Meet the Church: Recent Episodes
Providence Church
Meet the Church features a new person each week from our congregation. We are excited to discuss the work, interests, and testimonies of our church members to better get to know each other and talk about our experiences with God.
This week, Ryan Autullo interviews Vaughn Miller about coaching youth baseball, the importance of discipline in his life, and his career as a lawyer.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Susan Hunt about the gifts and challenges of singleness, the adventures of being a social worker, and how God has provided for her in ways she could never imagine.
This week, Zac Maurais interviews Preston Moore about UT athletics, his upcoming Sabbatical, and volunteering with the Christ-centered ministry Young Life.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Stephanie Lucke about her work community, the benefits of bible study questions, and a few sports highlights.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Scott Urbis about finding community and pursuing the Lord in Central America and Austin.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Haley Byrnes about how each of her jobs has centered around people, her favorite role in life, and how God intervened in her struggle with depression.
This week, Ryan Autullo interviews Mark Hauser about moving a lot when he was growing up, his sister's battle with cancer, and his own battle with alcohol.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Carlos Alonso about growing up as a first-generation immigrant, his top movie picks for the upcoming year, and how God brought him through one of the hardest experiences of his life.
This week, Zac Maurais interviews John Gazzini about being a dad, his work in cryptocurrency, and starting a new Gospel Community at Providence.
This week, Lucy Walker interviews Brigette Moore about her love for Laity Lodge youth camp, her role at Community First! Village, and what God has been teaching her about finding rest while being a new mom.
This week, Ryan Autullo interviews Malcolm White about playing in a band, making his own beer and whiskey, and training for a marathon.
This week, LaBruce Trammell interviews Jackson Crawley about playing football, utilizing hobbies for a catalyst to build friendship, and the ways he is allowing God to determine the direction of his decisions.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Brandon & Megan Willin about entrepreneurship, health, and community.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Brent and Amy Palmer about Amy's unique work experiences, Brent's creative outlets, and their experience helping plant a church in Austin.
This week, Lucy Walker interviews Kate Zinnecker about her friendship and marriage to Steve, her career at Regents School of Austin, and the way God has given her wisdom throughout the years.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Austin Pylant about being a member of the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets, his journey to building bridges, and how meeting his wife was a pivotal moment in his walk with Christ.
This week, Ryan Autullo interviews Oliver Shuttlesworth about the art of comedy writing, the local soda company he launched, and his winding journey to faith.
This week, LaBruce Trammell interviews Erin Thomson about her curious family, the time she attended Johnny Cash's funeral, and how God has changed her through marriage and motherhood.
This week, LaBruce Trammell interviews Darby Stogner about being an identical twin, going back to grad school, and how she has used her God-given gifts to help build community.
This week, Ryan Autullo interviews Brandon Reyes about raising three middle schoolers, his musical and poetry skills, and the moment he came to faith at a friend's wedding.
This week, Lucy Walker interviews Hannah Boone about growing up in a large family, her new program for kids (The Paravel Project), and how she has seen God's tenderness in the midst of it all.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Elijah Loomis about his journey through flight school, traveling abroad solo, and finding community in the church each step of the way.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Ashwin and Grace Rao about meeting in South Asia and living life together.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Taylor Shepard about surgery residency, the proper way to taste wine, and how he has seen God at work in India.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Clint Harp about playing lacrosse and working for the governor of Texas.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Spring Castillo about creating a space where everyone knows your name, her adventurous spirit, and the legacy of prayer and faith she wants for generations to come.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Harrison and LaBruce Trammell about family and finding community.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Melanie Hebert about what her Dad shared with her each night growing up, her unique superpower, and what part of Christ's character impacts her the most.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Bill Nguyen about growing up in Vietnam, the culture shock of moving to rural South Georgia, and how his journey led him to faith in Jesus.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Trey and Kyrsten Arbuckle about parenting 5 kids across 6 cities and 3 grad programs.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Carolyn Fuller about how community and connection impact every part of her life, the art and science of coffee roasting, and seeing the world through the eyes of Jesus.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews John Scharbach about philosophy, studying law, and his conversion to Christianity.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Mark McKnight about his journey from cocktails to coffee to accounting.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews David Adams about the sport of steeplechase, his pursuit of a spot on the US Olympic team, and the love and acceptance of Jesus through it all.