Real Lives. Real Stories.: Recent Episodes
Grace Family Church
Every day, stories connect and build community. These are the real lives and real stories of Grace Family Church and the Tampa Bay community.
What a journey for Julia Arnold, from a 22 year old college student to the wife of a lead singer of a prominent band. Join us to hear about Julia's exciting travel to foreign places, the highs and lows of traveling on the road, and the amazing ability to raise a family of three beautiful daughters all while seeking God's word. Julia shares some great practical applications about enneagrams and how they have helped shape who she is today. Please tune in for a great conversation Julia Arnold, the wife of Grace Family Church's South Tampa Campus Pastor, Stephen Christian.
Calling all you Anberlin fans! Tune in to hear the great story of Pastor Stephen Christian's life from living in Michigan to landing in Florida and the start his punk rock band (yes, PUNK ROCK) to the highly successful Anberlin. You don't want to miss out on the great nuggets of successes and bumps in the road of life that Pastor Stephen has encountered and uplifting and inspirational advice to bust through those weaknesses and obstacles to do God's work and use the gifts He gave you.
Brazilian born and part of a missionary family, Jessie Wacaser shares her exciting life of ministry that brought her to Florida and Grace Family Church. Jessie shares her passion for people and how she acquired it from her past experiences and interaction with others. A very heartfelt conversation with some solid examples of how to deal with all kinds of people and just LOVE PEOPLE.
Tune in to hear some insightful wisdom from a newlywed in the first months of marriage. Nate Richie from our South Tampa campus United Team has a great talent in reaching the next generation of kids through fun and humor. Listen as he provides some great nuggets for parents to help kids get a real relationship with God and the challenges that our younger generation face today.
John Hotchkiss is a familiar face around the South Tampa campus. His great sense of humor and big heart to serve has allowed him to help change lives. Get some great nuggets of truth about being intentional amid turmoil and the importance of accountability. John shares his personal story of feeling defeated to overcoming "being not enough" to worthy and fulfilled today.
He is a recent New York transplant to Florida with a great story of pursuing God's calling on his life to work with inner city youth and his passion to help them progress in life. Listen in as Anthony Calderon shares the challenges that inner city youth face and some great examples of how to come along side and make an impact and difference in their lives through being a role model and sports. With God behind you - you can't fail!
Exciting story of the journey of being a servant leader to becoming a pastor at Grace Family Church. Pastor Bryan Tobias shares great things to help you grow in your walk with Jesus, be an ambassador of Christ, and how to be a good example of the church. Pastor Bryan also gives some great insight on what it took and the steps to become a pastor. What a journey!
He is behind the scenes ALL the time, doesn't get noticed for what he does. Check out the humble Bryan May and hear about the exciting road he has traveled through the life of production. Bryan May is the Director of Video for Grace Family Church and gives us a behind the scenes view of how impactful this work is in reaching people in their walk with Jesus and how it becomes a ministry.
As we celebrate Veteran's Day this week to honor our veterans, join us to hear Judy Call's story of serving Admirals and Generals in the US Military. Along with being honored to serve our country, Judy pours her heart into the next generation and equipping them to continue to ministry for the future.
What does the perfect family look like? Listen as Carrie Roden upacks her heart about her passion for families and finding their own culture through much laughter, finding strengths, love languages and individual personalities. As parents we don't get it right all the time but this story has some unique and personal bits of wisdom to build on and create your own family culture.
We all have passions for things, but how does God play into these passions? Listen in as Jeremy Haile shares how he impacts lives loving to bless people, the impact of laughter, and cooking for others. Jeremy gives us real life examples of how to be intentional and make time for what is important. Check in for this inspirational and encouraging talk!
Did you ever think that God could be talking to you through your choice of clothing? Maria discusses practical insight into fashion, being modest and humble and still be able to express yourself and your personality. Maria's journey of the heart provides sound advice on how to dress well and still honor God.
Cari Gibson is a successful administrator for a local Christian school and shares obstacles and successes for parents trying to maneuver through the journey of education for our children. The journey is where the strength is. Join us as we find out how to overcome the fear of failure and ways to a successful school year.
We all have a spiritual gift that God has given to us. Do you know what yours is? Listen in as Molly Snow shares how she found her spiritual gifting, how she uses that to heal people and the confirmations she has received from God about this gift. Molly communicates great advice for those of us still trying to figure out the path to our spiritual gifting.
What does a leap of faith look like? Changing jobs can be exciting, confusing, and a little scary. Listen in to see how a great leap of faith has allowed Deb Gil to find her place in her walk of faith and how the Holy Spirit persevered through her to reach those in need.
Pilot – Surgeon – Navy Seal – Author – Oh my! Listen to how Dr. Jeff Wilson has used a career full of violence to find faith, passion, and answer the questions that we all struggle with. You will be encouraged to hear Dr. Wilson dive into the importance of groups and his connection with groups for military veterans.
Do you wonder what your purpose is? Do you struggle with finding balance? Carina Jacobs helps to understand being your true self in each of the masks that we wear daily to find our strengths. Carina shares the struggles of being a single mom and how that relates to just about anyone and their situation.
