Grace Unscripted

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Clever Kossick! Growing up amid family struggles, loss, and loneliness, Clever knew about God but struggled to understand His love for him. Listen in as Clever shares how God used faithful friends, meaningful relationships, and unexpected opportunities to transform his understanding of God’s faithfulness, show him that he was d...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of David Wewer! David takes us back into his childhood and gives us a glimpse of what it was like to grow up in church while feeling increasingly isolated, burying his emotions, and struggling to understand what a relationship with Jesus really looked like. Little did he know that God would use the people He placed in David’s life...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we hear the story of Mark Niemi and the many “God things” that have shaped his journey of faith. From a Catholic upbringing and a transformative season in college to finding deep community and discovering a calling to invest in other men, Mark’s story is ultimately about learning to listen for God’s voice and take the next step He puts in fron...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Scott Claypoole! Scott takes us back into his childhood and gives us a glimpse of his experience growing up trying to gain acceptance and approval from what he thought was a disapproving god. Little did he know, that one day that “disapproving god” would be the only place he could find both transformation and freedo...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Delaney Dobbins! For the longest time, Delaney was walking through difficult relationships and searching for more. It wasn’t until a few years ago when God met her in the aftermath of one of her most difficult moments that her faith got real. Listen in as she shares with us how God, and the people He surrounded her with,...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Steph Sievers! The biggest standout from Steph’s story is her perspective looking back on not only what she experienced, but the people God placed in her life to get her where she is today. Listen in as Steph shares with us how she walked through isolation, pain, and loss, and how her story ultimately led her to surrender...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Bobbi Claypoole! Bobbi’s early adulthood was filled with difficult situations that ultimately led her to lean into God to redeem them! Listen in as she shares with us how God brought her through many things including heartbreak, abuse, and single motherhood to where she is today! If Bobbi’s story has resonated with...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Allison Daugherty! Allison’s story is an incredible example of Jesus bringing healing, freedom, and the right people into someone’s life. Listen in as Allison shares how Jesus took her from her lowest point, transformed her despair into gratitude, and how she now gets to help people who find themselves in the dark p...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Logan Hugli! From the beginning, Logan’s life was molded by the dark and harsh realities he was born into. It continued that way until the point when he reached his lowest moment. Listen in as he shares how God has guided him through the little things that to some may look like coincidences, but to him, look like the fing...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Kayla Hromada! Kayla shares with us her experience of God meeting her in the hard and difficult moments from marriage struggles to dealing with anxiety and depression. Listen in as the idea of God being “always there” went from always being there in the background of Kayla’s life to seeing how God has continue...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Tim Hromada! From a young age, Tim was fully invested into sports and even ended up playing college baseball. Unfortunately, when health problems threatened to take sports away, it didn’t just threaten what he loved dearly it threatened his identity too. Listen in as Tim shares with us his story of how God brought him ful...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Abi Jones! Abi grew up around church, but her faith didn’t become her own until later in life. From a young age, Abi experienced deeply difficult circumstances that led her to dark places. Listen in as she shares with us how Jesus was able to meet her in the dark moments and how she has found freedom and healing from her...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Jason Beck! From church hopping as a teenager to drum sets, Jason’s smile and joy shine through the microphone throughout his story. Listen in as Jason shares with us his story of faithful steps of seeking God! If Jason’s story has resonated with you or you have any questions, we would love to hear from you! You can...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Tia Smith! Tia dives deep into her early life and marriage and the dark and difficult moments that she and her family walked through. Listen in as she shares how God has brought healing from her past, helped her break unhealthy cycles in her family, and how she now gets to help other women walk through their difficult moments!...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Steve Frisch! From adventures in the military to an unexpected battle with cancer, listen in as Steve reflects back on his life and shares with us exactly how Jesus has been there for him from the very beginning even when he didn’t realize it at the time! If Steve’s story has resonated with you or you have any quest...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Michael Kohler! Michael’s childhood was missing structure and stability. The difficulties he faced in life led him to the military and he made that his career. When he was finally finding the stability he needed, something unexpected happened which flipped his life upside down. The following years were dark but God would not le...

This week on the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Kim Howdyshell! After being uprooted at a young age and experiencing relational hurt at home, Kim’s life was anything but easy. Listen in as she reflects on how that impacted her, how God met her in those places, and how He transformed not only Kim’s life but the lives of those around her as well! If Kim’s sto...

On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Christine Dolan! From a trans-Atlantic love stories to an inflatables businesses, Christine’s story is one of watching God show up and be faithful time and time again from new seasons to big moves. Listen in as she shares with us all of the steps of obedience, both big and small, God walked with her thr...

On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Paul Thompson. Paul has done so many different things in his life from bandmember to scholar and now missionary. Listen in as Paul shares his story, how he has seen God show up time and time again even through his pride, and the incredible adventure that God is taking him and his family on next! If Paul&#8217...

“You’re always on mission wherever you are. The goal is to help Jesus be known and make sense. Wherever you are, you’re doing that.” – Stephanie Thompson On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Stephanie Thompson. Stephanie’s life has been marked by her faith and desire to be on mission since she was young. She h...

“The other thing I would encourage people to do is just reflect in your life. It’s easy when you’re busy to not realize the things He is doing everyday.” – Cheryl Reed On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Cheryl Reed. Cheryl grew up in the Akron area and from day one worked hard to fulfill the passions God gave her....

“”When you are at the end of you, God is there and He wants you and you just have to ask him.”” – Jan Robinson On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Jan Robinson. Jan grew up in the Copley area in an incredibly difficult family situation where Jesus felt hard to find. God placed the right people around her exactly wh...

“I just pray that when I open my mouth that God is the one who is speaking.” – Holly Bader Carroll On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Holly Bader Carroll. Holly was born and raised in the Akron area into family of believers. From trials and pain in her early 20s to experiencing the beauty of a blended family later in life, Ho...

“…what does God want me to do? What does Jesus want me to do? These things have shaped my life since having accepted Christ.” – Jeff Reed On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Jeff Reed! Jeff is a leader at Grace Church and dedicates his time to mentoring others of all ages! Jeff grew up in a unique religious background, h...

“He can redeem anything. He has literally redeemed stuff that I didn’t think could be redeemed in my life.” – Ken Huth On this week’s episode of the Grace Unscripted Podcast, we get to hear the story of Ken Huth. Ken is a born and raised Akronite. Through a difficult season in his 20s spent searching for family, purpose, and truth, Ken ultimately found what he truly n...