviest crosses aren't meant to be carried alone. Whether you are battling your own struggles or walking alongside someone who is, Jeremy's testimony is a massive testament to the fact that you do not have to fight alone. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/RGteaW3Wv68 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Does a strong Christian foundation guarantee a straight path? In Part 1 of Episode 37 of The Knock podcast , Jeremy Veninga sits down to share his gripping testimony. After a sudden family disruption at age 12 , Jeremy traded his structured upbringing for the illusion of worldly freedom. What started with a joint at 13 quickly spiraled into manufacturing methamphetamine. Yet, even while carrying a meth lab in his trunk and going days without sleep , Jeremy explains the profound dichotomy of knowing God was still right by his side—proven by a miraculous $20 bill on the side of the highway. We dive into the danger of the "slippery slope" of compromise , the ways we try to replace God's peace with counterfeit addictions , and why we as Christians need to stop categorizing sin. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/tCV2fQ8CCVc Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In the conclusion of this powerful two-part series, Jay Jamison shares the raw, unfiltered moment his life finally broke. Sitting alone at 3:00 AM, surrounded by the remnants of his old life and a feeling of absolute hopelessness, Jay was finally brought to his knees. It was a desperate cry for a way out that was answered in a way he never expected. What follows is a remarkable journey of redemption—moving from a drug-induced seizure that left him dead for 17 minutes to finally finding the "home" he had been searching for his entire life. Jay discusses the crushing momentum of a downward spiral, the vital importance of biblical community, and what it truly looks like to live a life of total surrender after finally running out of road. If you feel like you've hit a wall or that you're too far gone, Jay's story is a testament to the truth that no matter how deep the hole you've dug, God's grace is deeper. If you feel like you've hit a wall or that you're too far gone, Jay's story is a testament to the truth that no matter how deep the hole you've dug, God's grace is deeper. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/RGteaW3Wv68 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

How does a man go from having a "gang file" and face tattoos born out of self-hatred to finding peace and purpose behind a barber chair? In the first half of this powerful two-part episode, Jay Jameson joins Gerrad and Bobby to pull back the curtain on a life defined by "the victim Olympics". Jay shares the raw reality of growing up in a secular home marked by abuse, which eventually led him to seek a sense of belonging in the aggressive, high-octane world of the hardcore and punk metal scenes. For years, Jay used aggression as an outlet and pride as a shield, but the world he built eventually came crashing down. In this episode, Jay describes the devastating night he hit absolute rock bottom—losing his business, his home, and his relationship all at once, leaving him with nothing but his vehicle. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/EVPeVyQaBB8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

What does life actually look like after you say "yes" to the knock? In Part 2 of our conversation with Aaron Shafer, we move past the moment of surrender and into the season of restoration. Aaron gets incredibly vulnerable about the "fruit" of his obedience—specifically how God began to heal the relationships under his own roof. He shares the powerful transition from being a demanding "coach" to his children to becoming a present, loving father. We also dive into a deep discussion on what it truly means to be "sober-minded," the challenge of removing worldly crutches like alcohol and THC, and the spiritual discipline of fasting. This episode is a roadmap for any man looking to bridge the gap between a Sunday profession of faith and a Monday-through-Saturday walk of leadership and discipline. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/RGteaW3Wv68 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

What happens when a professional athlete hits rock bottom and realizes that everything he built was on a foundation of pride? In Part 1 of our conversation with Aaron Shafer, we explore the raw and honest story of his "wake-up call"—a journey from the highs of pro baseball to the crushing weight of personal exhaustion and a failing business. After years of relying on himself and his own talent, Aaron found himself at a breaking point. A blunt, late-night conversation with a friend who told him he "needed Jesus" initially made him furious, but it planted a seed he couldn't ignore. Join us as we hear about the desperate prayer in a kitchen that changed the trajectory of his life forever and led him to walk away from his business with absolutely no backup plan. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/RGteaW3Wv68 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Most men experience the "slow fade"—drifting from God not by a sudden crash, but by slowly elevating their own pride, career, or even their biblical knowledge above a true relationship with Christ. Retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder and mentor Kevin Ford joins the show to discuss the danger of building a kingdom on your own ego. From living the fast-paced "rockstar" lifestyle as a touring Chippendales dancer to chasing accolades on the bodybuilding stage, Kevin experienced firsthand how easily worldly ambition can become an idol. But his biggest wake-up call didn't come from the secular world—it came inside the church. Kevin breaks down why having "perfect" theology doesn't equal a perfect heart, the arrogance of trying to win arguments instead of saving souls, and why true leadership always looks like serving the "least of these" If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/XEOcVK15_Dg Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Most men are just reacting to life. They're playing defense—trying to survive the hits and white-knuckling the "I got this" mentality. But a defensive strategy is a losing game. In this episode, former college athlete Alec Wallingsford shares the moment his "best thinking" failed him. From hiding his faith in the locker room to a high-stakes reckoning in a hospital room, Alec breaks down how he had to "fire himself" as the main character of his own life. We're diving into the tactical shift from self-reliance to running an offensive scheme for your family—starting with auditing your "inputs" to change your "output." If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/7h3sq5JZB1w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Are you tired of being the one who has to hold everything together? In this special highlight episode of The Knock Podcast, we bring together five powerful stories from Kirby, Travis, Megan, Will, and Darryl, all of whom reached a point where their "best thinking" and careful planning finally failed them. From the pinnacle of professional sports to the middle of a gang shootout, and from the isolation of rehab to the high-pressure world of hyper-vigilant planning, these guests share the exact moment they realized self-reliance is a dead end. If you are feeling exhausted by the weight of your own expectations or the need to control every outcome, this episode is a roadmap for trading that burden for the peace of Christ. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/owfvUn-vvGw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

