The C3 Podcast: Recent Episodes
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C3 Stands for Compassion, Community and Commitment. To know God's love, to grow closer to Jesus through Biblical community, and to show others God's love. In this podcast we'll hear from others how they are living out this Christ-centered life.
Sabrina Walks us through her early childhood, the effects that an unstable home had on her and how she made peace with her past through Jesus.
Danielle and Erica join pastor Konan and Gary to give a devotion, groups updates, and more!
Kiana walks us through her battle with abuse, self harm, and how she found a safe place in Jesus.
Danita Walks us through her life, her time teaching in Hawaii and how no matter the situation, God is her Catcher.
Abby speaks on her life, her walk through an abusive household and how Jesus helped her break through the trauma that it caused.
Abby walks us through her early life, her daring move across the country and how she is learning to forgive.
Michael talks about his life, his relationships, and how his search for "something"ended when he found Jesus.
Tasia Speaks on her childhood, her struggles throughout life, and how God has his hand over her life.
Holly Talks about her life, college, the ups and downs and how she trusted God through it all.
Carl talks about the his childhood, his life, the struggles of growing up without his father present, and the heart-wrenching steps he took toward forgiveness .
Pastors Konan + Gary, and Danielle take time to celebrate 100 episodes of impact, discuss the current state of C3 Church, and dream about the future of The C3 Podcast. Thanks for joining us on this episode. Subscribe, comment, and share!
Dee walks us through the process of choosing what you want every day, and fighting for what you want.
Deb talks to us about relational struggles, life hardships and accepting her worthiness through Jesus.
Bridget walks us through her life story, her struggles, and the importance of not just blood, but chosen family.
Steve walks us through his life, relationships, loss, love, and having grace through it all.
Heather Talks about how she grew up, along with how pouring yourself out isn't enough if you aren't allowing God to pour into you.
Stefany Hofmann shares with us how she grew up, the damage of parental inconsistency, and how she powered through her life struggles by giving them all to Jesus.
Clay Moore discuss Clays upbringing, His Family Life and the importance of not just taking time, but making time for his family especially as a parent.
Brian Place shares his life story and talks about the lows and highs of his relationship with God, his family, and the struggle of working through adversity.
Bob Dowler shares his personal life journey, growing up in a Lutheran church and later coming to C3. The one thing that stuck with him through all of life's ups and down is the realization of God's unconditional love.
Marshall Hall is a long time C3 Youth leader. On this episode Marshall shares his story, as well as his passion for youth discipleship.
Evie Willard shares her life story and the things she has learned that help her strengthen her relationship with God, as well as her marriage.
Katie (Kate) Moore shares how the GrowU groups and courses at C3 have made a huge impact on her life. Through these experiences she was able to heal from the past and develop a strong relationship with Jesus.
Michelle Spriggs shares how a mission trip to Africa was a life changing experience for her. She also shares the journey that led her to join the staff at C3, and the weight that comes with working in ministry.
President of Canal Winchester City Council and long time C3er, Chuck Milliken, joins us on the podcast for this week's episode. Chuck grew up in a Presbyterian church is southern Ohio and later on moved to Columbus to go to College. Tune in to hear about Chuck's faith journey and how he got into politics.
As we approach Mother's Day this week, Kylie Wilson joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience of being a mother and the challenges she faced throughout her life.
Our very own Pastor Gary comes back on the podcast with Pastor Konan to discuss everything going on at C3 this month. From GrowU workshops, groups, and the 2X vision, to upcoming events and sermon series.
Throughout his life, David Wetzel battled with depression, chronic pain, self harm, and suicidal thoughts. In the midst of those battles, David was able to develop a relationship with Jesus, which is why he was able to keep battling.
Eric Riesbeck and his wife went through one of the most difficult things anyone could go through - the loss of a child. Even when walking through unimaginable grief, Eric reminds us that God is still faithful.
Bill Fitzpatrick shares his incredible life journey, including some of the great tragedies he has gone through. Over the years, Bill has learned that the Lord is always faithful - no matter the circumstance.
Rick Konkoskia share his heart about his life experience and working in law enforcement. Through his testimony, Rick reminds us that there’s no obstacle that’s too big for God to handle.
Brooke Kurz shares her experience working in education while being a follower of Jesus. She also talks about the journey of carrying someone else’s child, and experiencing a miscarriage in the process.
Christina did not grow up in a typical family home. She grew up with 30 siblings, most of which were adopted. She shares the challenges of growing up in that environment and how it shaped her faith.
Tim McPhillips shares his powerful testimony of how God brought him through countless health issues, including multiple cancer diagnoses and how his faith was shaped through it all.
Melanie started her walk with God at a young age. On this episode, she shares how she walked alongside her sister, who became sick and eventually died from cancer. Melanie talks about how she got through those hard times and what she has learned.
This week, Pastor Konan's brother, Josh Stephens, joins us on the podcast for a fun, brother to brother conversation. Josh shares his side of the story of growing up in the Stephens' household, as well as his life journey and testimony.
