Alive! with Pastor Patina Ripkey

Send us Fan Mail Matthew Columbie is currently on staff at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission. However, prior to becoming an employee at OURM he was a gang member, an armed robber, a drug dealer and an addict. He ended up serving prison time and almost lost his life when a drug deal went bad. Through a Judge who wanted better for him, and the ministry of the servants at OURM, Matthew found Jesus and...

Send us Fan Mail Nichelle surrendered her life to Jesus at the age of 7. She preached her first sermon at 11 years old and became an Evangelist at 17. After college she married her best friend from High School, and began a career in IT, eventually starting her own business. However, no life is without trouble and suffering. Nichelle experienced the loss of a child which rocked her faith and called...

Send us Fan Mail Tiki had a difficult childhood. She was abused by a family friend, hit by a drunk driver, and then moved away from her childhood home when she was in middle school. She ended up running away from home and looking for a way to survive. She began making money as a dancer and married at a young age. Her adult life was no easier than her childhood, and she ended up homeless. But God w...

Send us Fan Mail Dean was at the peak of his career when he was asked to volunteer for a children’s event at his church. He was deeply moved by this experience and began serving in children’s ministry weekly. Eventually Dean left his career to become a full-time Children’s Pastor. He believes God moves in the lives of children and says, “there is no such thing as a junior Holy Spirit.” He believes...

Send us Fan Mail Remain steadfast! Be joyful! Take courage! These are words of wisdom that Lynne graciously shares with those who are experiencing life's most difficult trials. She has gone through numerous health crises, childhood abuse, failed marriages, and the loss of her only son, Matthew, who was murdered in 2012. But she has also experienced miraculous recoveries and the sense of God&a...

Send us Fan Mail Dawn serves on the Praise Team weekly and is also a gifted Bible teacher. Her passion for Jesus, people, and the Word of God is undeniable. However, Dawn has not always been a Christian. As a matter of fact, she endured years of panic attacks, drug use and overwhelming fear. Her story will surprise you and delight you at the same time. I am excited for you to hear how she was grad...

Send us Fan Mail John Campbell was born prematurely, suffered several life-threatening childhood illnesses, lost his father at 15 yrs old, and got caught up in the drug world in high school. As an adult, he lost his best friend to suicide and experienced several failed relationships, yet John says he is blessed and credits all of the good in his life to an amazing grace-filled God. John calls hims...

Send us Fan Mail Darren Woods is a community leader, an entrepreneur, and a Christian businessman. He also serves in his local church as a deacon. Darren is committed to family, marriage, and men’s ministry and brings years of experience and wisdom to conversations about ethics, morality, discipleship, forgiveness, humility, and a variety of other topics. Darren is a graduate of University of Edin...

Send us Fan Mail Merrie and her husband, Igor, are Co-Founders of Harbour Hope International located in Orlando, Florida. Harbour Hope International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending human trafficking by providing mentoring relationships to survivors of sex trafficking on their journey toward self-sustainability. Merrie has an exciting walk of faith that will inspire all who hear her...

Send us Fan Mail Tina is on the front lines of the battle against human trafficking. She is a public speaker, a writer, an entrepreneur, and a self-described “warrior” who uses her personal story to educate others. She serves Jesus by getting down into the trenches with the most vulnerable and the most abused, and helping them experience spiritual, emotional, and physical freedom through the grace...

Send us Fan Mail If you think human trafficking is something that happens only to those who come from broken families or who live in other countries, think again. Shelby Easterling was raised in a Christian home in a very tightknit family. However, at 18 yrs. old she moved away from home and was seduced into the life of human trafficking by her boyfriend. Shelby openly shares her story of drinking...

Send us Fan Mail Hello My name is Patina Ripkey and I am a Local Pastor at the First United Methodist Church of Oviedo in Oviedo Florida. This podcast is dedicated to sharing life Changing Testimonies with Pastor Patina Ripkey and special guests.

Send us Fan Mail Ada Madison was a successful business owner in the prime of her life when she met her knight in shining armor. They were married and seemed to have the perfect life. However, after two years of marriage she found out that her husband had secretly stolen all her money and everything she owned. She found herself homeless with only $20 left to her name, literally running for her life...

Send us Fan Mail After surviving years of childhood sexual abuse from her grandfather, Jeanne Icenhour still believes that God is good. In her late thirties, after she was married and had two children, she was stopped in her tracks by suppressed memories that came to the surface unexpectedly. Through her relationship with Jesus, friends and family, and professional therapy, Jeanne was healed of he...

Send us Fan Mail Samuel Perez was on a quest for love, fulfillment, and purpose. Instead, he found himself completely broken and alone. In a moment of desperation, he considered suicide, but Jesus met him in his mess and radically changed him. Samuel openly shares his personal testimony of his life as a gay stripper, in hopes that others will be encouraged and follow Jesus as he has done. He is pa...