What happens when the "rug gets pulled out" from your business or your personal life? In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Steph Allen, founder of The Brotherhood Group, for a raw conversation on what it actually looks like to be "refined by fire." Steph opens up about his journey from living a "double life" as a college athlete to becoming a father and husband who leads his home with intentionality. We dive into the "snake dreams" that both Steph and Gerrad experienced, the reality of spiritual attacks, and the painful lessons learned while navigating divorce and "church hurt." If you've ever struggled with tying your self-worth to your bank account or wondered how to be a better spiritual leader for your family, this episode is a roadmap for finding your true identity in Christ. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/4L8V_MiIA1w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

What do you do when you hit a wall—not just in the gym, but in your walk with God? In this first-ever virtual episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with former CU teammate and strongman Alex Kelley to discuss the discipline required to move from "good" to "great." Alex shares his unique journey growing up as a missionary kid in Spain and San Diego, and how his travels to the jungles of Peru and the schools of Uganda shaped his perspective on gratitude. He opens up about the "athletic mirror"—how God uses his plateaus in strongman training to reveal spiritual complacency—and why he decided to break the mold through the "Bible in a Year" challenge. Whether you feel stuck in a "boring" routine or are striving for excellence in your career and faith, Alex's story is a powerful reminder that God doesn't call us to be mediocre. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/h624IktAb6Y Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

What happens when you finally stop running and open the door? In this special highlights episode, we journey back through some of the most profound and transformative moments from The Knock. While every guest comes from a different walk of life—from the high-stakes world of business to the bright lights of The Voice—they all reached a singular "fork in the road" where their own strength was no longer enough. We are revisiting these testimonies not just to look at the past, but to provide a daily reminder for our own walk in faith. Join us as we reflect on: Chelsea Thomas on the beauty of "palms up" living and the radical obedience required to follow God into the unknown. Maria Granados on how to find an unshakeable identity when sitting in the "classroom of suffering." Matt Granados on the miraculous "breath of life" and the moment his illusion of control was shattered. Tess Boyer Schenck on the radical freedom found in the Father's love when we finally drop the "performance." Pastor Mark Griffith on the power of finding true leadership through "insignificance" and the call to serve others. These stories serve as a testament to what God has done and a challenge for what He is asking of us today. Whether you are currently "white-knuckling" your circumstances or looking for the strength to take the next step, let these moments remind you: God is always knocking. The question is, will you answer?   Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61... Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

What happens when you're called to lead but still feel like you're "in the process" of growing? In this special solo episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby takes the mic to answer a compilation of questions sent in by listeners. From the "imposter syndrome" of leadership to the practical challenges of raising a family in a "loud and busy" world, Bobby offers a raw and transparent look at his own journey of faith. Bobby breaks down the "Canoe Analogy"—a powerful warning for parents against just "drifting" with the flow of the world—and shares practical tools like Digital Sunsets to reclaim presence in the home . He also explores the rhythm of discernment, sharing a personal story about finding a long-sought answer on his own coffee table . Whether you are wrestling with doubt or trying to simplify your God-given purpose, this Q&A is a guide for anyone looking to stay intentional while answering the "knock." If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?   YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/YIeiuarud8c Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

What happens when a man has all the physical discipline in the world but lacks a spiritual foundation? In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby sits down with the show's first-ever repeat guest, Justin Northern, to discuss the explosive growth of YOKED—a movement designed to pull men out of isolation and into intentional leadership. Justin explores the "softening" of the modern church and why men are often left feeling unchallenged. He breaks down the crucial difference between sacrifice (a concept every gym-goer understands) and surrender (the spiritual act of giving control to Christ). Using the powerful metaphor of the "Pace Car," Justin explains why a father's spiritual speed determines the trajectory of his entire household. From vulnerable stories of leading his family with humility to the "99 for the One" mentality of his ministry, Justin issues a call to arms for men to stop being "lone wolves." Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or someone looking for deeper purpose, this conversation is a blueprint for building a life that is truly "Yoked" to the Father. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/8HLSCLRAezs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61... Connect with our Guest:  Instagram: https: https://www.instagram.com/j.northern416/ Website: rosemarywoodsdesign.com

