Chaplaincy On The Go

In this episode, we sit down with author Lindsey Vesnic to discuss her book Raising Light —a heartfelt journey through faith, motherhood, suffering, and the everyday moments that shape a family. Lindsey shares how seasons of infertility, loss, unanswered prayers, and ultimately the joy of motherhood transformed her understanding of God's faithfulness. Together, we explore what it means to inte...

This episode features Lori Kroll, the founder of Love and Lean , an initiative created to honor her son Zak’s life and legacy. What began as grief has turned into purpose—impacting lives, building awareness, and creating a lasting ripple effect of hope and meaning. Love and Lean exists to ensure Zak’s story continues to make a difference—transforming loss into legacy and pain into purpose. This co...

In this powerful conversation, we sit down with the leader of the Walk for Warriors and his efforts to focus on suicide prevention and mental health through Operation Injured Soldiers to talk about the unseen battles many Veterans continue to fight long after their military service ends. We explore the realities of Veteran mental health — including isolation, identity shifts after transition to ci...

In this episode of Chaplaincy on the Go , Josh sits down with Dr. Benjamin Long to explore the powerful connection between mental health, sleep, and a Jesus-centered spirituality. Together, they unpack how chronic sleep deprivation impacts the brain, amplifies anxiety, and disrupts emotional regulation. We talk about why exhaustion shrinks emotional margin, how the nervous system influences spirit...

In a world filled with constant notifications, endless demands, and the steady hum of distraction, many people quietly wonder: Why is it so hard to hear God anymore? In this thoughtful andgrounding conversation, we sit down with AnthonyCozzello , Lead Pastor of Cultivate Community Church, to explore how modern noise—both external and internal—can crowd out the still, steady voice of God. Anthony s...

In this episode, we explore one of the most essential yet often overlooked aspects of human life and workplace culture — the power of connection and the profound dangers of isolation . We dive into how meaningful relationships affect our mental, emotional, and physical health , why connection is central to thriving at work, and practical ways you can build stronger relational bonds in your daily l...

Our attention is under constant attack—and our mental health is paying the price. In this episode, we explore how excessive digital technology reshapes the brain, fuels anxiety, fragments focus, and quietly erodes our capacity for deep thought and meaningful connection. We unpack why modern apps are designed to keep us hooked—and what that’s doingbeneath the surface. Joined by guest speaker Dave M...

Holiday gatherings are meant to bring us together—but sometimes the dinner table can feel like the hardest place to have a healthy conversation. In this episode/resource, we explore how to create meaningful, life-giving dialogue with your family this season by using gratitude, curiosity, and Dan Sullivan’s powerful Gap and the Gain framework. Whether your family dynamic is peaceful, complicated, o...

In this episode, we sit down with pastor, speaker, and author Faith Eury Cho to explore what it truly means to experience friendship with God— especially in seasons marked by depression, anxiety, emotional heaviness, or spiritual wilderness . Faith brings a deeply compassionate and Spirit-filled perspective on how God meets us in our most tender places and how the Holy Spirit becomes our Companion...

In this episode we explore how followers of Jesus and the wider church can faithfully respond to political violence in our nation—specifically in light of the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Joining the podcast is Kevin Pike, Senior Pastor of the Fearless Family of Churches. Kevin helps us wrestle with how Christians can navigate grief, fear, anger, and division while embodying the peace, ju...

In this episode we explore the reality of grief and the power of remembering those we've lost. Joining us on the podcast is a wonderful pastor, mentor, and friend - Cindy Nyhoff. Cindy and her husband, Dave, lost their son to cancer and now host a remembrance walk/run to honor those who have lost a loved one. You can get more information about the remembrance walk here! Learn more about our co...

In this episode we explore the power of meaningful relationships and emotional intelligence in the workplace. Joining the conversation is thought-leader, author, and speaker Mike Novakoski. Mike is the President and CEO of EV Construction and EV Group. Mike’s latest book, “Right Brain Justified” explores the impact of relational leadership and its connection to company success and culture. Get the...

In this episode – Kyle Hostetler (Veterans of Semco) joins us to talk about mental health and our veterans. Kyle is a volunteer with Operation Injured Soldiers and leads a “Walk for Warriors” – an event promoted to raise awareness and funds for helping veterans work through challenging mental and emotional realities. Learn more about CarePortal Learn more about Operation Injured Soldiers Get invol...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Alex Vogelzang on the nature of empathy. Learn more about CarePortal!

In this episode, we discuss the nature of empathy and how it impacts our lives and the lives of those around us. Joining this episode is Alex Vogelzang. Alex brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to the conversation!  Learn more about CarePortal!  

In this episode we explore the nature of anxiety and how we can cope with it in a way that helps us thrive. Joining us for the episode is Mike Maddox. Mike is a business leader and coach with years of experience in the corporate world. He’s also an “expert” in the lived experience with anxiety. Mike is a co-founder of the Anxiety Resource Center in Grand Rapids, MI.   Learn more about Mike. Learn...

In this episode we explore managing anxiety in ourselves and others. Joining us on the podcast is Steve Cuss. Steve is the author of Managing Leadership Anxiety and The Expectation Gap. Steve and his wife, Lisa, are part of an organization called Capable Life. Steve’s personal experience and insight offer practical solution to chronic anxiety.   Learn more about Steve! Learn more about our sponsor...

In this episode we look at the dynamics of anger and how we process through it. Anger isn’t bad, but unprocessed anger can be destructive to our mind, body, and soul. Pastor Rick Feria helps us to understand the nature of anger and how we can take practical steps toward working through it.

In this episode we talk about Trauma and Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Lisa Cuss, MA, LPC. Lisa and her husband Steve do amazing work in the world of emotional health. This was an incredible conversation about how our past pain influences our present realities. Learn more about Lisa Learn about Capable Life Learn about Altogether You Learn about CarePortal

In this episode Sean Egan , the Deputy Director of Labor for Michigan, joins us to talk about the impact of mental health in the workplace in the State of Michigan. Sean shares about his own journey with mental health and the current realities that he is working to address in the workplace. Learn more about the state of mental health in Michigan Learn more about Careportal !

In this episode we discuss the challenges of mental health in the skilled trades and construction. Joining us is Mark Dyke, a friend, counselor, and professor at Ferris State University. Learn more about Mark Learn more about Careportal

In this episode we explore the impact of finding our identity in the love and person of Jesus. Joining the podcast is Rick Feria. Rick is a counselor and pastor and serves at the Fearless Family of Churches and, also, with the Fearless Chaplaincy. Learn more about CarePortal !

In this podcast we unpack the challenges of starting the school year with Marcy Kolean, founder of Poeima Coaching. Marcy is a wealth of wisdom and created a "vision guide" resource to help teens and their parents get a foundation of self-image and identity grounded in Jesus. Get the Guide Learn about CarePortal

In this episode we explore the nature of grief and the importance of remembering with a West Michigan pastor and chaplain - Cindy Nyhoff. Cindy has a lot of experience with grief, but also a personal connection to the topic. In 2024, Cindy's son Ben passed away after a long battle with cancer. Cindy's shares honestly about Ben's cancer journey, where they found hope through it all, and...

In this episode we explore how past experiences can sabotage our present circumstances and future outcomes. We've all had hard or challenging past experiences. If we are not aware of how to handle them - they can wreak havoc on our relationships and lives. Asking good questions about what happened and what is happening can help us avoid further pain and frustration.