Ordinary People with Levi Steele

In today's solo episode, I talk about some of the biggest issues plaguing America and what we can do to solve them. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the conversation, share it with a friend who could use the encouragement. Follow the show on social media: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@...

Today I sit down with someone very close to me, my aunt Camille Steele. In this interview, we talk about her childhood, from growing up on the Chattahoochee River to riding four-wheelers through the countryside. She also opens up about her two-year battle with cancer and how Jesus became her everything in the middle of her darkest hour. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate th...

In today's episode, we take a look back at some of the most powerful moments from the last 25 episodes. These moments are full of encouragement, inspiration, and hope, and will leave you challenged and refreshed. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the conversation, share it with a friend who coul...

Today were doing something different. For the next two weeks, we'll be taking a break from new interviews and instead re-airing remastered versions of episodes recorded on an older show. Today's guest is Dr. James Adams. Dr. Adams was 90 at the time of this recording, two years ago, and is still faithfully serving the Lord to this day. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and...

On this episode of Ordinary People with Levi Steele, Michael Powell joins me to share an incredible story—a secret he kept hidden for 62 years and nearly forgot himself. We explore how profound hardships can reshape our lives in unexpected ways, and the transformative power that emerges when we finally confront what we've been carrying. This is a powerful conversation about resilience, revelat...

In this powerful and vulnerable part 2 conversation, I sit down with Raymond Carrillo, the next-generation student ministries pastor at Oak Hill Church, whose faith journey is anything but typical. From the wounds of childhood abuse to years of running from the very God who could heal him, he shares the raw, honest story of how he finally stopped running—and discovered a purpose worth pursuing. Th...

What happens when we run from God? And what does it take to finally turn around and find Him? In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Raymond Carrillo, the next-generation student ministries pastor at Oak Hill Church, whose faith journey is anything but typical. From the wounds of childhood abuse to years of running from the very God who could heal him, he shares the raw, hon...

Jason Hoard has spent his life chasing two great loves—bluegrass music and his faith. From picking up the mandolin at seven years old to touring with Third Day, he's lived the kind of musical journey most people only dream about. In this conversation, we dive into his decades-long love affair with bluegrass festivals, what it's been like building a career in Christian music, and how faith...

In this episode, I sit down with Homer Gibbins, a former professional boxer, to discuss one of the most unconventional challenges of his career—stepping into the ring against an Olympic athlete with only a week to prepare. Beyond the dramatic backstory, Homer opens up about his boxing journey, the role his faith has played in shaping his life and decisions, and how his family has supported him thr...

What if the answer to your eczema was hiding in your kitchen? In this episode, 18-year-old nutrition student Shelby Gwinn shares her journey of transforming her skin through diet and holistic wellness. She opens up about discovering which foods triggered her flare-ups and building a protocol that actually worked for her. Shelby's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbygwinn/ Website...

In an era of declining local news coverage, independent journalists are stepping up to fill the gap. In this episode, we sit down with Becky Watts, community watchdog and founder of Pike County Times, to explore how she launched her digital publication to keep local politicians accountable and report on the issues that matter most to residents. We discuss the state of legacy media, the challenges...

Keith Ford was a troublemaker. Not the kind people laugh about — the kind headed for a dead end. He was running full speed in the wrong direction until a wreck stopped him in his tracks, and God stepped in. In this conversation, Keith holds nothing back — the chaos, the crash, and the call that changed his life. If you've ever felt like you're too far gone, sit down and listen to this one....

Today I sit down with Johnna Johnson, a physician assistant with over 21 years of experience who did something most people in her position never do — she walked away from a successful career to start over and build something better. Johnna is the founder of Cornerstone Family Wellness in Concord, Georgia, where she practices functional medicine, a specialty focused on finding the root cause of ill...

Listener note: this is a very heavy episode, please listen with care. Johnny and Karen Peek didn't plan to tell this story. For years, the shame was too heavy — too buried, too tied to who they thought they were supposed to be. In this raw, unfiltered 1 hour 40 minute conversation, they open up about growing up, falling in love, an unplanned pregnancy, an abortion, and the weight of shame they...

John has spent 30 years in ministry serving his community and church through pastoral care. Today I sit down with John to discuss his ministry, retirement, and where God's leading him next If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the conversation, share it with a friend who could use the encouragem...

Toye is a family friend and prayer warrior. She has been like a second mother to me, and this conversation was special. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the conversation, share it with a friend who could use the encouragement. Follow the show on social media: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@...

Shane is a pastor, teacher, and real estate investor. Today, we talk about why comfort is so dangerous and what we can do to combat it. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the conversation, share it with a friend who could use the encouragement. Follow the show on social media: YouTube: ⁠https://w...

Ricky is an incredible individual with a powerful story of overcoming addiction. We discuss why people become addicted, what keeps them there, and where it begins. This is a powerful conversation and one that's worth listening to. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the conversation, share it...

Chuck is a business owner and staple in the community, trusted by many for his leadership skills and devotion to Jesus, his church, and his family. Today, Chuck and I discuss some of the challenges in business and what makes a good leader in times of crisis. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the...

In today's episode, I welcome Jamey Carrington, a friend, brother, and a juggernaut of faith. Jamey has amassed over 300k followers on Instagram and 100k on YouTube by refusing to be victimized by his condition and instead boldly proclaiming his faith Follow Jamey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsjameycarrington?igsh=b2V6YjNhcWZzeTYx Give him a follow on YouTube https://youtube.com/@i...

Michele is a mom, teacher, and devoted follower of Christ. In todays epsiode, I sit down and discuss the danger of unforgiveness and how homeschooling is one of the most fulfilling callings. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the conversation, share it with a friend who could use the encouragemen...

Today, I sit down with Steve Blackston, a long-time family friend who shares his thoughts on education, prayer, and the hardest battle of his life. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the conversation, share it with a friend who could use the encouragement. Follow the show on social media: YouTube...

Denise is a long-time family friend and practically a second mother to me. She sits down to discuss growing up in rural central Georgia, her boldness in her faith, and the hardest two years of her life. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the conversation, share it with a friend who could use the...

In this Episode I sit down with Cole Smith, senior pastor at Christ Chapel Barnesville, to discuss his journey from running the sound to running the church. Cole is a dear brother in Christ and an individual who seeks to expand God's kingdom through the gospel of Christ. If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And i...

In the third episode of Ordinary People with Levi Steele, my friend Alex McGinnis sits down to discuss the importance of accountability, fasting, and what Lent really is. Alex is a pastor, a leader, a father, and an individual full of wisdom, If this episode resonated with you, please follow and rate the show. It genuinely helps the podcast reach more people. And if you enjoyed the conversation, s...