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with Danielle Fogarty, a professional wedding photographer who spent years chasing "gold stars" and professional validation. Danielle opens up about the exhaustion of the "hustle"—shooting 45 weddings a year while maintaining a "picture-perfect" exterior—and how a season of profound "stillness" through motherhood and grief finally brought her to a place of true surrender. The conversation centers on the defining "valley" of her life: her father's battle with Alzheimer's and the miraculous ways God showed up in the midst of the fog. The conversation goes deeper into what God is currently chiseling away in Danielle—moving her from a performance-based identity to a secure foundation as a daughter of God. Danielle shares the incredible story of her father's baptism, a "full-circle" moment where, despite his fading memory, he recognized the Living Water. She reflects on her "1% surrender" in a hospital chapel and why she now views her father's passing not as a tragedy, but as a "transition to glory" and a spiritual gift that saved her own life. Bobby, Gerrad, and Danielle finish by discussing the power of breaking generational cycles and why answering the "knock" often requires us to let go of the camera and simply be still in the presence of the Father. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/Rm_QUOKEBbE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=abdaced21f644281 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with four-time world champion wakeboarder Kirby Liesmann for a powerful conversation about what happens when the pursuit of worldly excellence meets the radical grace of God. Kirby opens up about the "crash and burn" moments of his professional career—navigating the performance anxiety he called "the cook" and the vanity of the pro circuit—and how answering "the knock" led him to a life of total surrender. He shares the incredible testimony of his ACL being miraculously healed through prayer and the authority of the believer, proving that God's power is as real on the water as it is in the prayer room.   The conversation goes deeper into what God is currently chiseling away in Kirby—shifting his identity from "world-class athlete" to "son" and learning to lead with humility instead of self-reliance. Kirby reflects on how the "grind" of entrepreneurship and professional sports can quietly feed pride, and why he is now embracing a season of intentional rest and stillness. He also shares the beautiful story of how God orchestrated his relationship with his wife, Sydney, after he committed to biblical standards and moral surrender. Bobby, Gerrad, and Kirby finish by discussing the importance of staying focused on prayer and obedience, reminding us that true victory isn't found on a podium, but in the presence of the Holy Spirit. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode:https://youtu.be/m8elJaOuzec  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with our Guest:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kirbysschoolofwake/ Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down for a real, unfiltered conversation after hearing nearly 20 testimonies. They talk through the common threads they keep seeing—how so many stories begin with control, collapse into anguish, and ultimately lead to the same turning point: a desperate need for the presence of the Holy Spirit. As they reflect, they also unpack why testimonies don't just impact the audience—they've become a weekly reminder of where God pulled them from, and why gratitude matters without living stuck in the past. The conversation goes deeper into what God is currently chiseling away in them—identity, pride, emotional reactions, and the struggle to lead with humility instead of self-reliance. They also reflect on how athletics can build confidence while quietly feeding pride, and why their "crash and burn" seasons were necessary to redirect their lives toward God's calling. Bobby and Gerrad finish by sharing what they see ahead for The Knock—more conversations like this, bringing their wives into future episodes, and staying focused on prayer and obedience as the podcast continues to reach people in ways they may never fully see. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode:https://youtu.be/y-Ki7Vcq7g8  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, hosts Bobby and Gerrad sit down with their second out-of-state guest, Darryl Brown, joining from California. Darryl shares how his faith foundation began with a powerful example in his grandfather—a longtime pastor whose greatest desire was that his family would know Jesus. But like many, Darryl had to move from inherited faith to a personal relationship with Christ, and his path took him through identity struggles, construction culture, and a painful descent into opioid addiction that grew from prescriptions into dependency. Darryl opens up about multiple rehab attempts, the moment God met him in a desert facility during withdrawal, and how that encounter became an "unshakable faith" turning point—while also being honest about relapse after baptism and what it taught him about surrender, grace, and changed desires. Now walking in freedom with years of sobriety, Darryl's story is a reminder that God can turn the darkest detours into purpose, and that no one is too far gone to be pulled back under His wing. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode:https://youtu.be/m8elJaOuzec  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with our Guest:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darrylbrownwp/ Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

Bobby and Gerrad come together for the first annual Christmas episode of The Knock Podcast—no guest this time, just the two brothers sharing a fun, honest conversation about the season. They kick things off with classic Christmas debates (real vs. fake trees, worst gifts ever, favorite songs), a few laughs, and real-life moments from what the holidays look like in their homes right now. At the heart of the episode, Bobby and Gerrad shift the focus to what truly matters—keeping Christ at the center of Christmas in a culture that often drifts toward everything else. They share practical ways they're building faith-centered traditions with their families, discuss navigating personal convictions without division, and reflect on the humility woven throughout the Christmas story, reminding listeners that Christmas is ultimately about celebrating the birth of Jesus with gratitude, servant-heartedness, and obedience. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/hYqKugnCyeA  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Jacob Gaspard, our first out-of-state guest, who flew in from south Louisiana after feeling a clear call from God to be obedient. Jacob shares his raw and unfiltered journey from a broken childhood, addiction-filled environments, divorce, and spiritual distance… to a moment that would completely change his life forever. After being diagnosed with a degenerative form of muscular dystrophy and told he had only years to live, Jacob reached the end of himself. With nothing left to hold onto, he surrendered his life to Christ—and what happened next stunned doctors and defied medical explanation. Just 45 days later, the disease was gone. Jacob opens up about anger toward God, wrestling with faith, the fear of obedience, and how distractions—even "good things"—can keep us from God's will. He also shares what true surrender looks like, how God stripped away control, business idols, and identity, and why obedience in the moment matters more than comfort or logic. This episode is a reminder that God is always working, even when it feels like silence—and that miracles often follow surrender. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode:  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with our Guest: Website: https://salesbosstraining.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejacobgaspard/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.gaspard.872628 Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...  