Laugh with us as Ann Billo unpacks being a mother of nine children... And smile, as she shares how God’s love is growing in each of their lives.
Kyndell Richardson shares how she juggles leading worship, school, and getting married while continuing to love and connect with people.
Film actor and enthusiastic contraption builder, Tyler Huth, shares his passion to create things outside the box.
GFC Land o' Lakes Campus Pastor, Mike Moore, talks about his passion for family growing through marriage, fatherhood and now, grandparenting. Hear his journey and his special excitement to launch our newest campus.
God uses Mark, a former football player & current coach, on & off the field for His glory.
Former executive, Lonny Ostrander shares leadership and business principles to achieve next level success professionally and personally.
Casey talks about finding the rhythm and balance of life while launching the South Tampa Campus.
Mauricio Chicas shares his journey from grieving to the mission field at the age of 57.
This week personal trainer Jodi Labban shares learning how to be the best you can be by getting moving.
Despite a social limitation, Eugene Stutzman shares on reaching the world through Watoto Children’s Choir.
Pastor Heredes Ribeiro shares his passion of all digital media and how that intersects with the church and him personally.
Dr. Rolanda Beacham shares her passion for mentoring young women and how God is using her leadership at the Hernando Correctional Institute.
Former atheist, Michael Thompson shares how serving at Grace brought him to Christ carries over to other areas of his life.
University of Tampa student, Kayla Wittyngham, talks about swimming against the current of culture in herself, relationships and career.
One of my favorite people – Tanisha Taylor, my assistant! She unpacks what it takes to live a limitless life.
Amy Hafner shares her journey of conquering anxiety in her life and leading other women in their relationship with Christ.
Pastor Chris oldest daughter, shares how God filters into all the crazy schedule of her life as a wife, mom, professional, worship leader, etc, etc, etc…
Helene looked into a mirror and didn’t like what she saw in herself. Hear how God changed her view and how she impacts the lives of others today!
GFC Waters Worship Director, shares on his calling and how he prepares himself to lead others into a God experience.
Corey Wall unpacks 17 years of principles he learned in corporate sales and how he uses them to connect with people.
Kayla Lum unpacks her passion for connection and how it leads people into life and community.
Business pioneer, Bud Taylor, shares the foundational traits needed for success personally or in your organization. If you are a leader, don’t miss this!
Chuck Schmidt shares his life experiences serving monthly at GFC’s Serve Saturday and the 6 GFC missions trips.
Through the challenges of being bullied, labeled and through depression, Noah Nealley shares how he grew through it to follow his passion of ministering to youth.
After 20 years in the fitness industry, Bryan Tobias talks about sharing his faith outside the church.
You will never look at a rock the same after hearing Jessica Kortright share her passion. You never know what God is going to use.
Pastor Dean Wild drops nuggets of wisdom on developing the next generation of leaders. If you are an aspiring leader or the one leading them, you won’t want to miss these insights!
GFC Financial Ministries Director, Ed Moore, shares his passion for fitness physically, financially and spiritually.
Pastor Jessie Moses of GFC Temple Terrace, unpacks his passion for marriage, especially those premarital couples. Lots of great principles to help your marriage grow! Check it out!
Program Director of House of Hope, Linda Walker, shares her journey from personal addictions to helping women coming out of jail. You won’t want to miss this.
Ana Moua unpacks her passion for photography and how it opens the doors for new relationships personally and professionally.
“I’m desperate God!” These words were the catalyst for Deb Doering to find Christ and talk to him daily through prayer.
In the loss of her father to suicide, Bonnie Camillo found out what it means to have family!
Pastor Craig’s golf buddy, Will Lesch, shares his passion for his marriage and his gift for writing.
April McCullohs shares her passion and practical steps to get involved in an area of social injustice.
Lisa Santelli shares her journey in finding her purpose in life and how others can find theirs.
Former professional footballer, Chris Ogboke, shares how community grows every area of his life.
GFC Social Media Manager, Gabby Roberts, shares her passion for people knowing that excellence does not mean perfection.
General Contractor, Nate Goncalves, shares how continually pointing people to God allows them to see His purpose in their life.
With amazing transparency, Natalie Wittyngham shares the victory that came from the sexual abuse in her life.
GFC Groups Pastor, Neal McCullohs, shares intentional ways he is fathering his daughter not to be “fragile.”
Lacey Williams shares how she overcame her struggle of fear and mental health to become who God called her to be.
Eddie Hill shares how the love of God has transformed his life… And he can’t keep quiet about it.
Isaiah Goncalves started as a GFC youth and today, presents the gospel to kids… Hear his passion and his journey.
Jason Millwood shares his own journey of freedom and helping others overcome drug and alcohol addictions.
Michele Laccabue shares her journey from aspiring career to a homeschool, stay at home mom.
Joyce Baker shares her passion to help ladies in life transitions and reinventing themselves for success.
Mary Giraldo shares her joy in the journey through her father’s imprisonment and GFC’s Prison Ministry.
Brent Altman shares his passion to get people to take a step out of their comfort zone.
