Walking with Kelley and Kristy

In this episode Eric & Patti Lethco together share encouragement and give us an update on how God has been at work in and through their lives while on the Mission field in Tanzania.  Through the direction of Eric and Patti Lethco, OFBC has helped brothers and sisters in Tanzania build 3 schools and train up leaders and pastors since 2022. Over these last few years, these missions and disciples...

In this episode Adriana Melendez gives us an update from her recent Mission trip to Tanzania, challenges us to live everyday missionally minded, and even gives us a glimpse into her surprise engagement proposal while on the trip.  Her love for Jesus, Discipleship, and the Maasai in Tanzania is contagious. This episode is full of reminders of what it looks like to walk humbly with the Lord while al...

In this episode Brenda French joins us at the table to remind us of the amazing Love and Faithfulness of God, she has experienced in every season of her own life. Life isn't always good, and this world is full of HARD things. Maybe you are walking through a difficult season today. Brenda encourages us that our personal relationship with the LORD is unique -- and God sees us and knows us right wher...

In this episode, Anita Cheslek and Sabrina Comps join us at the table to encourage us to keep running the race God has called us to run. In this race of life, there are obstacles we face at almost every turn. As we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and ask God to help us to see and use those obstacles to grow our own faith while pointing others toward HIM, we experience unexplainable victories day afte...

In this episode Karie Calhoun Smith is back at the table to share a "Part 2" update episode on how God continues to guide and direct her steps, as she walks through this season with Him.  What an amazing season it has been. Today is extra special because Karie is joined by her husband Randy. Together they share a beautiful message of Hope and God's Redeeming Love.  We praise God for all He is doin...

In this episode we revisit a conversation we had with our sweet friend, Karie Calhoun, well over a year ago. (This episode was originally recorded at the end of 2023 - Episode 10). During this conversation, Karie encouraged us to keep walking and trusting in God, especially when what we are going through feels uncertain and unexpected. We get a glimpse of Karie's love for interior design, as well...

Are you amazed by God?  In this episode Kelley, Kristy, & Adriana share some personal examples of how God is teaching and challenging them to walk in the awe and wonder of who HE is in this season.  Philippians 3:13-14 NLT - No, dear brothers and sisters, I have - Bible Gateway Psalm 37:4 NLT - Take delight in the LORD, and he will - Bible Gateway Philippians 4:6-7 NIV - Do not be anxious abou...

In this episode, Pam and Lily Parker join us at the table to share a powerful testimony of God's PEACE & PRESENCE in their lives, in the midst of pain.  Pam's story is one of trauma, a near death experience, and a long journey towards healing --but also one of beauty and an undesribeable PEACE that comes by knowing and walking with the LORD. He is truly a good and loving Father. Together, Pam...

In this episode, we are joined by Jacob Shamblin, Noah Schubert, and Ryan Wright, who not only “walk” the walk of faith with us but who have been on an extraordinary “ride” spanning 600 miles up the Southeastern Coast. We wanted to follow up on the FCA ride these guys embarked on and try to understand their “why” and get a glimpse into what life was like as they pedaled for 6 days. The ride was ca...

In this episode, Jacob Shamblin (Kelley's oldest son) returns to the table with Will Macurda (Kelley's son in law). They share how God is at work and growing them in their faith as young adults. They continue to stand in awe and amazement of God's faithfulness. These two young men love the Lord, and their personal walks with Him are not only evident, but impacting others that God chooses to place...

As we step into a New Year, we want to encourage you to stay focused on God's Word. In this episode we walk through the ABC's of some of our favorite scriptures! We were reminded recently that you can't be anxious and grateful at the same time. When you begin to recognize an anxious thought creeping into your mind, and you choose to take that thought captive and replace it with gratitude for who G...

In this episode, Jason and Jen Goins join us at the table to share encouragement and wisdom they have gained from 21 years of marriage- through both struggle and celebration. They have spent years coaching couples, studying God's Word, and researching the best Christian marriage and family resources. They’ve taught their clients how to deeply connect with their spouses, come alive in their Christi...