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with chiropractor, wife, mom, and follower of Christ Dr. Megan Malone to talk about the silent battles so many women face—miscarriages, postpartum struggles, hormonal transitions, and the shame that often comes with them. Dr. Megan shares how God led her into women's reproductive health through her sister's endometriosis, how He's now stirring her heart to serve women in perimenopause, and why these physical transitions are deeply spiritual moments too. Dr. Megan reveals how isolation becomes the enemy's playground, why women need vulnerability over silence, and how husbands can better support their wives through postpartum anxiety and emotional overwhelm. She also explains the impact of something as simple as your social media algorithm on a new mom's mental health—and gives practical steps to protect your home spiritually. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode:https://youtu.be/FCrW8Mp3hys  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with our Guest: Website: https://drmmalone.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmmalone/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofallonmochiropractor Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Travis Zessinger — a husband, father, and familiar face at Project Power — to unpack the story behind a life that looked "full" on the outside but felt empty on the inside. Travis opens up about spending more than a decade in the "lukewarm" phase of faith, believing in God but never truly knowing Him. What changed everything wasn't a rock-bottom moment, but a quiet conviction that something deeper was missing. With encouragement from brothers like Matt and Justin, a study Bible he avoided for five weeks, and a powerful encounter that shifted the atmosphere of his home, Travis finally surrendered — and life hasn't been the same since. We dive into how God has been pruning him, reshaping his heart, transforming how he leads his family, and breaking old patterns of anger, ego, and emptiness. Travis shares raw moments of conviction, the importance of solid men in your corner, the power of Scripture, and why surrendering control to God brings a freedom the world can't offer. If you've ever felt stuck, "kind of" Christian, or unsure what's missing in your life, Travis's story will hit home in a way that's honest, relatable, and full of hope. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode:https: https://youtu.be/Ja5uEWkidOM  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with our Guest:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.zessinger Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Mark Joe, whose journey runs from prison cells and compulsive lying to radical honesty, real repentance, and a bold life with Jesus. Mark shares how a moment of clarity in solitary confinement—simply deciding to stop lying—became the first step God used to completely redirect his life. From there, he describes years of searching for truth, developing a deep prayer life, reading Scripture, and eventually being wrecked by God's grace in the back row of a church service that led him to finally surrender to Jesus. Today, Mark runs Omen Coffee in the heart of a progressive city—not as a trendy business, but as a ministry ground zero. The shop has become a hub for young adults, Bible studies, baptisms, and conversations for people who are hungry for God but hesitant to walk into a traditional church. He talks about rebuilding his relationship and marriage through obedience, watching God restore what was broken, and why marketplace ministry and everyday boldness matter just as much as a pulpit. If you're wrestling with faith, frustrated with "church people," or just wondering if God is real, Mark's testimony will challenge you to open your Bible, talk to God honestly, and give Jesus a real chance. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode:https://youtu.be/DTJXsDMCtds  Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with our Guest:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markanthonyjoe/ Website: https://omencoffeeco.com/ Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Jeff Garner — a single father, business owner, and man who has walked through darkness most people can't imagine. Jeff grew up bouncing between instability, addiction, and survival. By eleven years old he was already drinking and smoking, and by his teenage years he was fully consumed by the lifestyle he once idolized. What started as fun quickly became a prison. The hole in his heart only grew deeper, and eventually he found himself living without hope, without direction, and without any sense of freedom. But God never stopped knocking. Jeff shares how years of pain, brokenness, and near-death moments finally brought him to a point where the only thing he could do was cry out for help. His journey into recovery wasn't clean or quick, but it became the path where God met him, taught him how to surrender, and slowly rebuilt the foundation of his life. For years Jeff prayed to a God he barely understood, only to later realize that Jesus had been pursuing him the entire time. When he finally opened the Scriptures and read the Gospels for himself, everything clicked — the freedom he'd been chasing, the healing he couldn't find, and the peace he'd never experienced all made sense in the person of Christ. Jeff's story is raw, honest, and filled with reminders that real transformation doesn't happen through willpower — it happens when you finally stop running and let God take over. Whether you're struggling with addiction, battling distraction, or wrestling with what faith even means, this conversation is a powerful reminder that Jesus meets us exactly where we are… and He never leaves us there. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/3Rzq1_t2yR4  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with our Guest:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rags.to.realestate/ Website: https://homestretchpropertymanagement.com/?brid=c4MzyT5z8gWCV44kHpnZrw Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Mark Griffith — a husband, father, and minister with over 12 years in ministry — to talk about what it really means to move from believing in God to fully surrendering to Him. Mark opens up about growing up in one of the least biblically minded cities in America, wrestling with identity and purpose as a college athlete, and the defining moment that led him to say, "Yes, Lord" — no conditions attached. From battling addiction and pride to finding true freedom through confession, community, and the power of the Holy Spirit, Mark's story is a raw reminder that transformation begins where control ends. Together, we dig into topics of obedience, fatherhood, faith under pressure, and the tension between doubt and trust — discovering how God uses every season, even the hard ones, to draw us closer to Him. If you've ever questioned your faith, struggled with surrender, or wondered how to hear God's voice in the middle of transition, this episode is for you. Mark's testimony will challenge and encourage you to lay it all down and truly let God lead.   If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?   Connect with our Guest: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markxgriff Instagram: Instagram.com/markgritty/ Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Mark Hynes of Welded Horn BBQ to explore how God can turn simple gifts—like great food and a welcoming table—into a ministry that binds communities together. Mark opens up about fatherhood and the honest, hard questions kids ask about heaven and suffering, sharing how those conversations have deepened his own walk. He reflects on seasons of struggle, from personal loss to the pressures of building a business, and how choosing service—feeding the homeless, showing up for neighbors, giving quietly—has become a daily act of worship. We also talk about guiding children toward a faith that's truly their own, the importance of reading Scripture in context, and why discernment matters when churches and culture send mixed messages. Mark's story is a reminder that God redeems messy lives, uses ordinary obedience, and often works through a shared meal to bring people closer to Him. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/D56gD9LR8Rk  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=e5ae240fd5d547d6 Connect with our Guest: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.hynes.1276 Spotify: https://www.facebook.com/welded.horn Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with Tess Boyer—a worship leader, mom, and former contestant on The Voice—to unpack her journey from chasing fame to finding complete freedom in Christ. Tess opens up about her years in entertainment, performing under the bright lights of television and the NFL, and how pride, identity, and the pressure to perform slowly pulled her away from the truth she was raised in. But everything changed the moment she fully surrendered—walking away from the spotlight and allowing God to rebuild her life from the inside out. She shares the lessons she's learned about revival, repentance, and identity, the danger of pride even inside ministry, and how God used her season of obscurity to teach her what true worship really means. Tess also vulnerably speaks about her recent loss, revealing how even in heartbreak, God's hand of protection and love never left her side. If you've ever struggled with letting go of control, finding your worth outside of titles, or hearing God's voice in the midst of busyness—this episode will meet you right where you are. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?   YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/cM2u0Xg2J5k Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06   Connect with our Guest:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tess.boyer.schenck/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tess.mbu     Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Justin Northern — husband, father, and founder of Rosemary Woods Design — to hear how God completely transformed his life. From running a restaurant and facing crippling debt, to nearly ending his own life, to finding redemption, faith, and purpose through Jesus — Justin's story is one of raw honesty, divine intervention, and restoration. Justin opens up about battling identity, pride, and rejection through years in corporate America, the moment God literally saved his life, and how losing everything became the turning point that led him home to his family and back to Christ. He shares how God turned his pain into purpose, how he now leads his family in faith, and what it truly means to walk in obedience — even when it doesn't make worldly sense. This episode is a wake-up call for anyone feeling distant, distracted, or defeated. Justin's journey is living proof that God can rebuild what the world breaks — if you're willing to open the door. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/_dT9pKnsmfI Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with our Guest: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/j.northern416/ Website: rosemarywoodsdesign.com Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Faith McDonald Sardiña — worship leader, songwriter, and owner of Flower Coffee Collective — to hear her remarkable journey of transformation through illness, anxiety, and surrender. From battling an autoimmune disease that nearly took her life to encountering God's love in the quiet moments of motherhood, Faith's story is a raw and honest look at what it means to trust when you can't see the plan. Faith opens up about wrestling with identity, performance-based faith, and learning that God's love isn't earned — it's given. She shares the miraculous moment that restored her hope, the revelation that healed her anxiety, and how a worship song she wrote ended up saving another woman's life. This conversation is a reminder that God is near — even in silence. Whether you're walking through anxiety, uncertainty, or a waiting season, Faith's story will encourage you to release control, lean into community, and find peace in the truth that you are a child of God, not a performer for Him.If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.   If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? Full Episode: YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/JKuqK6dvDi4  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with our Guest:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithmcdonald.sardina/ Website: https://www.instagram.com/flowercoffeeco/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1N94CrzMiAc14zusz1dooB?si=2w_lZKz7RAqUZpG2CavLMw Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCihKNAFBywPoD36crl1xtew Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with Matt Joe—an entrepreneur, husband, and father whose life is living proof that no one is too far gone for God's grace. From a childhood marked by abandonment and addiction to years lost in the darkness of drugs, violence, and prison, Matt's story is one of radical transformation. Behind bars, stripped of everything he once clung to, Matt found the only thing left—the Word of God. What began as boredom with a Bible in a prison cell became a personal encounter with Jesus that changed everything. Matt opens up about how faith met him in his lowest moment and how God used his rock bottom to rebuild his life from the inside out. He shares what it means to face evil and find redemption, how the Word became his anchor, and why true transformation doesn't mean perfection—it means daily surrender. Through humility, accountability, and perseverance, Matt's journey reveals that God can take even our deepest pain and turn it into purpose. Now a successful business owner and devoted husband and father, Matt is walking in the freedom and identity that can only come from grace. This episode will remind you that your past doesn't disqualify you—it may be the very thing God uses to display His power. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/hxss-tHpsX0  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06 Connect with our Guest:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattjoe_/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.joe.52438 Website: https://www.posted-social.com/our-story Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

