Know and Follow Podcast

Title: AI, Tech, and Following Christ: Zach Perry Episode Summary: Zach Perry is a software engineer at Oracle who helps build the massive data centers powering today's AI boom — and he's also the husband of GCC's own Avery Perry. In this episode, we get technical for a bit, unpacking what cloud computing and AI actually are and why data centers need so much power and water, before shifting into s...

Title: Called to the Church: Hunter Grant's Year in Ministry Episode Summary: Hunter Grant joined Grace Community Church as our very first pastoral resident — and after ten months learning from every corner of the ministry, he's stepping into his first full-time pastoral role at Bethany EC Church in Creswell. In this conversation, Hunter reflects on what seminary doesn't prepare you fo...

Title: Cooking, Creating, and Trusting God with Drew & Bethany Kramer Episode Summary: Drew and Bethany Kramer are the husband-and-wife team behind A Simple Palate, a food blog and YouTube channel that has been bringing scratch cooking and genuine community to people across the world for over a decade. In this conversation, they open up about what it really looks like to build something togeth...

Title: Feeding Neighbors with Dignity: Jeremiah Miller Episode Summary In this episode, we sit down with Jeremiah Miller, the Associate Pastor of Outreach at Mission Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Jeremiah shares the remarkable journey of the Mission Church Food Pantry, which launched in the heart of the 2020 pandemic to meet the practical needs of the local community. We discuss the importanc...

In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts welcomes back Shelby Nauman, the CEO of Tenfold, to discuss the complex realities of housing insecurity in Lancaster County. Shelby shares the story of the temporary low-barrier shelter and explains why homelessness is a growing challenge that extends far beyond the city limits. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how local organizations are workin...

In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Lenea Detore, an occupational therapist and the founder of the Caring Cup. They discuss her mission to launch a nonprofit coffee shop in Lancaster County specifically designed to employ and support adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Listeners will learn how the community can bridge the gap for individuals who lose access to sc...

Christian Entrepreneurship with Jordan Britton In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Jordan Britton, the owner of Britton Coffee Co., to discuss his transition from full-time ministry to business ownership. Jordan shares the authentic and often difficult story of launching a coffee trailer during the pandemic and how that struggling venture eventually grew into a thriving chain of...

In this episode of the Know and Follow podcast, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Kendall Keeler from Serve Now to explore how God is working around the world through local churches and indigenous Christian leaders. Kendall shares his journey into global missions, how Serve Now partners with believers in over 30 countries, and why discipleship in a heart language is essential for gospel growth...

Join us for this quick chat with Pastor Bill Young, our Associate Worship Pastor. We talked about what goes into a Christmas Eve service. I hope this gets you excited for services this week! We will be back to more regular podcast episodes next year!

Episode Summary: In Episode 21 of the Know and Follow podcast, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Wes Kauffman , a local entrepreneur and co-owner of several businesses including FASTSIGNS , Rolling Suds, and a global talent staffing firm. Wes shares his story of faith, hard work, and calling—from repairing cameras at Perfect Image to leading a growing team of over 300 employees. Together, they...

Title: Parenting Autism with Alyssa Roberts Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode of the Know and Follow podcast, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with his wife, Alyssa Roberts , a licensed professional counselor, to talk about the joys and challenges of parenting a child with autism. Drawing from their own family’s journey with their daughter Ella, they open up about the emotional process su...

Episode Summary In Part 2, Pastor Addison continues the conversation with Brad and Kate Aldridge —marriage and family therapists and hosts of Still Becoming One —moving from purity-culture impacts to practical parenting . How do we start age-appropriate conversations about bodies, desire, and boundaries? What do we do when kids bring tough news home? The Aldridges offer warm, gospel-centered guida...

Purity Culture and Marriage with Brad & Kate Aldridge (Part 1) Register for our marriage conference at https://gccws.net/marriage Episode Summary In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Brad and Kate Aldridge , licensed marriage and family therapists and hosts of the Still Becoming One podcast. Brad and Kate share their perspective on how messages from purity culture continue to...

