LC3 Family Talk Podcast

John Benne, Emily Leaming, and Paul Wagaman share with LC3 Family Talk about their journey and the impact of the Colson Fellows Ministry. If you’ve ever wondered about apologetics, or worldview then you’re going to enjoy this episode. How does the gospel message of Creation-Fall-Redemption-Restoration impact how we live as followers of Jesus? That’s what this discussion is all about. There’s a lit...

Today we are joined by LC3 Kid’s leaders Nikki Oury, Krystal Beadle, and Julie Morley, highlighting that LC3 Kids serves 300+ children each weekend across three services and is focused on discipling kids from infancy through fifth grade while partnering with parents as the “first and best disciplers.” You’ll love hearing how Niki’s journey brought her to spend 25 years at Lake City and ultimately...

Pastor Tung and Pastor Jefferey join LC3 Family Talk this episode to recap this year’s special Easter celebration. The team highlights Easter weekend and our record attendance of over 3,100 people and 37 baptisms. Find out why this baptism was so special for Jefferey. They discuss the “Darkness to Light” theme and what inspired it. They also preview returning to Matthew and share upcoming highligh...

In this episode, we hear from another of our Stories of Christmas testimonies. Julie Rodriguez and her husband Isaac share how God drew them back to Jesus and into the church. Isaac describes returning to church after his divorce and praying for a God-fearing wife. While Julie recounts growing up in church, being baptized at 14, and then drifting away through alcohol, sexual immorality, and enteri...

In this episode we welcome Kate Evart, LC3’s director of communications, and Aiden Myrhberg, the LC3’s social media manager, to discuss preparing for Easter at LC3. Kate and Aiden explain their roles in keeping the church informed through newsletters, social media, graphics, and online updates. You’ll hear a little preview of LC3’s Easter theme “darkness into light” as well as an outline of all th...

In part 2 of this LC3 Family Talk episode, pastor David brings Daniella, from last week’s episode, back into the studio to continue their conversation on unplanned pregnancy, church response, and the courage it takes to walk through a complicated season. David shares his family’s story of unplanned pregnancies. Daniella encourages young women that God has a plan, their baby is not a mistake, their...

This LC3 Family Talk episode addresses unplanned pregnancy through the testimony of Daniella and her husband Jeff, a couple from our LC3 family. They share their backgrounds, how they came to faith, and how they met through a small Christian school. Daniella describes growing up in a legalistic church environment and witnessing a friend publicly shamed for pregnancy, then 2 ½ years later facing a...

Pastor David is joined by Pastors Tung and Reese in today’s episode. In addition to discussing the start of 2026, they reflect on the church’s Matthew series. After discussing Matthew 13 & 14 they explore the modern tension of when and how pastors and believers should address cultural and political issues, stressing their commitment to let Scripture speak from the pulpit while inviting in-person d...

Join us for a heartwarming episode of LC3 Family Talk, where we dive into an in-depth conversation with Jebi and Abby Koilpillai. In this episode, we learn about their rich family backgrounds, cultural experiences, journey to faith, and the story of how they met and fell in love. Jebi and Abby share their perspectives on the challenges and blessings of merging churches, raising a family of five yo...

In this episode, Pastor David is joined by his wife Kelli and fellow pastors' wives Debbie Le and Jaci Kennington to share their experiences and stories about life as a pastor's wife at LC3. They discuss their personal journeys, the challenges and blessings of being in ministry, and their hopes for the future. Listeners will get a closer look into the personal lives of these incredible women and g...

Join us for a compelling discussion about life, relationships, and pre-marriage insights with guests Jen and Manuel Ibarra. The Ibarra’s lead LC3’s class and our ministry, Merge. The conversation dives into their personal faith journeys, experiences with marriage counseling, and the significance of pre-marriage preparation through a biblical lens. Even if you’re just curious about what God says ab...

In this episode of the LC3 Family Talk podcast, we dive into the highlights of the past year, the Christmas season, and what to expect in 2026. Joined by Pastor Tung and Pastor Reese, we discuss the importance of costly worship, the challenges and blessings of church growth, and personal goals for the new year. With reflections on the Christmas series, baptism highlights, and the exciting vision f...

