Chasing the Call Podcast

In Episode 44, Will & Cole are joined again by Zayden for a conversation that came directly from our Bible study beforehand: “Fulfill YOUR ministry.”Too often people think ministry only happens behind a pulpit or inside a church building — but God calls ALL believers to serve Him through the unique gifts, opportunities, and environments He’s placed us in. Whether it’s through sports, school, w...

Featuring La’Don Bryant (WR at Northern Illinois University) and Caleb Jones (Queens commit, former Overtime Elite standout averaging 25–30 PPG), this episode dives into what faith really looks like in collegiate athletics. I’m currently playing basketball at Oglethorpe University, so this conversation is personal for all of us. We talk about:Going from high school stars to fighting for a role in...

In Episode 42, Cole and I dive into one of the most real and challenging conversations we’ve had yet…Spiritual warfare vs mental healthHow do you know what you’re facing? Can spiritual attacks affect your mind and emotions? Where does mental health end and spiritual warfare begin… and can they overlap? In this episode, I open up about some recent personal struggles, what God has been teaching me t...

Episode 40 is a real, honest conversation with my guy and teammate James McGriff. We sit down to talk through the Jaden Ivey situation—but more than just reacting, we’re trying to respond the right way. We also go into how we as Christians should proclaim the gospel while also doing it in a Christlike way. We want to be clear: we’re not experts, insiders, or the most knowledgeable voices on this t...

It is hard to believe that we have recorded and put our 41 episodes to this point, but here we are with another episode. In Today's topic of How Should We Worship God we dive into:- Different Worship Practices- Embracing the unique qualities God has Given us- Worshiping Individually & Collectively among the Church- Different Types of Worship MusicThroughout the episode, we lean on Scriptur...

In this episode, Will and Cole sit down with Ryan Vasata who is a long-time friend and high school classmate of both Cole and Will. Ryan gave his life to Christ around 1 year ago and has pursued the Lord ever since. He credits Cole for first talking to him about Jesus in high school for being an important light that helped start him on his journey of following JesusWe discuss a variety of topics w...

In this episode, Will and Cole sit down and discuss how we should interact with different religions, cultivating relationships with other christians regardless of cultural differences, and Cole's Trip to the United Kingdom:We dive deep into Scripture and talk about true vs false gospel & how we should reflect the Love of Christ to nonbelievers and to members of False ReligionsScripture use...

In this episode, I sit down with Youth Pastor Eli Quinter from Good Shepherd Savannah to talk about one of the biggest questions Christians ask: How do we actually know God’s will for our lives? We dive deep into Scripture and talk about what the Bible really says about making decisions, seeking God’s guidance, and trusting His plan. Many people look for signs, feelings, or circumstances to determ...

In Episode 36, we talk about the power and importance of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. So many Christians try to follow God in their own strength, but the truth is that we were never meant to live the Christian life without the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives wisdom, direction, conviction, and reveals what God is showing us. In this episode we discuss:• What the Holy Spirit actuall...

Episode 35 is all about wisdom — what it is, where it comes from, and how it shows up in real life. In James 3, we see something surprising:Not all wisdom is good. There’s a kind of wisdom that leads to peace, humility, and growth…And another that produces comparison, pride, disorder, and chaos. In this episode, we unpack:• What wisdom actually is (not just being smart)• The difference between wor...

Season 3 continues with a very complex topic regarding TestimoniesIn Episode 34, Will and Cole give a spiritual update and talk about the importance of sharing your testimony & the challenges that come with it. We explore the how false testimony can lead to division and hurt the Body of Christ, as well as how true testimony can unite us in our pursuit of JesusThe focus of this episode is an in...

Season 3 continues with a very specific and deep topicIn Episode 33, Will and Cole get very open and vulnerable as they discuss the topic of "Staying Present with God" We explore how we struggle with focusing too much on the Past, Present, and Future, but how we use our struggles to draw closer to God. The focus of this episode is a raw conversation between Will and Cole regarding how bo...

