Faith In The Struggle

On this episode of  Faith In The Struggle , Pastor Jamie sits down with Megan Bloniasz to share her powerful story of faith, loss, and God’s sustaining grace. Just three months after welcoming their first child, Megan’s husband was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. After a difficult battle, he eventually passed away from the disease. In this heartfelt conversation, Megan opens up about walking...

On this Podcast Pastor Jamie sits down with Dr. Vinnie Cappetta. Dr. Vinnie is a licensed Christian counselor, coach, and pastor who helps people heal from grief, trauma, and emotional pain by integrating faith with neuroscience. Through his “Perfect Peace” framework, he guides people to experience real healing—not just manage symptoms—so they can live with clarity, freedom, and a deeper connectio...

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle, Pastor Jamie sits down with our Youth Pastor, Josh Porizky, to discuss various struggles teens are facing right now. They hit on topics like mental health, social media, and more. Check it out!

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Nick Swiader. Nick has Alopecia and has struggled with the disease his whole life. Nick completely lost his hair in his freshman year of college. He talks about the struggles he has faced with the hair loss at a young age and how he has grown in his faith since. Nick recently had an opportunity to speak on a panel at the National...

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Victoria Muscolino. Victoria had a difficult childhood and teenage years. When she was 17 she got pregnant and made the decision to have an abortion. After suppressing that memory for years she came face to face with that decision and through her faith in Christ was able to find forgiveness and healing. Watch as they discuss how...

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Jamie Jacques. Jamie Jacques grew up in the Mormon church and didn't become a follower of Jesus until he was an adult. He lays out his experience with the Mormon church and what ultimately ended up leading him to leave the church and become a Christian. Check it out!

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie is joined by Cassandra Barron. Cassandra discusses her experience dealing with demonic activity at an apartment building she used to live in. She also discusses her struggles with Mental Health. In all that she has struggled with she has grown in her faith and God has carried her through the many battles she has had in her life. Content Warning...

Pastor Jamie sites down with Christy White to discuss her struggle with Breast Cancer. Christy was diagnosed with a very aggressive form of Breast Cancer in May of 2024. She details her journey and how she has grown in her faith while battling cancer. Check it out!

Pastor Jamie sits down with Mary Rose Stixrud, a former Youth Group student he had back when he was a Youth Leader. They discuss her life both growing up and her life now. Mary has dealt with a lot of trauma and abuse in her life and wound up coming to Cornerstone because she was finally placed with a foster family who attends the church. She details her story and how she finally became a believer...

Pastor Jamie sites down with Sue Hamwey to discuss the challenges of caring for her husband who has dementia. Sue's Husband Ralph was diagnosed with dementia many years ago. They discuss the struggles that come with caring for someone with this disease and how it impacts her faith. Check it out!

This week on Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with his niece Hannah to discuss her struggles with mental health. Hannah dealt with anxiety for years. She was eventually put on medication and ended up being hospitalized for it. They discuss her faith and how it impacted her. Check it out!

This week on Faith In The Struggle, Pastor Jamie is joined by his son Nathan and his daughter Grace. They discuss what it was like to grow up as a Pastor's kid. They discuss how it impacted their faith and answer questions our listeners submitted ahead of time. Check it out!

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Nancy Stockwell. Nancy's brother was murdered by his wife in 2003. Nancy has faced many challenges over the years in dealing with the tragic loss of her brother including how to forgive her sister-in-law. See how through Nancy's faith she has been able to deal with the aftermath of her brother's murder.

This week on Faith In The Struggle, Pastor Jamie sits down with Shelley Rivelli to discuss the sudden passing of her husband. Shelley's husband Tom died suddenly of a heart attack just a few weeks ago. Jamie and Shelley discuss her faith both before and after. They talk about how her faith is playing crucial role in the grieving process. Check it out!

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Ariel Lopez. They discuss the many struggles Ariel has dealt with in his life. Including, his many medical issues that have cause him to have multiple surgeries and most recently had to remove part of his foot. Ariel takes each day at a time and relies on his faith to guide him through life's many trials. Check it out!

Pastor Jamie sits down with Samantha Dumais on this episode to discuss various struggles she has dealt with in her life. Samantha struggles with anxiety and depression and at one point was struggling with self harm. Since moving back to Massachusetts she started attending Cornerstone Church and gave her life to Christ. She has been growing in her faith since and her walk with Him has helped her th...

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Jen Nixon to discuss her numerous health struggles. She was diagnosed as a baby with Cystic Fibrosis(CF) which is a genetic disorder that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system, causing the body to produce abnormally thick and sticky mucus. This can impact things like breathing and nutrient absorption. Jen has also batt...

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle, Pastor Jamie sits down with Mary Hannah Mark to discuss various struggles she has dealt with in her life. They talk about her struggles with her parents, her health and how her faith has guided her through all her trials. Check it out!

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Andy to discuss his struggle with Acute Transverse Myelitis (ATM). ATM is an inflammatory condition that affects the spinal cord, and in this case caused him to lose strength in his hands and arms. Andy was out of work for 6 months while he did physical therapy to regain his strength. Andy and Pastor Jamie talk about his faith an...

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Rolande Romblad. Rolande struggled with her husband for many years and ultimately ended up getting divorced. She also walked away from her faith at the same time. A few years later she came back to God. Eventually she felt God calling her to care for her ex-husband who was sick. Roland helped take care of him until he passed away...

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle, Pastor Jamie sits down with Micheal Colon. Micheal started using marijuana and alcohol at a very young age. As a young adult Micheal left that all behind to seek a life in Christ. Micheal has been growing in his faith ever since. Listen to his testimony and the great things God has done with his life.

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Helen Pimentel to discuss the tragic loss of her son Jordan. They discuss how her faith has carried her through this difficult time in her life, how she has grown in her faith since and so much more. Check it out!

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Tim Blakeney. Tim has experienced many different struggles in his life. He lost his mom at the age of 9 and had many ups and downs after that. Eventually as young adult he found himself in prison. While in prison Tim gave his life to Christ and has been growing in his faith ever since. Listen to his story and how Jesus redeemed h...

This week on Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Hailey Violette to discuss the sudden death of her father. Hailey's Dad had a heart attack right before Christmas and passed away 6 years ago. They discuss Hailey's faith at the time and her faith now. Her strong faith at the time of his passing helped her deal with the tragic loss. Check it out!

On this episode of Faith In The Struggle Pastor Jamie sits down with Jared Lavallee to discuss his past struggle with heroin. Jared has been sober for 13 years, and has been growing in his faith since he got sober. Jared details his struggles and how God helped him overcome his addiction. Check it out!