Join us for an engaging episode of LC3 Family Talk as we dive into the topic of marriage with our special guests, David and Karen Greer. The Greers, who are directors of the Reengage ministry at Lake City, share their personal journeys, experiences, and profound insights on what it takes to build and sustain a healthy, God-centered marriage. From overcoming personal struggles to emphasizing the cr...

This week, LC3 Family Talk welcomes John and Dixie Benny, two dedicated members of the Lake City community. If you’ve ever wondered about discipleship in the church, you’ll love this conversation. Learn about their personal journeys, the impactful ministries they are involved in, and their passion for discipleship. You'll gain insight into how you can foster spiritual growth in your Christian walk...

In this episode, host David Pritchard is joined by Nancy Schafer for a heartfelt discussion about preparing for Christmas, reflections on past traditions, and exciting church events lined up for the season, including family nativity plays and Christmas Eve services. They also touch on the importance of volunteering, the church's growth, and the upcoming ministry fair. Whether you're navigating a j...

In this episode, we're thrilled to introduce Mariah McCleary, the newest addition to our team at LC3. Mariah shares her exciting journey with the Young Life ministry to her current role as our Outreach Coordinator. She discusses the church’s heart for local and global outreach, the upcoming Thanksgiving food drive, and other community initiatives. Learn how you can get involved and make a differen...

In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Tung and Pastor Jim for an in-depth reflection on our recent sermon series on the Book of Jonah. Among the themes are God's mercy, Jonah's disobedience, and the human elements of the story that resonate with us all. The discussion also includes the surprising and mind-blowing explanation of Jonah’s three days in the belly of the fish! Most importantly the d...

In this heartwarming episode of LC3 Family Talk pastor David sits down with Lucy Wise, the dedicated director of the food bank, and long-time volunteer Sam Solis. They discuss their personal faith journeys, how they became involved with the food bank, and the vital role it plays in the community, especially during challenging times like a government shutdown. Learn about the upcoming Thanksgiving...

Join Pastor David, Pastor Reese, and Pastor Brendan as they discuss the complexities of Halloween from a Christian perspective. They share personal childhood memories, current cultural observations, and offer thoughtful guidance on how to approach this holiday faithfully. Hear about LC3’s upcoming trunk-or-treat event designed to be a safe, fun, and Christ-honoring alternative for families. Dive i...

In this special episode of LC3 Family Talk, Pastor David and his wife Kelli, discuss family and faith, and discuss some insights for parents. They share their experiences, having parented for over 42 years with 11 children and 19 grandchildren. They explain LC3’s commitment as a family-equipping church and highlight the church's efforts in strengthening marriages, empowering parents, and providing...

In this episode of LC3 Family Talk, Pastor David has a conversation with our Lake City youth pastors Brendan Oury and Logan Brown. Logan shares his journey from growing up in Yakima, Washington, to joining the Lake City staff, while Brendan reflects on his return to his home church after attending Colorado Christian University (CCU). Both pastors discuss their call to youth ministry, the impact of...

Join Pastor David in this episode of LC3 Family Talk as he discusses the merger of Grace Bible Church and Lake City Community Church. Hear more about how the merger came to be through the eyes of two key leaders of Grace Bible Church, Jebi Koilpillai and Mark Bjorklund. Listen to them share the journey, challenges, and excitement surrounding this God inspired partnership. Learn about the legacy of...

Join Pastor David as he hosts this special episode of LC3 Family Talk, featuring Pastor Reese and Veronica St. Pierre, who share their incredible experiences from a recent mission trip to Malawi. Learn about the impactful work of the Passion Center, including their outreach programs such as VBS, child-headed households, and the special needs ministry. Hear heartfelt stories of transformation and t...

In this edition of LC3 Family Talk, Pastor David is joined by pastors Tung and Reese for our new monthly feature. Each month the pastors will discuss highlights, key themes, and questions from the sermons and events in August. They reflect on impactful moments such as the launch of the second campus in Lacey. The pastors review some of the challenging scriptures from Matthew 9:35 to Matthew 10:42....

Join Pastor David as he hosts Randy and Candace Mefford on this episode of LC3 Family Talk. Randy and Candace share their inspiring journey from their upbringing, military service, and personal struggles, to finding faith and community at Lake City. Discover how their involvement in the Reboot Ministry helped them heal from trauma and build a deeper connection with Christ. Learn about the Reboot p...