Gifts for Glory Podcast

Meggie Jenny is an award-winning actress, host, voice artist, and producer. She hosts the super fun show Meggie Rambles with Other People, and can be seen all over social media with her Reels with great insight for actors. We'll talk acting, hosting, and more, as well as hear her amazing story!  Connect:  www.facebook.com/MeggieJenny  meggiejenny.com  www.facebook.com/meggieram...

Jessica Colwell sits on the Board of Moms in the Making as Secretary and creative director.  Moms in the Making® is a non-profit faith-based Christian infertility support group. We exist to support and encourage women on their journey to becoming a mom by sharing the hope and truth of God’s Word. Moms in the Making Conference is October 7-8, at Uncommon Church, Euless, TX. The 2022 Theme is “...

April is a songwriter, singer, writer, podcast host, author, and live TV, and radio broadcaster. She has a fire and passion for the Lord and His people, and we'll talk about the many ways she is involved in lifting up and bringing together the Body of Christ. We'll hear about her many pursuits and hear her testimony.  Connect:  Facebook / Twitter / IG / Pinterest: @Aprildmetzler  ap...

Michael and Naomi (affectionately known as NOME) Rogers joined Well Versed Comedy in early spring 2022. They have worked and performed together in various theaters, including faith-based theater Overshadowed Theatrical Productions, located in Medinah, IL. They also run HIS STORY Productions, which is Naomi's one-woman show telling the story of Mary, Mother of Jesus. This conversation will be fun w...

Kelly loves to perform and is PUNbelievably excited to have joined the cast of Well Versed Comedy this spring. In this special edition of the Gifts for Glory Podcast, we talk with Kelly about her life on stage and about her faith journey.  Connect:  kelly.wellversedcomedy.com www.wellversedcomedy.com Facebook @wellversedcmdy  Twitter/Instagram @wellversedcmdy Instagram @kelifornialo...

Polly Doyle is a gifted actress and writer, and co-stars in the new release Honest to God, directed by previous Gifts for Glory guest Robert Alaniz and starring former guest Burke Sage. In our conversation, we’ll talk about film, the upcoming release of Honest to God, and how God has transformed Polly’s life. Find Polly and where else you’ve seen her, and where you will see her, on her IMDb page a...

Our guest is musician, author, teacher, Zachary Lavender. Zachary is also the founder and CEO of Sanctuary of Refuge, a ministry for helping men and women in the LGBTQ lifestyle find their truth and identity in Christ. We hear his story and testimony of how Jesus has transformed his life and given him a passion to show others the path to the Cross.  Connect: sanctuaryofrefuge.org FB: @Sanctua...

Keri Cardinale-Schopp does it all as an author, worship leader, speaker, and radio host. Her journey to a life committed to Jesus was filled times where she "was being (her) own god." But, at the same time she was being her own god, she was secretly seeking the God she had known as a child. We'll hear her story, the story of her song and book "Swing Wide," and her struggles with identity. Connect...

Shirley Sorrentino is twenty-eight year old follower of Christ. She's married and has a seven-month-old baby boy. At 17, she accepted Christ in a very dark, destructive, and painful place. Now, Shirley shares her testimony whenever possible to help to see lives changed by the glory of the Gospel. She is a firm believer in the Great Commission. Shirley shares her story of God's grace to bring her f...

Annie Tang Humphrey is Chief Operating Officer of Save the Storks, a national pro-woman, pro-life ministry that provides education, compassion, and holistic care on 67 Stork Buses and at Pregnancy Resource Centers around the United States. Her personal journey of trials, trauma, loss, and perseverance inspired her to take a leap of faith and join Save the Storks after a successful 20+ year career...

Gabriel Pagan has a powerful testimony of God's power, grace, and redeeming might. We hear his testimony and how God is redeeming Gabriel's life in a mighty way.   Connect with Gabriel:  www,gabrielpagan.com  Instagram: @__rainbowprophet  TikTok: @rainbow_prophet  YouTube: youtu.be/ul-hjgsuS1E Opening the Door Film: https://www.wheatonpress.com/opening-the-door-film.html J...

DeAnn Alaine is a singer, songwriter, and comedian, and host of Modwash Moments with DeAnn Alaine, an award winning show that can be found on the Creative Motion Network! DeAnn is a ball of joy and light, and you will be blessed to hear all about her story.    DeAnn will be a part of Renew: A Women World Leaders Gathering on June 4, a virtual event.   Details: https://womenworldlead...