From John Mayer to blowing things up in the Zone, Tyler Brooks (a.k.a Goop) talks living in the moment.
Dr. Bob Dickerson shares how one conversation led him to explore diversity and multiculturalism.
Byron Howell shares his passion for people to grow from knowing about God in the Bible to a vibrant relationship that is life-changing.
Tracy Johnson conveys her passion for women to know their true identity by sharing her own story of dealing with abortion.
Mike Brown shares his passion to help people find contentment in their finances through Financial Peace University.
Pastor Jonathan Starrett shares his passion for creative storytelling and how it transforms our lives.
Hear next-generation filmmaker, Caleb Wild, share how he uses his gift of story to script to vision.
Ronn Kelly shares his life-changing journey with bladder cancer and how he is allowing it to change lives.
SEU Night Class Student, Sam Persaud, shares his journey from drugs to finding his love of public speaking.
16 Mustangs later, Johnmichael Moran shares his passion to serve and for the New York Yankees.
Sheriff Chris Nocco shares his passion to bring unity to the issues that are dividing society.
Dawn Harp shares her passion with over ten years of experiences in the GFC homeless ministry.
21 marathons later, Victoria McGuire shares her passion for leading others into financial freedom.
Days out of nursing school, Natalie Cosme shares her heart to reach people with medicine and God’s Love.
Former MLB player, Travis Hafner, shares his passion for youth baseball and people growing in Christ.
Trudy Loots shares the challenges middle schoolers are facing and how they can own their relationship with Christ.
Sharon Altman shares her journey from marital separation to a thriving relationship with her husband, Wayne.
Tara Duffy shares her passion to protect lives before they are involved in human trafficking.
Pro/Amateur BMX racer and SEU student, Tyler Smith, shares his desire for reaching the lost, racing bikes and children.
Former NBA Player Development VP, Kevin Carr, shares his journey of putting faith in his faith and not faith in his fear.
Grace College student, Athara Pierre, shares the power and the beauty found in the spoken word.
Author, Amanda Corbin, shares her two passions: helping families heal and recovering minors in the sex trafficking industry.
Addi Hooker – 4th year SEU student, Addi Hooker, tells her insights from 7 missions trips in 8 years.
Super dynamo, Alexis Villar, transparently shares her journey through college and back to the Lord.
Scott Anderson shares his passion for life change through Groups and the Freedom Ministry at GFC.
Attorney, Jamila Little, shares her passion of helping immigrants on their journey to achieve their dreams in the U.S.
Paul Loots shares why he leads and impacts lives in the GFC United Middle School Ministry.
Pastor Doug Otto shares his passion for strategically developing his kids and Southeastern University at GFC.
Mike Macaluso unpacks the isolation and emotional toll of being the husband and dad through three miscarriages.
Pam Otto discusses her love of bringing hope to a person in life’s struggles and challenges. #hopedevotional
Julie Patenaude shares her love for the inner city and the Dream Center of Tampa in Ybor.
William Conner shares his journey from High School All American to a man battling guilt and shame. A true story of God’s redemptive power.
Pastor Dwane Cardenas tells of his journey from stay home dad to one of the pastors at the GFC Ybor Campus.
Rossaue Hosein shares how her market place training prepared her to pursue her passion in helping others grow spiritually and in their purpose.
Life Coach, Patricia Davis, shares how understanding the other person’s personality helps you grow as a leader and a parent.
Kelli Wild, co-founder of Calledleader.com, shares the tension of being a leader who is “human being” vs “human doing.”
Former executive, Lonny Ostrander shares leadership and business principles to achieve next level success professionally and personally.
World class sprinter, Charles Clark, shares how to connect your passion to your purpose to obtain your ultimate goals.
Vince Rocca shares a weekly forum where college students can dialogue, debate and own their faith. A must listen for high school parents. Rotiochristi.org
God uses Mark, a former football player & current coach, on & off the field for His glory.
Despite a social limitation, Eugene Stutzman shares on reaching the world through Watoto Children’s Choir.
Mauricio Chicas shares his journey from grieving to the mission field at the age of 57.
Bob Durham shares how he overcame suicidal thoughts in his youth to lead FCA Tampa today.
Pastor Matt shares strategies about sharing your faith and other fun things about him you didn’t know.
Rebecca Nguyen shares balancing her career as a math teacher and being on the weekend worship team at GFC.
This week Ms. Ann shares how she is solving life’s problems with trigonometry on the side.
This week personal trainer Jodi Labban shares learning how to be the best you can be by getting moving.
Casey talks about finding the rhythm and balance of life while launching the South Tampa Campus.
Renee Scott talks about her gift as an encourager and her passion for encouraging women.
Joyce Kelly shares her passion for reaching women in strip clubs with the love of Jesus.
Chris Davis, Executive Director of the Dream Center shares his story on overcoming his battle with Leukemia.
Mike Gibilisco shares his story on being called to ministry and his love for smoking meat.
Pastor Mike tells of launching the GFC South Tampa Campus and being a father to his boys.
Chrissy Mayer shares her journey of faith and trust in finding her passion for empowering women.