Lisa Fitzpatrick shares her story of raising 3 girls, losing her husband to cancer, and later marrying someone who could relate to her pain.
Jackie Baker shares her personal testimony as well as how God restored her marriage after facing some major challenges.
James Bailey shares his powerful testimony of how God helped him overcome addiction and turn his life around after being a drug dealer for many years.
This week on the podcast Meghan Taylor joins us to share her testimony and her journey of forgiveness. Through all the hardships and challenges, God was always with her.
Pastor Aaron Beasley joins us for the second time on the podcast. Aaron shares his experience being the youth pastor at C3 for the past year, as well his insight and advice to parents and youth in the current culture.
On this week's episode, Shawn Freer joins us and shares how God has used him through sports and coaching. He also tells the story of how God saved him from a terrible situation that could have ended his life.
Erica Irwin grew up in a a military family, so she moved often when she was a child. Throughout her life, she has developed a strong relationship with God, which has helped her get through some tragic, unexpected events.
Mike and Darla have been at C3 before it even started. They both share how they each came to know God, and the lessons they learned over the years.
Local business owner, Ben Tietje, shares how he practically lost everything overnight, and how that changed the trajectory of his life going forward.
Dianne Morris shares her journey of growing up catholic and later coming into the faith after meeting her Husband, Brett. She shares wisdom and lessons learned in the areas of prayer, healing, obedience, and tithing.
Throughout his life, Steve was called to areas that he was not necessarily prepared for. From going into youth ministry and serving as a youth pastor for almost 20 years, to leading missions trips in Uganda, the Dominican Republic, and several other countries. Steve shares how God was with him through it all.
Hope Matheny shares her incredible life journey and testimony. From experiencing abuse as a teenager and getting pregnant at 18, to being a single mom, and working in construction for almost 30 years. Hope shares how she had to take bold steps of faith and trust God in the process.
Former multi-sport collegiate athlete and long time C3er, Chris Martin, shares how he came to the faith, as well as his experience leading his family while going through an incredibly difficult season.
This week on the podcast is Kristin Martin, a 9 time horse racing world champion, and co-founder of Way to Battle, a non-profit that started shortly after her son's cancer diagnosis. Kristin shares how her family has been navigating this incredibly difficult season, while also using it as an opportunity to shine a light in other people's lives through bold faith and acts of kindness.
Sandy Evans shares words of wisdom on parenting, marriage, and growing closer to Jesus.
Steve Fair shares how he held onto God's promises as he navigated through life's difficult seasons, as well as raising 3 kids with Autism.
Join in on a conversation between Pastor Konan and Pastor Jacob as they discuss the current state of the Church in a post-Covid era.
Jonathan McCombs shares his journey of getting into law enforcement, navigating life after going through a divorce, living in a blended family, and adopting a child.
Ever since he was child, Paul wanted to have the perfect family. However, life did not turn out quite like he had expected. In this episode, Paul Myers shares how he navigated through life's greatest pains, and how he leaned on God through it all.
Chris Wimbish shares how his faith shows up in his career in law enforcement, as well as being a father to a child with autism.
Tony Cella shares how he's overcome a pornography addiction, and how he's building a new legacy for his family.
Isabella Trott, long-time C3er, opens up about her experience in human trafficking, and reminds us that God still loves us and wants to use us despite our pasts and our brokenness.
From Catholicism to Christianity, from growing up as one of nine kids, to becoming a police officer, from meeting his wife, to growing in his faith... Doug Williard tells all.
Traci Bakenhaster, founder of Adulting 101 and Adulting University, talks about how important it is to pour into and encourage our next generation.
Scott Harvey, long-time C3er, talks about his journey of living from a place of doing, to discovering his authentic life.
Courtney Pyle talks about all the tools she's learned through Grow U, and how they've helped her find her voice, and show up as the best version of herself to her community.
Pastor Ambur Tiller shares her heart and passion for C3 Kids, and how God has been moving in her life, personally.
Sigalit reminds us that no matter what you may be feeling, get up and keep moving! God's got you, He will take care of you, and His timing is perfect.
Isaac Kissiva shares what it was like growing up in Tanzania, coming to The United States, and how his faith remained strong through it all.
Pastor Konan talks about his time away and his renewed vision for his life and C3 Church!
Pastor Jim shares his upbringing, how God has led his life, and what's next for the Kothe family.
Amber Winnestaffer gets vulnerable about struggling with infertility, expressing her emotions, and how she's grown in health through it all.
Ryan Kinner opens up about his life with an abusive father and feeling like he was living a double life growing up. Through it all, his faith was always there, and he cherry picked the words of wisdom that he allowed to guide his life.
Andy Warren shares words of wisdom for our entire church family, on the value of community and relationships in your faith journey.
Danielle Milliken shares her struggles growing up, how she got away from God's plan for her life, and wrestled with her calling.
Pastor Keith Stephens, Pastor Konan's father, lets us in on what it was like to raise 3 boys who love Jesus!