Episode Summary In this follow-up conversation, Pastor Addison Roberts continues with Pastor Kevin Lance , Youth Pastor at Grace Community Church, to explore how families can navigate the world of social media and online platforms. From Facebook and Instagram to TikTok, Discord, Reddit, and even video games, Pastor Kevin shares both the risks and opportunities these platforms present. This second...

Episode Summary In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Pastor Kevin Lance , Youth Pastor at Grace Community Church, to talk about developing a tech plan for your family. With four kids from elementary through high school, Pastor Kevin shares practical wisdom about introducing phones, setting boundaries, and keeping conversations open. This first part focuses on navigating smartphon...

This episode contains sensitive themes, including abuse, miscarriage, and addiction. Listener discretion is advised, especially for families with young children listening together. Episode Summary In this powerful episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Evelma Plastino to hear her remarkable testimony of God’s transforming grace. Evelma shares her journey from a childhood marked by abuse, a...

In this inspiring episode, Pastor Addison Roberts welcomes Josh March—owner of Empower Training Systems and leader of Empowered Fitness Ministry (EFM). They dive into the heart behind EFM, a free Saturday workout and devotional gathering open to the entire community. Josh shares how faith and fitness intersect, dispelling common myths and encouraging listeners to take small, meaningful steps towar...

In this episode, Pastor Addison sits down with Josh March—military service member, chaplain assistant, and leader of Empowered Fitness Ministry—to explore how faith and military service can work hand in hand. Josh shares his powerful journey from the fitness world to the Air National Guard, how God used basic training to reignite his faith, and what it's like to minister on the front lines. Whethe...

Episode Summary: In this moving episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Paul Hoffman, a missionary serving in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, alongside his wife and large adoptive family. Paul shares how their ministry, a children’s home for medically vulnerable and abandoned kids, grew from a personal adoption story into a Christ-centered mission of sacrificial love. Listeners will be both challenged...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Maryanne O’Neil, a foster and kinship care parent from Grace Community Church, in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month. Maryanne shares how her family stepped into foster care unexpectedly but wholeheartedly, welcoming baby Chloe into their home. From the challenges of trauma-informed care to the deep joys of adoption, this co...

Episode Summary: In this episode, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Josh Marcroft, Young Adult Pastor at Grace Community Church, for a deep and relatable conversation about the spiritual habits that form our everyday lives. Rooted in Scripture and shaped by their teaching from GCC’s Staff Spiritual Renewal Day, they explore the powerful influence of both intentional and unintentional practices...

In this episode of the Know and Follow podcast, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Brie Taylor, site director for Bible2School at Pequea Elementary in the Penn Manor School District. Taylor explains how this innovative release-time program provides free elective Bible classes to elementary school students during their lunch and recess hours. She shares her personal journey to ministry, from pra...

In this episode of the Know and Follow podcast, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Brad Aldrich, a Christian licensed marriage and family therapist who shares insights from his 20+ years of counseling experience. The conversation explores the value of professional marriage counseling, how couples can cultivate spiritual intimacy despite different faith expressions, and why many couples wait too...

In this episode of the Know and Follow podcast, Pastor Addison Roberts sits down with Reid Drury, a Christian tattoo artist preparing to open his own shop in Lancaster. Drury shares his remarkable journey from drug addiction to faith through YWAM (Youth With A Mission), and how he discovered tattooing as both a profession and ministry opportunity. The conversation explores the unique challenges an...

In this episode of Know and Follow , Pastor Addison sits down with Julie Baum from Align Life Ministries to discuss their mission to champion the sacredness of human life and proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. Julie shares how Align supports women and families through pregnancy services, post-abortion care, and strategic partnerships. She recounts powerful stories of lives changed, God's provisi...