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Erin Hall about finding community in a new city, backpacking in Patagonia, and how she is seeking to serve people in Austin.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Mia Carameros about her creative childhood, studying textiles and design, and how Christianity impacts her art.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Rachel Dodds about why she majored in Spanish, her journey of faith, and making the transition from vocational ministry to the marketplace.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Ryan Autullo about his early ventures in the world of investigative reporting, the impact of social media on the news industry, and how he's seen themes of justice, forgiveness, and restoration in his work.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Brian Bolerjack ("The Southern Gentleman") about marriage, career, Austin, and jazz.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Laura Smith about moving all around the country and how the Lord taught her that she's not in control.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Dan Newman about barbecue spreadsheets, his indifferent relationship with Pearl Jam, and where his love of themes and rituals comes from.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Glenn Lucke about his engagement with politics and culture, both as a sociologist and as a neighbor.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Melissa Schwab about moving from New York to Texas, her path to becoming a social worker, and a difficult journey to motherhood.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Rachel Paxton about doing Bible study abroad, her business (Maison de Pax), and the spirituality of creating spaces.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Ellie Rogers about her passion for counseling, her growing family, and how God has shaped her in every season.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Andrew Bennett about photography/videography, the leap of faith required to start his own business, and where he sees God in the creative process.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews AK Sanford about small town life, her Super Bowl commercial, and trusting God in a secular work environment.
This week, Ashlyn VandeVanter interviews Meagan Williams about her passion for discipling college students, her family's favorite pastime, and how God showed up for her during an unimaginable loss.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Luke Montzingo about his passion for running, the 100-mile run adventure, and the relationship between running and a community of faith.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Nelson and Mary Monteith about running a restaurant and balancing a family.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Constance Doyle about her career as a ballet dancer, seeing the beauty in nature, and trusting God with the hard things in life.
This week, Will Walker interviews Josh Guerrero (from Refuge Community Church in Austin) about his spiritual journey, issues of race and segregation in our city, and the beauty we can find in other cultures.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Carson Chapman about his six nieces and nephews, good architectural design, and his love of music.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews Colby & Emily Humphrey about their life together, Colby's pursuit of his PhD in Political Science, and the work that Emily is doing on the frontlines of Covid-19.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Karina Venable about understanding her heritage, her experiences with foster care and adoption, and what makes a good movie.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Bev Thomson about her family, God's presence through grief, and the beauty of close friendships.
This week, Thom Gibson interviews TJ Hardy about what drew him to the military, his experience over three deployments, and what combat taught him about himself and about God.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Claire Hogan about being a photo editor at Texas Monthly, some of her experiences curating good art, and the trust she places in God as her family evolves.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Graeme and Amanda Donaldson about classical education, good design, and creating a home in Texas.
This week, Jess Archer interviews Evonne Griffin about her Masters degree in theatre set design, her unlikely destination wedding, and how the pandemic has affected long distance family relationships.
This week, Jamie Bennett interviews Zac Maurais about moving across the country, Christian entrepreneurship, and the magic of Dave Matthews Band.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Jess Archer (who is a professional writer) about her childhood abroad with the Billy Graham Crusade, her poetry, and her experience trusting God while struggling with anxiety.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Alex Moser about imagination, grief, and ministry as it shows up in different areas of life (church, family, and work).
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Kallie Doubleday (who is a professional expert in geography, specifically big cats) about her passion for the environment, the recent cultural phenomenon The Tiger King, and her personal journey of mourning lost expectations and recognizing God's provision.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Bryan and Michelle Boyd about their business endeavors, their passion for good work, and how they are sacrificing for each other in order to flourish in their careers while adjusting to life with a toddler.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Damon Crim about his missionary career in Latin America, his passion for other languages, and how his family is seeing God revealed in the self-sacrificial love of his father for his mother who suffers from Alzheimer's.
This week, Dorothy Bennett interviews Amanda McKinley about her passion for writing (particularly allegory), her experiences homeschooling two children with very different personalities, and her first remembrances of a personal relationship with God.