This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Reanna Berry — Jessica’s mom! Reanna shares the powerful story of her journey through colorectal cancer and what it looked like to say yes to faith during one of the hardest seasons of her life.

In this episode, Reanna talks honestly about her journey, the importance of listening to your body, and why getting the care you need — even when it’s uncomfortable — can truly save your life. Procedures like colonoscopies can be easy to put off, but Reanna’s story is a reminder that a little discomfort is worth it.

Jessica also shares what it was like to walk through a health crisis with someone she loves and how holding onto faith made all the difference.

This conversation is real, encouraging, and an important reminder to take care of your health while trusting God through life’s hardest moments.

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Alondra Gonzalez — former employee of Christ Chapel Galax, current interpreter for the Mount Rogers Health District, and wife — as she shares her deeply personal story of breaking free from the bondage of legalism and a controlling church environment.

Alondra opens up about what it was like to serve faithfully behind the scenes while wrestling with fear, pressure, and spiritual control. With honesty and courage, she walks us through the difficult decision to step away and how that obedience — though painful — led her into a healthier, more authentic relationship with the Lord.

This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned what they were taught, felt trapped by religious expectations, or wondered if choosing peace meant disappointing people. Alondra reminds us that we are capable of doing incredibly hard things. Obedience isn’t always easy, but when we trust that God goes with us wherever we go — in the good and the uncertain — we can walk forward knowing we will be okay no matter the outcome.

If you’ve ever needed permission to choose freedom, this episode is for you.

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This week we’re sitting down with Steve Ayers — tech pastor, problem-solver, and everyone’s favorite “fix-it” guy — to talk about his unexpected journey into ministry. What started as a willingness to serve turned into a calling he never saw coming.

In this episode, Steve shares how God used the gifts he had already been given — technical skills, creativity, and a servant’s heart — and turned them into tools for Kingdom impact. We talk about surrendered gifts, and how obedience can be scarier than we expect!

And of course… there are a few hilarious behind-the-scenes stories sprinkled in. Because if you know Steve, you know things rarely stay boring for long.

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