This week on The Knock, Justin "Stu" Stewart—police officer, coach, and founder of The Guild Fellowship (executive-level coaching camps for first responders and veterans at no cost)—shares how God met him in the darkest place and rewrote his life. From touring in metal bands and owning a tattoo shop to battling alcoholism, isolation, and suicidal thoughts while living in the back of his studio, Stu describes the moment his wife said, "Let's go to church," and how a single line—"Peace is not the absence of calamity"—broke through his pride and opened the door to Jesus. Now nine years sober and praying over a future in church planting, Stu explains what it truly means to live on mission. He reminds us that you didn't create you, so your purpose isn't yours to define, and shares how God used even a 22-mile ruck to teach him humility, dependence, and surrender. His story reveals the reality that the Church is not a hotel for saints, but a hospital for sinners—and that real discipleship means moving beyond belief into obedience and service.    This conversation is raw, powerful, and filled with hard-won wisdom about identity, purpose, and the eternal value of living a life surrendered to Christ. Stu's story is a reminder that no matter how far you've fallen, God is still knocking—and when you answer, everything changes.   If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in.  Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?    YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/rXyH1Ct323c Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06    Connect with our Guest:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinstewarthd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.stewart.435008 Website: JustinStewartHD.com    The Guild  Fellowship Website: https://www.guildfellowship.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guildfellowship/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuildFellowship   Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, we sit down with Will Bates—a former law enforcement officer, 1st Phorm athlete, and founder of the WillBinspired Foundation, a nonprofit serving military veterans and first responders battling PTSD, depression, anxiety, and the weight of unseen scars. Will's story is one of obedience, transformation, and purpose. From surviving officer-involved shootings to confronting the culture of drinking and destructive habits that surrounded him, he shares how faith, fitness, and community became the lifelines that carried him through.  Will explains how fitness became his weapon against anxiety and depression, how the drinking culture inside law enforcement and the military can quietly erode the soul, and why vulnerability is real strength for men who are used to carrying everything alone. He talks about the danger of tying identity to a badge, a rank, or a jersey—and the freedom that comes from finding identity in Christ. His foundation has already sponsored over one hundred gym memberships, funded mental-health counseling, and built retreats that restore both body and spirit, giving warriors a place to heal and belong.  This conversation is a call to action: step in when someone is struggling, be the first to go first in vulnerability, and answer God's knock before it's too late. If you're a veteran or first responder—or you love someone who is—you'll hear practical hope and a path forward rooted in faith, discipline, and community. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/yxOPQpTfvc8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=2f5aa39a19cb4d06   Connect with our Guest:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/WillBinspired/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/will.bates.888516 Website: willbinspired.com   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