In this episode our sweet friend Hannah Johnson encouraged us to walk in wisdom by learning to rest and honor the Sabbath as we intentionally allow the Holy Spirit to fill us up so that we can keep walking through every season.  Romans 15:13 says, “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” This Chri...

In this episode our friend Josh Cutler joins us at the table to share personal testimony of healing and presence of God's PEACE, that has beautifully been woven in and through his own story. Josh has experienced FREEDOM in the area of chronic pain relating to lyme disease, depression, and mental health --  and through changing his diet, mind set, and ongoing spiritual growth --he believes that oth...

In this episode Greg Smith joins us at the table to share a Message of Hope - that can be found and experienced TODAY through a relationship with Christ. As we prepare our hearts and homes for Christmas this year, we want to invite you to slow down, keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, and keep Christ as the center of everything you do. He loves you and wants to be a part of every area of your life. As...

In this episode, our friend Delissa Dixon is back at the table to share a powerful yet challenging  topic: Complacency. Delissa walks us through the first chapter of Proverbs, found in the Old Testament of the Bible, and challenges us to shake off areas of complacency that are keeping us from attaining Godly wisdom and understanding. She encourages us to respond to the conviction of the Holy Spiri...

In this episode Rich McGough joins us at the table to share encouragement through his own personal testimony and what God has been teaching him as he walks with the Lord in this season. As each of us walk with the Lord, study His Word, and allow His presence to change us from the inside out, it is there we begin to understand that - YES, in Christ we are a NEW creation and we’ve been reconciled to...

In this episode, our friend Deb Cooley joins us at the table to share and encourage us through her own personal testimony.  She shares how the goodness and faithfulness of God was present in her life long before she knew God and walked with Him like she experiences Him today. Deb's story is one we all can relate to, on some level, and it serves as a real reminder that God loves us right where we a...

This episode was originally recorded in 2023. So many of our listeners were impacted by Izabella McMillon's True Story of Hope, that we wanted to reshare it this Christmas season as a reminder - to keep packing your Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. This episode is proof that the children on the receiving end of them, are getting so much more than a beautifully wrapped box, filled with toys and...

In this episode we are wrapping up a season on “growing through it", we believe this is an ongoing, lifelong practice of allowing God to teach us as we go through situations in life - maybe, the situations are not what we desired, or what we hoped for, or even what we expected, but when we trust God, we can be sure that He is at work and He has a GREATER plan than we do. Romans 5:3-5 that says  3...

In this episode, we are reminded yet again, that God can use any opportunity HE sees fit, to grow us in our faith and draw others to himself, EVEN if over a simple cup of coffee. Who doesn't love a cup of coffee served up with a word of encouragement? The Che-sed Coffee cart is just that. Che-sed in Hebrew means "loving kindness", the loving kindness that God wants each of us to experience day in...

In this episode we are reminded that spiritual growth can take place every single day, especially when we acknowledge that God is in control and can use every single circumstance as an opportunity to bring HIM glory. As his children we are set apart from the world, and as uncomfortable as that may seem for US day in and day out, it is because we are set apart - that God is able to receive the GLOR...

In this episode, Luke Shamblin and Mikayla Blanco, join us at the table to share their perspective as grandchildren, and growing through the difficult season of the loss of their grandfather, while focusing and finishing their senior year of college strong. God's timing is so perfect, and the fact that God would allow them both to be present in this season for Mimi, is so special to our family, an...

In this episode, our mom, Kathy Corless joins us at the table to share how this season of grief and loss in her life has been hard, but also an opportunity to keep trusting in a faithful God that is with us in hard seasons, and holds us tight as we cling to Him.  We really believe that those things that we are going through have the real possibility of being the best experiences that God can use t...

In this episode, Brandon Joy "B-Joy", a Word of Life Missionary to New York City and the World, shares his transformative testimony of how God rescued him from a life of drugs and addiction. Today he celebrates 4 years of sobriety, is walking closely with the Lord, and is following a call on his life to full time ministry. His testimony is nothing short of a miracle, and He encourages us by sharin...