Christy Martin, who serves on our C3 MSC Worship Team, talks about struggling with inadequacy and how she never allowed herself to grow into who she really was... until recently.
Adam Winnestaffer went through much of his life guarded and ready for the worst to happen. Through a loving community, he began to feel safe enough to let his guard down and get to know Jesus in a very real way.
Ashley shares navigating physical challenges throughout her middle school/high school years and how God comforted her through it all.
Ben Baker, who serves on the C3 Worship Team, gets vulnerable about his journey in overcoming and moving forward from patterns of self-destructive behavior throughout his life.
Zach Thompson, founder & CEO of The Scatter Joy Project, shares his heart for and personal experience with mental health issues like anxiety and depression. Zach reminds us "you're here for a reason"!
Jackie Newman, Therapist and Founder of Ampersand Recovery & Wellness, shares her personal journey of healing from trauma and how faith has played a role in all of it.
Pastor Gary Fowler shares his life experiences and how the women in his life have helped shape him into the man he is today.
Josh Sakis joins us to share his story and how prayer has played a major role in shaping his faith and relationship with Jesus. As much as we may feel like the world is doing things to us, remember, God is doing things in us... and we need to seek that first.
Pastor Shandale Johnson started chasing Jesus at age 14. In this podcast he shares his struggles and a "formula" that has helped him get through the hard times.
Jeff Wilson shares his struggle with his faith and codependency. He moved from legalistic religion to a real relationship with Jesus.
Nate Ortiz shares his journey of being called into full time ministry, along with his heart and thoughts on the next generation.
Emil Miller, C3's Technical Production Director, shares his miraculous journey to the United States, and how he has flourished in "the land of opportunity". His story reminds us to never take for granted the freedom and opportunity we have everyday by simply living in the US.
Rick Dillon grew up with many abusive relationships, but he refused to let that define him. Rick inspires us all with his story of not only overcoming a rough upbringing, but re-writing his family's legacy... and how God was with him through it all!
Michele Reynolds shares how her "just in case faith" grew into a faith that transpires in every area of her life. Michele believes in standing up for people who can't stand up for themselves, and that anything is possible when God has ordered your steps.
"We're not celebrating your past. We're celebrating the God that delivered you from your past". Hear from the Holy Hustler himself, Pastor Bruce, how God got ahold of him and his family and led them to a life of fulfillment and purpose.
Chrissy Logesky shares how working on herself helped not only her, but her marriage. And now, her mission is to help others!
Dylan Menges, local Columbus artist and creator of C3's Walk The Wall mural, shares his personal love story with Jesus through his upbringing, art, and unique experiences.
Aaron Beasley, C3's new Youth Pastor, shares how he fought to find his faith and who he was. He began to realize that the more he sought God, the more he began to learn who he was.
Yousef Zananiri tells how his life has shaped his motto today, "max effort". He shares his passion to be driven, to find freedom in your finances, and how he's navigated the unknown.
Kyle Smith shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of being a female in leadership. Hear how she's overcome obstacles, and her passion for loving + reaching others.
Brett Morris shares his incredible story of overcoming addiction, finding freedom in Christ, and success in business. Brett believes in second chances, after experiencing his own second chance and redemption in Christ.
Jason Dickerson, owner of D1 Pickerington, shares personal stories of perseverance, walking through difficult seasons, and staying humble and hungry in business and in life.
Pastor Aaron DeLong shares how he began the process to find healing in his own life, and encourages us all to trust the process.
Pastor Jim Kothe shares where his steadiness comes from and how he intentionally shows up in relationships
Pastor Corbin Huffman shares how he has strengthened his faith throughout the years, and how he is literally a walking miracle.
Pastor Erik shares his heart as he ends his time on staff at C3 Church, and how to transition in a God-honoring way.
Get to know Pastor Jacob better as he shares the importance of pursuing health and not giving up.
Mic Mohler, the founder of Continue The Story, shares his journey through mistakes, bouncing back, and allowing God to work through it all.
Leading up to C3's 15th Birthday celebration on November 14, Pastors Konan + Gary share little known stories about the history of our church that maybe you haven't heard.
Leading up to C3's 15th Birthday celebration on November 14, Pastors Konan + Gary share little known stories about the history of our church that maybe you haven't heard.
Leading up to C3's 15th Birthday celebration on Nov 14, Pastors Konan + Gary share little known stories about the history of our church that maybe you haven't heard.
Pastor Konan Stephens spends time sharing his adventures from his new book, Go Live Your Adventure, including his greatest adventure of all.
Pastor Konan Stephens shares his adventures and how to overcome the emotions. He shares what motivates him, inspires him and keeps him going, through it all.
Pastor Konan Stephens shares his adventure, The Tour Divide, and how it's shaped his life. He challenges us to think about what memories we want to create and who we want to create them with.
Pastor Konan Stephens shares behind the scenes stories of writing his new book, Go Live Your Adventure, and how the experiences of our lives can shape us.