In this powerful episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad sit down with Matt Granados—author, entrepreneur, leader of the men's ministry at North Road Church, husband to Maria, and father of three. Matt opens up about his journey from building million-dollar businesses in his 20s to realizing that worldly success could never fill the emptiness inside. He shares the turning point moments where God placed mentors, Scripture, and life-shaking experiences in his path, all designed to bring him to a place of full surrender. What began as a pursuit of achievement and control eventually turned into a life centered on obedience and faith. Matt dives into the struggles men face with pride, insecurity, and the fear of submission, reminding us that true strength comes from surrendering to Christ. He challenges listeners to rethink how they approach the Bible, offering practical advice like circling verses you don't understand, continuing to read, and investigating later. His story highlights how important it is to surround yourself with Spirit-led mentors who are willing to walk beside you, speak truth, and call you higher.  Another theme Matt unpacks is the shift from chasing high performance to embracing optimal performance—living with high output at a sustainable pace, rooted in faith rather than pride or pressure. He explains that people aren't the problem; people have problems. When properly equipped and guided, individuals can experience transformation in business, family, and faith. Matt also opens up about his daughter's miraculous survival after a life-threatening medical emergency, an event that reshaped his understanding of stewardship and reminded him that God alone is in control.  This conversation is raw, challenging, and deeply encouraging. It's a reminder that obedience itself is the prize—not the outcomes, not the accolades, but the willingness to follow God's call no matter where it leads. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a husband, a father, or simply someone searching for meaning, Matt's story offers a roadmap for trading self-reliance for stewardship, results-obsession for obedience, and momentary wins for eternal impact. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it.  If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?   YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/yxOPQpTfvc8    As a special gift, Matt is giving you free access to his LP Methodology eBook, which walks you step-by-step through the philosophies and processes behind Life Pulse that he discusses on the podcast. You'll also receive the Motivational Catalyst Assessment Tool—a practical way to evaluate what truly drives you. There's no fee, no catch—just resources to help you live and lead with greater intention. Get it here: http://www.lifepulseinc.com/tk   Connect with our Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt87granados/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matt87granados Website: https://www.lifepulseinc.com/   Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