Reverend Mark Sowersby is a husband, father, and an ordained pastor. Mark has been an ordained minister with Assemblies of God for over 25 years and is currently the Pastor of Calvary Community Church in Dudley, MA. Pastor Mark holds a BA in theology from Zion Bible College/Northpoint Bible College. It’s a miracle and a work only God can do that brought him into and sustained him in ministry. In t...

Gigi Orsillo is a Christian actress that co-starred in the 2020 smash "Sleeper Agent." You can see her in a host of films and projects coming up soon, including the comedy "Family Camp," starring Christian comedy duo The Skit Guys. She also stars in "Running the Bases" and you can see her in the gritty trafficking film based on actual events, "Pulled From Darkness."  Connect with Gigi and her...

Originally we had Diane Ferraro is the Chief Executive Officer of Save the Storks scheduled, however a cold has forced us to reschedule. Dave will fly solo to share about Save the Storks, a ministry whose mission is to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman facing an unplanned pregnancy.  With the recent leak from the SCOTUS, ministries like Save the Storks are going to be eve...

Jim Warren is a man of God pioneering a new coffeehouse in central Indiana. The Koinonia Coffeehouse has been a labor of love, and a series of God-ordained events. In this episode we talk about the coffeehouse, the vision, the mission, and goals of the Koinonia Coffeehouse.  Connect with the Koinonia Coffeehouse:  www.facebook.com/koinoniacoffeehouse  Join Well Versed Comedy at Koin...

As we continue to celebrate National Humor Month, we introduce you to Brooke Simkins. Brooke is the Director of Event Services at her alma mater Trinity Christian College, where she was also a member of their improv team. In this episode, we talk comedy, of course, but also about her other important ministry: Moms in the Making Leader. Brooke leads the Orland Park, IL, chapter of Moms in the Makin...

In honor of April being National Humor Month, we're highlighting some of the newer members of Well Versed Comedy, Gifts for Glory Ministries' improv troupe. Jonathan joined Well Versed in February 2022. Jonathan is an actor, singer, director, stuntman and born-again Christian. He is a Meisner-trained actor working in film and theater. We will be talk acting, stunt driving, singing, and comedy, and...

This week’s guest is Phil Zielke, who was Stage 4B Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2004, and then saw the cancer return in 2005. Having survived cancer twice, Phil started Phil’s Friends to help care for and meet the emotional and spiritual needs of cancer patients around the world. You will hear his phenomenal story, the story of Phil’s Friends, and about some of the lives Phil’s Friends has touched. ...

April is National Humor Month, and we're getting started a little early with Comedian Chelle T. We'll be talking Christ, comedy, and the many hats she wears while making her own way in life. Connect with Chelle T.: www.chelletfunny.com @chelletfunny / www.facebook.com/chelletfunny @chelletfunny / www.instagram.com/chelletfunny www.twitter.com/chellet3 www.youtube.com/channel/UCHSA8YoYvQMwwSX8skjON...

Caroline Harries, President, founded Moms in the Making back in June of 2013, one year into her journey of desiring to become a mom. She has a heart for those who are waiting on breakthrough from the Lord. Her unwavering faith is evident as she continues to believe for her own miracle of children. She delights in encouraging women through her internationally followed blog and book, In Due Time, he...

Dr. Felicity Joy is the mother of two young adults, Christian and Michaela. She's been a life coach and talk show host for fifteen years, as well as hosting two podcasts, Black. Conservative. Female and Simply Felicity, which can be found on Facebook, YouTube, and Roku (on the Creative Motion Network). Felicity was named the 2021 Person of the Year from the Creative Motion Network as a part of the...

Pastor Jeremiah Stingl is the lead pastor with his wife Bianca at Living Water Community Church in Bolingbrook, IL. He is also the co-host, alongside previous guest Pastor Brian Bougher, of a podcast called Pastors Standing Firm. In this edition of the podcast, we talk with Pastor Jeremiah about the Pastors Standing Firm podcast, its purpose, its message, and more, including hearing his testimony,...

Felicia Moore-Frazier, Better known as “Comedian Fefe" is well on her way to becoming a comedic light for the nation. She’s called "Christian Comedy's Sweetheart" because of her friendly, approachable style of delivery. She's been in comedy for over 15 years, and her comedy is centered on her faith, her family, marriage, and the things that are familiar to her audience. She has a Bachelor of Arts...

Charbria is an actress, writer, author, playwright, and advocate for women in all stages of life, whether single, dating, or married! Her daily posts on her page, www.facebook.com/Charbria (@Charbria) speak primarily to women who are struggling with finding peace in their singleness. In this week's show, we'll chat about all that and also hear her testimony. Connect with Charbria: www.facebook.com...