Season 3 continues with a very broad and important topicIn Episode 32, Will and Cole answer the question of What is Faith? We explore the biblical definition of Faith, how Faith is formed, how we are sanctified constantly throughout our Walk with Christ, how we are Saved by our Faith in Jesus, and so much more! The focus of this episode is a raw conversation between Will and Cole regarding how bot...

Season 3 opens with a powerful and personal conversation. In Episode 31, Will and Cole are joined by Samuel Paul—our former youth pastor and a key influence in both of our faith journeys. What was meant to be an interview turns into an hour-long, honest dialogue about what it truly means to follow God’s call. We explore where our faith is really placed, how every person lives by faith in something...

In this season finale, we slow down and talk honestly about spiritual rest—what this year has looked like, what we’ve learned, and what God has carried us through. We open up about the weight of condemnation that comes from our own hearts, how easy it is to doubt ourselves and even doubt God, and why learning to rest in Jesus is not passive—but deeply trusting. We reflect on Peter stepping out of...

Sorry for the huge delay! We had no clue this episode was never uploaded but better late than never, we have been doing spiritual rests lately and will explain that in the season finale (Ep. 30) in a few days, God bless! In this episode, we dive into what real persecution is and how to endure it as a Christian. Cole and Will dive into the types of persecution which include being treated poorly for...

In this episode, Cole and Will dive into the topic of how we should interact with Secular Music and Television. This is a very tough topic that Cole and Will are not experts on this but we dove into our personal experiences as well as scripture. To truly understand this topic you must look through the perspective of balancing what you listen to and what you watch. There are lines that we should no...

In this episode, we dive into what real perseverance looks like when life gets heavy. James 1 calls us to “count it all joy” in the middle of trials, and Job’s story shows us what that kind of faith actually looks like in real time. We talk through why God allows seasons of testing, how endurance shapes our character, and what it means to stay grounded when everything feels unstable.*I also apolog...

What does real faith look like? Not just believing in God with our words, but living it out with our lives. In this episode, we dive into James 2 and unpack what it means when Scripture says, “faith without works is dead.” Faithfulness isn’t just about showing up on Sundays or saying the right things — it’s about daily obedience, consistency, and trust when it’s hard. True faith is revealed when w...

What does it really mean to seek God with all your heart? In this episode, we dive deep into what it looks like to truly put God first — in your priorities, desires, and daily decisions. So often, we say we want to follow Him, but our hearts are divided between God and the world. Today’s conversation will help you realign your focus, surrender control, and find the fullness of life that comes only...

What does it really mean to fear God? In this episode, Will and Nathan break down one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity — the fear of the Lord. We talk about how fearing God isn’t about being scared of Him, but about having deep awe, reverence, and respect for who He is. This kind of fear leads to wisdom, obedience, and intimacy with God — not distance. Using Bible verses from Prove...

In this episode, Cole and Will dive into a smaller but very popular topic, which is dealing with lust. Lust is a well known topic that many Christians speak about and our hope is that we can provide you with an alternative perspective that focuses on falling in love with the Lord and walking in obedience to the spirit (Galatians 5:16), as well as viewing Sexual intimacy that way that God intended...

In this episode, Cole and Will dive into a smaller and more specific topic about tattoos. This can get a bit controversial in Christianity, and you have some split opinions on it, however, our goal of this is not to cause division but bring clarity. We are not perfect; we are just using our best judgement and insight with scripture and where we feel God is leading us. We are very intentional and n...

In this Episode, Cole and Will talk about one of the most important things to focus on in our walks with Christ; Serving God. For us to be able to truly be sanctified according to 1st Thessalonians 5, we must obey the will of God in our lives. We acknowledge the recent event and violence that has been happening in this country and all around the world, and we pray for peace for all, yet increased...

In this Episode, Cole and Will talk about one of the most important things to work on with the Lord: being intimate with Him. For us to be able to truly grow with Jesus, to get to know Him better, to get to even know ourselves better, we have to give alone time. And that alone time is where we be still, and sit in the presence of our Almighty God. We acknowledge the recent event and violence that...