What happens when achievement, discipline, and control aren't enough? In this heartfelt episode of The Knock Podcast, Maria Granados shares her powerful journey of faith, surrender, and rediscovering her true identity in Christ. From being the high-achieving student and athlete to facing personal battles that brought her to her knees, Maria opens up about the moment she realized her strength wasn't enough—and how God met her there. Maria also shares how her daughter's battle with a rare pediatric disease reshaped her faith and calling. What began as heartbreak became the spark behind the Take Part Foundation, where Maria now advocates and raises support for other families facing similar challenges. Through her daughter's story, she discovered what true surrender looks like—trusting God to provide purpose, community, and hope in the midst of suffering. She talks openly about the tension of using social media as a tool for ministry while guarding against ego and distraction. Maria reminds us that even with just a few followers, the impact of one God-centered post can change a life. This conversation is an encouragement for anyone who feels weighed down by the pressures of performance or the noise of the online world. Maria's testimony is a reminder that freedom comes not from striving harder, but from surrendering fully—and living out the truth that our unshakable identity is as children of God. 🙏 If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. 🎙 If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?   YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/Sgw0kWKTBnc Spotify:   Connect with our Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riarambles/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maria.rose   Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

When the Door Finally Opened What happens when the dream you've chased since you were five—NFL or nothing—doesn't happen, your dad passes from brain cancer in two weeks, and the noise in your head won't turn off? In this raw, hope-soaked testimony, Gerrad Kough (University of Colorado left guard, All-Pac-12, NFL camps, spring-league pro) walks us from draft-day expectations and silent depression to the Sunday he stumbled into church—still hungover—and felt the Holy Spirit like a freight train. He kept showing up. He found brothers. He got baptized. And he learned that opening the door doesn't erase the battle—it changes who fights beside you. In this episode, Gerrad shares: Losing his dad to brain cancer and the two-to-three year spiral that followed. The identity crash after football and why success in sales still felt empty. The "gift basket" invite, the first Sunday back, and the moment God met him. How men's group, Scripture, and baptism began real change (sanctification). The ongoing war with pride, anxiety, and numbness—and the armor he wears now. Practical first steps if you're curious, distant, or barely hanging on. If you've ever thought, "I'm a loser…bad things just happen to me"—this conversation is your knock at the door. Open it. Everything changes. Watch now and share it with someone who needs proof that God still meets people right where they are. Watch now and share it with someone who needs proof that God still meets people right where they are. YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/NWwqNPx2r98 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=w54aSQhXSjqCB-BF_AuzaA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-knock-podcast/id1829544728 Connect with Gerrard Kough: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gerrad_kough?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gerrad.kough Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579074172725

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Jared sit down with Bobby Kough—a husband, father, and business leader who vulnerably shares how his marriage nearly ended, and how faith transformed everything. Bobby opens up about a season marked by selfishness, and the day he told his wife, Molly, "I'm done." But what he expected to be the end became the beginning of restoration. Molly's unwavering faith and her unforgettable knock on the table made it clear—divorce was not an option in her house. What followed was a journey through brokenness, confession, and the long road of rebuilding trust. Bobby reflects on how God used Molly's strength and his own surrender to bring their marriage back from the brink. This conversation is raw, honest, and deeply hopeful. Bobby doesn't shy away from the pain, but he also testifies to the power of God's grace—the kind that turns betrayal into redemption and transforms walking away into walking together. Whether your marriage feels strong, shaky, or shattered, this episode will remind you that no story is beyond repair. If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. If you're struggling—lean in. Because God is always knocking.  The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/c05lKwFG8s4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=hfaL-c6bQuKd9jV4azlRRw Connect with Bobby Kough: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbykough99/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobby.kough Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564557217045

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Jared sit down with Nick Tallo, Pastor of Two Rivers Church—a husband, father of four, and shepherd who's been faithfully leading others to Christ for over two decades. Nick shares his story of growing up in Warrenton, Missouri, in a loving home with little interest in God. Sports, friendships, and a "good life" made him feel like he didn't need faith—until God began planting seeds through a transformed teammate, his girlfriend's (now wife's) prayers, and a small-town Baptist church service that changed everything. What started as a reluctant visit turned into an undeniable encounter with Jesus. Nick describes walking into church wanting nothing to do with God and walking out ready to surrender everything. That night, with the help of a friend, he opened the Bible, connected the pieces of the gospel, and gave his life to Christ. Nick also shares how the transformation didn't stop there. From battling pride, and the temptation to argue his faith online—to realizing the true strength is found in humility, gentleness, and grace—his journey shows that walking with Jesus isn't about perfection. It's about surrender, daily. This conversation dives deep into faith, family, and how God uses both our high points and our lowest moments to reveal His power. Whether you're skeptical, searching, or in need of renewal—Nick's story is proof that God can grab hold of any heart, at any time. 🙏 If this story stirs something in you—pray on it. 🎙 If you're searching for more—lean in. Because God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer? YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/4DaLgVaMsKQ Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=PZ9s3kqmRzixBXpB_hQRyQ Connect with our Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tallonick?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nick.tallo.9 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564557217045

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby sits down with Brad Papez—husband, father, former D1 offensive lineman, college graduate in actuarial science, and a man whose faith story is as raw as it is redemptive. Brad opens up about growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, feeling like a "mistake" in kids' ministry, and praying to be anyone but himself. The breaking point came after a devastating spinal injury in college—and even a painful relationship that confirmed he wasn't "enough." In that low moment, sitting in his car with a gun in the glove box, "Who You Say I Am" came on the radio and led him to Matthew 11:28. That moment changed everything. From there, he found healing through faith and community—even when the road led him back into addiction, painkillers, and loneliness. But God didn't stop knocking. Brad shares the peace and purpose that followed once he surrendered, started a Bible study in a warehouse gym, and began rebuilding—spirit, mind, and body. Brad's story shows that God doesn't waste your pain. He uses it to refine you. And the most powerful transformation isn't perfection—it's when you choose to keep going despite how broken you feel. Whether you're wrestling with identity, walking through recovery, or wondering if God's still speaking—this episode will remind you: when you open the door, everything changes. If this story moved you—share it. 🙏 If it spoke to something deep inside—pray on it. 🎙 And if you're ready to take a step in faith—keep listening. God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?     YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/N2mPDeoHwdM  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4...     Connect with our Guest: Brad Papez Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brad_papez50/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.papez.9 Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564557217045  

In this episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad Kough sit down with their friend and business partner, Jimmy Vreeland—a husband, father of four, former Army Ranger, and successful entrepreneur with a powerful testimony of transformation. Jimmy opens up about growing up in the Catholic faith, walking away from it during college, and what happened when 9/11 changed the course of his life. After three combat deployments and years of wrestling with trauma, anger, and spiritual conflict, Jimmy found himself chasing worldly success but feeling empty. It wasn't until a pivotal moment—sitting in a car outside of church with his kids in the backseat—that he truly heard the knock. Jimmy shares how the trauma of war deeply challenged his perception of God, creating an inner conflict between what he experienced and what he believed. He opens up about the long journey of reconciling his faith with his ambition, masculinity, and sense of purpose—areas where he once felt tension and contradiction. Through spiritual discipline and the powerful act of confession, Jimmy began to rebuild his relationship with God from the inside out. He also reflects on what it truly means to be a hero to his children—not through perfection, but through presence, growth, and surrender. Ultimately, his story reveals how God doesn't waste hardship—He uses it to refine us, not to punish us. Whether you're in the middle of your own battle or leading a team through a storm, this episode is a reminder that when you answer the knock, everything changes. If this story moved you—share it. 🙏 If it spoke to something deep inside—pray on it. 🎙 And if you're ready to take a step in faith—keep listening. God is always knocking. The question is: will you answer?  ------------------------------------------------------- Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/ICebpW3qV7w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RHnXYNOrJi4H0VSxMD9V8?si=e346ceef5ec44352 ------------------------------------------------------- Connect with our Guest: Jimmy Vreeland Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyvreeland/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.vreeland Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyVreelandC   Connect with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knockpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579074172725

"God's voice doesn't always shout—it often whispers in the middle of your routine." In the very first episode of The Knock Podcast, Bobby and Gerrad Kough sit down with Chelsea Thomas—a wife, mother of three, business owner, and a woman who knows what it means to answer when God calls. Chelsea and her husband operate three F45 training studios, but her most important title is Mom. With a life full of responsibilities, she shares how she leans fully on God's guidance to carry the weight of it all.  Chelsea talks about growing up in a faith-filled home and feeling the presence of God from a young age. After earning a finance degree and landing a full-time job in the corporate world, she quickly realized God was pulling her in a completely different direction. Just six months in, she made the bold decision to walk away and become a teacher and coach—following His voice without knowing exactly where it would lead. In this honest and powerful conversation, Chelsea shares what "The Knock" looks like in her life and how answering it has shaped her journey as a woman, a mother, and a follower of Jesus. Her story is a reminder that sometimes the boldest step you'll ever take… is simply opening the door. Listen now, and don't miss your moment to answer The Knock. Revelation 3:20 – "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock..."